🌱 Virginia Tech Observes "Denim Day" + YMCA's Healthy Kids Day

Hi all. It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Blacksburg Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Periods of rain. High: 62 Low: 51.
• Saturday: Warmer with periods of sun. High: 73 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories in Blacksburg today:

1. Virginia Tech honored the annual "Denim Day" on Apr. 26, an international movement aimed at raising awareness of sexual violence and the common misconceptions surrounding sexual violence. Hokie Wellness' Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist Chelsea Clearly said of the day, "It helps to continue to have these really hard conservations about these misconceptions around sexual violence. Elevating what is consent, and what is not consent, and being able to bring the community in on the conversation. So that way we can continue to build a community around consent." (WFXRtv.com)
2. The YMCA at Virginia Tech will be hosting this year's Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, Apr. 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the field and tennis courts on Washington Street. Organizers said that the purpose of the event every year is to help encourage children to learn more about their health and develop the mindset for a healthy life now that will help them grow into healthy adults. The event will include a Fun Run, a Fabulous 4Miler, and other activities such as field games and face painting. (WDBJ)
3. A new study from scientists at Virginia Tech that was recently published in the Journal of Geophysical Research shows that some areas of the Chesapeake Bay are sinking upwards of a quarter of an inch a year. The scientists also found that authorities in the area are not using that information to determine flooding risk on official planning maps. Regarding the outcome of the research, the scientists said that coastal communities will need to adapt to both rising sea levels and eroding coastlines, and there is not a single one-size-fits-all for how to do so. (The Roanoke Star)

Today and tomorrow in Blacksburg:

Friday, April 28

• Beauty And The Beast Jr. At Blacksburg Middle School (6:00 PM)

Saturday, April 29

• Blacksburg Farmers Market At Market Square Park (8:00 AM)
• Shred-A-Thon At Community Center (9:00 AM)
• 50-Year Celebration At Harding Avenue Elementary School (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking for a great part-time job, then Blacksburg is hiring for a part-time indoor lifeguard. Learn more about the position and apply here. (Town of Blacksburg Government via Facebook)
• Today is the last day to provide feedback on Blacksburg Transit. The survey closes today! Take the short survey and enter for a chance to win a $50 VISA gift card by clicking here. (Town of Blacksburg Government via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars! The Library of Virginia is coming to Meadowbrook Public Library in nearby Shawsville on Saturday, Apr. 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Blacksburg Library, Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library, Va via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! 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.