UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, Feb. 4:
Book Sale
There will be a book sale at the Radford Public Library from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Prices are very reasonable and as always large free selections are available. Come and support the Radford Library.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
At the Meadowbrook Library; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stock up on books (plus DVDs and CDs). Fill a bag paper grocery bag (provided) for $5. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library.
Take Your Child to the Library Day
At the Radford Public Library; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Today is Take Your Child to the Library Day! As a thank you to every child who stops by on Feb. 4, a special prize can be picked up. Thank you for supporting your local library.
Monday, Feb. 6:
Valentines Crafternoon: No-sew Pet Scarf
At the Radford Public Library; 1 – 2 p.m. Make a no-sew scarf for your beloved pooch in honor of Valentine’s Day! Supplies provided!
Tuesday, Feb. 7:
Montgomery County School Board meeting
At the Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke St, Christiansburg; 7- 9 p.m.
Friends of Southwest Virginia Showcase networking event
Learn about the latest arts, music, and creative economy happenings in SWVA. At the Montgomery Museum of Art & History; 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Stories, Paintings and Fantasies
Dr. Robert Trent takes the stage. “Stories, Paintings and Fantasies” features songs inspired by literature, visual art and the music of Spanish Gypsies. The recital is free and open to the public. Please join us at 7:30 p.m. in the Davis Performance Hall, Covington Center, for an evening of inspired music.
Thursday, Feb. 9:
River City Quilt Guild
The River City Quilt Guild meets the second Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in
Grove United Methodist Church, 1020 Tyler Ave., Radford. If you are willing to
share your knowledge and learn from others, this guild is for you. We welcome all skill levels of quilters. For more information call Anna Handy, 540 320 7791.
Free GED Classes
New River Community College is offering free GED at the Meadowbrook Library every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5 – 8 p.m. The classes began on Tuesday, Jan. 17 and end on Thursday, May 11. For more information or to sign up please call the Meadowbrook Library at 540-268-1964.
Tasty Thursdays: The Wonderful World of Chocolate!
At the Christiansburg Library; 3- 4 p.m. Join us as we learn fun facts about chocolate and try different flavors of this tasty treat.
Anime Club for Teens
At the Christiansburg Library; 6 – 7 p.m. Snacks, crafts, taste-tests, and anime! Come hang out and discuss your favorite series or shows.
Valentine Boxes
At the Blacksburg Library; 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Come decoupage a small keepsake box with your favorite pictures, magazine clippings, song lyrics, poems, and/or quotes for yourself or a special Valentine. Materials will be provided. Please bring photos, etc. for a more personal touch.
Downtown Christiansburg Vision Night
Kick off the new year with Downtown Christiansburg as we host a night of visioning, networking, and conversation for everyone in our Christiansburg community. Enjoy appetizers on us! A great chance to get involved with our local change-makers. At Iron Tree Brewing Company; 5:30-7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 10:
Tech Bytes – Online Job Searching
At the Blacksburg Library; 1:30 -2:30 p.m. For this session, we will cover online classified sites, job search sites, company sites, and staying safe from scams. Registration required. Register at https://mfrl.libcal.com/event/9981782.
Saturday, Feb. 11:
Free Tax Assistance with NRCA
At the Christiansburg Library; 1 – 4 p.m. Come in for free tax prep assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and NRCA. Income limits may apply. For more information visit https://newrivercommunityaction.org/vita
Free Family Movie Matinee: Addams Family 2
At the Radford Public Library; 11 a.m. Enjoy the animated sequel “Addams Family 2.” Take a road trip with this quirky family in a haunted camper. Rated PG; 93 minutes.
Grownup Board Game Club
At the Radford Public Library; 2 – 4:30 p.m. Bring a friend, bring a board game, or just bring yourself to get some quality board-gaming time in at the library! We have a collection of games here, but you’re welcome to bring something from home and teach us how to play it.
Monday, Feb. 13:
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. See the agenda at
www.radfordva.gov.
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting
Public meetings are 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.
Valentines Crafternoon: Valentines Cards
At the Radford Public Library; 1 – 2 p.m. Make a hearty card for your Valentine’s Day love using buttons and creativity! Supplies provided.
Tuesday, Feb. 14:
Blacksburg Town Council meeting
Town 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 Council Chambers of Town Hall (100 E. Main Street). 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.
Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting
The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery Camp 1784 will meet at 7 p.m. at Aly’s Family Italian Restaurant on 3204 Riner Rd. Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) are also invited to attend. Mr. John Winebarger, SCV Virginia 6th Brigade Commander, will speak on “Confederate Surgeons”. If Montgomery County Public Schools are closed on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week due to weather, the meeting is cancelled. For further information, please call 540-320-4315 or 540-239-9864.
Radford City School Board meeting
The Radford City School Board will meet at 6 p.m. at the RCPS Administration Building, 1612 Wadsworth St., Radford.
Feasts and Festivals Around the World
At the Christiansburg Library; all day. Each month we will be exploring the feasts and festivals of different countries. This month we are celebrating Valentine’s Day in South Korea. Pick up a Valentine’s Day craft kit that also includes fun information about the holiday. Supplies limited.
Wednesday, Feb. 15:
NRCC offering free health screenings
New River Community College practical nursing students host Love Your Health
event, where anyone can stop by several free health stations run by NRCC practical nursing students for health information, educational games for kids, vitals checks, and Covid-19 vaccine administration. At the Uptown Christiansburg Mall, near NRCC’s location;10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Misty Rice, associate professor of nursing, at mrice@nr.edu or (540) 674-3600, ext. 4349.
Thursday, Feb. 16:
Radford Reads with Stephen Skripak
At the Radford Public Library; 6 – 7 :30 p.m. Retired Business Professor and author Stephen Skripak will speak about his book ‘From the Boardroom to the Classroom’ at the library. This event is free and open to the public.
Community Quilting Bee
At the Blacksburg Library; 10 a.m. – noon. Join us for our weekly quilting and sewing group. Bring your supplies and join us for conversation.
Friday, Feb. 17:
NRCC offering free health screenings
New River Community College practical nursing students host Love Your Health
Event. Free health stations run by NRCC practical nursing students for health information, educational games for kids, vitals checks, and Covid-19 vaccine administration. At the Uptown Christiansburg Mall, near NRCC’s location;10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Misty Rice, associate professor of nursing, at mrice@nr.edu or (540) 674-3600, ext. 4349.
Saturday, Feb. 18:
Free Tax Assistance with NRCA
At the Christiansburg Library; 1 – 4 p.m. Come in for free tax prep assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and NRCA. Income limits may apply. Walk-In Only! For more information visit https://newrivercommunityaction.org/vita or call 540-320-3217.
Sunday, Feb. 19:
Chess Club
At the Blacksburg Library; 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Come learn chess with US Federation member Rishi. Ages 8+ all skill levels welcome. Supplies provided.
Tuesday, February 21:
Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine
The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine will perform at Radford University’s Bondurant Auditorium in Preston Hall at 7:30 p.m. This unique opportunity brings audiences a chance to hear these remarkable Ukrainian musicians lead by Theodore Kuchar, one of the world’s most recorded and decorated conductors. You won’t want to miss this. Tickets available online, at the Hurlburt Hall Information Desk or by calling 540-831-5420.
Thursday, March 2:
Crab Creek Watershed Project kick-off meeting
Come to the Crab Creek Watershed Project Kick-Off Meeting to learn about how to get involved and receive funding to install watershed-friendly landscaping on your property! At the Loft at Great Road on Main (100 W Main St. Christiansburg); 6 – 7 p.m.
On-going:
Cap and Gown Drive
Support the 2023 BHS Senior Class by donating extra caps and gowns for use during graduation! The Town of Blacksburg Sustainability Office is partnering with Blacksburg High School and Sustainable Blacksburg to encourage re-use of previous years’ graduate gear for the 2023 senior class. Typically, graduation caps and gowns are used only once; with an average graduating class of 320, that’s a lot of waste. The 2023 senior class is looking to the Blacksburg community to donate graduation gear that can be re-used for 2023 and beyond. Gowns (blue only – from 2018 and later), caps, stoles, and cords are accepted. Donations can be made between 8:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday at the Main Entrance of Blacksburg High School. In an effort to keep project costs affordable, it is appreciated if materials are dry-cleaned before donation, though it is not required. For more information, please contact the Town of Blacksburg Sustainability Office at 540-443-1617 or sustainability@blacksburg.gov.
Blacksburg 2023 Citizens Institute
Want to learn more about the Town of Blacksburg? Are you a new resident, retiree, or just someone who wants to get involved in the community? Join us for the 2023 Citizens Institute to meet town staff and to learn about the functions of your local government. Classes will be held on Monday evenings beginning April 6, from 6 – 8 p.m. Participants must be 18 years of age or older, and residents of the Town of Blacksburg. Space is filling up fast! To register, call the Community Relations Office at 540-443-1090 or email cro@blacksburg.gov.
