Wednesday, Sept. 8:
Rent Relief Workshop
Virginia’s Rent Relief Program from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Montgomery Floyd Regional
Library. Register by calling the library (540-552-8246) or filling out the form online. Space is limited to
10 attendees who should bring a signed, current lease agreement.
Brown Bag Book Club
At the Radford Public Library at noon and at 6 p.m., the Brown Bag Book Club will discuss Kate Moore’s
“Radium Girls.” In keeping with the theme, refreshments will be homemade vanilla cupcakes with glow-
in-the-dark buttercream frosting. Looking ahead, in October and in keeping with Halloween, the club will
discuss Mary Shelley’s horror classic, “Frankenstein.”
Loops Group with New River Art & Fiber
At 2 p.m., New River Art & Fiber is joining the Blacksburg Library in hosting a weekly loops group.
Participants are invited to bring their fiber arts projects. The group will meet every Wednesday.
STEM Club: pH Test
At the Blacksburg Library at 4:30 p.m. The club will be using cabbage to test the pH of various household
liquids. All materials will be provided. Email mroach@mfrl.org for more information.
Thursday, Sept. 9:
Talking About Books
At the Meadowbrook Public Library at 11 a.m. To be discussed is “Caste” by Isabel Wilkerson. Call the
library at 268-1964 to reserve a copy.
Family READS
At the Blacksburg Library; at 5:30 p.m. Family READS is an English learning program for families.
Parents will learn and practice English and learn how to read with their children. Children ages 3-8 will
do fun education activities. Families will be provided a free dinner. Pre-registration is required. The
program runs for seven sessions. To register, contact 540-382-7262, or email Anne Abbott at
aabbott@lvnrv.org.
Friday, Sept. 10:
Virginia Tech Corps’ Cannon to fire
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets will hold a formal retreat ceremony at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, on
Upper Quad to honor returning alumni. The Color Guard will lower the flag, and the regimental band, the
Highty-Tighties, will play. Skipper, the corps cannon, will fire once.
Saturday, Sept. 11:
Rockin’ Main Street Concert Series
Downtown Christiansburg from 5 to 9 p.m. Remembering our First Responders heroes. Featured
performers are Christiansburg’s Gate 10 at 5 p.m. and Lyn Avenue from Savannah, Ga. Lyn Avenue
performed at the 2019 Super Bowl and the 2019 CMA Fest. Free admission with food trucks and beer and
wine.
Long Way Brewing Benefit for Radford’s First Responders
On Sept. 11, 2001, America watched as firefighters, police officers and rescue workers ran INTO the
flames, smoke, and destruction. The bravery exhibited that fateful day by all first responders was a
shining example of selflessness that helped us heal, gave us hope, and fortified our nation’s resolve.
This Sept. 11 is First Responders Day and marks the 20th anniversary of the great sacrifice made by those
who took an oath to serve and protect.
Long Way Brewing is honored to hold its first annual benefit for Radford’s First Responders. On
Saturday, Sept. 11, Long Way Brewing will make a donation to the Radford City Fire and Police
departments. Several events are planned to mark the remembrance. Long Way Brewing invites everyone
to come together, raise a pint, and salute our First Responders, those who served and those who continue
to keep us safe.
NRV Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Document Shredding
Residents served by the New River Resource Authority are invited to participate in the region’s
Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Document Shredding Event. Residents interested in this
event will need to call the New River Resource Authority at 540-674-1677 to schedule an appointment.
The event will be held at 7100 Cloyd’s Mountain Road, Dublin, Va.; from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. No
commercial waste or commercial vehicles will be accepted.
Tuesday, Sept. 14:
The 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 Road. Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) are
invited to attend this meeting. For further information, call 320-4315 or 239-9864.
Radford City Police Department Civilian Response and Casualty Care course
The Radford City Police Department is offering a free course to the public designed to present life-saving
skills. This in-person course of Civilian Response and Casualty Care (CRCC) provides a coordinated
effort through a ‘whole community approach’ to establish stakeholders within the community to empower
citizens to become ‘Immediate Responders’ who do what they can, where they are, with what they have
to work with until first responders arrive. Participants can sign up for the course at www.radford.va.us
with the choice or a morning session (8 a.m. until noon) or an afternoon session (1 p.m. until 5 p.m.)
Wednesday, Sept. 15:
Virginia Tech Women’s Club Annual Welcome Reception
The Virginia Tech Women’s Club (VTWC) will host its annual welcome reception at The Holtzman
Alumni Center from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Please wear a mask. Honorary president Dr. Laura Sands, and club
president Dr. Debra Call will host the event, which includes refreshments. The reception is free and is
open to the public.
All women who are interested in supporting women at VT by awarding scholarships, serving the
community, enjoying a multitude of interest groups, traveling to local sights, and listening to engaging
community speakers are invited to attend the reception. For more information, or to join the Virginia Tech
Women’s Club, contact VTWC65@gmail.com.
Loops Group with New River Art & Fiber
At 2 p.m., New River Art & Fiber is joining the Blacksburg Library in hosting a weekly loops group.
Participants are invited to bring their fiber arts projects. The group will meet every Wednesday.
Saturday, Sept. 18
Kiwanis Club Wilderness Trail Festival
The 48th annual festival to benefit youth-supported projects of the Christiansburg Kiwanis Club. From 9
a.m. until 4 p.m. in downtown Christiansburg. The festival’s evens will include a live crafters area and
demonstrations from a blacksmith, a wood turner, a basket maker, a bullet maker, and a corn shuck chair
bottomer, in addition to hand-crafted leather and the Wilderness Trail Museum; two food courts, a
children’s area, performance stages, and an emergency services area. Admission and parking are free.
Sunday, Sept. 19; Sunday, Sept. 26
Fall Forum: Building Economic Justice in Our Community
All are invited to learn about economic justice issues facing members of our local community during a
two-part series sponsored by Blacksburg United Methodist Church’s Church and Society Committee.
On Sept. 19: Join a panel discussion with representatives from local organizations about the underlying
issues that cause people in our community to need economic assistance. Participating organizations
include the Community Health Center, Habitat for Humanity, Montgomery County Emergency
Assistance Program, and Montgomery County Public Schools.
Sept. 26: Continue the discussion with a focus on ways to take action.
Participants will gather in person in the Whisner Building at the Church Street campus at BUMC (masks
and social distancing required), 111 Church St., Blacksburg, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m both evenings. A
Zoom option is available by request. Contact Tindal Snider at tindalsnider@yahoo.com for more
information.
Thursday, Sept. 23:
What Isn’t Remembered
At the Radford Public Library from 7 to 8 p.m. Kristina Gorcheva-Newberry, winner of the 2021
Raz/Shumaker Prairie Schooner Book Prize in Fiction, is a Russian-Armerian emigre, who moved to the
U.S. in 1995 after witnessing perestroika and the collapse of the Soviet Empire. She graduated from both
Radford and Hollins Universities. She has published over 50 stories and received eight Pushcart
nominations.
Through September:
Blacksburg’s Market Square Jam 2021
Blacksburg’s Market Square Jam 2021 continues each Wednesday through September from 7 to 9 p.m. at
Market Square Park.
Simply Elemental Art Exhibit
The Simply Elemental art display in the Hahn Horticultural Garden (on the Virginia Tech campus) is on
display through Sept. 30.
Take & Make Crafts
All Month at the Blacksburg Library
Craft kits are available all month long. Each week the library will offer a new craft for kids to take home.
Interactive Movie Kits
All Month at the Christiansburg Library and the Meadowbrook Public Library
Pick up a kit to make movie night interactive. Each kit contains popcorn and props for four individuals to
participate. The movie is not included and supplies are limited.
Crafts to Go
All Month at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Drop by the Meadowbrook Public Library for Take & Make Craft Kits. They are available at the library
or with curbside pickup. They are free but supplies are limited.
Through October:
Radford Farmers Market
The Radford Farmers Market is held each Saturday through Oct. 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 is held every Thursday through October at the Christiansburg
Recreation Center parking lot from 3 to 7 p.m.