UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, Feb. 11:
Free tax assistance with NRCA
At the Christiansburg Library; 1 to 4 p.m. Get free tax assistance from the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and NRCA. Walk-ins only. 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. “Addams Family 2.” An animated sequel takes moviegoers on 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 to 4:30 p.m. Participants may bring a friend, a board game, or just themselves to get some quality board-gaming time in at the library. The staff has a collection of games at the library, but everyone is welcome to bring a game from home.
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.
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will meet 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 will be allowed to present their concerns at each meeting. All regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors are rebroadcast on Montgomery County Comcast and Shentel Channels 190 daily.
Valentines crafternoon: Valentine’s cards
At the Radford Public Library; 1 to 2 p.m. Participants will make a hearty card for their Valentine’s Day love using buttons and creativity. Supplies will be provided.
RCPS Special Education Advisory Committee meeting
A Radford City Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee meeting will be held at 4 p.m. in the Radford High School Library, 50 Dalton Drive, Radford. The public is invited to attend. The meeting will also be available virtually using Google Meet. To be invited using Google Meet, contact Anne Goodman, Chair, at 540-267-7144, or Kate Leeper, Vice Chair/Secretary, at 540-267-7223, to obtain a virtual meeting link.
Tuesday, Feb. 14:
Blacksburg Town Council meeting
The Blacksburg Town Council will meet 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 are televised live on WTOB Channel 2.
Christiansburg Town Council meeting
The Christiansburg Town council will meet at 7 p.m. in the council chambers of Town Hall (100 E. Main Street). The public is welcome and is encouraged to attend with a citizen hearing time reserved at each meeting for residents to bring any matters or concerns 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, 3204 Riner Rd. Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) are invited to attend. 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 will be canceled. For further information, 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 from around the world
At the Christiansburg Library; all day. Different feasts and festivals from different countries will be explored and celebrated each month. Celebrated this month is Valentine’s Day in South Korea. Participants can pick up a Valentine’s Day craft kit that includes information about the holiday. Supplies are limited.
Wednesday, Feb. 15:
NRCC offering free health screenings
New River Community College’s practical nursing students will host a Love Your Health
event at which anyone can stop by several free health stations run by the 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.
Street Photography program
Part two of the Radford Photo Club’s programs on Street Photography will continue at 6 p.m. at the Radford Public Library.
Thursday, Feb. 16:
Radford Reads with Stephen Skripak
At the Radford Public Library; 6 to 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 is open to the public.
Community Quilting Bee
At the Blacksburg Library; 10 a.m. to noon. This is a weekly quilting and sewing group to which participants may bring supplies and take part in some lively conversation.
Friday, Feb. 17:
NRCC offering free health screenings
New River Community College’s practical nursing students will host a Love Your Health
event at which anyone can stop by free health stations run by the 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.
Blacksburg AARP to present February program
The Blacksburg chapter of AARP will present its February chapter program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the community room of the Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Dr.; Blacksburg. The guest speaker will be Dr. David Ayares, President and Chief Scientific Officer for Revivicor, Inc. His topic will be “Xenotransplantation: The Solution for Overcoming the Organ Shortage Crisis.” Non-members are welcome. Donuts, coffee, and hot tea will be available. Guests can also bring a bag lunch if they would like.
Saturday, Feb. 18:
Free Tax Assistance with NRCA
At the Christiansburg Library; 1 to 4 p.m. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and NRCA will provide free tax preparation assistance. 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 to 4:30 p.m. Learn chess with US Federation member Rishi. Ages 8+ with all skill levels welcome. Supplies will be provided.
Tuesday, Feb. 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. Tickets are available online at the Hurlburt Hall Information Desk or by calling 540-831-5420.
Monday, Feb. 27:
Radford City Council meeting
The Radford City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. in the council
chambers at the Radford Municipal Building, 10 Robertson St., Radford.
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will meet 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 will be allowed to speak and voice their concerns at each meeting. All regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors are rebroadcast on Montgomery County Comcast and Shentel Channels 190 daily.
Tuesday, Feb. 28:
Blacksburg Town Council meeting
The Blacksburg Town Council will meet in regular session 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 are televised live on WTOB Channel 2.
Christiansburg Town Council meeting
The Christiansburg Town Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. in council chambers of Town Hall (100 E. Main Street). The public is welcome and is encouraged to attend with a citizen hearing time reserved at each meeting for residents to bring any matters or concerns they desire before the entire council.
Thursday, March 2:
Crab Creek Watershed Project kick-off meeting
The Crab Creek Watershed Project Kick-Off Meeting will get citizens involved and instruct them on how to receive funding to install watershed-friendly landscaping on their property. At the Loft at Great Road on Main (100 W Main St. Christiansburg); 6 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, Mar 9:
River City Quilt Guild
The River City Quilt Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Grove United Methodist Church, 1020 Tyler Ave., Radford. The guild welcomes all skill levels of quilters. For more information, call Anna Handy, 540 320 7791.
Women’s leadership conference
At the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center. The deadline to register is March 2. Register at https://montgomerychamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/9932
Ongoing:
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. Gowns (blue only – from 2018 and later), caps, stoles, and cords are accepted.
Donations can be made between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Main Entrance of Blacksburg High School. In an effort to keep project costs affordable, materials can be dry-cleaned before they are donated, but this is not required. For more information, contact the Town of Blacksburg Sustainability Office at 540-443-1617 or sustainability@blacksburg.gov.
Blacksburg 2023 Citizens Institute
The Town of Blacksburg will present a 2023 Citizens Institute on Monday evenings beginning on April 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants can learn more about the Town of Blacksburg and how it functions. Participants must be 18 years of age or older, and residents of the Town of Blacksburg. To register, call the Community Relations Office at 540-443-1090 or email cro@blacksburg.gov.
Free GED Classes
New River Community College is offering free GED classes at the Meadowbrook Library every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. The classes will end on Thursday, May 11. For more information or to sign up, call the Meadowbrook Library at 540-268-1964.
