Good morning, Blacksburg.

The YMCA at Virginia Tech invites local community members to attend the 4th Annual Y Empty Bowls Event on Tuesday, Oct.

13 at the Y Center from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., where guests will enjoy handcrafted soups, live music, and a ceramic bowl while supporting Meals On Main.

Town Gown will meet on Thursday, Oct.

8 at 6:30 p.m. at the multipurpose library in the Creativity and Innovation District Residence Hall next to the Graduate Life Center — where Tracie Hughes and Kiyah Duffey will present new entrepreneurship resources for residents.

Local transportation officials remind drivers that deer are more active during peak season — motorists are asked to slow down and scan for wildlife on Blacksburg roads today.

Christiansburg Aquatic Center will offer several fall programs for family fun including a floating pumpkin patch on Oct.

9, a swim night on Oct. 16, a kid and teen takeover on Oct. 23, a Halloween painting event on Oct. 28, and themed workouts on Oct. 29.

A local author in Blacksburg released a new enchanting holiday romance novel on Oct.

6; the book blends festive themes with a heartwarming love story and is drawing attention from local readers.

A local mortgage banker offered seasonal shopping and budgeting tips to help Blacksburg residents manage holiday expenses.

He advised reviewing costs and checking interest rates before making major purchases.