Upcoming Events:
Thursday, Jan. 4:
Game On
At the Christiansburg Library; 1 – 3 p.m. Gamers of all ages are welcome to play a variety of video games. Participants are encouraged to bring their portable device, but it is not required. In addition, we have a variety of board and card games. Connect with other gamers. Refreshments provided.
Friendship Bracelet Palooza
At the Blacksburg Library; 3 – 4:30 p.m. Big beads, small beads, colored string and mini rubber bands. Just bring your imagination! An all ages event. All supplies provided.
Friday, Jan. 5:
Paint and Sip
At the Blacksburg Library; 2 -3:30 p.m. Enjoy the afternoon with a hot beverage and a creative project! You will be provided all materials to paint a canvas and drink hot chocolate while working. No instructions are necessary as this is a time to relax and create whatever comes to mind. Paint a gift for someone else or yourself. Open to all ages. No registration required, but supplies are limited.
Saturday, Jan. 6:
Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament
At the Meadowbrook Library; 1 – 3 p.m. Looking for a fun way to kick off the new year? Join us for a jigsaw puzzle tournament to celebrate National Puzzle Month in January. Compete on teams to see who can finish their 500 piece puzzle in the least amount of time! Prizes will be awarded! For ages 10 and up. Registration is required.
Monday, Jan. 8:
Soup in Your Instant Pot
At the Meadowbrook Library; 5 – 7 p.m. Join us as we make soup in an Instant Pot! Angie Helm with Virginia Cooperative Extension will be providing samples and sharing some great prep tips to save time using your Instant Pot to prepare delicious and healthy soups during winter. Registration is required.
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
Public meetings are the second and fourth Monday of each month 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 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. 9:
Fall Prevention and Balance in the Home
Join Blacksburg Parks and Recreation at 2 p.m. for a presentation on Fall Prevention & Balance in the Home, by Cindy Henderson with CORA Physical Therapy. In addition to the presentation, this program offers participants free injury screenings, live demos, giveaways, and a Q&A session. This program will be held at the Blacksburg Community Center and is free to attend. Registration is required. To register, call 540.443.1142 or email jherbert@blacksburg.gov.
School Board meeting
The Radford City School Board will convene for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the School Administration Building, 1612 Wadsworth St. The agenda for the meeting can be viewed at www.rcps.org.
Blacksburg Town Council meeting
The council meets in regular session the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month 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 televised live on WTOB Channel 2.
Christiansburg Town Council meeting
Regular Town Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall (100 E. Main Street). The public is welcome and encouraged to attend, with a citizen hearing time reserved at each meeting for residents to bring any matter they desire before the entire council.
Saturday, Jan. 13:
Mount Tabor Ruritan Biscuit Breakfast
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will be serving up hot biscuits topped with delicious sausage gravy, or with the latest batch of our “world-famous” apple butter. We will also have scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Breakfast will be served in the Fellowship Hall of Slusser’s Chapel, 1543 Mount Tabor Rd, Blacksburg; 8 – 10 a.m. This is below the Sanctuary, on the lower church parking lot level. This is a fundraiser for our club to help us as we serve our community, and donations will be accepted for the breakfast. More information at https://fb.com/MtTaborRuritan
On-going:
Now through Jan. 15:
Blacksburg Transit reduced service
Blacksburg Transit will operate on reduced service for the holiday season beginning Dec. 14. Reduced service will remain in effect until Jan. 15. There will be no bus service on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For more information, please contact 540-443-1500.
