For the past few year, southwest Virginia Friends of Floyd, Roanoke, Maury River, Blacksburg, and Abingdon Meetings have come together once a year for a day of worship, fellowship, and learning. This year, the Blue Ridge Gathering will be hosted by Blacksburg Friends Meeting, beginning at 10:00 am and running until 4:30. There will be several presentations, including by outgoing Quaker House Director Chuck Fager and BYM Presiding Clerk Betsy Meyer. For more information, contact Mary Helen Brainard. (540-261-3247 or mhbrainard@hotmail.com)