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Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The YMCA at Virginia Tech will hold its Children's Consignment Spring Sale on Saturday, March 21 at The Y Center at 1000 N. Main St. with a half-price sale from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and payments accepted via cash & credit. New River Valley News
- ➤ Families in Blacksburg can join the SMLC Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Festival at 2308 Merrimac Rd on Saturday, April 4 from 3–5 p.m. The event, which includes a prompt 4 p.m. egg hunt, crafts, games, and snacks, is designed for children aged 2 and under to 3rd–5th grade. New River Valley News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The YMCA at Virginia Tech is hosting Exploring Art in the NRV, a free community exhibition from March 2 to April 10 that highlights local art and creative spaces — a public reception is scheduled Sunday, March 15, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to celebrate regional creativity. New River Valley News
- ➤ Local organizers are hosting hometown entertainment events from today through Sunday, March 15, at various venues with music, theater, and family fun. Attendees can explore a range of local talent and festive performances during the weekend. WDBJ7
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ NRV Home Builders Association will host its expo in Christiansburg soon to showcase home building trends and new opportunities for local professionals and residents. The association plans to reveal more details as the event date nears. WDBJ7
- ➤ Homebuilders in the New River Valley report that rising costs, tougher building regulations + inflation are slowing new home construction, which could affect ongoing projects and future developments. The Roanoke Times
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Market Jam at the Museum
10 AM – 12 PM — Alexander Black House & Cultural Center — Free entry — Enjoy live music by local talents Chris Via and Bill Blevins at this community event.
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Metaphysics in the Blue Ridge Conference 2026
May 29th-31st — Virginia Tech Department of Philosophy, War Memorial Hall — Cost details to be announced — Engage with leading scholars in metaphysics during a collaborative workshop and enjoy a social hiking day.
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Stanford Cardinal at Virginia Tech Hokies Baseball
7 p.m. — English Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting baseball showdown as the Hokies take on the Cardinal in a thrilling matchup.
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