Women’s Club Funfest postponed till August
Funfest 2020, sponsored by the Botetourt Town and Country Women’s Club that was scheduled for March 28 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Family Life Center, is being postponed to August 15. This event change is due to precautions being taken over concerns of COVID19 and its course over the next few weeks and months. Those that have purchased a ticket will be contacted by a club member soon.
Botetourt Longbeards will reschedule Hunting Heritage Banquet
The Botetourt Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has postponed its annual Hunting Heritage Banquet that was scheduled for March 21.
A chapter spokesperson said concerns about the coronavirus and school closings required the Longbeards to postpone the fundraising event. “We plan to reschedule the banquet later this spring or summer, so those who have tickets will be able to use those tickets to attend. Anyone wanting a refund can contact the chapter through our email, botetourtlongbeards@gmail.com,” the spokesperson said. Those getting tickets online will be able to get credits if they want, or use the ticket when the banquet is rescheduled.
“We regret that we’ve had to take this step, but school closings and the governor’s action that limits the number of people who can gather to 100 or fewer left the chapter no choice,” the spokesperson said. “We look forward to having the banquet rescheduled and hope everyone who was planning on attending will join us then.”
Knights of Columbus fish fry cancelled
The Knights of Columbus fish fry scheduled for March 27 at the Church of the Transfiguration has been cancelled due to the coronavirus issue.
Botetourt County Historical Society program cancelled
The program, “Jeff Briggs, Colonial Interpreter,” that was scheduled for Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m. in the Fincastle Library Meeting Room, has been cancelled due to the current health crisis. Sponsored by the Botetourt County Historical Society, the program will be rescheduled at a later date.
Highland Maple Festival postponed
The Highland County Chamber of Commerce has postponed both weekends of the popular 62nd Highland County Maple Festival, originally scheduled for March 14-15 and 21-22, until further notice due to safety considerations regarding the coronavirus.
Fincastle UMC Lenten services, lunches cancelled
Because of the state of emergency declared by the national and state governments, the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church has suspended all activities for the next several weeks. All remaining Lenten Lunches and Services at Fincastle United Methodist Church have been cancelled.
Cedar Bluff Baptist postpones dinner
Due to the coronavirus, the spaghetti dinner planned at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church has been postponed. A later date will be announced.
‘Invasive Species’ gardening program cancelled
Master Gardener Donna Haley’s program on “Invasive Species,” scheduled for March 25 at the Buchanan Library has been cancelled.
Paper airplane craft for kids cancelled
The paper airplane craft for kids scheduled for March 19 at the Buchanan Library has been cancelled.
Botetourt Libraries closed; phone, email assistance available
Botetourt County Libraries are closed to the public through Sunday, March 29, 2020, due to public health concerns with COVID-19. Library staff will be still available to assist patrons by phone or by email Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Book drops will remain open for returning materials, and requests will be transferred to other Roanoke Valley Libraries for pickup upon request. Digital resources will still be available 24/7.
‘Backyard Botetourt’ presentation cancelled
In the interest of public health and safety, the “Backyard Botetourt” presentation scheduled for March 23 at the Fincastle Library has been cancelled.
“Backyard Botetourt” co-sponsors Mountain Castles SWCD and Valley Conservation Council invite you to the Botetourt Butterfly and Bee Fair at the Fincastle Library on April 20.
BAMA Lenten services cancelled
Due to the concerns of the coronavirus situation, the March 24 BAMA Lenten service at Buchanan Presbyterian Church has been cancelled. Should other services be cancelled, a notice will be placed in The Herald.
