Cripple Creek News
Happy Birthday wishes to: Bobby Musser on October 24, Sue Ayers on October 24, Margaret Musser on October 24, Jay Bird Umberger on October 25, Brandon Dunford on October 25, Mary Jo McKenzie on October 25, Joleigh Blankenship on October 25, Abigail Payne on October 27, Linda Luck on October 28, Joe Hash on October 28, Sarah Rudolph on October 28, Debbie Pickle on October 28, Chad Crigger on October 28, Grayson Simmons on October 28, Alyssa Scott on October 29, Jack Corvin on October 29, Will Hawley on October 29, Madyson Callahan on October 30.
Deepest sympathy is sent to the family of Ester Kincer and the family of Charlie Mlynski.
Downtown Wytheville Mayhem on Main Street Kids Fun Run will be held on Saturday, October 31st, at 2 p.m. There will be various stations, obstacles, challenges, prizes for the best costume and for the top finishers in each age category. For more information you may call 276-223-3378.
Sunny Hills United Church at 2973 North 4th Street, will have a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 24th, 5-7 p.m. There will be games, food, inflatables, hayrides, cake walk, chili cookoff, face painting, popcorn, lots of candy and a children's and adult costume contest. This is a free event.
There will be a Trunk-Or-Treat at the Rural Retreat Heritage Park in Rural Retreat, on Saturday, October 31st, 1-3 p.m. They are looking for participants who want to decorate their vehicle, dress up, pass out treats and help make Halloween a fun and safe afternoon for the kids. For more information you may contact Leslie Vanover at 276-686-4221.
Church Street Trunk or Treat will be held on Church Street, Saturday, October 31st, 6-8 p.m. Cars/trucks will be on display hosted by Community Churches, First Responders, local small businesses and hosting families handing out treats/candy.
The Town of Rural Retreat Shred Day will be held on Saturday, October 24th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rural Retreat Town Hall.
Dr. Pepper Day will be held at the Rural Retreat Depot on Sunday, October 25th, 1-4 p.m. There will be a huge exhibit of Dr. Pepper Memorabilia and free tee shirts beginning at 2 p.m.
The Rural Retreat Lake Monster Mash will be held on Friday, October 30th, 5:30-8 p.m. There will be hayrides at 4 p.m. till dark, craft corner with cocoa and cider will be held 4-7:30 p.m., costume contest at 7:15 p.m. and Movie Under The Stars will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Asbury Church on Church Street in Rural Retreat, will have a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31st, 6-8 p.m. There will be free hotdogs, popcorn and hot chocolate.
Evergreen Church at 534 Winding Road, will have a Donation Supper and Fellowship on Saturday, November 14th, at 5 p.m. Come and warm up with delicious chili beans, soup and baked potato.
Morgan Crabtree with Chasing Pieces has donated to Speedwell Elementary School at Student-led Staff Trolley. The trolley will allow students to practice academic skills as well as social and independence skills.
Speedwell United Methodist Church's Thanksgiving Meal will be held on Saturday, November 14th, at 5 p.m. Get some good food and enjoy some fellowship.
There will be a Craft Sale at West End Methodist Church on Saturday, October 24th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be hotdogs and baked goods for sale.
The Town of Parks and Recreation will have a Teen Pool Take Over on Friday, October 30th, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Rec Center Pool. Admission is $5 and there will be music, swimming, games, prizes and giveaways.
A Wild Adventure: A Smart Zoo Experience in Wytheville will be held on Tuesday, October 27th, 2-7 p.m. at Lowe's Store. There will be fully animatronic animals and Deep Dish Cookies. Some of the things to do is: soft play equipment for the kids, fossil dig pits, face painting, temporary tattoos and more.
GFWC Wytheville Women's Club is collecting new coats, all sizes, to help local kids stay warm this winter. You may drop them off at Aschenbach Ford or Aschenbach Chevrolet by November 7th.
I sure did not like seeing the frost this week but it did warm up to be some very nice days. I do love looking at the Fall trees as they turn colors.
There were several that attended a Swap Party at the home of Glenda Lowe last Saturday. Some of the items brought were crafts items, food items and treats. Of course there was a lot of food to enjoy.
Prayer concerns are: need prayers for my brother Jerry Lowe as he is now in Hospice Care and also for Kathy Testerman that is also in Hospice Care, the hurricane victims, Tony Sult, Melissa Dalton, Steve King, Glenda Lowe, Lynn Bass, Bo Testerman, Darrell Rosenbaum, Lucy Grubb, Harry and Kay Fleming, Kendra Dunkley, Rodney Pack, Molly Johnson, Threasa Lowe, Linda and Jerry Porter, Jimmy Dunkley, Danny Jonas, Daphne Rosenbaum, Kenny Sayers, Sandra Wright, Gus Kincer, Clyde King, Sr., Libby King, Rabbit Catron, Phyllis Stamper, the safety of all churches and schools, the safety of all First Responders, our Military Peronnel, for all the sick and shut ins, those in the hospital and nursing homes, and especially for the unsaved.
Until next time: A Pumpkin Carving Prayer: cut the top: God fill my mind with Your truth, scoop the inside: clean my heart and help me choose what is right, carve the eyes: help me see others with kindness, carve the nose: remind me to be thankful for every blessing, carve the mouth: give me words that encourage and share Your love, add the light: let the light of Jesus shine through everything I do. God bless each of you.
