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InStill Mindfulness SWVA is a nonprofit committed to instilling mindfulness throughout Southwest Virginia, through education and outreach. Mindfulness is a scientifically proven method of managing stress while also maximizing one’s efficacy. On Saturday, August 11, InStill is holding a Self-Care through Mindfulness Daylong Retreat at Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Blacksburg—an experiential retreat addressing themes including: […]
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its August Fish Fry on Saturday, August 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543 Mount Tabor Rd, Blacksburg. All-you-can-eat fish, fries and slaw; Homemade desserts; and beverages. Adults-$8, children under 12-$4, (under 3)-free, carry-outs-$8. The Panjammers Steel Drum Orchestra will be playing. Held rain […]
Jangling Sparrows, fronted by eclectic guitarist-vocalist, Paul Edelman, bring their unique ‘Zyde-Folk’ sounds to 622 North, 622 N. Main St., Friday, August 3. Showtime: 10pm. $5. Info: (540) 951-1022 or visit http://www.622north.com/. The Asheville, NC band’s most recent album 140 Nickels album was voted a “Best Indie Album of 2017” selection by the L.A. Music […]
Blacksburg notice: Due to a water main break at South Main and Eheart Streets and a sinkhole at South Main and Washington Streets, motorists should avoid South Main Street in downtown. Traffic detours are in place until repairs are completed.
The parade, themed “Preserving Our Heritage,” will begin at 2 p.m. and will start at Eheart Street at the former location of the Blacksburg Middle School in downtown and will end at the Virginia Tech’s Alumni Mall along Main Street. Following the parade, the Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will host a free showing of “Field […]
Mark your calendars for the tastiest week of the year, the 7th annual Blacksburg Restaurant week! The deals begin June 25th and run through July 1st. This scrumptious seven-day affair is brought to you by Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. and The Blacksburg Partnership. The week-long event features 27 local restaurants and includes over 35 deals and […]
McAlister’s Deli® is thanking guests on Thursday, June 21st with its 10th Annual Free Tea Day. McAlister’s locations across the country are treating guests to a free 32-ounce glass of McAlister’s Famous Tea. Guests can choose between iced sweet or unsweet black tea. McAlister’s tea is a labor of love, steeped with Rainforest Alliance Certified™ […]
Political, economic, and social conflicts between nations on the world stage fill our newsfeeds today and compromises make for even bigger headlines. Eighth-grader Thomas McKenna, of Lovettsville in Loudoun County, Virginia, dramatically portrayed one such event from history at the National History Day program held at the University of Maryland, College Park June 10-14. His […]
Midtown—the proposed new community for the site of the old Blacksburg Middle School—is hosting a free interactive scavenger hunt from 1:30-5:00 p.m. this Saturday, June 16, as part of the Summer Solstice Festival. The game is designed to familiarize participants with downtown sights and businesses, and provide a fun challenge for all. “We’re looking forward […]
The 32nd annual July 4th parade in Blacksburg will set off at 2pm from the Old Blacksburg Middle School, travel along Main Street, and end at the Alumni Mall. This year’s theme is “Blacksburg Volunteers”. The Grand Marshal will be Dudley Scott. At 93, he is one of the oldest surviving coal miners who worked […]
Make plans to follow the music for the fourth annual Mountains of Music Homecoming along the Crooked Road. Concerts celebrating old-time, bluegrass, gospel, traditional singing and dance, and many other styles will be presented in over 40 different communities where this musical heritage lives and breathes. For more event information about this nine day festival […]
Make plans now to attend the second annual Virginia Cheese Fest Farm to Table dinner featuring live music, delightful wines, and flavorful cheese forward dishes prepared by the Palisades Restaurant and Hell’s Kitchen runner up Chef Torrece “T” Gregoire. The event, organized by the Blacksburg Partnership and sponsors Union Bank and Hurt & Proffitt will […]
“Is History Dead?” – Presented by James “Bud” Robertson, Jr. at the Alexander Black House & Cultural Center, 204 Draper Rd. SW on Thursday, June 7, 5:30-7 p.m. The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation is pleased to welcome James “Bud” Robertson, Jr., Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at Virginia Tech, for a special presentation. […]
CUP18-0004-Conditional Use Permit request for a broadcasting or communications tower with an additional exception for increased height in the RD Research and Development Zoning District at 1770 Forecast Dr. (Tax Parcel No. 316-2 9) by Clayton Hodges (applicant) on behalf of The Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center (owner). The Town of Blacksburg Planning Department has […]
The Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation presents the 4th Annual Gospel Sing, part of the New Town Festival series, at the St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall in Blacksburg, VA on Saturday, June 2, 2018. The afternoon will be filled with singing, dancing, and fellowship as local groups and soloists perform their favorite current and […]
All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry on Saturday, June 9th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543 Mount Tabor Rd, Blacksburg. Fish, Fries, Slaw, Homemade Desserts, and Beverage. Adults-$8, children (under 12)-$4, (under 3)-free, carry-outs-$8. The Happy Hollow Stringband will be playing. Held rain or shine under the picnic shelter below the church […]
The Town of Blacksburg Planning Department has received a conditional use permit request to construct three broadcasting or communications towers in the RD Research and Development Zoning District. The property at 1770 Forecast Drive is 14.21 acres but only a portion of the property is needed for the request. The property, the National Weather Service […]
Bring the kids to Wheels & Wagons and “Moana” at the Pool! Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., First & Main Shopping Center. Kids of all ages – come out for this FREE event! Get up close to dump trucks, snow plows, fire trucks, police cars, buses, and more. Pick up your free […]
Appalachian Trail Hikers commonly call Virginia “The Green Tunnel.” Virginia has more of the famous footpath than any other state with 550 miles of trail out of the 2,185 miles and 14 states that the Appalachian Trail runs through. This exhibit explores Virginia’s Green Tunnel as it meanders through the Roanoke and New River Valleys. […]
Blacksburg’s Town administrative offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, Monday May 28th. There will be no Blacksburg Transit service. The Blacksburg Aquatic and Community Centers will be closed. There will be no refuse/recycling Southeast Quadrant. Makeup service will be Wednesday, May 30. Please have all refuse and recycling at the curb by […]
C‑SPAN and Comcast will visit Blacksburg High School on May 23, 2018 to honor local winners, Mia Lazar and Ava Lazar, for C‑SPAN’s annual student video documentary competition, StudentCam. During the visit, C‑SPAN will present a StudentCam certificate of merit and oversized prize check to the students during a ceremony of classmates, teachers and family members […]
