Calendar

The Norton Friends and Farmers Market is held from 4-6 p.m. every Tuesday, June-September. See www.nortonva.gov/farmersmarket for more details.

Weeknight Group Trail Runs. All paces welcome. Distance: 2-5 miles and determined based on attendance. All runs will start at the Norton Reservoir Trailhead. Driving Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/oaxUbVudtCR2 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.

The Norton Friends and Farmers Market is held from 4-6 p.m. every Tuesday, June-September. See www.nortonva.gov/farmersmarket for more details.

Coordinated by Norton Parks and Recreation Department and the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable with Keep Southwest Virginia Beautiful. Different themed crafts demonstrate reusing materials rather than discarding them. Contact: Michele Knox, Norton Parks and Recreation Director, (276) 679-0754

The Norton Parks and Recreation Department will offer Games In The Park this summer. The free programs will be open to children. Activities will include games, contests, and prizes, special guests, and treats. Other dates include June 25 at Norton City Park, July 9 and Aug. 27 at Clear Creek Park, and July 23 at Locust Avenue Park. Contact: Norton Parks and Recreation, (276) 679-0754. See http://nortonva.gov/426/Parks for directions to each park.

The Norton Friends and Farmers Market is held from 4-6 p.m. every Tuesday, June-September. See www.nortonva.gov/farmersmarket for more details.

Weeknight Group Trail Runs. All paces welcome. Distance: 2-5 miles and determined based on attendance. All runs will start at the Norton Reservoir Trailhead. Driving Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/oaxUbVudtCR2 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 the City of Norton and Wise County Cooperative Extension for the third annual High Knob Outdoor Fest. Annual festival features outdoor recreation trips and activities. Downtown festivities include food trucks, vendors, and live music. See www.highknoboutdoorfest.wix.com/highknoboutdoorfest for more details. Contact: Katie Dunn, (276) 679-1160 or katied@nortonva.org Please be aware this event is subject to change in light of concerns/restrictions related to COVID-19.

Join Shayne Fields, Norton Trails Coordinator, for a presentation about mountain biking, including tips for beginners, trails to ride, and what’s happening on the Flag Rock Area Trails system. Chat will be available online at www.nortonva.gov/outdoorchats.

The Norton Friends and Farmers Market is held from 4-6 p.m. every Tuesday, June-September. See www.nortonva.gov/farmersmarket for more details.

The Norton Parks and Recreation Department will offer Games In The Park this summer. The free programs will be open to children. Activities will include games, contests, and prizes, special guests, and treats. Other dates include June 25 and Aug. 13 at Norton City Park, July 9 at Clear Creek Park, and July 23 at Locust Avenue Park. Contact: Norton Parks and Recreation, (276) 679-0754. See http://nortonva.gov/426/Parks for directions to each park.

Explore Flag Rock Recreation Area and record as many species of plants, animals, and other organisms as possible. Stay tuned for more details. Contact: Katie Dunn, katied@nortonva.org or (276) 679-1160

Join us for a digital tour of the 5- to 6-mile round-trip hike on the Chief Benge Scout Trail from Mountain Fork to High Knob Recreation Area and return. Trail guide and video will be posted online at www.nortonva.gov/digitaltrailguides.

The Norton Friends and Farmers Market is held from 4-6 p.m. every Tuesday, June-September. See www.nortonva.gov/farmersmarket for more details.