Upcoming events:
Wednesday, June 12:
Blacksburg Farmers Market
At Market Square Park, 100 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg; 2 – 6 p.m. The Blacksburg Farmers Market is a local, family-friendly gathering place in downtown Blacksburg featuring farmers of locally grown produce and meats, alongside artisans of baked goods and handmade crafts. For more information, visit http://blacksburgfarmersmarket.com.
Thursday, June 13:
Virtual Author Talk with Frieda McFadden
On-line event hosted by the Radford Public Library; 8 p.m. Get your popcorn and take a seat as we chat with the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological thrillers and her mega-bestselling hit The Housemaid series, in particular her forthcoming (June 11, 2024) third installment, The Housemaid Is Watching. Register at: https://libraryc.org/radfordlibrary.
Friday, June 14:
Blacksburg Friday night outdoor concert
Featuring: The Domino Band (R&B). The summer of 2024 lineup of outdoor concerts offers six bands throughout June and July. Live music will take place Friday evenings on Henderson Lawn at the corner of Main Street and College Avenue, from 6 -7:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled.
Saturday, June 15:
Summer Solstice Festival
Downtown Blacksburg; 1- 11 p.m. Live music/ entertainment, food trucks, beer/wine/cocktails, children’s activities, family fun zone, yoga, arts/ craft vendors and more. Go to downtownblacksburg.com for more information.
Radford Summer Concert Series
The Drifters (soul/ doowop) will perform. Held on the grounds of Glencoe Mansion, at 600 Unruh Dr. in Radford, the gates open at 6 p.m. with music starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 a person and children 12 and under are free. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase through the Radford Chamber of Commerce. Food trucks will also be available to grab some dinner. Bring a chair and get ready for a party.
Pilot Community yard sale
At the Pilot Community Center, 4449 Brush Creek Rd., Pilot, Va.; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Event is free and open to the public. Renting a space is $10. Bring your own tables and canopy. To reserve your space: 540-257-3336 or ali5jn@aol.com.
Blacksburg Farmers Market
At Market Square Park, 100 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg; 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Blacksburg Farmers Market is a local, family-friendly gathering place in downtown Blacksburg featuring farmers of locally grown produce and meats, alongside artisans of baked goods and handmade crafts. For more information, visit http://blacksburgfarmersmarket.com.
Radford Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday through October; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the grounds of Glencoe Mansion, 600 Unruh Dr. Visit weekly for an ever-changing supply of homemade goodies, crafts, plants, meats, produce, and more.
The Tempest: A Kid-Friendly Shakespeare Show
At the Radford Public Library; 11 a.m. A fast and fun romp through the love, magic, and forgiveness of Shakespeare’s adventure on the mystical Isle of Sycorax. One performer, a trunk full of surprises, and a lot of audience interaction make this an experience you don’t want to miss. It’s Shakespeare like you’ve never seen it before!
Sunday, June 16:
Vintage Market
At Market Square Park, 100 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The market is made up of a carefully chosen group of vendors selling a wide selection of quality vintage items, upcycled crafts, and occasional antiques. For more information, visit blacksburgfarmersmarket.com/vintage-market/.
Monday, June 24:
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting
Public meetings are normally held 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, June 25:
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.
Thursday, June 27:
Radford Photo Club meeting
Joe Pack of Fairlawn will present a program at the Radford Photo Club meeting about famous photographer Carol Highsmith, then will present his own work taken in the Highsmith style. The meeting will be at the Radford Public Library at 6 p.m. The photo challenge for June is People. The Radford Photo Club is made up of professional and amateur photographers from throughout the New River Valley. Meetings, events, and outings are open to the public. If you have questions about the club, email Lucy Gilmore at lucyg.gilmore@gmail.com or Joyce Crowder at joycecrowder2@icloud.com.
On-going:
Participants sought for Blacksburg Fourth of July Parade
Participants are needed for Blacksburg’s Fourth of July parade, organized by the Mount Tabor Ruritan Club. The “A Child’s Fourth of July” parade starts at 2 p.m. on Eheart Street, runs through downtown on Main Street, and ends on Alumni Mall. Entries can be floats, bicycles, wagons, marchers, walkers, antique/classic cars, Jeeps, trucks, fire engines, scouts, bands, sports teams, etc. Information is available on the Mount Tabor Ruritan Club’s Facebook page, by texting 540-449-6178, or at the Blacksburg Parks and Recreation office. The Town of Blacksburg will have music and fireworks at the Municipal Park, near the Rec. Center: Live music 6-9:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (even if raining).
Applications open for healthcare workshop for people with disabilities
Individuals with disabilities who live in Radford City and Floyd County can now apply for a program presented by the New River Valley Disability Resource Center. “Improving Health Literacy Through Technology” is a six-week program designed to empower people with disabilities to gain better access to healthcare. Participants will receive a free iPad after completing six weekly, one-hour workshops exploring how to use technology to take better control of their health and social support needs. Workshops will run Aug. 1 through Sept. 5. Applications available at www.nrvdc.org or by calling 540-266-1435 or email at outreach@nrvdc.org. Applications are also available at the Radford and Floyd libraries. The application deadline is Fri., July 12.
