Events in Bluefield today

A free diabetes education class at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital offers practical guidance on understanding diabetes, making nutrition choices that support a diabetes-friendly lifestyle, and learning about medications. The WVU Mercer County Extension Service will be on site with healthy food samples and additional resources. To learn more or to register, call 304-487-7074.

Table Talks is a free monthly community dinner that brings neighbors together to share food, fellowship, and thoughtful conversation. The focus is on connection and community building around the table in a warm, welcoming setting.

Settle into a cozy, bakery-inspired evening at Princeton Hammer & Stain focused on creative bread making and candlelight. Participants design a decorative focaccia with fresh herbs, vegetables, and seasonal toppings, then take it home to bake using provided instructions. The dough is prepared by Breads & Dreads, and artisan bread tastings are offered during the creative session. Alongside the bread art, guests pour a hand-crafted candle in a dough bowl, choosing from inviting signature fragrances for an unhurried autumn night. The experience includes guided focaccia decorating, the pre-made dough, the candle activity, light refreshments, and take-home baking guidance. Price is $55 per person, and seating is limited. An optional personalized studio apron featuring your name and the Princeton Hammer & Stain crest is available for an additional $25.

Brent Loper & The All Star Band bring a charged, true-to-the-roots country show shaped by rich musicianship and storytelling. Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Brent Loper found his calling onstage after an early football future was cut short. He went on to spend two years traveling the world with the contemporary Christian group Truth, playing more than 600 dates and honing his love for songwriting and live performance. Since settling in Nashville in 2016, Loper has built a respected presence as both artist and writer, collaborating with Vince Gill, Steve Dorff, Jim Rushing, Anthony Smith, Waylon Payne, Wood Newton, and Craig Campbell. His credits include time on the road as drummer for Joey + Rory, appearances in film and television, a role in the stage debut of Pure Country, and a national performance on Huckabee. Today he fronts The All Star Band, a tight collective of top-tier players whose résumés include work with Wynonna, Clint Black, Alison Krauss, and Josh Turner. Together they deliver a set full of energy, heart, and moments that connect with lifelong country fans as well as newer audiences. This year also marks a career milestone with the release of a song co-written with Vince Gill. Please note, this event is not presented by CMC, and gift cards or Member tickets are not accepted.

Bland Street Arcade kicks off a weekly game night at Bella’s Tea & Coffee, bringing people together for board and card games. Players may bring their own decks, with titles like Magic the Gathering, Star Realms, Dominion, Arkham Horror, and Uno Ultimate DC. The Dumbledore RoundTable seats at least six, offering space for larger groups. Outside food and drinks are not allowed, and the cafe provides refreshments. Larger groups can arrange charcuterie, pinwheel, and dessert platters in advance.

Open each Saturday regardless of weather, this flea market brings together more than 50 vendors indoors and outdoors. Shoppers can browse a wide variety of items for sale. Vendor spaces are offered in both indoor and outdoor areas, with pricing information available at 304.921.0492.

Copper tensor rings from Ascension Tools are available at Tazewell Farmers Market. The designs draw inspiration from Nikola Tesla, Slim Spurling, and Reinhard Stanjek.

Enjoy coffee and conversation at a welcoming book club gathering focused on The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. This month’s discussion takes place at The Hatter’s Book Shop and centers on Bilbo Baggins’s adventure in Middle-earth alongside figures like Gandalf and Gollum. The group will reflect on the story’s beginnings as a tale written for Tolkien’s children, its well-received 1937 publication, and its lasting status as a classic, with themes that include a hesitant hero, a dangerous ring, and the fearsome dragon Smaug.

Herbert Hoover and Princeton face off in a varsity matchup at Princeton Senior High School.

Designed for adults 55 and older, this monthly bingo gathering takes place in the Great Hall of the Lodge on the fourth Sunday of each month from March through November. It is open to the public for anyone in that age group. A complimentary meal is provided in coordination with the Sunday Family Dinner offered that day. The Activities Committee presents the event, and the event manager is Roger Toney.

Princeton Community Hospital presents a new monthly class on breastfeeding in the North Tower, formerly Parkview, in the 4th Floor Education Room. Led by a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS), this free session covers the basics of breastfeeding, practical tips for getting started, techniques for establishing a comfortable and effective latch, and information on choosing and using breast pumps. Registration is available by phone at 304-431-5218.

Monday Night Cornhole offers a weekly chance to play on Mondays with beer specials and delicious pizza. Trade the Monday blues for friendly tosses and an easygoing evening.