Youth Activities

This Week in Youth Sports & Arts

Staff

02 Mar 2026 — 3 min read

Check with schools, coaches, host organizations for any schedule changes or game updates!

EDUCATORS, YOUTH LEADERS, & COACHES: Let's show area kids some support and brag about them in The Neighborly! Send us your youth club and school activity announcements so we can give kiddos the spotlight. Email us at hello@swvacountry.com

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Monday, March 2

Teen Cold Case - 6 - 8PM. Galax Public Libary. Teens age 13-17. Test your detective skills at this clue-filled mystery event for youth!

Tuesday, March 3

Preschool Storytime - 11AM - noon. Galax Public Libary. This program is geared towards a preschool audience, but all ages are very welcome! No registration is required. FREE

Fused Glass Class - 1 - 2:30, Chestnut Creek School of the Arts. 100 N Main Street, Galax. "Let's strip away negativity and celebrate new beginnings, hope, and joy with fused glass dragonflies. No experience necessary." $20. Register Here: Fused Glass

Lego Club - 4 - 5PM. Galax Public Library. This program is for ages 2-12, Mega-Bloks are available for younger builders.

Wednesday, March 4

Crafternoon - 3:30 - 5:30PM. Carroll County Public Library. This program is recommended for ages 8-17. Join us at the library for an afternoon of self-guided, independent crafting. You bring the creativity, we provide the supplies. Craft ideas and examples provided for inspiration.

LINE DANCING CLASSES 6PM at The Goodwill Grange, 840 Grangehall Road, Troutdale. Ages teen & adult.

Thursday, March 5

Preschool Bird Storytime - 10:30-11:30AM. Carroll County Public Libary. This program is geared towards a preschool audience, but all ages are very welcome! No registration is required. FREE

Bongos for Babies - 11 - Noon Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, 100 N Main Street, Galax. Ages 0-5 years. $13. This class will provide babies and toddlers with an opportunity to get familiar with the basics of music. The goal of the class is to promote learning through a fun, interactive environment promoting independence, growth, and bonding through the power of music. Register here: Bongos for Babies

Intro to Drumming - 4 - 5PM. Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, 100 N Main Street, Galax. Ages 5 - 18+ years. All ages and skill levels are welcome in this introductory class. Students will learn the basics of drumming, including time signatures, drum notation, and getting familiar with percusive instruments. This class will provide students with a supportive and positive environment to learn about one of the most important, yet underappreciated, forms of music. Skills and foundations of music learned will also provide students with a good first step in learning other musical instruments and theory. Register here: Intro to Drumming

Friday, March 6

BINGO at The Goodwill Grange, Troutdale - 7PM. 840 Grangehall Road, Troutdale. BINGO every Friday night at 7:00 PM. Casual atmosphere with a pot luck dinner is provided. Only .25 cents per game with two winner-take-all jackpots. The proceeds go toward improvements and maintenance of the old rock building. Families with youth are welcome.