Wednesday, June 30:
Teen Book Club
At the Montgomery Floyd Regional Library Online at 4 p.m. Each month the club will be discussing a new book. To be read and discussed this month is Children of Blood and Bone by Toni Adeyemi. Any teen interested in joining the discussion can email mroach@mfrl.org for more information.
Blacksburg Police Hiring Workshop
The Blacksburg Police Department is hosting a hiring workshop from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Blacksburg Community Center, 615 Patrick Henry Drive. For more information, contact Sgt. K.V. Craver at 540-443-1438.
Thursday, July 1:
American Legion meeting
American Legion Harvey-Howe-Carper Post 30 will meet at 7 p.m. at The VFW Post 776 building on 102 Watts St. in Radford. For further information, call 250-2283 or 239-9864.
Saturday, July 3:
Teen DnD
At the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library online at 4 p.m. DnD is now virtual on Discord. The library staff suggests downloading Discord for ease of access, but this is not required. Email shodges@mfrl.org for the discord server link.
Teen Game Night
At the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library online at 5:30 p.m. Join other teens for a live, interactive game night online. The group will play jackbox party night games on family friendly settings. Email shodges@mfrl.org for more information.
Christiansburg July 4th Celebration
The Town of Christiansburg Fourth of July celebration will be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on West Main Street.
There will be live music performances by Gate 10, Flannel Jukebox, and Don and the Deltones Plus. Food and vendors will be along Main Street, and a special Kids Zone will be available.
This is a free event. A 9:15 p.m., festival goers can move over to the Uptown Christiansburg or Walmart parking lots to watch the fireworks.
Sunday, July 4:
City of Radford “Spirit of America” July 4th Celebration
The City of Radford presents a full day of live music, free kids activities, inflatables and attractions, food and craft vendors, and fireworks to close the event. Music will be headlined by Country Music Association (CMA) Hall of Fame member and member of the Statler Brothers,
Jimmy Fortune. Opening for Jimmy Fortune will be country music singer Wade Hayes. The schedule of events is as follows: 1-6 p.m. – Rides and Games; 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Faithful Praise (gospel); 2:45-3:45 p.m. – Glen Shelton; 4-5 p.m. The Castaways (Beach Music); 5-5:45 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies with Mayor David Horton and the National Anthem to be sung by Glen Shelton, followed by patriotic readings from Dr. Dick Harshberger; 6-7 p.m. – Wade Hayes (country); 7:15-8:45 p.m. – Jimmy Fortune (country); and 9:30 p.m. – fireworks sponsored by Third Security.
Blacksburg Fireworks Show
The Town of Blacksburg’s 2021 fireworks show will take place Sunday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m. rain or shine at the old Blacksburg High School property on Patrick Henry Drive.
Talking about Books
At the Christiansburg Library from 11 a.m. until noon. To be discussed in person and virtually is “Deacon King Kong” by James McBride.
Talking About Books
At the Meadowbrook Public Library at 6 p.m. To be discussed is “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett. Call to reserve a copy.
Monday, July 5:
Radford City offices closed
The City of Radford offices will be closed for the July 4th holiday. Solid waste collection normally on Monday will be collected on Tuesday, July 6. The Drop Center and the Radford Public Library will also be closed on July 5.
Blacksburg City offices closed
All Town of Blacksburg administrative offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of the July 4th Holiday. Blacksburg Community and Aquatic Centers are closed Sunday, July 4, and will open regular hours Monday, July 5. There is no refuse/recycling service in the SE Quadrant on Monday, July 5. Make-up service is Wednesday, July 7.
Tuesday, July 6 – Friday, July 9:
Archery Clinic
Christiansburg Parks and Recreation is having an archery clinic July 6-9 for ages 7-13 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Triangle Archery Club. Sign up by calling 540-382-2349 or by visiting
www.christiansburg.org/register. The registration deadline is July 2, and the registration fee is $30.
Wednesday, July 7:
Virtual Event: Shadow Puppetry
Matt Sandbank is a nationally touring shadow puppeteer based in Austin, Texas. Via Zoom seminars, he will present a collection of wordless shadow shorts that will surprise and delight audiences with visual storytelling. Come and see the show via Zoom Webinars. Webinar ID: 819 0720 7445 Passcode: 563317.
Thursday, July 8
Talking About Books
At the Meadowbrook Public Library at 11 a.m. To be discussed is “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmer. Call to reserve a copy.
Thursday, July 8; Thursday July 15
DnD One shot
At 1 p.m.at the Montgomery Floyd Regional Library online. Create a level-one character and join in a special teen DnD mini-campaign game. Email shodges@mfrl.org for the discord server link.
Friday, July 9:
Blood Drive
The bloodmobile will be at Professional Rehab Associates, 1200 Tyler Ave., Radford, from 1 to 6 p.m. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment.
Saturday, July 10:
New River Valley Garden Tour
The cost is $15 with the tour from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. rain or shine. Advance tickets, maps, and brochures are now available at each branch of the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library
Mt. Tabor Ruritan Fish Fry
The Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its July fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543 Mount Tabor Rd, Blacksburg. To be offered are single servings of fish, fries, and slaw, homemade desserts, and beverages. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Children under three eat free. Carry-outs will also be $8. DJ Gene Broadus will be spinning some music, and the fish fry will be held rain or shine. Call or text 540-449-6178 for further information.
Monday, July 12:
Break-in Bags
Beginning at 10 a.m. at the Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Jessie Peterman Memorial and Meadowbrook Public Library branches. Solve three puzzles to find the numeric code that will open the lock and free your loot. Recommended for ages 10 years and up. Supplies are limited.
STEM Club
At the Christiansburg Library at 1 p.m. Watch the library’s virtual STEM club. Pick up the activity materials from July 5 through July 10. Email shodges@mfrl.org with any questions.
Monday, July 12 – Wednesday, July 14:
Basketball Clinic
Christiansburg’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a basketball clinic from July 12-14 for ages 5-14 at the Christiansburg Recreation Center. The registration fee is $30. Register by July 9 at 540-382-2349 or www.christiansburg.org/register.
Tuesday, July 13:
MCPS public hearing on health, safety plan
Montgomery County Public Schools will hold a public hearing on the 2021-2022 Health and Safety Plan on July 13. Online comments will also be accepted. More information is available at https://buff.ly/3zC1Jl2
Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting:
The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery Camp 1784, will meet at 7 p.m. at Aly’s Italian Family Restaurant on 3204 Riner Road. Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) are invited to attend. The evening will include a discussion on the 50th Virginia Infantry Regiment. For further information, call 320-4315 or 239-9864.
Wednesday, July 14:
Radford Library Brown Bag Book Club
The Brown Bag Book Club is getting together again. Read “Follow the River” by James Alexander Thom and join the club to discuss this book on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at noon. No formal commitment is needed. Just drop in if the book appeals to you.
Monday, July 19 – Thursday, July 22:
CHS Volleyball Camp
From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Christiansburg Recreation Center. For ages 9-12. Register by calling 540-382-2349 or visit www.christiansburg.org/register. The registration deadline is Friday, July 16. The registration fee is $30.
Ongoing:
Through June 30:
“Seeing Sound” Art by Lyndsay LaLonde
At the Blacksburg Library. This art display by local artist Lyndsay LaLonde highlights her unique experience with music and sound. “Synesthesia” or “seeing sound” refers to a way that some people interpret music as colors and shapes. Explore her visual playlist through the end of the month at the Blacksburg Library.
Through July 17:
MFRL Summer Reading Program
Montgomery Floyd Regional Library will again present its summer reading program for kids and teens. Participants my sign up in person or online. They may choose how long they want to ready every day, log the days they read, and win a free book when they read for 10 days and a raffle entry ticket for prizes when they read for 15 days. Adults may register online and log your reading to be automatically entered in weekly prize drawings.
Through July 31:
Radford Public Library’s Summer Reading Program
Through Saturday, July 31, the Radford Public Library is running its annual summer reading program for kids, teens, and adults. The program promotes reading daily to earn prizes and to earn entries to win raffle baskets. The reading program is a fun way to promote literacy, encourage reading as a healthy habit, and help readers experience reading as fun and adventurous.
Through Aug. 29:
Glencoe Mansion, Museum and Gallery exhibit “Mountain Rail Trails”
Glencoe Mansion, Museum and Gallery is displaying its newest art gallery exhibit, “Mountain Rail Trails,” featuring photography by Dale R. Carlson of Bluemoonistic Images.
The exhibit will be on display through August 29 and dovetails nicely with the train observatory platform and exhibit found at the edge of the grounds of Glencoe. Everyone is welcome to visit the museum with no admission charge. Glencoe is located at 600 Unruh Dr. in Radford.
Through September:
Blacksburg’s Market Square Jam 2021
Blacksburg’s Market Square Jam 2021 will continue each Wednesday from 7 – 9 p.m. through September at Market Square Park. This season marks the jam’s 10th anniversary.
Through October:
Radford Farmers Market
The Radford Farmers Market will be held each Saturday through October 30 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the New River Valley Community Service parking lot (the old Wade’s parking lot) on West Main Street.
Christiansburg Farmers Market
Every Thursday through October the Christiansburg Farmers Market will be held at the Christiansburg Recreation Center parking lot from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.
