Montgomery Museum Heritage Days Saturdays
The Montgomery Museum & Lewis Miller Regional Art Center will celebrate local history with historical re-enactments, craft, dance, music, genealogists, Leggos, possibly llamas and pie from 10-3 Saturday, Aug. 25 on the museum lawn at 200 S. Pepper St., Christiansburg). The pie contest is much anticipated. Open to children too, just bring a pie to the judges before 1 p.m.
For more information, contact Sue Farrar (Executive Director) at director@montgomerymuseum.org or call her at 540.382.5644.
Coffee with the Christiansburg Mayor Aug. 25
The Mockingbird Café’s historic Blue Room upstairs
Join Christiansburg mayor Mike Barber for coffee and conversation on Sat Aug. 25, 8 am first thing in the morning The Mockingbird Café (4 W. Main Street, Christiansburg). This is the first in what will be a series of monthly ‘Coffee with the Mayor” events that will be held at small and landmark businesses throughout Christiansburg. Guests this week will be Town Manager Randy Wingfield introducing new Assistant Town Manager Andy Warren.
Free western square dance lesson with the New River Squares
Monday, Aug. 27
Come enjoy an Open House and free Western square dance lesson offered by the New River Squares at 7 p.m. on Aug. 27 at Memorial Baptist Church (995 Peppers Ferry Rd. Pulaski, 24301). Try this great fun exercise for free at the Square Dance Open House, then sign up for the series of Monday evening classes (6:30- 7:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 10 at the church). There is a small fee for the classes. If you have questions or wish more information please contact Sharon Eifried at seifried@towson.edu or 540-353-7337.
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Support Group
Every Saturday
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Support Group for the New River Valley will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 11, in the New River Room (on the main level) of the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. This support group is designed to help IBD patients and their caregivers as an outlet for discussion, education and support. Contact Lisa Chrisman at 540-505-8337.
Potter in the Park Run/Walk, costumes and quidditch
Sept. 1
Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley is hosting its Potter in the Park event on Sept. 1, the first day of Hogwarts. The run or walk Triwizard Tri-Mile Trail Race begins at 9 ¾ o’clock (9:45 a.m.) at Nellie’s Cave Park in Blacksburg.
The event will feature a costume contest, quidditch demonstrations, “house” prizes, and other fun for muggles and wizards alike. Register by today, Aug. 15, and receive a free T-shirt.
Visit www.lvnrv.org or call (540) 382-7262, or send “an owl” to info@lvnrv.org
Southside Garden Club
“Read me a Book”
Sept. 13 at the Blacksburg Public Library at 1:30-3:30 p.m. on
The Southside Garden Club’s juried flower show entitled “Read me a Book,”
interprets some of your favorite books in flowers. Master designers, who have garnered awards at the national level, will be expressing their interpretations of the beauty of flowers and the magic of storytelling. Nationally accredited judges will be presenting awards for both designs and horticulture.
Double SNAP/EBT at the Christiansburg Farmers’ Market
Every Thursday evening til Oct.
Hickock Street on Thursday evenings from 3-7 p.m.
The Town of Christiansburg and Community Housing Partners have partnered to fund the SNAP-matching program. Farmers and families both benefit when you use SNAP. Spend $20 to buy tokens at the Farmers’ Market Manager’s booth and choose $40 of fresh farmers’ market goods including vegetable seedlings to grow your own garden.
