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Yin Deep Stretch with In Balance Yoga @VTCRC
2025-12-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | In Balance Yoga @VTCRC, 2000 Kraft Dr. Suite 1204, Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
*Beginner friendly
*Unheated/no humidity
Yin Yoga is a practice that brings balance to active bodies and calms the mind using passively held floor poses (deep stretching for typically 3 minutes per pose). With Yin, the connective tissues that form our joints are gently stretched and rehabilitated, increasing flexibility and nourishing the meridians, the energy pathways that flow through the body. Appropriate for all levels of yoga experience.

CRC Walking Club
2025-12-24 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-12-17 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-12-10 12:30 - 13:00 | Wikiteria, 1715 Pratt Dr., Blacksburg, VT, 24060, United States
Meet at the Wikiteria Cafe patio each Wednesday for a walk in the park with the CRC Walking Club. Register here >>> https://form.jotform.com/241374323584154

Gentle Flow with In Balance Yoga at VTCRC
2025-12-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | In Balance Yoga @VTCRC, 2000 Kraft Dr. Suite 1204, Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
*Beginner friendly
*Unheated/no humidity

Gentle classes have a varied sequence. This class is open to all levels: especially for new students, seniors, students experiencing injury, or those wanting to slow down. Accessible to any and all body types. Posture, meditation, and movement are slowly introduced. Learn alignment and simple breathing techniques. Use props to support your poses. Feel comfortable in the foundational postures that are offered. Class will have slow transitions between standing and floor series to meet each student where they are. Prenatal friendly.

Hacksburg Weekly Meeting
2025-12-23 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-16 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-09 19:30 - 20:30 | Hacksburg, 1872 Pratt Dr #1620, Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
From rockets to robots to rocking chairs, whatever it is, you can probably make it at Hacksburg. Our community workshop is located in Virginia Tech’s Corportate Research Center at 1872 Pratt Drive, and accessible by Hacksburg members twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Our weekly meeting is open to the public every Tuesday at 7:30pm (online and in person). Stop by to learn about the space, make friends, or share what you’re working on.
To learn more about the tools Hacksburg offers, check out our wiki or take a 360° Virtual Tour.
For the latest on upcoming regional and Hacksburg events, click here.

Tuesday Night Meditation Class
2025-12-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:00 | 2000 Kraft Dr SW Ste 1104 Blacksburg, VA 24060, 2000 Kraft Dr SW Ste 1104 Blacksburg, VA 24060, Blacksburg, V, 24060, United States
Join us on Tuesday nights for a transformative journey into the science of healing through meditation. Rooted in the groundbreaking research of Dr. Joe Dispenza, this practice harnesses the power of the mind to rewire the brain, regulate the nervous system, and activate the body’s innate healing potential. By shifting into a deep meditative state, we move beyond stress and limitation, tapping into the quantum field where true healing begins. This is more than relaxation—it’s a powerful practice of self-regeneration, designed to optimize health, balance emotions, and create lasting change. Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic conditions, looking to enhance well-being, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this class will guide you toward a deeper understanding of how meditation can heal from the inside out.

Slow Flow with In Balance Yoga at VTCRC
2025-12-22 17:15 - 18:15, 2025-12-15 17:15 - 18:15, 2025-12-08 17:15 - 18:15 | In Balance Yoga @VTCRC, 2000 Kraft Dr. Suite 1204, Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
Flow classes have a varied sequence. This class is open to all levels. Accessible to any and all body types. A flowing class linking breath and movement in sequences that work all of the major joints and muscles of the body. Posture, meditation, and movement are introduced. Learn alignment and simple breathing techniques. Use props to support your poses. Feel comfortable in the foundational postures that are offered. A knowledge base of beginner level poses is helpful.
*Experience a Plus
*Unheated/no humidity

Community/Free Chair Movement and Breath with In Balance Yoga
2025-12-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 | In Balance Yoga @VTCRC, 2000 Kraft Dr. Suite 1204, Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
Join us to move, de-stress, calm your nervous system and ground with us each Monday at lunch for free with tools you can take back to your office chair.

NRV Lunch Bunch Toastmasters
2025-12-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 | 2200 Kraft Drive, Lakeview conference room, 2200 Kraft Drive, Lakeview conference room, Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
Are you preparing to talk with investors, potential clients, or industry experts? Or looking at the next step in your career?
Do you want to practice your public speaking and leadership skills in a fun and lively environment? The NRV Lunch Bunch is a Toastmasters club that believes skill building can be fun—and sometimes hysterically funny.
Meeting every Thursday at lunchtime at the Corporate Research Center (CRC) in Blacksburg, VA, the NRV Lunch Bunch embraces efficiency and fun, while following the self-paced Toastmaster Pathways curriculum.
Toastmasters International is an organization dedicated to improving communication and leadership skills. The program is affordable, self-paced, self-directed, and effective.
Members take turns running the meetings, delivering prepared and impromptu speeches, and giving valuable feedback—practicing the skills you need to move forward.

Morning Jolt with WoTech
2025-12-17 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Come join your village of women in technology for a morning jolt of real talk. We’re hosting these every month to help us make connections and have casual conversations covering various topics about jobs, mentor requests, and everything in between. There is no judgment, come as you are, liquids in the cup are optional, jump in when you can.
This month we will address the Likeability Bias at work for women and examine how the ingrained notion that women must be likeable can impact our career goals.
Morning Jolt is being held online until further notice. Register once to get the zoom link.
This meeting occurs on the third Wednesday of the month. Networking from 8 AM – 8:15 AM. Programming begins at 8:15 AM.
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VTCRC 40th Anniversary Celebration
2025-12-16 18:00 - 21:00 | The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, 901 Prices Fork Rd., NC, 24061, United States
This year, the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center (VTCRC) celebrates 40 years since its founding. For four decades, the VTCRC has been a destination for transforming bold ideas into impact – a home for connecting researchers, founders, and industry leaders in a community like no other.
Please join us to celebrate this important milestone on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at The Inn at Virginia Tech.
Together, we’ll look back on key achievements, celebrate the tenants and partners who have collaborated in our success, and share a look at what’s ahead — from introductions to new tenants just getting started, to the launch of the Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC), to the growth of the Secure Energy Future Center (SEFC), and other statewide initiatives that will continue to advance our mission.
This celebration is a toast to the future of innovation, collaboration, and community as fueled by VTCRC. It’s where education meets business.
RSVP HERE

RBTC's AI Decoded
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | QCowork Coworking Space, 105 Roanoke St. East, Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
Get ready to dive headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence at RBTC’s AI Decoded—where innovation meets inspiration. This isn’t your average tech talk—we’re breaking down AI in a way that’s exciting, approachable, and packed with practical insights.
Discover how to harness the full potential of AI, explore powerful tools, and learn how to level up your work, ideas, and creativity. Whether you’re AI-curious or already in the game, you’ll be in great company with a community of forward-thinkers who are just as fired up as you are.
Let’s decode the hype—and the opportunity—together.

Speaker details coming soon

RBTC's Lunch & Learn
2025-12-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, 1948 Franklin Rd SW Suite 200, Roanoke, VA, 24014, United States
Join us for our RBTC Lunch & Learn with Jennie Salamoun and Brian Maddox, “ROI by Design: The Payoff of Putting Users First”
This two-part workshop series is designed for leaders and teams who want to understand the powerful link between human-centered design and business success. We’ll show you how putting your users’ needs first isn’t just good practice—it’s a proven strategy for increasing ROI, fostering innovation, and creating more effective products and services. Through engaging examples and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn some of the core principles of design thinking and discover practical tools you can use to identify new opportunities in your own business.
Part 2: Investing in Users for Impact
This workshop will focus on turning your discoveries from Part 1: Unlocking Opportunity through Design Thinking into a concrete action plan. (Those who missed Part 1 are still encouraged to attend!) We’ll explore examples from session participants as well as past clients to highlight common design pain points and issues. You’ll learn when and where to invest in user research, branding, user interface (UI) enhancements, and usability testing. Walk away ready to champion human-centered design and prioritize efforts that will make the most impact for your business.
About Integral
Integral UX/UI helps digital product teams turn fuzzy ideas and user insights into intuitive designs and articulate brands. Founded by long-time collaborators, Integral is a two-person user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design studio that blends strategic thinking with visual finesse for organizations that value speed and quality.
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Lunch will be provided starting at 11:30 AM, with our speaker kicking off at noon. We’ll wrap up by 1:00 PM, leaving you energized and ready to take on the rest of your day. Come hungry—for knowledge, connection, and a great meal.
Doors open at 11:30 AM for networking and lunch with programming beginning at 12:00 PM. Program ends at 1:00 PM.

Speaker Spotlight

Jennie Salamoun // Partner, UX
Located in Christiansburg
A principal-level product design and user experience professional, Jennie specializes in tackling complex challenges through a combination of data, observation, and creativity. Her expertise covers the full UX lifecycle—from research and strategy, to prototyping and usability testing—all informed by a background in design thinking (B.S. Industrial Design, Virginia Tech) and B2B marketing. Her portfolio prior to cofounding Integral includes major digital initiatives for more than 20 organizations.

Brian Maddox // Partner, UI
Located in Harrisonburg
With over 27 years in design, Brian has led branding and product initiatives for startups, scaling SaaS platforms, and household names across industries from fintech to healthcare. He’s known for distilling a brand to its core, bringing clarity to teams, and delivering design that’s both strategically sharp and visually polished. Before launching Integral, Brian held leadership roles in both agency and in-house settings, guiding projects and products from first concept to successful launch.

Hacksburg's 7th Annual Holiday Ornament Making
2025-12-07 13:00 - 16:00 | 1872 Pratt Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060, 1872 Pratt Drive, Blacksburg, V, 24060, United States
Join Hacksburg’s Annual Holiday Ornament Making Event!
Join us for a festive and family-friendly DIY workshop session where makers of all ages can make their own personalized gifts including laser cut felt Christmas ornaments, custom laser cut wooden displays and cards, and hand polished metal wind chimes. There will also be a hot chocolate bar and coffee served.
The event is free, but donations to cover material costs are greatly appreciated!
