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| Wednesday, October 01, 2008 |
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Travel Trip Breaks Interstate Park (8:00AM)
You must register by Wednesday, October 1st for this October 9th and 10th trip. Explore the heart of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains with an overnight stay at the Breaks Interstate Park Lodge. The park features over 25 miles of nature trails, Lake Lure with native bass and bluegill. Hike a portion of the park trail system to take in breathtaking views of the mountains and take in a nature program with the park rangers. You will have time to explore the park featuring 25 miles of nature trails, Lake Lure with native bass and bluegill or rent a pedal boat to explore the 12 acre lake. During the evening we will visit Mountain Art Works, a unique restaurant and gallery featuring Appalachian artists, mountain music and really good food. We will also take in the Ralph Stanley Museum, an interactive museum combining the career of Ralph Stanley and the history of traditional mountain music. Meals will be on your own. The cost is $115 double, $135 single transportation and admission fees.
Contact Info : For more information contact Kemvia Adams-Bush at 540-382-6975
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Blacksburg Sports Club Meeting (11:30AM)
Wednesday, October 1st. The speaker will be Curt Newsome, Offensive Line Coach for the Hokies. Cost for lunch is $7.00. Food Service begins at 11:30 AM, at Custom Catering, located at the corner of North Main Street and Patrick Henry Drive. The complete program, with lunch, runs from noon until 1:00 PM; therefore, one may enjoy the entire program during lunch hour. Speakers from the Virginia Tech and Blacksburg High School Athletic Departments, with an occasional "outside" speaker, inform and entertain our membership. You may pay the annual individual membership dues of $20 ($30 per couple) at any weekly meeting, and they are good for one year -- July 1 to June 30.
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Tumble Bears Gymnastics (4:15PM)
Tumbling for preschool , kindergarten, and 1st grade boys and girls. Tumbling skills, warm ups, listing skills. You'd never know we put results ahead of fun! Class is held every Wednesday at 4:15pm for 3&4 year olds. 5:00 pm for 5&6 year olds. Location 44 Fourth St ,Pulaski. Center Stage School of Dance
Contact Info : Call 540-980-0632.
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| Thursday, October 02, 2008 |
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Mt. Tabor Rd. Lane Closure (7:30AM)
The northeast bound lane of the 300 to 400 block of Mt. Tabor Road will be closed on October 2 from 9AM to 3PM in order for a contractor to install sidewalk, a section of curb and gutter, and remove a tree. This is work associated with the Mt. Tabor Village Subdivision. The contractor will have signage and flaggers stationed along the street to direct traffic.
Contact Info : For more information, contact Randy Formica at 961-1126 or rformica@blacksburg.gov.
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Blue Ridge Tour & Tasting (8:00AM)
The registration deadline is Thursday, October 2nd for this October 11th Excursion. A unique excursion along the back roads to take in three unique sites featuring the Shooting Creek Brewery, a family-owned artisanal microbrewery; the Blacksnake Meadery, which produces wine strength meads from fermented diluted honey and Foggy Ridge Cider for an Apple Tasting Festival, where you can learn about heirloom apples and sample a unique cider-brandy blend. Participants to pay own tasting fees. Lunch will be on your own along the Crooked Road. The fee is $15.
Contact Info : For more information contact Kemvia Adams-Bush at 540-382-6975
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Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (8:00AM)
Registration deadline is October 2 for this October 17th Excursion. “Goin’ courting” has never been as much fun as in this boisterous and rambunctious musical set in the 1850’s Oregon wilderness. Millie’s plan to civilize and marry off her six rowdy brothers backfires when the brothers, kidnap women from a neighboring town to be their wives. Lunch at the Wohlfahrt Haus Theater will be served prior to the production. The cost is $47.
Contact Info : For more information, call Kemvia Adams-Bush at 540-382-6975
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Entrepreneur Express: Moving Your Business Forward (9:00AM)
October 2nd 9:00am to 1:00pm. Interactive workshops and networking with resource providers will help you grow your existing business or help get your business idea off the ground. To be held at the Best Western at 1501 Tyler Ave. in Radford. Box lunch provided if you pre-register.
Contact Info : Call Michelle Linkhous at (540) 639-2202
Url: http://www.vastartup.org
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| Friday, October 03, 2008 |
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U.S. Army Flyover Hosted By The Virginia Tech Corps Of Cadets (1:00PM)
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and the Army ROTC Department will sponsor, barring weather or operational factors, a military aircraft flyover with two AH-64 Apache attack helicopters from the Combat Aviation Brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division from Fort Bragg, N.C., during pre-game ceremonies of the Virginia Tech vs. Western Kentucky University football game to be held Saturday, Oct. 4. The flight will be led by Capt. Cliff Anders, Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Class of 1999. Anders is a former Virginia Tech football player, who played in the Sugar Bowl against Florida State University in 2000.��
This weekend’s game is part of Virginia Tech Homecoming weekend and the annual Highty-Tighty Reunion. The Highty-Tighty Alumni Band will perform during the pre-game show along with the current cadet band. The detachment from the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade will arrive in our area on Friday, Oct. 3 and will conduct practice runs between 8:45 and 9:15 a.m.
Contact Info : Contact Col. Rock Roszak at (540) 231-9369
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First Friday Music And Art Event At Art Under The Sun Gallery (4:00PM)
October 3rd. Every First Friday of the month brings a new and exciting music/art event at Art Under The Sun Gallery! Combining a featured artist who's work is on display for the week starting on that First Friday, with a musical performance that enhances the art experience. Located next to the Floyd Country Store, with their live music jam that lasts later into the night. Art Under The Sun Gallery, 302 S. Locust Street (Lower Level) in Floyd.
Contact Info : For more information, call (540) 745-PENS
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Url: http://www.ArtUnderTheSun.org
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Oktoberfest Is Back At Mountain Lake. (5:00PM)
Oktoberfest is back at Mountain Lake. The dates are October 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st and November 1st. The schedule of events start at 5:00pm with the Bierarten featuring German Beers, Wines and Spiced Cider until 10:00pm. From 5:00pm to 6:00pm there will be an Appetizer Grill with German Sausages, Fresh Bake Rolls and Condiments. The Feast of Oktoberfest runs from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with a traditional German buffet, a cold banquet table, a carving station with roasted pig and a Fresh Baked Pastry and Sweets Bar. The entertainment gets underway at 7:00pm with the Saurkraut Band, a German Oompah Band. Tickets are $35.00 per person for adults and children ages 12 and over and $17.50 for children 4 - 11. Alcoholioc beverages are extra.
Contact Info : Call 800.346.3334 before the tickets are sold out!!!!!!
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Hokie Traditions Homecoming Spirit Rally (6:00PM)
October 3rd at 6:00pm at the Cassell Coliseum Steps. The Student Alumni Associates of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association encourage fans to come out and show their support to Coach Beamer and the team as they prepare for the homecoming game against Western Kentucky. Featuring the Hokie Bird, cheerleaders, High Techs, Highty-Tighties, Dance Company at Virginia Tech, the Flaming VT and the Low Techs. Plus free giveaways and great prizes, 2008 HokieZone "Top Ten" shirts (for sale for $10 and some will be thrown out to the crowd"), best Coach Foster Half Time Speech competition, the Lunchpail Van and introduction of the 2008 Homecoming Court. Fan parking will be available in the Cassell lot.
Contact Info : For more information contact Laura Wedin at 540.231.6285
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Url: http://www.alumni.vt.edu/peprallies/index.html
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Friday Night Jamboree (6:30PM)
The Floyd Country Store is more than a music venue. It has become a traditional gathering place on Friday nights for musicians, dancers, and visitors from all over the world. The Friday Night Jamboree is an outstanding and authentic experience you can share with new visitors to Floyd. Many of those who attend the Jamboree are regulars, and for them, the Jamboree is a place to see old friends week after week. But the Jamboree also gets visitors every week from all across the country, and very frequently from around the world. At the Jamboree, we’re all very proud of and grateful to the musicians who bring their instruments and their talent to the store every week. The show starts every Friday at 6:30pm and they will play till we close around 10:30 to 11:00pm. Check out our September schedule here: Friday, October 3
6:30 Janet Turner & Friends
7:30 2 Young 2 Old
9:00 Last Minute Bluegrass Friday, October 10
6:30 Down Home Gospel
7:30 The Wild Turkeys
9:00 Gills Creek Grass Friday, October 17
6:30 New Horizon Gospel
7:30 Katie & The Bubbatones
9:00 Master Grass Friday, October 24
6:30 TBA
7:30 The Black Twig Pickers
9:00 The Clyde Williams Band Friday, October 31
6:30 Bill & Maggie
7:30 Statement Bluegrass
9:00 The Buck Mountain Band
Contact Info : 540-745-4563
Url: http://www.floydcountrystore.com
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| Saturday, October 04, 2008 |
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Breakfast Buffet (7:00AM)
Floyd County Rescue Squad is hosting a delicious breakfast on Saturday, October 4, from 7am to 11am at Station 1. Station 1 is located at 452 Floyd Hwy N (221 N), just outside of town limits. The breakfast will be featuring bacon, sausage, ham, biscuits-n-gravy, scrambled eggs, and regular and chocolate chip pancakes. An "All-You-Can-Eat" breakfast is $7, a child between the ages of 3-12 is $5, and any children under the age of 3 will eat for FREE.
Contact Info : Deborah Gates (540) 745-2800
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Park UMC Yard Sale And Bake Sale (8:00AM)
Park United Methodist Church Yard Sale and Bake Sale. 306 Park Street, Christiansburg. All proceeds benefit our children's ministries. Come check out all the attic treasures and delicious food!
Contact Info : 540-382-4062
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Url: http://www.parkumc.net
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42nd Annual Floyd County Arts And Crafts Festival (8:00AM)
October 4th from 9:00am to 5:00pm and October 5th from 12:00Noon to 5:00pm. Crafters display original crafts along with locally grown pumpkins, apples, cabbage and homemade jams, jellies and relishes. To be held at Floyd County High School, 721 Baker St. in Floyd.
Contact Info : For more information contact Pat Shelor at 540.745.3117
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Pulaski Fest 2008 (9:00AM)
October 4th at Jackson Park in Pulaski. Pulaski Fest is a family friendly, fun-filled day featuring live music, entertainment, local vendors, arts & crafts, local authors, a Farmers Market, flea market, a sidewalk sale and more! This year we are featuring Action Pets USA, a fast paced, high energy pet show that includes unique tricks, amazing stunts, along with lots of audience participation. In addition we will have performances from the Virginia Highlands Pipe and Drum Corps, the Kazoobie Kazoo Show, local musicians and more. There are also lots of fun activities for the kids including Sumo Suits and Sky Bikes! The festival is held rain or shine, so make sure to stop by for a fun-filled family day!
Contact Info : Barbara Tate at (540) 994-8627 or Donna Cope at 540-295-5139
Url: http://www.PulaskiFest.com
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AKA WEAR IT PINK CAMPAIGN-Program Oct 4 (10:00AM)
Tau Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month with our annual WEAR it PINK Campaign SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 – AWARENESS PROGRAM FREE Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar Presentations by: Karanita Mary Ojomo, M.D. New River Valley Cancer Care Center Pulaski Community Hospital Margaret K. Bassett MPH, MS, RN Waldron College of Health & Human Services Radford University School of Nursing - Associate Professor 10:00 am - 12:00 pm L. Brinkley Education Building (Located directly behind Pulaski Community Hospital) 2400 Lee Highway Pulaski, Virginia 24301 Refreshments will be served. For more information or questions, please contact Carlotta Lewis at carlottalewis@hotmail.com
Contact Info : Tau Mu Omega Chapter of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
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Url: http://www.tmoaka.org/AKA/index.php
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U.S. Army Flyover Hosted By The Virginia Tech Corps Of Cadets (1:00PM)
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and the Army ROTC Department will sponsor, barring weather or operational factors, a military aircraft flyover with two AH-64 Apache attack helicopters from the Combat Aviation Brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division from Fort Bragg, N.C., during pre-game ceremonies of the Virginia Tech vs. Western Kentucky University football game to be held Saturday, Oct. 4. The flight will be led by Capt. Cliff Anders, Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Class of 1999. Anders is a former Virginia Tech football player, who played in the Sugar Bowl against Florida State University in 2000.��
This weekend’s game is part of Virginia Tech Homecoming weekend and the annual Highty-Tighty Reunion. The Highty-Tighty Alumni Band will perform during the pre-game show along with the current cadet band. The detachment from the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade will arrive in our area on Friday, Oct. 3 and will conduct practice runs between 8:45 and 9:15 a.m.
Contact Info : Contact Col. Rock Roszak at (540) 231-9369
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Oktoberfest Is Back At Mountain Lake. (5:00PM)
Oktoberfest is back at Mountain Lake. The dates are October 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st and November 1st. The schedule of events start at 5:00pm with the Bierarten featuring German Beers, Wines and Spiced Cider until 10:00pm. From 5:00pm to 6:00pm there will be an Appetizer Grill with German Sausages, Fresh Bake Rolls and Condiments. The Feast of Oktoberfest runs from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with a traditional German buffet, a cold banquet table, a carving station with roasted pig and a Fresh Baked Pastry and Sweets Bar. The entertainment gets underway at 7:00pm with the Saurkraut Band, a German Oompah Band. Tickets are $35.00 per person for adults and children ages 12 and over and $17.50 for children 4 - 11. Alcoholioc beverages are extra.
Contact Info : Call 800.346.3334 before the tickets are sold out!!!!!!
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Center In The Square 25th Anniversary Gala (8:00PM)
This Year 25th Anniversary Gala This celebration will be one of the largest and most luxurious black tie events in Center in the Square's history.
Contact Info : Center in the Square
Deborah Goglia
Community Relations Director
one market Square, Fifth Floor
Roanoke, VA 24011
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| Sunday, October 05, 2008 |
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Center In The Square 25th Anniversary Gala
This Year 25th Anniversary Gala This celebration will be one of the largest and most luxurious black tie events in Center in the Square's history.
Contact Info : Center in the Square
Deborah Goglia
Community Relations Director
one market Square, Fifth Floor
Roanoke, VA 24011
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42nd Annual Floyd County Arts And Crafts Festival (8:00AM)
October 4th from 9:00am to 5:00pm and October 5th from 12:00Noon to 5:00pm. Crafters display original crafts along with locally grown pumpkins, apples, cabbage and homemade jams, jellies and relishes. To be held at Floyd County High School, 721 Baker St. in Floyd.
Contact Info : For more information contact Pat Shelor at 540.745.3117
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Blacksburg Fire Department Open House (8:00AM)
The Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department is holding its annual Open House, Sunday, October 5 from 1-4 p.m., at station #2, 2700 Prices Fork Road. Light refreshments will be provided by Montgomery Regional Hospital. Bring a camera and take a picture with Firefighter Hokie. Sparky The Fire Dog and Smokey Bear will also make guest appearances. There will be a moon bouncer, balloons, and more! Come out and tour the station and spend Sunday afternoon with your firefighters. This event kicks off National Fire Prevention Week. Your home should be a safe haven. Do you regularly check for home fire hazards? Fire departments responded to nearly 400,000 home fires in 2006. That’s why this years theme is “It’s Fire Prevention Week: Prevent Home Fires!”
Contact Info : For more information, call the Blacksburg Fire Department at (540) 961-1175
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Lunch With The Radford Fire Department (11:00AM)
Sunday, October 5th from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Come and enjoy lunch with the fire department. There will be barbecue, baked beans, cole slaw, chips, dessert and drinks. To be held at the Radford Fire Department, 1500 Wadsworth St. in Radford. $7 for meal; $3 for sandwich only and $8 for barbecue by the pound.
Contact Info : For more information call (540) 731-3617
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University Bookstore Homecoming 5K Run/Walk And 1-Mile Fun Run (12:00PM)
October 5th at 12:00pm at Margaret Beeks Elementary School in Blacksburg. In celebration of Virginia Tech homecoming. The fun run begins at noon and the 5K begins at 1 p.m. Day of registration available between 9 a.m. and noon. Trophies awarded in various age groups in the 5K, ribbons to the winners of the fun run. Rain or shine. The cost is $15, 5K early registration by noon October 2nd, $5 for fun run early registration, $20 for 5K late registration and $10 for fun run late registration.
Contact Info : For more information call 540.231.6856
Url: http://www.recsports.vt.edu
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Autumn Leaf Special (1:30PM)
The Town of Pulaski is sponsoring a trolley tour called the Autumn Leaf Special. When the leaves turn colors of vibrant oranges and reds and a chill hits the air. It’s the perfect time to take off for an afternoon ride through the Town and County of Pulaski to enjoy the beauty of our area. This guided tour will feature Gatewood Park. The tour is Sunday, Oct. 5, with two guided tours being offered at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The fee is just $2 per person. Children under 13 are free.
Contact Info : To register for the trolley tour call 994-8627
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| Monday, October 06, 2008 |
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Christiansburg Fall Clean Up Schedule (8:00AM)
The Town of Christiansburg has set the semi-annual fall clean-up for a two-week period beginning October 4th through October 18th. During this time, residents of the Town desiring special trash pick-up must place these materials with their garbage on the regular pick-up day. While there is no charge for items picked up during this time, there will be a charge assessed for items placed out after October 18th. Special trucks will pick up extra items not appropriate for normal weekly pick-up. Items must be placed within 10 feet of the street pavement and must be placed in piles separate from normal trash. Loose materials, except for leaves, must be placed in containers not exceeding 32 gallons. The Town will not be responsible for items placed at or near the street that are not intended for pick-up. Examples of items the Town WILL pick-up during fall clean-up include: - Furniture
- Appliances including sinks and tubs (limit 2 per household)
- Tires (limit 4 per household; no larger than 16-inch)
- Tire rims (no limit)
- Tree limbs, trimmings, brush
- Leaves (loose, do not bag)
- Landscape timbers
- Paint cans and sealer cans (only if open and dry)
- Barrels/drums (only if dry, ends are removed and did not contain hazardous material)
Separate materials into piles by material type. Pile loose leaves, tree limbs and trimmings in separate piles. A leaf vacuum will pick up leaves beginning October 22, 2007. Pile logs and tree limbs, 4-inches in diameter and smaller, separate from logs and tree limbs larger than 4-inches. Log must have a maximum length of 4 feet and all limbs must be removed. Do not block drainage ditches, gutters, sidewalks, water meters and sewer cleanouts. Examples of items the Town WILL NOT pick-up during fall clean up include: - Construction and demolition materials (including but not limited to wood, metal, concrete, stone, etc., except as noted above.)
- Heavy machinery
- Automobile parts
- Kerosene heaters
- Fuel oil tanks of any size
- Truck, tractor and trailer tires larger than 16-inch
- Hazardous household wastes such as paint, pesticides and cleaning chemicals
- Tree stumps
- Tree/brush materials associated with land/lot clearing for construction
- Railroad Ties
Contact Info : Citizens are encouraged to call the Town Hall at 382-6120 for clarification before placing out questionable items
Url: http://www.christiansburg.org
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Radford Fiddle And Banjo Jam On The Coffee Mill Sidewalk (7:00PM)
The Coffee Mill invites you to come join in this bluegrass jam session. You can join in with your own instrument or just enjoy the sounds. They advise that you come early to get your table as a large crowd typically gathers. Whether you're an old-school bluegrass fan or just a college student looking for live entertainment, The Coffee Mill is the place to be.
Contact Info : The Coffee Mill
1144 East Main Street
Radford, VA 24141
540-267-2008
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Url: http://coffeemillonline.com
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| Tuesday, October 07, 2008 |
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Rally For The Cure Golf Tournament (1:00PM)
October 7th at 1:00pm. Sponsored by the Blacksburg Country Club's Women Golf Association with women, men or mixed teams. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen For the Cure. At the Blacksaburg Country Club. Entry fees $65 to $99, $100 for a hole sponsorship; includes cookout and prizes following the tournament.
Contact Info : For more information contact Lynn Martin at 540.951.0116.
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After School Rock Climbing (3:30PM)
Each Tuesday starting October 7th from 3:30pm to 5:00pm at Harding Avenue Elementary School. Montgomery County Parks & Recreation will be running an after school rock climbing program to be held at Auburn Elementary School and Harding Avenue Elementary. Child must register through the Parks and Recreation administrative office and have signed permission slip and waiver on file before participating in climbing program. Parents must provide own transportation on open session dates. All K – 5 children are eligible to register. The cost is $10.
Contact Info : For more information, contact Brad Buchanan at 540-382-6975
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Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department Parade (7:00PM)
Tuesday, October 7th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in downtown Christiansburg. Come join the fun as fire and rescue vehicles hold their 5th annual parade down Main Street in downtown Christiansburg.
Contact Info : For more information, contact Montgomery County Emergency Services at 540-382-4388.
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Blacksburg Master Chorale (7:30PM)
Every Tuesday, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Blacksburg Master Chorale, under the direction of Brian Gendron, meets at the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, 701 Church St. S.E. in Blacksburg. Membership dues are $35 plus cost of music.
Contact Info : For more information contact Patty Waring, (540) 562-0801
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Url: http://www.blacksburgmasterchorale.com
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| Wednesday, October 08, 2008 |
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The Bunker Tour (8:00AM)
Registration deadline is October 8 for this October 16th excursion. Experience a 1 hour walking tour exploring the former U.S. Government relocation facility at the Greenbrier Resort. The Exhibit Gallery features artifacts and reproductions representing the security and communications area, dormitories, a video of the Cold War and other materials relevant to the bunker. Lunch will be on your own at Draper’s Caf� with time on your own to visit the shops at the Greenbrier offering a rich selection of clothing, footwear, jewelry and art. The cost is $45.
Contact Info : For more information call Kemvia Adams-Bush at 540-382-6975
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Virginia Tech To Test Emergency Notification System (10:00AM)
Wednesday, October 8th between 10:00am and 10:30am. Virginia Tech will conduct a campus-wide test of its emergency notification system. During this event, the university will simultaneously test several elements of its emergency notification system, including
• The outdoor siren system;
• The university’s broadcast e-mail system, which sends a message to all student, faculty, and staff campus e-mail addresses (e-mails that end with @vt.edu);
• The emergency notification version of the university homepage;
• VT Alerts, which can send SMS (text) messages to mobile devises; instant messages to AOL, MSN, and Yahoo users; calls to home, office, or mobile phone numbers; and e-mails to non-Virginia Tech addresses; and
• The new electronic message boards in all general assignment classrooms. In past years, the university has successfully tested individual elements of its emergency notification system; this test will deploy several elements simultaneously to more accurately simulate how the university community would receive important information during an actual event. Following, the test, all students, faculty, and staff will be asked to respond to a survey in order to help the university assess the test and better understand how the community received the test information. Participation in the survey is strongly encouraged in order provide the university with comprehensive feedback. VT Alerts messages will appear from
• 89361 for text messages;
• (540) 232-1000 for phone calls; and
• alerts@vt.edu for non-university e-mail accounts. VT Alerts IMs [Please see Notes About IM below] will appear from
• nnnalert5 or nnnalert6 for AIM users;
• nnnalertp1a1@3nonline.com or nnnalertp1a2@3nonline.com for MSN users; and
• nnnp1a1 or nnnp1a2 for Yahoo users. The subject line for the test message will be “TEST: Virginia Tech Emergency Notification System.” The message will begin with “This is a test of the Virginia Tech Emergency Notification System …”
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Blacksburg Sports Club Meeting (11:30AM)
Wednesday, October 8th. This week's speaker is David Crist, Head Coach for the Blacksburg Bruins.Cost for lunch is $7.00. Food Service begins at 11:30 AM, at Custom Catering, located at the corner of North Main Street and Patrick Henry Drive. The complete program, with lunch, runs from noon until 1:00 PM; therefore, one may enjoy the entire program during lunch hour. Speakers from the Virginia Tech and Blacksburg High School Athletic Departments, with an occasional "outside" speaker, inform and entertain our membership. You may pay the annual individual membership dues of $20 ($30 per couple) at any weekly meeting, and they are good for one year -- July 1 to June 30.
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Tumble Bears Gymnastics (4:15PM)
Tumbling for preschool , kindergarten, and 1st grade boys and girls. Tumbling skills, warm ups, listing skills. You'd never know we put results ahead of fun! Class is held every Wednesday at 4:15pm for 3&4 year olds. 5:00 pm for 5&6 year olds. Location 44 Fourth St ,Pulaski. Center Stage School of Dance
Contact Info : Call 540-980-0632.
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Url: http://facnrv.org
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| Thursday, October 09, 2008 |
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6th Annual Radford University ART Walk (5:00PM)
October 9th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Attend three openings (for "Adjunct Faculty" in the Flossie Martin Gallery, "Beyond the Tartan" in the RUAM Downtown Gallery and "Where All ART Begins: Schools of the NRV" in the Bondurant Center Foyer Cases) and visit all the Radford University Galleries and shows in one evening with extended hours.
Contact Info : For more information (540) 831-5754
Url: http://www.radford.edu/~rumuseum
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Community Reentry For Non-violent Felons (7:30PM)
In the Blacksburg Municipal Bldg., Council Chambers Featuring an expert panel. Free and open to the Public. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County. Virginia is one of only two states that permanently disenfranchise felons unless they successfully petition the government as individuals. There are about 300,000 disenfranchised felons in Virginia. The issues and processes involved in the restoration of voting rights to non-violent felons and related issues of community reintegration will be explored.
Contact Info : Judy Snoke, 540 552-5273
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Url: http://civic.bev.net/lwvmc/
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| Friday, October 10, 2008 |
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Apple Dumpling Festival (8:00AM)
Registration deadline is October 10th for this October 18th excursion. A unique mountain festival held in the quaint, historic district in Stuart. There will be local bands, a Farmer’s Market, artisans with unique Southwest arts and crafts. Enjoy the abundance of delicious food from apple pies and apple butter to Stuart’s famous apple dumplings. The cost is $10.
Contact Info : For more information, call Kemvia Adams-Bush at 540-382-6975
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32nd Annual Fall Forestry And Wildlife Field Tour (8:00AM)
Friday, October 10th from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Tour promotes wise resource management on private forestlands. Tour Obenshain Farm, Brown Farm and Mountain Lake in Montgomery and Giles counties. You'll leave from the Food Lion parking lot at 801 Hethwood Blvd. in Blacksburg. Cost is $45 in advance; $50 the day of event.
Contact Info : For more information contact Jennifer Gagnon at (540) 231-6391
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Radford Highlanders Festival (11:00AM)
October 10th and 11th. Downtown Radford and Radford University Campus. Free! With Scotch tasting Friday. On Saturday: 5K run, games, sidewalk sale, music, the Appalachian Folk Arts Festival, craft and food vendors, the Radford Highlanders Festival Parade (11:00am), concerts (7:00pm cost is $15) featuring Scythian and Seven Nations and more with a Scottish theme. For more information, click here.
Contact Info : For more information call (540) 831-5182
Url: http://www.runet.edu/festival
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Oktoberfest Is Back At Mountain Lake. (5:00PM)
Oktoberfest is back at Mountain Lake. The dates are September 20th, 26th, 27th. October 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st and November 1st. The schedule of events start at 5:00pm with the Bierarten featuring German Beers, Wines and Spiced Cider until 10:00pm. From 5:00pm to 6:00pm there will be an Appetizer Grill with German Sausages, Fresh Bake Rolls and Condiments. The Feast of Oktoberfest runs from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with a traditional German buffet, a cold banquet table, a carving station with roasted pig and a Fresh Baked Pastry and Sweets Bar. The entertainment gets underway at 7:00pm with the Saurkraut Band, a German Oompah Band. Tickets are $35.00 per person for adults and children ages 12 and over and $17.50 for children 4 - 11. Alcoholioc beverages are extra.
Contact Info : Call 800.346.3334 before the tickets are sold out!!!!!!
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Friday Night Jamboree (6:30PM)
The Floyd Country Store is more than a music venue. It has become a traditional gathering place on Friday nights for musicians, dancers, and visitors from all over the world. The Friday Night Jamboree is an outstanding and authentic experience you can share with new visitors to Floyd. Many of those who attend the Jamboree are regulars, and for them, the Jamboree is a place to see old friends week after week. But the Jamboree also gets visitors every week from all across the country, and very frequently from around the world. At the Jamboree, we’re all very proud of and grateful to the musicians who bring their instruments and their talent to the store every week. The show starts every Friday at 6:30pm and they will play till we close around 10:30 to 11:00pm. Check out our September schedule here: Friday, October 10
6:30 Down Home Gospel
7:30 The Wild Turkeys
9:00 Gills Creek Grass Friday, October 17
6:30 New Horizon Gospel
7:30 Katie & The Bubbatones
9:00 Master Grass Friday, October 24
6:30 TBA
7:30 The Black Twig Pickers
9:00 The Clyde Williams Band Friday, October 31
6:30 Bill & Maggie
7:30 Statement Bluegrass
9:00 The Buck Mountain Band
Contact Info : 540-745-4563
Url: http://www.floydcountrystore.com
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