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VT Stanger Street Closure May 20 to June 16

Both lanes of Stanger Street adjacent to McBryde Hall on the Virginia Tech campus are scheduled to be closed to vehicular traffic from May 20 to June 16 due to utility work.

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Register now for Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Spring and Summer Programs

May 14, 2013 - May 31, 2013 time: Any time location: Blacksburg Community Center
Spring registration is now open for Town of Blacksburg Parks and Recreation programs for all ages, including kids' summer camps, athletics, health and fitness, music and art, and even educational offerings like Spanish. See Parks and Recreation Registration Begins for links to full details and an online registration page.

Blacksburg Farmer's Market

May 25, 2013 time: 8am-2pm location: Blacksburg Market Square
The Blacksburg Farmer's Market happens every week in Blacksburg Market Square (Saturdays only January - March, Wednesdays and Saturdays April - December). Come see live music, sample fresh harvested produce, or spin a hula hoop in the sunshine. More than a market, it's a community gathering place, with a full calendar of entertainment and educational activities. See www.blacksburgfarmersmarket.com for lots more information.

Old Time Country Dance with the Whitetop Mountain Band

May 25, 2013 time: 7:30pm location: Floyd Country Store
Come to the Floyd Country Store for a traditional Old Time Country Dance featuring the Whitetop Mountain Band, a family-based band from the highest mountains of Virginia. See www.floydcountrystore.com for full details on this and many other fine events at the Floyd Country Store,

22nd Annual Wilderness Road Ride

May 25, 2013 time: 7am location: Dedmond Center
The 22nd Annual Wilderness Road Ride takes place Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. A scenic and historical adventure through southwest Virginia’s beautiful New River Valley, the ride follows part of Daniel Boone’s Wilderness Road. This is a ride for the whole family to enjoy, with something for everyone— 6 routes to choose from ranging from a 14 mile relaxed journey for novices, to a 100 mile century challenge for the fittest cyclist. See www.fcae-swva.org/wilderness-road-ride for registration and more details.

Up on the Roof!

May 30, 2013 time: 5:30-8pm location: Kent Square Parking Garage
The last Thursday of every month April-September, you'll find locals, grad students and professionals socializing Up on The Roof of the Kent Square Parking Garage, at Blacksburg's creative professionals mixer. Find more info at the Up on the Roof Facebook page.

Blacksburg Market Square Jam

June 5, 2013 time: 8-11pm location: Blacksburg Market Square
Blacksburg’s Market Square Jam takes place in the warmer months on Wednesday evenings from 8-11 pm in the Farmers' Market park downtown on the corner of Draper Road and Roanoke Street. Mostly folks playing old time and bluegrass turn up, but it can be any type of folk music as long as it's unplugged. Presented by The Town of Blacksburg; see their Market Square Jam page for scheduled performers and more details.

Hahn Horticulture Garden: 9th Annual Garden Gala - Wine and Roses

June 8, 2013 time: 5:30-9pm location: Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion
Enjoy an enchanted evening in the garden, with wine and roses galore! Featuring live music by the Bakery Boys Jazz Band, fabulous food and drinks from Blue Ridge Catering of Roanoke, and live and silent auctions of rare plants, garden art, vacations, and more. Net proceeds benefit the Hahn Horticulture Garden. See 9th Annual Garden Gala for tickets and more information.

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