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2008 Civic Beautification Awards Nominations

Monday, June 30th is the last day the Town of Blacksburg will accept Civic Beautification Awards Nominations. The Civic Beautification Awards, sponsored by the Townscape Committee, are given annually to recognize landscapes and/or architectural improvements that enhance the appearance of the Town of Blacksburg. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the awards and the debut of a new sustainable environment award. Businesses, individuals, and organizations are encouraged to submit nominations. The award categories are:

(a) Historic Preservation Category for preservation efforts that lead to historically accurate maintenance or restoration and additions to historic structures. (i.e. houses, businesses, gardens, trees, municipal structures, and other contributing structures).

(b) Neighborhood or Block Enhancement Award for special efforts (i.e. building improvements, rejuvenated or new landscapes, etc.) made to enhance the appearance of a neighborhood or block in support of Blacksburg’s Neighborhood Services Program.

(c) Classic Category for a front walk and entrance, an herb garden, a flower garden, an orchard, a lawn, a vegetable garden, a shrub garden, an heritage tree, a parking area, an unique area of town or any combination, such as a vegetable and flower garden or a shrub and flower garden or a lawn and heritage tree(s).

(d) Sustainable Environment Category recognizes new development or improvements to an existing property that contribute to a more sustainable environment. Nominees may include, but are not limited to: sustainable energy generation, energy conservation, sustainable landscapes, product recycling, rain gardens, and other water quality and bio-conservation measures.

Commercial and industrial businesses, single and multi-family residences, institutions, parking areas, and so forth are all eligible for an award Nominations are now being accepted, with judging occurring in July. Awards are presented at the Civic Beautification awards ceremony to which the public is invited on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers on the second floor of the Blacksburg Municipal Building.

Nominations will be accepted until June 30 at the Blacksburg Planning & Building Department, 300 South Main Street, PO Box 90003, Blacksburg, VA 24062- 90003, or send via email to kdrake@blacksburg.gov..�

If you have any questions, please call (540) 961-1126.

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The Blacksburg Aquatic Center Is Adding Another New Camp (8:00AM)
Ages 3 to 5. July 7th to July 11th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Blacksburg Aquatic Center. This interactive class will introduce children to art, fitness, and swimming in a semi-structured setting. The camp will involve a variety of art projects, story time, song, and activities in the pool with an emphasis on fun and social interaction. Participants must be potty trained. Participants should be dressed with bathing suit under street clothes. Please bring sunscreen, towel, and shoes. Snack will be provided. The cost is $37 for Blacksburg Residents and $47 for non-Residents. Don’t wait to sign up, spots fill quickly!

Contact Info : Registration can be done by walk-in, phone or fax at: Parks & Recreation Administrative Office, 615 Patrick Henry Drive, Phone: (540) 961-1135, Fax: (540) 951-8313; Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive, Phone: (540) 961-1149, Fax: (540) 961-1897; the Aquatic Center, 625 Patrick Henry Drive, Phone: (540) 961-1852 Url: http://https://recreation.blacksburg.gov

Christmas In July (9:00AM)
Registration Deadline is July 2nd. Tuesday, July 8th at the Christiansburg Rec Center. Christmas is just a short 6 months away, so join us for an afternoon of stress free Christmas Fun. Enjoy Christmas treats, punch and a good game of “Dirty Santa”, bring a $5 wrapped gift. Be creative with your Christmas attire, prize awarded for most creative.

Contact Info : For more information call Kemvia Adams-Bush at 540-382-6975 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Blacksburg Farmer's Market - Wednesdays (2:00PM)
Wednesdays. 2:00pm to 7:00pm. Fresh and organic produce, meats, fruit, eggs, baked goods, crafts and more. Live music the first Wednesday of each month from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. At the� Draper Ave and Roanoke Street in Blacksburg.

Contact Info : For more information call 540-239-8290.

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

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Contact Info : Call 540-980-0632. Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://facnrv.org

Wonderful First Wednesdays In Blacksburg (5:00PM)

July 2nd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The theme this month is "Tour de France". Here is the schedule of events:

• The Lyric
• Mobile Town Hall: 5-5:45pm-Don Langrehr and Al Leighton
• Community Show and Tell: - Jane Hellman Author of “Summer Engagements…” presents stories from her bike tour.
• “Young at Heart” showing 7:00pm and 9:15pm
• The Library
• For Kids: 5pm Make and take table: Decorate you own “Tour de France” bicycle!
• For Teens: 6pm A Reel Fun scary movie about creepy spiders! PG-13
• For adults: 7pm- Knits of the Round Table – a knitting circle.
• Kent Square
• Condo Tours
• Hokie Spokes- Free bike clinic, bring your bike for a check up to get ready for SAFE riding!
• Free Parking after 4pm
• Around Town
• Gourmet Pantry-French Cheese and Wine Tasting
• Mish Mish- Artist-Viktoria King Andri
• John’s Camera Corner- Autographed picture of Lance Armstrong on display
• Center of Dance- Open Studio Night. 5:00pm to 7:15pm Come in and observe a ballet class and a pointe class
• American Red Cross- Tracy Bishop
• Pavement chalk art- for children to participate
• Farmer’s Market: Open ‘til late- French feel- ohhh lala!
• Ride your bike to town in the spirit of Tour de France!
  
  

The Blacksburg Aquatic Center Is Adding Another New Camp (8:00AM)
Ages 3 to 5. July 7th to July 11th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Blacksburg Aquatic Center. This interactive class will introduce children to art, fitness, and swimming in a semi-structured setting. The camp will involve a variety of art projects, story time, song, and activities in the pool with an emphasis on fun and social interaction. Participants must be potty trained. Participants should be dressed with bathing suit under street clothes. Please bring sunscreen, towel, and shoes. Snack will be provided. The cost is $37 for Blacksburg Residents and $47 for non-Residents. Don’t wait to sign up, spots fill quickly!

Contact Info : Registration can be done by walk-in, phone or fax at: Parks & Recreation Administrative Office, 615 Patrick Henry Drive, Phone: (540) 961-1135, Fax: (540) 951-8313; Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive, Phone: (540) 961-1149, Fax: (540) 961-1897; the Aquatic Center, 625 Patrick Henry Drive, Phone: (540) 961-1852 Url: http://https://recreation.blacksburg.gov

4th Of July Celebration Sale (9:00AM)
Come join us at Remember When, 29 Giles Avenue, Dublin, for a great 4th of July celebration sale -- 5% off of one item up to $50 and 10% off of one item up to $100! Sale begins Thursday, July 3 and runs through Saturday, July 5 -- come see us after the Dublin parade!!!

Contact Info : Remember When -- 674-9436

The 21st Annual Salem Fair (4:00PM)
From July 3rd to July 13th on the grounds of the Salem Civic Center Complex. The Salem Fair is the second largest fair in the state and has been recognized in the past in the top 100 fairs and expositions in the country. To see the Schedule of Events, click here.

Radford City School Board Meeting (6:00PM)
The Radford City School Board will have its regular meeting on July 3, 2008, at 6:00 p.m., at the School Administration Building. A copy of the agenda can be seen by clicking here.

Radford 4th Of July Celebration (7:00AM)

Bisset Park starting with the 7:00am registration of the 5k run. We have a full day of fun planned that includes a 5k, vendors, crafts, a kid's area, and even a dog show. There is also a free concert with JIMMY FORTUNE at 7pm and of course fireworks (around 9:30). Great family fun! Here is our schedule of events:

7:00am – 5k Registration (Dudley’s Landing)
8:00am – 5k Race (Dudley’s Landing)
10:00am – Family Bike Rodeo
10:30am to12:00noon – “Kids Time” Pony Rides/Airbrush Tattoos/Inflatables
11:30am – Karaoke Registration
12:00noon – Dog Show
12:00noon to 7:00pm – Inflatables, Music, Food and Crafts and Mechanical Bull (Climbing Wall, Carmen the caterpillar, Moonwalk and a Giant Slide)
1:00pm to 2:45pm – Karaoke ($250 1st Place Winner)
3:00pm – Sam, Danny and Steve
3:30pm – Carilion Lifeguard Helicopter
4:00pm - “Elvis”
5:00pm – The Java Brothers (Blue Grass)
6:00pm – National Anthem - Ms. Amanda Shepheard /Mayor Tom Starnes/ Dr. Harshberger Patriotic Readings
6:15pm – “Greater Love”
7:15pm to 8:45pm – Jimmy Fortune
9:00pm – Karaoke Finals
9:30pm – Fireworks

Sponsors: Carilion NRV Medical Center, New River Castings, New River Heating & Air, First 1 Bank, BB&T, Mullins Funeral Home, Eleven West, Danaher Motion, the National Bank, Aspen Motion, Radford Best Western Inn, Radford Wades Supermarket and Spinnakers Restaurant.

Contact Info : For more information call Radford Parks and Recreation Department @ 540-731-3633 Url: http://www.radford.va.us/parks/July4th

ID3Races (8:00AM)
Bike Racers, the 4th of July weekend will be a great weekend for you with the ID3Races, part of the Coventry Commonwealth games. It's a 3 race weekend with a total $6500 purse starting in Roanoke on Friday the 4th with a downtown race that starts at 12:00noon. Racers will race downtown Roanoke on a 5 corner, 3/4 mile course that offers fast, long straightaways and classic brick sections. On Saturday the 5th, it's the Mill Mountain Time Trial. This classic uphill time trial covers 1.87 miles & 900 ft. elevation gain. Start times based on when you register. First rider off at 10am with 60 sec. intervals. $1,500 on the line for the 25 fastest times of the day - regardless of category! Sunday the 6th Blacksburg hosts its first race in years with a fast .8 mile loop through the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. Two wide roads, a big ring hill, and a handful of technical corners make for a challenging but fair course. For more information, click here.

Celebrate The 4th Of July With Us In Pulaski! (9:30AM)
Bring the family for a day of fun in the sun and enjoy the many local festivities. Here is the schedule of events:

• 9:30am to 10:00am - Flag ceremony, Dublin
• 11:00am - Parade, Town of Dublin
• 12:00pm to 3:00pm - Beach music, Calfee Park - The Part-time PartyTime Band
• 4:00pm - Baseball Game, Calfee Park - Pulaski Mariners vs. Princeton Rays FREE ADMISSION
• 4:00pm - NRV Fairgrounds - Food and Activities
• 5:00pm - Star of the Blue Ridge, Fairgrounds
• 6:00pm - Carilion’s Lifeguard 11, Fairgrounds
• 7:15pm - Patriotic Tribute, Fairgrounds
• 7:40pm - Stephanie Hurt as Hannah Montana, Fairgrounds
• 8:00pm - Superstar Tribute to the Good Stuff, “Kenny Chesney, Tribute Artist”, - Fairgrounds
• 9:00pm - DJ Forrest Fire Dance Party, Fairgrounds
• 9:20pm - Fireworks,Fairgrounds
• July 4 & 5 - Car Show, Motor Mile Speedway and Dragway
• July 6 - Boat Parade, Claytor Lake State Park - For more information go to info@focl.org

These events are being sponsored by: the Town of Pulaski, the Town of Dublin, and Pulaski County

Fourth Of July Celebration At Smithfield Plantation (10:00AM)
July 4th. Celebrate where Revolutionary War patriots trod. Bring a picnic, family and friends to the grounds of Historic Smithfield Plantation, the circa 1774 home of Revolutionary War Colonel William Preston and his wife Susanna. Music, dancing, Revolutionary re-enactments, children's crafts and games, walks through the magnificent plantation home. Free of charge. Ice cream and drinks for sale.

4th Of July Splash Party (12:00PM)
Friday, July 4th from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Why travel when the fun is right in your backyard? Celebrate your holiday at the Frog Pond! Let our enthusiastic lifeguard staff play games with your children. The celebration will include; music by DJ Kerri Taylor, hula-hoop contest, balloon toss and a greased watermelon contest. Prizes will be awarded to contest winners with a free summer pass to the best dressed red/white/blue bathing suit! Normal Frog Pond gate admission will be charged.

Contact Info : For more information call Terry Caldwell at 540-382-6975 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Celebrate The 4th At Chateau Morrisette (1:00PM)
July 4th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at Chateau Morrisette. Come out and enjoy live music on the winery lawn. Bring your own seating. Wine and food are available for purchase at our D*Vine grill. July 4 Entertainment: Al Coffey & Billy Jo Chambers Nicknamed the � Swiss Army Musician , Al Coffey might gift you with any combination of instruments. He enjoys the guitar, slide blues guitar, fiddle, harmonica, flute, saxophone, mandolin, bass, percussion and trumpet! Exposed to and nurtured on greats like Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and Hank Williams, Billy Joe has played guitar since he was 12 Following in the footsteps of his father's band, he is familiar to country music lovers in Maryland, Virginia and Tennessee. Performing original songs and favorite old school tunes, Billy Joe is a classic!

Contact Info : For more information call 540.593.0865 Url: http://www.thedogs.com

Blacksburg July 4th Celebration With The LandSharks (2:00PM)

For the 4th of July, come to Blacksburg for a free “Buffet” of music, fun, and fireworks at the Fourth of July celebration, sponsored by the Town of Blacksburg, Clean & Green Technologies, and Hawthorn Suites.

2:00pm to 3:00pm - Enjoy a parade sponsored by the Mt. Tabor Ruritan Club.

Afterwards, head over to Municipal Park, across from Blacksburg High School, for more fun including the Blacksburg Community Band at 6 p.m. Put on your flip flops and relax to music by the LandSharks, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band, playing at 8:15 p.m. The sky over Blacksburg will light up with fireworks at 9:30 pm, followed by a LandSharks encore.

Don’t want to spend a lot of money on gas to get there? Don’t worry! Blacksburg Transit will run shuttles beginning at 5 p.m. from Lot 2 on Perry Street to Patrick Henry Drive by the Blacksburg Community Center. Visit www.btransit.org for more information.

Contact Info : For additional information about the festivities, call Blacksburg Parks and Recreation at (540) 961-1135

Floyd July 4th Celebration (3:00PM)
Floyd County High School – Gates open at 3:00pm. Sponsored by the Floyd Merchants and Business Association

First Friday At Floyd's Art Under The Sun (4:00PM)
Calling all artists and musicians! Next month's First Friday celebration falls on the 4th of July. Art Under The Sun Gallery is going to be About Music. Applications are open to any artist with art featuring instruments or musicians. "We are looking for art that's all about music," said founding member and artist, Karen Sewell. Art Under The Sun Gallery is offering a chance for artists work to be on display in the Gallery for the month of July. Any musician is welcome to play at the reception evening on Friday, July 4th from 4 PM to 7 PM. (Acoustic music only.) A music circle with musicians taking turns will be in the hallway between Art Under The Sun Gallery and Wildfire Pottery. People can plan on visiting the special art displays that have been set up for the holiday. First Friday events have been increasingly popular. "The gallery has been packed with people coming to see the art, hear the music and meet the featured artists," said member Patricia Robin Woodruff. It's really turning into a monthly must-see event for Floyd. With a variety of musicians at the reception, a fabulous (free) 4th of July refreshment spread and lots of beautiful art on the theme of music, you won't want to miss it! Send an email to floydartunderthesun@yahoo.com if you wish to participate. Display up to two works of art for the month of July, application fee is $10. Applications and artwork is to be dropped off no later than Tuesday, July 1st at Art Under The Sun Gallery, 302 S. Locust Street in Floyd.

Contact Info : For more information call 540-745-7433 Url: http://www.artunderthesun.org

The 21st Annual Salem Fair (4:00PM)
From July 3rd to July 13th on the grounds of the Salem Civic Center Complex. The Salem Fair is the second largest fair in the state and has been recognized in the past in the top 100 fairs and expositions in the country. To see the Schedule of Events, click here.

Christiansburg 10th Annual 4th Of July Celebration (5:00PM)
Starting at 5:00pm at the Christiansburg High School football field. Live music, games and giveaways. The fireworks start at 9:45pm. Brought to you by the Christiansburg Parks and Recreation department.

The Roanoke Times Music For Americans (5:30PM)
Roanoke's largest Fourth of July celebration featuring live music by the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, food and fireworks at the River's Edge Sports Complex . Gaes open at 5:00pm Wednesday for picnics, vendors and a pre-show family fun zone. Concert of dance music from throughout the years by the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra begins at 8. Fireworks begin at 9:30. There is no on-site parking available. A shuttle service will begin at 5 p.m. with two pick-up/drop-off locations: Downtown parking garage at the corner of Williamson and Franklin roads and Virginia Western Community College parking lot on Colonial Avenue. Shuttles are handicapped accessible. No admission charge. Make sure to bring chairs, blankets and picnics. DON'T bring alcohol, fireworks, pets, tents, grills and large umbrellas.

Contact Info : For more information call 540-345-4030

4th Of July At The Floyd Country Store (6:30PM)
Come enjoy all day fesitivites happening at the Floyd Country Store! Then, it's a special Friday Night Jamboree. At 6:30pm it's bluegrass gospel from Janet Turner and Friends. Statement Bluegrass follows at 7:30pm and then it's Last Minute Bluegrass at 9:00. Come celebrate the 4th at The Floyd Country Store. Get there early for a good seat and try the Floyd Country Store’s delicious comfort food. Admission is $3. The Country Store is at 206 South Locust Street in Floyd.�

Wytheville Parks And Recreation Concert Series (7:15PM)
This annual event is sure to be the best yet! Withers Park is the venue for some exciting shows. These will be nights you will remember for years to come. If you’re looking for good music and loads of fun look no further than the Wytheville Parks and Recreation Concert Series starting Friday, June 6th. Showtimes are 6:30pm and 9:30pm. Gates open at 5:30 pm. Scheduled entertainers are:

• Friday, July 4 – The Entertainers, with a new and improved Fireworks Show to follow!!
• Friday, August 1 – The Shakers

Advanced Tickets are $4. At the Gate-Day of Show tickets are $5 (July 4 Concert will be $5 advance/$6 gate). Children 6-12 years are $3 at gate only Children 5 and under are free.

Advance tickets can be purchased at Wytheville Community Center, Barry’s Music, Dillon’s IGA, and Citgo Gas. For more information call: 276-223-3523, or email kristend@wytheville.org

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Hackensaw Boys (8:00PM)
The Sun Music Hall presents this rousing group playing mountain music. They step onto the stage with taut fiddle bows, worn cutlery and dirty strings, and bring you a focused, vibrant and joyful sound. Tickets Advance $15 Day of Show $18

Contact Info : Rio Semione 302 S. Locust St. Floyd, VA 540-745-7880 Box Office Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.thesunmusichall.com

Wytheville Parks And Recreation Concert Series
This annual event is sure to be the best yet! Withers Park is the venue for some exciting shows. These will be nights you will remember for years to come. If you’re looking for good music and loads of fun look no further than the Wytheville Parks and Recreation Concert Series starting Friday, June 6th. Showtimes are 6:30pm and 9:30pm. Gates open at 5:30 pm. Scheduled entertainers are:

• Friday, July 4 – The Entertainers, with a new and improved Fireworks Show to follow!!
• Friday, August 1 – The Shakers

Advanced Tickets are $4. At the Gate-Day of Show tickets are $5 (July 4 Concert will be $5 advance/$6 gate). Children 6-12 years are $3 at gate only Children 5 and under are free.

Advance tickets can be purchased at Wytheville Community Center, Barry’s Music, Dillon’s IGA, and Citgo Gas. For more information call: 276-223-3523, or email kristend@wytheville.org

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Farmers' Markets Across The NRV (8:00AM)

Locally grown produce along with crafts, baked goods, plants and flowers, and more are all part of the various Farmers Markets in the New River Valley. Here is a list and schedule of Farmers Markets in our area (if you know of one that is not listed here, please send the information to ronwalton@nrvtoday.com):

Blacksburg Farmers Market	Corner of Roanoke and Draper Streets	Wednesdays 4pm to 7pm
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Radford Farmers Market	Downtown Radford	Saturdays 8am to 1pm
Pulaski Farmers Market	Historic Depot in Downtown	Saturdays 8am to 1pm
Narrows Farmers Market	Monroe Street	Mon thru Sat 9am to 4pm

The Giles County RideRiverRun Triathlon & Relay (8:00AM)
Saturday, July 5th starting from the parking lot of the Food Lion in Pearisburg. The Giles County RideRiverRun Triathlon & Relay is a three-leg event (individual or relay) over a challenging yet beautiful area of Giles County, Virginia.� The first leg is a 11.5 mile bicycle ride through paved, hilly, country roads from Pearisburg to Pembroke.� The second leg is a 10 mile canoe course on the New River from Pembroke to Bluff City.� The third leg is a hilly 5K run (3.2 miles) from Bluff City through the streets of Pearisburg.� This race can be done either by an individual (solo) or by a team consisting of up to 4 participants.

Contact Info : For more information regarding the Race, Sponsorship Opportunities, or Volunteering please contact: smuldoon@rideriverrun.com or call 540-250-3337. Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

ID3Races (8:00AM)
Bike Racers, the 4th of July weekend will be a great weekend for you with the ID3Races, part of the Coventry Commonwealth games. It's a 3 race weekend with a total $6500 purse starting in Roanoke on Friday the 4th with a downtown race that starts at 12:00noon. Racers will race downtown Roanoke on a 5 corner, 3/4 mile course that offers fast, long straightaways and classic brick sections. On Saturday the 5th, it's the Mill Mountain Time Trial. This classic uphill time trial covers 1.87 miles & 900 ft. elevation gain. Start times based on when you register. First rider off at 10am with 60 sec. intervals. $1,500 on the line for the 25 fastest times of the day - regardless of category! Sunday the 6th Blacksburg hosts its first race in years with a fast .8 mile loop through the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. Two wide roads, a big ring hill, and a handful of technical corners make for a challenging but fair course. For more information, click here.

Claytor Lake 4th Of July Celebration (9:00AM)
Saturday, July 5th. Various locations. Celebrate Independence Day with a relaxing day at the park. Go for a swim, grill up some burgers, play volleyball or just enjoy a day in the sun.

Contact Info : For more information call (540) 643-2501 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/cla.shtml

2nd Annual Henry Sink Memorial Tractor Pull (11:00AM)
Saturday, July 5th at 11:00am at Sinkland Farms, home of the Pumpkin Festival. Sponsored by the NRV Antique Tractor Club and Riner Volunteer Fire Department. Fun for everyone! 13 classes of tractors, antique autos, live music, food, kettle corn, ice cream, carriage rides, petting zoo, pony rides, facepainting and more!!!! There will be a kid's pedal tractor pull starting at 1:00pm. The BIG tractors (12,000 lbs and more) start the day at 11:00am. All tractor pullers should be weighed in and signed up no later than 10:45am. General Admission tickets are $5.00. Children under 12 get in free as well as free admission for anyone driving a 1959 or older vehicle.

Dixie Girls Softball Tournament (3:00PM)
July 5th to the 9th. The Radford Parks and Recreation Department will host the District 3 Angels, Ponytails and Dixie Belles Dixie Softball Tournament July 5-9 at Veterans Field in Radford.
Teams from Radford, Botetourt, Montgomery County, Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Giles County will be competing. The games start at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Games on Sunday start at 2:00pm and during the week, all games will start at 6:00pm. Admission is $3 for adults (13 and up), $2 (ages 7-12) and free for those 6 and under.

The 21st Annual Salem Fair (4:00PM)
From July 3rd to July 13th on the grounds of the Salem Civic Center Complex. The Salem Fair is the second largest fair in the state and has been recognized in the past in the top 100 fairs and expositions in the country. To see the Schedule of Events, click here.

An Evening Of Gospel Music - Floyd Country Store (7:30PM)
The Gospel Heritage Concert, sponsored by Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, wil be on Saturday, July 5th at 7:30. A unique event featuring some of the best musicians and singers of the Blue Ridge. This Heritage Concert will showcase gospel music from the old-time, bluegrass, a cappella and shape note singing traditions. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Mac and Jenny Traynham, Janet Turner, The Patton Singers and more.

Contact Info : Call the store for tickets at (540) 745-4563.

ID3Races (8:00AM)
Bike Racers, the 4th of July weekend will be a great weekend for you with the ID3Races, part of the Coventry Commonwealth games. It's a 3 race weekend with a total $6500 purse starting in Roanoke on Friday the 4th with a downtown race that starts at 12:00noon. Racers will race downtown Roanoke on a 5 corner, 3/4 mile course that offers fast, long straightaways and classic brick sections. On Saturday the 5th, it's the Mill Mountain Time Trial. This classic uphill time trial covers 1.87 miles & 900 ft. elevation gain. Start times based on when you register. First rider off at 10am with 60 sec. intervals. $1,500 on the line for the 25 fastest times of the day - regardless of category! Sunday the 6th Blacksburg hosts its first race in years with a fast .8 mile loop through the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. Two wide roads, a big ring hill, and a handful of technical corners make for a challenging but fair course. For more information, click here.

Blood Donors Needed (9:00AM)
The need is constant. The Red Cross calls upon dedicated blood donors to give more often and reaches out to a new generation of donors. If for some reason you can't give blood, please encourage a friend or loved one to do so on your behalf. By so doing you can save a life. Please call 1-800 GIVE LIFE or visit www.givelife.org to schedule an appointment to give blood. Find a location near you by clicking here.

Contact Info : 1-800 GIVE LIFE Url: http://www.givelife.org

Dixie Girls Softball Tournament (3:00PM)
July 5th to the 9th. The Radford Parks and Recreation Department will host the District 3 Angels, Ponytails and Dixie Belles Dixie Softball Tournament July 5-9 at Veterans Field in Radford.
Teams from Radford, Botetourt, Montgomery County, Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Giles County will be competing. The games start at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Games on Sunday start at 2:00pm and during the week, all games will start at 6:00pm. Admission is $3 for adults (13 and up), $2 (ages 7-12) and free for those 6 and under.

The 21st Annual Salem Fair (4:00PM)
From July 3rd to July 13th on the grounds of the Salem Civic Center Complex. The Salem Fair is the second largest fair in the state and has been recognized in the past in the top 100 fairs and expositions in the country. To see the Schedule of Events, click here.

Workshop: Employment And Foreign Workers (10:00AM)
Registration Deadline: July 7th. The attorneys of Sands Anderson Marks & Miller will present “Immigration, Employment and Foreign Workers: Ensuring Compliance and Managing Risk” at two Virginia workshops in July.
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The workshop will be in Blacksburg, Virginia, on July 10th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Skelton Conference Center on the Virginia Tech campus. It will include legal topics such as I-9 compliance, work visas, immigration regulations and laws, workers compensation and employment policies and will be an exploration of best practices, workplace issues and current compliance requirements. Designed for HR Directors and staff, managers, supervisors, general counsel and company paralegals, the four hour sessions will include lunch. The fee for registering is $25 and the deadline for signing up is July 7.�

Contact Info : For more information call 540-639-1601. Url: http://www.sandsanderson.com/

Dixie Girls Softball Tournament (3:00PM)
July 5th to the 9th. The Radford Parks and Recreation Department will host the District 3 Angels, Ponytails and Dixie Belles Dixie Softball Tournament July 5-9 at Veterans Field in Radford.
Teams from Radford, Botetourt, Montgomery County, Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Giles County will be competing. The games start at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Games on Sunday start at 2:00pm and during the week, all games will start at 6:00pm. Admission is $3 for adults (13 and up), $2 (ages 7-12) and free for those 6 and under.

The 21st Annual Salem Fair (4:00PM)
From July 3rd to July 13th on the grounds of the Salem Civic Center Complex. The Salem Fair is the second largest fair in the state and has been recognized in the past in the top 100 fairs and expositions in the country. To see the Schedule of Events, click here.

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 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://coffeemillonline.com

Dixie Girls Softball Tournament (3:00PM)
July 5th to the 9th. The Radford Parks and Recreation Department will host the District 3 Angels, Ponytails and Dixie Belles Dixie Softball Tournament July 5-9 at Veterans Field in Radford.
Teams from Radford, Botetourt, Montgomery County, Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Giles County will be competing. The games start at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Games on Sunday start at 2:00pm and during the week, all games will start at 6:00pm. Admission is $3 for adults (13 and up), $2 (ages 7-12) and free for those 6 and under.

The 21st Annual Salem Fair (4:00PM)
From July 3rd to July 13th on the grounds of the Salem Civic Center Complex. The Salem Fair is the second largest fair in the state and has been recognized in the past in the top 100 fairs and expositions in the country. To see the Schedule of Events, click here.

Live Jazz On The Patio (6:00PM)
July 8th and 22nd from 6:00pm to 7:45pm on the Brady Room Patio at the Roanoke Main Library. The Roanoke Public Libraries continue the summer series, "Live Jazz on the Patio". The band for July 8 is The Marc Baskind Trio, made up of vocals, guitar, piano and drums. Enjoy their renditions of classic jazz.. Dancing is encouraged at these events. Light refreshments and seating are provided. And while there have a browse through the extensive CD collection of jazz music that the library provides. The event is free. For more information please phone 540-853-1057.

Contact Info : For more information please phone 540-853-1057.

Kids Fishing Camp (8:00AM)
Registration Deadline July 9th. Starting on Monday, July 21st from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Kids (ages 9 to 13) and fishing go hand and hand. What better way to spend your week than learning to fish with some of the best fishing guides in our area. Montgomery County Parks and Recreation and Tangent Outfitters will teach you everything from baiting a hook to hooking that big one. This camp will introduce you to a variety of different styles of fishing form small mouth fishing on the New River, rainbow trout fishing in private stocked streams and large mouth bass and cat fishing in local farm ponds. Camp staff, fishing guides, transportation, lunches, and all equipment are provided in this all in one camp. Cost is $475.

Contact Info : For more information call Brad Buchanan at 540-382-6975 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Southwest Vineyards - Tasting And Tour Virginia (9:30AM)
July 9th. Take a day and visit two wineries in the southwest Virginia region for tastings and tours. Itinerary: Depart the Blacksburg Community Center at 9:45 a.m., (please check in no later than 9:30am). Lunch will be at The Towne House Grille in Chilhowie at 11:30 a.m., followed by travel to Davis Winery in Rural Retreat then on to West Wind Vineyard in Max Meadows. Return to the center by 6:00pm. The cost is $12R for Blacksburg Residents and /$22 for non-residents. The fee includes transportation, tastings and tours at both wineries.� Lunch is extra.

Contact Info : For more information, contact Joy Herbert at (540) 961-1134 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Blacksburg Farmer's Market - Wednesdays (2:00PM)
Wednesdays. 2:00pm to 7:00pm. Fresh and organic produce, meats, fruit, eggs, baked goods, crafts and more. Live music the first Wednesday of each month from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. At the� Draper Ave and Roanoke Street in Blacksburg.

Contact Info : For more information call 540-239-8290.

Dixie Girls Softball Tournament (3:00PM)
July 5th to the 9th. The Radford Parks and Recreation Department will host the District 3 Angels, Ponytails and Dixie Belles Dixie Softball Tournament July 5-9 at Veterans Field in Radford.
Teams from Radford, Botetourt, Montgomery County, Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Giles County will be competing. The games start at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Games on Sunday start at 2:00pm and during the week, all games will start at 6:00pm. Admission is $3 for adults (13 and up), $2 (ages 7-12) and free for those 6 and under.

The 21st Annual Salem Fair (4:00PM)
From July 3rd to July 13th on the grounds of the Salem Civic Center Complex. The Salem Fair is the second largest fair in the state and has been recognized in the past in the top 100 fairs and expositions in the country. To see the Schedule of Events, click here.

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

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Contact Info : Call 540-980-0632. Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://facnrv.org

Blacksburg Special Use Permit Application At 1450 South Main Street (7:00PM)

The Town of Blacksburg has received an application for a special use permit for a drive-in restaurant and an external speaker in the GC, General Commercial zoning district.� The property is located at 1450 South Main Street and is an out-parcel of the First and Main development.

The following meetings have been scheduled to consider this application:

Neighborhood Meeting:� The Neighborhood Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the Police Department Training Room located in William H. Brown Building, (Blacksburg Police Department), at 200 Clay Street, SW.�

Planning Commission Work Session: This committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 5:00 PM in the Police Department Training Room located in the William H. Brown Building, (Blacksburg Police Station), at 200 Clay Street, SW.

Planning Commission Public Hearing:� The Planning Commission Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 7:30 PM in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers located on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street.

Town Council Public Hearing: The Town Council Public Hearing will be scheduled following final action by the Planning Commission.

Contact Info : For more information, please contact Andrew Warren at (540) 961-1126 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Summertime Fun (8:00AM)
Registration Deadline is July 10th. Monday, July 14th at 10:00 AM. Meadowbrook Community Center. Join us for a civil war history presentation and lunch compliments of the Meadowbrook Museum featuring B-B-Que, fried chicken, potato salad and slaw. Fun and games will include horseshoes, croquet, bocce ball and a watermelon eating contest.

Contact Info : For more information call Kemvia Adams-Bush at 540-382-6975 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The 21st Annual Salem Fair (4:00PM)
From July 3rd to July 13th on the grounds of the Salem Civic Center Complex. The Salem Fair is the second largest fair in the state and has been recognized in the past in the top 100 fairs and expositions in the country. To see the Schedule of Events, click here.

4-H Summer Day Camps - Must Register By July 11th!!!!! (8:00AM)

Registration Procedures: Workshops are open to all youth, 4-H and non 4-H members. Registration for all day camps is due by Friday, July 11th. To register, bring registration fee (make checks payable to VCE– Montgomery) and a current health history form to the Montgomery County Extension Office, County Government Center, 755 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg. You can download the health form at this site: http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/4hpubs/pdfs/388-906.pdf. If you do not have internet access, please call our office at 540-382-5790.

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Be a Youth Naturalist
For ages 8 to 13. Monday and Tuesday, July 14th and15th 9:00am to 4:00pm each day. Meet at the Montgomery County Government Center Fee: $20 (covers lunch, snacks, and supplies). Be a naturalist like Lewis and Clarke. Learn about some of the local trees, butterflies, insects, wildlife and more. We will even have a GPS scavenger hunt. We will meet at the Montgomery Government Center and will head out to one of our county parks for a day of fun and learning about nature’s treasures. This program is sponsored by 4-H and the New River Valley Master Naturalists. It is a 2-day workshop.

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Tropical Rainforests: Just for Cloverbuds
For ages 5 to 8. Wednesday, July 16th from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Blacksburg Public Library. The fee of $20 covers lunch, snacks, and supplies. This program is just for our younger audience. We will learn all about tropical rainforests - about the insects, wildlife, foods, and cultures of these areas. This program will have lots of fun hands-on activities.

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4-H Hike and Kite Day
Ages 9 to 15. Monday, July 21st, departing the Government Center at 9:00am and returning at 4:00pm. Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd. The fee of $20 covers lunch, kite, and transportation. We will head up to the Blue Ridge Parkway in Floyd County for a short hike, a picnic lunch, and kite time. We will make our own kites and will attempt to fly them (provided we have enough wind). If the wind does not cooperate, we will do Frisbees or softball. We will also do some nature photography.

4-H Geocaching
Ages 9 to 15. Tuesday, July 22nd from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Depart from and return to Montgomery Government Center. The fee of $15 covers lunch and transportation. We will have a short introduction to GPS technology and will then head out for a Geocaching hunt. The goal is to find at least two treasures in the Montgomery County area using our GPS receivers. After treasure hunting, we will have lunch at Red Robin.

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Museum of Natural History Field Trip
Ages 9 to 15. Tuesday, July 23.� Depart Government Center at 9:00am, return at 5:00pm. Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville. The fee of $25 covers entry fee, lunch, and transportation. We are heading to Martinsville to visit the Virginia Museum of Natural History. You can learn more about the museum and the many exciting exhibits at this website: http://www.vmnh.net/.

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Aerospace Adventures and Rocketry
Ages 9 to 15. Thursday, July 24th. 9:00am to 4:00pm. The fee of $25 covers rocket fee, lunch, and other supplies. We will learn about airplanes, rockets, and space travel. We will build our own rockets, both Estes kits and bottle rockets, and will launch them at the end of the day.

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Make and Take Jewelry at Beadsburg
Ages 9 to 13. Friday, July 25th. Depart Government Center at 8:30am, return at 12:30pm. Beadsburg in Blacksburg. The fee of $27 maximum covers fee for bracelet and ice cream. We will head to Beadsburg in Blacksburg for a morning of jewelry making. Afterwards, we will stop for lunch and ice cream on our way back to the Government Center. You do not pay this fee early. Please bring cash to this workshop. You will pay for your bracelet at Beadsburg (price will vary depending on your choice of beads). The maximum price for a bracelet will be $20. The other $7 will cover your lunch and ice cream.

The 21st Annual Salem Fair (4:00PM)
From July 3rd to July 13th on the grounds of the Salem Civic Center Complex. The Salem Fair is the second largest fair in the state and has been recognized in the past in the top 100 fairs and expositions in the country. To see the Schedule of Events, click here.

Roanoke - First Friday At Five (5:30PM)
July 11th featuring "Level 6". First Friday’s at Five Festivities will kick off the 2008 season at the Rail Side Amphitheatre located on Salem Avenue, directly across the street from the bus station in Downtown Roanoke.�The party starts at 5:30 and runs until 8:30.�Admission is only $5.00 and drink tickets are on sale for $3 a piece (5 beer maximum per individual per event).�Proceeds from the events benefit local charities!�If you’re in the mood for some good music, fun, networking or want to support one of your local charities, please come out to join us this year! Must be 21 or older to attend.

Blacksburg Friday Night Out Concert Series (6:00PM)
The Summer Arts Festival 2008, a joint effort by Virginia Tech School of the Arts and the Town of Blacksburg, is celebrating its 17th year bringing the joy of the arts to Blacksburg summers. The festival's events are completely free and provide New River Valley residents; tourists; and Virginia Tech faculty, staff, students, and conference attendees with a wide array of arts attractions.

The tremendously popular "Friday Night Out" concerts will continue in 2008 with a temporary move from Henderson Hall Lawn to Schultz Dining Hall Lawn because of the Henderson Hall refurbishing and Department of Theatre Arts' new Experimental Theatre construction projects.

The new location is conveniently located just 100 yards away from Henderson Hall Lawn across University Mall Avenue that runs between Henderson Hall and Schultz Dining Hall and it is adjacent to free parking in the Shultz Dining Hall parking lot. The rain site will be the Old Dominion Ballroom in Squires Student Center located on University Mall Avenue next to Henderson Hall.

Concerts start at 6 p.m. and are scheduled as follows:

Friday, July 11th	Simple Gifts of the Blue Ridge, traditional folk music
Friday, July 18th	Dixie Power Trio, a Dixieland jazz combo
Friday, July 25th	Excerpts from Summer Musical Enterprise's production of Anything Goes

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