Pulaski County Pulse public service announcements
Notes:
The Birds of 1967
The Birds of 1967 Pulaski High School class members from 8th grade (1963) class members to the graduation date of 1967. Regardless, if you made it to the year 1967 or not you are a Bird of 67. Reunion Date is 22 May 2027. If you have received an email (our email list is dated) please respond to the announcement of our spring class reunion 2027. If you have not received any class information (in your email) please go to your email and send your name as we knew you in 1963-1967 years, your present name, your city address, and a phone contact for text for urgent communications. We will add your email to our master list. Please sign in today to update your information. Joyce Gray is our admin for this year’s 60th Reunion. Class email is birdsof67@gmail.com If you have no email, please text your information to 5405775009 or send to Birds of 67, 131 NW 8th Street, Pulaski, VA 24301-3603.
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.
Oct. 1
American Legion
The American Legion, Harvey Howe Carper Post 30 will meet on Thursday, October 1, 6pm at the VFW Post Home on 102 Watts St. in Radford. For further information, please call 540-250-2283 or 540-239-9864.
Oct. 2
USED-BOOK SALE:
On Friday, October 2nd, from 9 to 5, and on Saturday, October 3rd, 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!
Oct. 3
Bingo
VFW Auxiliary will host quarter Bingo Saturday October 3rd at the Ruritan club building on Jefferson Ave Pulaski VA. 11am to 2pm. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Everyone welcome. Come on out and join us. This will be our last bingo of the year. Thanks for all the support throughout the years. Hope to see you again next year.
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!
Oct. 4
Blessing of the Animals
Bring your pet, leashed or in a carrier, to Jackson Park on Sunday October 4. Starting at 2PM, we will be having a Blessing of the Animals in honor of St Francis. Photographs are welcome also for those horses, birds and other pets who can’t be brought in person! Contact Christ Episcopal Pulaski at 540-980-2413 if you have any questions.
Oct. 5
Hymn Sing
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.
GRaPeJAM Info Meeting
GRaPeJAM (Greater Pulaski Junior Appalachian Musicians) will launch its 2026–27 program with an informational meeting on Monday, October 5, at 4:00 p.m. at Valley Harvest Ministries, 1 Harvest Place, Dublin, VA. Students in grades 4 and up who want to learn banjo, fiddle, guitar, or mandolin are invited to attend with a parent or guardian. The program teaches traditional old-time and bluegrass music in a welcoming community setting and will provide a loaner instrument. For additional information or questions, call 540-577-5917.
Oct. 10
HORTICULTURAL HELP
On Saturday, October 10th, and Sunday, October 11th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Bland County Festival of Leaves, 31 Fairgrounds Road, Bland, VA, the Wythe Bland Region Master Gardener Association will be having a horticultural help desk booth and providing information about gardening and also apple varieties along with pruning and collecting grafting wood (scion) for starting new apple trees in the early spring. Everyone is welcome to stop by to ask questions about their gardening concerns. Stop by our booth! We would love to talk with you!
Oct. 11
Senior Appreciation Day
Senior Appreciation Day will be held Sunday, Oct. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at River of Life Church, 5311 Black Hollow Road, Dublin. Internationally known evangelist David Ring will be our special guest speaker. Seniors, their families, children, and grandchildren are warmly invited to join us for this special service honoring the senior adults in our community.
Oct. 12
PLANT-BASED COOKING SCHOOL:
Monday, October 12th, 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 “SOUP & SALAD”. This is a FREE event. Any questions, contact Joya Cleveland at 276-617-2875.
First Annual Super Senior Christian Conference
The conference will feature David Ring, the Rogers Family Southern Gospel group, and presentations from local police and fire departments addressing senior safety and community awareness. The conference will also provide opportunities for fellowship, spiritual encouragement, and information about resources available to seniors. There is no conference registration charge. Registration is required because space is limited. Lunch will be available for $15 per day, and you can reserve it at the time of registration.
Oct. 15
Sons of Confederate Veterans
The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery Camp 1784 will meet on Thursday, October 15, 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. There will be a guest speaker. For further information, please call 540-320-4315 or 540-239-9864.
Oct. 21
First Baptist Church 4-night Fall Revival
First Baptist Church will sponsor a “4-night Fall Revival” October 21-24 at 7:00 p.m. nightly. Pastor Justin Phillips of Allisonia Holiness Church will deliver the message on October 21, Pastor Perry Slaughter of Valley Harvest Ministries on October 22, Pastor Delores Caldwell of Power of Deliverance Holiness Church on October 23, and Pastor Gary Hash of Jubilee Christian Center on October 24. All are invited and encouraged to come out and attend the revival services to be refreshed, revived, and restored in the Lord. First Baptist Church is located at 220 Magazine Street, Pulaski where Rev. Douglas Patterson is the host pastor.
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
We are a support group for grief, weight loss and more. 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.