UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, Jan. 14:
So You Want to Be a Beekeeper
At the Christiansburg Library; 1:30 to 3 p.m. Are you interested in beekeeping but not sure where to start? Now is the time to get all the answers. How much does beekeeping cost? How much time will it take? How much honey will I get? How important are honeybees for pollination? Can I keep bees in town? Learn about all this and more in this beginner’s class, a free presentation/discussion with no sign-up required.
Family movie matinee
At the Radford Public Library at 11 a.m. Come watch “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.” A handsome crocodile shares a house with a boy and his family in this musical tale based on a story by Bernard Waber. Rated PG; 106 minutes.
Grownup board game club
At the Radford Public Library; 2 to 4:30 p.m. The library has a collection of board games on hand, but participants are welcome to bring a game from home and teach the staff how to lay it.
Sunday, Jan. 15:
NAACP to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The Montgomery Co., Radford City, Floyd Co. branch of the NAACP will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King, Jr., at 3 p.m. via Zoom. The guest speaker is Elder Marlin Reeves, the branch’s Executive Member-at-large for his second term and subscribing Silver Life member. He serves as the assistant pastor of New Beginnings Church in Pulaski and as the vice president of the NRV and Roanoke Markets of the Freedom First Credit Union. The program will include installation of the new 2023 officers by State NAACP President Robert Barnette; presentations, poetry, and music by the branch youth council, and the announcement of the two 2023 branch award winners of the MRF NAACP/Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards.
Monday, Jan. 16:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Blacksburg Town schedules
Blacksburg Town administrative offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Blacksburg Transit will operate on intermediate service. All BT administrative offices will be closed. The Blacksburg Aquatic Center and the Blacksburg Community Center will operate with regular hours. There WILL be refuse and recycling pickup in the southeast quadrant. (Inclement weather could affect the schedules.)
Library branches to close
The Radford Public Library and all branches of the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Ongoing
NRV Cares Parent Education: Parenting Young Children
At the Radford Public Library from 5 to 7 p.m. This is a free eight-week parenting class presented by NRV Cares. A free dinner is provided from 5 to 5:30 p.m., and free childcare will be included for the duration of the class. Register by email at Keli@nrvcares.org or by text to Julie at (540) 494-0806.
Feasts and festivals around the world
At the Christiansburg Library; all day. Each month the library will be exploring the feasts and festivals of different countries. This month the library will celebrate the Lunar New Year. Interested participants may pick up a Lunar New Year craft kit that includes information about the holiday and a DIY paper lantern. Supplies are limited.
Free GED Classes
At Meadowbrook Library from 5 to 8 p.m. New River Community College is offering free GED classes at the Meadowbrook Library every Tuesday and Thursday evening. The classes will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 17, and ends on Thursday, May 11. For more information or to sign up, call the Meadowbrook Library at 540-268-1964.
English conversation for adults
At the Blacksburg Library; 7 to 9 p.m. Led by Carole and Bob Dellinger. Call the library at 540-552-8246 for more information. No childcare is provided for this class.
Wednesday, Jan. 18:
Nick van Bloss concert
World renown classical pianist Nick van Bloss will perform at Radford University for a free concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Davis Performance Hall in the Covington Center on Radford’s main campus. No tickets are required, and the event is free and open to all.
Thursday, Jan. 19:
Radford Photo Club Street Photography Part One
At the Radford Public Library; 6 to 7 p.m. Adi Ben Senior will present the first of three interactive workshops on the techniques of street photography. Part two will be held on Feb. 15, and Part three will be held on March 16.
Friday, Jan. 20:
American Red Cross blood drive
At the Radford Public Library; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, and appointments can be made in advance at redcrossblood.org
Monday, Jan. 23:
Radford City Council meeting
The Radford City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. in the council
chambers at the Radford Municipal Building, 10 Robertson St., Radford.
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will meet in the Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke St. in Christiansburg. Closed sessions begin at 6 p.m. if
needed. Open sessions begin at 7:15 p.m. Citizens are invited to attend and will be allowed to speak at each meeting. All regular meetings of the board of supervisors are rebroadcast on Montgomery County Comcast and Shentel Channels 190 daily.
Tuesday, Jan. 24:
Blacksburg Town Council meeting
The Blacksburg Town Council will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St. These meetings are open to the public and are televised live on WTOB Channel 2.
Christiansburg Town Council meeting
The Christiansburg Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the council chambers of Town Hall (100 E. Main Street). The public is welcome and is encouraged to attend with citizen hearing time reserved at each meeting for residents to bring any matter they desire before the entire council.
Saturday, Jan. 28:
2023 Winter Summit Dialogue on Race
At Christiansburg Middle School, 1205 Buffalo Dr., Christiansburg; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Coffee with Cops at 9 a.m., and the main program will begin at 10 a.m. The theme is Reflecting on Our Past: Facing the future. The program will include discussing 10 years of accomplishments, issuing group progress reports, a high school student panel, and an adult community panel. Register through Constant Contact.
Thursday, Feb. 9:
River City Quilt Guild
The River City Quilt Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Grove United Methodist Church, 1020 Tyler Ave., Radford. The guild welcomes all skill levels of quilters. For more information, call Anna Handy, 540 320 7791.
