Today, 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.
Indoor Yard Sale
The Women of St. Jude will be having an indoor yard sale/bake sale at St. Jude Catholic Church on Saturday, May 18th from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. We will have clothes, small household items, toys, books, and much more! We will also be have baked goods along with sausage biscuits for breakfast and hot dogs for lunch. St. Jude Catholic Church is located at 1740 Tyler Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073.
Oreo Tasting
There will be an Oreo Taste Challenge at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library at 1 p.m. How many flavors can you guess? Vote for your favorite and results will be posted on our social media.
Sunday, May 19:
Movie Matinee
Emily Blunt stars at Mary Poppins in “Mary Poppins Returns”! Come see it on the Radford Public Library’s projection screen at 2 p.m.
Movie and Panel Discussion
The Lyric Theatre will present The Public, a new movie starring Alec Baldwin and Emilio Estevez about homelessness in our communities and the role of the public library, on Sunday, May 19. The movie will show at 3 and 7 p.m. At 5:15 p.m. there will be a panel discussion on the topic of homelessness and other social needs, and the role of the public library sponsored by the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library.
Monday, May 20:
Irresponsible Science
Help Radford protect our storm drains and celebrate environmental awareness by making recycled paper at 12 p.m. Stay for LEGO and Chess Club after! Ages seven and up.
Tuesday, May 21:
Irresponsible Science
Help Radford protect our storm drains and celebrate environmental awareness by making recycled paper at 12 p.m. Stay for LEGO and Chess Club after! Ages seven and up.
Senior Care Fair
Free event will have health screenings, local organizations and businesses centered on senior citizens’ needs, door prizes and more. The annual Senior Care Fair is co-sponsored by the Christiansburg/Montgomery Triad S.A.L.T. Council. 9 a.m. to noon at the Christiansburg Recreation Center.
Marble Paper Workshop
There will be a Marble Paper Workshop at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Tuesday, May 21 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Make marble paper bookmarks and photo mats out of shaving foam and paint in this fun STEAM activity. All materials provided.
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:
Technology Assistance at the Radford Public Library
Help! Technology! 6 p.m. Bring your technology questions to the library’s IT staff. Learn more about the library’s many digital collections. If you’re not able to make it but have questions, make an appointment for one-on-one help.
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.
Friday May 24:
Blood Drive
Central United Methodist Church in Radford, 2-6 p.m.Sign up on line. Walk-ins welcome.
Friday, May 31:
Radford Library summer reading super slime kickoff
Be a founding member of the Summer Reading Club by signing up on Day one! If you register in advance, you can also participate in the Super Slime making event! Receive a free book when you sign up – Summer Reading Club is fun for all ages! 3 p.m.
Saturday, June 1:
Yard Sale/Bake Sale
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. First Church of God, 650 Canaan Road, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Located in the church’s pavilion
Monday, June 10:
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:
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.
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