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The Christiansburg Police Dept. Citizens Support Group furnished breakfast or lunch and dinner for the CPD and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Dept. during National Law Enforcement Week. This was made possible by the generosity of our local business community.
NRCC Early Learning Center students graduate
Twelve pre-school children recently graduated from the New River Community College Early Learning Center (ELC). The children were honored at a special ceremony on the NRCC campus before an audience of their family and friends.
Registration for H20 Camp is now open!
H2O Camp encourages children to develop a lifelong interest in and appreciation of Swimming. H2O Camp helps promote healthy habits and self esteem, while keeping your child active through exciting games and swimming. Your child will learn skills such as first-aid, leadership and fitness. Registration is open now through June 10.Dates: June 17-21Time: 8 am – 5 pmCost: $140M/$150NM For additional information contact us 540-381-7665.
Galaxy Play Parties Launch in the NRV
Galaxy PlayUSA is launched in the New River Valley, where birthday parties are an adventure that create lifelong memories; featuring a variety of party options including the Princess Ball and Ahoy Mate Pirate Adventures, in addition to the Unbirthday Party Adventure, which is open to the public on select Friday Nights.
05/25 & 26: PCC Open Tournament
Saturday May 25, 2013: 18 Holes Stroke Play. Pick your own Foursome and Tee Time or be paired by tournament committee 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Call Pro Shop to Schedule) Social following play (Food and Entertainment Provided) Sunday May 26, 2013: 18 Holes Stroke Play. Tee Times based on Saturday’s play. Awards/Cocktail Party following play.
05/25: March Against Monsanto
March Against Monsanto New River Valley, VA has announced that on May 25, 2013 over 200 participants will join the international grassroots movement, “March Against Monsanto.” Monsanto is the bio-engineering firm responsible for the infiltration of GMO seeds and crops, worldwide. The National organizer, Tami Monroe Canal, started the movement in an effort to raise awareness of the growing urgency to get genetically modified organisms (GMOs) foods labeled or banned in America, where there are...
Real Estate Tax Due June 5
Town of Blacksburg Real Estate Tax invoices for the first installment of 2013 have been mailed and are due by Wednesday, June 5, 2013. If you have not yet received a tax statement, call the Department of Financial Services at 540-961-1105.
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NRCC graduates 19 from practical nursing program
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- Category: Area News
- Published on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 09:35
- Written by NRVNews
Practical nursing graduates were Rebecca Dawn Barker of Galax, Douglas Coursen Caldwell of Roanoke, Mary Beth Custer of Radford, Jason Warden Dove of Blacksburg, Amanda Marie Duncan of Willis, Laurissa Lynn Eller of Dublin, Anita Beth England of Pearisburg, Sabrina Renee Goad of Willis, Ashley Kristin Hurst of Pulaski, Heidi Marie-Frances Jennings of Pulaski, Adam Silas Lamb of Floyd, Sarah Hope Martin of Floyd, Brooke Amber Musselman of Christiansburg, Jennifer Renea Nester of Meadows of Dan, Paula H. Parsell of Narrows, Amara Wetzel Price of Floyd, Sara Nicole Rupe of Dublin, Michelle Ann Smith of Pilot and Chelsea Dianne Vest of Riner.
Two practical nursing students had special roles in the ceremony. Adam Lamb was chosen by his peers to give the graduation address and Rebecca Barker sang “Whenever You Remember” during a photographic slide show of their experiences as nursing students at the college.
NRCC’s certificate program prepares students to qualify as contributing members of a health team, rendering patient care in a variety of health service facilities. These students are eligible to take the Virginia Board of Nursing examination leading to licensing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
PHOTO: Front Row from left: Mia Copeland, instructor; Chelsea Vest, Michelle Smith, Adam Lamb, Amara Price and LaRue Ridenhour, instructor.
Second Row from left: Jason Dove, Sarah Martin, Amanda Duncan, Sara Rupe and Ashley Hurst.
Third Row from left: Laurissa Eller, Brooke Musselman, Paula Parcell, Doug Caldwell, Mary Custer, Beth England, Jennifer Nester and Rebecca Barker.
Fourth Row from left: Sabrina Goad and Heidi Jennings.
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Come see live music, sample fresh harvested produce, or spin a hula hoop in the sunshine. The Blacks [ ... ]
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Floyd Farmers Market begins May 29th and runs throughout the summer on Saturday mornings from 8 am u [ ... ]
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The Pulaski Farmers' Market is held every Saturday from May 3rd through October 4th at the [ ... ]
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