Rock House Marina presents the annual Mountain 2 Island Claytor Lake Stand-Up Paddleboard & Kayak Race on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11am. Join them for their annual water races for all levels! Race Courses:• First Timer Course: 1 mile• Beginner Course: 3 miles• Advanced Course: 6 milesRace entry is $20.00 per person.
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Adventures in the New River Valley: Haiku Walk
Fancy Gap Hiking presents a Haiku Walk on Saturday, April 17, 2021, 9:00 AM at a private habitat located in Blacksburg, Virginia. Enjoy making a beautiful spring morning even more spectacular. We’ll walk through a private habitat in an immersive meditative manner, absorbing our surroundings, using all our senses, and then write about our experience.This […]
Adventures in the New River Valley: Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour – Virtual Edition
New River Land Trust hosts the online virtual event the 45th Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour – Virtual Edition available through Sunday, October 24, 2021. While we can’t host the in-person event this year, the good news is that you can see more Banff films than ever. The World Tour each year features the […]
Adventures in the New River Valley: Danish String Quartet in Concert (Online)
The Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech continues their 2021 Spring HomeStage Series with a virtual concert from the Danish String Quartet on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 2:00PM-3:30PM. The Danish String Quartet makes its Blacksburg debut with the world premiere of a new Copenhagen recording made exclusively for the Moss. The musical journey through […]
Adventures in the New River Valley: Garden Photography
The Hahn Horticulture Garden at Virginia Tech presents a Zoom Talk titled “A Beginner’s Approach to Garden Photography” on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at 12:00PM-1:00PM. This talk is all about using your eyes, your mind, and your camera to capture moments in your personal landscapes. They may be your gardens, vignettes from your travels, seasonal […]
Adventures in the New River Valley: Lyric Theatre, Blacksburg
The Lyric Theatre in Blacksburg is showing movies on Friday-Tuesday. You can also book a private screening of the feature film. This week they are showing “News of the World” featuring Tom Hanks. Notes for Patrons: • All patrons will be required to wear masks. You may remove your mask to enjoy your concessions once […]
Adventures in the New River Valley: 2020 Fashions For Evergreens
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center presents their 2020 Fashions For Evergreens on exhibit starting on Thursday, November 26, 2020 through Friday, January 1, 2021. Our foyer’s creatively designed trees present awe-inspiring decorating ideas in an extraordinary display. After you take in all of the dazzling trees, be sure to cast a […]
Moss Arts Center 2020-2021 Season Preview
Learn about Moss Arts Center planned 2020-2021 programs, enjoy a special guest performance, and chat with Executive Director Ruth Waalkes and Director of Programming Margaret Lawrence about the upcoming season. Join them online on Thursday, August 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m., to get a special peek at the excitement and fun we have planned for you in the […]
Adventures in the New River Valley: 2019 YMCA Craft Fair
The YMCA at Virginia Tech presents the 50th Annual YMCA Craft Fair Saturday, November 9th, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, at the Blacksburg Community Center. Get ready for the holidays when you shop juried vendors and celebrate the beauty and diversity of handmade art! Featuring food from local vendors & restaurants, face painting, storytime, live […]
Adventures in the New River Valley: 2019 Kids Fishing Day
Join in the Fun at Kids Fishing Day! Montgomery County Parks & Recreation, the National Forest Service and Game and Inland Fisheries present the 2019 Kids Fishing Day for ages 15 and under on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Pandapas Pond in Blacksburg, VA. Montgomery County Parks & Recreation will also be cooking hot dogs […]