-- today --

CRAFT/HOBBY

l New River Valley Beekeepers

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Health and Human Services Building, Christiansburg

Contact: 552-0483

l River City Quilt Guild

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Grove United Methodist Church, 1020 Tyler Ave., Radford

Contact: 674-8379

-- friday --

FUN/GAMES

l Bingo

Jackpots, lucky seven and winner-take-all games available for play.

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Pulaski Moose Lodge #2087, 4500 McAdam Crossing Road

Cost: $15

Contact: 980-2991

l Earth Friendly Friday

"Healing the Fractured Forest: Urbanization and Globalization," a presentation by R. Bruce Hull, professor in the College of Natural Resources at Virginia Tech, about the forests of the future. Attendees are encouraged to bring a snack dish for sharing.

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke, 2015 Grandin Road, Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: Bob Egbert, 384-7448, rsegbert@comcast.net

l Friday Night Fifth Quarter

Games and refreshments after city high school home basketball games. Ages 14 to 18; registration available.

When: 9 p.m.

Where: Eureka Center, Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: roanokeva.gov/play

l Game On!

When: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Blacksburg Library, 200 Miller St.

Cost: Free

Contact: 552-8246, mfrl.org

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

l Harley-Davidson Garage Party

Last day to sign up for the women-only event at two locations. 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Roanoke Valley Harley-Davidson; 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 15 at the New River Valley Harley-Davidson. With several stations to view and a question and answer session.

Where: Harley-Davidson

Contact: Sheila Dykes, 915-2695

-- saturday --

CRAFT/HOBBY

l So You Want to Be a Beekeeper

The New River Valley Beekeepers' Association offers information about beekeeping and how to get started, as well as offering an opportunity to ask questions of local beekeepers.

When: 2 p.m.

Where: Christiansburg Library, 125 Sheltman St.

Cost: Free

Contact: 382-6965

FUN/GAMES

l Archery and Mountain Boarding

Archery in the morning and an afternoon of mountain boarding. Bring a bagged lunch; light snack provided.

When: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Camp Roanoke

Cost: $25

Contact: 772-7529, roanokecountyparks.com

TEENS

l "SOLS are Important, But I Don't Like Taking Tests"

Understand and develop skills to be successful on any test.

When: 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Preston Park Recreation Center, Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: roanokeva.gov/play

-- tuesday --

CRAFT/HOBBY

l Blue Ridge Quilt Guild

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Blue Ridge Library, Apperson Way, Salem

Contact: Carol, 977-0419

-- wednesday --

FAMILY FUN

l Family Night

Enjoy stories, crafts and activities about winter animals.

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Christiansburg Library, 125 Sheltman St.

Cost: Free

Contact: 382-6965

-- today --

CRAFT/HOBBY

l New River Valley Beekeepers

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Health and Human Services Building, Christiansburg

Contact: 552-0483

l River City Quilt Guild

Quilting club.

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Grove United Methodist Church, 1020 Tyler Ave., Radford

Contact: 674-8379

-- friday --

FUN/GAMES

l Bingo

Jackpots, lucky seven and winner-take-all games available for play.

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Pulaski Moose Lodge #2087, 4500 McAdam Crossing Road

Cost: $15

Contact: 980-2991

l Earth Friendly Friday

"Healing the Fractured Forest: Urbanization and Globalization," a presentation by R. Bruce Hull, professor in the College of Natural Resources at Virginia Tech, about the forests of the future. Attendees are encouraged to bring a snack dish for sharing.

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke, 2015 Grandin Road, Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: Bob Egbert, 384-7448, rsegbert@comcast.net

l Friday Night Fifth Quarter

Basketball, beach volleyball, video games, movies, music, food and drinks after city high school home basketball games. Ages 14 to 18; parents welcome. Registration available, limited to the first 100 teens.

When: 9 p.m.

Where: Eureka Center, Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: roanokeva.gov/play

l Game On!

Video and board games.

When: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Blacksburg Library, 200 Miller St., Blacksburg

Cost: Free

Contact: 552-8246, mfrl.org/gameon.php

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

l Harley-Davidson Garage Party

Last day to sign up for the women-only event at two locations. 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Roanoke Valley Harley-Davidson; 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 15 at the New River Valley Harley-Davidson. With several stations to view and a question and answer session.

Where: Harley-Davidson

Contact: Sheila Dykes, 915-2695

-- saturday --

CRAFT/HOBBY

l So You Want to Be a Beekeeper

The New River Valley Beekeepers' Association offers information about beekeeping and how to get started, as well as offering an opportunity to ask questions of local beekeepers.

When: 2 p.m.

Where: Christiansburg Library, 125 Sheltman St.

Cost: Free

Contact: 382-6965

FUN/GAMES

l Archery and Mountain Boarding

Instruction on archery in the morning and an afternoon of riding down the hills of camp on a mountain board (like skateboarding on grass). Bring a bagged lunch; light snack provided.

When: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Camp Roanoke in Roanoke County

Cost: $25

Contact: 772-7529, roanokecountyparks.com

TEENS

l "SOLS are Important, But I Don't Like Taking Tests"

Understand and develop skills to be successful on any test (SOL, SAT or vocational).

When: 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Preston Park Recreation Center, Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: roanokeva.gov/play

-- tuesday --

CRAFT/HOBBY

l Blue Ridge Quilt Guild

Meeting for experienced and wannabe quilters.

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Blue Ridge Library, Apperson Way, Salem

Contact: Carol, 977-0419

-- wednesday --

FAMILY FUN

l Family Night

Enjoy stories, crafts and activities about winter animals.

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Christiansburg Library, 125 Sheltman St.

Cost: Free

Contact: 382-6965