UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, Jan. 25:
Sustainable Blacksburg Lunch and Learn: Listening Session
At the Blacksburg Library, noon to 1 p.m. This is an annual listening session at which participants tell what they want to learn about in the year ahead. Everyone is welcome, and an opportunity to participate virtually will be provided.
Saturday, Jan. 28:
2023 Winter Summit Dialogue on Race
At Christiansburg Middle School, 1205 Buffalo Dr., Christiansburg; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Coffee with Cops at 9 a.m. will begin the day with the main program beginning at 10 a.m. The theme for the summit is “Reflecting on our past. Facing the future.” The day’s program will consist of “10 Years of Accomplishments,” the issuing of group progress reports, a high school student panel, and an adult community panel. Register through Constant Contact.
Family movie matinee: Turning red
At the Radford Public Library at 11 a.m. Disney and Pixar present the story of a young girl with a funny and inconvenient problem: She turns into a giant red panda every time she gets too excited. The movie is rated PG with a run time of 100 minutes.
Quilting marathon
At the Meadowbrook Library from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Meadowbrook Quilters are hosting a quilting marathon, and the public is invited to watch these skilled individuals quilting. The group will be working on individual projects. This program is open to all ages.
Monday, Jan. 30:
Crafting Like It’s 2023: Painted terracotta pots
At the Radford Public Library at 1 p.m. Participants can bring their own projects or work on something new. Paint a small terracotta pot and fill it with the offering of choice. Pots and paint will be provided while supplies last.
Tuesday, Jan. 31:
English Conversation for Adults
At the Blacksburg Library from 7 to 9 p.m. The class will be led by Carole and Bob Dellinger. Call the library at 540-552-8246 for more information. No childcare will be provided.
Thursday, Feb. 2:
American Legion meeting
American Legion Harvey-Howe-Carper Post 30 will meet at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post Home at 102 Watts St. in Radford. If Radford City Public Schools are closed on Thursday or Friday of this week due to weather, the meeting will be canceled. For further information, call 540-250-2283 or 540-239-9864.
Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 4:
Radford Public Library book Sale
The Radford Public Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. As always, a large selection of free books will be available.
Saturday, Feb. 4:
Friends of the Library book sale
At the Meadowbrook Library from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On sale will be books, DVDs and CDs. Shoppers can fill a paper grocery bag that will be provided for $5. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library.
Tuesday, Feb. 7:
Montgomery County School Board meeting
At the Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke St, Christiansburg; 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 9:
River City Quilt Guild
The River City Quilt Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Grove United Methodist Church, 1020 Tyler Ave., Radford. The guild welcomes all skill levels of quilters. For more information, call Anna Handy, 540 320 7791.
Ongoing
Free GED Classes
New River Community College is offering free GED classes at the Meadowbrook Library every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. The classes will end on Thursday, May 11. For more information or to sign up, call the Meadowbrook Library at 540-268-1964.
Monday, Feb. 13:
Radford City Council meeting
The Radford City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. the in council
chambers at the Radford Municipal Building, 10 Robertson St., Radford.
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will meet at the Montgomery County
Government Center, 755 Roanoke St. in Christiansburg beginning at 7:15 p.m. Citizens are invited to attend and will be allowed to speak at the meeting. All regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors are rebroadcast on Montgomery County Comcast and Shentel Channels 190 daily.
Tuesday, Feb. 14:
Blacksburg Town Council meeting
The Blacksburg Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St. The meeting is open to the public and is televised live on WTOB Channel 2.
Christiansburg Town Council meeting
The Christiansburg Town Council will meet beginning at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall (100 E. Main Street). The public is welcome and is encouraged to attend with a citizen hearing time reserved at each meeting for residents to bring any matters they desire before the entire council.
Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting
The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery Camp 1784, will meet at 7 p.m. at Aly’s Family Italian Restaurant, 3204 Riner Rd. Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) are invited to attend. Mr. John Winebarger, SCV Virginia 6th Brigade Commander, will speak on “Confederate Surgeons.” If Montgomery County Public Schools are closed on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week due to weather, the meeting will be canceled. For further information, call 540-320-4315 or 540-239-9864.
Radford City School Board meeting
The Radford City School Board will meet at 6 p.m. at the RCPS Administration Building, 1612 Wadsworth St., Radford.