Calendar policy
Items for the Community Calendar are printed free of charge. We will make every effort to run the item a minimum of two times before the event. Each item should have no more than two contact phone numbers. The Community Calendar is offered as a public service for community and non-profit events.
Written notices may be: delivered to The Southwest Times office at 34 Fifth St. NE in Pulaski; emailed to calendar@southwesttimes.com or mailed to: The Southwest Times, P.O. Box 391, Pulaski, VA 24301. Community Calendar items will not be taken over the phone. If you have questions or for more information, call 980-5220.
Ongoing
Dance classes
Fall classes are now forming at Center Stage School of Dance, 44 Fourth Street in Pulaski. The classes are sponsored by the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley. All ages are accepted. Different dance styles are offered including ballet, tap, jazz, clogging team, Irish step dance and tumblebear gymnastics. For more information or to register, call 980-0632.
Free Community Clothing Closet
Lighthouse Ministries, located at 4959 Old Robinson Tract Road, will hold a Free Community Clothing Closet the last Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the downstairs of the church. For questions, please call Pastor Kathy Newton at 320-8723.
Bible Study
Lighthouse Ministries, located at 4959 Old Robinson Tract Road, will hold Bible study the second and last Friday of every month at 7 p.m. with Rev. Millard Simpkins. For questions, please call Pastor Kathy Newton at 320-8723.
Preschool Openings
The Dublin United Methodist Church Learning Circle, a preschool for young children, has openings for 3-year-olds in their Monday, Wednesday, and Friday schedule and in their Tuesday and Thursday schedule. If you are interested in more information or enrolling your 3-year-old, please call 674-5128.
Wednesday,
September 1
Week of Revival
Liberty Full Gospel Fellowship Church, located at 86 Lee Street in Radford, will be holding a Third Great Week of Revival with J.B. and Shirley Shelton beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 1 and lasting through Saturday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. nightly. For more information, call Pastor Wyms at 540-235-4429.
Thursday,
September 2
American Legion meeting
The American Legion, Harvey-Howe-Carper Post 30, will meet on Thursday, Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Post Home on 27 West Main St. in Radford. The Boy's State Representatives from Radford High School will be honored at this meeting. For further information, please call 633-5666.
Friday,
September 3
Music performance
Red Barn Bluegrass will feature "PickAway" playing in the Barn on Friday, Sept. 3 beginning at 7 p.m. The Max Meadows United Methodist Church will sell hot dogs, hamburgers and baked goods as part of their fellowship hall fundraiser. Food items available at 6 p.m. Admission is $4. For more information, visit pleasanthillfarm.com or call 276-637-0252.
Big Church Yard Sale
Brush Arbor Worship Center, located at 410 Newbern Road in Pulaski, will be holding a Big Church Yard Sale this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 3 and 4 from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Saturday,
September 4
Country Breakfast
There will be a country breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 4 at Glenwood United Methodist Church on Wysor Highway in Barren Springs. Serving will begin at 7 a.m. There will be gravy and biscuits, ham biscuits, sausage biscuits and other breakfast goodies.
All You Can East Breakfast
The VFW Post 1184 and Ladies Auxiliary will be having an All You Can Eat pancake, biscuits and gravy breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Also served will be one 3 oz. piece of sausage or three pieces of bacon, as well as your choice of coffee, milk or juice. Following, there will be 25 cent bingo from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries and chili cheese fries. There will be a $5 donation. No alcohol.
Annual Yard and Food Sale
Tower of Refuge Penecostal Holiness Church, located on Route 11 in Dublin, will have its annual yard and food sale beginning at 8 a.m. For more information, call 320-7981.
Allisonia Day
Allisonia Day will be held on Saturday, Sept. 4 on the banks of New River and Claytor Lake at Allisonia where Betty Watson used to live. Bring one food item and come and enjoy a day of visiting and reminiscing with old friends, eating and listening to live music. For more information, call Roy Smith at 540-890-5950 or Bobby Webb at 540-641-3583.
Alum Spring Road Reunion
The Annual Alum Spring Road Reunion will be held at the old U & F Grocery Store on Saturday, Sept. 4 beginning at 6 p.m. Music will be provided by J.R. Jones and friends. Bring a covered dish and lawn chair. For more information, contact Sandy jones at 980-3864.
Yard, Hot Dog and Bake Sale
The Ladies of the Draper United Methodist Church at 3080 Greenbriar Road in Draper will be having a yard, hot dog plate and bake sale on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Several rooms of great buys with new items added. All proceeds go to missions.
Sunday,
September 5
Ingles Farm tour
Ingles Farm, located at 9 Wilderness Road in Radford, will be open to the public on Sept. 5 and 6 and Oct. 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. More information is available at www.InglesFerry.org. There is no admission charge and children are welcome. To get to Ingles Farm, take exit #105 off of I-81. Go about one mile and the sign for Ingles Farm will be on your left. Follow the directional signs for parking.
Hamblin Reunion
The Hamblin family reunion will be Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 at the Hamblin Memorial Picnic Shelter on Spur Branch Road. Potluck lunch will be served at 12 p.m.
Christian Karaoke
Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church will be having Christian Karaoke on Sunday, Sept. 5 at 5 p.m. There will be a hot dog supper immediately following. For more information, please contact Kathi Surber at 616-5464, Paddy Ratcliffe at 980-4291, Tammy Burleson at 320-6786 or Patricia Rupe at 320-1387.
Homecoming Service
Bread of Life Assembly of God on Robinson Tract Road will hold its annual homecoming service on Sunday, Sept. 5 beginning at 2 p.m. Following the 3 p.m. service, an evening meal will be served. All are welcome. For more information, call 980-2150 or 641-1742.
Monday,
September 6
Drop site and recycling center closed
The Large Item Drop Site and Recycling Centers located in Dublin (Bagging Plant Road), Fairlawn (Mason Street) and Pulaski (Dora Highway) will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010. The office will also be closed.
Garbage Collection
The Public Service Authority wishes to announce that there will be garbage collection service on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010. All trucks will run as scheduled.
Preschool Story Time
Preschool story time will be held at the Charles and Ona B. Free Memorial Library in Dublin on Monday, Sept. 6 at 10:30 a.m. This will include stories, songs/rhymes and a simple craft for children ages 2-5 and their parents/caregivers. For more info, call 994-2458.
Tuesday,
September 7
Past Master's Night
During Henry Clay Lodge 280, September 7, 2010, 7:30 P.M., Stated, the Past Masters will be recognized in a special progam. Members, MM guests and all Past Masters are requested to attend this meeting.
Wednesday,
September 8
Preschool Story Time
Preschool story time will be held at the Pulaski County Library at 10:30 a.m. This will include stories, songs/rhymes and a simple craft for children ages 2-5 and their parents/caregivers. For more info, call 994-2458.
Kayak Fishing River Workshop
A kayak fishing river workshop will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 8. The workshop will be taught by local kayak guide Brad Buchanan from Montgomery County Parks Department and Chris Dunnavant with the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Angling Education Coordinator. To register or for more information, call 382-6975.
Thursday,
September 9
NARFE Meeting
New River Valley Chapter 1134 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. in Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill at the First and Main Shopping Center, located at 1470 South Main Street in Blacksburg. Program speaker will be Delegate Jim Shuler, who will provide a State legislative update. Spouses and guests are welcome. NARFE membership includes current, as well as retired federal employees.
PC Retired Teacher's Association Meeting
Pulaski County Retired Teachers Association will gather at Shoney's Restaurant in Dublin for meeting and dinner on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. Guest speaker will be Vicki Goad,representing The Feed My Lambs Program of weekend food backpacks for Critzer School. Members who wish may bring items for the Pulaski County Animal Shelter. All retired school personnel are cordially invited.
Friday,
September 10
Dinner Theatre
Heritage Church, located on Rte. 100 past the New River Valley Airport in Dublin, proudly presents their Second Annual Dinner Theatre, "Virgil's Family Reunion" on Sept. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19. Dinner takes place at 6 p.m. with the program immediately following at 7 p.m. It includes your choice of pulled pork or barbecue chicken breast, corn on the cob, green beans, potato wedges, roll, dessert and lemonade, ice tea or coffee. The cost is $12 for a single, $20 for a couple and $7 for age 8-15. Please call 674-9220 for tickets and more information. There is limited seating.
Jam Sessions
Jam Sessions will be held at the Hiwassee Church of the Brethren. Everyone is invited. Refreshments will be provided and the event starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Rebecca at 276-766-3918.
Saturday,
September 11
High School Reunion
Pulaski County High School Class of 1985 will be holding their 25th Reunion on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bissett Park in Radford, Shelter 1. Bring a covered dish. An after Picnic Party will take place at BT's in Radford from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. following the reunion.
Watercolor Painting Class
The Fine Arts Center of the New River Valley will be holding a Watercolor Painting Class on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The class is for grades Pre-K through sixth. The cost is $6.00. Pre-registration is required due to limited space. For more information or to register for class please contact Jessica Stoots at The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley at 980-7363 or info@facnrv.org.
Community Fest
The Hiwassee, Snowville and Allisonia communities will be hosting their Second Annual Community Fest on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Baptist Church located on Max Creed Rd. in Hiwassee. There will be a 65-foot inflatable course, two inflatable moon walks, cotton candy, hot dogs, popcorn, live music, face painting, door prizes, cake walk, games, volleyball and horse shoes. For more information, visit our website at www.gracefellowshipva.com or call 250-8327.
Teacher Appreciation Weekend
Fort Chiswell Animal Park is hosting a Teacher Appreciation Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sunday, Sept. 12. A teacher and two guests will receive free admission. You must present your current teacher ID and drivers license to receive your complimentary admission. Call 276-637-6754 or visit www.fortchiswellanimalpark.com for more information.
Sunday,
September 12
150th Year Celebration
A 150th Year Celebration (1860-2010) will be held on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 at the Salem United Methodist Church, located on Kimberling Road on Route 612 in Bland, Va. Worship service by Pastor Danny Shortridge will be at 11 a.m. A covered dish luncheon will begin 1 p.m. with gospel singing afterwards. The church would like to invite all families/friends that have attended this church for a time of celebration.
Song Ministry
The Scotts, Rodney and Barbara, will be ministering in song at Bread of Life Assembly of God on Robinson Tract Road on Sunday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. The public is cordially invited.
Homecoming Service
Radford Christian Church, located at 1300 Second Street in Radford, will observe their annual homecoming with Rev. Gerald Stacy as special guest speaker beginning at 10 a.m. Following the morning worship services at 11 a.m., a potluck lunch will be enjoyed by everyone.
Wednesday,
September 15
Family to Family Education Program
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Virginia is sponsoring the NAMI Family to Family Education Program in Wytheville, Virginia. The Family to Family Education Program is a free 12-week course for family caregivers of persons diagnosed with a serious mental illness. The series of classes will begin on Wednesday evenings starting September 15, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Wytheville. Registration is required by September 8. Class size is limited. For more information or to register for the free NAMI Family to Family Education Program sponsored by NAMI Virginia, call Barb Bartnik at 276-686-5590 or email her at blbartnik@gmail.com. The class is limited to 20 people. Registration is required.
Friday,
September 24
Yard Sale
The Robinson Tract Community Club will sponsor a yard sale on Friday, September 24 and Saturday, September 25. You may reserve a space for $5 per table. To reserve a space or for more information, you may call 980-8241.
