With Halloween just 10 away, good weather & the Hokie football team on a bye week, there's quite a bit of events happening at Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg and throughout the New River Valley. In fact, I have over 85 big events (what we classify as featured events) on NextThreeDays from Friday-Saturday making this one of the biggest weekends for local fun for the year.
Here's a Rundown of 30 of the Best Events: 1. Two-Day Symposium: Mountains, Rivers, and Roads: Understanding Appalachia Radford University, Radford Friday, October 21, 2022, 2:30 - 9:00 PM and Saturday, October 22, 2022, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Admission: Free The Radford University Honors College presents the two-day symposium "Mountains, Rivers, and Roads: Understanding Appalachia". The symposium is a multi-disciplinary event focused on fostering connections and common ground within this complex region. You will hear academic and non-academic speakers share interests, research, and experiences relating to Appalachia from all corners and vantages. Highlights include a full schedule of research and community presentations, food experiences, Friday screening of the comedy horror film "Tucker and Dale vs. Evil" at 7PM and a live show from the horror fiction podcast Old Gods of Appalachia on Saturday. Admission is free and is open to the entire New River Valley community. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678743
2. 2022 Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival Sinkland Farms, Christiansburg Friday, October 21, 2022 - Sunday, October 30, 2022, 4:00 - 8:00 PM (Thursdays & Fridays) and 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Saturdays & Sundays) Thursdays & Fridays Admission: Adults: $12.00, Seniors, Military & First Responders: $11.00, Children 3 & Under: Free Saturday & Sundays Admission: Adults: $15.00, Seniors, Military & First Responders: $14.00, Children 3 & Under: Free Sinkland Farms continues their 31st Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy six weekends, jam-packed with activities, music, food, and fun for the whole family. It's Hokie Spirit Weekend this weekend. On Saturday, come dressed as the "Best Hokie Fan" for a chance to win a prize. Enjoy the HokieBird, The Highty Tighties performing and the Virginia Tech Cheerleaders on site. Other activities include hayrides to a 10-acre pumpkin patch, make your way through the 5 acre corn maze, and visit with Sinkland's farm animals. Featuring Ride-a-Rescue horseback trail rides, pony rides, a huge kid’s zone with a barrel train ride, giant slide, kids zip line and many games. Everyone always enjoys Sinkland's entertainment such as blacksmith demonstrations, local live music while sipping adult beverages on the terrace. You can watch pig racing, try your luck at their Bad AXE Throw and feast with local food trucks. The festival grounds include the area's most noted Arts & Crafts vendors and Pop-up Boutiques. Sinkland has been voted the Best Pumpkin Patch in Virginia and Best Farm to Visit. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=668022
3. Bonfire Fridays at Beliveau with Chloe and Stewart Scales Beliveau Farm Winery, Blacksburg Friday, October 21, 2022, 6:00 - 8:30 PM Admission: Free Enjoy the final Bonfire Fridays for the 2022 season. Hailing from opposite ends of the state of Virginia, Chloé and Stewart met in 2012 at the Floyd Country Store, brought together by a shared interest in the music of southwest Virginia. Chloé is a classically trained cellist who is exploring traditional music; Stewart is a self-taught bluegrass banjo, guitar, and bass player. Together they play a variety of styles, but folk and bluegrass are favorite genres. Enjoy a bonfire and the kitchen will close at 8:00 PM. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=662499
4. Rocktoberfest 2022 Lancaster House, Virginia Tech Friday, October 21, 2022, 6:00 - 9:30 PM Admission: $2.00 The YMCA at Virginia Tech and VT Spark presents their 3rd Annual Rocktoberfest. Enjoy live music, concessions and good vibes. Performers include: Smallhawks, Connor McCluskey, Soulstice A Cappella, BG Scott, Terrakosma and Leaning Tower. It's also a great opportunity to learn about both organizations and how you can become involved. All are welcome however the event is geared to college students. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679554
5. The WORX Band in Concert and Adult-Only Halloween Party & Costume Contest Sinkland Farms, Christiansburg Friday, October 21, 2022, 7:00 - 11:00 PM General Admission: $15.00, Seniors, Active Military and First Responders: $14.00 ! The WORX Band will be playing into the night with food trucks and drinks on the terrace. Food trucks in attendance include: Lazy Bulldog, Fat Bean Farm & Food Co., The Cotton Candy Lab, The Beet Box, Daddy Q's BBQ & Country Cuisine and Double H Concessions. Additionally there will be an Adult-only Costume Contest with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. The WORX is an award winning Mid-Atlantic regional band entertaining audiences for over 30 years. The professional musicianship, variety, and versatility will impress the hardest critics and leave you wanting to see more. Covering all genres of music from modern pop to hip hop, from country to the eighties, The Worx can play it all. Note: The concert is separate from festival admission. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=662566
6. Haunted Experience: 2022 Hexed Haunted Attraction Hexed Haunted Attraction, Elliston Friday, October 21, 2022 and Saturday, October 22, 2022, 7:00 - 10:30 PM Standard Admission: $25.00, VIP Admission Line Jump: $35.00, Groups of 10 or more: $20.00 per person (online only) Parking: $5.00 (cash only) The Hexed Haunted Farm presents their 2022 Hexed Haunted Attraction every Friday and Saturday starting on Friday, October 7th and continuing through Saturday, October 29th. Experience five different attractions at one ticket price: Scarecrow's Harvest, The Witch House, Manner's Meats, 1984: All Hallow's Eve, and the Freakshow. Within these attractions, you will find immersive environments, special FX, film-level animatronics, and screams of the terrified. They are dedicated to to delivering our guests with entertainment and customer satisfaction that will last a lifetime. A Low Scare option is also available per group by purchasing the $5.00 Low Scare Pumpkin Necklace. The first person in the group should wear the necklace. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678826
7. Haunted House: Haunted Hillside Manor St. Albans, Radford Friday, October 21, 2022 and Saturday, October 22, 2022, 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM General Admission: $20.00, Line Jump Tickets: $25.00 St. Albans continues their 2022 Haunted House titled "Haunted Hillside Manor" every Friday and Saturday through Saturday, October 29, 2022. Visit one of Virginia's best haunted houses this Halloween season. Saint Albans Sanatorium is a historical facility that began life in 1892 as a Lutheran boys' school. The school closed in 1911 and reopened in 1916 as an institution to treat the mentally ill. After the closing of medical facility in the 1990s, the facility has been open to paranormal investigators and the general public. No one under 10 will be permitted to enter. There is limited onsite parking at the event. Onsite parking is park at your own risk and is dependent on weather as it is in a field. Overflow parking is located in the parking lot of Badcock Furniture and a free shuttle will be running from 7:00 PM until everyone is returned to their vehicles.. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679173
8. Scary Movie Month: It and It Chapter Two Starlite Drive-In Theatre, Christiansburg Friday, October 21, 2022 and Saturday, October 22, 2022, 7:00 - 12:00 AM Adults: $8.00, Children Ages 6-12: $5.00, Children Ages 5 & Under: Free Starlite will be open for scary movies in October. Each weekend will be a different double feature during Scary Movie Month. "It" is a 2017 horror film rated R starring Bill Skarsgard, Jaeden Martell and Finn Wolfhard. Film Synopsis: In the summer of 1989, a group of bullied kids band together to destroy a shape-shifting monster, which disguises itself as a clown and preys on the children of Derry, their small Maine town. "It Chapter Two" is a 2019 horror film rated R starring Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy and Bill Hader. Film Synopsis: Twenty-seven years after their first encounter with the terrifying Pennywise, the Losers Club have grown up and moved away, until a devastating phone call brings them back. Movies start shortly after sunset. Cash or card accepted. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679183
9. Blacksburg Master Chorale 2022 Fall Concert: Treasures in Song - The Best of the BMC Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, Blacksburg Friday, October 21, 2022, 7:30 - 9:00 PM General Public: $20.00, Students / Seniors: $10.00 The Blacksburg Master Chorale presents their 2022 Fall Concert titled "Treasures In Song: The Best of the BMC". Join them for a magical evening of choral gems from their first 35 years including glorious classics by Rachmaninoff and Durufle`, moving spirituals from the likes of Harry T. Burleigh, and toe-tapping folk songs, one arranged by their own director, Dr. Dwight Bigler. Tickets will be available at the door or online. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679542
10. Play: The House of Yes Bondurant Auditorium, Radford University Friday, October 21, 2022 and Saturday, October 22, 2022, 7:30 - 9:00 PM, Sunday, October 23, 2022, 2:00 - 3:30 PM Admission: Free The Radford University College of Visual & Performing Arts presents the play "The House of Yes". They're creepy and they're kooky, they're the Pascals. Get ready for a good old-fashioned family Thanksgiving in this "screwball black comedy" about people who only play by rules they make up - sometimes as they go. Admission is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Content Disclosure: Mature Themes and Language (substance abuse, incest, gun violence, and dysfunctional family relationships). Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679522
11. The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Virginia Tech Haymarket Theater, Virginia Tech Friday, October 21, 2022, 9:00 - 11:00 PM General Public: $4.00, Virginia Tech Students with ID: Free Join the Tolls of Madness Cast for their special shadow cast performance of Rocky Horror. It's Leather and Lace night so wear as much or as little as you would like. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 musical comedy that stars Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick. A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. These shows are rated R and are appropriate for age 18 and up. Rocky Horror Survival Packs with everything you'll need for audience participation are $3.00, water guns are $1.00 and glow sticks will be available for 50¢. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679483
12. New River Rapid's Falling For Flyball 2022 Tournament for Dogs Blacksburg Community Center / Recreation Center, Blacksburg Saturday, October 22, 2022, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday, October 23, 2022, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Admission: Free New River Rapids Flyball Club and Flying Fur present the two-day Falling For Flyball 2022 Flyball Tournament for dogs. Flyball is a very fast-paced (and loud) relay race for dogs. The tournament will feature 20 teams competing. At first glance, Flyball is quite the contract to more traditional obedience based events. Loud with barking dogs and their handlers getting them amped up, it's like attending a rock concert versus a symphony. But don't let the apparent chaos fool you, these dogs are amazing athletes and spend many hours in training and practice. Admission is free and well behaved, leashed spectator dogs are welcome. Sam's Hot Dog Stand food truck will be available on Sunday only from 11:30 AM -- 1:30 PM. There will also be a great raffle for “dog stuff” and a baked goods table. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679547
13. Run United 5k and 1 Mile Run / Walk Margaret Beeks Elementary School, Blacksburg Saturday, October 22, 2022, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Register Before Race Day: 5k: $30.00, One Mile Run/Walk: $15.00 Race Day Registration: 5k: $35.00, One Mile Run/Walk: $20.00 Core Physical Therapy presents the Run United 5k and 1 Mile Run / Walk to benefit the United Way NRV starting and ending at Margaret Beeks Elementary School. All proceeds will go to the United Way of the New River Valley. Please consider bringing a canned food item to donate to United Way to help those in need. There will be a $200 cash prize for the first place female and the first place male participating in the 5K. There will also be a 50/50 raffle as well as a gift giveaway for the runners (via bib numbers) including gift cards from McAlister's Deli, SubStation II, Your Pie Pizza, Sam's Hotdogs, two one-month gold memberships to Blacksburg Boxing and Fitness and four football tickets to the Virginia Tech vs. UVA game on Saturday, November 26th. Online registration will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, October 21st. Participants will be able to sign up in person on race day with payment by cash or check only on race day. Race day cost increases by $5.00 for each race. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679502
14. Craft & Draft 2022 Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery, Radford Saturday, October 22, 2022, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Admission: Fr Come out for a day of shopping, food, drinks, and music, at Radford's favorite arts and crafts festival featuring over 35 handcrafted unique and original artists. Plus enjoy craft beer on tap, food trucks, and all day live music. Craft & Draft is a handcrafted marketplace with a festival flair, celebrating eight years in Radford, Virginia and organized by local non-profit MountainTrotter Arts and a dedicated group of volunteers. The event is free, family friendly and dog friendly, is created to celebrate the amazing vendors - the artists, photographers, jewelry makers, creators, musicians, chefs, you name it - all high quality and completely unique and original. Each year, Craft & Draft chooses a local non-profit or charity to benefit. The music line-up includes The Kind, Curtis Eller's American Circus and JoJo Stockton & Solacoustix. The event is free to attend although they will happily accept donations at the door. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679179
15. Celebrate Virginia Wine Month JBR Vineyards & Virginia Farm Winery Tasting Room, Radford Saturday, October 22, 2022, 12:00 - 5:00 PM and Sunday, October 23, 2022, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Admission: Free Wine Tasting: $5.00 Glasses of Wine: $5.00 Wine Bottles: $10.00-$20.00 Join the statewide monthlong wine celebration and experience the Pulaski Wine Trail featuring Pulaski County's four vineyards. Start with JBR Vineyards, taste their classic wines and pick up a special map of the Pulaski wineries. Visit all four Pulaski wineries and receive a special commemorative Pulaski County wine glass. And, buy four bottles or more of JBR wine and receive a canvas wine tote bag. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679485 16. Tricks For Treats Skateboard Contest Christiansburg Skate Park, Christiansburg Saturday, October 22, 2022, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Skateboard Contest Entry: $10.00, Spectators: Free The Christiansburg Aquatic Center and the Greenhouse Boardshop presents Tricks For Treats Skateboard Contest. Trick For Treats Skate Contest offers beginners, intermediate and advanced street contests. There will also be a Best Trick Mini Ramp Contest and Best Trick 6 Stair Contest. Registration includes a t-shirt. Music will be provided by DJ CSharp and Virginia Tech's Digging In The Crates. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678734
17. Blacksburg Brew Do 2022 Historic Smithfield, Blacksburg Saturday, October 22, 2022, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Regular Tasting Tickets: Advance Tickets: $35.00, Day of Tickets: $40.00 VIP Tickets: Tasting Tickets: $70.00 (No day of tickets), Non-Tasting Tickets: $25.00 (No day of tickets) Non-Tasting Tickets: $10.00 in Advance and the Day Of, Children 12 & Under: Free Blacksburg Partnership presents the13th Annual Blacksburg Brew Do. The festival welcomes back the best in craft brewers from the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond, offering an outstanding selection of ales, lagers, pilsners, stouts, ciders and more. Delicious food and terrific music complement a great day of beer tasting. Lily Comer will open the music at the festival and will be followed by headliner American Idol contestant and former Hokie football player Dan Marshall. There are three level of tickets available including regular tasting, VIP and non-tasting tickets. VIP tickets are limited and will only be available in advance. VIP tasting tickets allows ticket holders early access to the festival beginning at 12:00 PM along with access to the VIP Tent which will include additional exclusive beer and bourbon tastings not available to regular tasting ticket holders, and light snacks along with 20 beer tasting tickets and tasting glass. VIP non-tasting tickets are also available this year. Regular tasting tickets includes 15 beer tasting tickets and tasting glass. Non-tasting tickets include full access to the festival without the beer tasting. Parking onsite is not available however, free parking is available at adjacent Virginia Tech parking lots, specifically the Duckpond Lot. Continuous shuttles will run for the duration of the festival. Well behaved pets are allowed on a leash. Over 300 volunteers are needed to help run the event. Volunteers receive a free t-shirt, free festival admission with six beer tastings before or after your shift and a souvenir beer glass. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679155
18. October's Buddy Check 22 - Veterans Social Event Macado's, Radford Saturday, October 22, 2022, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Admission: Free The Marine Corps League - New River Valley presents October's Buddy Check 22, a Veterans Social Event. Buddy Check 22 social event for veteran suicide prevention. The group meets on the 22nd of each month from 6:00-8:00 PM at Macado's in Radford and they give everyone a 50% discount on all food. All are welcome. The Marine Corps League hosts the event, but we welcome veterans from all branches of service along with family, friends, and anyone who would like to help prevent veteran suicides. The ultimate goal is that, in a time of need, a veteran will know that there is someone who understands his/her struggle and will call someone for help. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=645093
19. Jeff Little Trio in Concert Floyd Country Store, Floyd Saturday, October 22, 2022, 7:00 - 10:00 PM Admission: $22.50 With few exceptions, the piano does not play a prominent part in Appalachian or Americana music, and is rarely the lead instrument. But Jeff Little is an exception – and a remarkable one. His distinctive two-handed style, much influenced by the mountain flat-picked guitar tradition, is breathtaking in its speed, precision and clarity. A professional musician since the age of 14, Jeff is conversant with traditional old-time country, bluegrass, rockabilly and blues. Joined by his two band mates Steve Lewis and Luke Little, the trio performs across the country. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679496
20. Pre-Halloween Costume Party: The Jasons with The Falsies in Concert The Milk Parlor, Blacksburg Saturday, October 22, 2022, 8:00 PM - 01:30 AM Admission: $10.00 Wear your finest pre-Halloween costume and enjoy West Virginia horror punk rock heavyweights, The Jasons, as they make their Blacksburg debut. Also on this packed bill, from Charlottesville, the wild and crazy antics of The Falsies. Offering local support is The Good Goddamn and BOLO 1037. Must be 18 or older to attend. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679552
21. Night of Comedy with Headliner Comedian & TikTok Superstar Tanyalee Davis and Opening Act Ian Lutz Holiday Inn, Christiansburg Saturday, October 22, 2022, 9:00 - 10:30 PM Regular Show: Advance Tickets: $25.00, At the Door: $30.00 Pre-Show Meet & Greet: Additional $25.00 Gutbuster Entertainment presents Comedian Tanyalee Davis performing with opening act Ian Lutz. Tanyalee Davis brings her "UnstoppableMe" tour show to Christiansburg. She will inspire, motivate, educate and make your guts burst with laughter. Tanyalee Davis is a 3 foot 6 inch standup comedian who inspires, enlightens, and entertains her audiences while headlining at comedy clubs, colleges, and comedy festivals throughout North America, the UK, and other parts of the world with her own unique perspective and somewhat racy brand of comedy. She has been featured in "Last Comic Standing", given multiple TEDx talks, performed at the Apollo, appeared in a Naughty by Nature music video and has over 3.1 million followers on TikTok. Tickets are available online and at the door. A Pre-Show Meet & Greet from 7:45-8:30 PM which includes one free drink and signed goodies is also available. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679560
22. 2022 Festival of the Dogs Blacksburg Municipal Park (Caboose Park), Blacksburg Sunday, October 23, 2022, 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM Spectators: Free, Participants: $5.00 to Participate in All Events Blacksburg Parks and Recreation, the New River Valley Kennel Club and Fetch N' Fly present the 2022 Annual Festival of the Dogs. Bring your dog and family and celebrate our dogs with demonstrations of dog sports, pet vendors, food trucks, a photo booth, costume contest, good canine citizen testing, games for owners and their dogs and a silent auction all benefiting the Blacksburg Dog Park. The vendor lineup includes Let’s Aroo, Bella & Beau's Biscuits, That Guy Pet Services, Kibbles on Main, Hi-D-Ho Dog Training Inc. and more! Sam's Hot Dog Stand Blacksburg and Squeeze'um and Shake'um Refreshment will also be on-site with hot dogs and lemonade. Parking at Caboose Park and the far tennis courts is encouraged. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679546
23. A Smithfield Halloween 2022 Historic Smithfield, Blacksburg Sunday, October 23, 2022, 12:00 - 4:00 PM Admission: $10.00, Kids Under 3: Free Celebrate the arrival of Fall through the sights, sounds and tastes of the season at A Smithfield Hallowe'en. You'll tour the 250 year-old house all decorated for Halloween, take cemetery and house tours, and spin the wheel for skele-fun prizes. Boos & Ghouls can get their faces painted, get to goblin on some free candy, and get to know some cute critters at the petting zoo. Enjoy live music at the pavilion featuring Happy Hollow String Band, Bruce Mahin Music, Mood Swing and New Standard Bluegrass Band, hunt for the perfect pumpkin in the Smithfield Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins will be sold for $5.00 each. Other fun activities around are Halloween costumes' contest, pumpkin painting, henna designs and Henry’s free animal balloons. Visit Bluegrass Barbeque, Butta and Moon's, Blue Ridge Cider Doughnuts and Gigi’s Cupcakes and Space Rabbit Coffee for some delicious food and beverage and sweet treats. Check out our artisan vendors who will have historical clothing, leather goods, reclaimed wood Elf houses, woven baskets, as well as crocheted, hand-sewn and woven natural fiber items. Learn a bit of history while onsite with a visit to our Forge to watch a historic blacksmith demonstration and take a tour of the Preston Family Cemetery. Round out your visit with a trip to the Smithfield manor house for a Trick-or-Treat house tour. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678808
24. Blind Tasting and Brunch Book Club Meeting Blacksburg Wine Lab, Blacksburg Sunday, October 23, 2022, 1:00 PM - TBD Admission: $40.00 This is a special event for wine enthusiasts and book lovers. The first meeting features the book "Cork Dork" by Bianca Bosker. For this meeting, Blacksburg Wine Lab will have a blind tasting hosted by Ryan Keaton. Participants will discuss the book over wine and delicious brunch. The ticket includes four wines for the tasting, brunch and informational material. Reservations are required. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678744
25. Women's Soccer: Syracuse vs. Virginia Tech (Youth Soccer Day) Thompson Field, Virginia Tech Sunday, October 23, 2022, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Admission: Free Watch the Virginia Tech Women's Soccer team compete against ACC opponent Syracuse in their final regular season game. In addition to the soccer game, its Youth Soccer Day. All players and families of New River United are invited to the game for an exclusive gameday experience. Youth soccer players will have the chance to showcase their best soccer skills at halftime in a skills competition. And, stick around after the game for autographs with the Hokies. Parking is free on the weekends. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=662548
26. 2022 Cider Making Hacksburg, Blacksburg Sunday, October 23, 2022, 1:00 - 4:00 PM Admission: Free Hacksburg presents their 8th Annual Cider Making. Bring four pounds of apples and make a quart of fresh, all-natural cider. The best kind of apples to bring is a variety, only using one type typically results in extremely sweet or tart cider. Ten pounds of apples makes three quarts of cider. The event is family friendly. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679211
27. 2022 Paint-a-Pumpkin Fundraiser Rising Silo Farm Brewery, Blacksburg Sunday, October 23, 2022, 1:00 - 4:00 PM Price will depend on size of pumpkin. The Mayapple School and Rising Silo Farm Brewery present the annual Paint-a-Pumpkin Fundraiser. Come out for a fun craft, food, and beverages at Rising Silo Brewery in support of the Mayapple School, a nature-based preschool offering a creative, place-based education for children ages 3–6. Paint materials will be provided while pumpkins of various sizes will be available for purchase thanks to Joe's Trees and Nest Realty. A portion of food and beverage sales will be donated by Rising Silo. Proceeds will go toward the school's scholarship fund and expansion of summer programs. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679215
28. 2022 Spirits Along the Wilderness Road Wagon Ride Wilderness Road Regional Museum, Newbern Sunday, October 23, 2022, 3:00 - 7:00 PM Admission: $15.00 A good history lesson doesn't have to be scary. Join the Wilderness Road Regional Museum for the annual "Spirits Along the Wilderness Road Wagon Ride" covering 200 years of history. The horse drawn wagon ride will transport riders into Newbern's past to learn about the early settlers, the Revolutionary War, the development of Newbern in 1810, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Each 30 minute horse drawn wagon load will travel back to the Colonial time and journey through the post Civil War days of Newbern, along the way you will learn from "spirits" such as Colonel William Christian, Revolutionary War Lt. Daniel Howe, store keeper Henry Hance, tavern guest President Andrew Jackson, Colonel Rutherford B. Hayes, Freemen's teacher Susan Martin and many more. Tickets are $15.00 per person and includes fresh mulled cider, apple butter cookies, kids crafts, and enjoyable wagon ride around the museum and Old Courthouse Square to meet the Spirits Along the Wilderness Road. Reservations are required online along with the requested donation. Wagons will leave every 30 minutes starting at 3:00 PM with the last ride leaving at 6:30 PM. Each wagon load can hold up to 10 adults. All donations help support our continued education outreach at the museum and are very much appreciated and utilized. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678777
29. Diwali Extravaganza 2022: Cultural Show and Fireworks Celebration Burruss Auditorium, Virginia Tech Sunday, October 23, 2022, 3:30 - 7:15 PM Admission: Free The Indian Students Association (ISA) at Virginia Tech presents the Diwali Extravaganza 2022: Cultural Show and Fireworks Celebration. Enjoy the performances of dance, drama and music from their extremely talented student body, an amazing display of fireworks, and savor the flavors of Indian cuisine, all in one night! Diwali, also called the festival of lights, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, signifying the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair. In addition to the Cultural Show, there is also a special Diwali Dinner Buffet planned starting at 7:30 PM inside the Commonwealth Ballroom located within the Squires Student Center. Advance reservations and payment are required. The cost is $24.99 per person. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679557
30. Virginia Tech Asian American Student Union 2022 Fall Culture Show Haymarket Theater, Virginia Tech Sunday, October 23, 2022, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Admission: Free The Virginia Tech Asian American Student Union presents their Annual Fall Culture Show. Enjoy performances ranging from modern to traditional dances in addition to raffles with prizes throughout the event. Performing organizations include: Chinese American Society, Korean American Student Association, Vietnamese Student Association, alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Filipino American Student Association and VT Shidae. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679550
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Hope everyone has a great weekend and get to enjoy some fun! Thanks for reading!

Just moved to the area. Does anyone know if kids will be trick or treating on Halloween? I live behind Badcock furniture store off W Broad and wasn’t sure if I should prepare? This is our first house and I know there are a lot more events for kids to trick or treat elsewhere/off the streets. Any info is appreciated!

For anyone who stayed in Blacksburg for Fall Break and is looking for ideas and things to do, you're in luck because there is an absolute plethora of local events you can enjoy in Blacksburg and across the New River Valley.
Here's a Rundown with 34 of the Best Events: 1. 2022 YMCA Book Fair YMCA at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Friday, October 7, 2022, 12:00 - 6:00 PM, Saturday, October 8, 2022, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday, October 9, 2022, 12:00 - 5:00 PM Admission: Free Among the many volumes of books that will be available at the YMCA annual (except for COVID_19) Book Fair there will be a collection of books of local origin, authors and interest. There will literally be thousands of books for you to peruse at the very best prices around. Proceeds from the Book Fair support the Y’s cause of strengthening communities. Daily the Y touches 300 individuals, children, Virginia Tech student volunteers, gardeners, health seekers, Open University Students, shoppers and artisans. Their programs nurture the potential of kids, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families within the New River Valley and demonstrate social responsibility. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678816
2. 2022 Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival Sinkland Farms, Christiansburg Friday, October 7, 2022 - Sunday, October 30, 2022, 4:00 - 8:00 PM (Thursdays & Fridays) and 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Saturdays & Sundays) Thursdays & Fridays Admission: Adults: $12.00, Seniors, Military & First Responders: $11.00, Children 3 & Under: Free Saturday & Sundays Admission: Adults: $15.00, Seniors, Military & First Responders: $14.00, Children 3 & Under: Free Sinkland Farms continues their 31st Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy six weekends, jam-packed with activities, music, food, and fun for the whole family. Saturday is Super Hero Day Costume Costume Contest. Dress as your favorite comic character or super hero and enter the contest. Meet at the Ice Cream Shoppe at 2:00 PM and show off those super powers. Other activities include hayrides to a 10-acre pumpkin patch, make your way through the 5 acre corn maze, and visit with Sinkland's farm animals. Featuring Ride-a-Rescue horseback trail rides, pony rides, a huge kid’s zone with a barrel train ride, giant slide, kids zip line and many games. Everyone always enjoys Sinkland's entertainment such as blacksmith demonstrations, local live music while sipping adult beverages on the terrace. You can watch pig racing, try your luck at their Bad AXE Throw and feast with local food trucks. The festival grounds include the area's most noted Arts & Crafts vendors and Pop-up Boutiques. Sinkland has been voted the Best Pumpkin Patch in Virginia and Best Farm to Visit. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=662567
3. Collegiate Women's Volleyball: NC State vs. Virginia Tech (Dig Pink Game) Cassell Coliseum, Virginia Tech Friday, October 7, 2022, 6:00 PM Admission: Free Watch the Virginia Tech Women's Volleyball team compete against ACC conference opponent NC State. This is the annual Dig Pink! game for the season. Breast Cancer Survivors will be recognized during one of the set breaks. Enjoy pink themed games and decorations on the concourse. A Breast Cancer Survivor will do the commemorative first serve. Note: Parking fees on the campus of Virginia Tech do apply Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. You can purchase a daily pass online. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678347
4. The Jared Stout Band in Concert Sinkland Farms, Christiansburg Friday, October 7, 2022, 7:00 - 11:00 PM General Admission: $15.00, Seniors, Active Military and First Responders: $14.00 The Jared Stout Band will be playing after the Pumpkin Festival into the night with food trucks and drinks on the terrace. Bringing the beat of the mountains to the rhythm of everyday blues, The Jared Stout Band is an alt-country powerhouse based out of southwestern Virginia. Formed in 2018, they became an area favorite winning the 2020 Rockn to Lockn competition. A highly versatile group that has the ability to take any stage and own it with their energetic mix of covers, mashups, and soulful originals. Note: The concert is separate from festival admission. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=662564
5. Haunted Experience: 2022 Hexed Haunted Attraction Hexed Haunted Attraction, Elliston Friday, October 7, 2022 and Saturday, October 8, 2022, 7:00 - 10:30 PM Standard Admission: $25.00, VIP Admission Line Jump: $35.00, Groups of 10 or more: $20.00 per person (online only) Parking: $5.00 (cash only) The Hexed Haunted Farm presents their 2022 Hexed Haunted Attraction every Friday and Saturday starting on Friday, October 7th and continuing through Saturday, October 29th. Experience five different attractions at one ticket price: Scarecrow's Harvest, The Witch House, Manner's Meats, 1984: All Hallow's Eve, and the Freakshow. Within these attractions, you will find immersive environments, special FX, film-level animatronics, and screams of the terrified. They are dedicated to to delivering our guests with entertainment and customer satisfaction that will last a lifetime. A Low Scare option is also available per group by purchasing the $5.00 Low Scare Pumpkin Necklace. The first person in the group should wear the necklace. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678822
6. Scary Movie Month: The Conjuring and Annabelle Starlite Drive-In Theatre, Christiansburg Friday, October 7, 2022 and Saturday, October 8, 2022, 7:00 - 11:00 PM Adults: $8.00, Children Ages 6-12: $5.00, Children Ages 5 & Under: Free Starlite Drive-In Theatre will be open for scary movies in October. Each weekend will have a different double feature during Scary Movie Month. "The Conjuring" is a 2013 horror thriller rated R starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga and Ron Livingston. Film Synopsis: Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. "Annabelle" is a 2014 horror thriller rated R starring Ward Horton, Annabelle Wallis and Alfre Woodard. Film Synopsis: A couple begins to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists. Movies start shortly after sunset. Cash or card accepted. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679161
7. Haunted House: Haunted Hillside Manor St. Albans, Radford Friday, October 7, 2022 and Saturday, October 8, 2022, 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM General Admission: $20.00, Line Jump Tickets: $25.00 St. Albans continues their 2022 Haunted House titled "Haunted Hillside Manor" every Friday and Saturday through Saturday, October 29, 2022. Visit one of Virginia's best haunted houses this Halloween season. Saint Albans Sanatorium is a historical facility that began life in 1892 as a Lutheran boys' school. The school closed in 1911 and reopened in 1916 as an institution to treat the mentally ill. After the closing of medical facility in the 1990s, the facility has been open to paranormal investigators and the general public. No one under 10 will be permitted to enter. There is limited onsite parking at the event. Onsite parking is park at your own risk and is dependent on weather as it is in a field. Overflow parking is located in the parking lot of Badcock Furniture and a free shuttle will be running from 7:00 PM until everyone is returned to their vehicles. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679169
8. 2022 Newbern Fall Festival Newbern Volunteer Fire Department, Newbern Saturday, October 8, 2022, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday, October 9, 2022, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Free Admission, $2.00 for parking The Newbern Volunteer Fire Department presents the 51st Annual Newbern Fall Festival. The annual festival will provide fun and interests for all ages and is an enjoyable, easy-going day for the whole family. Featuring lots of vendors, activities & entertainment including: Original Arts & Crafts, Fire Trucks at the Fire Station, Delicious Food & Beverage Vendors, Live Music, Fellowship, friends & much more! The Wilderness Road Regional Museum will be hosting many activities during the Fall Festival, including living history, heritage craft demonstrations including apple cider pressing, apple butter making, corn shelling, candle dipping, tours and much more. They will also have live music on the museum south lawn grounds both days. Parking is $2.00 per vehicle to support the Newbern Volunteer Fire Department. Parking will be available at each end of the town of Newbern, at the Farris Dairy and Tabor Field, and behind the Wilderness Road Regional Museum in the middle of town. Note: Traffic will be shut down to one lane through Newbern during the festival, only flowing from the Community Center to the Post Office. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678775
9. 2022 Radford Highlanders Festival Moffett Field, Radford University Saturday, October 8, 2022, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission: Free Radford University and the City of Radford present the 25th Radford Highlanders Festival bringing together Scottish Highland Games, Celtic music, massed pipe and drum band performance, Scottish clan march, sheepherding demonstrations, booths from craft and food vendors and family friendly entertainment for festival lovers of all ages. Music will be headlined by this year by Syr and House Of Hamill. SYR (sire) is a Celtic Folk-Rock band from Columbia, South Carolina. What started as a small traditional cover band has evolved into a serious endeavor with a unique blend of genres. Pennsylvania-based House of Hamill is a high-energy Irish and folk music trio. They are a fixture on festival stages across the United States and have shared their music and stories on the country’s premier folk stages. Whether a family’s background is of Scots-Irish origin or of other descent, the day always brings with it an air of excitement and anticipation. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678604
10. 2022 Hokie BugFest Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech Saturday, October 8, 2022, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Admission: Free The Virginia Tech Department of Entomology presents the 12th Annual Hokie BugFest. While this is mostly geared for kids, bug lovers should find plenty to enjoy. This year’s event returns to in-person and boasts over 30 exhibitors including Virginia Tech labs, area museums, community groups, and industry experts. Visitors will enjoy hands-on activities, working bee hives, a bug library, 3D insects, and plenty of live arthropods including scorpions, blue death feigning beetles, tarantulas, millipedes, hissing cockroaches and more bugs. Admission and parking is free. Buses welcome. A special pre-opening event is again being hosted for adults and children with mobility and other special needs from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678763
11. 2022 Pearisburg Scarecrow Festival Downtown Pearisburg, Pearisburg Saturday, October 8, 2022, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Admission: Free The Pearisburg Merchants Association presents the 7th Annual Pearisburg Scarecrow Festival. This fun, family friendly, fall festival features live music, vendors, kids fun and activities, food and more! The festival also features the annual Dog Show featuring dog tricks, costumes and more at the Giles County Courthouse lawn starting at 12:30 PM. And, there will be a car and motorcycle cruise-in. Make sure to walk around downtown to see the featured guests, the scarecrows, created by local businesses, organizations and groups, that will be displayed throughout downtown Pearisburg. After the Scarecrow Festival, bring a chair to Tazewell Street near the front steps of the Pearisburg Town Municipal Building for more live music from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM featuring the Crystal River Band and Attic Static. The Giles Rotary Club will also have a beer garden on Tazewell Street during this time. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678794
12. 2022 Paw Paw Celebration JBR Vineyards LLC, Pearisburg Saturday, October 8, 2022, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday, October 9, 2022, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Admission and Paw Paw Tasting: Free Wine Tasting: $5.00, Glasses of wine: $5.00, Bottles of Wine: $10.00-$20.00 + tax Celebrate a great harvest of paw paws. Enjoy this only North American native fruit found only in Appalachia that just so happened to be George Washington's favorite dessert. Also, taste our 2021 wine vintage which is excellent. Note: Cash or check only at card service is unreliable due to limited internet access. Dogs and kids welcome. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678728
13. 2022 Blues, Brews and BBQ Alexander Black House & Cultural Center, Blacksburg Saturday, October 8, 2022, 12:00 - 6:30 PM Admission: Donation of $5.00 Join the The Alexander Black House & Cultural Center in honoring & celebrating the history of New Town and St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall: Museum of African American Heritage. St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall is a nationally recognized historic landmark that once served as the social center of New Town, a neighborhood for African-American residents during segregation. The Blues, Brews, and BBQ event recalls some of the happier times in New Town, when friends and neighbors would gather for singing, dancing, community, and fellowship. This is an outdoor event featuring five outstanding bands: JoJo Stockton, The Woogemen, Lady D & Mi$$ion, The Blue Monday Band and headlined by The Billy Crawford Band. In addition to the music, enjoy food trucks, beer, ice cream and more available for purchase. Vendors include Bluegrass BBQ, Big Lick Ice Cream and Lil' Bit Corny. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=650693
14. Music at the Villa with Virginia Hollow Villa Appalaccia Winery, Floyd Saturday, October 8, 2022, 1:00 - 4:00 PM Admission: Free Virginia Hollow is a mixture of Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Indie, and Rock. A singer-songwriter band that performs songs written by lead singer Carrie Hinkley, along with an occasional handpicked cover or two. Virginia Hollow is a band and a sound born from the hills, valleys and mountains of Appalachia. Their performances and music take you on a journey fraught with raw emotions and stories of love, trust, betrayal and longing. Dogs and kids are welcome. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678793
15. Saturday Afternoon Music with Leslie Brooks, Wine and Beer New River Vineyard & Winery, Fairlawn Saturday, October 8, 2022, 1:00 - 4:00 PM Admission: Free Join New River Vineyard & Winery on the patio for an afternoon enjoying their wine, famous mulled wine (spiced warm wine), frozen wine slushies, handcrafted beer and music from Leslie Brooks. Leslie Brooks is a singer-songwriter, performing solo with guitar, playing jazz, folk, blues, rockin' country and popular favorites. She has played the best venues in a 16-state area, as well as in Norway and Monte Carlo. Opened for Heart, James Taylor, Bob Margolin and Willie Nelson to name a few. Guests can bring a blanket and chair, snack and/or picnic. Note: This event was originally scheduled for October 1st though was postponed due to Hurricane Ian. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678755
16. 2022 Blacksburg Food Cycle Rising Silo Farm Brewery, Blacksburg Saturday, October 8, 2022, 1:00 - 4:30 PM Admission: Free The Blacksburg Food Cycle is a bike-powered food drive where participants bike around town to buy groceries for those in need with 100% of the donations benefitting Micah's Backpack and the Pulaski County Free Store. A Food Cycle is a food drive on two wheels. It’s like a bike race, charity event, and goofy afternoon of fun all rolled into one. Grab your bike and bike to grocery stores around town to buy non-perishable groceries for donation. Then take the Huckleberry Trail out to Rising Silo to drop-off your donations. The food cycle starts wherever you are at 1:00 PM on Saturday. Each participant gets their own shopping list on the day of the event. Once the items on your list have been purchased head to Rising Silo Brewery where your donated goods will be collected and prizes will be awarded including the heaviest load, best froggy selfie, Kroger Triple Crown along with a costume contest. Items on the shopping list are estimated to cost between $15.00-$30.00. Pre-registration is required. Note: Donations will also be accepted by car or other motorized vehicles however prizes are only for bicyclists. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678849
17. Spooky Adult Book Fair Moon Hollow Brewing, Blacksburg Saturday, October 8, 2022, 3:00 - 9:00 PM Admission: Free Join Blacksburg Books and Moon Hollow Brewing for a spooky-themed adult Book Fair and check out cool books, merch, and vibes to get you into Halloween mode. There will be raffle prizes, specialty seasonal beverages and new merch. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=662580
18. Rockin' Main Street Concert Series with Miller Holler and Merty & The Monumentals Downtown Christiansburg, Christiansburg Saturday, October 8, 2022, 5:00 - 9:00 PM Admission: Free The Town of Christiansburg and the Christiansburg Parks & Rec continues their Rockin' Main Street Concert Series featuring music from Nashville's Miller Holler and Merty & The Monumentals. Attendees can purchase food and drinks from a selection of food trucks and wine and beer vendors. Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to sit and enjoy the live performances. Miller Holler is a country rock band with southern roots and a hunger for going against the grain and stirring up the music industry in Nashville, Tennessee. Merty & the Monumentals is a band of lifelong musicians from Salem, VA. They play just about anything to get you on the dance floor. The majority of music played is rock, country, blues, and R&B. An assortment of beer and wine options will be available for purchase at this event. Please bring your IDs if you would like to purchase beer or wine. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=662538
19. Blue Ridge Story Space's October Event: "Help!" The June Bug Center, Floyd Saturday, October 8, 2022, 5:30 - 7:00 PM Admission: Free The Blue Ridge Story Space presents their October Event with the theme "Help!". The Blue Ridge Story Space is comprised of folks who love telling and listening to stories. Tell a 5-7 minute story inspired by the monthly theme or just come to listen. Snacks and drinks available for purchase to support The June Bug Center. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678092
20. Free Concert with Marshall Page & Coal Mountain and Dixie Bluegrass Boys New River Community College (Dublin), Dublin Saturday, October 8, 2022, 6:00 - 8:30 PM Admission: Free New River Community College's Concert Series presents a Free Music Event featuring Marshall Page & Coal Mountain and the Dixie Bluegrass Boys. Marshall Page is an accomplished singer and songwriter performing bluegrass from Parrott Mountain, a small coal mining community in Southwest Virginia. The Dixie Bluegrass Boys is a traditional bluegrass style band that has been playing for more than 11 years in the Virginia and North Carolina area. The group performs old-time, country and bluegrass music for dances and concerts. Admission is free and all are welcome though donations will be accepted to help with travel expenses for the musicians. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678836
21. Craft Night: Hocus Pocus T-shirt Press and Viewing Party The Crafter's Corner, Christiansburg Saturday, October 8, 2022, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Admission: $40.00 Join The Crafter's Corner for a Spook-Tacular Event where you will press your own Hocus Pocus t-shirt and watch the original 1993 movie. Each student will receive a transfer and t-shirt to press. There will be spooky snacks to enjoy with the movie too. "Hocus Pocus" was released in 1993 and is rated PG starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. Movie Synopsis: 300 years have passed since the Sanderson sisters were executed for practicing dark witchcraft. Returning to life thanks to a combination of a spell spoken before their demise and the accidental actions of Max, the new-kid-in-town, the sisters have but one night to secure their continuing existence. Admission includes two hours of instruction, transfers, t-shirt, movie and snacks. This class does require pre-registration by Friday, October 7th to guarantee a spot in the class. This class is open to all ages, however, children under 13 years of age will need to be accompanied by adult purchasing a ticket. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678851
22. 2022 Fall Colonial Ball Historic Smithfield, Blacksburg Saturday, October 8, 2022, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Admission: $10.00 Historic Smithfield and The Inspired Scholar presents the Spring Colonial Ball. You are invited to step back in time for an evening of learning fun and easy dances of the colonial era at the Smithfield pavilion. Step out of the cares of the 21st century and re-create the grace of Colonial America to experience the pleasures of dancing in this historic period. No previous experience necessary as all dances will be taught. Colonial Era Costumes are welcome, but not required. Formal or semi-formal attire is welcome. Participants must be adults or teens, ages 18 or older. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678853
23. Zak Saltz Band in Concert Sinkland Farms, Christiansburg Saturday, October 8, 2022, 7:00 - 11:00 PM General Admission: $15.00, Seniors, Active Military & First Responders: $14.00 Bring your lawn chair and dancing shoes to the farm after the Pumpkin Festival for the Zak Saltz Band. While defying traditional musical genres, the Zak Saltz Band (a/k/a "ZSB"), from Bristol, Tennessee & Virginia, may best be described as a bad ass, alt/outlaw country, southern rock & blues band that takes particular pride in putting on one hell of a live show, every time and at any place that they play. Note: Concert admission is separate from the Pumpkin Festival admission. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678847
24. NRV's Got Talent Show Grand Finale Pulaski Theatre, Pulaski Saturday, October 8, 2022, 7:00 PM - TBD Admission: $5.00 Enjoy the finale of the variety showcase of local talent featuring the final six contestants singing, dancing, drumming and flipping their out for the audience and the judges to see who will the grand prize and an opportunity to headline their own show at the Pulaski Theatre. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678797
25. Darrell Scott in Concert Floyd Country Store, Floyd Saturday, October 8, 2022, 7:30 - 10:00 PM Advance Tickets: $38.00, Day of the Show: $42.00 Darrell Scott became one of the more successful country songwriters of the late '90s and early 2000s, placing songs with the biggest names in country music, including several major chart hits. Garth Brooks, the Dixie Chicks, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and many others recorded his work. At the same time, he worked consistently as a studio musician and released a series of his own solo albums. He has collaborated with Steve Earle, Sam Bush, Emmylou Harris, Tim O'Brien, Dan Tyminski, and many others. The multi-talented Grammy nominee has also been a member of Robert Plant’s Band of Joy, won the AMA Song of the Year, named ASCAP’s Songwriter of the Year and a host of other accolades. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=651336
26. Hustle Souls in Concert Dogtown Roadhouse, Floyd Saturday, October 8, 2022, 8:00 - 11:00 PM Admission: $10.00 Hustle Souls is a high energy soul band based in Asheville, NC who are quickly growing in reputation from Tennessee to Washington, DC as one of the most exciting bands in the south. Four-part vocal harmonies and deep soul grooves, brilliantly voiced guitar chords, New Orleans trumpet, a slight southern twang and the most creative rhythm section seen in a long time. Hustle Souls create music that sparks nostalgia from Mo-town to the Delta but is undeniably fresh and new. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678103
27. Limbers in Concert XYZ Art Gallery, Blacksburg Saturday, October 8, 2022, 8:30 - 10:00 PM Admission: $5.00 The Limbers are an indie rock band from Roanoke, VA. Cash and Venmo accepted. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679180
28. Emo Night with Joey's Van The Milk Parlor, Blacksburg Saturday, October 8, 2022, 9:30 PM - 01:00 AM Admission: $5.00 Dress up and relive your middle school years as The Milk Parlor plays all of your favorite 90's and 00's pop punk and Emo songs. Joey's Van is a 90s and 2000s pop punk cover band. Doors open at 8:00 PM and the music starts at 9:30 PM. Must be 21 or older to attend. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678852
29. October Blacksburg Vintage Market with Music from Kat Mills Market Square Park, Blacksburg Sunday, October 9, 2022, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission: Free The Blacksburg Vintage Market hosts their October Vintage Market. Vendors will be selling all things vintage from clothes, jewelry, vinyl records, etc. Live music will be performed by Kat Mills weather permitting. Kat Mills performs soul folk music to soothe you and is based in Blacksburg, VA and tours throughout the East. She is a writer, singer, guitarist and seeker rooted in GenX habits, nodding and winking to 60s and 70s troubadour traditions, and openly commenting on the aches and triumphs of the moment. The Blacksburg Vintage Market is held at Market Square Park (same location at the Blacksburg Farmers Market) April through November on the second Sunday of every month from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678811
30. October Monthly Makers' Market The Artful Lawyer, A Fine Gallery Inc, housed at The Creekmore Law Firm, Blacksburg Sunday, October 9, 2022, 12:00 - 5:00 PM Admission: Free The Artful Lawyer, A Fine Gallery Inc, housed at The Creekmore Law Firm presents their October Monthly Makers' Market. The Artful Lawyers' new Monthly Makers' Markets are held on the first Sunday of each month from 12:00-5:00 PM, are an opportunity to bring local artists, craftspersons, and artisans face to face with potential buyers. Note: The event was originally scheduled for Sunday, October 2nd, but was postponed due to Hurricane Ian. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678771
31. 2022 Brewser Boot Camp Run Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, Blacksburg Sunday, October 9, 2022, 1:00 - 4:00 PM Admission: $25.00 Gaye Y. Whitaker Memorial Fund and Corona Seltzer presents the 4th Annual Brewser Boot Camp Run which is a two mile trail run with boot camp stations along the route. Awards will be given to top three fastest male and female and top team. The drill sergeants will be fun, motivational and encouraging. Stations will include exercises such as push-ups, burpees, sit-ups, jumping jacks, and some other surprises. Entry fee includes race registration, t-shirt, participation dog tags and one drink ticket. All proceeds benefit local New River Valley women battling cancer. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678393
32. Sip n' Stich Blacksburg Wine Lab, Blacksburg Sunday, October 9, 2022, 1:00 PM - TBD Admission: $30.00 This event is for all the knitters out there. Blacksburg Wine Lab will be tasting four delicious wines, specially picked for this event, along with knitting. The price is $30.00 per person which includes a knitting kit, wine tasting and pairing. Spots are limited. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679153
33. 2022 Fire Prevention Week Open House Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department (Station #3), Blacksburg Sunday, October 9, 2022, 1:00 - 4:00 PM Admission: Free The Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department presents their annual Fire Prevention Week Open House. This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is: "Fire Won't Wait, Plan Your Escape". The open house is great for the kids offering tours of the fire trucks, light snacks, fire prevention items, the opportunity to use a real fire hose, and maybe even a visit from Sparky the Fire Dog. In addition, the Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department turns 100 years old. At the open house, you can view their oldest apparatus, Unit 1 (1941 Oren), and other historical items from our past. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=679153
34. Missy Raines & Allegheny in Concert Floyd Country Store, Floyd Sunday, October 9, 2022, 7:00 - 9:30 PM Admission: $17.50 GRAMMY® nominated Missy Raines was named 2021 International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year, for the 10th time, more than any other bass player in the history of the organization. Missy Raines has proven herself without doubt as an iconic bluegrass instrumentalist. But with the success of her latest release, Royal Traveller, Raines has stepped into the spotlight as a songwriter and singer as well. With more than a nod to her deep bluegrass roots, Allegheny offers Missy fertile ground to bring a together a lifetime of traditional inspiration along with her unique approach to string band music. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678804
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Franchise Group - $FRG is the highest bidder on Kohl’s, offering $60 per share. They plan to finance the deal with $1 Billion in debt, and the remainder of the financing to be through Kohl’s real estate assets. FRG just about finished paying off it’s debt from its acquisition last year of Badcock Furniture. FRG has a market cap of $1.5 B. An acquisition of this size will essentially 5x their market cap. While this sounds risky, FRG has done this outsized acquisition model multiple times already, while quickly de-levering over the course of a year.
FRG’s business model of doing sale-leasebacks of stores to franchisees, would be a value-creating proposition to replace the poorly run Kohl’s management team. Franchise owners have big skin in the game, and this change in management focus would allow a significant turnaround. FRG has a highly regarded franchisee training & development team that is capable of taking on big acquisitions.
Brass tacks: Kohls has $650 mil cash on the balance sheet, and $7.8 bil in property & equipment which can be sold/leased back for FRG to put up cash for the deal. Aside from that Kohls has $3.7 bil in inventories and about $2.5 bil in other assets.
Kohls has $3.4 bil in current liabilities, and $7.4 bil in long term liabilities, most of which are lease and capital obligations going out beyond 10 years.
Franchise Group is offering to pay $7.7 bil for the deal. Only $1 bil of which would be taken as debt. Low end analyst earnings estimates for Kohls this year is about $725 mil. With the operating cash flows of the business, plus sale leaseback deals, this debt should be paid back within a year or two.
The implications of this deal would be a significant catalyst to FRG’s stock price and dividend. I’m already invested in FRG and I believe it’s a great growth company at a wonderful price, regardless if the Kohls deal falls through.
Edit: Brian Kahn, the CEO of FRG is a value-based hedge fund manager, and partner of Vintage Capital Group. I consider him to be the Warren Buffet of franchise companies.

I’m 6’6” tall, 340lbs and have a herniated disc in my lower part of my spine (L5 S1). Current mattress isn’t cutting it. I don’t even remember the brand. It’s a Badcock & More furniture off brand King mattress that came with our bed. My wife is 5’ even, 190lbs. We’re both having issues with back pain. We have been looking at Purple mattresses. How is their return policy? Is there one specific model that stands out above the rest? I had a budget in mind of $1,500 but seeing that I’m going to have to go above that sadly. Any other mattress recommendations?
P.S - We are both side sleepers. However, she can sleep on her side or stomach as well. I can ONLY sleep on my side.

Story 1, The Emotional Spectre. Like 8-9 years ago, when I was still in highschool, my great grandfather was very deeply suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The doctors had said that they didn't expect him to live much longer, due to the severity of his symptoms (I'm not a doctor, I have no clue what exactly they saw) The entire family convened to give him one last visit one weekend, we were packed in like sardines in the room. The entire time, my great grandfather was doing nothing but staring at me... I was told that it was because me with my long hair look just like my grandfather in his youth. Other that that, the visit was uneventful but most everyone got some sort of closure. Fast forward to the next week, my father had returned to work as a mid-hall trucker (he is gone ~5 days of the week hauling loads all along the Eastern seaboard, and as far West as the Mississippi). Early into the week, as my father was preparing to go to sleep at about 5pm (early sleep, early rise), my great grandfather appeared to my father in his truck and told him that "it would be alright, buddy" and then vanished. We learned the next day that he had passed away at just before 5 that night.
Story 2, the Phantom Railman. This is a story that my Mother told me, the events happened when I was 4. The area where we lived has always had a legend that mysterious train noises could occasionally be heard on windy nights (see: wind blowing through trees, so probably not a ghost train) This story was always prefixed with the statement that the land my neighborhood is built on used to be one giant farm 5 generations ago with a rail line nearby.
One night in like... 2000 my mother was awoken at around 1am so she went out to get a late night snack, but when she got to the sliding glass window that we used to have, she saw a mysterious glowing light about 50 feet away, a little bit away from the treeline. She ran to get my Father to make sure she wasn't crazy, and he saw it too. They stood there watching it for an hour before it faded away and they went back to bed. We were "shoplift from walmart for baby supplies" poor at the time, so we didn't actually own a camera apparently.
Story 3, Im not your mother. When I was younger, probably around 10 years old, I woke up at about 3 am for no apparent reason. When I turned over in bed and looked towards my door, it was wide open and I could see a shadow being cast, onto the wall opposite the bathroom door, of a very thin woman brushing waist-length hair. The shadow was far too tall to have been my younger sister, and my mother was obese at the time... As a child, this naturally scared me and I instinctively began calling out for my mother. The shadow seemed to pay no mind to my calls and continued brushing. After seeing no reaction to my calls, I did the classical child thing to do and hid under my blankets for as long as I could stand... And when I came out, it was gone.
Story 4, the Girl in the Golden Dress: This story comes from my father in the mid 80s. He was visiting my great grandmother's house, watching TV together in the living room. Suddenly a young girl in a yellow, flowery dress skipped passed the window at the front of the house. My father and his uncle both went outside to investigate and could not see a girl anywhere.
When they came back in, my great grandmother told them a story about how she had seen that same little girl skipping passed the window In the laundry room several times before.
Story 5, U.F.No? Not really a story, but more of a report of a weird thing. In my senior year of high school I was coming home after a late evening of hanging out at a friend's house and noticed 3 bright lights traveling across the sky. Theoretically it could be a UFO, but there is a large Army/Air Force Base relatively nearby and they constantly have jets and helicopters flying over... That said, jets and choppers always very loud, and I couldn't hear any sounds over the sound that my car. Make of it what you will.
Now time for the dreams!
Dream 1, I don't feel so good Mr. Spacey. I dreamed that I had been kidnapped by a dude who looks like Kevin Spacey. But I'm not the only one he's kidnapped, there's another dude there who looks kinda sick like he has the flue or maybe has been systematically, slowly poisoned for ages. Well for some reason Kevin just lets us wander around his house, but has cameras everywhere so we can't really try anything. It's a perfectly boring and average looking big apartment like you would see in a movie.
So one day Kevin, the sick guy, and I are all watching a VHS cut down version of some film, and the sick guy suddenly said that Kevin was planning on eating us. An accusation that Kevin confirmed.
Well the dream advances through time and for some reason Kevin is allowing me some freedom to go hang out at the house of one of my professors, but it's heavily bugged, and his daughter and I are watching a film. During the film I manage to nonverbally communicate my problem and the kid goes off to the bathroom (the only not bugged place in the house) to secretly tell her father everything a la JP3 with Dr. Sattler summoning the entire might of the State Department.
The dream then advances forward years and im at a Badcock Furniture Store, except now this store is a pawn shop. I'm there to get ammo for a shotgun, which I inexplicably brought with me collapsed in my book bag. Well suddenly air raid sirens go off and the building starts shifting. Someone in the store says that a tornado is moving us and to brace. So the store employees and I desperately start locking down the items hanging on walls. Well the tornado pushes the building a few miles down the road. along the way, I can see another tornado form in a distant field.
After a while, we just stop on the road to this campground place. Everyone piles out of the store with instructions from the store owners to politely ask this parking lot full of people leaving the camp ground for a ride home. Inexplicably I spot my grand-aunt (my grandmother's youngest sister, who is like 49 irl) except she's very old and wrinkly now. We hug like we've not met in years and she agrees to give me a ride home.
Dream 2, Cries of Frustration. So I dreamed that I was driving to a university campus to take a big important test. Well I get there a little early so I sit and wait at some concrete benches. Well suddenly it's lunch time at campus and the courtyard and hallways are jam packed with hordes of people. Like picture World War Z amounts of people. It was so full that, by the time I pushed passed to thr testing area, I was 3 minutes late. And they wouldn't let me take the test. So I told the test proctor, "Well thank you, I'll be going now to shoot myself in the face." And then walked off. Well the next day rolls around and I'm sitting in the audience of a like... a kids Gameshow style sports competition, picture like SlimeTimeLive or Legend of the Hidden Temple mixed with Ultimate Ninja Warrior but like only Graduate Students who took the test can participate. But while I'm there, im working on something on a computer and getting increasingly frustrated that it's not cooperating. The competition ends and the host asks if they've missed anyone, I raise my hand but they say I'm not on the list. I explained that's because i was 3 minutes late yesterday. They just say, "oh, sorry." I move to a different computer and it's being even less cooperative, and I'm getting so frustrated that I'm starting to cry. And then I lash out and hit the computer screen with the keyboard and leave a dent. Then my friends come over and try to comfort me while attempting to shut down the computer. But first they have to close dozens of tabs to Travel Channel ghost shows that the computer opened on its own.
So yeah, I'll be interested to hear anyone's thoughts on my stories and wSPACEY.. NGL, I'm quite charmed with the titles I came up with for the stories.

Franchise Group, Inc. - Used to be Liberty Tax, changed its name in 2019 when it merged with Buddy’s Home Furnishings. Since then, it has acquired a number of other franchise businesses including Vitamin Shoppe, Pet Supplies Plus, Badcock (strange name for a furniture store), American Freight, Buddy’s furniture, and Sylvan Learning Center.
With these acquisitions, it’s revenue shot up from 133 mil in 2019, to 2.1B in 2020, and 3.2B in 2021. Last week, they announced a bid on Kohls for $69 per share. This sounds strange to me, considering FRG has a market cap of $1.6B, and Kohls has a market cap of $7.8B. Does this amount of insane growth make sense?
It has turned quite a nice profit the past year, and is producing a nice dividend. The stock price is “cheap”, trading at 8.6 P/E. They have been beating earnings estimates over the past couple years, and I’m looking forward to their next earnings call in a few weeks.
There are the obvious concerns with their leverage, and I don’t plan to buy unless they can show a longer track record of sustainability. Do you think this stock is worth keeping an eye on?

So I just woke up from a super weird dream. And feel free to use it on the podcast if you want, I'm almost intrigued what "skeptic turned dream analysis truther" Jesse has to say about it.
I dreamed that I had been kidnapped by a dude who looks like Kevin Spacey. But I'm not the only one he's kidnapped, there's another dude there who looks kinda sick like he has the flue or maybe has been systematically, slowly poisoned for ages. Well for some reason Kevin just lets us wander around his house, but has cameras everywhere so we can't really try anything. It's a perfectly boring and average looking big apartment like you would see in a movie.
So one day Kevin, the sick guy, and I are all watching a VHS cut down version of some film, and the sick guy suddenly said that Kevin was planning on eating us. An accusation that Kevin confirmed.
Well the dream advances through time and for some reason Kevin is allowing me some freedom to go hang out at the house of one of my professors, but it's heavily bugged, and his daughter and I are watching a film. During the film I manage to nonverbally communicate my problem and the kid goes off to the bathroom (the only not bugged place in the house) to secretly tell her father everything a la JP3 with Dr. Sattler summoning the entire might of the State Department.
The dream then advances forward years and im at a Badcock Furniture Store, except now this store is a pawn shop. I'm there to get ammo for a shotgun, which I inexplicably brought with me collapsed in my book bag. Well suddenly air raid sirens go off and the building starts shifting. Someone in the store says that a tornado is moving us and to brace. So the store employees and I desperately start locking down the items hanging on walls. Well the tornado pushes the building a few miles down the road. along the way, I can see another tornado form in a distant field.
After a while, we just stop on the road to this campground place. Everyone piles out of the store with instructions from the store owners to politely ask this parking lot full of people leaving the camp ground for a ride home. Inexplicably I spot my grand-aunt (my grandmother's youngest sister, who is like 49 irl) except she's very old and wrinkly now. We hug like we've not met in years and she agrees to give me a ride home.
Weird dream be weird.

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We went to Haverty's, Ashley, and Badcock today and had little luck.
Haverty's prices were ridiculous.
Ashley had slightly better furniture prices but we didn't find a set we were in love with and their mattresses were obscenely overpriced. I also didn't appreciate the high pressure sales tactics that they used.
We both really liked Badcock and the sales rep we had but unfortunately the two sets we wanted were both back ordered for longer than six months and one was discontinued... So is there any where else worth checking out?

We just left the store and they had a hybrid king that felt pretty good and came with an adjustable base for about 2k. Their brand name was Stanhope. Can't find any reviews though.

got to my car right as it was getting towed and was able to convince the worker to not. other cars weren’t as lucky though. stay safe y’all

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Hi. I’m new to Reddit so please bare with me if I mess this up. I’m considering another credit card but don’t know which way to look. I received an email regarding being pre approved for a savor one card providing unlimited 3% cash back on dining and entertainment, unlimited 2% cash back on groceries, unlimited 1% cash back on everything else and 0% intro APR for 9 months with a 24.99% variable, no annual fee. I don’t carry balances on my 2 credit cards so I don’t focus on interest. Should I look into this opportunity for Savor One or look into other cards?
Current credit score: Experian FICO 8: 717 Credit karma Vintage Score: TU: 733 and Equ: 740.
no derogatory marks or collections.
accounts: Capital one Quicksilver (PC from capital one platinum): $600 CL - age 1 yr and 5 months
Fingerhut: $1,000 CL (currently showing $1800 because of a temp credit limit increase but I’m still debating on making a purchase to keep the $800 CLI, age: 1 year and 6 months
Vystar CC: $750 CL, Age: 1 year and 4 months
Badcock furniture: Only reports to Equifax unfortunately but it shows up as a credit card: $5500 CL, Age: 1 yr 7 months - current bal is $1579
Suncoast Pal loan $1000 CL, Age 1 year and 10 months - current bal $623
Suncoast signature loan: $1000, current bal $598
Also, Should I pay off my signature loan early? This is the only installment loan besides the Fingerhut fresh start account from long ago.
Please and thank you everyone.

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Things happened today with Badcock Home and Furniture, now I'm in the red and can't get my money back. I'll pay Wednesday since it's payday.

Alright so we’ve all heard stories about a roommate from hell but this roommate is from Atlanta Georgia. I genuinely need legal advice or advice on what to do about removing things off of my credit. Therefore I am willing to provide a back story.
So I (19) moved to Orlando FL, with my at the time girlfriend (in February 2020) so I was moving 3hrs away from home with no family just my girlfriend (21) and I. So the original plan was to move get a roommate save money by having a roommate (35) and eventually get our own place to call home. I’m going to tell you now that didn’t happen at all lol. In about March coronavirus hit and jobs were taken, the state was shut down so we couldn’t pay rent. Although the landlord was kind she acknowledged our issue and she was financially stable she informed us that she understands and we can pay her whenever we can. But things became very rocky between my ex and I but the end of that story is my ex went to jail for assault with a deadly weapon and by that time May rolled around .
So it was just me and no family whatsoever. The roommate had a daughter (6) and we agreed on me looking after her daughter almost like a nanny arrangement. So time goes on, we needed to move so we went to Rooms2Go to find her daughter a bed set because my ex broke her previous one. And to my knowledge she said she already had an account with them she can’t add anything on and if I could just sign up for it and she will pay it and it’ll help build my credit since I was so young and had no credit no knowledge of credit so of course I gave in. But every time it was time for a payment she didn’t pay it she simply had me ignore them and she did so as well. That was the first and last time I’ve ever done that for her but in about October or 2020 I received an email from Badcock furniture stating items such as a dresser, TV, bed frame and a few more items have been delivered and at the time I was back in my hometown for my cousins baby shower. But I just ignored the email because maybe it’s just a mistake but lo and behold when it returned it wasn’t a mistake I see there were items that have been delivered in my name , that I haven’t signed up for. Im not sure how I dispute it with my credit because I live with her of course the address will be the same. And she knows my information because we live together and I lose everything that’s not a limb so she’d hold them for me but never my social security card that’s too sensitive
but when I returned from my home town my social security was no where to be found. But as of recently January (2021) she’s putting me out as of Wednesday January 27th and she’s giving me till the 1st of February because evidently I’m living for free but I have been watching her daughter with every breathing moment there was even a point when she left us in the house for 2-3days with no food, no car , and no money while she was in Miami but I didn’t complain because I was about to order us food, I’ve always protected her daughter we even grew a sister like bond. Also in maybe December I lost my phone somewhere around the house I couldn’t find it for literally 6days. And on day 1 when my phone went missing it received a notification to my iPad that a card has been requested to be delivered so I just that “okay maybe she lost my other card she’s ordering another one” but that wasn’t the case because a few weeks later I check my bank account and there was an atm transaction for $200 and it was only one person that could’ve done it because we lived in an apartment and apartments you have to have a key to get the mail. I sent her a text message of the statement from my bank online and she didn’t reply so I went to her room and she was like “I’m texting right now and you know when I be texting I need to focus I’ll be in your room in a second “ she never came and then I just contacted my bank and disputed it and in the next two days the same thing happens , and the same atm location so I ask her about it again and all she had to say was “it couldn’t be me because I don’t have a card “ but to my recollection there was definitely a card delivered to the address and now my bank has reversed the charges because the person who did the transaction knew the pin and there were no wrong attempts now I’m currently -$300. So now I’m currently in the negatives with my bank.
But to current time I just woke up and I received an email from Rent-a-Center but I haven’t left this house literally since New Years when we moved here because I don’t have a car and I’m working from home so it couldn’t have been me and I still can’t find my social and we have moved since I lost it at the first places lived. I want these things off my credit because they genuinely aren’t done by me. I even tried locking my social and clearly that didn’t work . But I don’t want to contact Rent-A-Center and they end up contacting her and she will know I know then throw me out expeditiously.