Civic news

By Gina Farthing

Published: October 24, 2008

Free parents workshop: Organizing and Understanding Your Child’s Individualized Educational Plan, hosted by Blue Ridge Care Connection today from noon to 2 p.m. at the Waynesboro Boys and Girls Club, 302 E. Main St.; info: 866-596-9367. Light refreshments.

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.

The American Red Cross to hold the following area blood drives:
n 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., today, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Staunton
n noon to 6 p.m., Friday, Lexington Baptist Church, Lexington

Buffalo Gap High School Class of 1988 reunion; today: reunion gathering at The Clock Tower, in Staunton (back room); begins at 6 p.m. with cash bar and special menu; $5 cover; info: .

55th Anniversary Dance of the Circle 8 Square Dance Club of Waynesboro; pre-rounds, 7:30-8 p.m., today; square dancing (plus level) alternating rounds, 8-10:30 p.m.; Kate Collins Middle School, 1625 Ivy St.; square dance attire is requested; info: Cheryl and Bick Young, 949-7595 or Harry and June Baum, 456-7144.

Halloween cake walk and costume judging; today, 6:30 p.m.; Craigsville Rescue Squad building; door prizes and silent auction; costume judging, money prizes awarded; cake donations appreciated; food available; sponsored by Augusta Springs First Aid Crew, Inc.

Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation 6th Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K and 10K Run/Walk; today; proceeds benefit Rockingham Memorial Hospital breast cancer treatment; $20 to register; can register on race day; $10 discount for teams; raffle and door prizes for participants; refreshments available; Inspirational Homestretch: opportunity to buy signs in honor, or memory, of those affected by cancer (placed along route), $30 each; to register/info.: http://www.runwalkjog.com/beatbreastcancer, Erik Dart or Tim Moubray, 433-2472, or .

H.C. Edwards Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society 19th annual Sportsman Banquet, today, 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.

Spaghetti benefit dinner; Verona Moose Lodge; for the Jimmy Breeden family; Sunday at 1 p.m.; adults: $10; children under 12: $5.

Senior bingo; Waynesboro Moose Family Center on Tuesday at 11 a.m.; must be 55 or older; open to the public, no charge; bingo, door prizes and food; bring a covered dish to share.
NARFE Chapter 178 breakfast social; 9 a.m., Wednesday; Mrs. Rowe’s, Route 250, Staunton.

Shenandoah Valley Disability Employment Awareness Committee luncheon to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month; Thursday at 11 a.m.; Holiday Inn and Conference Center, Staunton; theme: “America’s People, America’s Talent, America’s Strength;” exhibitor displays and silent auction; noon: lunch and awards program; info: 332-7376.

Augusta County Republican Women’s Club monthly meeting; 6 p.m., Thursday at the Waynesboro Republican Headquarters, Willow Oak Shopping Center; drinks and refreshments provided; info: 949-8020.

Public forum; come to hear the candidates and submit your questions; 5:30 p.m., Thursday at the James Madison University ISAT building, Room 259; 6 p.m.: City Treasurer and 7 p.m.: City Council.

1st Annual Masquerade Brawl; Charlottesville Derby Dames; Friday, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.; IX Building, downtown Charlottesville; fundraising event; live music by Mass Sabbath; silent auction, deejay and roller derby demonstration; tickets: $15; info.: http://www.charlottesvillederbydames.com.

Lyndhurst United Methodist Church, 2835 Lyndhurst Rd.; women of the church will hold their annual bazaar on Nov. 1 at 6:30 a.m.; Christmas shoppe, crafts, country kitchen, white elephant and bake sale; breakfast will be served; cost: $5 for adults, 6-12: $2.50 and free for ages 5 and under; info: 943-9907 or 943-3685.