Springwood Food Pantry open Saturday
The Springwood Baptist Food Pantry will be open on Saturday, October 17, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The pantry is located at 88 Copps Hill Road, Buchanan. This pantry is a drive-through pantry, so clients may remain in their cars and volunteers will load the food for them. The pantry is open each month on the third Saturday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and is a partner with Feeding America Southwest Virginia. Anyone in need of food is invited to visit.
Fall Festival at Cedar Bluff Baptist
Cedar Bluff Baptist Church’s “Fall Festival: Jesus & Pumpkins” will be held on Saturday, October 17 from 12-2:30 p.m. There will be games, face painting, a hot dog lunch, cake walk and fellowship from 12-2 p.m., then a devotion while cars set up for trunk-or-treat starting at 2 p.m., including a contest for the best trunk.
This is a free event, open to the public, for all ages. More information can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/CedarBluffBaptist.
New Beginnings plans special services
New Beginnings Assembly of God, 1317 Narrow Passage Road, Buchanan, is having a testimony and song service at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18. Light refreshments will be served after the service. Everyone is very welcome to attend.
Daleville Baptist Fall Festival, Trunk-or-Treat
Daleville Baptist Church is having a Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 3-5 p.m. at the church, 375 Orchard Drive. The free event for the entire family will include a bounce house, hayrides, face painting, cake walk, hot dogs and trunk-or-treat.
Trunk-or-Treat at Eagle Rock UMC
Eagle Rock United Methodist Church, in partnership with local churches, is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, Oct. 24, from 5-7 p.m. in the church parking lot. All are welcome.
Wheatland Lutheran holding Tractor Treat
Wheatland Lutheran Church is having the annual Tractor Treat on October 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring canned goods to be distributed to the local food pantry. Children are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes.
There will be a bake sale and hot dogs for sale. The church is located at 1560 Wheatland Road, Buchanan.
‘Jesus Fest’ at Solomon’s Mission
Solomon’s Mission, located at 592 Lowe Street in Buchanan, will host the annual “Jesus Fest” event on October 31, from 6-8 p.m.
This free community celebration welcomes everyone for an evening of fellowship, fun, and family-friendly activities. Enjoy games, cake walks, food, candy and the Good News.
Organizers are gratefully accepting donations of bagged candy, which may be dropped off during regular business hours.
Cakes for the cake walk are also needed and can be delivered by 2 p.m. on October 31. Monetary donations to help purchase pizzas for the event are appreciated as well.
Trinity UMC Baby Pantry open October 24
Those in need of diapers and baby formula may come to the Baby Pantry at Trinity United Methodist Church, 19637 Main Street, Buchanan, from 9 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of the month. Enter on Washington Street side of the building. The Baby Pantry will be open this month on October 24..
Diaper and wipes donations may be left at the Buchanan Library and Family Dollar Store.
Fincastle Clothes Closet open dates
Fincastle United Methodist’s Clothes Closet will be open on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Family Life Center at 137 S. Church Street. Donations of gently worn, clean clothing and shoes also will be accepted. Call the church office at 540-473-3001 to arrange to bring donations during office hours, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday.
Lapsleys Run Homecoming
Lapsleys Run Baptist Church will celebrate the annual Harvest Homecoming
and 158th Church Anniversary on Sunday, November 8, 2026. We will
celebrate our Harvest Homecoming beginning at 11:00 a.m. Our own,
Brother Edgar Freeman, will be the speaker for the morning service.
We will serve dinner after the morning service.
Our 158th Church Anniversary service will begin at 2:00 p.m. The guest
speaker will be Bishop Mark Nichols of Lovely Zion Baptist Church in
Bedford, VA.
Everyone is welcome to join us for these and all services at Lapsleys
Run Baptist Church.
Our regular services are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month
at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend these and all services at Lapsleys Run
Baptist Church, 608 Zion Hill Road, Fincastle, VA 24090.
Cloverdale Church of the Brethren Thrift Store
New Fall fashions have arrived, along with Halloween costumes and decorations. Linens are on sale with a large selection available.
With the holidays coming, clothing donations are greatly needed. Donations are welcome and appreciated. The store is open Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
