Saturday, June 22:
EFFORT event
EFFORT (Enabling Our Friends For Our Response Teams) The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the fire and rescue departments of the county have joined forces to develop a program focusing on our community of individuals with disabilities; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Christiansburg Recreation Center. “We are inviting your loved one to participate in a one-day event where they will be introduced to: obstacle courses adapted for all abilities, proper method for contacting 911, proper ways of effective bandaging, understanding safe means for extinguishing fires, try on our fire fighter gear. In order to best meet the individuals needs of your loved one, you will be asked a series of questions to best prepare those that will be assisting with this event.For more information call Kim Haug: 540.357.2302 or Potsie Smith: 540.357.2316.
Pollinator Program
This program teaches one to create and maintain a pollinator habitat and concludes with a t-shirt craft. Bring a t-shirt or purchase one at the program, 11 a.m., Christiansburg Library.
Green Book – Guide to Freedom
See how The Negro Motorist Green Book helped African-Americans navigate the roads of a segregated nation. Christiansburg Library, 4 p.m.
Sports memorabilia for sale
Long-time sports editor for the News Messenger will be selling select items from his vast sports memorabilia collection in a large yard sale at 9 Lee Hy Court Friday and Saturday.
Sunday, June 23:
NAACP meeting
The Montgomery County-Radford City-Floyd County branch of the NAACP will hold its June General Body meeting at 3:30 -5 p.m., at the Old Hill School Community Center, 570 High St. in Christiansburg. All are welcome. As is the group’s custom, there will be no general body meeting in July.
Monday, June 24:
Knitting Class
Radford Senior Center will offer free Basic Knitting Classes every Monday noon -2 p.m. with Instructor Connie Woodruff. In this knitting class, you will learn the basics of hand knitting. Participants must provide their own knitting needles and yarn. This class is for beginners. For further information please contact Audrey Caldwell at 540-731-5517.
Garden Insects Good & Bad
Learn from experts with Virginia Tech’s Entomology Department which garden bugs are pests, and which are beneficial! Radford Public Library, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 26:
Embroider’s Guild meeting
The Star Stitchers Chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America meets the fourth Wednesday of each month. The meetings are at Blacksburg Baptist Church, 550 N Main, 2nd floor. The meetings last from 10 a.m. until noon.
Thursday, June 27:
Dog Competition at the Farmers Market
Christiansburg Farmers’ Market is bringing back everyone’s favorite fur-iendly competition. Bring Fido to the market for Dog Days of Summer contest: best smile, best trick, best costume, senior dog, biggest dog, smallest dog and look-alike (with owner). Registration at the Market Manager’s tent on Hickok Street from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The show – and judging – begins at 5:45 p.m. Enter your pet into any – or all! – of the categories. First-place winners in each category will go home with some fun treats. Also at the market on June 27: live music by Steve Smith, wine tastings by Whitebarrel Winery, a moon bounce and all of your favorite market vendors. In addition to the dog festivities, Braley and Thompson will be on site with “Dirt Ice Crème” and the New River Health District will have fresh produce and nutrition advice. Christiansburg Farmers’ Market is open from 3-7 p.m. every Thursday through October.
Rock Painting at the Senior Center
Join Radford Senior Center at 10 a.m. for rock painting. Go out on your own adventure and bring at least five of your favorite rocks to class. You will learn to create your own rock design using acrylic paints. Possibly create a pet rock or a rock with a message. For further information, please contact Audrey Caldwell at 731-5517.
Monday, July 8:
Children’s Music Camp July 8-12, pre-registration required
Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 107 West Main Street, is excited to announce a new summer opportunity for children in the New River Valley. “Voice, Body, and Spirit” is a week long, half-day music and movement camp for rising first – fifth grade children, July 8-12, 9 a.m. to noon each day. “Voice, Body, and Spirit” is a time to come together to make music, learn new songs and dances, leave with a handmade craft or two, and make new friends. Register online at https://forms.gle/2BhePECff1MP5NuY6, or contact the Church Office at 382-2802 to request a hard copy registration form. Enrollment is limited, so register soon!
Monday, July 15:
Disabled American Veterans Christiansburg chapter meeting
United States Disabled American Veterans Chapter: J M Wainright #29 meets every second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1620 S Franklin St, Christiansburg, Virginia 24073. www.davmembersportal.org/chapters/VA/29
On-going:
Montgomery County, City of Radford broadband study looking for feedback
In partnership with the New River Valley Regional Commission, Montgomery County and the City of Radford are seeking feedback from citizens regarding the current status of broadband in our communities. Both electronic and paper copies of the survey are available throughout Montgomery County and the City of Radford.
To access either the electronic survey or to find out where to get a paper copy of the survey, visit http://yesmontgomeryva.org/Broadband-Survey-Released.
Free Summer Lunches
The library is proud to be hosting free lunches through the City of Radford again this summer! Please sign up if you are able so that we can have a good estimate of how many lunches we will need. Walk-ins are also welcome while supplies last. Lunch is free to ages 0-18, but is $3 for adults (exact change, cash only). Monday – Thursday, June 10 – July 11, 12 – 12:30 p.m.
Entries needed for Blacksburg’s July 4th Parade
The Mount Tabor Ruritan Club is sponsoring the 33rd annual Blacksburg 4th of July Parade. They invite you to participate with your floats, bicycles, wagons, marchers, walkers, antique/classic cars, race cars, horses, fire engines, scouts, bands, sports teams, etc. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 at the Old Blacksburg Middle School on Eheart Street and will end on Alumni Mall on Virginia Tech’s campus.For information contact Gavin Faulkner at 540-449-6178 or gavin@rowanmountain.com. Deadline to register is June 21.
Take 60 on Hickok Street
Every Friday throughout the summer, get out of the office, take a break for home chores, come down to Hickok Street for lunch, lawn games and music. Macado’s, Mockingbird and El Bronco will have take-out lunch deals (visit www.Christiansburg.org/take 60) Print the flyer or show the image on your phone for:The Mockingbird Cafe & Bakery’s free bag lunch upgrade (buy a sandwich and get a free drink and cookie or cupcake), Macado’s 10 percent off any lunch meal and El Bronco Mexican Bar & Grill’s free drink with the purchase of any lunch meal.
Community Health Center of the New River Valley helps adults access VA health coverage
Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, new health coverage for adults will cover more people. If you work in retail, construction, childcare, landscaping, food service or many of the jobs that don’t offer health insurance, you may be able to get low-cost health insurance that includes regular preventive care and treatment for chronic health conditions. To find out if you’re eligible, phone the Community Health Center of the NRV (215 Roanoke Street) at 540 381-0820, or visit coverva.org
Montgomery Museum volunteer opportunities
A number of volunteer opportunities are available at the Montgomery Museum.
Docent: training is provided for individuals to staff the front office, answer calls, make sales, and interpret the history of the museum; events planning: planning and implementation of our major events annually, including Heritage Day, Mountains of Music, h’Arts on Main, Cruisin’ Christiansburg; Working with any of the committees: (Membership, Marketing, Events/Fundraising, Building Expansion, Building and Grounds); research with genealogy projects: working with the genealogy team; gardening: working in the garden with Virginia Master Gardeners. Contact 540.382.5644 and visit www.montgomerymuseum.org
