ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Wednesday, October 2, 1996             TAG: 9610020028
SECTION: CURRENT                  PAGE: NRV-10 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 


AROUND NEW RIVER

Homecoming parade set for Oct. 12

BLACKSBURG - Virginia Tech is seeking involvement and community support from as many different participants as possible for its annual homecoming parade to be held at 10 a.m. Oct. 12. The deadline for entries is Sunday.

Interested civic organizations, car clubs, motorcycle clubs, political groups, area businesses and entertainers are invited to participate. For more information write to: Homecoming Parade Committee, 327 Squires Student Center, Blacksburg, Va. 24061-0138, or call 231-5661.

Free assistance with voter registration

BLACKSBURG - First American Federal Savings Bank will offer voter registration assistance to its customers and all eligible voters through today. The service will be provided at the bank from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 552-4311.

March of Dimes walk set for Saturday

BLACKSBURG - The annual March of Dimes WalkAmerica is scheduled for Saturday at Colony Park, South Main Street. Registration for "Walk for Someone You Love" begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10. There will be both a 10-mile route and a 5-mile route. To form a team or walk as an individual, contact Karen Brooks, 989-8030.


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