The Y Helping the International Community in Blacksburg

Promotional Video The Y Helping the International Community in Blacksburg https://youtu.be/uds5GFzGCLw 2 | The Y Helping the International Community in Blacksburg | YMCA at Virginia Tech

International Women’s Mornings

International Women’s Mornings Description Weekly gathering to bring internationals and Americans together for friendship, information, education, support, and service. All are Welcome! Free childcare provided. We hope that you will join us! Time and Location Every Tuesday 9:30 - 11:30AM in the Arts and Crafts Room - Y Center (1000 North Main Street) 4 | The Y Helping the International Community in Blacksburg | YMCA at Virginia Tech

Classes

English Conversation Classes Description These weekly classes are for Internationals who want to learn English or improve their English language skills. Besides having conversations on diverse topics including comparison of life and practices in the U.S. with participants' observations from their home countries, simple writing tasks, pronunciation, and grammar will also be taught. Classes meet at the Y Center in Blacksburg. 6 | The Y Helping the International Community in Blacksburg | YMCA at Virginia Tech

Gardens

Hale YMCA Community Gardens Features ROPER SOLAR GREENHOUSE Named for its designer L. David Roper, the Roper Solar Greenhouse is used by community members to grow food all winter. Extra produce is taken to the Interfaith Food Pantry. GARDEN SPACE We rent three sizes of garden spots for your organic garden growing. Currently we host about 72 gardeners from 17 different countries. New gardeners can email jenny@vtymca.org to get on the waiting list. 8 | The Y Helping the International Community in Blacksburg | YMCA at Virginia Tech

Hale YMCA Community Gardens Additional Information EDUCATION September's Potluck will feature information on garden pollinators. PARTNERS Virginia Tech Civic Agriculture and Community Food Systems Share the Spare Program Neighborhood Harvest Program Location 215 Maywood St, Blacksburg, VA 24060 9 | The Y Helping the International Community in Blacksburg | YMCA at Virginia Tech

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