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Good morning Christiansburg! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Christiansburg nonprofit stands out for truly prioritizing its employees
- Christiansburg community mourns the passing of Jo Ann Sowers Lytton
Also on today's calendar: Babysitting Certification - Christiansburg, VA 2026 and 5 more events.
Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Christiansburg or nearby? Post it to the Christiansburg calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. 📅
Today's riddle: When does a joke become a Dad joke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
- Sunday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Nonprofit Staffers Work Hard But Often Feel Unappreciated (thenonprofittimes.com) — A Christiansburg-based nonprofit, Community Housing Partners, is highlighted for strongly prioritizing employees, including rewarding a long-on-call maintenance worker with a bonus and vacation. The broader report shows nonprofit staff satisfaction slipping nationwide, especially around pay, job security, communication, and professional development. Experts stress clearer leadership, culture, and compensation transparency to keep nonprofit workers engaged. 
• Lytton, Jo Ann Sowers (nrvnews.com) — Christiansburg is mourning the passing of lifelong resident Jo Ann Sowers Lytton, who died peacefully on April 2 at age 79. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she spent her entire life in town, centering everything around family and close friendships. She is remembered by her husband, children, many grandchildren, siblings, and extended family.
📸 Around Christiansburg
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Upcoming Events in
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Free Income Tax Prep with VITA In-Person
Christiansburg Library, 125 Sheltman St, Christiansburg
11:00 am
Saturday April 4
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Other local events
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Great Easter Egg Hunt
Town of Christiansburg Calendar , Kiwanis Park 310 Kiwanis Lane SE , Christiansburg
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Babysitting Certification - Christiansburg, VA 2026
Mid County Park , 390 Cinnabar Rd , Christiansburg
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MC 2026 Auburn Hills Golf Tournament
Auburn Hills Golf Club , 1581 Turnberry Lane , Riner
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Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
Town of Christiansburg Calendar , Christiansburg Recreation Center 1600 N. Franklin Street , Christiansburg
6:00 pm -
Q2 Business Brief
Town of Christiansburg Calendar
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Shred-a-thon
Town of Christiansburg Calendar Christiansburg, VA 24073
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Public Arts Advisory Board Meeting
Town of Christiansburg Calendar , Town Hall 100 E. Main St. , Christiansburg
12:30 pm
Saturday April 4
Monday April 6
Tuesday April 7
Wednesday April 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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MC 2026 Ambassador Meeting
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce , 210 Laurel St NE , Christiansburg
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Family Movie & Snack: Shaun the Sheep
Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
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Easter Egg Hunt - Bisset Park
Radford, VA Calendar Radford, VA 24141
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MC 2026 Auburn Hills Golf Tournament
Auburn Hills Golf Club , 1581 Turnberry Lane , Riner
12:00 pm
Friday April 3
Saturday April 4
Monday April 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Traffic is at a standstill on I-81 N reported at...
Traffic is at a standstill on I-81 N reported at 1:10 PM. (Nextdoor ) - Hi all!
I am looking for someone to repair a hole in my vinyl siding. Not sure how it got there. Probably only needs a piece of siding that’s about a dollar… (Nextdoor Historic Cambria)
- The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight - Temporary in Christiansburg. Apply here.
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Christiansburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Christiansburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Blacksburg
- Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation to host Blacksburg's first 'Make Moves Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run' (wsls.com)
- Matthews, Helen Anderson (nrvnews.com)
- Virginia Tech students watch historic Artemis II launch (wdbj7.com)
Radford
- Radford considers tax, rate increases; Addresses financial challenges (wdbj7.com)
- Gillespie announces run for Mayor of Radford (pcpatriot.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: When it becomes apparent. lol (Thank you Fauna T. for sending it in!)
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