Town of Blacksburg Fall Recreation Programs

Registration is now underway for this fall's wide range of recreation programs and classes conducted by the Town of Blacksburg. See The Recreator Catalog for details on everything from bellydancing to dodgeball.

Virginia Tech Homecoming Parade

The annual VT Homecoming Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4 at 9am. The parade route runs from the Old Blacksburg Middle School to Alumni Mall on the Virginia Tech Campus. The entire community is invited- see the VT Homecoming Website for more information.

Southern Mountain Square Dance

The New River Old Time Music and Dance Association will hold the first community square dance of the fall season on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 8-11pm. The caller will be Bill Wellington, and music will be provided by "The Virginia Creepers" at the YMCA Y-Center, 1000 North Main St., Blacksburg. More information is available at the the NROT square dance page.

University Bookstore Homecoming 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Virginia Tech Recreational Sports will be hosting the University Bookstore Homecoming 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run on Sunday, Oct. 5, beginning and finishing at Margaret Beeks Elementary School in Blacksburg. The 1-Mile Fun Run will begin at noon and the 5K will begin at 1pm, rain or shine. This event is open to the entire community, but you must register online by noon on Oct. 2 to participate.

Blacksburg Backyard Bazaar

Used furniture and household items, vintage Steppin’ Out t-shirts, yard sale items and more, all at bargain prices. Held every week on Sunday, 11am-4pm at the Blacksburg Farmer's Market. Vendors needed- call 239-0446 or email bburgbazaar@gmail.com for details.

Sleep Study Participants Needed

Researchers in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise at Virginia Tech are conducting a study on how poor sleep affects cardiovascular, metabolic and bone function. If you are smoke-free, sedentary and interested in participating, please visit www.sleep.hnfe.vt.edu or call 540-231-6376 for more information.

Click Your Way to Better Health

Psychologists in Virginia Tech's College of Science are seeking participants for a newly developed free Internet program that helps people make permanent lifestyle changes to improve their health. "Guide-to-Health" provides the skills, support and information people need to increase physical activity, eat more nutritiously, and prevent weight gain. Participants must be 18-64 years of age, not physically active, and have access to the Internet. To learn more, or to register, visit http://www.guide-to-health.info.

Blood donors are needed...

...at the New River Valley Donor Center, now located in Suite 200 at Kent Square, 250 South Main Street in Blacksburg. Please call 540-961-2302 or 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) for an appointment. See the Montgomery-Floyd Chapter of the Red Cross for more information.

Events This Month

Art shows, area events, announcements, and more...