Wednesday, Feb. 17:
City of Radford Planning Commission Meeting
At 5:30 p.m. at 10 Robertson St. The agenda includes: 1. Special Use Permit (SUP) for 1129 East Main St. Ellet Valley Investments has submitted an application for a SUP. The request is to allow residential use on the second floor of the existing building within the B-3 Business District. 2. Zoning Ordinance Update- Urban Agriculture Ordinance, Mixed Use Zoning, Wireless Communications Requirements within the Business District.
Art Club: Virtual Meeting
From 2-3 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library. Paint a dazzling nature scene in the style of Charles Burchfield, American watercolor artist and designer. Stop by the library for a curated craft kit and catch a video tutorial on the Christiansburg Facebook Page.
Thursday, Feb. 18:
Discord Comic Book Club
Join the Radford Public Library for an all-ages voice chat discussion of Comic Books via Discord. To be discussed and read this month is Jason Latour’s “Spider-Gwen Vol. 1: Greater Power.” Check it out on Hoopla via Spider-Gwen https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12020853. Send the library a Facebook message or email duncan.hall@radfordva.gov to sign up. The staff will send an invitation to the RPL Discord server.
Talking About Books: Nonfiction Virtual Meeting
11 a.m. – noon at the Christiansburg Library. This month discussing “The Body: a guide for occupants” by Bill Bryson, virtually.
Knitting 102: virtual
5 – 6 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library. Knitting 102 will pick up with … picking up. Learn how to retrieve dropped stitches, increase and decrease your work, and cast off your finished project. The workshop will take place over go-to-meeting. Call the Blacksburg Library at 540-552-8246 for more information and a workshop link.
Friday, Feb. 19:
American Red Cross Blood Drive
From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library. Sign up at www.redcrossblood.org.
Saturday, Feb. 20:
American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training
Ages 11-15 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Dr. The fee is $65 for residents and $75 for non-residents. Participants will learn to take care of children and infants. Included is how to be a good leader and role model, making good decisions, solving problems, and keeping children safe. Participants should bring a snack and lunch. The training includes American Red Cross certifications for babysitting and for pediatric care.
Teens Cook
1 p.m. at the Montgomery Floyd Regional Library online. Learn to make lemon curd by watching the librarians cook. Contact shodges@mfrl.org for more information.
Family Game Night
5:30 p.m. at the Montgomery Floyd Regional Library online. Join other kids and families for a live, interactive game night online. To be played are jackbox party night games on a family friendly setting. Email shodges@mfrl.org for more information.
Monday, Feb. 22:
Talking About Books: Fiction Virtual
11 a.m. – noon at the Blacksburg Library. Join for a discussion of “The Altruists” by Andrew Ridker. Call ahead to reserve a copy and get the link for virtual participation.
Library Space Camp Kids
3 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library. Pick up special Library Space Camp kits starting February 22 and make pipe cleaner constellations and moon rocks and learn about our solar system.
Tuesday, Feb. 23:
Virtual Cooking With Your Instant Pot
5:30 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Public Library. Did you receive an Instant Pot for a present? Join Angie Helm for a virtual “Instant Pot” session andlearn how to use your instant pot to create a quick meal.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club: virtual
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library Join for a discussion of “The Poppy War” by R.F. Kuang. Call ahead to get a copy of this month’s book and to get the link. The discussion will be held virtually.
Wednesday, Feb. 24:
Introduction to Cross Stitch: Virtual
2 – 3 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library. Have you ever wanted to learn how to cross stitch, but weren’t sure where to start? This class is perfect for you. This class will go over what is needed to cross stitch, how to create the basic stitches, and how to follow patterns to create beautiful designs. Participants will even learn some history along the way. To make plans to attend this virtual meeting, email Sally at sstauffer@mfrl.org.
Friday, Feb. 26:
Teen Creative: Jewelry Making
1 p.m. at the MFRL Library Online. This month’s Teen Creative video will cover jewelry making. Check out the video, for tips, tricks, and more.
Saturday, Feb. 27:
Outdoor Book Sale
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library weather permitting. $5 per bag or $1 for hardbacks and $.50 for paperbacks. Gift books are available for $2 each. Call the library for more details and to confirm the sale will take place.
Sunday, Feb. 28:
Blacksburg Disc Golf Fundraiser
This is a two-division trophy-only event. The course has been modified into a temporary 16-hole tournament layout. Registration is $30 and will include a two-disc player pack. The money raised will be used to reimburse the cost of the installation of the new tee pads at Blacksburg Municipal Park.
This is a tee-time event. Final tee times will be posted on the event page after registration closes on the evening of Friday, Feb. 26. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your designated tee time to check in. To register, visit
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Blacksburg_Municipal_Disc_Golf_Fundraiser_2021.
Tuesday, Mar. 16:
Radford Reads with Monica Rodden
Join the Radford Public Library at 6:30 p.m. for a Zoom conversation with Monica Rodden, author of “Monsters Among Us.” Email Elizabeth at elizabeth.sensabaugh@radfordva.gov for details about attending. The library has a limited number of free copies of this book to give away, so please let them know if you’d like a copy (while supplies last).
Ongoing:
StoryWalk
All Month of February at the Christiansburg Library
Exercise your brain and body as you read and walk the trail Begin at the library’s College Street entrance of Downtown Park. This month’s book is “The Big Red Barn.”
Through Friday, Mar. 5:
Glencoe Mansion “2020 in Review” Art Show
The show features the works of artists Cheryl Mackian, the Radford Photo Club, and Teresa Regil, whose works all appeared in the Gallery during 2020. The event is free and is open to the public.
Through Saturday, April 24:
‘Unbearable Beauty’ Exhibit at Moss Arts Center
Open each Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. through Saturday, April 24. The exhibit is a demonstration of the devastation human activity has wreaked on the environment. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
