Two-day yard sale at Mill Creek Baptist
The Dominican Republic Mission Team at Mill Creek Baptist Church will hold its annual yard sale in the fellowship hall Friday, Oct. 3, 5-8 p.m. (supper available) and Saturday, Oct. 4, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (breakfast and lunch available).
Proceeds from the yard sale support the mission of providing a pre-school for children who would otherwise not have an option for education.
Buchanan Food Pantry open Saturday, will have booth at Mountain Magic
The Buchanan Food Pantry, sponsored by the Buchanan Presbyterian Church, will be open Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9-11 a.m. Volunteers from Buchanan Baptist Church will greet patrons at curbside and load the food. The Food Pantry is open to anyone who needs food. The address is 19559 Main Street, Buchanan.
The Food Pantry will have a booth at Mountain Magic on Saturday, Oct. 4, where volunteers will give out information about the pantry and collect non-perishable foods. Visitors are encouraged to stop by and drop off something to share with those folks who need help.
Special service at Fincastle Presbyterian
Fincastle Presbyterian Church will host the monthly Wednesday Wholeness and Healing Service on Wednesday, Sept. 24. This is a short prayer service of quietness, music, and prayer, followed by a time of fellowship with a light supper. Meet in the fellowship hall at 5 p.m.
Other Wednesday services will be held on Oct. 22, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17.
For more information, call the church at 540-473-2042.
Blessing of the Animals at Church of the Transfiguration
Whether your furry companion is a dog, cat, horse, hamster, or even a favorite stuffed animal, you’re invited to Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, Oct. 4, celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Organizers will be gathering at 10 a.m. at the picnic shelter just to the left of the parking lot at the Church of the Transfiguration at 7624 Roanoke Road in Fincastle. Animals should be under control to ensure everyone goes home happy. Everyone is welcome.
Cloverdale Thrift Store half-price sale
Cloverdale Church of the Brethren’s Thrift Store is having a half-off sale on all adult and children’s clothes and shoes. Fall clothes will arrive on the first Saturday in October. Gently used donations are welcome. The store is open Saturdays, 9 to 12.
