UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, July 1:
Community Center yard sale
The Pilot Community Center is having a yard sale; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 4:
Christiansburg Fourth of July celebration
Held on Main Street; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (and fireworks at 9:15 p.m.) Come to downtown Christiansburg for the annual Fourth of July Celebration. The family-friendly event features live music, an array of food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, a kids’ zone, and more. Fireworks will start around 9:15 p.m. near the new Christiansburg Huckleberry Park. They can be viewed from the Uptown Mall or Walmart parking lots. If the event is rained out, fireworks will be on July 5, with no downtown event.
Radford Fourth of July festival
Held in Bisset Park; 1 – 11 p.m. Features live music, food and craft vendors, children’s games and inflatables. Fireworks, sponsored by Third Securities.
Blacksburg Fourth of July festivities
This year’s parade theme is “Thanking Medical Personnel & First Responders.” Parade Route: Main Street will be closed from Eheart Street to Alumni Mall, 2 p.m. to approximately 3 p.m. The Municipal Park live music schedule is: 6 p.m. – The Blacksburg Community Band – patriotic music, 7 p.m.- Blue Ridge Vocal – singing group, 8 p.m. – Dirtroad Breakdown – classic rock, and 9:30 p.m. – Fireworks (even if raining).
Shawsville Fourth of July festivities
Shawsville Ruritan parade begins at 4 p.m., Tara Lane concert at Old Town Fields 5:30 – 9 p.m. and fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Virginia ABC stores to close at 6 p.m.
All Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) stores will open at their normal hours and close at 6 p.m. on Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4. Customers can visit Virginia ABC’s website at http://www.abc.virginia.gov to search for stores, determine the availability of products at any retail location and order spirits online for in-store or curbside pickup, or home delivery in select areas. Virginia ABC encourages customers to make mindful choices about alcohol during all of life’s celebrations. Resources are available at https://www.abc.virginia.gov/sip-responsibly.
City Independence Day closures
City Administrative Offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 and Wednesday, July 5 for Independence Day. Radford Public Library also will be closed.
The solid waste collection schedule is: Tuesday, July 4: Collected on Monday, July 3. Wednesday, July 5: Collected on Thursday, July 6. Please have garbage ready for collection by 7:30 a.m. Drop Center Hours: closed Tuesday, July 4 and Wednesday, July 5 and open: Thursday, July 6 at 7:30 a.m.
Blacksburg Independence Day closings
The Town of Blacksburg will operate on the following schedule on Tuesday, July 4: Town administrative offices will be closed. There will be no Blacksburg Transit service and BT offices will be closed. The Blacksburg Community Center will be closed. The Blacksburg Aquatic Center will be closed. There will be no Trash and Recycling pickup in the NW Quadrant. Makeup service will be Wednesday, July 5. Please have all material at the curb by 7 a.m.
Wednesday, July 5:
Mingle at the Market
Join the Blacksburg Farmer’s Market for Mingle at the Market, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., at Market Square Park. This event will feature live music, locally brewed beverages, local food and more.
Thursday, July 6:
American Legion meeting
The American Legion, Harvey-Howe-Carper Post 30 will meet at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post Home on 102 Watts St. in Radford. For further information, please call 540-250-2283 or 540-239-9864.
Wildwood Park Nature Lecture Series
The Wildwood Park Nature Lecture Series takes place in the heart of Wildwood Park at the Outdoor Classroom (pavilion). To get to the site, attendees can park at the Sundell Drive parking lot for Wildwood Park and take the walkway into the center of the park. All of the talks start at 7:30 p.m. and are held rain or shine unless there are thunderstorms. July 6: Millipedes (Jackson Means, Virginia Tech).
Saturday, July 8:
Fish Fry
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its July Fish Fry on Saturday, July 8 from 5 to 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 3)-free, carry-outs-$12. This month we will be entertained by ex-Marching Virginians baton twirler, Meredith Smith, and bluegrass band, Ronnie Toney and Friends. The fish fry is a fundraiser for the Ruritan Club’s community service projects and scholarships. Held rain or shine. Call or text 540-449-6178 for further information. On Facebook at MtTaborRuritan.
Monday, July 10:
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.
Tuesday, July 11:
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 the 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.
Thursday, July 13:
River City Quilt Guild
The River City Quilt Guild meets the 2nd 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.
Saturday, July 15:
Rotary Club blood screening
The Rotary Club of Christiansburg-Blacksburg and LewisGale Hospital Montgomery biannual blood screening; 6:30 -10 a.m. in the hospital’s lobby. The fasting blood test screens over 25 different markers including cholesterol and red blood indices at a significantly reduced cost. New this year, the test will include Hemoglobin A1C. Cost is $50. Results are sent to participants and their physician of choice. A portion of the proceeds is used to fund a service project in the community.
Pre-register for the blood screening at https://www.rotary7570.org/blood or call 540-951-8988. Walk-in registration is available the day of the blood screening.
Thursday, July 20:
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 this meeting. Mr. Sam Winkler, aka “President Jefferson Davis” will be the guest speaker. For further information, please call 540-320-4315 or 540-239-9864.
Sunday, July 25:
Central Business Committee meeting
The Christiansburg Central Business Committee will meet at noon in the Administrative Conference Room at Christiansburg Town Hall.
On-going:
Entries sought for July 4th Parade
Participants are needed for Blacksburg’s July 4th parade, which is organized by the Mount Tabor Ruritan Club. The parade starts at 2 p.m. from Eheart Street, runs through downtown on Main Street, and ends at Alumni Mall. Entries can be floats, bicycles, wagons, marchers, walkers, antique/classic cars, Jeeps, trucks, fire engines, scouts, bands, sports teams, etc. Information is available on the Mount Tabor Ruritan Club’s Facebook page, or by texting 540-449-6178.
Market Square Jam
Held Wednesdays, June through September, in Blacksburg on the corner of Draper Road and Roanoke Street; 7 – 9 p.m. Catering to traditional Old-Time music, Blacksburg’s Market Square Jam brings musicians together to pick a tune, enjoy fun times with friends and family, and take in all that downtown Blacksburg has to offer. Blacksburg’s Market Square Jam is an official Crooked Road affiliated venue that provides fun and entertainment.
Blacksburg Farmers Market
Hours now through October: Wednesdays 2 – 6 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Located at Market Square Park, on the corner of Roanoke Street and Draper Road in downtown Blacksburg. Features growers of locally grown produce and meats, alongside artisans of baked goods, prepared foods, cheese, handmade crafts, and more.
Christiansburg Farmers Market
Thursdays; 3 – 7 p.m. Located in the Recreation Center parking lot. Features local farmers and vendors. Seasonal produce, plants, fresh baked goods, crafts, fresh flowers, handmade jewelry and more. Items for purchase vary week-to-week. Check our Facebook page for details about weekly themes, prizes, vendors, and live music.
Radford Farmers Market
Held on the grounds of Glencoe Mansion, Museum and Galley, located just off West Main Street, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. each Saturday until October 14. Features produce, plants, baked goods, artisans, fresh squeezed lemonade, eggs, meats, cheeses and more.
Registration open for Potter in the Park race
Calling all wizards of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin! Have you signed up for the TriWizard TriMile Potter in the Park Race yet? It’s time to venture out from the cupboard under the stairs, get your wizard robes ready, and join us for this annual family-fun event on Saturday, August 26th at 8:30 a.m. Register at www.lvnrv.org. Also, if you know a local business or individual who would like to be a sponsor, please send them our way! From door prizes to sponsorships, we rely on our supporters to make this a truly impactful and entertaining event.
