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06/15: Wags for Waffles

The Hampton Inn Christiansburg/Blacksburg would like to announce the 2nd Annual Wags for Waffles on Saturday, June 15, 2013. The goal of our event is to collect donations for the local shelters in exc [ ... ]

iPad course for classroom teachers

A class in “Enhancing Instruction with iPads” will be offered by New River Community College in June. The class will meet June 10 through 12 and 24 through 26 from 4:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Montgom [ ... ]

06/14: The Odd Life of Timothy Green

The Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation presents the second annual Movies on the Lawn, beginning Friday, June 14 with The Odd Life of Timothy Green (PG). The movie will begin at dark on the lawn [ ... ]

Tour Chattanooga with Blacksburg Parks and Recreation

July 24-26: Come visit beautiful Chattanooga, TN. The three day, two night trip includes shopping, a Murder Mystery dinner show, a scenic view of Ruby Falls via the Lookout Mountain incline Railroad, [ ... ]

Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up

Brent Noell, County Executive Director of the New River Valley FSA Office would like to remind farmers and ranchers that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a four-week Conservation [ ... ]

06/03-6: New River Valley WorkKeys Week

New River Valley WorkKeys® Week will be hosted by New River Community College’s Office of Workforce Development June 3 through 6. During the week, the college will offer free Career Readiness Certi [ ... ]

Summer Camps at Christiansburg Aquatic Center

Fin’s Summer Camp registrations are now open at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center, providing a memorable and meaningful summer camp option for youth ages 7-11. These week long day camps are action-p [ ... ]

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06/09: Mermaid Tea at Christiansburg Aquatic Center

Splish, Splash It’s going to be a big bash! Swim over to the Christiansburg Aquatic Center’s “Mermaid” Tea Time. This swimmingly good time will be held, June 9th at 1:30pm. Dive right into a t [ ... ]

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Nester, Gerald Harmon

Details: Category: Obituaries; Published on Saturday, June 16, 2012 07:31; Written by NRVNews

Gerald Harmon Nester, 67, of Pembroke and Chesterfield departed this life unexpectedly Friday morning, June 15, 2012, at his home. Born in Christiansburg on May 8, 1945, he was a son of the late Freddie Lee and Hazel Shelor Nester. Gerald was a 1963 graduate of Giles High School, a graduate of Ferrum Jr. College, and a graduate of RPI (now VCU). He had been employed as a sales representative for educational resources, and later at Acme Paper Company and Kings Dominion. He enjoyed following the Hokies and supporting the VPI teams. He leaves to cherish his memory his son and daughter-in-law, Brent L. Nester and Kylee Sollein of Durham, N.C.; his beloved sister, Jennifer Nester Sullivan of Pembroke; his maternal aunt, Opal S. Hylton, of Radford; his paternal aunt, Maurine Nester, of Salem; and numerous cousins. Memorial services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m. in the Pembroke First United Methodist Church with Pastor Rob Lough and Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will be private at a later date. The family will receive friends at the church from 4 until 5 p.m. one hour before the services. The Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to kendallfuneralhome.com.

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