May 5, 2011

Events This Weekend

Blacksburg: First Fridays will be featuring many activities including a documentary on the Civil Rights Freedom Rides, free wine and cheese tasting at Gourmet Pantry, Art Crawl and Scavenger Hunt from 4-7pm.

Christiansburg: Depot Day is a celebration National Train Day, put on by the Christiansburg Civic League. There will be food, art, entertainment, and entrance is free! Come see Yours Truly as well with my own artwork! 630 Depot St NE 10am-4pm! Be there or be..

Floyd: Friday Night at Dogtown Roadhouse get your pizza and music fix! If you haven’t yet been, this Floyd eatery has the best pizza around- made with fresh ingredients. You must go! Grace Pettis is a folk singer with a beautiful voice, and interesting songwriting skills. Check her out- $5 at the door.

Riner: Art Show at Sinkland Farms! Who knew? I certainly didn’t! Saturday, 3-8pm, see a variety of artists with work for sale and on display at the show “Love Your Mother”.

For more of what’s going on in the NRV visit these websites: Next Three Days, New River Valley Current

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April 26, 2011

Washington Post Writes about Pulaski

Recently this article crossed my Facebook feed and I thought it might add insight into the current situation in the New River Valley. While some of us aren’t able to get pay raises, or buy that new pair of Mary Janes we’re lusting over, others can’t afford groceries or electricity for their families. Let’s not forget to be grateful for what we have and always try to take care of each other. If you want to live in a nice community you must contribute to it. Click on the photo to see a few organizations helping out! If you’re looking for a good place to start donating, check out United Way to find a way to help that suits you!

Sincerely,

Jessey

Link to Washington Post

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April 25, 2011

Rhubarb Throwdown!

Evenin’!

Since celebrating it’s first anniversary of opening, Lucie Monroe’s Coffee Company has been having monthly throwdowns-challenges if you will- to test the knowledge and know how of the managers and staff. Tonight they will host two local foodies as they both make their best effort at rhubarb pie. Carol, writer for Cambria Cooks blog, will be going up against Laura (of Bollos and Souvlaki fame). This all kicks off at 7pm tonight, Lucie Monroe’s Coffee Company, 1600 Roanoke St, Sweet B  [; )]!

If Rhubarb is not your thing, check out this recipe from Cambria Cooks: Chocolate Macaroon Pie! I’m gonna try this one out soon- it looks too delicious!

Happy Tasting!

JS

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April 16, 2011

Los Limones

Found at Piccsy and fell in love! Viva el limon!

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April 14, 2011

Radford University Taking Up Donations

I recieved this email this morning. If any of you would like to donate I’d be happy to take them in!

RU Collection Drive – Helping the Pulaski/Draper Tornado Relief Efforts
 
Tornados hit the Pulaski/Draper communities on Friday, April 8 leaving a path of destruction.  FEMA determined that 267 houses were damaged with the following breakdown: 31 destroyed, 25 with major damage, 52 with minor damage, and 159 that were affected.
 
RU is responding to the needs of these communities by organizing a collection of much-needed items (see list below).  These items are being accepted at  the following locations through Friday, April 22nd. 
 
Moffett Hall – Lobby
Peters Hall – Teaching Resource Center Lobby
Heth Hall – 1st Floor (outside Parking Services Office)
Hurlburt Center – Information Desk
Muse Hall – Lobby
McConnell Hall – Front Lobby
Armstrong Complex – Front Lobby
 
The following items are needed:
 
Blankets                                               Non-Perishable food items                                         Powdered Milk                                   Toilet Paper                               
Batteries / Flash Lights                   Diabetic Non-Perishable Food Items                          Toys                                                       Children’s Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
Combs / Brushes                              Manual Can Openers (not electric)                             Paper Towels                                      Plates/Utensils/Plastic Cups                       
Smoke Detectors                             Hand Sanitizer / Hand Soap                                           Baby Wipes                                        Women’s Feminine Products                                         
All hygiene Items                             Dog and Cat Food                                                             Umbrellas                                           Sandwich and Gallon Zip Bags        
Sunscreen, Bug Repellant            Laundry Detergent / Dryer Sheets                            Children’s Pull Up Pants, Diapers (all sizes)
Tea/Flavored Drink Packets (can be mixed with bottled water)                                       Trash Bags (13-Gallon and Contractor Heavy)

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April 11, 2011

Destruction and Community

This morning on the radio I heard there were 150 homes destroyed in Pulaski and Draper, Virginia. The total number of buildings damaged is around 400, with an estimated 8.5 million dollars worth of damage (news link). I read the sirens went off as the tornados were making their way through the small town and community. We’ve always been told that we couldn’t have tornados here because the mountains would keep them out. Now that we know that isn’t true, will we have a better warning system in case there is a next time?

"'Where was your insurance agent?' Thank you wyatt insurance (Jamie and Scott) for not only showing up but for helping. We appreciate it." Diana, Pulaski VA

At least in times like this people come together and help each other, whether it’s removing trees or picking up debris, to even roofing and rebuilding. Here are some neighborhood helpers worthy of a shout out. Wyatt’s Insurance Agency and Thacker Insurance, with offices in Fort Chiswell and Christiansburg, and L&H Tree Gone from Giles County (please see previous post).

Here is a link to photos from the residents on facebook.

Send a few positive thoughts to southwest Virginia.

JS

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April 10, 2011

Help the Helpers

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These guys are out helping the tornado victims in Pulaski County for free! Help their business by hiring them for tree and brush removal services. Here’s their card!

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April 9, 2011

Pulaski VA Tornado Damage

Please see link to local news website for a few photos and information on location of some of the damage.
http://www2.wsls.com/news/2011/apr/08/27/tornado-warning-storm-damage-pulaski-ar-960589/#comments

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April 2, 2011

Picasso in Virginia

Good Day!

I just had a lovely Friday at the Picasso exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond! Only three hours away from our lovely NRV, the VMFA is actually a top ten museum in the US. I’m not quoting anyone specifically, but I did hear that somewhere.
The museum is free to enter, but special exhibits require tickets so be prepared for that. Upon entering there is a pretty cool sculpture garden with a waterfall and flowing ground level pond/pool. There’s a patio just outside of the museum cafe that sits by the water, if you’re looking for a casual but cool date spot or meeting with friends.

The Picasso exhibit is co-organised by the VMFA and the Picasso Museum of Paris (Musée National Picasso, Paris). There are eleven rooms organized by time period, including paintings, sculpture, and photographs. It Is well worth a couple of hours and $20 to check it out!

Happy April!
Jessey Schaudt
(Shout)

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January 3, 2011

Local food writer-Christiansburg

Local food writer discusses my favorite Christiansburg spot, so I must share!

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Gunnar Goes Walkabout

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