Saturday, Feb. 29:
Author Event: Cece Bell
The Blacksburg Public Library welcomes Newberry Honor Winner, Cece Bell at 2 p.m. This event is free and open to all ages. Cece Bell is an author and illustrator of books for children. She grew up in Salem, Virginia and now lives and works in Montgomery County. Her graphic novel memoir, El Deafo, which chronicles her childhood experiences with hearing loss, received a Newbery Honor and an Eisner Award in 2015. Cece’s other books include the Geisel Honor-winning Rabbit & Robot series, I Yam a Donkey, You Loves Ewe, and Chick and Brain: Smell My Foot! She enjoys hanging out and discussing book ideas with her husband and frequent collaborator, author Tom Angleberger. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
Deer Proofing Your Garden
Christiansburg Public Library; 2 p.m. A Master Gardner will at the library to explain how to deer proof your garden.
Family Fun Festival
A “Family Fun Festival” will be held at New River Community College, Dublin campus; 1 – 4 p.m. Festival will include a variety of activities for adults and children. Children’s activities include face painting, balloon art, a bouncy house, a mechanical bull and games. Animal and insect exhibits for hands-on learning experiences for kids of all ages. Health screenings and wellness information will also be available to attendees. Sponsored by NRCC’s Faculty Assembly and the NRCC Educational Foundation, the event is free and open to the public and held in 117 Edwards Hall.
Sunday, Mar. 1:
Knit and Chat
Christiansburg Library; 2 – 4 p.m. All ages and all levels are welcome to join this group of fiber artists.
Friday, Mar. 13:
Agency on Aging Annual Caregiver Conference
New River Valley Agency on Aging 11th Annual conference dedicated to the family caregiver; 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at New River Community College. Registration is free for the family caregiver and lunch is provided. Limited scholarships are being made available to provide in-home care while the caregiver attends the conference.
Sessions include journaling, advance directives, dance and relaxation through painting. Vendors on hand to discuss service offerings to caregivers in the NRV. Registration required. Contact the office for more details and to register at 540.980.7720 or visit www.nrvaoa.org.
Wednesday, Mar. 25:
Radford Army Ammunition Plant Public Meeting
Community meeting to discuss Modernization & Environmental Projects and Compliance & Corrective Actions at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. Staff members from the U.S. Army and BAE Systems, will be on hand to engage with the public; 6:30 p.m.; Christiansburg Public Library, 123 Sheltman St., Christiansburg. Questions: usarmy.radford.peo-eis.list.rfaap-public-affairs@mail.mil
Intellectual Disabilities Agency of the NRV fundraiser
Jersey Mike’s supports Intellectual Disabilities Agency of the NRV. Please go to Jersey Mike’s! 100 percent of the proceeds will be given to IDA, or place an order for your department/office. The IDA is “so grateful to Jersey Mike’s for having such a tremendous community spirit. We thank them for their support AND great food.” IDA is a locally funded United Way agency that provides programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities who live in the New River Valley.
Saturday, Mar. 28:
Spring Children’s Consignment Sale – Blacksburg United Methodist Church (BUMC) will hold its semi-annual consignment sale of children’s items at the Christian Life Center, 706 Harding Avenue in Blacksburg, on Saturday, Mar. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Families will be able to get great deals on gently used kids’ clothes and shoes, toys, books, games, movies, baby gear and accessories, sports equipment, maternity clothing and more. Many items are like-new (some even brand-new). Some items will be half-price between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. but you will want to shop early for the best selection! Proceeds will benefit local charities.
Sunday, Mar. 29:
Community Band Concert
The Blacksburg Community Band has a Spring Concert at 3 p.m. at Blacksburg High School. It is free to the public.
On-going:
Fine Free February at the Radford Public Library
Bring a non-perishable food or clothing donation for the New River Community Action food bank (socks appreciated), or just stop in and make sure your contact information is up to date on your library account and RPL will remove your fines! Start February with a fine-free slate and enjoy the library again! Truly, no donation is required (but if you want to bring a donation, we’ll get it to NRCA for you!) Give us a chance to woo you back to us! Your overdue fines will be wiped clean! (not applicable to lost or damaged item fees or collections fees).
Feeding America Afterschool Meals Program
Feeding America Southwest Virginia announces its continuing sponsorship of the At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program. The same meals are available at no separate charge to all participants at each site.
Meals are available at the following facilities:
Prices Fork Connections, 4021 Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg
BGC at East Montgomery HS, 4695 Crossier Rd., Elliston, VA
BGCSWVA Eastern Montgomery ES, 4580 Eastern Montgomery Ln., Elliston, VA The June Bug Center, 451 Parkway Lane, Floyd
Radford Library, 30 W. Main St., Radford
R.O.C.K. Club, 1820 Second St., Radford
BGC Shawsville, 4179 Old Town Road, Shawsville
Passports at the Library
The Radford Public Library is a passport acceptance facility. If you are planning a trip overseas, it is best to get your passport sooner rather than later. Passports can easily take 6-8 weeks to process. We’re here to help! Check travel.state.gov for specific questions and general information. If you are ready to begin the passport application process, please call us at (540) 731-3621 to schedule an appointment.
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Book Bingo! All Month of February, at the Blacksburg Library. A winter reading challenge for adults! Are you trying to read new authors and genres in the new year? Pick up a bingo card and read to win BINGO for prizes!
Adult Winter Reading Program
All Month of February, at the Christiansburg Library. Snow better time to read! For every book you read, you can enter into a drawing for weekly prizes!
Art Exhibit: Creations by Kelli
All Month of February, at the Blacksburg Library. Kelli Seagle presents her art as her passion through various imaginative outlets,that include fluid acrylic, colored pencils, and pen/ink creations!
Art Exhibit: Red Bud Chapter of SAGA
All Month of February, at the Blacksburg Library.View the incredible handmade smocking creations by the Red Bud Chapter of the Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA).
Art on Display
All Month of February, at the Meadowbrook Public Library. Check out the art work of Lara Wren the Month of February at Meadowbrook Library. Art includes jewelry, paintings, and crocheting.
Conversation Starters
All Month of February, at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library. Stop by and add your answer to our “conversation starter” board!
- Pluribus Unum
All Month of February, at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Looking for something to do? Come in and help put together a 1,000 piece puzzle.
Formal/Prom Dress Drive
Do you have a formal dress you’ll never wear again taking up space in your closet? Donate your gently worn, clean formal to Meadowbrook Public Library or any other Montgomery -Floyd Regional Libraries. Save the date for Prom Dress Extravaganza-Thursday, March 5, 3:30-6:00 p.m. ALL DRESSES ARE FREE.
Animal Candy Huggers
All month at the Christiansburg Library. Decorate a candy hugger and give it to someone you love! All month of February in the kid’s area.
Anti-Valentine’s Day Cards!
All month at the Christiansburg Library. Love sucks, but the teen libraries don’t. Make an anti-valentine in the Teen Alley in February!
2020 Master Gardener Training class
The New River Valley Master Gardener Program is seeking applicants for the 2020 Master Gardener Training class. It will be a hybrid format with on-site training on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-8:30, three Thursday evening classes, three Saturday afternoon classes as well as five on-line training sessions. The class runs from late February through early May. Topics covered include basic botany, plant propagation, herbaceous plants, house plants, vegetables, fruits, pruning, landscape design, floral design, lawn care, woody plants, entomology, plant pathology, abiotic stresses, soils, and pesticide use and safety. The cost for the course is $180 and participants do 50 hours of volunteer service. Contact Wendy Silverman at the Montgomery County Extension Office at 540-382-5790 for more information.
Crafting Group
Christiansburg Helping Hands is a group of crafters coming together every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. at the Christiansburg Rec Center. We make items for various needs in our community. Please feel free to join us for a fun afternoon of knitting, crocheting or sewing (your choice), as well as connect with some new friends and make a difference in our community. For more information contact Tina at knitpic@aol.com.
Storytime at the Radford Public Library
Come join us for weekly storytimes at the library! Storytimes are designed to promote pre-reading skills and a love of books. We share books, finger-plays, songs, and other activities that parents and caregivers can repeat at home. No sign-up required, just drop in! Ages 0-2: Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Ages 3 and up: Wednesdays and Thursdays; 11 – 11:45 a.m.
