Civic news

By Gina Farthing

Published: November 21, 2008

The Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro is currently holding their annual HUBS Peanut Sale; benefits children’s organizations and programs in the Waynesboro and East Augusta County region; large, forty ounce tins are $15; discounts available on large quantity orders; info: 476-1400 or 946-1871.

Can Your Fines at the Augusta County Library; through Jan. 4; one overdue book fine will be excused for each can of food brought to the library; food collected for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

The Celebration of Holiday Lights Committee is accepting applications for the 2008-2009 light displays in Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton; organizations, businesses, families and individuals can reserve a space for $25; City of Staunton provides electricity; info: Angel Cooper, 886-8660 or or Doug Carter, 337-3404; Web site: http://www.celebrationoflights.org.
Food Pantry, from 10 a.m. to noon; Second Presbyterian Church, 133 N. Delphine Ave.; info.: 943-3211 or 943-3213.

Bethany Lutheran Church; accepts aluminum recycling only.

Dayton Learning Center; 290 Mill St., Dayton; Shenandoah Valley Chapter of USA Dance monthly dance today; free beginner lesson at 7:15 p.m.; dance starts at 8 p.m.; features ballroom, latin and swing music; admission: $10 per person, $8 for USA Dance members and seniors, $5 for students; smoke- and alcohol-free environment; casual dress; open to the public; info: 879-9126.

The Waynesboro Paranormal Research Group meeting on Monday, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Room A of the Waynesboro Public Library; a free lecture; topic: “Spirits of the St. James Hotel,” presented by Bill McGill and Jimmy Overton; public is welcome.

Moose Lodge, Hopeman Parkway; senior bingo, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; ages 55 and over; bring covered dish to share; door prizes awarded; no charge; info: Rosalie Lafferty at 942-2229.

The American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive on Wednesday, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Staunton Gypsy Hill Park gymnasium in Staunton.

Augusta County Railroad Museum and Model Railroad Club open houses; Kroger Mall, Arch Avenue; up to 15 trains run continuously; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday until Dec. 28; Saturday hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday hours: 1-4:30 p.m.; Dec. 28 drawing for model train set and two gift certificates from local hobby shop; free admission.
Waynesboro Choral Society presents “Splendor of Christmas” annual Christmas concert; Dec. 1-2, 7:30 p.m.; Waynesboro High School; tickets available at: Wright’s Hallmark, Waynesboro; Waynesboro Garden Center; Carla’s Hallmark Shop, Staunton; Village Green Florist, Stuarts Draft; cost: $8 for adults, $4 for students; tickets available at door and from WCS members; info: Carol Elliott, 943-9452 or http://www.waynesborochoralsociety.homestead.com.

AARP Tax-Aide seeking volunteers to assist taxpayers with 2008 income tax returns, providing tax preparation services or serving as client service facilitators and greeters at Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, Lovingston, Lexington or Verona locations; commitment of 4-8 hours weekly is needed during filing season (Feb. 1 to April 15); participants wishing to be certified in basic AARP/IRS training will be held Dec. 2-5 and Jan. 5-9; info: Jane at 363-0171 or 885-4209.

“The New 990 for Non-profits”; Live Arts Studio, 123 E. Water St., 4th floor, Charlottesville; Dec. 4, noon to 1:30 p.m.; Stephen Clarke, IRS project manager will describe the background and purpose behind the design, related areas of tax compliance and new information disclosed on the form; for details and to register: http://www.the cne.org; register early.

Pancake breakfast with Santa; Dec. 6, 8-11 a.m.; Wilson Memorial High School Cafeteria, 189 Hornet Road, Fishersville; $6 per person; proceeds benefit the Wilson Memorial band.

“Give the Gift of Life” holiday blood drive; 1782 Jefferson Highway, Route 250, Fishersville; Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; to reserve a spot: Diane Clark, 949-5335 or 649-2074.
Rockfish Valley Ruritan Club third Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling; Dec. 6, 6 p.m.; Rockfish Valley Park; Rockfish River Elementary; fourth and fifth grade choirs and Rockfish Valley Presbyterian Church Choir; info: 434-361-9349.

“Guerilla Tactics: Motivating Your Board and CEO to Raise Money”;Virginia Webinar to be held at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities; Dec. 10, 1-2:30 p.m.; program will discuss the enduring reality of fundraising for non-profit organizations and the need for the board to help with the solicitations; for information and to register: http://www.thecne.org; register early.

Knights of Columbus blood drive; St. John the Evangelist Catholic, corner of Maple Avenue and 11th Street; Dec. 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; in assistance to Virginia Blood Services for the holidays.