Wednesday, Feb. 15:
NRCC offering free health screenings
New River Community College practical nursing students will host a Love Your Health
event where anyone can stop by several free health stations run by NRCC 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.
Street Photography program
Part two of the Radford Photo Club’s programs on Street Photography will continue at 6 p.m. at the Radford Public Library.
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 open to the public.
Community quilting bee
At the Blacksburg Library; 10 a.m. to noon. Participants can bring their supplies and join some quilting and sewing and some lively conversation.
Friday, Feb. 17:
NRCC offering free health screenings
New River Community College practical nursing students will host a Love Your Health
Event. Free health stations run by the 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.
Blacksburg AARP to present February program
The Blacksburg chapter of AARP will present its February chapter program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the community room of the Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Dr.; Blacksburg. The guest speaker will be Dr. David Ayares, President and Chief Scientific Officer for Revivicor, Inc. His topic will be “Xenotransplantation: The Solution for Overcoming the Organ Shortage Crisis.” Non-members are welcome. Donuts, coffee, and hot tea will be available. Guests can also bring a bag lunch if they would like.
Homeschool Speaker: Journalism
At the Radford Public Library; 11 a.m. to noon. WFXR Evening Anchor and Reporter Kathlynn Stone will talk about her career in broadcast journalism. Stone specializes in highlighting unsolved crimes and missing persons cases to try and help families. She usually does the news at 6:30 and 10 p.m. on WFXR, but this is a chance to see her live at the Radford Public Library.
Saturday, Feb. 18:
Free tax assistance with NRCA
At the Christiansburg Library; 1 to 4 p.m. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and NRCA offer free income tax preparation assistance. Income limits may apply. Walk-In Only. For more information, visit https://newrivercommunityaction.org/vita or call 540-320-3217.
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 get some quality board-gaming time in at the library. The staff has a collection of games at the library, but players are welcome to bring a board game from home.
The Great Backyard Bird Count Library Scavenger Hunt
At the Radford Public Library; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Participants will count birds in a library scavenger hunt in the children’s section of the library. Children will thus practice their counting skills. The scavenger hunt will be available all day; any child who finishes the hunt will receive a small prize.
Sunday, Feb. 19:
Chess club
At the Blacksburg Library; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. US Federation member Rishi gives participants a chance to learn chess. Ages 8+ with all skill levels welcome. Supplies will be provided.
Tuesday, Feb. 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 led by Theodore Kuchar, one of the world’s most recorded and decorated conductors. Tickets are available online and at the Hurlburt Hall Information Desk or by calling 540-831-5420.
Wednesday, Feb. 22:
Movie and a meal: “Respect”
At the Radford Public Library; 5:30 p.m. See the movie about the Queen of Soul in honor of Black History Month. “Respect” stars Jennifer Hudson and Forest Whitaker in the telling of the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career. Rated PG-13; 145 minutes. Pizza provided.
Monday, Feb. 27:
Radford City Council meeting
The Radford City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. in council
chambers at the Radford Municipal Building, 10 Robertson St., Radford. See the agenda at
www.radfordva.gov.
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will meet at 6 p.m. in closed session, if needed, in the Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke St. in Christiansburg.Open sessions begin at 7:15 p.m. Citizens are invited to attend and will be allowed to speak at each meeting to voice their concerns. All regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors are rebroadcast on Montgomery County Comcast and Shentel Channels 190 daily.
Tuesday, Feb. 28:
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 bring any matters they desire before the entire council.
Wednesday, March 1:
Blacksburg business license renewal forms due
Town of Blacksburg business license renewal forms for 2023 are due by Wednesday March 1, 2023. Businesses are assessed an annual license tax based on the prior year’s annual gross receipts. Taxes and fees must be filed and paid by March 1, 2023, to avoid late filing and late payment penalties of 10% plus 10% interest.
Renewal forms were mailed in early January. If you have not received the form, email
businesslicensegroup@blacksburg.gov or call 540.961.1108.
Thursday, Mar. 2:
Crab Creek Watershed Project kick-off meeting
A Crab Creek Watershed Project Kick-Off Meeting will provide information for participants about receiving funding for the installation of watershed-friendly landscaping on their property. At the Loft at Great Road on Main (100 W Main St. Christiansburg); 6 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 9:
River City Quilt Guild
The River City Quilt Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. in 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.
Women’s leadership conference
At the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center. The deadline to register is March 2. Register at https://montgomerychamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/9932
Ongoing:
Cap and Gown drive
Support the 2023 Blacksburg High School 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. 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-Friday at the Main Entrance of Blacksburg High School. In an effort to keep project costs affordable, dry cleaning the materials before they are donated will be appreciated, though it is not required. For more information, contact the Town of Blacksburg Sustainability Office at 540-443-1617 or sustainability@blacksburg.gov.
Blacksburg 2023 Citizens Institute
The Town of Blacksburg is sponsoring a 2023 Citizens Institute to give residents a chance to meet town staff and to learn about the functions of the town’s government. Classes will be held on Monday evenings beginning April 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and must be residents of the Town of Blacksburg. To register, call the Community Relations Office at 540-443-1090 or email cro@blacksburg.gov.
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.
