OCTOBER 2008

Lords Acre Sale – October 4.  Bland County Fairgrounds.  A time of worship and a sale of products by churches throughout Bland County.  276-688-4028.

 

Lords Acre Sale – October 4.  Rural Retreat Community Center.  276-686-4075.

 

Steplighters – October 4.  Wytheville Community Center. 

8-11 p.m.  276-228-5828.

 

“Virginia’s Statewide Archaeology in Time and Space:  17,000 Years of Human Occupation” – October 4.  1 p.m.  Wolf Creek Indian Village & Museum.  Mike Barber, Virginia DHR State Archaeologist.  Bring out your yard artifacts (or unusual rocks) after his talk Mike has agreed to take a little time to help identify them for you. 276-688-3438. www.indianvillage.org

 

Wytheville Fire Prevention Parade – October 11.  7 p.m.  North 4th Street, Wytheville.  276-223-3302.

 

Wythe-Bland March for Babies – October 11.  10 a.m.  Wither’s Park, Wytheville.  276-228-5411 (Nancy Pack) or

276-688-3361 (Don Hodock).

 

30th Annual George Wythe Band Festival – October 11.  George Wythe High School, Wytheville.  276-228-3981.

 

Festival of Leaves – October 11-12.  Bland County Fairgrounds.  This 2-day festival features continuous free entertainment, children’s activities, exhibits and old fashioned hayrides; craft, food, and flea market sales; with no admission or parking fees.  276-688-4028.

 

Ultra Marathon – October 11.  New River Trail State Park, Foster Falls.  276-699-6778.

 

Senior Van Tours – October 14, 15, 21, or 22.  New River Trail State Park, Foster Falls.  276-699-6778.

 

Breast Cancer Awareness Ladies Night Out – October 16.  Wytheville Community Center.  276-228-0475.

 

Halloween Costume Contest – October 25.  New River Trail State Park, Foster Falls.  276-699-6778.

 

Pumpkin Pick & Corn Maze – October 2008.  William’s Orchard, West Lee Highway (Route 11), Rural Retreat.  276-686-4851.

 

OctoberFest – Date & Time TBD.  Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park, Wytheville.  Sponsored by Wythe Arts

Council.  276-625-0065.  www.wythevillefestival.org