Nii Tettey Tetteh and The Kusun Ensemble perform Saturday at the Jefferson Center.

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Nii Tettey Tetteh and The Kusun Ensemble

This ensemble mixes traditional dances and Ghanaian music. Presented by WinterSun Productions of Floyd. $20, general; $10, children. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Jefferson Center, Roanoke. (866) 345-2550, jeffcenter.org.

Forever Wild 2006

A multimedia event celebrating the preservation of the environment. Featuring singer/storyteller Walkin' Jim Stoltz, singer/songwriter Joyce Johnson Rouse aka "Earth Mama," Kim Weitkamp, a member of the National Storytelling Network and the Virginia Storytelling Alliance. Sponsored by Musicians United to Sustain the Environment. Free. 7 p.m. Hollins University Chapel, Roanoke. 929-4563, virginiaforestwatch.com.

Book 'Em

More than 60 authors, including Roanoker Maureen Robb, will be offering free workshops, seminars, discussions, talks and signing copies of their books. Forty percent of the proceeds benefit the Book 'Em Foundation which supports literacy efforts. Waynesboro High School, 1200 West Main St., Waynesboro. 942-6683.

Vinton Fall Festival

5K run/walk, crafters and business showcase, food vendors, entertainment at two stages, carriage rides, agricultural judging, children's activities, doggy dress-up contest and more. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Vinton. 343-1364, vintonchamber.com.

Craig County Fall Festival

"Celebrate Our Roots" is the theme of this 24th annual event, featuring live entertainment, street fair, antique car show and more. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main St., New Castle. 864-5004.

Fall Book Sale

Hosted by the Friends of the Bedford Public Library. Contributions of clean books are needed for this fundraiser, especially paperbacks, children's and best-selling hardcover books. Donations of CDs, cassettes and videos will also be accepted. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bedford Central Library, 321 North Birdge St., Bedford. 586-3075 or 586-8911 ext. 18, friendsofbedfordlibrary.org.

Bracket Drag Racing

IHRA-sanctioned racing at Motor Mile Dragway. 1 p.m. (gates open at 10 a.m.). Saturdays through Oct. 28. 6749 Lee Highway, Radford. General admission: $10, $1 for kids. (540) 639-1700.

Pine Spur Hunt Club Dances

8 to 11:30 p.m. with Cross Country. Pine Spur Hunt Club, Vinton. 890-9891.

Kentland Folklife Festival

A collaboration of various Virginia Tech and Montgomery County organizations. Celebrating agricultural and coal mining heritage. Also with the Kentland Folk Art Sale and live music. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kentland Farm, Whitethorne Road, Blacksburg. 231-5915, vt.edu.

NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series

Racing at Motor Mile Speedway. 7 p.m. (Gates open at 2). 6749 Lee Highway, Radford. Tickets: $10-$50, $1 for kids. (540) 639-1700.

Jazzburg

Leslie Brooks headlines this third annual event featuring live jazz, local food and more. Flip Shoemaker, Cyrus Pace, Virginia Tech Jazz Orchestra and others will also perform. 2 to 6 p.m. Blacksburg Farmers Marker, corner of Draper Road and Roanoke St. 552-2636, montgomerycc.org.

Youth Explosion

A large performance-based event with musicians and bands, dancers, poetry readings and more. Free. 3 to 6 p.m. Art Museum of Western Virginia, Roanoke. 342-5760, artmuseumroanoke.org.

Fiddle, Banjo and Dance Club Jamboree