Susanna Lilly, REALTOR® Virginia Tech Hokies!

Winter Lights Festival and Sounds of the Seasons Holiday Parade

Friday, December 4, 4:30 - 8 pm

Downtown Merchants of Blacksburg Annual Open Houses, 4 – 8 pm: Late night shopping, free gift wrap, snacks and beverages, holiday specials.

• Deo Gloria will carol through the stores and streets.
• Holiday Farmer's Market, 4 – 7 pm: Crafts, Funnel Cakes, free hot chocolate and hot cider, Student Government Association selling Hokie Basketball shirts, Blacksburg Junior Master Chorale Bake Sale, and more in the new Market Square Park, (fomer Blacksburg Farmer's Market space)
• Pictures with Santa at The Lyric, 4:30 pm: Bring your own camera.
• Opening Reception and Book Signing for Signs of Dysfunction at the Mish Mish Gallery, 5 -7 pm: In the show are photographs from the new book, Signs of Dysfunction by local photographer Kirk Carter. The show and book depict the subtext of signage through photos of incomplete, vandalized, weathered, painted-over and otherwise remarkably useless signs. Most of the photos were taken in or near Southwest Virginia. Framed prints and copies of the book will be available for purchase during the run of the show, December 4-31.
• Tree lighting with music from the Blacksburg Children's Master Chorale, 5:30 pm
• TubaChristmas, 6 pm: Market Square Park, co-sponsored by the Downtown Merchants of Blacksburg, the Lyric Theatre and the Department of Music at Virginia Tech
• Sounds of the Season Holiday Parade, 7 pm: co-sponsored by Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Department and Virginia Tech Chapter of Circle K

Holiday Shopping Specials

• Thursday, December 10, 4-8 pm: Downtown Merchants host “Ladies Late Night Shopping” with free gift wrap, gift wish list, snacks and beverages and more.
• Thursday, December 17, 4-8 pm: Downtown Merchants host “Gentlemen’s Late Night Shopping” with free gift wrap, gift wish list, snacks and beverages and more.
• Participating merchants include: Fringe Benefit, Matrix Gallery, Xanadu, Bookholders, Kent Jewelers, Bollo's, Gillie's, Mad Dog, Homebody, Tech Bookstore, Campus Cruizers, Gourmet Pantry with more to follow. Visit Main Street Inn during these events for free gift wrapping, hot cocoa and holiday cookies by the fireside.

A wonderful incentive for quaint and historical town of Pulaski, VA! I love it when the local news features one of my listings! Check out news feed below.

The Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) recently notified the Town of Pulaski that it has been selected to receive a set-aside (reservation of funds) for the SPARC program (Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities). These funds will be available until June 30, 2010.

The SPARC loan is a program that reserves funds for localities and organizations to promote affordable housing to first-time home buyers. Homebuyers who qualify for a SPARC loan receive ½% (one half percent) reduction in the standard VHDA interest rate for first-time homebuyers. The Town of Pulaski for Round 8 currently has $1,000,000 (one million dollars) reserved by VHDA at the ½% reduction. A citizen who is interested in buying or building a home in the Town of Pulaski may want to consider applying for a SPARC loan through one of the VHDA approved lenders.

The Town has targeted households with an income between $34,500 and $46,000 to receive the ½% reduction in their mortgage. As part of the program, the Town will cover the cost of the required home inspection and waive any building permit fees. Connection fees for new construction will be waived. Homes may be purchased or built up to $225,100.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact me at 540.320.9444. I will help you in working with an approved VHDA lender, as well as step by step instruction on becoming a first time home owner.

I look forward to hearing from you! ~Susanna 540.320.9444

For more information about this Pulaski listing click here.

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I had forgotten about the Duck Pond located on the Virginia Tech campus here in Blacksburg. My husband and I decided to take a stroll around the pond while out hiking last weekend.

I also had forgotten what a little gem it really is. The Duck Pond which was created in 1937 was bustling with activity. It is home to numerous ducks & geese and a great place to fish. Picnicking is a common activity since there are grills, tables, and benches throughout the trail.

While there we saw bikers, walkers, and joggers. We even stumbled upon a photographer capturing a bride & groom amidst the autumn foliage. Beautiful!

I am often reminded by outsiders about Blacksburg's bounty of unique scenery. I'm glad we remembered the Duck Pond and took time to stop by. It's an appealing place to visit in any season.

WOW! Is it just me or is every REALTOR busy!? I know I am & could use a little summer fun! Read on:

"Friday Night Out" Concert Series

6pm on The Virginia Tech Drill Field

5/29 Gerry Timlin-Folk Music

6/5 Island Pan and Panjammers

6/12 Crossties-Bluegrass Band

6/19 No Strings Attached-Eclectic and Jazz

6/26 Key West Band-Caribbean Rock

7/10 Front Porch Swing-Swing, Blues, and Jazz

7/17 Dixie Power Trio-Jazz

7/24 Blues Agent-Variety Band

7/31 Summer Musical Enterprise-Songs from past Musicals

Giles River Fest

6/13 Seminars & Canoe Races in Pembroke & Pearisburg

Claytor Lake Festival

6/13 10-10 Fishing Tournament, Sand Sculpting, Car Show, & Arts & Crafts

Summer Solstice Fest

6/20 Downtown Blacksburg

Floyd Town Jubilee

6/20 11am-dusk Info:745.6643

Independence Day Celebration

July 4

Steppin' Out Street Festival

August 7 & 8 Downtown Blacksburg

Newport Agricultural Fair

August-Livestock & Agricultural Exhibits, Jousting Tournament, & Pet & Talent Show

See you there! ~Susanna

Virginia Tech Hokies are headed to the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida! The game is tomorrow, New Year's Day, against the Cincinnati Bearcats. I think it will be a really good game!

We will be celebrating with friends at their home for this exciting event. It is sure to be a fun evening! As big fans we will be cheering the Hokies on, especially since Virginia Tech is where my daughter attends.

LET'S GO HOKIES!!