UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, Feb. 18:
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 income tax preparation assistance. Income limits may apply. Walk-Ins Only. For more information visit https://newrivercommunityaction.org/vita or call 540-320-3217.
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 to get some quality board-gaming time in at the library. The staff has a collection of games on hand, but players are welcome to bring a game from home.
The Great Backyard Bird Count Library Scavenger Hunt
At the Radford Public Library; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Children can practice their bird counting skills in the children’s section of the library. The scavenger hunt will be available all day, and any child who finishes the hunt will receive a prize.
Sunday, Feb. 19:
Chess Club
At the Blacksburg Library; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. US Federation member Rishi will be on hand to teach some chess. Ages 8+. All skill levels are welcome. Supplies will be provided.
Monday, Feb. 20:
Blacksburg Presidents’ Day schedule
Town administrative offices will be closed. Blacksburg Transit will operate on full service. The Blacksburg Community Center and the Blacksburg Aquatic Center will operate with regular hours. Trash Pickup will take place in the Southeast Quadrant.
Tuesday, Feb. 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 unique opportunity brings audiences a chance to hear these 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.
Wednesday, Feb. 22:
Sustainable Blacksburg Lunch and Learn: Become a Tree Rescuer
At the Blacksburg Library; noon to 1 p.m. This is the launch of a new program to preserve trees locally following the lead of a successful Northern Virginia program.
Movie and a meal: “Respect”
At the Radford Public Library at 5:30 p.m. Watch the movie about the Queen of Soul in honor of Black History Month. “Respect” stars Jennifer Hudson and Forest Whitaker in the telling of the rise of Aretha Franklin to fame. Rated PG-13; 145 minutes. Pizza provided.
Thursday, Feb. 23:
Community quilting bee
At the Blacksburg Public Library; 10 a.m. to noon. Participants are welcome to bring their supplies and join this weekly quilting and sewing group that includes some lively conversation.
Monday, Feb. 27:
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 a closed session at 6 p.m. and an open session at 7:15 p.m. at the Government Center, 755 Roanoke St. in Christiansburg. Citizens are invited to attend and will be allowed to speak at each meeting and present their concerns to the board. All regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors are rebroadcast on Montgomery
County Comcast and Shentel Channels 190 daily.
Tuesday, Feb. 28:
Blacksburg Town Council meeting
The Blacksburg Town Council will meet in regular session 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 a citizen hearing time reserved at each meeting for residents to bring any matter they desire before the entire council.
Lunch and Learn with New River Community College
At the Radford Public Library; 1 to2 p.m. Adult Career Coach & Community Outreach Specialist Stephanie Addikis of New River Community College will talk about the many resources and support services available for students of all ages. NRCC has something for everyone e it teenager, senior, or any age in between. Addikis will give a brief presentation, and a financial aid advisor will help with questions about enrollment and affordability. Contact Elizabeth at Elizabeth.sensabaugh@radfordva.gov to place a request for a free lunch (an assortment of sandwiches, chips, apple and a drink).
Wednesday, March 1:
Blacksburg business license renewal forms due
The Town of Blacksburg business license renewal forms for 2023 are due by Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Businesses are assessed an annual license tax based on the prior year’s annual gross receipts.
Taxes and fees must be filed and paid by March 1, 2023, to avoid late filing fees and late payment penalties of 10% each plus 10% interest.
Renewal forms were mailed in early January. If you have not received the form, email businesslicensegroup@blacksburg.gov or call 540.961.1108.
Thursday, Mar. 2:
Crab Creek Watershed Project kick-off meeting
Participants can come take part in the Crab Creek Watershed Project Kick-Off Meeting to discuss how to get involved and how to receive funding to install watershed-friendly landscaping on their property.
Thursday, Mar. 9:
River City Quilt Guild
The River City Quilt Guild will meet h 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.
Women’s leadership conference
At the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center. The deadline to register is March 2. Register at https://montgomerychamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/9932.
Ongoing:
Cap and Gown Drive
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. 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 may 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 will sponsor a 2023 Citizens Institute to give citizens a chance to meet town staff and to learn about the functions of Blacksburg’s government. 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.
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 Thursday, May 11. For more information or to sign up, call the Meadowbrook Library at 540-268-1964.