Wednesday, March 27
Jersey Mike’s Fundraiser
Fundraiser for the Intellectual Disabilities Agency of the NRV at Jersey Mike’s Subs,Blacksburg, 1430 South Main St. 100 percent of profits go to the organization. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Thursday, March 28
Car Seat Safety Check
Christiansburg Fire Department, 110 Depot Street, NW, 4 – 6 p.m. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading killer of children, and three out of four car seats installed by parents and caregivers are not installed correctly. Make sure yours is not one of them by attending one of Carilion Clinic’s Car Seat Safety Checks and having a Nationally Certified Technician educate you on how to keep your child safe.
Stop by one of our car seat safety check stations in the New River Valley and have your child’s car seat checked today! The Car Seat Safety Check will be held on the last Thursday of each month in Christiansburg.
For more information about the NRV Car Seat Check’s, please contact Ashley Hash, Community Health Educator at (540) 731-2027.
Addiction: A Community Conversation
The NRVCS is having a community conversation on Addiction at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library from 6-8 p.m. Understand the science of addiction, hear about available treatment options & messages of recovery. FREE dinner included. Registration required. Sign up at NRVCS.org.
Saturday, March 30
Democracy 101
A workshop to discuss the roles of various elected officials and identify opportunities for community members to work together to create positive effective change. Christiansburg Library, 125 Sheltman St. 10 a.m. to noon
Sunday, March 31
Blacksburg Community Band Spring Concert
“ Images & Sound,” 3 p.m., Blacksburg High School, David McKee, Conductor. Free concert with refreshments to follow.
Monday, April 1
Essential Oils
Christiansburg Public Library, 7 p.m. Learn how essential oils can positively impact your life.
Tuesday, April 2
Hospice 101 Presented by Good Samaritan Hospice
Christiansburg Library at 6 p.m. The hospice service will be discussing the importance of medical directives and how to create a guide for making one’s wishes known. This is the second in a quarterly series. Good Samaritan Hospice is the only community-based, non-profit hospice serving the Roanoke and New River Valleys. All income and donations are channeled back into their specialized services so they can continue to provide an unparalleled level of care. For more information, please call the Christiansburg Public Library at 540-382-6965.
Free Health Screening
Christiansburg Public Library, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Checking up on your health has never been easier! Join Carilion Clinic as we offer free health screenings throughout the New River Valley. Feel free to stop by and have one of our Carilion Clinic Community Health Educators take your blood pressure and conduct a Diabetes Risk Assessment.
Thursday, April 4
Literacy Volunteers NRV 13th Annual Scrabble Tournament
An evening at the magnificent Great Road on Main venue, teams will gather from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to revel in words and language supporting adult literacy and language learning and the work Literacy Volunteers NRV does all year.
American Legion meeting
The American Legion, Harvey-Howe-Carper Post 30 will meet at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post Home on 102 Watts St. in Radford. For further information, please call 250-2283 or 239-9864.
Friday, April 5
Church Women United of Blacksburg will present “The Time is Now! United to Serve” at 10 a.m. at the Blacksburg United Methodist Church.
Saturday, April 6
Alice in Wonderland Revue
The Blacksburg Children’s Chorale invites you to join us for a magical musical theatre revue featuring all of your favorite characters from the classic Lewis Carroll tale, Alice in Wonderland at Great Road on Main, 100 West Main Street, Christiansburg. BCC choristers of all ages will perform in this family-friendly show featuring timeless tunes that are sure to please kids and adults of all ages! Admission is $10 (tickets can be purchased at the door) and supports BCC scholarships and trip funds. Performances are at 1 and 4 p.m.
Fairy Garden
The Jessie Peterman Memorial Library will be hosting a Fairy Garden in a Jar program at 10:30 a.m. Welcome the wee sprites back into your garden with this fanciful home. Supplies are limited. All ages welcome.
Monday, April 8
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
Tuesday, April 9
The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery Camp #1784 will meet on Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. at Ray’s Restaurant on Rt. 221, north of Floyd. Attending will be our Brigade Commander, Mr. Carter Gill. Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy are also invited to this meeting. For further information, please call 1-216-233-8401 or 540-239-9864.
Thursday, April 11
Blacksburg Public Library Book Sale
Spring Book Sale beginning at 9 a.m. and running through regular library hours until the end of day on Sunday, April 14. Wide range of fiction, non-fiction, children’s literature and more. The book sale will accept cash or checks; books will be sold at $5 per bag full of books. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Library, which supports library programs and staff educational scholarships throughout the year.
Saturday, April 13
Veterans Information Breakfast
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5311 along with the American Legion Post 59 and the Marine Corps League NRV Detachment 1190 will be hosting its annual Veterans Information Breakfast from 8- 11 a.m. “This annual event allows us to bring local veterans together in the spirit of comradeship and unity regardless of service branch. If you have served honorably in the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines or the Air Force; we invite you and a friend or family member to join us. Held at the Leonard E. McCoy VFW Post 5311, 490 High Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073. No charge for breakfast. Questions may be directed to Dan Maderic at 540-354-0488 or to our VFW email address at vfw5311@gmail.com
Mount Tabor Ruritan Biscuit Breakfast
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will be serving up scratch-made biscuits topped with delicious sausage gravy from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., or with our “world-famous” apple butter. Breakfast will be served in the Fellowship Hall of Slusser’s Chapel, 1543 Mount Tabor Rd, Blacksburg. This is below the Sanctuary, on the lower church parking lot level. The breakfast is a fundraiser for our club to help us as we serve our community, therefore donations will be accepted. We will have quarts of apple butter for sale. This is the last breakfast until October. On the second Saturdays of May through September we will have a Fish Fry. More information at https://fb.com/MtTaborRuritan
Wednesday, April 17
100+ Women Who Care NRV spring quarterly meeting
100+ Women Who Care is the ideal volunteer opportunity for any woman with limited time. The group is holding its spring meeting from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill, 1470 S. Main St. #120, Blacksburg.Feel free to come early or stay after to network. Dinner and drink service will be available. Meetings are always one hour or less. Cost: Free to Attend; $100 quarterly donation from members. Contact: nrv100wwc@gmail.com, www.100womenwhocarenrv.com, or Sarah Black at (937) 205-3722
On-going
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