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.
Saturday, Mar. 14:
Mount Tabor Ruritan Biscuit Breakfast
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will be serving up hot biscuits topped with delicious sausage gravy, or with the latest batch of our “world-famous” apple butter. Breakfast will be served in the Fellowship Hall of Slusser’s Chapel, 1543 Mount Tabor Rd, Blacksburg from 8-10 a.m. This is below the sanctuary, on the lower church parking lot level. Fundraiser for the club to help serve the community; therefore, donations will be accepted for the breakfast. Apple butter also for sale.
Nineteenth Amendment celebration
The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County will officially honor the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote with a Champagne Celebration at the Lyric Theatre at 2 p.m. It also will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the League’s founding. Free showing of the award-winning film “Iron Jawed Angels,” the story of some of the women who worked to secure the passage of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote in the U.S. “All are welcome to see the film,” said Elizabeth Obenshain, president of the Montgomery County chapter of the League. “And, stay for the champagne toast after the film, about 4 p.m.” There will be a few minutes of talking about Virginia’s and the local efforts along with the champagne toast to the pioneers’ success. The celebration is co-sponsored by the League, the Lyric Theatre, and the Montgomery-Radford-Floyd Branch of the NAACP.
Free Rides
The Town of Christiansburg and Christiansburg Police Department are partnering with Hooptie Ride to make sure residents get home safe when celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. From 10 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 14, to 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, Mar. 15, trips made with Hooptie Ride within town limits will be free. Individuals interested in using this free service must call (540) 552-3748 to book a ride. Please note that wait times will vary depending on demand, and that both pick-up and drop-off locations must be within town limits.
Wednesday, March 18:
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
The Jessie Peterman Memorial Library will be having a celebration of Mr. Rogers’ birthday from 4 – 5 p.m. We will have a craft activity which will give participants a decorated treat to share with a neighbor. We will share stories of kindness and enjoy some birthday cupcakes. All ages welcome.
Saturday, March 21:
Royal Tea
It’s off to a fine party and brunch with the princesses and pirates as Christiansburg High School presents a royal tea on Saturday, March 21from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come enjoy the royal treatment and spend a magical morning with all of your favorite princesses, pirates and other storybook characters. Every little princess, prince and pirate in the land is invited to enjoy fun games, activities, crafts, music, yummy food, door prizes and more. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes. Admission $8 per person.
Christiansburg Aquatic Center Recruitment Day
Christiansburg Aquatic Center Recruitment Day; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Staff will interview candidates for: lifeguards, swim instructors, summer camp staff, facility attendants, coaches, fitness instructors and custodians. Lifeguard certification is not required to apply, but lifeguard applicants will be assessed for swimming skills starting at 10 a.m. These skills include swimming 300 yards, treading water for two minutes, retrieving a 10-pound object and similar skills. Qualified lifeguard applicants will be trained for certifications at no charge. All interested applicants are asked to submit an application online at www.christiansburg.org/jobs. For more information, please contact the Christiansburg Aquatic Center at 540-381-7665 or visit www.cacpool.com.
NRV CARES gala
NRV CARES, a local non-profit child abuse prevention agency, 20th Annual Gala and Auction at the Inn at Virginia Tech. The spinning blue and silver pinwheel, a symbol of child abuse prevention, has been chosen as the theme of this year’s Gala. “We want to draw attention to the pinwheel, which signifies happy childhoods and the fact that all children deserve a safe and nurturing environment,” explains Andi Golusky, Executive Director of NRV CARES. Items up for auction include a fisherman’s kayak, gorgeous handmade jewelry, a fall beach week in Duck, NC., tickets to a Hokie football game sitting one quarter in the radio booth, and many more! Silent auction, world class buffet dinner, short program, live auction, and finish up by dancing the night away! All proceeds from this event support the local programming offered by NRV CARES, include Parenting Young Children classes, Circle of Parents support groups, Stewards of Children trainings, and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the New River Valley. If you are unable to attend, please consider becoming an event sponsor, or making a donation to the agency. Ickes can be purchased online at nrvcares.givesmart.com or come to by the office at 205 West Main St. in Christiansburg.
Sunday, March 22:
NAACP Meeting:
The Montgomery County-Radford City-Floyd County NAACP General Body Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 3:30 pm. Please note we are meeting in Blacksburg this month at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg, VA. All are welcome!
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:
Blacksburg Parks and Recreation youth baseball leagues
This spring Blacksburg Parks and Recreation will begin offering youth baseball leagues, following the regulations of Cal Ripken Baseball, a division of Babe Ruth League. This move comes after years of operation by the Blacksburg Baseball Association (BBA) under the Dixie league structure. Blacksburg Parks and Recreation will offer T-ball for 5-6 year olds, Coach-Pitch for 7-8 year olds, and Kid Pitch for 9-10 year olds (minors) and 11-12 year olds (majors). Registration will take place online, by phone, or in person, Monday, Mar. 2 – Friday, Mar. 20.
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.
