Wednesday, Oct. 14:
Radford Photo Club meeting
Radford Photo Club meeting at the Radford Public Library, 6 p.m. Deborah Ring of Radford will present photos taken in Costa Rica, including many photos of birds. Also on the agenda will be discussion of a future show. The challenge for the October meeting will be fall colors. The club includes photographers of all experience levels from throughout the New River Valley. Club officers are Allison Franklin of Pulaski, Tracy Burlingame of Riner and Chuck Lynch of Christiansburg.
Brown Bag Book Club
Radford Public Library, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Never Whistle at Night: Come join a fun, informal, book discussion at the library. This month’s book is Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology. This book is a collection of unique and terrifying short stories, all written by Native American authors. Come enjoy a friendly chat and refreshments inspired by the book. This month we’re serving pemmican and mint tea as well as our usual coffee. The Brown Bag Book Club meets monthly and is open to anyone. We’d love to see you there.
Blacksburg Farmers Market
At Market Square Park, 100 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg, 2- 6 p.m. The market is a family-friendly gathering place in downtown Blacksburg featuring farmers of locally grown produce and meats, alongside artisans of baked goods and handmade crafts. For more information, visit http://blacksburgfarmersmarket.com.
Thursday, Oct. 15:
Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting
The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery Camp 1784 will meet at 7 p.m. at the NRV Superbowl, 375 Arbor Drive NE, Christiansburg. Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) are also invited to attend. There will be a guest speaker. For further information, please call 540-320-4315 or 540-239-9864.
Friday, Oct. 16:
Memory Matters Film Series: Elizabeth is Missing
At the Warm Hearth Village Center, 2387 Warm Hearth Dr., Blacksburg, 1 p.m. When her friend Elizabeth suddenly disappears, Maud is determined to find out what happened. But as Alzheimer’s blurs the line between past and present, her search awakens memories of another disappearance decades earlier. This is a moving and suspenseful mystery about memory, family, and the determination to uncover the truth.
Saturday, Oct. 17:
New Mount Olive Church fish fry
New Mount Olive Methodist Church Men’s group hosts the fish fry and cooks all the food from scratch, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the church, located at 309 Russell Ave., Radford. Dinners: $15, includes two pieces of deep-fried fish, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls and dessert. Fish sandwiches: $7, includes one piece of fish on a bun with coleslaw. Extra piece of fish: $3.50. For call-in orders call the church at (540) 639-6425. Delivery is also available only in the Radford area.
VFW Auxiliary Fall Festival
At the VFW Post Home, 102 Watts St. Include local vendors – craft and bakery, cotton candy, popcorn, games, lunch prepared by the post, and more. Money raised supports local veterans and the community.
Genealogy in the Age of AI
Radford Public Library, 2 -3 p.m. Licensed local genealogist Rebecca Novy will be at the library to teach you all about the practical applications of AI tools in genealogy research. Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how we explore family history, offering powerful tools to process information faster than ever before. However, while AI can analyze documents in seconds, it lacks human critical thinking and historical judgment. This course offers a balanced, practical guide to integrating AI into your family history workflow – showing you how to harness its powerful capabilities while protecting your research from costly mistakes. Coffee and light refreshments provided. While this event is free and open to anyone, it’s geared primarily towards adults with an interest in genealogy.
Blacksburg Farmers Market
At Market Square Park, 100 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg, 2- 6 p.m. The market is a family-friendly gathering place in downtown Blacksburg featuring farmers of locally grown produce and meats, alongside artisans of baked goods and handmade crafts. For more information, visit http://blacksburgfarmersmarket.com.
Radford Farmers Market
At 600 Unruh Drive, next to Glencoe Mansion, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. More than 40 vendors, including plants, baked goods, fresh eggs, cheeses and meats, craft items, food trucks, coffee and more.
Sunday, Oct. 18:
Blue Ridge Choir Festival
Blue Ridge Vocal Connection is hosting a Blue Ridge Choir Festival at Grove United Methodist Church, Radford with nine choirs and 170 singers. Singers not in one of the choirs can participate in the 4 p.m. mass choir rehearsal and concert finale performance. The 5 p.m. concert will feature individual choirs performing, followed by an all-voices performance. At 6:30 p.m., pot-luck dinner and time to socialize. All are invited. Visit blueridgevocalconnection.com for details.
Monday, Oct. 19:
Estate Planning
Wills, power of attorney and end of life legal documents
At the Radford Public Library, 6-7 p.m. In partnership with the Southwest VA Legal Aid Society, an attorney will present on wills, health care proxy and power of attorney documents. Get your legal questions about end-of-life planning answered at the library. While this event is free and open to anyone, it’s geared primarily towards adults with an interest in estate planning.
Friday, Oct. 23:
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser At the Pilot Community Center, 4449 Brush Creek Rd., Pilot, 5- 7 p.m. Cost: $12 per plate, includes spaghetti, bread, salad and a drink. Dine-in and take-out options available. For more information call 540-382-6537.
Saturday, Oct. 24:
Sounds of Appalachia Concert
Becky Buller in concert, sponsored by the Montgomery Museum of Art and History, at the Christiansburg High School Auditorium, 100 Independence Boulevard NW, Christiansburg, 7:30-9 p.m. Tickets are $25 advance/ $30 day-of/ $10 students.
Pancake breakfast
Kiwanis Club of Montgomery Count-Blacksburg will hold a pancake breakfast at the Blacksburg United Methodist Church, corner of Lee and Penn streets, 8 – 11 a.m. Cost is $10 cash, check or Venmo. Young children free. The club fundraises both a pancake breakfast and June golf tournament to serve children in the area.
Sunday, Oct. 25:
Blacksburg Vintage Market
Shop at the Blacksburg Vintage Market on the second and fourth Sundays of every month, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., for vintage vinyl, clothing, jewelry, books, housewares, oddities and more. Located in downtown Blacksburg at the corner of Roanoke Street and Draper Avenue, in Market Square Park, under the farmer’s market structure. Plenty of parking is available nearby.
Monday, Oct. 26:
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. Citizens are invited to attend and allowed to speak at each meeting. See the agenda at www.radfordva.gov.
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting
Public meetings are normally held the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke St., 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.
Radford Fiddle and Banjo Jam
At the Radford University Artis Center, 801 E. Main St., Radford, 6- 9 p.m. every Monday. The Jam is an official event of the Crooked Road Virginia Heritage Music Trail. The event is free and all are welcome. For more info, visit the Radford Fiddle and Banjo Jam Facebook page.
Tuesday, Oct. 27:
Grief Support Group
At The Village Center at Warm Hearth Village, 2387 Warm Hearth Dr., Blacksburg, 11a.m. – noon. Grief can feel isolating – but you don’t have to go through it alone. Join us for a compassionate grief support group offering connection, understanding, and a safe place to be with others who understand loss. Sharing is optional. Listening is enough. Open to the public. Contact: Catherine Fecteau [email protected].
Blacksburg Town Council meeting
The 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
At 7 p.m. at Town Hall,100 E. Main St., Christiansburg. This is a regular meeting of town council. The meeting will be live streamed to the Town’s YouTube page at www.christiansburg.org/YouTube. Please copy and paste the URL into your browser and be sure to select Live videos to view. Agendas and minutes can be viewed at www.christiansburg.org/agendasandminutes.
Thursday, Oct. 29:
Radford Trick or Treat Trail
Downtown Radford, 4 – 6 p.m. Local trick-or-treaters of all ages can visit participating local businesses and stops downtown in costume to collect treats. The event is co-hosted by the City of Radford, the Radford Police Department, and the Radford Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, Oct. 31:
Downtown Christiansburg Halloween Treat Trail
Trick-or-treating in Downtown Christiansburg, 5- 7 p.m. Local businesses handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. This year’s event has expanded and will feature: Safety Patch on N. Franklin St.: Meet Christiansburg’s first responders, passing out treats and hosting safety-themed activities. Business Block on N. Franklin St.: Not a downtown business? No problem! Christiansburg businesses located outside of downtown can join the fun by setting up a table and handing out candy. Spots are limited. Contact Miles Campbell at [email protected] to check availability.
Blacksburg Trick or Treat Trail
16 blocks of candy in downtown Blacksburg, 1- 3 p.m. Games and prizes on College Avenue; 3 p.m. Pet costume contest; 3:30 Costume contest.
On-going:
Now through Oct. 23:
Blacksburg Fall Cleanup
Fall cleanup began Monday, Sept. 28 in the Northeast Quadrant. Materials must be separated into distinct piles and be placed at the curb for collection. Brush and yard debris will be collected on one day, and other bulky items will be picked up on another day during each quadrant’s scheduled week. To learn more about what materials are acceptable for pickup please visit: www.blacksburg.gov/cleanup
To check which quadrant your address is in, visit: https://tobmaps.blacksburg.gov/.
