Spring Fling: The MacDowell Music Club’s annual Spring Fling, featuring the Roan Street Ramblers, will take place April 11 at 7 p.m. at the Rural Retreat Depot. All proceeds will go to the Rural Retreat Schools.
Car Show: Fort Chiswell High will host a car show from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. Entry fee is $20 per vehicle and each car entry receives a free barbecue lunch. Barbecue will be sold for $10.  Funds go for the Fort Chiswell Softball Team.
Trail Challenge: Ivanhoe Civic League presents the 2026 Spring Cowboy Trail Challenge on Sunday, April 12, at 3 p.m. Admission is $5, with ringside parking priced at $10 at the Ivanhoe Jubilee Park/Horse Show Grounds.
Plant-based Cooking School:  Monday, April 13, at 6:30 pm, at the Wytheville SDA Church, 1600 Chapman Road, Wytheville. Come learn ways to prevent, reverse and/or improve pre-Diabetes and Type II Diabetes one bite at a time in a simple, delicious way. This is a free event. Any questions, contact Joya Cleveland at 276-617-2875. Â
Bloodmobile: The Rural Retreat Community Center will host a Bloodmobile visit on Tuesday, April 14, from noon to 6 p.m. All types of blood are needed.
Social Services: The Bland County Department of Social Services will host a 4 p.m. meeting on April 15 at the court house at 612 Main St., Suite 208, Bland.
Spaghetti Supper: Mt. Pleasant UMC will have a Spaghetti Supper on April 18 from 4-7 p.m. The church is located at 200 Mt. Pleasant Road, Wytheville. There will be homemade, spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, drinks and desserts! Cost? Your generous donation! Everyone is welcome!
Rural Retreat Library: The Annual Dinner With An Author and Silent Auction will be Saturday, April 18, from 2-4 p.m. at the Rural Retreat Depot. Admission is $15, featuring author Stephen Starring Grant: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home.
Music Students: MacDowell Music Club will meet April 20 at 7 p.m. at Rural Retreat Methodist Church. Local music students will provide the program. Everyone is welcome to this free program.
Chamber Event: Wytheville-Wythe-Bland Chamber of Commerce will host Administrative Professional's Day on Wednesday, April 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre.
Fishing Day: The Department of Wildlife Resources Wythe County Kids Fishing Day will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wytheville Community College Pond. Free for those under 15.
Barrel Racing: Crab Hill Farm Barrel Race at 154 Fleming Road, Crab Hill Arena, will kick off barrel season on Friday, May 1, with exhibitions at 5:30 p.m. and a show at 8:30 p.m. Youth, Masters and Adults may roll from the open. PeeWee free/no payback, Open $33+$2 IBRA Fee, Youth $23+$2 IBRA Fee, Adults $18+$2 IBRA Fee. Â
Paint Party: Crockett Chapel United Methodist Church will hold a Brunch and Paint Party on Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m., hosted by Aiden Burkentine. Cost is $15.
BBQ: The Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Department will have its spring barbecue fundraiser on Friday, May 8, at 3 p.m. Cost is $8 per plate or donation. The meal includes hand pulled pork barbecue with homemade sauce, coleslaw, baked beans and a dessert.Â
Radio Club:Â The Briarpatch Amateur Radio Club serves amateur radio operators in Southwest Virginia and northwestern North Carolina. All amateur radio operator are invited to the on-air weekly gathering held each Tuesday night at 8 p.m. with a frequency of 147.090+ and 103.5 tone. Additional information can be found online at www.vaemcommdb.or/BARC/ or on the Briarpatch Amateur Radio Club Facebook page.
