UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, Feb. 1:
World read aloud day
It’s World Read Aloud Day, the perfect day to stop by the library in the morning for their regular children’s storytimes at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. and read aloud to the children. For those who can’t make the read-aloud session, the library has special coloring page bookmarks for everyone who comes to the library on Feb. 1.
Thursday, Feb. 2:
American Legion meeting
American Legion Harvey-Howe-Carper Post 30 will meet at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post Home, 102 Watts St. in Radford. If Radford City Public Schools are closed on Thursday or Friday of this week due to weather, the meeting is canceled. For further information, call 540-250-2283 or 540-239-9864.
Friday, Feb. 3:
Game on
At the Christiansburg Library; 3 to 5 p.m. Gamers of all ages are welcome to play a variety of Nintendo games. Participants are encouraged to bring their portable device, but it is not required. Snacks will be provided.
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 is available.
Saturday, Feb. 4:
Friends of the Library book sale
At the Meadowbrook Library from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stock up on books, DVDs and CDs by filling a grocery bag (provided) for the one price of $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.
Friends of Southwest Virginia Showcase networking event
This is a chance to learn about the latest arts, music, and creative economy happenings in Southwest Virginia. At the Montgomery Museum of Art & History; 5:30 to 7:30 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 quilters welcome all skill levels. For more information, call Anna Handy, 540 320 7791.
Through Thursday, May 11
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.
Tasty Thursdays: The wonderful world of chocolate
At the Christiansburg Library; 3 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn fun facts about chocolate and will sample different flavors of this tasty treat.
Anime Club for teens
At the Christiansburg Library from 6 to 7 p.m. Snacks, crafts, taste-tests, and anime will all be a part of hanging out and discussing favorite series or shows.
Valentine Boxes
At the Blacksburg Library; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will decoupage a small keepsake box with their favorite pictures, magazine clippings, song lyrics, poems, and/or quotes for a special Valentine. Materials will be provided. Bringing photos for a more personal touch is encouraged.
Downtown Christiansburg vision night
Kick off the new year with Downtown Christiansburg and a night of visioning, networking, conversation, and a chance to get involved with local change-makers. The night will include free appetizers. At Iron Tree Brewing Company; 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 10:
Tech bytes: Online job searching
At the Blacksburg Library; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This session will cover online classified sites, job search sites, company sites, and staying safe from scams. Registration is required. Register at https://mfrl.libcal.com/event/9981782.
Saturday, Feb. 11:
Free tax assistance with NRCA
At the Christiansburg Library; 1 to 4 p.m. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and NRCA will provide free tax assistance. Income limits may apply. For more information visit https://newrivercommunityaction.org/vita.
Monday, Feb. 13:
Radford City Council meeting
The Radford City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. in the 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 in the Montgomery County
Government Center, 755 Roanoke St. in Christiansburg. Closed sessions begin at 6 p.m. if
needed. Open sessions will begin at 7:15 p.m. Citizens are invited to attend and will be allowed to voice their opinions at each 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. These meetings are open to the public and are televised live on WTOB Channel 2.
Christiansburg Town Council meeting
The Christiansburg Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers of Town Hall (100 E. Main Street). The public is welcome and is encouraged to attend with citizen hearing time reserved at each meeting for residents to bring forward 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. 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 is 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.
Wednesday, Feb. 15:
NRCC offering free health screenings
New River Community College practical nursing students will host a Love Your Health
event where anyone can stop by several free health stations run by NRCC practical nursing students for health information, educational games for kids, vitals checks, and COVID-19 vaccine administration. At the Uptown Christiansburg Mall, near NRCC’s location; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Misty Rice, associate professor of nursing, at mrice@nr.edu or (540) 674-3600, ext. 4349.
Thursday, Feb. 16:
Radford Reads with Stephen Skripak
At the Radford Public Library; 6 to 7 :30 p.m. Retired Business Professor and author Stephen Skripak will speak about his book “From the Boardroom to the Classroom” at the library. This event is free and is open to the public.
Friday, Feb. 17:
NRCC offering free health screenings
New River Community College practical nursing students will host a Love Your Health
Event. Free health stations will be manned by NRCC practical nursing students for health information, educational games for kids, vitals checks, and COVID-19 vaccine administration. At the Uptown Christiansburg Mall, near NRCC’s location;10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Misty Rice, associate professor of nursing, at mrice@nr.edu or (540) 674-3600, ext. 4349.
Thursday, March 2:
Crab Creek Watershed Project kick-off meeting
The Crab Creek Watershed Project Kick-Off Meeting will give those interested a chance to get involved and receive funding to install watershed-friendly landscaping on their property. At the Loft at Great Road on Main (100 W Main St. Christiansburg); 6 to 7 p.m.
On-going:
Cap and Gown Drive
Support the 2023 BHS Senior Class by donating extra caps and gowns for use during graduation! The Town of Blacksburg Sustainability Office is partnering with Blacksburg High School and Sustainable Blacksburg to encourage re-use of previous years’ graduate gear for the 2023 senior class. Typically, graduation caps and gowns are used only once; with an average graduating class of 320, that’s a lot of waste. The 2023 senior class is looking to the Blacksburg community to donate graduation gear that can be re-used for 2023 and beyond. Gowns (blue only – from 2018 and later), caps, stoles, and cords are accepted. Donations can be made between 8:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday at the Main Entrance of Blacksburg High School. In an effort to keep project costs affordable, it is appreciated if materials are dry-cleaned before donation, though it is not required. For more information, please contact the Town of Blacksburg Sustainability Office at 540-443-1617 or sustainability@blacksburg.gov.