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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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Thank You, Local Business!
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.
Frog Pond Pool will NOT open Sat., May 25
Unfortunately, it's a bit chilly out there and we won't be opening the Frog Pond on Saturday, May 25. But - do not fear! The pool is ready to go as soon as the weather warms up a bit. We're hoping to be open on Sunday, May 26. Please Like the Frog Pond on Facebook to keep up-to-date with opening information.
Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
The deadly tornadoes and massive storms sweeping the Midwest this week is an all-too-familiar reminder that Virginia must be prepared to face calamities of its own. With the 2013 hurricane season knocking on the door, now is the perfect time to assess whether you and your family are prepared to face potential power outages, strong wind and rain, and little access to outside food and water.
Around the New River Valley
Unfortunately, it's a bit chilly out there and we won't be opening the Frog Pond on Saturday, May 25. But - do not fear! The pool is ready to go as soon as the weather warms up a bit. We're hoping to [ ... ]
The NRV Roller Girls will be unveiling a new league logo on Monday June 3, 2013 at 5:30PM at Frank’s Bar located inside 622 North in Blacksburg, VA. The new logo symbolizes the NRV Roller Girls’ f [ ... ]
The deadly tornadoes and massive storms sweeping the Midwest this week is an all-too-familiar reminder that Virginia must be prepared to face calamities of its own. With the 2013 hurricane season knoc [ ... ]
The Christiansburg Aquatic Center will serve as an official host location for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The 2013 WLSL event will take place at 11 a.m. [ ... ]
Beginning Friday, May 31st, a section of Route 612 (Stonewall Road) in Floyd County will be closed to traffic as crews replace a culvert in the area. The road will be closed approximately 1.6 miles fr [ ... ]
All town administrative offices will be closed. Blacksburg Transit will not be in service. The Community Center will be closed May 25-27. There will be no trash and recycling service in the SE quadran [ ... ]
Water play, inflatable fun, Fireman Wayne and his fire truck, parachute and bubble time. Tuesday - Friday, May 28-31, 10-11 am, Blacksburg Community Center Fee: $4 per child, $6 for two children per d [ ... ]
The Blue Ridge Center for Chinese Medicine is Opening the Doors Wide with an open house June 14-16. Hours are Friday and Saturday 10-5pm and Sunday 12-5pm. Tours and demonstrations will showcase the m [ ... ]
The Town of Blacksburg has received a request (RZN13-0003) to rezone a 3.4 acre portion of land on the eastern half of the 6.7 acre parcel located at 900 Prices Fork Road (Holiday Inn site) from Gener [ ... ]
There will be no trash and recycling service in the SE quadrant on Monday, May 27, due to the Memorial Day holiday. Make up service will be on Wednesday, May 29. Please have your trash cart and [ ... ]
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05/19: Baked Goods Sale for St. Judes
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- Category: Pulaski County
- Published on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 20:18
- Written by NRVNews
This Saturday, May 19, Wee Ones Home Daycare will be selling baked goods at the Pulaski Farmers Market. It's located in the Maple Shade Shopping Center downtown. Please help spread the word. All proceeds will be given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital 8am-1pm"
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act:
“More than 1,700 days have passed since the State Department received the initial application for the Keystone XL pipeline, and the American people continue w [ ... ]
Some scandals currently engulfing Washington – such as the Administration’s actions surrounding the terrorist attacks in Benghazi, the Department of Justice (DOJ) having subpoenaed two months of the Associated Press’ phone records, and investigations into the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) imp [ ... ]
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Yes, Hillary Clinton, ex-Secretary-of-State, emotionally cried out this in an investigation of the Bengazi tragedy. It took the lives of her diplomatic corps!!! It does matter because you set up a diplomatic station in Bengazi. It shows the lack of coordination as I stated about in [ ... ]
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Farmers Markets
The Radford Farmer's Market is located in the Norwood Square public parking lot located on East Main [ ... ]
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Rt 460 (Rt11) between Salem (east) and Christiansburg (west). Traveling from Salem look for speed li [ ... ]
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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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Draper Valley Farmer's Market is located at the historic Draper Mercantile & Trading Company nea [ ... ]
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Farmers Market on the Farm (540) 921-2466 x 3 White Gate Local grown produce, homemade pastries, din [ ... ]
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The Narrows Farmers Market is located on Monroe Street in downtown Narrows. The Market has several t [ ... ]
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The Pulaski Farmers' Market is held every Saturday from May 3rd through October 4th at the [ ... ]
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We're located inside the former R.P. Johnson's lot on Main Street, in downtown Wytheville. The marke [ ... ]
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