Local politics

Delegate Nick Rush talked with some residents at an event sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County and the NAACP.  These organizations often co-sponsor and work together on events to keep voters informed.

Patterns in the grass

Seems the mowers make patterns in the grass.

Looking down Clay St.

A little layer of fog over Blacksburg.

Home faces sunrise

Those living in this home can view the sunrise.

New driveway

Two new driveways were installed.  The work was almost all by hand, the worker said, because it was a small space.  The old driveway was removed and recycled.

Memorial Day

for the holiday.

Looks like Dogwood

These trees, which look like the state tree, the Dogwood, are blooming now.  They bloom later than the Dogwoods.

Clematis blooming

Flowers in my backyard.

A view of another university

Took photos on a trip to South Carolina and find a drill field appears similar.  This is at the Citadel.

Connor House

The Thomas Connor House is one of the historic buildings in downtown.  It has been in use for offices for many years.

Black House Progressing

The renovation of the Black House continues.  The colors are vivid.

Church Picnic

Weather was delightful for a church picnic.

New restaurant opened

Well, Social House opened.  Today was the commencement ceremony for Virginia Tech.  There were many people in the town, enjoying dining out.  This restaurant opened.

Goats

Part of Spring is the start of new life.

Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County featured a talk on Redistricting.

Black Hen Restaurant

Remodeling work continues on a new restaurant on Jackson St.  The sign is seeking workers.

Many Art Exhibits

Many artists have their work in the Armory Art Gallery.

Extension Centennial

Virginia Cooperative Extension celebrates one hundred years.  The local Montgomery County office got a resolution from the Board of Supervisors presented today.

Used for teaching

Virginia Cooperative Extension uses this to take education programs to where there are people who want the information.  It is for food safety and nutrition programs. 

Crossfit competition

Crossfit seems to occasionally have events that bring the exercisers out on the streets. 

At Virginia Tech

Beautiful day and there were many activities at the university.

Cooperative Extension celebrates

Cooperative Extension, formed by Congress to get research-based information to those who need and can use it, celebrated its 100th anniversary.  Extension is part of the land-grant university system--Virginia Tech and Virginia State in my state.  So there was a celebration in Blacksburg at Virginia Tech today.  (A celebration at Virginia State in Petersburg yesterday)

Another Spring scene

Last week was still the beginning of spring.  This is a path I walk everyday.

Needs Painting

I think this business building needs a new painting.

Part of a playground

This playground is by one of the churches.

Waterfall

It is sort of a waterfall from the Virginia Tech Duck Pond.

Small Display

This church used a display of pinwheels to raise awareness of an issue.

Price House sign

Historic site, the Price House, has a new sign.

Dogwood

Earlier as spring started, a real Dogwood blossomed