Kiwanis Club of Christiansburg played Santa for 51 children
As has been the tradition for over forty years, the Kiwanis Club of Christiansburg held its annual children’s Christmas party...
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Library Happenings
Storytimes at the Blacksburg Library Toddlers 2-3 years - Tuesdays at 10:00 AM Wednesdays at 10:00 AM Preschoolers 4-5 years...
Read moreUnited Way’s Valentine’s in Vegas fundraiser to be held Feb. 10
United Way of the New River Valley will hold their seventh annual formal fundraiser, Valentine's in Vegas, on Saturday, Feb....
Read moreFirearms and dangerous weapons prohibited from USDA/ Farm Service Agency facilities
US Department of Agriculture Service Centers and Farm Service Agency offices are off-limits for firearms, a USDA press release said....
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So, you want to be a beekeeper?
Local libraries sweeten a beginning beekeeper’s course. Liz Kirchner communitynews@ourvalley.org NEW RIVER VALLEY--As a taste of honey for newbies, New...
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Community Housing Partners helps seniors and low-income people stay warm
Community Housing Partners weatherize housing for seniors and income-qualifying residents with the goal of making residential homes more energy efficient...
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Pets-of-the-week
The pets-of-the-week are from the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center. Each Saturday the News Messenger features a dog...
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Blacksburg Museum to host several events beginning Jan. 12
The Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation held its soul food dinner in the Odd Fellows Hall (203 Gilbert Street) last...
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Disabled veteran’s group welcomes local vets for kinship, advocacy and support
The Disabled American Veteran’s J. M. Wainright Chapter 29 meets here (1620 S Franklin St.) on the second Monday...
Read moreChristiansburg library throws pie exchange on National Pie Day Jan. 23
On National Pie Day, Jan. 23, the Christiansburg Public Library will hold a Pie Exchange at 2 p.m. “People bring...
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