Good morning, Blacksburg.

Downtown Blacksburg bookstore The Little Bookworm was opened by owner Cathy McDowell to honor her late husband's dream by offering a space that nurtures children’s love of reading and provides jobs for adults with disabilities.

The store creates a welcoming atmosphere—fulfilling a long-held goal to give back to the community.

The Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry issued A Call to Compassion, urging locals to donate food and volunteer to help families facing food insecurity.

The organization will host food drives (dates will be announced) and schedule outreach events (additional support details will follow).

The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley will open its Art is Relative exhibition with a free Open House on Saturday, November 29 from 10 AM to 3 PM at its Pulaski location—more than twenty artists will display work that explores family ties and visitors can pick up local handmade gifts. The exhibition runs until January 10 and will feature a special display honoring founder Lyndall Mason.

Mike Gummer of Christiansburg won the club’s November barns challenge with a photo of a Shawsville barn taken on his second visit and Tracy Burlingame of Riner won the open category with a foggy morning shoot — the club plans a photo shoot on Monday, Dec.15 at 10 a.m. at the Inn at Virginia Tech and a meeting on Dec.18 at the Radford Public Library.

2025 Blacksburg Turkey Trot

8:30 a.m. — 108 W Roanoke St, Blacksburg, VA — Registration fee applies — Participate in a festive 5k run on Thanksgiving morning for fun and fitness.

Blacksburg Master Chorale Presents Handel's 'Messiah'

4-10 p.m. — Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless beauty of Handel's 'Messiah' performed by a talented chorale and orchestra.