Cambria mural

 A mural to celebrate the community of Cambria.  The nearest train goes through Cambria which is part of Christiansburg (and next to Blacksburg).  There was a train to Blacksburg.  It was called the Huckleberry because it was so slow, students could pick huckleberries and still get back on the train.

Climbing competition

 Crimper's Climbing Gym hosted a regional competition, called !Venga!.

Memorial of 9/11 steel

 This sculpture in Christiansburg, is a way to honor many.

Nearby Town of Christiansburg

View from the fourth floor of one of the government buildings in downtown Christiansburg.

At Christiansburg Museum

Christiansburg Museum has show by artist named White.

Booth at Juneteenth event

League of Women Voters of Montgomery County at the Juneteenth event.

Model A Show

At a gathering of Model A vehicles in Christiansburg.  These are in excellent condition and all seem to have good homes.  The second photo was an attempt at an arty photo of the oil can carefully placed at the windshield.  I have not seen this style for a long time. 

Climbing Gym

Crimper's Climbing Gym, in Christiansburg, uses color beautifully.

Crimpers Climbing Gym

A climbing gym opened in Christiansburg.  It was not a grand opening...just for members to try the new wall.

Explaining crimper

The operators of Crimper's Climbing Gym explain the meaning of crimper to a news writer.  The plan is that Crimper's will have members climbing by Friday, March 16.

Work with steel

Work progresses on Crimpers Climbing Gym which will be in the nearby town of Christiansburg.

Buildings in the news today

The collapse of the Blacksburg High School gym roof in February has changed the school life of many students. The high school students will be going to school in the Blacksburg Middle School. The middle school students will go to renovated former Christiansburg Middle School.

Reading at bookstore

A bookstore hosted a reading by Fred First. One of his books, "Slow Road Home" he describes as a "field trip through time and place." The place is his beloved Blue Ridge Mountains.

Meeting with Council

The local League of Women Voters, as part of its education mission, invites local government members to meet with League members for conversation.

Coffee Depot Sign

The Coffee Depot offers breakfast and lunch for the downtown Christiansburg community.

Book Signing at Library

The book "Izzy's Fire" is used in some schools to help students understand the Holocaust. The library hosted at talk by the author.

Wilderness Trail Festival

The festival brings together crafts persons, entertainers, and civic organizations for a celebration of Christiansburg.