Buchanan Food Pantry open Saturday
The Buchanan Presbyterian Church Food Pantry will be giving out food curbside on Saturday, October 14 from 9-11 a.m. Volunteers from Buchanan Baptist Church will be assisting those in need. Food items will include bread, milk, frozen meat, canned goods, cereal and other everyday items. The church is located at 19559 Main Street, Buchanan.
Christmas sale at Cloverdale Thrift Shop
Cloverdale Church of the Brethren Thrift Store is having a Christmas sale through October gift items, jewelry, Christmas sweaters and lots of decorations. Fall and winter clothes are available for the entire family. The shop open every Saturday from 9 to 12; donations are welcomed.
Hayride, cookout at Galatia Presbyterian
Galatia Evangelical Presbyterian Church invites you to the annual hayride and hot dog roast on October 14 at 4 p.m. at the Gala Riverfront Campground. In case of rain, it will be at the Gala Pavilion across from the church at 78 Gala Loop Road, Eagle Rock.
Please bring a dish or dessert to share, hot dogs and buns are furnished. Also, bring a folding chair for yourself. There will also be a bluegrass band.
Indoor yard sale upcoming at Mill Creek Baptist
The Dominican Republic Mission Team at Mill Creek Baptist Church will be hosting an indoor yard sale Friday, October 13, 5-8 p.m., and Saturday, October 14, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., in the fellowship hall at the church. Dinner will be available on Friday to eat in or take out – Petros, hamburgers, hot dogs, pork BBQ, strawberry shortcake, and homemade desserts. Breakfast and lunch will be available on Saturday.
Proceeds will benefit the team’s work at a preschool, church and community in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic where the group has been involved since 2012.
First Baptist Church of Fincastle to celebrate 192nd anniversary
First Baptist Church of Fincastle, where the Rev. Montie E. Brown Sr. is pastor, will celebrate its192nd anniversary on Sunday, October 15, during the 11 a.m. service. Minister Marilyn Brown, Associate at Hill Street Baptist Church Roanoke, will be the guest speaker. Refreshments will be served directly after the service in the fellowship hall. Everyone is invited to attend.
Springwood Food Pantry open October 21
The Springwood Baptist Food Pantry will be open on Saturday, October 21 from 9-10:30 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 9-10:30 a.m. It is a partner with Feeding America Southwest Virginia and anyone in need of food is invited.
Family fellowship time at Troutville Brethren
Family fellowship time at Troutville Church of the Brethren begins at 5 p.m. on October 22, and includes food, fellowship, and a movie. The church is located at 5133 Lee Highway in Troutville.
Mt. Joy hosting Cowbell Service
Mt. Joy Church of the Brethren will host a Cowbell Service on Saturday, October 21, at 7 p.m. The church is located at 2565 Buffalo Road, Buchanan. Everyone is welcome.
Pork BBQ Dinner at Springwood Baptist
Springwood Baptist Church is sponsoring its annual Pork BBQ Dinner on Saturday, October 28, from 4-6 p.m. at the church, 88 Copps Hill Road, Buchanan. Each meal costs $10 and consists of two pork barbecue sandwiches, coleslaw, baked beans, and a drink. The barbecue is being prepared by Aaron’s Smokehouse. There will be an extra charge for desserts. This event will be takeout only from the church’s fellowship hall. No tickets will be pre-sold, nor are reservations being taken for meals. Dinners are available until the food is gone on a first-come, first-serve basis. The community is invited to this event. Proceeds from this dinner will be donated to the Springwood Baptist Food Pantry.
St. Mark’s UMC Trunk-or-Treat
Have some Halloween fun at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church’s Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, October 28 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. St. Mark’s UMC is located at 19 Cedar Ridge Drive in Daleville. In case of bad weather, Trunk-or-Treat will be held inside the Family Life Center. Everyone is encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and bring a container for treats.
Daleville Baptist Fall Festival, Trunk-or-Treat
Daleville Baptist Church will host a Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat on October 29th from 3-5 p.m. on the church grounds, 375 Orchard Drive, Daleville. Activities will include bounce house, hayride, cake walk, face painting, games, hot dogs and candy. This is a free event for the whole family.
