Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, Mar. 27:
Hahn Horticulture Garden talk
What is a policy anyway and how do they shape the invasive species landscape? with Todd Schenk & David Haak. The talk is at the Hahn Horticulture Garden, 200 Garden Lane, Blacksburg, at noon. You do not need to register for these talks, just show up and attend. Parking passes for these educational events will be provided by the HHG thanks to supplementary funding provided by the School of Plant and Environmental Design.
Friday, Mar. 29:
Egg-Streme Easter Egg Party
Easter egg hunts aren’t just for kids anymore. Do you have the skills that it takes to find Easter eggs in the dark? If so, you could win big prizes totaling over $2,000! The prizes will range from coupons to local restaurants to big screen TVs. The egg hunt will begin at 8 p.m., but we hope you will join us starting at 7 p.m. to enjoy music and games. Participants must have a flashlight to play. Please wear athletic clothing and shoes. Entry is free to this event with the donation of a non-perishable canned food item. This event is for ages 18 and up. Check the Facebook Event for updates on the event including vendors and the list of prizes: https://fb.me/e/9HvPMJvD9.
Saturday, Mar. 30:
Radford Easter egg hunt
At Bisset Park; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bounce houses, petting zoo, food trucks, tons of sweets, face-painting and Easter bunny. Ages 3-5: noon; Ages 6-9: 12:15; Ages 10-12: 12:30; Ages under 3: 12:45. Please bring a basket.
Christiansburg Easter egg hunt
Christiansburg Parks & Recreation and the Kiwanis Club of Christiansburg will host the Great Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park for children ages 12 and under. Children bring their own baskets and search for surprises the Easter Bunny has left behind. The hunts are divided into four different age groups and children will only be allowed to hunt in their age group. Please arrive early to claim your spot for your hunt area. Egg Hunt Times: 10 a.m. ages 3-5; 10:15 a.m. ages 6-8; 10:30 a.m. ages 9-12; and 10:45 a.m. ages under 3. Be sure to also take a moment to pose for a photo with the Easter Bunny.
Blacksburg Easter egg hunt
At Municipal Park, Turner Street. Ages three and under; 10 a.m. Ages four- 12; 10:30 a.m.
Pilot Easter egg hunt
Come join Pilot Community Center for its first annual Easter Egg Hunt; 2 – 3 p.m. Kids 10 years old and under are invited to search for candy and prize-filled eggs. There will be refreshments for parents and kids of all ages. So come and join in the fun. This event will be held weather permitting. If there is rain or snow, the event will be cancelled and cannot be rescheduled. For more information: Call Brenda Eanes at 540-382-0857.
Red Cross blood drive
At St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 103 E. Main St., Christiansburg; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Appointments: https://www.redcrossblood.org.
Blacksburg leaf compost giveaway
Loose and bagged leaves collected by the town are composted into leaf mulch, which can be used as a soil additive for composting. This is an important service as composted leaf mulch keeps leaves out of the landfill. Leaves can take up valuable landfill space and produce harmful greenhouse gases. This year, leaf mulch compost will be available for pickup at Glade Road Growing 8 a.m.-12 p.m. To arrange pickup, residents must register at http://www.tobweb.org/mulch/.
Thursday, April 4:
American Legion meeting
The American Legion, Harvey Howe Carper Post 30 will meet at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post Home on 102 Watts St. in Radford. For further information, please call 540-250-2283 or 540-239-9864.
Monday, April 8:
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, April 9:
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 St.). 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.
Radford City School Board meeting
The Radford City School Board will convene for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the School Administration Building. The agenda for the meeting can be viewed at www.rcps.org.
On-going:
Radford Noon Rotary Club’s Field of Honor
The Field of Honor will be installed on the grounds of Glencoe Mansion, Museum and Gallery prior to Memorial Day and will be displayed until the Fourth of July. The Radford Noon Rotary Club is looking for people to sponsor flags. Individual flags are $50. Corporate Sponsorship is: Bronze – $250; Silver – $500; Gold – $1000; and Platinum – $2500. Money raised through the project will benefit scholarships to Radford High School students attending Radford University, and other Rotary initiatives. All flags are made in the USA. For further questions, and to register, contact rotary.club.of.radford.noon@gmail.com.
NRV Virginia Passenger Rail Survey
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority is conducting a survey seeking input on planning, designing, and constructing rail infrastructure improvements to extend passenger rail service to the New River Valley. To participate in the survey, please visit https://form.jotform.com/240044027996054. For more information on the New River Valley passenger rail expansion, please visit the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s website at https://vapassengerrailauthority.org/nrvproject/.
