Civic news

By Gina Farthing

Published: October 3, 2008

Food Pantry, Second Presbyterian Church, 133 N. Delphine Ave., from 10 a.m. to noon; information: 943-3211 or 943-3213.

Bethany Lutheran Church; accepts aluminum recycling only; all other recyclables go to the Waynesboro Recyling Center.

Pufferbellies, 15 W. Johnson St., Staunton; donates 10 percent of Sunday sales to People Places; toys and books for children of all ages.

Verona Fire Department is hosting a benefit bingo for Pam Baber Cash, to help with her medical expenses. Doors open 5:30 p.m., bingo begins 6 p.m.Door prizes after each game. Tickets available three for $25 or $10 each at the door or in advance four for $25. For info: call Cindi, 941-3480 or Joan 569-7033.

Hoover/Rexrode reunion today at 1 p.m. at the Woodman of the World building on Route 612 E. in Verona; bring covered dishes and drinks; utensils and paper products provided; information: Mary Rowe at 248-3968 or Blenda Schultz at 234-0941.

55th anniversary of the Crawford Brothers Quartet, of Staunton, on Sunday at 4 p.m. at Robert E. Lee High School, 1200 North Coalter St., Staunton; dinner is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with an all-you-can-eat buffet at Seventh-day Adventist Church at 1000 N. Coalter St.; tickets: $11 for senior citizens (at the door only), $12 for advance adult and $15 at the door, $4 for 6-12 and $5 at the door, children under 6 are free; master of ceremonies: James Purcell Crawford; special guests: Southern Gospel Singers, evangelist Maggie Ingram and the Ingramettes, The Love of God Singers, The Spiritual Doves; The Canpore’ Singers, Promiseland Inspirational Choir and the Sterling Stars; for tickets: 294-0521 or 942-4387.

Community Mediation Center’s four hour Diversity and Sensitivity workshop Friday, from 1-5 p.m. in Harrisonburg; $100 and includes materials; information: 434-0059 or 1-800-653-0019.

Spring 2008 Blue Ridge Orchid Society show and sale; Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, 3640 Colonial Ave., Roanoke; Friday and Oct. 11; theme: “A Harvest of Orchids;” open to the public on Friday around noon until 6 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 11; orchids for sale; information: John Ford at 951-1604 or , Nancy Cowden at , or Irene Brock at 774-9021 or .

General Education Development test, Valley Vocational-Technical Center, Adult Learning Center, Fishersville; Friday and Oct. 11; must register; 4:45-8 p.m. on Friday and 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday; applications not accepted after 3 p.m. on Monday; $45, $7 for retests; space is limited; information; 245-5083 or 245-5084.
Preston L. Yancey Volunteer Fire Company, 2015 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville; yard sale on Oct. 11, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; bring discarded treasures to sell, sales space available for $10; vendors may arrive at 6:30 p.m. to set up; no tables provided; food available.

Waynesboro High School class of 1963 45th reunion, Oct. 11, Waynesboro Country Club, informal class get together, Oct. 10 at South River restaurant, class members who have not been contacted should call Barbara Dodd Ramsey at 476-5722 or e-mail .

The Wilson Memorial High School class of 1954 fall dinner meeting, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m.; Wood Grill, 1711 Reservoir St. in Harrisonburg; reservations are a must; to reserve: 294-7224 by Thursday.

Gilbert family reunion on Oct. 19; Barren Ridge Ruritan building, 222 Eakle Road, Staunton; information: Treva King at 447-0202 or Janet Nuckolls at 337-3027.

Fifth Annual Tiny Miss Easter America Mini-National Pageant, Holiday Inn Kroger Center, Richmond; $88 rate; registration: Oct. 17, 6-8 pm;  competition begins Oct. 18 at 9 a.m.; gown competition: Oct. 19 at 9 a.m.; awards: Oct. 19 at noon; information: 804-379-3800.

19th annual H.C. Edwards Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society Sportsman Banquet, Oct. 25, at Expoland, Fishersville, doors open 6 p.m.; tickets: $55 single, $75 couple; tickets include one-year membership; sponsorships available; info and tickets: H.C. Edwards, 886-3337; Eddie Back, 248-5503; Ken Wilkinson, 255-2423.