Civic news

By Gina Farthing

Published: November 28, 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.

Food For Fines; Waynesboro Public Library, Augusta County Library and Staunton Public Library; through Dec. 31; one overdue book fine will be excused for each can of food brought to the library; please no dented, outdated or perishable items; food collected for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.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.

Augusta County Railroad Museum and Model Railroad Club open houses; Kroger Mall, Arch Avenue; up to 15 trains run continuously; 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.
Wilson Memorial Class of 1988; 20-year class reunion; today; main entrance of Wilson Memorial High School, Fishersville; tour at noon; 1:30 p.m.: social time at Mossy Creek, Fishersville; info: 410-422-6647.

Summit Square, Oak Avenue; NARFE Chapter 178; Christmas lunch meeting, Thursday, noon; musical program by Mark Hackley; cost: $11 per person; reservations needed by Sunday; info: Jenifer Bradford, 885-4656.

Middlebrook Hunt; winter hunter pace; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the kennels, just south of Middlebrook on Dutch Hollow Road; cost: $25 per rider; equestrian helmet required for jumping; gates or go-arounds at all fences; luncheon to follow; non-rider meal is $10; for directions and information, Deb Sensabaugh, 570-1910.

Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad, squad building, 10 Manor Drive, Stuarts Draft; “Lights of Love Community Christmas Tree Lighting;” Sunday, 5 p.m.; $5 donation per light is appreciated; each name will be read on the night of the service; fellowship and refreshments to follow; forms available at the squad building; info: 337-2528; checks payable to: Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 260, Stuarts Draft, Va., 24477, mark check “Lights of Love.”

Waynesboro Choral Society “Splendor of Christmas” annual Christmas concert; Monday and Tuesday, 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/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 offered basic AARP/IRS training Tuesday through Friday 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; Thursday, 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.

Academy of Continuing Education, Inc., 326 W. Main St.; Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 5:30-7:30 p.m.; seminar, “How to Survive and Prosper in this Recession;” cost: $19.95 per person; reservations required; hosted by Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc.; info: 949-7881 or 949-7089; registrants receive a free $10 gift certificate to the ACE Gift Shop; bring spouse or business partner for only $10 extra.

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.

1782 Jefferson Highway, Route 250, Fishersville; “Give the Gift of Life” holiday blood drive; 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; 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling; Dec. 6, 6 p.m.; Rockfish Valley Park; Rockfish River Elementary 4th and 5th grade choirs and Rockfish Valley Presbyterian Church Choir; info: 434-361-9349.

12th Annual “Christmas at Augusta Stone;” benefit concert for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network; Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.; prelude, 7 p.m.; doors open, 6:30 p.m.; featuring: Faithful Men, Rhythm Road and The Boogie Kings; held at Augusta Stone Church, just south of the stoplight in Fort Defiance; no tickets needed; free will offering accepted; info: 248-FOOD; seating limited.

“Guerilla Tactics: Motivating Your Board and CEO to Raise Money;” Virginia “Webinar” 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.

“Breakfast with Santa;” Dec. 13, Weyers Cave Community Center; 7:30-10:30 a.m.; Cat-in-the-Hat will make an appearance; free gift from Santa for all the kids; bring your camera for a picture; donations go to the Verona Food Pantry.

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.