This week’s Pulaski County Pulse announcements
Aug. 23
Homecoming
Please join us for Homecoming at Memorial Christian Church in Draper on Sunday, August 23, at 11:00 AM. The event will feature singing by The Redeemer’s, with lunch to follow. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Aug. 26
Revival
Pulaski Christian Church will hold revival starting Wednesday, August 26 – Saturday, August 29. 7 pm Wednesday-Friday, and noon on Saturday. Henry Brickey, the Christian rap artist, will be there on Friday, and there will be live music on Saturday, along with a BBQ dinner by donation. Fantastic speakers, so please come join us!
Aug. 28
Dublin High School Class of 1964
Reunion committee has scheduled a class reunion gathering for August 28th, 2026, at Sal’s Italian Restaurant, West End Radford from 5pm-8pm. Causal dress, each will order their own meal and beverage. Come and socialize with old stories and good company. Send me a message so we will have a head count for room setup. Kay Petterson 540-616-9210.
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. 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. 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. 26
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@jetbroadbsnd.com or 540-320-1615 . Thank you. Hope to see you there.
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.