🌱 Missing University Student + Bikesburg Event + Art Submissions

Hello all. Michelle Paul here with your newest edition of the Blacksburg Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Nice with clouds and sun. High: 76 Low: 53.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice. High: 74 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories in Blacksburg today:

1. Over the weekend, several agencies, including the Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad, searched Shenandoah National Park for Mateo Cobo Zevallos, a missing 21-year-old George Mason University Student. His gray Honda was found in the national park parking lot after he was reported missing. Trails were closed as agencies searched through the park. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact law enforcement. (WUSA 9)
2. Blacksburg is in the midst of its first-ever Bikesburg festival! Bikesburg will run until May 26. Downtown businesses are participating and will stamp passports for participants that bike to the business. Several bike-themed events are also happening around town, including bike yoga, gear swaps, and more. To see a detailed calendar and schedule, visit the Bikesburg page here. (WDBJ)
3. Calling creative people of all ages! The Blacksburg Government is looking for artwork and projects created by community members that address the topic of "My Hand-in-Hand." The artwork should visually demonstrate what a Hand-in-Hand playground means to community members. Submitted work will be displayed during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. To enter, drop off submissions at the Community Relations Office. (Blacksburg Government)

Today and tomorrow in Blacksburg:

Monday, May 22

• Social Ride With NRVBA At Blacksburg Library (5:30 PM)

Tuesday, May 23

• Bike Yoga With Venture Out VT At Venture Out Center (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Virginia Tech Police thanked all local community members that joined them for the Virginia Tech Police Hot Dog Luncheon. The Luncheon benefitted the Special Olympics in Virginia, and $5,842 was raised for the cause. (Virginia Tech Police via Facebook)
• Do you hate circling the airport parking lot before a flight and then carrying your luggage all the way to the entrance? Did you know that instead, you can pre-reserve parking? To learn more about making a reservation, visit this instructional guide here. (Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport via Facebook)
• Anyone near the Advanced Propulsion and Power Lab at 1670 Innovation Drive may hear loud noises for a duration of two minutes. Community members are advised not to worry as engine rig testing is being conducted. Community members may hear noise on Monday and Tuesday this week. (Blacksburg Government)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all soon for another 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.