THURSDAY

Art Club Roundtable

Christine Carr will provide information about preparing your art portfolio as well as present some of her photography. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Taubman Museum of Art, downtown Roanoke.

FRIDAY >> SUNDAY

Stocked Market

The Junior League of Roanoke Valley hosts the 21st annual Stocked Market fundraiser. More than 140 merchants from across the country will be featured. All events are at the Roanoke Civic Center. 853-5483. www.stockedmarketjlrv.org

l Tonight, the league will hold "Splurge," a cocktail preview shopping party. The theme is "High Class and Bluegrass." Tickets are $45 per person or $80 per couple.

l On Friday, two hours before the event opens to the public, a "Sneak Peek" Preview Coffee will begin at 9 a.m. Tickets are $15.

l Then general admission will be Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets (good for all three days) are $8 in advance; $9, door.

FRIDAY

40th Annual YMCA Crafts Fair

Featuring unique handcrafted works from more than 80 juried vendors including fine art, photography, jewelry, pottery, fabric crafts, children's toys, soaps, candles, doormats, brooms, furniture, metal, glass, and wood works. Noon to 5 p.m. University Mall, Blacksburg. 961-9622, vtymca.org

FRIDAY

Night Photo Shoot

The Virginia Museum of Transportation is offering the opportunity for a night photo shoot of its renowned Norfolk & Western Class A 1218 and Class J 611 steam locomotives. $50. 7 p.m. Virginia Museum of Transportation. 342-5670.

SATURDAY

Big Lick Conspiracy

Roanoke's only inprovisational comedy group presents hilarios on-the-spot theatre and you get to be part of it. There's no script, no set and no costumes. 8 p.m. $9. Jefferson Center. 345-2550.

SATURDAY

Roanoke Valley Comicon

Comic books, toys, collectible card games, magazines and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5. Salem Civic Center, 375-3004.

SATURDAY

Smith Mountain Lake Holiday Market

Featuring numerous businesses including Pampered Chef, Mary Kay Cosmetics, 2 Sisters Gourmet, Discovery Toys, Tupperware, Southern Living At Home. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Westlake Country Club, 360 Chesnut Creek Drive, Hardy. 493-5478.

SATURDAY

World Championship Motorcycle and Quad ICE Racing

Roanoke Civic Center, 853-5483.

SATURDAY

Fiddlin' for the Free Clinic & Health and Safety Expo

Sponsored by the Free Clinic of Franklin County. Featuring bluegrass bands and health screenings, an auction and food. Event starts at 2 p.m., with Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice taking the stage at 8:30 p.m. (Read our story about former patient and headliner Junior Sisk) Daytime concert, $5; nighttime concert, $10; present daytime ticket at the night show for $5 discount. Health and Safety Expo is free. Franklin County High School, 700 Tanyard Road, Rocky Mount. 489-7500.

SATURDAY

Adopt-a-Pet Day

Help out a kitten or puppy from The League for Animal Protection or a retired racer from Star City Greyhound Adoptions. Food vendors, live music, pet accessories, crafters, wine tasting and more. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5. Virginia Mountain Vineyards, 4204 Old Fincastle Road, Fincastle. 473-2979.

SUNDAY

"Love Me Tender"

Presented by The Salem Choral Society. Featuring love songs of the 20th century. 3 p.m. Andrew Lewis Middle School, Salem. $15. Children and students are free. 761-4727.

SUNDAY

Birding around Roanoke

Bird along the Roanoke River, visit local parks and Mill Mountain. 1 p.m. Towers Mall, lower level parking lot. 580-5214.

TUESDAY

Alternative Thanksgiving

Learn how to cook for your vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free friends. 6 to 7:15 p.m. Free. Roanoke Main Library. 853-2477.

TAKE THE KIDS

DAILY Storytimes + Crafts

Young child storytime, Toddlers' Morning Out or other book and library events are available at many libraries almost every day. Many storytimes have craft, music or other activities to accompany the story. For more information, call or visit the Web site of the library or location nearest you.

THURSDAY

Family Movie: "Up"

The animated story about a 78-year-old man who decides to travel upward with the help of thousands of balloons and a curious little boy. Free popcorn. 6:30 p.m. HQ/419 Library, 772-7507.

Also showing on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Meadowbrook Library, Shawsville. 382-6965.

SATURDAY

X-box 360 Guitar Hero III Tournament

Divisions for all age groups. 3 to 6 p.m. $10. The Franklin Center, 50 Claiborne Ave., Rocky Mount. 483-9293.

SATURDAY

Cardapalooza

Local artists, including Kate Anderson, Carolyn Deck, Amy Avery-Grubel, Lore Deighan and Claire Eller, will provide guidance and unique supplies to help creative minds of all ages make one-of-a-kind cards. Noon to 4 p.m. $5. The Jacksonville Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane South, Floyd. 745-2784, jacksonvillecenter.org.

SATURDAY

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast, crafts, games, and more. "Admission" is a new, unwrapped children's toy for the Marine Corps "Toys for Tots" program. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tanglewood Mall. 989-4388.

TUESDAY

Children's Butterfly Garden

Participants will come up with plans for the butterfly garden. 6:30 p.m. Free. Jessie Peterman Library, 321 W. Main St., Floyd. 382-6965.

WEDNESDAY

Children's Music Club

Come learn songs for children. For families and musicians of all ages. 6:30 to 7 p.m. Free. Radford Library. 731-3621.