This Week in Galax & Twin Counties

Staff

17 Nov 2025 — 2 min read

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

Monday, November 17

Community Meal - 3:30PM God's Storehouse, 227 S Main Street, Galax

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

Feeding SWVA Mobile Food Pantry - Whitetop Public Library in Whitetop, 2PM-4PM

Food Bank - Fries Community Center. 9AM-5PM

Tuesday, November 18

Community Meal - 3:30PM God's Storehouse, 227 S Main Street, Galax

Feeding SWVA Mobile Pantry - St Paul School in Cana. 4:30PM-6:30PM

Food Bank - Mountain View Baptist, 112 Mountain View Rd, Independence. 5PM

Writers Group - Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Drive in Galax. 2-3PM

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

Old-time Jam Session - Creek Bottom Brewery, 307 Meadow Street in Galax. Musicians beginner to expert, bring your instrument and join Stu Shenk for a pickup session playing the old-time mountain sound. Starts at 7PM

Wednesday, November 19

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

Food Bank - Fries Community Center. 9AM-5PM

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

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Thursday, November 20

Food Bank - First United Methodist Church, Hillsville. 9:30AM-12Noon

VFW Bingo in Independence - 115 Klondike Rd 7:00 - 8:00

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 Company - John Lael takes the stage at Creek Bottom, 307 Meadow Street in Galax. Show starts at 7PM

Friday, November 21

Thanksgiving Farmers Market - Independence Town Park, Independence. 11AM - 2PM.

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

Christmas on the Creek - Come down and enjoy a country Christmas with lights beside Chestnut Creek and food trucks! 777 Creekview Drive in Galax. Event is Free. 6PM-10PM

Creek Bottom Brewing Company - Reggie Johnson takes the stage at Creek Bottom, 307 Meadow Street in Galax, delivering driving guitar and classic rock-n-roll. Show starts at 7PM

Saturday, November 22

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

Dedication of New Trail Head in Fries - TRACK Trails are self-guided, family-friendly hiking adventures and Fries is joining this North American network of trail systems designed for KIDS! TRACK Trails are designed to help kids connect with nature in fun and meaningful ways. Children can pick up a free adventure brochure at the TRACK Trail kiosk and enjoy interactive activities as they explore the park. Dedication ceremony will be in Fries at 323 Firehouse Drive. Event starts at 11AM

Christmas Market at Midway Baptist Church - Get your holiday gifts and goodies from this festive event loaded with crafts and sweets! 834 Iron Ridge Road, Galax. 10AM - 3PM

Creek Bottom Brewing Company - Victor Lawson & Boogie Chillen takes the stage at 7PM delivering funk, rock-n-roll, and blues. $5 cover. Show starts at 7PM