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Real Estate Tax Due June 5
Town of Blacksburg Real Estate Tax invoices for the first installment of 2013 have been mailed and are due by Wednesday, June 5, 2013. If you have not yet received a tax statement, call the Department of Financial Services at 540-961-1105.
NRCC Early Learning Center students graduate
Twelve pre-school children recently graduated from the New River Community College Early Learning Center (ELC). The children were honored at a special ceremony on the NRCC campus before an audience of their family and friends.
Registration for H20 Camp is now open!
H2O Camp encourages children to develop a lifelong interest in and appreciation of Swimming. H2O Camp helps promote healthy habits and self esteem, while keeping your child active through exciting games and swimming. Your child will learn skills such as first-aid, leadership and fitness. Registration is open now through June 10.Dates: June 17-21Time: 8 am – 5 pmCost: $140M/$150NM For additional information contact us 540-381-7665.
05/25 & 26: PCC Open Tournament
Saturday May 25, 2013: 18 Holes Stroke Play. Pick your own Foursome and Tee Time or be paired by tournament committee 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Call Pro Shop to Schedule) Social following play (Food and Entertainment Provided) Sunday May 26, 2013: 18 Holes Stroke Play. Tee Times based on Saturday’s play. Awards/Cocktail Party following play.
05/25: March Against Monsanto
March Against Monsanto New River Valley, VA has announced that on May 25, 2013 over 200 participants will join the international grassroots movement, “March Against Monsanto.” Monsanto is the bio-engineering firm responsible for the infiltration of GMO seeds and crops, worldwide. The National organizer, Tami Monroe Canal, started the movement in an effort to raise awareness of the growing urgency to get genetically modified organisms (GMOs) foods labeled or banned in America, where there are...
Galaxy Play Parties Launch in the NRV
Galaxy PlayUSA is launched in the New River Valley, where birthday parties are an adventure that create lifelong memories; featuring a variety of party options including the Princess Ball and Ahoy Mate Pirate Adventures, in addition to the Unbirthday Party Adventure, which is open to the public on select Friday Nights.
Around the New River Valley
New River Valley WorkKeys® Week will be hosted by New River Community College’s Office of Workforce Development June 3 through 6. During the week, the college will offer free Career Readiness Certi [ ... ]
Fin’s Summer Camp registrations are now open at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center, providing a memorable and meaningful summer camp option for youth ages 7-11. These week long day camps are action-p [ ... ]
Some scandals currently engulfing Washington – such as the Administration’s actions surrounding the terrorist attacks in Benghazi, the Department of Justice (DOJ) having subpoenaed two months of t [ ... ]
Splish, Splash It’s going to be a big bash! Swim over to the Christiansburg Aquatic Center’s “Mermaid” Tea Time. This swimmingly good time will be held, June 9th at 1:30pm. Dive right into a t [ ... ]
Twelve pre-school children recently graduated from the New River Community College Early Learning Center (ELC). The children were honored at a special ceremony on the NRCC campus before an audience of [ ... ]
H2O Camp encourages children to develop a lifelong interest in and appreciation of Swimming. H2O Camp helps promote healthy habits and self esteem, while keeping your child active through exciting gam [ ... ]
Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad (BVRS) is hosting an open house Saturday,June 15, 1-5pm. Bring the family and enjoy lunch, a car extrication demo, and meet the volunteers. For more information on ev [ ... ]
A preparation course for the SAT (the college admission test) will be offered at New River Community College’s site at the New River Valley Mall in Christiansburg from Monday, July 22 through Thursd [ ... ]
In honor of Dr. John Blair Radford’s 200th birthday, the Radford Heritage Foundation will host “Celebrate Radford 2013” on May 25 at Glencoe Museum. “Celebrate Radford 2013” will be a celebr [ ... ]
Chapter AU, Virginia, of the P.E.O. Sisterhood in Blacksburg has recently awarded Jean B. Duerr Scholarships to four recipients. The award was established in 1992 in memory of Jean B. Duerr, who was a [ ... ]
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When you need a plumber, who do you call?
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While we are getting responses to last week's question about the best places in the NRV to have your car serviced, it's time to weigh in on a new question for our Community Share. We are looking for recommendations for plumbers in the area. Keep in mind, the New River Valley covers four counties: Montgomery, Pulaski, Floyd, and Giles Counties. Your input will help a lot of newcomers to the area make informed choices when they need assistance. Leave your recommendations in the comments area below.
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Some scandals currently engulfing Washington – such as the Administration’s actions surrounding the terrorist attacks in Benghazi, the Department of Justice (DOJ) having subpoenaed two months of the Associated Press’ phone records, and investigations into the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) imp [ ... ]
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Yes, Hillary Clinton, ex-Secretary-of-State, emotionally cried out this in an investigation of the Bengazi tragedy. It took the lives of her diplomatic corps!!! It does matter because you set up a diplomatic station in Bengazi. It shows the lack of coordination as I stated about in [ ... ]
>>ReadmoreBenghazi: As part of the House’s continuing efforts to determine what took place before, during, and after the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform recently held a hearing featuring three whistleblowers, [ ... ]
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Farmers Markets
Rt 460 (Rt11) between Salem (east) and Christiansburg (west). Traveling from Salem look for speed li [ ... ]
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The Radford Farmer's Market is located in the Norwood Square public parking lot located on East Main [ ... ]
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Come see live music, sample fresh harvested produce, or spin a hula hoop in the sunshine. The Blacks [ ... ]
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Co-operative fresh market featuring locally produced vegetables, fruit, plants, jams, jellies, baked [ ... ]
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Floyd Farmers Market begins May 29th and runs throughout the summer on Saturday mornings from 8 am u [ ... ]
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Draper Valley Farmer's Market is located at the historic Draper Mercantile & Trading Company nea [ ... ]
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Farmers Market on the Farm (540) 921-2466 x 3 White Gate Local grown produce, homemade pastries, din [ ... ]
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The Narrows Farmers Market is located on Monroe Street in downtown Narrows. The Market has several t [ ... ]
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The Pulaski Farmers' Market is held every Saturday from May 3rd through October 4th at the [ ... ]
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