Saturday, Nov. 9:
Blacksburg Farmers Market
At Market Square Park, 100 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg; New Hours for Nov. through Dec.: 9 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.
Book Sale
The Radford Public Library will have a book sale on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. There will be many children’s books and many science fiction and fantasy books. It will also be a very big sale with lots of books in all categories. We save all year all the Christmas items, as well. Come and support the Radford library and do some Christmas shopping too.
Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10:
Holiday Bazaar
Women With a Vision Bible Study of First Baptist Church, 555 West Rock Road, Radford, will hold a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, 1 – 3 p.m. Area vendors will have tables as well as the Bible Study and Youth Group of First Baptist Church. Baked goods and hot dogs will
be available both days.
Sunday, Nov. 10:
Vintage Market
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 who are selling a wide selection of quality vintage items, upcycled crafts, and occasional antiques.
Monday, Nov. 11:
Veteran’s Day
Blacksburg closings: All town administrative offices will be closed. The Blacksburg Aquatic Center and Blacksburg Community Center will be open. Blacksburg Transit will operate on full service, but BT offices will be closed. Trash pickup will not be affected.
Christiansburg closings: Administrative offices closed. Recreation Cener open regular hours.
Radford closings: Administrative offices closed. No trash pick-up – Monday trash will be picked up Tuesday. Drop center closed. Radford Public Library closed.
Tuesday, Nov. 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. The meeting is being held on a Tuesday due to Veteran’s Day. Citizens are invited to attend and allowed to speak at each meeting. See the agenda at www.radfordva.gov.
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.
FamilyREADS with Literacy NRV
At the Radford Public Library, 5:30 – 7:45 p.m. If you are a parent with low to intermediate English language skills, sign up for Family Reads in partnership with LiteracyNRV. Registration required. LiteracyNRV will host seven weeks of learning each Tuesday from Oct. 1 – Nov. 19. We’ll have fun activities for kids aged 3-8 so you can focus on your language studies (siblings are welcome, and homework help is available). A story time, educational activities, and games will be provided for all children. Families will receive free dinner! For more information, call (540) 382-7262, test (540) 585-1672, or email Anne Abbott at aabbott@lvnrv.org.
School Board meeting
Radford City School Board will convene for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the School Administration Building, 1612 Wadsworth St., Radford. The agenda for the meeting can be viewed at www.rcps.org.
Wednesday, Nov. 13:
Eligibility applications at the Christmas Store
In-person applications for Eligibility to shop at the Montgomery County Christmas Store will be held on the following dates: Nov. 13, 4-7 p.m. and Nov. 20, 4-7 p.m. Go on-line at https://www.mcchristmasstore.org/eligibility to see documents needed to bring to eligibility session. Questions? Email them to mccseligibilty@gmail.com for answers.
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.
Thursday, Nov. 14:
Radford Photo Club meeting
The Radford Photo Club’s next meeting will be at 6 p.m. at the Radford Public Library. The speaker will be retired naval aviator, Captain Rich Davis, who was recently featured on Artistic Encounters – “Meet the Artist” on PBS. The meeting is open to the public. See examples of Davis’ photos here: https://www.photographybyrichdavis.com/.
NAACP branch elections
The NAACP-Montgomery Co-Radford City-Floyd Co Branch # 7092 will hold its Branch Election for the 2025-2027 term. The purpose of the election is to fill the officer positions including four Members at Large. The election conducted by the National Office via Election Buddy (online electronic voting system) will be Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 from noon to 4 p.m. Members will see their ballots via email and text message. In order to vote one must be a member in good standing of the branch 30 days prior to the election. Membership will be verified by the Branch Secretary. Questions, contact us at http://www.mrfnaacp.org or info@mrfnaacp.org or you may call 540-382.6751.
Thursday, Nov. 21:
Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting
The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery Camp 1784 will meet at 7p.m. at Aly’s Family Italian Restaurant, 3204 Riner Rd. Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) are also invited to attend. Member Dana Jackson will speak on “How the Taliaferro family of Stafford County, Va. sustained themselves during the first year of Reconstruction.” For further information, please call 540-320-4315 or 540-239-9864
Ongoing:
Now through Nov. 11:
Blacksburg Aquatic Center closed
The Blacksburg Aquatic Center will be closed for construction, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Lap swim will be available Monday-Friday, 5:30-8:30 a.m. and 5:30-8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. and Sunday 1- 4:45 p.m. There will be no morning Water Aerobics or Therapy Swim. The Aquatic Center should reopen and resume normal operating hours Monday, Nov. 11.
Now through Nov. 20:
Faculty Showcase Exhibition
The Radford University Faculty Showcase Exhibition is open in the Radford University Tyler Gallery, Tyler Avenue, Radford. Come see artwork from faculty across the campus through Nov. 20. The closing reception will be Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. and includes refreshments.
Now through Nov. 29:
Call for Artists: Design and create a mural facing E. Main St.
The Town of Christiansburg is looking for an artist to bring their creativity to life. The Christiansburg Public Arts Advisory Board is accepting applications for artists to paint a vibrant mural capturing the natural beauty of the New River Valley. The location for the mural installation is the East Main Street side of the building located at 3 Roanoke St. More information and how to apply can be found at www.christiansburg.org/callforartists. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 29, 2024, 5 p.m.
