Culture Fest at Pipestem, Black Twig Pickers at Green Dolphin, etc.

hi folks,

hope you are all doing well.

below is some info on an important book sale this weekend & some upcoming music events.

have a great day & thanks for reading. -Suzy

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BURG is holding another book sale, September 1, to raise funds and to let those returning to town know what we're up to. We'll be in front of Gillie's, on College Ave, from 9 AM. We can use more books, and more volunteers! To get involved, contact our fundraising chair, Margaret Breslau.

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The Black Twig Pickers will play at the Green Dolphin in Roanoke on Friday, August 31. (Please note: Twig Pickers enthusiasts who are on the fence about going to this show should be advised that this may be the last live music for a while at this venue, since it is unclear whether the new owners of the location will continue to have live music there. )

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Culturefest 2007

Appalachian South Folklife Center, Pipestem, WV
September 14-16, 2007

a multicultural celebration of music & the arts

This event spans a full weekend, boasting world class music & dance performances, art, international foods, a nonprofit mission village, kids’ activities, drum circles, fine WV camping and more.

Featured acts include The Afromotive, Raquy and the Cavemen, Telesma, the Barrel House Mamas, Telepath, Option 22, the Nate Clendenen Band, The Rust Kings, The Remedy, Vern’s Pot O’ Chili, Billy Jones, Ann Cline, Shakira (belly dance) Jon Bolt and many more.
Visit culturefestwv.com for details.

This event is presented by LLyniuM entertainment (llynium.com).

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VA. cave law regarding pollution and habitat disruption

via virginiacaves.org.

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§ 10.1-1005 Pollution; penalties

A. It shall be unlawful for any person, without express, prior, written permission of the owner, to store, dump, litter, dispose of or otherwise place any refuse, garbage, dead animals, sewage, or toxic substances harmful to cave life or humans, in any cave or sinkhole. It shall also be unlawful to burn within a cave or sinkhole any material which produces any smoke or gas which is harmful to any naturally occurring organism in any cave.

B. Any violation of this section shall be punished as a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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§ 10.1-1006 Disturbance of naturally occurring organisms; scientific collecting permits; penalties

A. It shall be unlawful to remove, kill, harm, or otherwise disturb any naturally occurring organisms within any cave, except for safety or health reasons; however, scientific collecting permits may be obtained from the Department.

B. Any violation of this section shall be punished as a Class 3 misdemeanor.

Traces end-of summer exhibit

Traces news for August 23, 2007 - New elements from the Traces library for Creative Literacy have recently been installed at various locations in the Virginias, including sites in Check, Hiwassee, Floyd, and Pilot. Seasonal events and performances in celebration of this installation are now in the planning stages.

The 2007 Traces end-of-summer installation highlights creative work by numerous artists, musicians, and land stewards in the Appalachian region. This collection includes sculpture, painting, rock art and photography by the Bason, Wenger, and Nees families.

To learn more about upcoming events related to the Traces 2007 end-of-summer exhibit, please contact a Shouseki (Traces) librarian near you.