Monday, July 26:
Ice Cream in a Bag
At 1 p.m. at the Montgomery Floyd Regional Library online. Check out the STEM video on the science
of making ice cream in a bag.
Tuesday, July 27:
Concert in the Park
At the Bisset Park gazebo from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Radford Parks and Recreation
Department. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the Cadillac Ranch Band.
Monday, July 26 – Friday, July 30:
Smithfield Summer Camp
At Smithfield Plantation from 9 a.m. to noon. Campers to Smithfield’s summer camp will experience life
on the early Virginia frontier in a unique and historic environment through interactive activities geared
towards children ages 8 through 10. Register through Blacksburg Parks and Recreation, keyword search:
“Smithfield.”
Wednesday, July 28:
Teen Book Club
Montgomery Floyd Regional Library online at 4 p.m. Each month teens will discuss a new book. This
month’s book is “Dread Nation” by Justina Ireland. Email mroach@mfrl.org for more information.
DIY Ice Cream
At the Meadowbrook Public Library. Multiple time slots will be available but preregistration is required.
Make your very own ice cream in a bag, add your toppings of choice, and learn a little about the science
behind ice cream making. Four time slots will be available with a maximum of 10 people per time slot.
Just come into the library or call to sign up for a preferred time. Ages up to 17 years.
Thursday, July 29:
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club
Blacksburg Library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join in a discussion of “All Systems Red” by Martha Wells.
Call ahead to get a copy of this month’s book.
Thursday, Aug. 5:
American Legion meeting
American Legion Harvey-Howe-Carper Post 30 will meet at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 776 building in
Radford. For further information, call 250-2283 or 239-9864.
Saturday, Aug. 7:
Pilot Community Center auction
The Pilot Community Center’s final auction fundraiser until the fall will raffle off three gift cards of $25
each at Linkous Auctions. Community members will be set up from 9 a.m. until noon and then will take
the tickets to Larry Linkous, who will draw the winning tickets and announce the winners. The set-up
location is Chloe Bishop, 5950 Riner Road.
Tuesday, Aug. 10:
Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting
Stuart Horse Artillery Camp 1784 will meet at 7 p.m. at Aly’s Family Italian Restaurant at 3204 Riner
Road. Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) are invited to attend. Guest speaker
Charlotte Conner will give a talk on “First Battle of Manassas-Unwarranted Deaths of Savable Soldiers.”
For further information, call 320-4315 or 239-9864.
Wednesday, Aug. 11:
Brown Bag Book Club
Join the Radford Public Library on the second Wednesday of each month for a book discussion from
noon to 1 p.m. Bring a lunch if you like. This month the group is discussing “The Grapes of Wrath” by
John Steinbeck.
Saturday, Aug. 14:
Fourth Annual Swing for Scholarships Golf Tournament
At the Pete Dye River Course. Benefits the “Carilion Cares for Children” program providing tuition
discounts at the Radford Early Learning Center for families with financial need at Radford Child
Development, Inc. Shotgun start at 2 p.m. Captain’s Choice Foursome; $300/foursome paid on-line by
Aug. 13; $400/foursome at the door, based on availability; $100/Hole sponsorship paid on-line by Aug. 6.
Prizes: $100,000 Hole-In-One contest for 10 participants chosen by purchased raffle ticket. 2021 Vehicle
from Harvey’s in Radford for a Hole-In-One. Prizes include first- through fourth-place teams and closest
to the pin. Awards dinner, gift bags, refreshments, raffle prizes and mulligans. To register go to
www.radfordchilddevelopment.org/golf.
Ongoing:
Through July 31:
Radford Public Library’s Summer Reading Program
The library presents its annual summer reading program for kids, teens, and adults. The program
promotes reading daily to earn prizes and to earn entries to win raffle baskets. The summer reading
program is a fun way to promote literacy, encourage reading as a healthy habit, and help readers
experience reading as fun and adventurous.
Through Aug. 29:
Glencoe Mansion, Museum and Gallery exhibit “Mountain Rail Trails”
Glencoe Mansion, Museum and Gallery presents its newest art gallery exhibit, “Mountain Rail Trails,”
featuring photography by Dale R. Carlson of Bluemoonistic Images.
The exhibit dovetails nicely with the train observatory platform and exhibit found at the edge of the
grounds of Glencoe. Everyone is welcome to visit the museum and there is no admission charge. Glencoe
is located at 600 Unruh Dr. in Radford.
Through September:
Blacksburg’s Market Square Jam 2021
Blacksburg’s Market Square Jam 2021 will continue each Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. through September
at Market Square Park.
Through October:
Radford Farmers Market
The Radford Farmers Market will be held each Saturday through October 30 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in
the New River Valley Community Service parking lot (the old Wade’s parking lot) on West Main Street.
Christiansburg Farmers Market
The Christiansburg Farmers Market will be held every Thursday through October at the Christiansburg
Recreation Center parking lot from 3 to 7 p.m.
