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January 2012

Jan. 2 All County offices will be Closed in observance of New Year's Day.
Offices will be Closed on Monday, Jan. 2
Jan. 9

Planning Commission Meeting
(Regularly 2nd Monday of each month)
5:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse

Board of Supervisors (Org./Workshop)
*** Changed from Jan. 5, 2012 ***
(Regularly 1st Thursday of each month)
5:50 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse

Jan. 12 Board of Supervisors (Regular Meeting)
(Regularly 2nd Thursday of each month)
6:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse
Jan. 13 All County offices will be Closed in observance of Lee-Jackson Day.
Jan. 16 All County offices will be Closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Jan. 17 Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Meeting
(Regularly 3rd Tuesday of each month)
5:00 PM Conference Room 
County Administrator's Office
2nd floor, Room 223
Wise County Courthouse
Jan. 18 "WARNER on your CORNER"
Representatives from Senator Mark Warner's office will be available to discuss specific issues individual Virginians have dealing with federal agencies.
(*** Same time and place every 3rd Wednesday each month)
TIME:  10AM – Noon
County Administrator's Office – Conference Room
2nd floor, Room 223, Wise County Courthouse
For more information, visit: http://warner.senate.gov
.
Jan. 26
ISS Downlink – Jan. 26, 2012

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February 2012

Feb. 9 Board of Supervisors (Regular Meeting)
(Regularly 2nd Thursday of each month)
6:00 PM - 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse
Feb. 13 Planning Commission Meeting
(Regularly 2nd Monday of each month)
5:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room 
Wise County Courthouse
Feb. 15 "WARNER on your CORNER"
Representatives from Senator Mark Warner's office will be available to discuss specific issues individual Virginians have dealing with federal agencies.
(*** Same time and place every 3rd Wednesday each month)
TIME:  10AM – Noon
County Administrator's Office – Conference Room
2nd floor, Room 223, Wise County Courthouse
For more information, visit: http://warner.senate.gov
.
Feb. 20 All County offices will be Closed in observance of Presidents Day.
Feb. 21 Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Meeting
(Regularly 3rd Tuesday of each month)
5:00 PM Conference Room 
County Administrator's Office
2nd floor, Room 223
Wise County Courthouse

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March 2012

March 8 Board of Supervisors (Regular Meeting)
(Regularly 2nd Thursday of each month)
6:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse
March 11 Daylight Savings Time Begins @ 2:00 AM.
March 12 Planning Commission Meeting
(Regularly 2nd Monday of each month)
5:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse
March 20 Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Meeting
(Regularly 3rd Tuesday of each month)
5:00 PM Conference Room 
County Administrator's Office
2nd floor, Room 223
Wise County Courthouse
March 21 "WARNER on your CORNER"
Representatives from Senator Mark Warner's office will be available to discuss specific issues individual Virginians have dealing with federal agencies.
(*** Same time and place every 3rd Wednesday each month)
TIME:  10AM – Noon
County Administrator's Office – Conference Room
2nd floor, Room 223, Wise County Courthouse
For more information, visit: http://warner.senate.gov
.

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April 2012

April 6 Good Friday
April 8 Easter
April 9 Planning Commission Meeting
(Regularly 2nd Monday of each month)
5:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse
April 12 Board of Supervisors (Regular Meeting)
(Regularly 2nd Thursday of each month)
6:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse 
April 15

Deadline to Purchase 2012 Wise County Vehicle Decal

April 17

Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Meeting
(Regularly 3rd Tuesday of each month)
5:00 PM Conference Room
County Administrator's Office

April 18 "WARNER on your CORNER"
Representatives from Senator Mark Warner's office will be available to discuss specific issues individual Virginians have dealing with federal agencies.
(*** Same time and place every 3rd Wednesday each month)
TIME:  10AM – Noon
County Administrator's Office – Conference Room
2nd floor, Room 223, Wise County Courthouse
For more information, visit: http://warner.senate.gov
.

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May 2012

May 1 Deadline to file 2011 Virginia State Income Tax Return or for an extension
May 10 Board of Supervisors (Regular Meeting)
(Regularly 2nd Thursday of each month)
6:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse
May 14 Planning Commission Meeting
(Regularly 2nd Monday of each month)
5:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse
May 15 Deadline to Pay 1st Half of 2012 County Real Estate Taxes

Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Meeting
(Regularly 3rd Tuesday of each month)
5:00 PM Conference Room
County Administrator's Office
2nd floor, Room 223
Wise County Courthouse
May 16 "WARNER on your CORNER"
Representatives from Senator Mark Warner's office will be available to discuss specific issues individual Virginians have dealing with federal agencies.
(*** Same time and place every 3rd Wednesday each month)
TIME:  10AM – Noon
County Administrator's Office – Conference Room
2nd floor, Room 223, Wise County Courthouse
For more information, visit: http://warner.senate.gov
.
May 21-27 Pound Heritage Days 2012
Welcome to Pound ... "Where the Crooked Road Bends".
May 26
Gathering In The Gap Music Festival 6th Annual
Gathering In The Gap
Music Festival

Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park
10 West First Street
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.

For more information:  Call (276) 523-1322 or visit http://www.gatheringinthegapmusicfestival.com/.
May 28 All County Offices will be CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day.

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June 2012

May 31 - Jun 2 14th Annual Clinch River Days Festival - Downtown St. Paul - Festival featuring arts, crafts, exhibits, music, and more! - Contact: Suzy Harrison, 276-762-5544
June 4 - 9 99th Annual VA-KY District Fair & Horse Show
Wise County Fairgrounds, Wise VA – featuring concerts, rides on the midway by Drew Exposition, pageants, demolition derby, sporting events, horse shows, agricultural and commercial exhibits, and more!  For more information call 276-328-9772 or 276-328-5760.
June 9 - 16 26th Annual Best Friend Festival
The Best Friend Festival is sponsored by the Wise County Chamber of Commerce, City of Norton, and area businesses.  All events held at Norton City Park unless otherwise stated.  In the event of inclement weather or for more information, please call 276-679-0961.
June 11 Planning Commission Meeting
(Regularly 2nd Monday of each month)
5:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse
June 14 Board of Supervisors (Regular Meeting)
(Regularly 2nd Thursday of each month)
6:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse
June 19 Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Meeting
(Regularly 3rd Tuesday of each month)
5:00 PM Conference Room
County Administrator's Office
2nd floor, Room 223
Wise County Courthouse
June 20 "WARNER on your CORNER"
Representatives from Senator Mark Warner's office will be available to discuss specific issues individual Virginians have dealing with federal agencies.
(*** Same time and place every 3rd Wednesday each month)
TIME:  10AM – Noon
County Administrator's Office – Conference Room
2nd floor, Room 223, Wise County Courthouse
For more information, visit: http://warner.senate.gov
.
June 30 End of Fiscal Year (2011-12)

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July 2012

July 1 New Fiscal Year (2012-13) Begins.
July 4 All County Offices will be CLOSED in observance of Independence Day.
July 6, 7 & 8 The 6th Annual Battles at Wise (Living History Civil War Re-enactment) returns to Main Street in Wise VA on July 8, 9 & 10. This year commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War in the Mountains. For more information, visit the Town of Wise website.  (*** Tentatively Scheduled ***)
July 9 Planning Commission Meeting
(Regularly 2nd Monday of each month)
5:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse
July 12 Board of Supervisors (Regular Meeting)
(Regularly 2nd Thursday of each month)
6:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse
July 17 Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Meeting
(Regularly 3rd Tuesday of each month)
5:00 PM Conference Room
County Administrator's Office
2nd floor, Room 223
Wise County Courthouse
July 18 "WARNER on your CORNER"
Representatives from Senator Mark Warner's office will be available to discuss specific issues individual Virginians have dealing with federal agencies.
(*** Same time and place every 3rd Wednesday each month)
TIME:  10AM – Noon
County Administrator's Office – Conference Room
2nd floor, Room 223, Wise County Courthouse
For more information, visit: http://warner.senate.gov
.
July 27, 28, 29 Remote Area Medical (RAM) Free Clinic
(*** Tentatively Scheduled ***)
Location:  Wise County Fairgrounds, Wise, Virginia
Time:  6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday
           6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sunday
Remote Area Medical Organization sponsors this FREE medical clinic annually in Wise County.  Patients may receive dental, vision and medical care free of charge.  For additional information or to register as a volunteer, visit www.ramusa.org.

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August 2012

Aug. 9 Board of Supervisors (Regular Meeting)
(Regularly 2nd Thursday of each month)
6:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse
Aug. 11 4th Annual "Guitars and Glasspacks"
Saturday, August 11, 2011 @ 6 PM
Big Glades Community Square, Wise VA
Admission is Free
Aug. 13 Planning Commission Meeting
(Regularly 2nd Monday of each month)
5:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse
Aug. 15 "WARNER on your CORNER"
Representatives from Senator Mark Warner's office will be available to discuss specific issues individual Virginians have dealing with federal agencies.
(*** Same time and place every 3rd Wednesday each month)
TIME:  10AM – Noon
County Administrator's Office – Conference Room
2nd floor, Room 223, Wise County Courthouse
For more information, visit: http://warner.senate.gov
.
Aug. 21 Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Meeting
(Regularly 3rd Tuesday of each month)
5:00 PM Conference Room
County Administrator's Office
2nd floor, Room 223
Wise County Courthouse

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September 2012

Sept. 1-3 The Guest River Rally Festival
Food - Vendors - Kids Activities - Music - Talent Contest - Fun for the Whole Family.
Downtown Coeburn, Virginia.
Sept. 3 All County Offices will be CLOSED in observance of Labor Day.
Sept. 7-8 43rd Annual Dock Boggs & Kate Peters Sturgill Festival
Appalachian Traditions Village
6034 Kent Junction Road
Norton, VA 24273
Phone: (276) 431-3338
Phone: (276) 679-0961
Sept. 13 Board of Supervisors (Regular Meeting)
(Regularly 2nd Thursday of each month)
6:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse 
Sept. 10 Planning Commission Meeting
(Regularly 2nd Monday of each month)
5:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse 
Sept. 18

Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Meeting
(Regularly 3rd Tuesday of each month)
5:00 PM Conference Room 
County Administrator's Office
2nd floor, Room 223
Wise County Courthouse

Sept. 19 "WARNER on your CORNER"
Representatives from Senator Mark Warner's office will be available to discuss specific issues individual Virginians have dealing with federal agencies.
(*** Same time and place every 3rd Wednesday each month)
TIME:  10AM – Noon
County Administrator's Office – Conference Room
2nd floor, Room 223, Wise County Courthouse
For more information, visit: http://warner.senate.gov
.

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October 2012

Oct. 6 - 7 34th Annual Wise County Famous Fall Fling
Courthouse Mall, Wise VA
Oct. 8 All County Offices will be CLOSED in observance of Columbus Day.
Oct. 11 Board of Supervisors (Regular Meeting)
(Regularly 2nd Thursday of each month)
6:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse
Oct. 12 - 14

41st Annual MECC Home Crafts Days
Campus of Mountain Empire Community College,
Big Stone Gap VA.

Oct. 15 Deadline to Pay 2nd Half of 2012 County Real Estate Taxes & 2012 Personal Property Taxes
Oct. 15 Planning Commission Meeting
(***Rescheduled due to Columbus Day***)
(Regularly 2nd Monday of each month)
5:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse
Oct. 16 Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Meeting
(Regularly 3rd Tuesday of each month)
5:00 PM Conference Room 
County Administrator's Office
2nd floor, Room 223
Wise County Courthouse
Oct. 17

"WARNER on your CORNER"
Representatives from Senator Mark Warner's office will be available to discuss specific issues individual Virginians have dealing with federal agencies.
(*** Same time and place every 3rd Wednesday each month)
TIME:  10AM – Noon
County Administrator's Office – Conference Room
2nd floor, Room 223, Wise County Courthouse
For more information, visit: http://warner.senate.gov
.

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November 2012

Nov. 4 Daylight Savings Time Ends @ 2:00 AM.
Nov. 6

Election Day – Don't forget to vote!

Nov. 8 Board of Supervisors (Regular Meeting)
(Regularly 2nd Thursday of each month)
6:00PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room 
Wise County Courthouse
Nov. 12 All County offices will be Closed in observance of Veterans' Day.
Nov. 19

Planning Commission Meeting
(*** Rescheduled due to Veterans' Day Closure ***)

(Regularly 2nd Monday of each month)
5:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse

Nov. 20 Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Meeting
(Regularly 3rd Tuesday of each month)
5:00 PM Conference Room 
County Administrator's Office
2nd floor, Room 223
Wise County Courthouse
Nov. 21 "WARNER on your CORNER"
Representatives from Senator Mark Warner's office will be available to discuss specific issues individual Virginians have dealing with federal agencies.
(*** Same time and place every 3rd Wednesday each month)
TIME:  10AM – Noon
County Administrator's Office – Conference Room
2nd floor, Room 223, Wise County Courthouse
For more information, visit: http://warner.senate.gov
.
Nov. 21,22,23 All County offices will be Closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Offices will Close at 12 Noon on Wed., Nov. 21 and remain Closed thru Nov. 23.

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December 2012

Dec. 10 Planning Commission Meeting
(Regularly 2nd Monday of each month)
5:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse
Dec. 13 Board of Supervisors (Regular Meeting)
(Regularly 2nd Thursday of each month)
6:00 PM 1st Floor Board Meeting Room
Wise County Courthouse
Dec. 19 "WARNER on your CORNER"
Representatives from Senator Mark Warner's office will be available to discuss specific issues individual Virginians have dealing with federal agencies.
(*** Same time and place every 3rd Wednesday each month)
TIME:  10AM – Noon
County Administrator's Office – Conference Room
2nd floor, Room 223, Wise County Courthouse
For more information, visit: http://warner.senate.gov
.
Dec. 24-25 All County offices will be Closed in observance of Christmas.
Offices will be Closed Monday, Dec. 24 thru Tuesday, Dec. 25.

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