CALENDAR
Our calendar is filled with activities designed to enrich the lives of children and adults who are blind or visually impaired. From social gatherings and wellness programs to recreational outings and educational sessions, each event is crafted to support independence, build community, and celebrate the abilities of our members.
To sign up for events, please call or text us at 910-847-5886, Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 3 PM. After signing up, you will be contacted two days before each event to confirm your attendance and transportation needs.
Accessibility Notice:
This calendar is formatted for screen readers and assistive technology.
Events are listed in strict chronological order.
Each event follows the same pattern: Event name. Date. Time. Location. Fees. And notes for volunteers.
Office closures and holidays are clearly stated.
To sign up for events, contact us by phone at 910-847-5886 Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
After signing up, you will be contacted two days before each event to confirm attendance and transportation needs.
VRC CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER 2026
Blindness Awareness Month
Recurring Weekly Reminder: Every Thursday, there is VRC Uplift, held from 1 to 2 PM, either via Zoom or VRC-VLY, unless otherwise noted; and every Monday, there is Administrative Day for the VRC staff. Walking Club return will be announce.
FAMILY MEETING + TOWN HALL (YOUTH & ADULTS)
Date: Wednesday, October 7. From 11 AM to 2 PM
Location: Vision Resource Center.
Lunch Fee (Optional): Jive Turkey Food Truck On Site.
Transportation Fee: FREE for VRC Friends & Angels; $15 for VRC Participants.
WORLD SIGHT DAY (YOUTH & ADULTS)
Date: Thursday, October 8. From 3 to 5 PM
Location: Downtown Fayetteville (Meeting Point: City Hall front door)
Program Fee: FREE
Transportation Fee: FREE
AIR-DRY CLAY CLASS (YOUTH & ADULTS)
Date: Wednesday, October 14. From 1 to 3 PM
Location: Vision Resource Center.
Program Fee: $5 VRC Angels; $10 VRC Friends; $15 VRC Participants
Transportation Fee: FREE VRC Friends & Angels; $15 VRC Participants.
BLINDNESS AWARENESS + WHITE CANE DAY (YOUTH & ADULTS)
Date: Thursday, October 15. From 11 AM to 1 PM
Location: Taste of West Africa (116 Person St, FAY NC)
Program Fee: FREE
Transportation Fee: FREE.
EARLY VOTING (ADULTS)
Date: Tuesday, October 20. From 11 AM - 1 PM
Program Fee: FREE
Transportation Fee: FREE
SHOPPING DAY AT WALMART (YOUTH & ADULTS)
Date: Wednesday, October 21. From 11 AM to 1 PM
Location: 2820 Gillespie St, Fayetteville, NC 28306
Program Fee: FREE
Transportation Fee: FREE Angels; $5 VRC Friends; $15 VRC Participants.
COMEDY COUCH (AFTER HOURS FEES) (ADULTS)
Date: Thursday, October 22. From 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Location: 2606 Raeford Rd Ste A, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Program Fee: FREE
Transportation Fee: $5 Angels; $10 VRC Friends; $20 VRC Participants.
BINGO (YOUTH & ADULTS)
Date: Wednesday, October 28. From 12 to 2 PM
Location: 2886 Owen Dr.
Program Fee: FREE VRC Friends & Angels; $5 VRC Participants.
Transportation Fee: $5 VRC Friends & Angels; $15 VRC Participants.
VRC PODCAST LIVE (VRC PODCAST CLUB)
Date: Thursday, October 29. From 1 to 3 PM
Location: Vision Resource Center.
Program & Transportation Fee: FREE for VRC Podcast Club Members
VRC-VLY READING SERVICE
Weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 12 - 2 pm. Listen:
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Online: Visit vrcvlyreadingservice.org to stream episodes.
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By Phone: Dial 1-518-801-1347 to listen via telephone.
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On Smart Speakers: Ask Amazon's Alexa to "open VRCVLY Reading Service" and say "Listen Live."
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On Mobile App: Download the Zeno Radio app and search for "VRCVLY Reading Service."