Fall Furniture Sale
on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. at 213 S. Jefferson Street to benefit the Family Refuge Center. Furniture donated from the private homes of The Greenbrier Sporting Club.
Haunted House in Williamsburg
Join the Williamsburg Rescue Squad for a scary and fun-filled evening in a haunted house. The 3rd Annual Haunted House will open Oct. 17,18, 24, 25 & 31. This year, the haunted experience will begin with a hayride from the Rescue Squad to the Williamsburg Community School. The cost is $8 per person. After the tour through the haunted house join us beside our fire pit where you can purchase a s’mores kit and a hot cocoa. The Haunted House is a fundraiser to benefit the purchase of a new ambulance for the Williamsburg Clintonville area. Directions: Exit 161 from I-64, north on Route 12, East on Route 60, take first left, Sinking Creek Road (stay on the 2-lane) about 9 miles to Williamsburg, the Rescue Squad is on the right. Sponsored by the Williamsburg Rescue Squad. Questions, call 304-645-2629.
Greenbrier Valley
Breast Cancer Support Group
will have their monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center Board Room, starting at 7 p.m. All breast cancer survivors are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Brinda Renick at 304-497-2824.
Men’s & Teen Boys Krazy Kloset Daze
Wellspring of Greenbrier, Inc. on Rt. 60 in Rupert announces Men’s & Teen Boys Krazy Kloset Daze to be held Oct. 21, 22 and 23. Register from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for winter wear and other good stuff for a warm and cozy winter season. Donations accepted by not expected.
AHMH’s October schedule
Tuesday night Jam Sessions at the American Heritage Music Hall (AHMH) at Island Park, 315 Monroe Avenue, Ronceverte, are set for Oct. 21 and 28 from 7 to 10/10:30 p.m. Doors open at 6, music starts at 7 p.m. Admission: Tuesdays $7 each; dance night $10 each. Saturday Night Dance on Oct. 25 will feature High Country. Admission includes food, coffee and soft drinks brought in by the audience and donated to the music hall to share with everyone. (Bring your favorite snack to share.) (Note: AHMH DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY FOOD OR DRINKS). A family type atmosphere with no alcohol and no smoking, the Music Hall is handicap accessible, and a nonprofit organization, 501(c)3, located at Island Park, Ronceverte. For more information call 304-445-3220, 304-645-3982 or AHMH at 304-645-4667. (Leave a message). New website: www.americanheritagemusichall.org.
Meet the Candidates Forum
The Ronceverte Woman’s Club is sponsoring a “Meet the Candidates” forum Thursday, Oct. 23, at Ronceverte City Hall at 7 p.m. Come and meet the candidates and ask them questions about the things that matter to you. David Smith, mayor of Ronceverte will be the moderator of the event.
EXPO at old Bolling School
On Oct. 24 and 25 there will be an expo event at the old Bolling School on Oak Street in Lewisburg. The expo is a fundraiser to fix up the new teen center. Admission is by donation, and bands such as Fritz Schindler, Brightwork and RSYM will perform. Several vendors including Premier Jewelry, Celebrating Home, Mary Kay and many more will be on hand.
Clayton-Griffith Creek Annual Pie Supper
will be held Saturday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. in the Clayton Community Building, Clayton. Featuring children’s fish pond, Pretty Girl & Ugly Man Cakes, Cake Walks, Door Prizes, Auction & Grab bags and serving hot dogs, BBQs and pies galore! Fun for all ages… Come join us for an evening of fun, food and fellowship!
Motorcycle Safety Course
The final Basic Rider Motorcycle Safety course for the year, hosted by Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, is scheduled Friday through Sunday, Oct. 24-26. Participants completing and passing the one-credit course, which includes a riding skills test as well as a written exam, will receive a 30-day Virginia DMV motorcycle license and a completion card from the Motorcycle Safety League. The three-day course is held on Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the DSLCC Rockbridge Regional Center in Buena Vista, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Lee-Hi Travel Plaza in Lexington. Motorcycles and helmets are provided. To enroll or for more information contact Doug Jones at 540-863-2870 or djones@dslcc.edu, or the DSLCC Rockbridge Center, located at 35 Vista Links Drive, Buena Vista, at 540-261-1211.
Last Bluegrass Supper at Wellspring
Wellspring of Greenbrier, Inc. invites the community to the Last Bluegrass Supper Friday, Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m. at the Wellspring Center in Rupert on Rt. 60 next to Rupert City Hall. Food! Fun! Music! All Free! Bring your favorite dish, your favorite friend and your guitar! Wellspring of Greenbrier, Inc. is a nonprofit organization assisting the poor, homeless, transient and disadvantaged people of Greenbrier County.
Recycling bins
The City of Lewisburg is pleased to announce that four recycling bins for plastic bottles have been placed at Hollowell Park. All Lewisburg residents are encouraged to recycle. Recycling extends the life of our landfill, reduces long term sanitation costs, reduces raw material costs for new products we buy and keeps our environment cleaner. It’s good for us and future generations. For questions call Public Works Director Mark Carver at 304-645-1833.
Narconon
would like to remind families that the use of addicting drugs is on the rise, take steps to protect your family from drug use. If you know anyone who is struggling with drug addiction get them the help they need. Call for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all drugs. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or DrugAbuseSolution.com.
AA meetings
are held at St. James Episcopal Church, 218 S. Court, Lewisburg at 7 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 12 noon.
NarAnon meetings
are held Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 218 South Court Street, Lewisburg. NarAnon is a 12-step support group for persons effected by someone else’s addiction. Contact Susan at 304-646-6506 for questions.
Weekly Al-Anon meeting
is held every Thursday, 7-8 p.m. at Lewisburg united Methodist Church. Enter at back door (Lee Street entrance). Al-Anon is a 12-step organization for family and friends of people with alcohol problems. For information call Sue at 304-646-6506 or Dee at 304-667-1766.
The Bluefield Princeton area
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group
meets once a month, usually around the last Tuesday. The group is open to all who have MS and also family and friends. Medical students and such are welcome. There is no charge or fees to join. We’re into our 28th year as a group. Please come, you’ll find us a caring and encouraging group. For more information call Doug Mullins, group leader, at 304-753-9126.