Pulaski County Pulse announcements
July 4
Dublin Schedule
Dublin Town Offices will be closed Friday, July 3rd and Monday, July 6th to observe the July 4th holiday.
Patriotic Decorations
Robinson Tract Community Residents can decorate patriotically and participate in a community contest this summer to show patriotic pride and commemorate the country’s 250th Anniversary. The contest will be judged on July 4, 2026. Prizes will be awarded for 1st place ($100), 2nd place ($50), 3rd place ($25). For more information, call Cecil King, 540-239-4720.
July 8
Vacation Bible School
Freedom Fellowship, 5355 Wilderness Road (Newbern), will be holding Vacation Bible School starting Wednesday, July 8 through Friday, July 10 at 6:30 nightly and Saturday, July 11 at 11:00 a.m. The theme is “True North – Trusting Jesus in a Wild World.” Meal will be provided for adults and kids each night between 5:30 and 6:30. On Saturday, there will be lunch and water day, weather permitting. For more information and directions call 540-577-9190.
July 10
USED-BOOK SALE
On Friday, July 10th, from 9 to 5, and on Saturday, July 11th, from 10 – 2, in the little red bookshop behind the Wythe County Public Library, 300 E. Monroe St., Wytheville, the well-attended book sales are continuing. All are welcome! Come and browse and take home some good reads!
July 13
PLANT-BASED COOKING SCHOOL
Monday, July 13th, at 6:30 pm, at the Wytheville SDA Church, 1600 Chapman Rd, Wytheville. Come and join us as we are learning ways to prevent, reverse, and/or improve pre-diabetes and type II diabetes one bite at a time in a simple, delicious way. This month food samples will focus on “PICNIC FOODS”. This is a FREE event. Any questions, contact Joya Cleveland at 276-617-2875.
July 16
Sons of Confederate Veterans
The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery Camp 1784 will meet on Thursday, July 16, 7pm at the NRV Superbowl on 375 Arbor Drive NE in Christiansburg. Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) are also invited to attend.
Member Will Reed will speaker on “The Myth of the Illiterate Confederate Soldier”.
For further information, please call 540-320-4315 or 540-239-9864.
July 22
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School at Newbern Methodist Church. Join us for a fun-filled, faith-filled adventure as we journey with Jesus! Dates: July 22–24, 2026 (Wednesday–Friday). Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM each evening. Location: Newbern Methodist Church, 5155 Wilderness Rd.), Dublin, VA 24084. Enjoy: Dinner Provided Each Night, Bible Lessons, Crafts, Music and Games. We welcome ALL ages! Registration is appreciated for supply purposes but not required. A registration link will be available on Newbern Methodist Church Facebook and/or Instagram page. Come join us as we discover that Jesus is with us on every journey of life!
September 12
55th Reunion
Pulaski High School Class of 1971 will celebrate its 55th reunion on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Historic Train Station in Pulaski. The social time will begin at 3:30 and a catered meal will begin at 5 p.m. The cost is $35 per person or $65 per couple. Please contact Barbara Riggle Cain (barbcain53@yahoo.com) for more information. Hope you can attend!
On going:
Monday Services
Evangelists Jodie and Rosanna Whittaker – Monday night services at 7 p.m. at the Quality Inn in Dublin Conference Room. 540-674-1100 – You’re invited to attend powerful spirit-filled services.
Ballroom Dancing
Ballroom Dance every first Saturday of the month at the Carroll County Virginia Senior Center @ 7pm. Find us on Facebook @ Ballroom Dance in Hillsville.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Pulaski Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at the following times and location; Mondays 7 p.m. (closed meeting); Wednesdays 12 p.m.(open meeting); Thursdays 7 p.m. (open meeting) at First United Methodist Church. 132 3rd St. NW, Pulaski. Parking and entrance in lot behind main church. Street parking also. Contact number 540-440-0066.
Pulaski Al-Anon Family Group
Pulaski Al-Anon Family Group (a support group for friends and families of alcoholics) will meet every Monday night at 7 p.m. at first United Methodist Church. 132 3rd St. NW, Pulaski. Parking and entrance in lot behind main church. Street parking also. Contact number 540-818-0621
Lifestyles Changes
If you are currently trying to lose weight, we may have what you need. Contact Bill Brewer at 540-813-1987.
Heritage Cares Food still distributing food
Heritage Cares Food Pantry at Heritage Church is still distributing food on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church is located a half-mile past the New River Valley Airport on Route 100 North of Dublin.
Notes:
55th Reunion
The Dublin Hugh School Class of 1971 will be holding a 55th Reunion on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, at the Dublin Alumni Shelter at Randolph Park in Dublin, Virginia. There will be a catered luncheon. We are in the process of trying to find and contact everyone who was in the class during any of our years in high school. Please call or text Gary W. Hughes at 540-239-2935 or email the committee at dhsreunion71@gmail.com for further information. We anticipate a great turnout and look forward to seeing everyone.
DAR
The Pulaski County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meet every first Monday at Wilderness Road Regional Museum in Newbern, Va. at 1 p.m. For more information contact Chapter Regent Suzanne Bledsoe at 276-733-9761. For aid with genealogical research for Revolutionary War ancestors, contact Elinor W. Farmer at 540-239-1601.
DHS Breakfast
The Dublin High School breakfast for DHS alumni and friends meets every first Wednesday at the Dublin Lions Club. Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting starts at 9 a.m. Come enjoy good food, visiting and reminiscing about school days at DHS. For more information, contact Tom Spraker at 540-577-0772.