Saturday, Aug. 3:
Lamplighters BIG Book Sale
At the Radford Public Library; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Get great deals on books while supporting the Radford Public Library at the Lamplighters BIG Book Sale! Hardcovers and DVDs are only $1, and Paperbacks are only 50 cents. Many, many children’s books and a lot of home school teaching books are available and some DVD’s and CD’s that are spoken in a language in India. Come and support the Lamplighters, who support the Radford Public Library.
Radford Summer Concert- rescheduled
Chairmen of the Board will be performing. Bring a chair or blanket and come out to the fields of Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery at 600 Unruh Dr., Radford. Gates open at 6 p.m. Concert begins at 7 p.m. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased through Radford Chamber of Commerce. Food trucks and non-alcoholic beverages are also available. Admission is $5 per person. Children 12 and under and free.
Blacksburg Farmers Market
At Market Square Park, 100 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg; 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Blacksburg Farmers Market is a local, family-friendly gathering place in downtown Blacksburg featuring farmers of locally grown produce and meats, alongside artisans of baked goods and handmade crafts. For more information, visit http://blacksburgfarmersmarket.com.
Radford Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday through October; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the grounds of Glencoe Mansion, 600 Unruh Dr. Visit weekly for an ever-changing supply of homemade goodies, crafts, plants, meats, produce, and more.
Sunday, Aug. 4:
Vintage Market
At Market Square Park, 100 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The market is made up of a carefully chosen group of vendors selling a wide selection of quality vintage items, upcycled crafts, and occasional antiques. For more information, visit blacksburgfarmersmarket.com/vintage-market/.
Sunday, Aug. 4 – Wednesday, Aug. 7:
South Main Street road closure- Blacksburg
Beginning at 12 a.m. Sunday, August 4, following the Steppin’ Out street festival, the 100 block of South Main Street, including the intersections of South Main Street and Roanoke Street, and South Main Street and Lee Street, will be closed to all traffic. Crews will remove, mill, and replace large areas of asphalt during this closure. The detours set up for Steppin’ Out will remain in place until this closure is complete. Roads are expected to reopen to traffic after work is complete on Wednesday, Aug. 7. For questions and more information, please contact Senior Project Manager, Kevin Wills at 540-443-1353.
Monday, Aug. 5:
August Kids eligibility screening
The Radford Clothing Bank annual August Kids program provides a $75 voucher for each income qualifying student in grades K – 12 attending Radford City Schools. Vouchers redeemed at the Fairlawn Walmart to purchase new school clothing and tennis shoes. Screening for eligibility is August 5, 10 a.m.- noon and 4- 6 p.m. at Central Church, 803 Wadsworth St., Radford. You MUST provide all of the following verifications: Photo ID of applicant, proof of address (June or July bill), social security card or birth certificate for each child in the home, and SNAP, Medicaid, TANF or four weeks of current pay stub for each employed family member. Questions? Call the Radford Clothing Bank at (540)633-5050 (10 a.m. -noon) Monday-Saturday. Monetary donations can be sent to: Radford Clothing Bank, PO Box 994, Radford, VA 24143.
Wednesday, Aug. 7:
Blacksburg Farmers Market
At Market Square Park, 100 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg; 2 – 6 p.m. The Blacksburg Farmers Market is a local, family-friendly gathering place in downtown Blacksburg featuring farmers of locally grown produce and meats, alongside artisans of baked goods and handmade crafts. For more information, visit http://blacksburgfarmersmarket.com.
Market Square Jam
Blacksburg’s Market Square Jam is an official Crooked Road affiliated venue that provides fun and entertainment on Wednesday evenings, June through September. The Jam takes place at Market Square Park from 7-9 p.m. For more information and a list of hosts, please visit blacksburg.gov/marketsquarejam.
Saturday, Aug. 10:
Fish Fry
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its August Fish Fry 5 – 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543 Mount Tabor Rd, Blacksburg. Serving fish, fries and slaw; homemade desserts; and beverages. Adults- $12, children under 12- $6, under age three -free, carry-outs -$12. This month, Ronnie Toney and Friends will be playing some Bluegrass for the diners. Held rain or shine. Call or text 540-449-6178 for further information. On Facebook at MtTaborRuritan.
11th Annual Cheeseburger in Parrot-dise
At Warm Hearth Village Center, 2387 Warm Hearth Dr., Blacksburg; 6 -10 p.m. Get ready to dance up an appetite with The Breakfast Club Band and The Panjammers then indulge in refreshing tropical drinks, gourmet cheeseburgers, and delicious Caribbean fare. Don’t miss the silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind items and experiences – all to benefit the Warm Hearth Foundation and seniors who call Warm Hearth Village home. In celebration of Warm Hearth’s Golden Anniversary, we will have a limited number of special golden tickets with a VIP mix and mingle from 5 – 6 p.m. Tickets on sale now. Visit retire.org and click on Cheeseburger in Parrot-dise in the upper right part of the home page.
Monday, Aug. 12:
Radford City Council meeting
The Radford City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. in council chambers at the Radford Municipal Building, 10 Robertson St., Radford. Citizens are invited to attend and allowed to speak at each meeting. See the agenda at www.radfordva.gov.
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting
Public meetings are normally held the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke St. in Christiansburg. Closed sessions begin at 6 p.m. if needed. Open sessions begin at 7:15 p.m. Citizens are invited to attend and allowed to speak at each meeting. All regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors are rebroadcast on Montgomery County Comcast and Shentel Channels 190 daily.
Tuesday, Aug. 13:
Blacksburg Town Council meeting
The council meets in regular session the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St. These meetings are open to the public and televised live on WTOB Channel 2.
Christiansburg Town Council meeting
Regular town council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall (100 E. Main St.). The public is welcome and encouraged to attend, with a citizen hearing time reserved at each meeting for residents to bring any matter they desire before the entire council.
Thursday, Aug. 15:
Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting
The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery Camp 1784 will meet at 7 p.m. at Aly’s Italian Family Restaurant on 3204 Riner Road. Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) are also invited to attend. Member Seth Gravely will present Part two of his talk on the “History of the 29th Virginia Infantry”. For further information, please call 540-320-4315 or 540-239-9864.
Sunday, Aug. 18:
Faith and Democracy presentation
The local group Defending Democracies will host a special presentation and discussion featuring Chris Crawford, Policy Strategist for Protect Democracy. We’ll hear why democracy is important to faith communities and consider actions we can take, both as individuals and as faith communities, to support the defense of our democracy. Join us, 2:30-4 p.m., at Blacksburg United Methodist Church, Whisner Building, 111 Church St. SE, Blacksburg (parking in lots off of Lee St.).
