UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
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. through 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 try different flavors of this tasty treat.
Anime club for teens
At the Christiansburg Library; 6 to 7 p.m. Snacks, crafts, taste-tests, and anime are part of this gathering that includes discussing favorite series and/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 themselves or for a special Valentine. Materials will be provided. Participants may bring photos, etc. for a more personal touch.
Downtown Christiansburg Vision Night
Downtown Christiansburg, Inc., hosts a night of visioning, networking, and conversation for everyone in Christiansburg. The evening includes free appetizers. This is a great chance to get involved with local leaders who effect change.. 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 avoiding 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. Participants can get free tax prep assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and NRCA. Walk-in only. Income limits may apply. For more information visit https://newrivercommunityaction.org/vita.
Free family movie matinee: “Addams Family 2”
At the Radford Public Library at 11 a.m. In this animated sequel, participants will take a road trip with this quirky family in a haunted camper. Rated PG with a run time of 93 minutes.
Grownup board game club
At the Radford Public Library; 2 to 4:30 p.m. Participants can bring a friend, a board game, or just themselves and spend some quality board-gaming time at the library. A collection of games is available at the library, but gamers are welcome to bring something from home to play.
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 at the Montgomery County
Government Center, 755 Roanoke St. in Christiansburg with a closed session beginning at 6 p.m. and an open session following at 7:15 p.m. Citizens are invited to attend and will be allowed to address the board with their concerns. All regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors are rebroadcast on Montgomery County Comcast and Shentel Channels 190 daily.
Valentines crafternoon: Valentines cards
At the Radford Public Library; 1 to 2 p.m. Participants will make a hearty card for their Valentine’s Day love using buttons and creativity. Supplies will be provided.
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 the council chambers of Town Hall (100 E. Main St.) The public is welcome and is encouraged to attend with a citizen hearing time reserved at each meeting for residents to bring any matter 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 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.
Feasts and festivals around the world
At the Christiansburg Library; all day. This is a celebration of the feasts and festivals of different countries. Valentine’s Day in South Korea will be celebrated this month. Participants may pick up a Valentine’s Day craft kit that includes information about the holiday. Supplies are limited.
Wednesday, Feb. 15:
NRCC offering free health screenings
New River Community College’s practical nursing students will host a Love Your Health
event, where anyone can stop by several free health stations run by NRCC the 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” This event is free and is open to the public.
Community quilting bee
At the Blacksburg Library; 10 a.m. to noon. Participants can bring their supplies for quilting, sewing, and lively conversation.
Friday, Feb. 17:
NRCC offering free health screenings
New River Community College’s practical nursing students will host a Love Your Health
Event with free health stations 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.
Saturday, Feb. 18:
Free Tax Assistance with NRCA
At the Christiansburg Library; 1 to 4 p.m. Participants can come in for free tax prep assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and NRCA. Income limits may apply. Walk-In Only. For more information, visit https://newrivercommunityaction.org/vita or call 540-320-3217.
Sunday, Feb. 19:
Chess club
At the Blacksburg Library; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Participants can learn chess with US Federation member Rishi. Ages 8+ with all skill levels welcome. Supplies will be provided.
Tuesday, February 21:
Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine
The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine will perform at Radford University’s Bondurant Auditorium in Preston Hall at 7:30 p.m. This concert gives audiences a chance to hear remarkable Ukrainian musicians lead by Theodore Kuchar, one of the world’s most recorded and decorated conductors. Tickets are available online, at the Hurlburt Hall Information Desk, or by calling 540-831-5420.
Thursday, March 2:
Crab Creek Watershed Project kick-off meeting
Participants will learn how to get involved with the Crab Creek Watershed Project and how to 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.
Ongoing:
Cap and gown drive
Support the 2023 Blacksburg High School 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, which is 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. and 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the main entrance of Blacksburg High School. In an effort to keep project costs affordable, materials should be dry-cleaned before donation, though it is not required. For more information, contact the Town of Blacksburg Sustainability Office at 540-443-1617 or sustainability@blacksburg.gov.
Blacksburg 2023 Citizens Institute
The Town of Blacksburg is sponsoring a 2023 Citizens Institute that will give new residents, retirees, and those who want to get involved in the community, a chance to meet town staff and learn more about the functions of Blacksburg’s local government. Classes will be held on Monday evenings beginning April 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants must be 18 years of age or older, and residents of the Town of Blacksburg. To register, call the Community Relations Office at 540-443-1090 or email cro@blacksburg.gov.