Join the NRVBA for the 2014 beekeepers’ picnic on July 12 in Blacksburg.

Mark your calendar for the annual New River Valley Beekeepers Association picnic from noon-3 p.m. on Sat., July 12 at Nellie’s Cave Park in Blacksburg!

The park has a walking trail, playground equipment for the kids, horseshoe pits, restrooms and a covered picnic shelter. Click for directions.

The association will provide BBQ ribs and fried chicken, drinks and incidentals. Please sign up to bring a side dish or dessert to share by sending an email with your name and the dish you plan to bring to member Luke McCoy.

We’ll also have our annual door prizes, equipment raffle ($1 tickets) and a special live bee raffle ($5 tickets). If you would like to donate queens or bees for the special raffle, please contact Luke McCoy.

Thanks to the picnic committee for their help and support. This year’s event wouldn’t happen without members Luke McCoy, Sue Hossack, Jennifer Lanter, Mark Priest, Richard Reid and Tonia Moxley.