December 15 - 21

Staff

14 Dec 2025 — 3 min read

Concerts. Food banks. Bingo. Events. Recovery. It's all here! Help keep this weekly run-down going and send us your announcements a week in advance!

The Neighborly does not schedule these meetings/events. Check with host organizations/businesses for the latest updates or changes to announcements listed here.

Monday, December 15

Community Kitchen - 4PM-6PM God's Storehouse, 406 W. Oldtown Street, Galax. "Every Monday and Tuesday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., we warmly invite those in need to join us for a hot meal. We understand how difficult times can be, and our goal is to provide support and comfort to our community members who are hungry."

Willing Partners - By Appointment: Food Pantry, 972 E Stuart Drive Galax 10:30AM - 3PM

Food Bank at Fries Community Center - 510 Riverview Avenue, Fries. 10AM-5PM

New River Bell Ensemble - 7PM-9PM at the

Annual Holiday Concert at 107 East Main Street at the Historic 1908 Courthouse in Independence, VA. Free Admission (donations gratefully accepted).

Tuesday, December 16

Loaves & Fish Food Bank - 10AM-1PM and 4PM-6PM. Endless Possibilities Church, 627 Glendale Road in Galax

Old Time Music Session - 7PM-9PM

Creek Bottom Brewing hosts an Old-Time Music Session with Stu Shenk Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 7-9 pm. Bring an instrument and join in the music that has made a name for Galax for more than a century! Or just unwind with a cold local brew, grab some eats & enjoy the show.

Moose Lodge BINGO in Galax - Early Bird starts at 6:30. Main Bingo begins at 7:00.

Wednesday, December 17

Willing Partners - By Appointment: Food Pantry, 972 E Stuart Drive Galax 10:30AM - 3PM

Loaves & Fish Food Bank - 10AM-1PM. Endless Possibilities Church, 627 Glendale Road in Galax

Food Bank at Fries Community Center - 510 Riverview Avenue, Fries. 10AM-5PM

Creek Bottom Brewing Company - Live Music with Jake Cox starts at 7:00PM

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Thursday, December 18

Loaves & Fish Food Bank - 10AM-1PM and 4PM-6PM. Endless Possibilities Church, 627 Glendale Road in Galax

First United Methodist Church Hillsville Food Bank - 9:30AM - Noon in Hillsville

Bake Sale at the GATE Center in Independence - 5pm-7pm

Christmas goodies to those folks who want the LAST-MINUTE item for a party or for their Christmas dinner the following week. Your specialty fudge that grandma taught you how to make that melts in your mouth can be a future delicacy that is shared with someone during the holidays.

VFW BINGO in Independence - 115 Klondike Rd 7:00 - 8pm

Fries Theater - Live music, open jam session "Thursday Night on the Crooked Road" in Fries at the Fries Theater 7:00-10:00PM

Creek Bottom Brewing - 7-9 pm for an evening of heartfelt Americana and folk music as talented young artist Mallory Blackwood brings timeless stories to life with her warm voice and inspiring style. Plus, you can enjoy one of the monthly pizza, cocktail or burger specials with the Brew Crew!

Friday, December 19

Willing Partners - By Appointment: Food Pantry, 972 E Stuart Drive Galax 10:30AM - 3PM

Food Bank at Fries Community Center - 510 Riverview Avenue, Fries. 10AM-5PM

Creek Bottom Brewing Company - 7-10PM Don’t miss the Thomas Danley show! Join the Brew Crew for a great mix of rock, country, fun times, awesome brews & great grubs down at The Bottom.

Saturday, December 20

Creek Bottom Brewing Company - 7-10PM Stillwater Junction live onstage. They are an Outlaw Country band that performs covers of old and new country plus some awesome rock tunes. $5 Cover.