🌱 2023 Virginia Tech Powwow + Hokies To Compete In 2023 US Open

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Blacksburg Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Cloudy with a shower. High: 67 Low: 42.
• Thursday: Occasional afternoon rain. High: 62 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories in Blacksburg today:

1. Virginia Tech's 2023 powwow, hosted by the American Indian and Indigenous Community Center and Native at VT, will take place at noon on the school's Graduate School lawn on Saturday, Apr. 29. The intertribal event aims to share and educate the community on Native culture and was started in 2017. In addition to performances, there will be vendors selling Native-made items, a cooking demonstration, and food options. (VTx)
2. Five student-athletes will be competing in the 2023 US Open wrestling competition in Las Vegas. This competition is the first on the road to the 2023 World Championships and will take place Apr. 27-28 for the Senior Men's Freestyle and Apr. 29-30 for the U20 Men's Freestyle. Four Hokies will be competing in the Senior Division, and one will be competing in the U20 Division. (Hokies Sports)
3. The Montgomery County VA Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its next Business After Hours at McClain's in Blacksburg on Thursday, Apr. 27 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. The event will feature networking opportunities, food, drinks, and a 50/50 cash raffle. (Montgomery County VA Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

Today and tomorrow in Blacksburg:

Wednesday, April 26

• Blacksburg Farmers Market At Market Square Park (2:00 PM)
• Hump Day Blues Jam Rising Silo At Rising Silo Brewery (5:00 PM)

Thursday, April 27

• Virginia Man At Milk Parlor (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all job hunters! Whether you're looking for a job or seeking a career change, here's a list of open positions looking to hire in and around the Blacksburg area. (Blacksburg Patch)
• Looking for a new place to call home? Check out this roundup of real estate properties currently on the market in the Blacksburg area. (Blacksburg Patch)
• Blacksburg Transit celebrated its 40th anniversary on Apr. 23. They've come a long way from starting with only eight buses and three routes. Happy anniversary! (Blacksburg Transit via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all soon for your next update.

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.