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Hey there, Radford! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want your artwork featured at Glencoe Mansion this summer?
- Why retirees are eyeing Radford as an affordable riverfront haven
Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Radford or nearby? Post it to the Radford calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. 📅
Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, a shower; warm, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Call for Artists for 'Homecoming' Art Show (nrvnews.com) — Radford artists and creatives can now apply for Glencoe Mansion’s juried “Homecoming” art show, tied to the Mary Draper Ingles Festival this July. Open to NRV artists, the exhibit explores the meaning of home and will run July 15–August 28, with cash prizes and a July 24 opening reception in Radford. 
• Retirees Are Settling In These 10 Virginia Towns Because Monthly Expenses Stay Low (familydestinationsguide.com) — Radford is highlighted as a budget-friendly place for retirees, combining New River scenery with the energy of Radford University and a walkable downtown. The article notes that student-driven pricing helps keep housing, groceries, and entertainment affordable. It also points to free outdoor recreation on the New River Trail and frequent low-cost community festivals that can appeal to older residents on fixed incomes.
📸 Around Radford
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Upcoming Events in
Radford
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
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CPMT Meeting
Radford, VA Calendar Radford, VA 24141
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EDA Meeting
Radford, VA Calendar , 10 Robertson Street , Radford
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On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal
Radford, VA Calendar
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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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Commonwealth Community Support Group
Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
4:00 pm -
Bird Seed Muffins: A Unique Children's Baking Class!
Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
4:00 pm -
Wildflowers Walk in Wildwood Park with Virginia Master Naturalists
Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
10:30 am
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📣 Radford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Virginia Hollow at Radford Farmer's Market - Radford University
"The Bonnie" Hurlburt Student Center , Clement St , Radford
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MC Eggs & Issues: Managing Across Generations - April 2026
Warm Hearth Village , 2387 Warm Hearth Dr. , Blacksburg
8:00 am -
MC 2026 Ambassador Meeting
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce , 210 Laurel St NE , Christiansburg
11:00 am -
MC 2026 Auburn Hills Golf Tournament
Auburn Hills Golf Club , 1581 Turnberry Lane , Riner
12:00 pm
Wednesday April 1
Thursday April 2
Friday April 3
Monday April 6
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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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 9:28 AM. (Nextdoor ) - Traffic is at a standstill on I-81 N reported at...
Traffic is at a standstill on I-81 N reported at 1:53 PM. (Nextdoor )
- Regal Rexnord Corporation posted a job opening for Motor Assembler - 1st Shift in Radford. Apply here.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted a job opening for Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level in Radford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Radford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dublin
- Pulaski County Invites Community to Help Create VA250 Commemorative Mural (pcpatriot.com)
- Lady Cougars earn 8-3 softball win (pcpatriot.com)
- Kincer, Deborah Kidd (nrvnews.com)
Christiansburg
- Kiwanis Club of Christiansburg launches new website highlighting record community impact (montcova.com)
Ok Radford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because all the fans leave. (Thank you Shirley J. F. for sending it in!)
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