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On February 18, Lynchburg-based Native Landworks will begin construction on the Blacksburg Rotary Mountain Bike Skills Park located on the back four acres of Brush Mountain, off Meadowbrook Drive. The park is expected to be finished by mid-April. The Blacksburg Rotary Mountain Bike Park is a community effort, led by Blacksburg Parks and Recreation, with […]
You may have seen news reports that the Midtown project has gone back to zero. We’d like to share our perspective on why the Town of Blacksburg plans to send the Midtown project back to the rezoning commission. Last September, after many hearings, work sessions and public input, the Planning Commission recommended approving Midtown’s rezoning […]
Virginia Tech will conduct a full-scale test of its VT Alerts system on Feb. 12, 2019 on the Blacksburg campus, as well as at all university facilities across Virginia. The test will occur between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. During the test, there will also be outdoor sirens with annunciators on the Blacksburg campus. VT […]
A Certified Lifeguard Training Class will be offered beginning Monday, Feb. 18. Classes meet for one week, Monday through Friday, 4-9 p.m. at the Blacksburg Aquatic Center. Lifeguard candidates will learn the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Students must attend all class sessions, demonstrate competency in all required skills […]
On Saturday, February 9th, from 8 am to 10 am, the Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will be serving up scratch-made biscuits topped with delicious sausage gravy, or with the latest batch of our “world-famous” apple butter. Breakfast will be served in the Fellowship Hall of Slusser’s Chapel, 1543 Mount Tabor Rd, Blacksburg. This is below […]
Don’t forget to file and pay your Town of Blacksburg 2019 Professional and Occupational Business License renewal. All license taxes that remain unpaid after March 1, 2019 will be subject to interest at a rate of 10% per year in addition to all other fees and penalties that may apply. On returns submitted by mail, […]
The Blacksburg Police Department is currently investigating a string of larcenies from vehicles that occurred between January 21, 2019 and January 22, 2019. Pictured is a person and vehicle of interest in the investigation. The Department is requesting anyone with information in reference to the pictured male or vehicle to contact the Blacksburg Police Department at […]
Join the Blacksburg Police Department for their spring Citizens Police Academy. The academy is held on Mondays, March 11 – April 22, 6-8 p.m. at the Blacksburg Police Department at 200 Clay Street, SW. Meet the police officers who serve our community, go on a ride along, learn about processing a crime scene, get to see a K9 demonstration, and more. To register, […]
The Blacksburg New School will be hosting their 13th Annual Chocolate Party event at the University Mall, 801 University City Boulevard on Saturday, February 9th from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. “We are thrilled to be hosting the Chocolate Party again this year,” said Kiyah Duffey, BNS Board President. “True to our school’s roots as […]
Join the Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation as they discuss and taste soul food and explore its historical roots. Guests will also have the opportunity to talk with former residents of New Town, an African American neighborhood during segregation. The St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall, the last remaining structure of New Town, served as […]
Blacksburg Junior Women’s Club invites you to adorn a mask and attend our 2019 March of Ales Parisian Mystique fundraiser on Saturday, March 30 at the German Club Manor in Blacksburg. The event begins at 7 p.m. and concludes at 12 a.m. Tickets for this 21-and-older event can be purchased online at www.blacksburgjuniors.org beginning Saturday, […]
On Saturday, January 12th, from 8 am to 10 am, the Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will be serving up scratch-made biscuits topped with delicious sausage gravy, or with the latest batch of our “world-famous” apple butter. Breakfast will be served in the Fellowship Hall of Slusser’s Chapel, 1543 Mount Tabor Rd, Blacksburg. This is below […]
Energy Check, an energy focused home assessment and contracting firm in Blacksburg is pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberley Boyer to the 2019 Board of Directors for Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. (DBI), a non-profit (501c6) association. Ms. Boyer, Marketing and Administrative Coordinator for Energy Check joins a group of local merchants, property owners, and downtown […]
All town administrative offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 24 – Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Dec. 31 – Tuesday, Jan. 1. Refuse/Recycling There will be no refuse/recycling Northwest Quadrant on Tuesday, Dec. 25. Makeup service will be Wednesday, Dec. 26. Please have all refuse and recycling at the curb by 7 a.m. There will […]
Blacksburg Police located a male subject in the 1600 block of Carlson Drive unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene. Early indications show that there was no foul play. The subject was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office and the Blacksburg Police are conducting an investigation into his death. No further details will be […]
A free drive-thru experience with live characters and animals. Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa at the Quill Coffee Shop and have your picture taken with Santa. Gateway Baptist Church 2196 Harding Rd Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
More than 400 of the best and brightest middle and high school students in Virginia will meet at Auburn Middle School to test their teamwork and ingenuity at the FIRST Tech Challenge Christiansburg Qualifier. This event, on December 8th, is free and open to the public. WHAT: FIRST Tech Challenge Christiansburg Qualifier WHEN: December 8th, […]
Bring the kids, their holiday wish list, swimsuits, and cameras; it’s time again for Swim with Santa! Join the Blacksburg Aquatic Center on Saturday, Dec. 1, 5-7 p.m. for a fun and festive evening! Santa will be visiting the Aquatic Center for only a few hours, so make sure you don’t miss him. The event […]
Join the cast of JoELoe Monday’s theatre class in this all new original production! When three kids find themselves transported to the past, they learn how much their present matters to the future. Can they learn a valuable lesson when they’re surrounded by people called Scroogigan, and Moneybags? If you’re a fan of classics such […]
On December 1st, the YMCA will host our annual Christmas Village for children! Santa will be in the lobby of our pottery studio. Admission is free. Bring your camera or cell phone to take photos with Santa from 11 am to 1 pm. For children who would like to buy presents for their family, there […]
Our foyer’s 18 creatively designed trees present awe-inspiring decorating ideas in an extraordinary display. After you take in all of the dazzling trees, be sure to cast a vote for your favorite. Voting ends on Monday, December 10. The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center 901 Prices Fork Rd Ste 4500, Blacksburg, Virginia […]
