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Great Christiansburg Easter Egg Hunt moved to Rec Center
Due to rising creek levels and standing water at Kiwanis Park, tomorrow’s Great Christiansburg Easter Egg Hunt will be moved to the Christiansburg Recreation Center. Because we expect some individuals may still go to Kiwanis Park, we’ll have a staff member present at the park to direct people to the Recreation Center. To accommodate those […]
5/6: Lung Transplant Foundation Golf Tournament
The Virginia Chapter Lung Transplant Foundation is sponsoring their 4th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, May 6th at the Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech. This is a Captain’s Choice tournament with a shotgun start at 10 am (registration starts at 8:30). The cost is $100 per golfer or $380 for a team of […]
4/21: Easter Sunrise Service
On Easter Sunday morning (April 21st) the Tri-Community Revival Committee of the NRV will host Sunrise Service @ First Baptist Church 555 West Rock Road Radford, VA 24141 @ 6 a.m. The Pastor, Rev. C. Coles Casey of First Baptist and the Mass Choir will render the service. There will be breakfast served immediately following. […]
Hope and Redemption
The world watched on April 15 as Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris burned. No one was killed in the blaze, but the cathedral’s spire collapsed, and the wooden interior was consumed. The damage was calamitous. People across the world expressed their sorrow and have contributed to the rebuilding effort. The flames have been extinguished, but […]
4/27: Rollin’ on the River Food Truck Rodeo
The second annual Rollin’ on the River Food Truck Rodeo is just one of many activities planned for April 27 in Radford. Over 25 food trucks are scheduled to serve specialty food and treats in Radford’s waterfront Bisset Park from 11AM-6PM. The event is being sponsored by Thai This Express, Radford University Athletics, Front Porch […]
4/20: Smithfield Plantation Easter Egg Hunt
Historic Smithfield presents their 6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Have your little ones hunt for Easter eggs on the front lawn, see displays of historic egg dyeing, enjoy Easter-themed crafts and more! Egg Hunt Times for Age Ranges: • 2:00 pm: Ages 0 – 3 • 2:30 pm: Ages 4 […]
4/20: Newport Easter Egg Hunt
Newport-Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church presents the 2019 Newport Community Easter Egg Hunt for children 12 & under on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at The Village Green in Newport, VA. Join us for the annual Newport Community Easter Egg Hunt at the Village Green in the heart of Newport. Over 1,000 eggs will be hidden! […]
4/20: Narrows Easter Egg Hunt
The 2019 Narrows Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Narrows Town Park. Enjoy fun for all ages including food, drinks, games and prizes, bounce house, bingo, crafts and more! There will be three different age group Easter Egg Hunts. Egg Hunt Ages & Schedule: • 2:00 pm: 0-4 […]
4/20: Radford Bunny Trail
The Radford City Chamber of Commerce presents the 2019 Radford Bunny Trail on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at multiple businesses and locations in downtown Radford, VA. Bring your baskets and stop for treats and goodies from East to West Main Street. Participating Businesses include: • Brad’s Barber Shop • Brick House Pizza • Garrett And […]
4/20: Blacksburg Easter Egg Hunt
Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Department presents their 2019 Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Blacksburg Municipal Park. Enjoy the annual Blacksburg Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny! Egg Hunt Schedule: • 10:00 am: Toddler – 3 Years Old • 10:30 am: 4-8 Years Old Bring your basket to collect the colorful […]
4/20: Easter Egg-stravaganza
Fieldstone United Methodist Church presents their 2019 Easter Egg-stravaganza Celebration on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the Mid County Park Shelter in Christiansburg, VA. Join us for two Easter egg hunts featuring hundreds of eggs! There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for kids 3 and under and a Scavenger Hunt for kids 4 to […]
4/20: Christiansburg Easter Egg Hunt
The Christiansburg Department of Parks and Recreation and the Kiwanis Club of Christiansburg present the annual Great Christiansburg Easter Egg Hunt for Ages 0-12 on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Kiwanis Park. There will be egg hunts separated into age groups. Prizes, raffles and photos with the Easter Bunny will be available at the end […]
4/20: Earth Day Festival
New River Adventure, Inc. partnering with the Earth Day Network presents their 1st Annual Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Shelter #3 in Bisset Park. Event Schedule: • 6:30-7:00 AM: Sunrise Meditation • 7:00-8:00 AM: Coffee, Donuts, & Bagel Breakfast • 8:00-9:00 AM: Bisset Park New River Clean-Up • 8:00 AM – […]
NRCC Receives Grant from VCCS_Anthem
New River Community College, along with the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education, is pleased to announce a $4,800 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Anthem, Inc., to help students succeed in college programs by relieving hunger among students. The award is part of a $100,000 grant […]
Missing Radford woman sought
The Radford City Police Department is asking for help finding a missing 33-year-old woman who was last seen Saturday. Elizabeth Catherine Frazier needs medication that she is currently without. Frazier may be wearing jeans, men’s work boots, a black jacket, glasses and a beanie-style hat. She’s 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs about 150 pounds. Friends […]
Register for Blue Fins Summer League
Sign up for a summer of fun competing in the Southwest Virginia Swim League (SVSL) on the Christiansburg Aquatic Center’s Blue Fins Summer League Swim Team. All ages are welcome, including adults! At each meet, swimmers will be compete and score in a boys and girls category with the following age groups: 6 and under, […]
Dandelion Day at Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary
By Alex Tuchman As the dandelions come into full bloom at the Honeybee Sanctuary, we give a sigh of relief and a prayer of thanks. For the beekeeper, dandelions mark the end of scarcity—the page turning from worry, shortage, and diminishing colonies, towards new growth, health, and the guarantee that our bees have survived yet […]
Workforce Development Presentation
The April Floyd County Chamber of Commerce membership lunch meeting will be held on Monday, April 22nd at Noon in the Skyline National Bank’s Community Room. The lunch sponsor is Aim High Driving School and lunch will be provided for those who RSVP by Friday, April 19, 2019 to info@floydchamber.org or 540-745-4407; otherwise all from […]
