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🌱 Town Council Workshop Meeting and 10 more events
And on the Big Stone Gap Patch calendar - Junior Sisk: Blue Highway Fest 2026
Good day Big Stone Gap! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Junior Sisk: Blue Highway Fest 2026 at Bullitt Park
- Baby Sprouts at C. Bascom Slemp Memorial Library
- Little Pines at C. Bascom Slemp Memorial Library
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 59 degrees.
📸 Around Big Stone Gap
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Big Stone Gap
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★ Featured events ★
- Junior Sisk: Blue Highway Fest 2026 →
Bullitt Park, 301 E 1st St N, Big Stone Gap
7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Baby Sprouts
C. Bascom Slemp Memorial Library, 11 Proctor Street N, Big Stone Gap - Little Pines
C. Bascom Slemp Memorial Library, 11 Proctor Street N, Big Stone Gap - Red Shirts & Rogues Sci-Fi Book Club
C. Bascom Slemp Memorial Library, 11 Proctor Street N, Big Stone Gap - Town Council Workshop Meeting →
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6:30 pm - Trailblazers Lego Club
C. Bascom Slemp Memorial Library, 11 Proctor Street N, Big Stone Gap - Blue Highway Fest with Flatt Out Blue →
Blue Highway Fest, 301 E 1st St N, Big Stone Gap - Blue Highway Fest →
Bullitt Park, 301 East 1st Street North, Big Stone Gap
9:00 am - Mountain Traditions Woodcarvers Carving Workshop – BSG Visitor Center →
Big Stone Gap Visitor Center, 306 Wood Ave E, Big Stone Gap
5:00 pm - Town Council Regular Meeting →
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6:30 pm
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Tuesday October 13
📣 Big Stone Gap Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lee High Generals vs CHS Warriors →
Wise County Central High School, 5000 Warrior Dr, Norton
5:30 pm - Morning Yoga Flow Classes →
Norton, VA Calendar, 1147 Laurel Ave. SW, Norton
9:00 am
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Big Stone Gap. Apply here.
- KFC posted a job opening for Cashier in Big Stone Gap. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Big Stone Gap here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wise
- Developer eyes Wise for pumped storage hydropower (virginiabusiness.com)
- Cumberland Plateau & LENOWISCO Health Districts Encourage All Residents to Get Vaccinated for the Flu (virginia.gov)
- Utility Grant Helps VA Agency Purchase Emergency Medical Gear (jems.com)
Gate City
- Employment Opportunity — Town Manager (mygatecity.com)
Ok Big Stone Gap! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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