VerStandig Broadcasting Community Calendar

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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MISC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Massanetta Springs Centennial Tours of the Historic Hotel Thursdays 12:45pm July 29 and August 5 with costumed guide at the springhouse at 12:45pm. www.massanettasprings.org 888-627-7774

Keezletown Cannery Open for the Season by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursday July through December. This is open to individuals and groups to preserve their fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and other foods. On-site managers will assist customers with the canning process, but customers need to bring their own foods, seasonings, knives, and peelers. www.keezletowncommunitycannery.com

Diabetes Prevention Workshops: Learn how to reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes or manage pre-diabetes by identifying and changing your risk factors. These are two-part classes based on the national research study, “Diabetes Prevention Program”. This program is presented by a certified diabetes educator and registered dietitian. Dates (pick one group to attend): September 21 & 23; November 16 & 18; 6pm-8pm. Part 1 $25, Part 2 $35. To register: 800-433-4580

2010 RACE TO GED Harrisonburg-Rockingham GED Tests at MTC, 325 Pleasant Valley Road, Harrisonburg. Applicants must register in person at Dayton Learning Center, 290 Mill Street, Dayton. This is for English and Spanish persons; number being tested is limited to 30 in English and 10 in Spanish. September 21-22, October 19-20, November 16-17 and December 14-15. For times and cost: 540-879-2833 or 540-434-5961

Now through Labor Day Weekend Miller-Kite Museum Open Sundays only 1pm-5pm at 310 West Spotswood Trail, Elkton. Free and open to the public. 540-578-3046 www.elktonhistoricalsociety.com

Grottoes Farmers Market Open Saturdays through Summer in Town Hall Parking Lot Saturday morning 7:30am-12:30pm. 540-249-3377

Harrisonburg Farmers Market Open Now through Thanksgiving: Open Tuesday and Saturdays 7am-1pm in downtown Harrisonburg at the Turner Pavilion 228 South Liberty Street. www.harrisonburgfarmersmarket.com

Woodstock Farmers Market Open May through October from 8am-1pm Saturdays. 540-459-4917 or 540-436-8503

LAWN PARTIES

August 3-7

Bergton Community Fair: Tuesday Alleghany Blue perform; Wednesday Karaoke with Family Tradition; Thursday Beauty Contest, Friday Randy Black & Soul Train; Saturday Ez-Go Band. $1 admission, children 11 and under free. There will be rides each night to with “ride all night for one price”.

August 4-7

Grottoes Volunteer Fire Company Annual Lawn Party at Grottoes Town Park with great food, rides, and music each night. Fireman’s Parade 7pm Friday, Summer Bash Raffle 6pm Saturday. www.grottoesfire.homstead.com

August 6-7

Clover Hill Fire & Rescue/Ruritan Club Lawn Party with fried chicken, fried ham, beef & pork BBQ, funnel cakes, and other good food. Country & Bluegrass music both nights.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

July 29-31

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School at 4109 Jerome Road, Edinburg. Thursday and Friday 6:30pm-8:30pm, Saturday 9am-1pm with cookout to follow. 540-856-2639

JULY ANNOUNCEMENTS

July 30-31

Crimora Ruritan Club Environmental Music & Arts Festival at Crimora Park with fifteen bands and overnight tent camping available. $15 day pass or camping three-nights $35 prepay or $40 at the gate. www.nomadicrootsfestival.com 540-447-0998

July 30

12pm Chimney Rock VFW Post 9660 Chicken BBQ with chicken available to be picked up at Broadway Supermarket, Timberville Food Lion, Harmony Square Food Lion, or at the VFW Post. $3/half or a lunch plate available at post for $6.

July 30

6pm-9pm 2010 Cruz In to Shenandoah brought to you by Shenandoah Heritage Center, sponsored by Pioneer Bank; no registration fee. Held at 426 First Street, Shenandoah VA 22849. 540-742-1141 www.townofshenandoah.com

July 30

7pm-9pm Woodstock Enhancement Committee Music on Main Concert with the Amazing Country Band at the Woodstock Main Street Park. This band plays classic country from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. This concert is free and open to the public; bring chairs or blankets and a picnic supper. 540-459-3621

July 30

8pm Shenandoah Valley Music Festival presents Fairfax Symphony Orchestra with Alon Goldstein – Tickets range $30-40 www.musicfest.org 800-459-3396

July 31

2010 Bike Fest logo 19^th Annual Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Festival starting at 17 East Johnson Street, Harrisonburg. Registration is only $25 if performed by July 17^th - $30 through the day of the event (children 12 and under ride free). www.ourcommunityplace.org/bikefest

July 31

9:30am-12:30pm Shenandoah Valley Homeschool Mini-Conference at Muhlenberg Lutheran Church. Curious about homeschooling? Come hear a panel of homeschool parents and learn about part time school options at various schools here in the Valley. 540-476-2045

July 31

Vera Bradley/Longaberger Bingo to benefit the Virginia Warriors 10u Baseball Team at Weyers Cave Community Center. Doors open at 3:30pm, games start at 4:30pm. 540-421-9227

July 31

6pm Stanley New Hope Pentecostal Church hosts a Bluegrass Gospel Concert with The Church Sisters and Brush Arbor. A love offering will be received, everyone is welcome. The church is located at 5074 Farmview Road, Stanley, VA. 540-244-7822

July 31

6pm Timberview Crossing Assisted Living hosts Womanless Beauty Pageant to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at the Timberville Community Center. Food and raffles will be sold. Sheriff Don Farley and Josh Knight are just two of the participants. 540-896-9858

July 31

6pm Stanley New Hope Pentecostal Church Bluegrass Gospel Concert featuring the Church Sisters and Brush Arbor at 5074 Farmview Road, Stanley; a freewill offering will be received. 540-244-7822

July 31

7pm Booth Brothers in concert at RE Lee High School; tickets can be purchased at Red Front Supermarket, Blessings Family Christian Bookstore in Harrisonburg/Waynesboro, and Staunton Florist, or calling Blue Ridge Talent 540-942-0226. Advance tickets $18, at the door $20, or $25 reserve seating by calling BRT.

July 31

homeLogo 7:30pm Grace Govenant Church presents a worship seminar and concert with Robin Mark. Robin Mark was nominated in 2006 for a Dove Award for his song “Days of Elijah”. 540-433-9244 www.gcch.org

July 31

8pm Shenandoah Valley Music Festival presents The Temptations with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra – the icons of American culture that have brought R&B music to mainstream popular music audiences for more than 40 years will perform some of their timeless hits and their new album. Tickets range from $27-32 www.musicfest.org 800-459-3396

July 31

8:15pm Shenandoah HOG “Full Moon” Fundraiser Ride with proceeds benefiting Chapter Charity Fund. 540-946-9992

AUGUST ANNOUNCEMENTS

August 1-6

Massanetta Springs is celebrating the 100^th birthday of the building of the Historic Hotel. In addition to the daily Bible study and sermons each morning and evening, there will be forums and workshops providing information and understanding of current issues in the church and in the world. The music conference will include organ and harp classes and handbells. www.massanettasprings.org

August 3

7pm-9pm 8^th Annual “Praise in the Park” with The Announcers at 7pm and Amy Ladd & Friends at 8pm performing in Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, Each night, there will be two performances of various styles of Christian music. These are free musical entertainment, there will be children’s activities, food galore and more! www.lindenheightsbc.com 540-886-1138

August 3

7pm-10pm Elkton Neighborhood Watch Celebrates “America’s Night Out Against Crime”, in front of the Elkton Town Hall. There will be music by Greg Lam & Friends and Carrying on Band. Hotdogs and drinks will be available; those attending should bring their own chairs and blankets. In case of rain this event will be held at the Gooden Bros. VFW Post on Route 33 west of Elkton. 540-298-9369

August 3-7

August 4-7

August 4

7pm Massanutten Chapter of Archeological Society of VA Monthly Meeting in Arey Hall, at the Bridgewater Municipal Building. The program will be presented by Dr. Carole Nash, JMU Geographic Science Program. “LiDAR: A New Technology for Discovering Archaeological Sites.” The public is invited. 540-564-0635 www.mcasv.org

August 6-7

Clover Hill Fire & Rescue/Ruritan Club Lawn Party with fried chicken, fried ham, beef & pork BBQ, funnel cakes, and other good food. Country & Bluegrass music both nights.

August 7

3pm-7pm West Side Baptist Church Block Party at 715 West Wolfe Street, Harrisonburg with games for children and adults; food and entertainment.

August 7

5:30pm-9pm Wine: Maps, Silver, and Glass exhibit in the RR Smith Center (Staunton). Author of Passions: The Wines and Travels of Thomas Jefferson, will be the featured guest. The exhibit will feature original maps – artworks in themselves – many of which detail Thomas Jefferson’s tour of the wine country in France. Tickets are $50/person and may be purchased on-line at www.rrsmithcenter.org or 540-885-7676.

August 8

10:45am Mt. Horeb UMC Homecoming, 442 Hinton Road, Hinton. Speaker will be Janet Whetzel. There will be special music by Loni Kirklin (Blue Rose) and Edith Henry. Basket lunch at 12pm, no afternoon service.

August 8

12pm Cullers Run School Reunion, Mathias. Bring a covered dish and lawn chairs. There will be a raffle and silent auction. 540-833-2020

August 8

1pm James & John Howdyshell Reunion at Sangersville Church of the Brethren, meat supplied (pig BBQ), bring a covered dish and drink.

August 8

1pm Plains District Museum continues the lecture series with a feature panel of Veterans ranging from WWII through Vietnam reflecting on their experience in service to our country. Other highlights: presentation and posting of Flags by the Chimney Rock VFW Post 9660 and the reading of this year’s winning essays in the Patriotism Essay Contest. 540-896-7900

August 9

7pm-8:30pm RMH Adult Diabetes Support Group Meeting topic “Dental Care”. Attendance is free and open to the public.

August 10

7pm-9pm 8^th Annual “Praise in the Park” with Lifesong at 7pm performing in Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, Each night, there will be two performances of various styles of Christian music. These are free musical entertainment, there will be children’s activities, food galore and more! www.lindenheightsbc.com 540-886-1138

August 11

11:30am-1pm Valley Women’s Connection invites you to its “Awesome Accessories” Luncheon at Brent Hisey’s catering place “Now You’re Coking” at 812 Spring Hill Road from Gypsy Hill Park. The special feature presentation will be “Unique and Exciting Jewelry” Mary & Bob McIntire’s business, Treasure Tree Jewelry, is turning fascinating stones from the earth into beautiful jewelry. Guest speaker will be Diana Grounds. Cost for lunch and program $15; reservations required by August 6^th. Free child care provided. 540-885-7353 or 540-248-3059

August 13

8pm Shenandoah Valley Music Festival presents Mary Chapin Carpenter with special guest Catie Curtis. Tickets range $40-45 www.musicfest.org 800-459-3396

August 14

Timberville All School Reunion: all students who attended the school from 1914-1972. Visitation: 3:30pm, Dinner 5:45pm and program at 6:45pm. Frank Wilt (WSVA 550AM) will be the master of the ceremonies. $19.50 reservations required by August 9. 540-434-4359

August 14

Turner Ashby Class of 1980 Reunion at Oakdale Park in Bridgewater. 540-833-2565

August 14

Turner Ashby Class of 1985 Reunion at Oakdale Park during the day and evening at “The Barn” in Mt Solon. 540-478-4326

August 14

6pm Sangerville UMC Free Concert on the lawn featuring Tommy Wood (country music), there will be food, drinks, and homemade ice cream available. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

August 14

8pm Shenandoah Valley Music Festival presents The Saw Doctors: who hold the record for Ireland’s best-selling single of all time with their 1990 hit “I Useta Lover”; which spent nine weeks at number one. Tickets range $27-32 www.musicfest.org 800-459-3396

August 17

7pm-9pm 8^th Annual “Praise in the Park” with Emily Henline at 7pm and The Crestman Quartet at 8pm performing in Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, Each night, there will be two performances of various styles of Christian music. These are free musical entertainment, there will be children’s activities, food galore and more! www.lindenheightsbc.com 540-886-1138

August 17

7pm Sierra Club Shenandoah Group August Program Meeting – Crude Awakening (film) at Clementine Café, downtown Harrisonburg. This meeting is free and open to the public, food and beverage service is available during the meeting.

August 20

7pm-9pm Woodstock Enhancement Committee presents Amanda Wilkins Bands at the Music on Main, at the Woodstock Main Street Park. This band will play an eclectic combination of Americana style folk, rock, country, blues and mountain soul music created here in the Shenandoah Valley. Music on Main is free and open to the public. Please bring chairs or blankets to sit on and a picnic supper. 540-459-3621

August 21

Turner Ashby Class of 2000 Reunion for more information visit the class page on facebook.com or call 540-828-6860

August 21

7am-4pm Lyndhurst UMC 1^st Annual Yard & Chicken BBQ with breakfast of eggs, sausage gravy with biscuits, has browns, and coffee ($5.00). Lunch includes ½ BBQ chicken coleslaw, baked beans, roll and drink ($6.00). Booth spaces available for $5.00. Rain date: August 28. 540-943-8057 or 540-943-4546

August 21

10am-5pm Natural Chimneys Jousting Club 189^th Annual Jousting Tournament. $2/person or $6/carload. Also have a night joust that start at 7pm.

August 24

7pm-9pm 8^th Annual “Praise in the Park” with Doyle Moats Jr. at 7pm and Heaven’s Mountain Boys at 8pm performing in Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, Each night, there will be two performances of various styles of Christian music. These are free musical entertainment, there will be children’s activities, food galore and more! www.lindenheightsbc.com 540-886-1138

August 27-28

GED Testing at Adult Learning Center in Fishersville. Friday 4:45pm-8pm, Saturday 7:45am-1pm. Applications will not be accepted after 12pm on August 25. First-time test takers $45 fee due at the time of application, retest fee is $7 per test. Limited number of spaces available. 540-245-5083 or 540-245-5084

August 28

10am-2pm 2^nd Annual Kids Day & 30^th Anniversary Open House with Parker Bows teach archery to kids as well as local fire & rescue teaching free first aid and fire safety. There will be a bow giveaway for kids and a free lunch. 540-271-2228

August 28

10am-4pm New Beginnings Church “We Love Kids” Day at 101 Pike Church Road, Harrisonburg with tons of kids activities including inflatable jump houses, a dunking booth, face painting, air brush tattoos, puppets, ventriloquism, music, games, cotton candy, snow cones, hot dogs, drink, and everything is free! Everyone welcome! 540-434-1555

August 31

7pm-9pm 8^th Annual “Praise in the Park” with Sierra Losh at 7pm performing in Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, Each night, there will be two performances of various styles of Christian music. These are free musical entertainment, there will be children’s activities, food galore and more! www.lindenheightsbc.com 540-886-1138

SEPTEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

September 4

7pm Shenandoah Valley Music Festival presents Barry Louis Polisar: this year’s Title 1 Family Show will feature the author, songwriter, storyteller and poet. Admission is free. www.musicfest.org 800-459-3396

September 4

7pm Shenandoah Valley Music Festival presents Cherryholmes with special guest Dry Mill Road. Tickets range from $22-27 www.musicfest.org 800-459-3396

September 5

7pm Shenandoah Valley Music Festival presents The Com Cunningham Orchestra. www.musicfest.org 800-459-3396

September 10

Ride with Pride Benefit Concert at Frontier Culture Museum (therapeutic horseback riding program). Music will be performed by Faithful Men Gospel Group and Lisa Meadows and the Virginia Dreams Band. Tim Flick will be providing a catered BBQ meal. Pre-sale tickets only, cost is $15. Bring a lawn chair.

September 19

Waynesboro Fire Department Annual Auction beside the Waynesboro Fire Department: there will be lawn mowers, tools, sports collectibles, dishes, glassware, cookware, and much more. Food will also be available. 540-942-6730 or 540-942-6732

September 22

12pm-4pm 3^rd Annual Quilt Show and Demonstration sponsored by Loose Threads/Dorcas at Fort Valley Nursery, 1175 Hisey Avenue, Woodstock. Sponsored by The Quilter’s Cabin, Woodstock. Lunch available at Woodstock Café on site. 540-984-4911

September 24

OCTOBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 9

Alzheimer’s Association Harrisonburg’s Walk will begin at Massanutta Springs Camp and Conference Center. http://alz.org/memorywalk/

October 23

Harrisonburg Parks & Recreation 8^th Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk to benefit RMH Breast Cancer Treatment. $20 registration fee prior to October 13 receive t-shirt. $25 registration free from October 14-20; there will be no race day registration. www.runwalkjog.com/beatbreastcancer 540-433-9168