The Virginia Equine Welfare Society (VEWS) will be hosting a Brisket, BBQ and Brew Fest on Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 5:00 - 10:00 PM, 12324 Goddins Hill Rd, Ashland 23005. Live music will be provided by Folk Artist Chad Hulsey. For more fun and entertainment there will also be Raffles, Games and Silent Auctions. A Cash Bar will be available. Tickets are $25 per Adult and Children under 10 are free. Tickets are on sale at www.vewshorses.org. Make a donation and label as B.B.B.

The Friends of the Ashland Library are bringing storyteller Matt Dodd to the library as part of Ashland's Train Day festivities. We'll have three performances in the library at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. for a fantastic "train-centric" day in the Center of the Universe!