This weekend in Bluefield, WV

Support Toys for Tots and help make a difference in a child’s life through this motorcycle run.

Join artist Jen Otey for a welcoming class on recording time in nature through wildlife illustration and nature journaling. Learn ways to revisit favorite places and observe plants and animals across the seasons, creating a visual record that is meaningful and enjoyable. Drawing exercises, texture studies, and creative prompts will help participants explore techniques for observing and capturing the natural world. Weather permitting, the class will include sketching on the library grounds; otherwise, natural objects will provide inspiration indoors. No prior art experience is needed. Participants can bring a sketchbook and basic sketching supplies, and Jen will have additional materials to share.

Crafty Quilters is for anyone who wants to learn how to quilt or start a new project. Registration is required.

Browse a variety of crafts and baked goods made by local artists, with more to discover. It’s a lovely place to find gifts for your Christmas list. Cash only.

Browse a selection of books and DVDs at affordable prices at the Friends of the Library Book Sale.

Celebrate the Christmas season by browsing local vendors and finding gifts.

Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol arrives as a national tour from Right Angle Entertainment and Paul T. Couch, a heartwarming musical with songs by eleven-time GRAMMY winner Dolly Parton. With a book by David H. Bell and an adaptation by Bell, Curt Wollan and Couch, the tale moves Dickens’ classic to the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee in the 1930s. Ebenezer Scrooge is reimagined as the owner of a company mining town, his greed overshadowing the spirit of the season. On Christmas Eve, as a snowstorm gathers, visits from his late business partner and three spirits open the door to a new outlook and a rediscovery of love. Inspired by Parton’s own memories of mountain holidays, the production blends familiar Dickens characters with her signature songwriting. This project is supported with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Spend a fun night at the lodge while supporting a young girl and her family. The event will help provide assistance to the family.

Catchin’ Fish & Chips is making its first visit to the Bluefield area, serving fresh seafood favorites at Tractor Supply. The menu includes hand-battered wild-caught Alaskan cod loin, fish and crab tacos, crispy shrimp, wings, combo deals, tasty sides, and more.

Enjoy an afternoon of bingo featuring 60 games across 20 sheets, with three games per sheet. Jackpot bingo tickets, a 50/50 raffle, pull tab games, and a concession stand will also be available. Proceeds support Tazewell Today’s work to strengthen downtown, support local businesses, and build a vibrant community in the Town of Tazewell.