Percussive dance performance at Radford University Feb. 22
Radford University will host a performance by percussive dance group “Step Afrika!” on Feb. 22 at 8 p.m.
The Washington, D.C.-based group was founded in 1994 as the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. It now ranks as one of the top 10 African American dance companies in the United States.
The upcoming performance will be held in Radford University’s Bondurant Auditorium. The event is free for the general public and students with RU ID. No tickets are required.
The event is co-sponsored by Radford University’s Diversity Awareness Programming, the Center for Diversity and Inclusion and the National Pan-Hellenic Council.
For more information, contact Radford Student Programming and Campus Events at 831-5463 or visit www.radford.edu/rspace.
Grief support group meeting Feb. 22
A grief support group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Christ Lutheran Church in Radford. Attendees will have an opportunity to share about grief, listen to others and receive and offer support. Everyone interested in attending is welcome to attend. For more information, email pastor@clcradford.org.
City partnership offers free tax services
Radford City Commissioner of the Revenue, Cathy Flinchum, has partnered with New River Community Action to provide free income tax services to the community.
The office staff is now IRS certified and enrolled in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. The program offers free tax assistance to people with an income level of $65,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own returns.
Please contact the Commissioner of the Revenue office at 731-3613 if you have questions.
Radford Transit application for 2018 Operating Funds
The Council of the City of Radford will hold a public hearing at a regularly scheduled meeting of Council on Monday 7 p.m., in the City Council Chambers located in the City Administration Building, at 10 Robertson St., Radford, Virginia to receive citizen comment and input regarding the Radford Transit application for fiscal year 2018 operating funds, in the amount of $1,464,169.
Interested persons may appear at the aforementioned time and place to present their views and comments. Comments may also be sent to Melissa Skelton, Transit Coordinator at 10 Robertson St., Radford VA 24141 or melissa.skelton@radfordva.gov.
For disable individuals who may require special auxiliary aids or services, reasonable accommodations will be make available by the City of Radford upon request five business days before the public hearing. For disable accommodations or additional information, please contact the City Manager’s office at 731-3603 or 800-828-1120(TTD-Virginia Relay Center).
Public hearing planning commission zoning ordinance amendment Feb. 22
As required by Virginia Code 15.2-2204, Radford City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on Feb 22. beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at 10 Robertson St.
The proposed amendment will eliminate terminology for recreational facilities under Special Use Permits and will affect the following sections, Division 1, Sections 120.1-29 (1) & (2), the R-1 Single Family, Section 120.1-35 (1) & (2), the R-2 Single Family, Sections 120.1-41 (1) & (2), the R-3 Single Family, and Sections 120.1-47 (1) & (2), the R-4 Multi Family Residential Districts to of the Radford Zoning Ordinance.
A copy of the draft ordinance is available for review on the City’s website, www.radfordva.gov and in the City Manager’s Office at 10 Robertson Street, Radford, VA.
