🌱 Summer Arts Festival Returns + Summer Solstice Festival Weekend

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Blacksburg Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 77 Low: 56.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 75 Low: 50.

Here are the top three stories today in Blacksburg:

1. In observance of Juneteenth, the Town of Blacksburg administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jun. 19. However, certain town services will remain operational. Blacksburg Transit will operate on a reduced schedule. The Blacksburg Community Center and Aquatic Center will maintain regular hours. Trash pickup will not be affected in the SE Quadrant. (NRVN News)
2. Beginning on Jun. 23, a Blacksburg Summer tradition returns. This will be the 31st annual Summer Arts Festival, organized by the Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts. The Summer Arts Festival will last throughout the summer and showcase art exhibitions, outdoor concerts, and more. The first concert starts on Friday, Jun. 23. (WDBJ)
3. In case you missed it - The 15th Annual Summer Solstice Festival is coming up this weekend! Beginning on Jun. 17 at 1:00 p.m. there will be over 75 vendors and live music. The fun will go on all night until 11:00 p.m. and there will be activities for everyone—crafts for children and food for all! There will also be a 5K Downtown Sundown race at 8:00 p.m. for those interested. There are also more spots open for volunteers and you can sign up here. (WDBJ)

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Today and tomorrow in Blacksburg:

Friday, June 16

• Live Music - Virginia Hollow At Rising Silo Brewery (6:00 PM)

Saturday, June 17

• Blacksburg Farmers Market At Market Square Park (8:00 AM)
• Summer Solstice Fest At Downtown Blacksburg (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you missed the most recent Blacksburg Town Council meeting, you can catch up here. The agenda included Chief Brewster presenting a citizen award, a public hearing about parking on North Main, and more. (Town of Blacksburg)
• This Sunday, Visitors can visit Sustainable Blacksburg's garden tour from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. There will be light refreshments served. More information can be found here in addition to a list of other places to stop along the way! (Sustainable Blacksburg via Facebook)
• Calling all engineers! The Town of Blacksburg is looking to hire a seasoned engineer. The job is under the GIS Department and will be in charge of construction management. To learn more, visit the link. (Town of Blacksburg Government via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you 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.