Weekly calendar of events: September 8 

Today-Monday

AAUW Used Book Sale

Thousands of gently used hardbacks, paperbacks, tapes, CDs, DVDs, and more. Proceeds support local and national scholarships for women.

When: 1 to 6 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday

Where: Upper level Tanglewood Mall, 4420 Electric Road, Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: 384-0428, rvaauw@gmail.com, roanokevalley-va.aauw.net/

TODAY

Fourth Annual Grandparents Day

Event with live music, contests, costume contest, food and drinks. Sponsored by Generation Solutions, Richfield Retirement and Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.

Where: Tanglewood Mall, 4420 Electric Road, Roanoke

When: 1 to 5 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: 777-6326, wschultz@roanokecountyva.gov

Wednesday

Radical Reels Tour

The 2013 Banff Mountain Film Festival’s Radical Reels tour, featuring the world’s best action films about skiing, boarding, climbing, biking, kayaking and other outdoor adventures. RSVP is encouraged.

When: 5:30 to 10 p.m.

Where: Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Ave., Roanoke

Cost: Free with canned food donation

Contact: 343-1550, pete@roanoke.org, www.roanokeoutside.com/radicalreels

Thursday

Real Food: Dry it Now

Learn about food dehydration, taste samples, view equipment, and take home resources. Presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension and Roanoke County Libraries.

When: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Where: South County Library, 6303 Merriman Road, Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: 772-7524, dchappel@vt.edu

Friday

‘Haunted Roanoke’ Book Talk & Signing

L.B. Taylor, author of “Haunted Roanoke,” will speak about his book and some local haunts.

When: 7 to 8 p.m.

Where: History Museum of Western Virginia, 1 Market Square, Roanoke

Cost: $5 for non-museum members

Contact: 342-5770, info@vahistorymuseum.org, www.vahistorymuseum.org

Friday-Saturday

Cave Spring Lions Club Rummage Sale

Proceeds to benefit various charitable causes, including sight conservation, the Leader Dog Program, eye exams and glasses for the needy. Rain or shine.

When: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Cave Spring Lions Club Clubhouse, 5004 Colonial Ave., Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: 774-2047

Saturday

E.C.O. Electronic Waste Day

Recycle household electronic waste at Roanoke Natural Foods or Yokohama Tire in Salem

When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: 345-5523, Yonah@cleanvalley.org, www.cleanvalley.org

Fort Lewis Fire Department Chicken Barbecue

Meal of chicken, baked beans, potato salad, roll, dessert and beverage with proceeds benefitting the Fort Lewis Fire Department.

When: 4 to 7 p.m.

Where: Fort Lewis Fire Department, 3915 W. Main St., Salem

Cost: $9

Contact: 798-7656

Valley Bank’s Oak Barrel Blues Festival

Barbecue, beer, bourbon and blues music by Moonshine Society, Kevin Selfe and the Tornadoes, Bernard Allison, Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers. Tickets available in advance at Valley Bank locations.

When: Noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 14

Where: Elmwood Park, 706 Jefferson St., Roanoke

Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the gate

Contact: www.downtownroanoke.org

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