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Local Artist Dave Petersen Showcased
Original Frameworks will be featuring the works of local artist Dave Petersen during the month of April. On display will be his original oil paintings and various works of photography, framed and unframed. Dave Petersen grew up in Salem, Virginia and has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in art. He was a high school art […]
Help your local Extension!
Did you know that you can give to Virginia Cooperative Extension and its local units on #VTGiving Day? We are joining Virginia Tech’s 24-hour giving challenge on March 19 & 20. With your support, we can receive additional funding to support our work in Montgomery County: https://montgomery.ext.vt.edu/ From noon to noon March 19-20, Virginia Tech […]
Griffith E-Newsletter 3-18-19
FDA Commissioner Gottlieb Dr. Scott Gottlieb, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has announced his intention to step down from his post. President Trump originally appointed him to the position in 2017 at the beginning of his term. Before Dr. Gottlieb departs, I would like to offer my thanks for his service […]
Statewide Tornado Drill March 19th
Virginia’s annual Statewide Tornado Drill will occur on Tues., March 19 at 9:45 a.m. If widespread severe weather threatens the Commonwealth on that date, the drill will be rescheduled for Wed., March 20, at 9:45 a.m. The Statewide Tornado Drill is an opportunity to prepare Virginians for tornado threats and to test public warning systems. […]
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A royal wedding, four young lovers, a troupe of actors, and mischievous fairies come together for one magical night in the woods as New River Stage presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is one of William Shakespeare’s most well loved works and marks the first Shakespeare production for New River Stage. The […]
Man killed in fall
On March 16th, shortly after 7:00 pm, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Big Falls area of McCoy for a subject who had fallen off the cliffs overlooking New River. According to witnesses, Curtis Rice, age 38, of McCoy, was attempting to attach a hammock to the rock ledge with a clamp. […]
It’s Bike Time with Blacksburg Parks and Recreation
Bicycle Maintenance 102: Join Blacksburg Parks and Recreation and Bike Barn of Blacksburg to learn how to adjust a bicycle’s shifting system, braking system, and what signs to look for when it’s time to do those adjustments. Activity #: 210305-B6 Date: Wednesday, March 20 Age: 8 & up Time: 7-9 p.m. Fee (R/NR): $10/$15 Location […]
RSVP Scholarship for Human Services
May 2 is the cutoff date to apply for the Scholarship awards given by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Montgomery County and Radford. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students in the Montgomery County and Radford school systems who plan to pursue studies in a human services/ human medical field. For […]
Nick Rush wins Republican nomination
Delegate Nick Rush wins the Republican Nomination for the Virginia House of Delegates 7th Legislative District and will be on the November 5, 2019 general elections ballot. Gene Bishop, Chairman of the 7th Legislative Republican Committee stated a Firehouse Primary was scheduled for Saturday April 27th from 8:00 A.M. til 1:00 P.M. in all of […]
Women’s Weekend
First Baptist Church, 555 West Rock Road, Radford, VA will hold it annuals Women’s Weekend beginning on Saturday, March 30, 2019 with a workshop. The theme for this workshop is “A Recipe For A Woman’s Christian Walk – “When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade”. Guest speaker for Saturday will be Tanisha Johnson, from First […]
3/31: Spring Concert: Images & Sound
The Blacksburg Community Band presents their 2019 Spring Concert on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the Blacksburg High School Auditorium. The Blacksburg Community Band, conducted by David McKee, will perform their spring concert tilted “Images & Sound” featuring a variety of contemporary and classical arrangements for concert band. Admission is free with refreshments to follow. […]
Motorcycle Courses to be Offered
New River Community College will offer two motorcycle courses in April and May, a basic rider motorcycle course and a sidecar/trike riding course. The sidecar/trike riding course is a noncredit course that will be held April 12-14. The class will be held Friday from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in 135 Rooker Hall at NRCC […]
460 Bypass Traffic Pattern Changes
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be closing the eastbound Peppers Ferry Road bypass on-ramp – along with the off-ramp onto N. Franklin Street – this weekend in order to install overhead sign panels and complete striping work. The right lane of the 460 Bypass between the two ramps will also be closed, but […]
Statues Commissioned for Virginia Women’s Monument
Just in time to celebrate Women’s History Month in March, the Virginia Capitol Foundation announces that the statues of Laura Copenhaver, Mary Draper Ingles and Elizabeth Keckly have been fully funded and commissioned to be sculpted into bronze statues for Voices from the Garden: The Virginia Women’s Monument. The Virginia Women’s Monument is the nation’s […]
3/16: 2019 Shamrock Festival
The Dublin Elementary School PTO presents the 2019 Shamrock Festival on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Dublin Elementary School. Enjoy games, food and fun for the whole family! There will also be a 50/50 drawing and raffling of prizes starting at 12:30 pm. Proceeds will benefit the students at Dublin Elementary. Admission is free […]
Cub Scout Pack 141 Cub-O-Ree
It is that time of the year again. We are promoting our annual Cub Scout Pack 141 Cub-O-Ree on April 6 (9:30-Noon) in the rear parking lot of the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. With the help of Christiansburg Rec Department, Christiansburg, Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff Office, Christiansburg Fire Department, Fire Safety Products, Boy Scout Troop […]
Intellectual Disabilities Agency (IDA) fundraisers
On April 11th a Silent Auction & Wine Tasting at Blacksburg Country Club from 6:30 – 8:30 pm will offer over 100 items for you to peruse and bid on while sampling hors d’oeuvres from Blacksburg Country Club. Live music with Earl Brown and Dynamic Sound, and wine/beer tasting from Vintage Cellar. Cost to attend […]
Free rides in town limits for St. Patrick’s Day
The Christiansburg Police Department and Help Save the Next Girl are partnering to make sure residents get home safe on St. Patrick’s Day. From 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, to 3 a.m. on Sunday, March 17, trips made with Hooptie Ride within town limits will be free. Individuals interested in using this free service […]
