1. The Y Helping the International Community in Blacksburg

2. Promotional Video
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3. International Women’s Mornings

4. 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: :30AM in the Arts and Crafts Room - Y Center (1000 North Main Street) 4
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5. Classes

6. 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
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7. Gardens

8. 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 to get on the waiting list. 8
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9. 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
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