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Join us for a digital tour of the Bark Camp Lake Trail in Bark Camp Recreation Area. The 3.5-mile loop circles Bark Camp Lake in Scott County. The recreation area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The 45-acre lake is a state-stocked fishery managed by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Trail guide and video will be posted online at www.nortonva.gov/digitaltrailguides. Contact: Katie Dunn, katied@nortonva.org or (276) 679-1160

Saturday, April 24 at 8 a.m.Franklin County High School, Perdue Lane parking lotAll proceeds support track and field at Franklin County High School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School. $25 per person ($20 for ages 18 and younger) Awards for top 3 male and female overall and masters winners and age group awards to top 3 male and female winners Thank you to our generous sponsors: Brooks Mill Winery, Carilion Clinic, Haywood's Jewelers, Trochim Chiropractic and…

The Norton Friends and Farmers Market's fourth annual Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run travels the Flag Rock Area Trails system in Flag Rock Recreation Area. Registration Fees: Jan. 1-Feb. 28, $30; March 1-April 14, $35; April 15-Race Day, $40. All proceeds benefit the market's Senior Supplemental Nutrition Program. See www.fitfarmertrailrun.wordpress.com and www.facebook.com/fitfarmertrailrun for more information. See https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=79980 for online registration. Contact: Katie Dunn, katied@nortonva.org or (276) 679-1160. Please be aware this event is subject to change…

Join us for a 5-6-mile hike on the Chief Benge Scout Trail from Mountain Fork to High Knob Recreation Area and return. Wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring snack/water. See https://highlonesometrails.wordpress.com/2016/07/06/chief-benge-scout-trail-section-1-high-knob-recreation-area-to-mountain-fork/ for more information. Due to COVID-19, the group size is currently limited to 5 people. Contact: Katie Dunn, katied@nortonva.org or (276) 679-1160. Please be aware this event is subject to change in light of concerns/restrictions related to COVID-19. 

Join us for a 6- to 7-mile hike on the Flag Rock Area Trails system. Wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring snack/water. See https://fitfarmertrailrun.wordpress.com/race-course/ for more information. This is also the course for the annual Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run. Due to COVID-19, this event is currently limited to 5 people. Please be aware this event is subject to change in light of concerns/restrictions related to COVID-19. Contact: Katie Dunn, katied@nortonva.org or (276) 679-1160

Join us for a 5.4-mile out-and-back hike on the Little Stony National Recreation Trail. Wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring snack/water. Difficulty: Moderate See https://highlonesometrails.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/little-stony-gorge-national-recreation-trail/ for details. Note: If trail is still closed due to needed repairs, hike will move to the Guest River Gorge Trail. Contact: Katie Dunn, katied@nortonva.org or (276) 679-1160. Due to COVID-19, this event is currently limited to 5 people. Please be aware this event is subject to change in…

DATE July 23-25, 2021 VENUENew River Valley SuperbowlChristiansburg, VA   ENTRY FEES$47 per bowler ($37 seniors) Scratch or Handicap - Bowler can participate in only one event.   REGISTRATION Deadline: July 21, 2021 at 11:59PMThere will be NO on-site registration Age determined as of 8/1/2019 FORMAT Friday October 23:Senior - all games begin at 1pm Saturday October 24:Squad A bowls 5 games at 8:30amSquad B bowls 5 games at 1pm, A third squad will be added if…