Today, Saturday, April 27:
Beans and Banjos and a Hall of Famer – John and Kathie Hollandsworth will be the featured musicians at April’s Beans and Banjos. Fort Vause will open the show with bluegrass and bluegrass flavored blues, ballads, gospel, novelty and show tunes. Along with the music, beans, cornbread and desserts will be served – dinner and a show Shawsville style. Supper and music begin at 6 p.m. in the Dr. George R. Smith Community Center inside Shawsville’s Meadowbrook Center, 267 Alleghany Spring Road, at the corner of Alleghany Spring and U.S. 460.
Rollin’ on the River Food Truck Rodeo – More than 25 food trucks are scheduled to serve specialty food and treats in Radford’s waterfront Bisset Park from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. The event is being sponsored by Thai This Express, Radford University Athletics, Front Porch Recycling, SignWise, New River Adventure and the Radford Visitor’s Center.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Blacksburg Recreation Center parking lot, 725 Patrick Henry Dr. Bring your pills for disposal; sites cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches. The service is free and anonymous; no questions asked. For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the April 27 Take Back Day event, go to www.DEATakeBack.com.
Blood Screening – The Rotary Club of Christiansburg-Blacksburg and LewisGale Hospital Montgomery will host their 45th bi-annual blood screening from 6:30-10 a.m. in the lobby of LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg. A public service to New River Valley residents, the fasting blood test screens more than 30 different markers including cholesterol, glucose, and red blood indices at a significantly reduced cost of $40. Results are sent to participants and their physician of choice.Pre-register for the blood screening at www.rotary7570.org/blood or call 540-951-8988. Walk-in registration is accepted the day of the blood screening.
Sunday, April 28:
Tackle the Tower! – 2-4 p.m. at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center. Have you ever jumped from five meters in the air into 17 feet of water? Well at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center you can! Five meter platform and three meter spring board open to the public on April 7 and 28. Come and Tackle the Tower at the CAC! All who participate must be able to swim 25 yards. Fee: daily admission.
NAACP meeting – The April General Body meeting of the Montgomery County-Radford City-Floyd County branch of the NAACP will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Old Hill School, 570 High St NE in Christiansburg (next to Schaeffer Memorial Baptist Church). The CREDO presentation will be by Bob Beckman, President of Citizens for Sustainable Development. He will provide an overview of broadband coverage in Montgomery County and options for better service using the public-private partnership model. All are welcome! Please join the NAACP, ask friends to join, or remember to renew your membership. Direct questions about membership status to branch secretary, Terry Goodson: info@mrfnaacp.org. Our national membership drive is “We Are All In–Are You?”
Mount Olive United Methodist Church Friends & Family Day – Holy-Ghost Gospel Celebration of 2019 at New Mount Olive United Methodist Church, 309 Russell Avenue, Radford at 3 p.m. Guest Of The Service: Bishop Michael Penn, Ushers, Choir & Congregation Of The Galilean House Of Worship Of Martinsville Va. Special Praise Dance By: Anointed2Mime Dance Ministry Of Spirit Of Life Worship Center Of Pulaski Va. Dinner will be served following service. The public is invited to attend.
Thursday, May 2:
College Financial Planning Seminar – Join Edward Jones Financial Advisor at the Blacksburg Library as we discuss how you can help make a college education a reality. The discussion will include: questions to consider as you establish a savings goal, and features and benefits of various education savings plans, 1 – 2 p.m.
RSVP Scholarship for Human Services / Human Medical Field – May 2 is the cutoff date to apply for the Scholarship awards given by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Montgomery County and Radford. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students in the Montgomery County and Radford school systems who plan to pursue studies in a human services/ human medical field. For applications or more information, students should visit RSVP’s website at www.montgomerycountyva.gov/rsvp, ask their high school guidance counselors, or contact RSVP at hayesaw@montgomerycountyva.gov .
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.
Scrabble Club – Enjoy a challenging and fun game with other word enthusiasts, 4 – 6 p.m. at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Mindfulness Meditation – Blacksburg Library, 6 -7 p.m. This meeting will include instruction as well as practice time. All are welcome. Cindy Cowden has been practicing mindfulness meditation, or insight meditation, since 1990. She enjoys sharing this practice with people who are curious about how mindfulness might support their lives.
Friday, May 3:
Radford Library Book Sale – Book sale at the Radford Public Library on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Also the sale will continue on Sunday, May 5 from 1 – 5 p.m. Many fiction books are available as well as lots of other categories, such as history, cooking, inspiration and others. Come and support the Radford Public Library.
The Time is Now – Church Women United are presenting “The Time is Now” (agree to differ) at 11 a.m. on at the Northside Presbyterian Church in Blacksburg. A potluck luncheon will follow and all are invited.
Saturday, May 4:
EastMont Garden Day and Tractor/Lawn Mower Show – Meadowbrook Public Library, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join us for Garden Day in the courtyard of the Meadowbrook Center. Perennials & vegetable plants for sale; arts and crafts booths; Farmers Market; Friends of the Library Book Sale; Free craft activities for kids courtesy of Meadowbrook Public Library, and much more! This event is sponsored by EastMont Garden Club. Tractor/Lawn Mower Show Sponsored by Meadowbrook Public Library. Prizes will be awarded for people’s choice, most original and most unique riding lawn mower. If you would like to enter your tractor or lawn mower please call the library at 268-1964 or for more details.
Caturday – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Public Library. Sign up at the front desk for a 15 minute slot to read to a cat from the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center to practice reading and socialize shelter cats. All ages.
PAWS to Read – Blacksburg Library, noon – 1 p.m. Parents, reserve a 10 minute reading slot for your child to practice reading aloud to a certified therapy dog, “Moose” and his handler, Trent.
Thursday, May 9:
Scrabble Club – Enjoy a challenging and fun game with other word enthusiasts, 4 – 6 p.m. at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Saturday, May 11:
Fish Fry – Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its May Fish Fry on Saturday, May 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1531 Mount Tabor Road, Blacksburg. Adults-$8, children (under 12)-$4, carry-outs-$8. Dynamic Sound DJ Earl Brown will be spinning some great music for us this month. Call 540-449-6178 for further information.
Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale – The New River Valley Master Gardener Association is holding its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the front lawn of the Montgomery County Government Center on Roanoke Street in Christiansburg. Annual fundraiser provides grants to many local gardening groups. Held rain or shine. Perennials, annuals, shrubs, vegetables, and more. Plants may be purchased with cash or checks only; no credit cards.
Monday, May 13:
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, May 14:
Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting – The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery Camp #1784 will meet at 7 p.m. at Ray’s Restaurant on Rt. 221, north of Floyd. Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) are also invited to attend. For further information, please call 1-216-233-8401 or 540-239-9864.
Thursday, May 16:
Mindfulness Meditation – Blacksburg Library, 6 -7 p.m. This meeting will include instruction as well as practice time. All are welcome. Cindy Cowden has been practicing mindfulness meditation, or insight meditation, since 1990. She enjoys sharing this practice with people who are curious about how mindfulness might support their lives.
Friday, May 17:
Christiansburg Library summer concert series – Christiansburg Library lawn, 7-8:30 p.m. – Root2 Music. Root2 Music is the musical intersection of Deep South country blues and Celtic/Appalachian fiddle music. David Frank (guitar, harmonica, vocals) and Nancy Reid (fiddle, vocals) perform traditional and original blues with a distinctive Appalachian flavor. You can visit them at http://www.root2music.com/.
Saturday, May 18:
Caturday – Noon – 1 p.m. at the Christiansburg Public Library. Sign up at the front desk for a 15 minute slot to read to a cat from the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center to practice reading and socialize shelter cats. All ages.
Wednesday, May 22:
Swim League – Sign up for a summer of fun competing in the Southwest Virginia Swim League (SVSL) on the Christiansburg Aquatic Center Blue Fins Swim Team. All ages are welcome, including adults! First practice will begin May 22.
Thursday, May 23:
Help save the Pilot Community Center – Pilot School was built in 1921 and served the academic needs of the local community until the 1960s when it became the Pilot Community Center. The building needs some repairs, and we are asking local residents to help determine the future of this historic Appalachian structure and how it will continue to best serve the community. Please make your opinion known at a meeting on Thursday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at the Pilot Community Center. The address is 4449 Brush Creek Rd., Pilot, VA 24138.
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
