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Monday, March 8
Continuing: “ARTGAWK”
Radford University Art Museum Director Dr. Steve Arbury and guest curator John H. Bowles have put together this exhibit subtitled “Choice Pickings from the Radford University Permanent Collection.” Through April 17.
When: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday noon until 4 p.m.
Where: RU Art Museum at the Covington Center, Radford
Cost: Free
Now Open: “New Voice: Emerging Artists” and “Portraits and Backgrounds: Pencil Drawings”
For the annual “New Voice: Emerging Artists,” regional university art instructors are invited to recommend current and former students who are either just starting along their artistic paths, or who are somehow changing their artistic journey in a significant way. Eleven exhibitors are part of this ninth annual show in the Hayloft Gallery. In the Falcon Gallery, Roanoke artist Steve Lash has a solo show titled “Portraits and Backgrounds: Pencil Drawings,” which features finely detailed works with elements of contemporary life, paralleled with different aspects of the cultural past. Both shows run through April 3. Visit www.floydartcenter.org to learn more.
When: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane South, Floyd
Cost: Free admission
Contact: 745-2784
Art by Sally Mook
“Let Me Entertain You” is the title of artist Sally Mook’s show in the downtown Blacksburg fine art gallery Art Pannonia. Come enjoy a collection of works by Blacksburg’s own beloved New Age satirist, while observing COVID safety practices.
When:
Where: Art Pannonia, 114 N. Main St., Blacksburg
Cost: Free to attend
Contact: 552-0336
Tuesday, March 9
Online: Virginia Native Plant Society New River Chapter Meeting
Mosses, liverworts, mushrooms and other fungi are being studied and inventoried at Stadium Woods on the Virginia Tech campus, which is the site of an 11-acre old-growth forest that includes several white oak trees more than 300 years old. Email nrchaptervnps@gmail.com to request Zoom login information.
When: 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Via Zoom
Cost: Free
Contact: Patricia Polentz, polentz@va.net
Sons of Confederate Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery Camp 1784
William Reed will present the “History of the 51st Virginia Regiment.” Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy are also invited to attend. In case of heavy snow or ice that day, the meeting will be cancelled.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Aly’s Family Italian Restaurant, 3204 Riner Road, Christiansburg
Cost: Membership
Contact: 320-4315 or 239-9864
Reading Ramblers
Do you like to read? Do you like to walk? Would you like to get out of the house and take part in a safely distanced group activity while getting a little exercise and intellectual stimulation? Join us on the second and fourth Tuesday each week when we’ll take a walk and talk about what books we’re all currently reading and enjoying. We’ll start at the library and walk roughly 2 miles. Be aware that we live in the mountains and there will be hills and possibly uneven footing (but hopefully no bears!). Dress warmly and with appropriate footwear. Masks required. Call the library for more details. If the weather looks iffy, please call to find out if the program has been cancelled for the day.
When: 11 a.m. to noon
Where: Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, 321 W. Main St., Floyd
Cost: Free
Contact: 745-2947
Starts Today: “Pi-Ku” Day Celebration
March 14 is Pi Day — a day to celebrate all things 3.1415926535 etc. etc. In honor of Pi Day, we are asking you to send us your “Pi-ku” poems. It’s like a haiku poem but instead of lines of 5-7-5 syllables a pi-ku poem is 3-1-4 syllables per line. Here’s an example: “Finding Pi. Math. Numbers are fun.” You can bring your poems to the library or email them to jverostko@mfrl.org. We’ll share them on our Facebook page and post them at our curbside pickup location. Starts Tuesday, March 9, and continues through Friday, March 19.
When: All day
Where: Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, 321 W. Main St., Floyd
Cost: Free
Contact: 745-2947
Wednesday, March 10
Chair Yoga for everybody: Virtual
Join Rachel for 20 minutes of chair yoga, a perfect practice for anytime you want a break but can’t leave your seat. Optional props: a pillow (any size) and a strap (bathrobe tie works great!). Call for details.
When: 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Blacksburg Library, 200 Miller St.
Cost: Free
Contact: 552-8246
Christiansburg Helping Hands — new location
Christiansburg Helping Hands is a community outreach group that endeavors to make items whenever we have learned there is a need. Our members sew, knit and/or crochet items like chemo hats, lap blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for school children, shawls for nursing homes, fleece teddy bears for Emergency Services to pass out to children experiencing a trauma, etc. We have recently added face masks! We meet at Trinity Community Church (outside weather permitting) inside in large Fellowship Room. We wear masks and social distance. We meet most every Wednesday (with the exception of holidays or church schedule priorities). Park in rear of church and enter the double doors there. We welcome new members so we can get more done, as the need is great. Email for information or look for Christiansburg Helping Hands group on Facebook.
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Trinity Community Church, 1505 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg
Cost: Free
Contact: Tina Snyder, knitpic@aol.com
NRV CARES 21st Annual Gala & Auction
Join us for our largest fundraiser of the year! A wonderful selection of items, ranging from artwork and jewelry to a three-night stay at Snowshoe, will be available for bidding starting at noon on March 11 and concluding at 10 p.m. on March 13. Saturday night is gala night, and there will be a special short program airing at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds support our three program areas — parent education, community education and Court Appointed Special Advocates — and our mission of protecting children and strengthening families. All are welcome! Register to participate at https://e.givesmart.com/events/iXq/signUp/.
When: Auction begins March 11 Gala night is March 13
Where: Online
Cost: Free to attend
Contact: Andi Golusky, andi@nrvcares.org, 381-8310
Thursday, March 11
Virtual: “Resurrection Lily” with author Amy Byer Shainman and Ellen Matloff CGC
Please join us as Amy Byer Shainman, also known as the BRCA Responder, discusses her book, “Resurrection Lily: The BRCA Gene, Hereditary Cancer & Lifesaving Whispers from the Grandmother I Never Knew: A Memoir.” Shainman is a patient advocate who provides support and education surrounding BRCA and other hereditary cancer syndromes. She is also the executive producer of the award-winning documentary “Pink & Blue: Colors of Hereditary Cancer.” She is a BRCA-1 gene mutation carrier and a “previvor,” the term for a survivor of a cancer predisposition. Shainman will be joined by Ellen Matloff, certified genetic counselor and president and CEO of My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that provides scalable, updated genetic counseling solutions. In this powerful program, these two genetic cancer experts will share their story and their knowledge, and answer your questions. Go to https://www.facebook.com/Christiansburg-Library-Montgomery-Floyd-Regional-Library-System-Va.
When: 3 to 4 p.m.
Where: Streaming on Facebook
Cost: Free
Contact: 382-6965
Friday, March 12
American Red Cross Blood Drive
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Blacksburg Library, 200 Miller St.
Cost: Free
Contact: 552-8246
Saturday, March 13
Starts Today: Spring Scavenger Hunt
Spring arrives on March 20! Welcome the season with an outdoor hunt for signs of spring! Pick up your scavenger hunt challenge at the library. Complete the challenge, return it to the library, and receive a fun prize! For ages 5-14. Starts Saturday, March 13, and continues through Saturday, March 20.
When: All day
Where: Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, 321 W. Main St.
Cost: Free
Contact: 745-2947
Community Conversations
Community Conversations offers a safe format to listen to and learn about the opinions of others in our community. It’s an opportunity to discover shared interests, intentions and goals and to leave behind assumptions, debates, and judgments. Based on conversations and guidelines developed by Living Room Conversations (https://livingroomconversations.org), these conversations provide a guided method for diverse members of the community to engage in intentional conversation about specific and impactful issues. This month’s topic is Listening Courageously. When you think of being courageous, you might think of facing a common fear like the fear of heights or public speaking. Facing fears like these involves discomfort and uncertainty. We might wonder if the potential benefits will outweigh the potential risks. But why might it take courage to listen? How might listening to different points of view make us feel vulnerable or at risk? And what are the possible benefits? This program takes place online in a small group format, and space is limited. Email jverostko@mfrl.org to reserve your place and to receive the link for the online meeting.
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Online, through Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Cost: Free
Medicare Decisions Made Easy
Are you turning 65 in the next six to 12 months? New to Medicare? Plan on attending this workshop where you can ask questions and learn about all your Medicare options. When can I enroll? What do Medicare Parts A, B, C and D cover? Presenter Linda Walker is a licensed sales agent. Reservations are highly recommended as the class size is limited to six participants. Masks required. Call the Rec Center to RSVP (382-2349) or Linda Walker (529-1308).
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Christiansburg Recreation Center, 1600 N. Franklin St.
Cost: Free
Contact: Linda Walker, 529-1308, lkwalkeragent@gmail.com
Blacksburg Farmers Market
As we continue to navigate changes due to COVID-19, pre-ordering is still strongly encouraged. Use the Shop Online button at https://blacksburgfarmersmarket.com/. The market offers the usual diverse array of products such as seasonal fruits and vegetables, free-range meat, farm-fresh eggs, cut flowers, prepared foods, baked goods, artisanal crafts, honey and much more!
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Blacksburg Farmers Market, 100 Draper Road, Blacksburg
Cost: Free to attend
Contact: Ian Littlejohn, 239-8290
Sunday, March 14
Hiking Tour and Wine Tasting
Join owner Yvan Béliveau for a special guided hiking tour of the vineyard and winery at Beliveau Farm followed by a wine tasting. Learn the history of our grapes and the nuances of wine making in Southwest Virginia. Space is limited — call to reserve your ticket. Future hike dates are scheduled twice a month throughout the year. Visit https://www.beliveaufarm.com/.
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Beliveau Farm Winery, 3899 Eakin Farm Road, Blacksburg
Cost: $30
Contact: 961-0505
Monday, March 15
Virtual — Transient Canvas
Virginia Tech’s Music on Mondays series presents Boston-based contemporary duo Transient Canvas, with their performance titled “Crossroads.” Featuring mostly electroacoustic music, this program seeks to build connections over vast distances through music that is both energetically engulfing and vulnerably fragile. Bass clarinetist Amy Advocat and marimbist Matt Sharrock relish the creative potential of working with living composers, having amassed a varied repertoire of over 80 commissioned works in addition to working with hundreds of student composers from all over the world. In August 2017, their first album, “Sift,” was released to rave reviews. KLANG New Music called it “one of the more refreshing things I’ve heard in recent years.” Go to https://www.performingarts.vt.edu/ for access.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Wednesday, March 17
MEETING VIA ZOOM: Blacksburg Breakfast Lions Club Meeting
Blacksburg Breakfast Lions Club is resuming monthly meetings via Zoom. The club welcomes new members to get involved with the group. We meet virtually on the first and third Wednesday of each month. To learn more about us, go to https://www.facebook.com/BLACKSBURGBREAKFASTLIONSCLUB/.
When: 7 to 8 a.m.
Where: Online, via Zoom, Blacksburg
Cost: Membership
Contact: Rosemary Hartmann, rmhartmann1@gmail.com
VCC “Noon Knowledge” Webinar: How to Make the Most Online with a Limited Budget
Nonprofits often try to cut costs at every turn. However, many are unequipped and lacking in proper expertise on how to effectively save money when it comes to IT spending — without damaging the organization. How can you make the most of your IT budget? Jonathan Evenden with Aegis IT Solutions leads this session for Virginia Community Capital’s Noon Knowledge series. Register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2LEuuDP_QFGCpEW0fH3N-Q.
When: Noon
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Christiansburg Helping Hands — new location
Christiansburg Helping Hands is a community outreach group that endeavors to make items whenever we have learned there is a need. Our members sew, knit and/or crochet items like chemo hats, lap blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for school children, shawls for nursing homes, fleece teddy bears for Emergency Services to pass out to children experiencing a trauma, etc. We have recently added face masks! We meet at Trinity Community Church (outside weather permitting) inside in large Fellowship Room. We wear masks and social distance. We meet most every Wednesday (with the exception of holidays or church schedule priorities). Park in rear of church and enter the double doors there. We welcome new members so we can get more done, as the need is great. Email for information or look for Christiansburg Helping Hands group on Facebook.
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Trinity Community Church, 1505 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg
Cost: Free
Contact: Tina Snyder, knitpic@aol.com
Thursday, March 18
Webinar: VCC’s Refocus & Rebuild Series 3: Technology/IT Needs
Topic: When do you buy software — or when do you write and make it yourself? Jonathan Evenden with Aegis IT Solutions will tell us. Series 3 of Virginia Community Capital’s Refocus & Rebuild webinars focuses on various aspects of technology/IT needs and concerns for businesses and organizations of all sizes. To register, go to https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c-gTYbUfS4GwQGBGM5Gygg.
When: Noon
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Knitting 102: Virtual
Knitting 102 will pick up with… picking up! Learn how to retrieve dropped stitches, increase and decrease your work, and cast off your finished project. Workshop will take place over GoToMeeting. Call the Blacksburg Library at for more information and a workshop link.
When: 5 to 6 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Contact: 552-8246
Saturday, March 20
Teens Cook: Soup: Virtual
Watch your librarians and try your hand at making homemade soup.
When: 1 p.m.
Where: MFRL Library Online
Cost: Free
Contact: 382-6965
Blacksburg Farmers Market
As we continue to navigate changes due to COVID-19, pre-ordering is still strongly encouraged. Use the Shop Online button at https://blacksburgfarmersmarket.com/. The market offers the usual diverse array of products such as seasonal fruits and vegetables, free-range meat, farm-fresh eggs, cut flowers, prepared foods, baked goods, artisanal crafts, honey and much more!
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Blacksburg Farmers Market, 100 Draper Road, Blacksburg
Cost: Free to attend
Contact: Ian Littlejohn, 239-8290
Monday, March 22
Virtual — Music From the Caribbean: World Premiere of the Clarinet Sonata by Roger J. Henry
Virginia Tech’s Music on Mondays series is delighted to welcome back music professors Yevgeny Dokshansky, clarinet, and Hsiang Tu, piano, in a world premiere of a newly composed clarinet sonata by the Trinidad and Tobago composer Roger J. Henry. Listeners will be enveloped by the sweet sounds of Caribbean music despite the fact that the work was composed entirely while Henry was on lockdown due to COVID-19. The five-movement composition, as the composer has put it, is “a rollercoaster of emotions.” The rhythms, accents and colors of the music of Trinidad and Tobago are further explored in Henry’s Trio No. 2 for clarinet, violin and piano, featuring Virginia Tech’s violin professor John Irrera, which rounds off this colorful and exciting program. Go to https://www.performingarts.vt.edu/ for access.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Tuesday, March 23
Reading Ramblers
Do you like to read? Do you like to walk? Would you like to get out of the house and take part in a safely distanced group activity while getting a little exercise and intellectual stimulation? Join us on the second and fourth Tuesday each week when we’ll take a walk and talk about what books we’re all currently reading and enjoying. We’ll start at the library and walk roughly 2 miles. Be aware that we live in the mountains and there will be hills and possibly uneven footing (but hopefully no bears!). Dress warmly and with appropriate footwear. Masks required. Call the library for more details. If the weather looks iffy, please call to find out if the program has been cancelled for the day.
When: 11 a.m. to noon
Where: Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, 321 W. Main St., Floyd
Cost: Free
Contact: 745-2947
Webinar: A Conversation on the Future of Hip Hop in the Academy
Hip hop is a musical genre and culture that emerged in the mid-1970s in New York City and rapidly expanded into a global phenomenon, developing both as an increasingly interdisciplinary art form, and as a cultural practice and discourse that intersects with sociology, political science, English, urban affairs, anthropology, history, marketing, Africana studies, visual arts, dance, technology and more. The extraordinary range of interdisciplinarity in Hip Hop has attracted attention in academia since the late 1980s, and this engagement continues to grow. Through conversation with A.D. Carson, Virginia Tech faculty members and Virginia Tech students, we will explore possible futures for Hip Hop in the academy, based on Carson’s experiences as a professor of Hip Hop in the music department at the University of Virginia, and on the experiences of the VTDITC Hip Hop Studies community. Please register in advance. Go to https://www.performingarts.vt.edu/ and click on the event.
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free and open to the public
Wednesday, March 24
Christiansburg Helping Hands — new location
Christiansburg Helping Hands is a community outreach group that endeavors to make items whenever we have learned there is a need. Our members sew, knit and/or crochet items like chemo hats, lap blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for school children, shawls for nursing homes, fleece teddy bears for Emergency Services to pass out to children experiencing a trauma, etc. We have recently added face masks! We meet at Trinity Community Church (outside weather permitting) inside in large Fellowship Room. We wear masks and social distance. We meet most every Wednesday (with the exception of holidays or church schedule priorities). Park in rear of church and enter the double doors there. We welcome new members so we can get more done, as the need is great. Email for information or look for Christiansburg Helping Hands group on Facebook.
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Trinity Community Church, 1505 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg
Cost: Free
Contact: Tina Snyder, knitpic@aol.com
Friday, March 26
Outdoor Book Sale
Weather permitting! $5 per bag or $1 for hardbacks, and $.50 for paperbacks. Gift books available at $2 each. Call the library for more details and to confirm sale.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Blacksburg Library, 200 Miller St.
Cost: Free
Contact: 552-8246
Saturday, March 27
Blacksburg Farmers Market
As we continue to navigate changes due to COVID-19, pre-ordering is still strongly encouraged. Use the Shop Online button at https://blacksburgfarmersmarket.com/. The market offers the usual diverse array of products such as seasonal fruits and vegetables, free-range meat, farm-fresh eggs, cut flowers, prepared foods, baked goods, artisanal crafts, honey and much more!
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Blacksburg Farmers Market, 100 Draper Road, Blacksburg
Cost: Free to attend
Contact: Ian Littlejohn, 239-8290
Sunday, March 28
Hot Diggety Dawg, It’s Spring!
Celebrate spring with us at Beliveau Farm as we host a day totally devoted to dogs! Bring your best fur friend out and dress them to impress: we will have a dog parade at 3 p.m. Wine, beer and food (including specialty hot dogs) will be available for purchase. Beliveau will collect donations for local animal shelters, so please bring food, toys, old bedding for cages, puppy pads, cat litter and milk replacement. Please bring your mask for trips inside the building, and remember to keep your dog on a leash except in designated zooming areas. Reservations are STRONGLY encouraged and will receive priority seating we will accommodate as many walk-ins as possible but do have limited capacity. Reservations are required by phone at 961-0505 (cannot be made by email or Facebook message). You may also bring your own chairs or blanket to spread out in the yard. No outside food or beverages other than water allowed.
When: Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Beliveau Farm Winery, 3899 Eakin Farm Road, Blacksburg
Cost: Free to attend
Contact: Caroline Loveland, wine@beliveauestate.com, 961-0505
Wednesday, March 31
Peep Science
Watch as our librarians experiment and learn from marshmallow peeps!
When: 1 p.m.
Where: MFRL Library Online
Cost: Free
Contact: 382-6965
Thursday, April 1
Webinar — VCC’s Refocus & Rebuild Series 3: Technology/IT Needs
Topic: Cyber security/obligations/insurance. Series 3 of Virginia Community Capital’s Refocus & Rebuild webinars focuses on various aspects of technology/IT needs and concerns for businesses and organizations of all sizes. To register, go to https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c-gTYbUfS4GwQGBGM5Gygg.
When: Noon
Where: Online
Cost: Free