The Glebe will hold its second weekend of "Music in the Mountains" this weekend.

On Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. Deanne Vance will present a solo piano recital of music by Bach, Scarlatti, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Scriabin and Poulenc.

Deanne has a Ph.D. in piano performance from the University of Michigan and has performed with symphony orchestras. There is no admission charge and refreshments will be served after all performances. Reservations must be made as seats are limited.

Please call Carole Edwards at 591-2465 or e-mail Carole at jwce13@gmail.com.

Rescue squad bake sale

The Troutville Volunteer Rescue Squad will hold a bake sale and blood pressure checks at Kroger in Daleville on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Submitted by Ashley Amos

Rescue squad hosts Halloween bash

The Troutville Volunteer Rescue Squad is throwing a Halloween party! Come see us from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, for a fun-filled night, featuring games, a costume contest, and of course -- lots of candy! The costume contest starts at 8 p.m. ... don't miss it! Come on down and join us for a ghoulishly good time!

Submitted by Ashley Amos

Ruritan pancake breakfast

The Bonsack/Blue Ridge Ruritan Club will hold a pancake breakfast at the Bonsack Applebee's on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Tickets are $5.00. Call 977-0002 or 977-2604.

National summer dean's list

National College in the Roanoke Valley has released the Dean's List for the Summer Terms. The following students from Botetourt County achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 and thus achieving the honor and privilege of being placed on the Dean's List:

Tinsley Adams, James Wheeler of Blue Ridge

Ashley Moseley of Buchanan

Amber Martin of Troutville

Great gourds

Jack had his bean stalk and Dottie Underwood has her giant gourd plant. Like a fairy tale and fortunately not like a Halloween tale, the giant gourd plant has found a magic place and grew and grew this summer! The Botetourt View could wax poetic how it grew all the way down to the James River and the elves and fairies made boats out of the gourds and had a big adventure on the James River! Alas all for naught!

The reality? Underwood of Springwood Greenhouse used her green thumb when she planted this gourd plant. It has a stalk as think as a child's arm and it grew across the greenhouse and out the ventilation window then branched out grew across the floor and out the front door. The giant gourds -- two of them -- formed on the ventilation window.

Underwood said, "I have never seen such a plant, but I think that these two gourds are going to be the only ones to form because the weather has gotten cooler." They are gianormous!

Sale at Fincastle United Methodist

The rooms are beginning to fill up with treasures over at the Fincastle United Methodist Church Family Life Center. On Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. the church volunteers including youth will be selling gently used items. "The monies raised will go to fund many of the churches "fruitful congregation" missions locally and with our youth," said volunteer fall sale coordinator Barb Vinal.

"Fruitful congregations" refers to a movement among churches based on a book by the same that FUMC has adopted as a combined mission statement for the congregation.

The items in the sale cover the following categories: toys, baby items, decorations, baked goods, household goods, antiques, handmade crafts, yard items, kitchen items and what ever turns up!

Vinal, Gail Ross and Bonnie Elliott are some of the volunteers working hard to arrange the sale which will be held in the social hall of the FLC. Plenty of street and lot parking across from the FLC is available on Saturdays.

Hot dogs and other food will be available during the event.

For further information, call 473-3001.

Church celebrates pastor's 25th anniversary

On Sunday, Oct. 4th, Glade Creek Baptist Church in Blue Ridge, celebrated 25 years of ministry with Dr. Philip E. Ayers as the pastor.

He was recognized by the deacons, who related instances of faithful service to the congregation as a whole, as well as individually, during times of crises and need. Dr. Phil was also thanked and given a round of applause as they recalled the dedication and hard work he lead on the recent renovation of the sanctuary.

Representing the congregation, the deacons presented Pastor Ayers with an anniversary clock and a financial gift to show their gratitude for his many years of service. Pastor Ayers gave special recognition to his wife, Lois, in honor of her faithfulness and support to him and the church during his years of ministry.

"She is why I am still here," was his statement of praise, as he gave her a loving hug and kiss at the pulpit.

Larry Seay, one of Pastor Ayers' favorite local Christian singers, gave recognition and ministry in singing. Numerous members of the local Christian Motorcycle Association (BRCR Chapter #264), of which Pastor Ayers is their chaplain, also attended the service and celebration.

A potluck luncheon concluded the day of celebration for the entire congregation and visitors.

Submitted by Debbie Burch

Bryant Orchards to hold Fall Harvest Day

Bryant Orchards is hosting a Fall Harvest Day on Oct. 24. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities will include apple butter making, popcorn popped in black kettle, baked goods, funnel cakes, moonwalk and train rides for children. Apples, jams, honey, nuts, pumpkins, and cider for sale in the store. The orchard is located across from Lord Botetourt High School, just before the Daleville Post office.

If you have any questions, call 537-2013.