Good morning to you Merrimac! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- VMI Keydets at Virginia Tech Hokies Football at Lane Stadium
- Blues, Brews & BBQ at St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall
- In-Person Event: Introduction to State Government Contracting (SWaM & eVA) at Skyward Studios
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.
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Monday August 31
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Planning Commission Meeting →
Town of Christiansburg Calendar, Town Hall 100 E. Main St., Christiansburg
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
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Women of Vision
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
1540 South Main St, Ste 110, Blacksburg, VA Located at First & Main
9:30 am
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MC Business 101 Financial Foundations: Session 2
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
210 Laurel St Suite B Christiansburg
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
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Aquatic Advisory Board →
Town of Christiansburg Calendar, Christiansburg Aquatic Center 595 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg
4:30 pm
Thursday September 3
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MC Eggs & Issues: The Future of Business in Montgomery County - September 2026
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
Warm Hearth Village 2387 Warm Hearth Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24060
8:00 am
Friday September 4
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Bikeway Walkway Committee →
Town of Christiansburg Calendar, Town Hall 100 E. Main St., Christiansburg
7:30 am
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MC 2026 Ambassador Meeting
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
210 Laurel St NE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
11:00 am
Monday September 7
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Recreation Center closed in observance of Labor Day →
Town of Christiansburg Calendar
Christiansburg, VA 24073
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🗞 Nearby News
Blacksburg
- Virginia Tech opens counter-drone research center (wsls.com)
- Demme, Jr., Samuel William (nrvnews.com)
- ODU men's soccer team shuts out Lehigh for first 3-0 start since 2012 (pilotonline.com)
Christiansburg
- Christiansburg Town Council votes unanimously to remove Flock license plate cameras (wdbj7.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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