Pulaski County Pulse Announcements
Sept. 4
USED-BOOK SALE:
On Friday, September 4th, from 9 to 5, 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! Note that there will NOT be a sale on Saturday, the 5th, since the library will be closed for the holiday weekend. Come and browse and take home some good reads!
Sept. 5
VFW Auxiliary Post 1184 Pulaski will host quarter Bingo Saturday, September 5th at the Ruritan Club Building on Jefferson Ave., Pulaski, 11 am to 2 pm. Snacks will be available for purchase. Everyone welcome.
HELP DESK
On Saturday, September 5th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, at the Wytheville Farmers Market, 210 W. Spring St., the Mountain Empire Master Gardeners will be available to answer any of your questions about horticulture. Information will be given about Saving Seeds for flowers and vegetables. Discussions will take place on the strengths and failures of gardening and landscapes, including the importance of Soil Testing. The event is FREE. All are welcome!
Sept. 6
Red, White and You
Red, White and You, September 6, 10 – 4 at Belle Hampton Farms. Ticket Prices: $75, $15 for kids 12 and under, Under 6 is free. Here is the link to the event: https://www.bellehamptonlegacycenter.org/events/red-white-and-youour-family-through-250-years-of-american-history
Sept. 9
The American Soldier
The Leonard E. McCoy VFW Post 5311 presents Douglas Taurel’s The American Soldier at the Lyric Theater in downtown Blacksburg, VA on September 9, 2026. This is a solo show that honors our veterans and military personnel and their families. The Blue Ridge Vocal Connection will present a special concert performance.
September 12
Join us at Mountain View UMC for Homecoming Celebration on Sunday September 13 at 11:15. A musical story of Jesus – “From Nazareth to Glory.” Meal to follow in Fellowship Hall. Saturday, September 12 is Decoration Day for Mountain View Community Cemetery. You are invited to Decorate your loved ones grave. Many stones have been cleaned and reset.
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!
Sept. 13
35th Homecoming
Bread of Life Assembly of God on Robinson Tract Road will celebrate its 35th Homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 13 beginning at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and join us for this special occasion.
Gospel Singing
September 13th at Thornspring UMC, M.G. Covey will be singing during our 11 AM worship service. Everyone is welcomed to come worship with us.
Sept. 14
PLANT-BASED COOKING SCHOOL:
Monday, September 14th, 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 “POTATOES, ETC”. This is a FREE event. Any questions, contact Joya Cleveland at 276-617-2875.
Sept. 16
DHS Class of ’62 Reunion
Dublin High School Class of 1962 get-together!!!! The reunion committee has scheduled a gathering for September 16, 2026 at 4 PM at Sal’s Italian Restaurant, West End, Radford, Virginia from 4 PM until as long as you’d like to stay. Each will order their own meal and beverage and be responsible for that. Come and help us enjoy each other’s company, tall tales and facts. Send a message to Curtis Lawson at clawson@jetbroadband.com or 540-320-1615 to let him know who is coming. Thank you. Hope to see you there.
Sept. 17
Sons of Confederate Veterans
The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery Camp 1784 will meet on Thursday, September 17, 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.
Ted Farmer, Associate Professor of History and Political Science at New River Community College, will present Part 2 of his talk on “Nathan Bedford Forrest-Military Leader”. For further information, please call 540-320-4315 or 540-239-9864.
Sept. 19
10th Anniversary Celebration:
InStill Mindfulness will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a full day of mindfulness, wellness, and community activities. The event includes guided meditation, walking meditation, sound baths, qigong, hiking, a mindfulness expo, a fire ceremony, and an evening celebration.
Date: September 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Location: Shanti at Deer Park Farm, 363 Deer Park Way NE, Pilot, VA
Sept. 21
Hymn Sing
WE’RE BACK! Hymn Sing every Monday 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Pulaski Church Of God, 1621 Bob White Blvd. Enjoy great traditional music and fellowship. Come and go as you please. Great way to start your week and make new friends. Park in the lower lot. Hope to see you.
Oct. 3
60th Reunion for DHS Class of ’66
The Dublin High School Class of 1966 is celebrating its 60th Class Reunion on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Thornspring Golf Course and Event Center, 4360 Country Club Drive, Pulaski, VA 24301.
We will enjoy a social hour from 4-5 pm with dinner served at 5:OO pm. The cost is $25 single and $50 per couple. If you plan to attend, please mail your check made payable either to Joe Bishop, 5214 Cypress Ave. Dublin, VA 24084 (540-239-1830) or Gary Webb, 1010 Dobbins Hollow Road, Riner, VA 24149 (540-392-7882). Please reply by September 19, 2026. Please contact Brenda Bishop(brendag.bishop@gmail.com) for further 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:
DAR
The Pulaski County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets 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.