Cannon Firings: May 1 and May 3
Saturday, May 1: Skipper, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets cannon, will be fired from Drillfield three times on Saturday, May 1, during a Change… Read the rest
Blacksburg
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Free Parking in Downtown Blacksburg this Summer
The Town of Blacksburg is offering free downtown parking from May 17 – August 15, in coordination with the end of Virginia Tech’s graduation week,… Read the rest
City Nature Challenge 2021
As community science initiatives continue to grow in popularity, this year’s sixth annual City Nature Challenge is expanding to more than 400 cities across six continents. The… Read the rest
Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Receives Grant
The William Randolph Hearst Foundation has awarded $125,000 to the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) to fund scholarships for 50 VCOM medical students… Read the rest
4/24: Lyme Warrior 5K
Lyme Warrior, a registered 501c3 nonprofit, is announcing its first Lyme Warrior 5k in Blacksburg, VA taking place at Eastern Divide Brewery on April 24th… Read the rest
Frisco’s Rocky Run Trail is Now Open
The new Frisco’s Rocky Run trail at the Blacksburg Rotary Mountain Biking Skills Park is now open. The trail is 250 feet long with 190… Read the rest
Spring Break Holiday
The Blacksburg town administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 2 for the Spring Break holiday. There will be no interruptions in Blacksburg Transit… Read the rest
Police Investigating Recent Burglaries
Blacksburg Police continue to investigate reported burglaries in the Town of Blacksburg. These cases have been a priority for the department since initial reporting of… Read the rest
Parks & Recreation Winter/Spring Youth Activities
Registration is underway for Blacksburg Parks & Recreation Winter/Spring Youth Activities and much more. You can register by calling 540-443-1100 or by visiting www.blacksburg.gov/recreation. Gym… Read the rest
1/20: Bike 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… Read the rest
Blacksburg Seeks Feedback on Local Housing Affordability
In early December, the Town of Blacksburg launched the first of a three part online public engagement process on Housing Affordability. Blacksburg’s increasing lack of… Read the rest
Saturday Afternoon at the Pool
New! Saturday Afternoon at the Pool at the Blacksburg Aquatic Center. Participants will enjoy hours of fun and games in the pool! Events include Corcl… Read the rest