The first annual Y Spring Expo, sponsored by the YMCA at Virginia Tech, kicked off Thursday, March 25, with Y International Week, which began a month-long celebration of the international programs provided by the Y.
The main purpose of the spring expo is to showcase the many and varied programs provided to the community by the YMCA at Virginia Tech and to feature the excellent child-friendly programs from Virginia Tech, local businesses, and the community. The event will feature a virtual craft market offering a wide variety of unique handmade items.
The expo will feature a month of family fun-filled virtual activities. Shopping with juried artisans and local businesses will run throughout the event.
Donations can be made to support the YMCA at Virginia Tech’s community programs such as its Meals on Main from the Y’s website at http://vtymca.org/ or by sending a check to YMCA at VT, 403 Washington St. SW, Blacksburg, VA 24060.
The kickoff week, International Week, featured International Restaurant Week and continues through tomorrow, April 1. International Restaurant Week featured flavors from a variety of cultures with participation from Cabo Fish Taco, Café de Bangkok, Cafe Mekong, Ceritano’s, Chinese Kitchen, Gaucho Brazilian, India Garden, Luci Monroe’s, MixMix Korea, Next Door Bake Shop, and Zeppolli’s.
The celebration then continues through April with Healthy Lifestyles Week from April 2 through April 9; Healthy Kids Week April 10 through April 17, a highlight of which is a virtual fun run; and Environmental Stewardship Week from April 18 through April 25.
International Week is packed full of virtual activities including interactive livestream cooking lessons, yoga classes, panel discussions, and movie chats, all led by members of the Y’s International Women’s Group and its VT student program leaders. This past Sunday at 4 p.m. a virtual webinar acknowledged and recognized the accomplishments of three international women who have leadership roles in Montgomery County. The leaders celebrated were Agida G. Manizade, a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Radford University; Gunin Kiran, a member of the Montgomery County School Board; and Pie Charoensombut-amorn, an entrepreneur co-owner of Next Door Bake Shop and Cafe de Bangkok.
