Wednesday, Jan. 6:
Talking About Books: Virtual Meeting
Christiansburg Library, 11 .m. – noon. Discussing American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins, virtually.
Thursday, Jan. 7:
Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues
Panel discussion with local law enforcement via Zoom, 8 – 9 a.m.
American Legion meeting
Harvey-Howe-Carper Post 30 will meet at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post Home on 102 Watts St. in Radford. In the event of heavy snowfall or ice, the meeting will be canceled. For further information, please contact 250-2283 or 239-9864.
Monday, Jan. 11:
Stem Club
Join the Christiansburg Public Library for a virtual STEM club; 1- 2 p.m. Please pick up the activity materials by Saturday, Jan. 9. Email shodges@mfrl.org for information on the library’s Go-To Meeting.
Tuesday, Jan. 12:
Talking About Books
Join the Blacksburg Public Library for a discussion of “Harriet Tubman, Secret Agent” by Thomas Allen; 11 a.m. – noon. Call ahead to reserve a copy and learn more.
Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting
Stuart Horse Artillery Camp 1784 will meet at 7 p.m. at Aly’s Family Italian Restaurant on 3204 Riner Road. Jonathan McPeak will present the “History of the 24th Virginia Infantry Regiment”. Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy are also invited to attend. For further information, please call 320-4315 or 239-9864.
Talking About Books
Join the Christiansburg Public Library virtually for a book talk with Monica Rodden about her first book, “Monsters Among Us;” 7 – 8 p.m. Email ssullivan@mfrl.org for a link to the event.
Wednesday, Jan. 13:
Talking About Books
Christiansburg Library discussing ”Red at the Bone” by Jacqueline Woodson, virtually; 11 a.m. – noon.
Thursday, Jan. 14:
Virtual Knitting Group
Join Blacksburg Library for a demonstration of easy knitting techniques in a Knitting 101 virtual program; 5 – 6 p.m. The perfect craft for a long winter, knitting is based on only two stitches! Knitting 101 will cover purl, knit, and casting on. Grab some needles and yarn and knit along with us. Troubleshooting discussion to follow. Call 540-552-8246 for more information.
Ongoing:
Throughout January:
StoryWalk
All month at the Christiansburg Library. Brains and bodies get exercise by reading and walking the trail. The walk begins at the library at the College Street entrance of Downtown Park. This month’s book is The Emperor’s Egg.
Through Thursday, Jan. 21:
Girl Scout Cookie Sales
The Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council taking orders for cookies that will be delivered in mid-January. Gift certificates can be purchased through Jan. 14, 2021, by emailing info@gsvsc.org or calling 540-777-5100. Girl Scout cookies are $5 a box. To locate a Girl Scout to take an order, contact the girl scouts at info@gsvsc.org or 540-777-5100. When the cookies arrive in the region in mid-January, Girl Scouts will be delivering them in different ways: masked drop-offs to the customer’s door; cookie booth drive-thrus; online ordering with shipping via Digital Cookie; cookie delivery service (The details are being worked out work with a national food delivery service. They will be announced on Jan. 12.); and voice-activated sales via Echo home systems.