UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, Feb. 4:
Book sale
The Radford Public Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A large selection of free books will be available.
Friends of the Library book sale
At the Meadowbrook Library; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stock up on books, DVDs, and CDs. Fill a paper bag (provided) for $5. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library.
Take Your Child to the Library Day
At the Radford Public Library; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is Take Your Child to the Library Day. As a thank-you to every child who stops by on Feb. 4, a special prize can be picked up.
Monday, Feb. 6:
Valentines Crafternoon: No-sew pet scarf
At the Radford Public Library; 1 to 2 p.m. Participants will make a no-sew scarf for their beloved pooch in honor of Valentine’s Day. Supplies will be provided.
Tuesday, Feb. 7:
Montgomery County School Board meeting
At the Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke St, Christiansburg; 7 to 9 p.m.
Friends of Southwest Virginia Showcase networking event
Participants will learn about the latest arts, music, and creative happenings in Southwest Virginia. At the Montgomery Museum of Art & History; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Stories, paintings, and fantasies
Dr. Robert Trent takes the stage. “Stories, Paintings, and Fantasies” features songs inspired by literature, visual art, and the music of Spanish gypsies. The recital is free and is open to the public at 7:30 p.m. in the Davis Performance Hall, Covington Center, on the Radford University campus.
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.
Tasty Thursdays: The wonderful world of chocolate
At the Christiansburg Library; 3 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn fun facts about chocolate and will try different flavors of this tasty treat.
Anime Club for teens
At the Christiansburg Library; 6 to 7 p.m. Snacks, crafts, taste-tests, and anime are all a part of this gathering. Participants will discuss their favorite series or shows.
Valentine boxes
At the Blacksburg Library; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will decoupage a small keepsake box with their favorite pictures, magazine clippings, song lyrics, poems, and/or quotes for themselves or for a special Valentine. Materials will be provided. Participants are urged to bring photos for a more personal touch.
Downtown Christiansburg Vision night
Downtown Christiansburg, Inc., hosts a night of visioning, networking, and conversation that will include free appetizers. This is a great chance to get involved with persons who effect change locally. At Iron Tree Brewing Company; 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 10:
Tech Bytes: Online job searching
At the Blacksburg Library; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This session will cover online classified sites, job search sites, company sites, and avoiding scams. Registration is required. Register at https://mfrl.libcal.com/event/9981782.
Saturday, Feb. 11:
Free tax assistance with NRCA
At the Christiansburg Library; 1 to 4 p.m. Participants will get free tax prep assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and NRCA. Income limits may apply. For more information, visit https://newrivercommunityaction.org/vita.
Free family movie matinee: “Addams Family 2”
At the Radford Public Library at 11 a.m. This animated sequel, “Addams Family 2,” takes this quirky family on a road trip in a haunted camper. Rated PG with a run time of 93 minutes.
Grownup Board Game Club
At the Radford Public Library; 2 to 4:30 p.m. Participants can bring a friend, a board game, or just themselves to play board games at the library. The library has a collection of games on hand, but gamers are welcome to bring their own board games from home.
Monday, Feb. 13:
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 at 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 and bring their concerns before the board. All regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors are rebroadcast on Montgomery County Comcast and Shentel Channels 190 daily.
Valentines Crafternoon: Valentines cards
At the Radford Public Library; 1 to 2 p.m. Participants can come make a hearty card for their Valentine’s Day love using buttons and creativity. Supplies will be provided.
Tuesday, Feb. 14:
Blacksburg Town Council meeting
The Blacksburg Town Council will meet 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 a citizen hearing time reserved at each meeting for residents to bring any matters they desire before the entire council.
Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting
The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery Camp 1784 will meet at 7 p.m. at Aly’s Family Italian Restaurant, 3204 Riner Rd. Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) are invited to attend. John Winebarger, SCV Virginia 6th Brigade Commander, will speak on “Confederate Surgeons.” If Montgomery County Public Schools are closed on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week due to weather, the meeting is canceled. For further information, call 540-320-4315 or 540-239-9864.
Radford City School Board meeting
The Radford City School Board will meet at 6 p.m. at the RCPS Administration Building, 1612 Wadsworth St., Radford.
Feasts and festivals around the world
At the Christiansburg Library; all day. Each month participants will explore the feasts and festivals of different countries. This month Valentine’s Day in South Korea will be celebrated. At the library, participants can pick up a Valentine’s Day craft kit that includes fun information about the holiday. Supplies are limited.
Wednesday, Feb. 15:
NRCC offering free health screenings
New River Community College practical nursing students will host a Love Your Health
event, a time when anyone can stop by several free health stations run by NRCC practical nursing students for health information, educational games for kids, vitals checks, and COVID-19 vaccine administration. At the Uptown Christiansburg Mall, near NRCC’s location; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Misty Rice, associate professor of nursing, at mrice@nr.edu or (540) 674-3600, ext. 4349.
Thursday, Feb. 16:
Radford Reads with Stephen Skripak
At the Radford Public Library; 6 to 7 :30 p.m. Retired business professor and author Stephen Skripak will speak about his book “From the Boardroom to the Classroom” at the library. This event is free and is open to the public.
Community quilting bee
At the Blacksburg Library; 10 a.m. to noon. Participants can bring their own supplies and join this weekly quilting and sewing group for a time that also includes lively conversation.
Friday, Feb. 17:
NRCC offering free health screenings
New River Community College practical nursing students will host a Love Your Health
Event, which features free health stations run by NRCC practical nursing students for health information, educational games for kids, vitals checks, and COVID-19 vaccine administration. At the Uptown Christiansburg Mall, near NRCC’s location; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Misty Rice, associate professor of nursing, at mrice@nr.edu or (540) 674-3600, ext. 4349.
Saturday, Feb. 18:
Free tax assistance with NRCA
At the Christiansburg Library; 1 to 4 p.m. Participants can get free tax prep assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and NRCA. Income limits may apply. Walk-In Only. For more information visit https://newrivercommunityaction.org/vita or call 540-320-3217.
Sunday, Feb. 19:
Chess Club
At the Blacksburg Library; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. US Federation member Rishi will teach chess with all the moves. Ages 8+ and all skill levels are welcome. Supplies will be provided.
Tuesday, February 21:
Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine
The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine will perform at Radford University’s Bondurant Auditorium in Preston Hall at 7:30 p.m. This unique opportunity brings audiences a chance to hear these remarkable Ukrainian musicians lead by Theodore Kuchar, one of the world’s most recorded and decorated conductors. Tickets are available online, at the Hurlburt Hall Information Desk, or by calling 540-831-5420.
Thursday, March 2:
Crab Creek Watershed Project kick-off meeting
At this Crab Creek Watershed Project Kick-Off Meeting, participants will learn how to get involved and receive funding to install watershed-friendly landscaping on their property. At the Loft at Great Road on Main (100 W Main St. Christiansburg); 6 to 7 p.m.
Ongoing:
Free GED Classes
New River Community College is offering free GED classes at the Meadowbrook Library every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. through Thursday, May 11. For more information or to sign up, call the Meadowbrook Library at 540-268-1964.
Cap and Gown Drive
Support the 2023 BHS Senior Class by donating extra caps and gowns for use during graduation. The Town of Blacksburg Sustainability Office is partnering with Blacksburg High School and Sustainable Blacksburg to encourage re-use of previous years’ graduate gear for the 2023 senior class. Typically, graduation caps and gowns are used only once. With an average graduating class of 320, that’s a lot of waste.
The 2023 senior class is looking to the Blacksburg community to donate graduation gear that can be re-used for 2023 and beyond. Gowns (blue only – from 2018 and later), caps, stoles, and cords are accepted.
Donations can be made between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the main entrance of Blacksburg High School. In an effort to keep project costs affordable, materials should be dry-cleaned before donation, though it is not required. For more information, contact the Town of Blacksburg Sustainability Office at 540-443-1617 or sustainability@blacksburg.gov.
