Tag: event
Music for the Mountains: Anti-pipeline music festival set for July 18
Friends of Augusta, with Friends of Nelson, Free Nelson, Augusta County Alliance, Wild Virginia, Pipeline Education Group, and Chesapeake Bay Group Sierra Club are together sponsoring Music for the Mountains, an anti-pipeline music festival, on July 18th.
Annual James River Rundown tests paddlers’ endurance in river race
Registration is now open for the James River Rundown, a series of paddle races on the James River that takes place June 27-28 in the heart of Central Virginia.
EMU students plan fundraising event to fund fight against Ebola with Nobel laureate Leymah Gbowee
After spending the summer watching nervously from afar as Ebola swept through her native Liberia, sophomore Winifred Gray-Johnson wanted to take action when she returned to EMU.
Waynesboro Generals donate money to American Cancer Society to support play-by-play broadcaster
WKDW Country Club host Kris Neil has served as the play-by-play broadcaster for the two-time defending Valley League champion Waynesboro Generals the past two summers.
Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry headlines Richmond Flying Squirrels Hot Stove Banquet
The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are pleased to announce that Hall of Fame pitcher and 314-game winner Gaylord Perry will headline the fifth annual Charity Hot Stove Banquet on Wednesday, January 21 at VCU’s Stuart C. Siegel Center.
Freezing Rain Advisory in effect for Shenandoah Valley overnight
The National Weather Service has issued a Freezing Rain Advisory for a large swath of the Shenandoah Valley, Central Virginia and into the D.C. Metro area tonight into Monday morning.
VDOT warns of possibly icy road conditions in the Shenandoah Valley overnight into Monday
Motorists traveling throughout the Shenandoah Valley tonight, January 11 and into the morning hours on Monday, January 12 should expect to see icy conditions develop.
Within Reach program to shed light on careers in health care
The next Within Reach program in Roanoke will shed light on the depth and breadth of health care career options and what it takes to get there.
Biological farming conference set to open Jan. 30
Twenty-five sessions and 2,250 minutes of learning are all rolled into 37.5 hours of information at the 16th Annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference.
Peace, Pies & Prophets!
When you think of a play and a pie auction, you’ve got Ted & Company’s Peace, Pies & Prophets! Please join us as Ted Swartz and Tim Ruebke tickle our funny bones and stimulate our brain cells.
Bridgewater College professors to give presentation on swords
Drs. Gavin Lawson and Clifford Harmon will present “Swords in the Middle Ages and Renaissance” at7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, in Cole Hall at Bridgewater College.
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute to host global conference on pavement management in May
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute will host approximately 400 transportation experts from around the world at the ninth International Conference on Managing Pavement Assets to be held in Arlington, Virginia, this May 18 through 21.
Virginia Historical Society Programs Calendar 2015
The 2015 calendar of events at the Virginia Historical Society.
Virginia farmers to help shape national Farm Bureau policies
Virginia representatives will join more than 5,000 Farm Bureau members from across the nation in helping shape policies important to farmers and ranchers Jan. 11-14 at the 2015 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention.
Colder weather doesn’t chill interest in farmers markets
Until a few years ago, the Christmas holiday usually meant the end of the season for farmers markets across the state. They often wouldn’t reopen until mid-May.
Paramount Theater Alternative Gift Fair raises $13K for area nonprofits
Earlier this month, The Paramount Theater opened its doors to forty-two local nonprofits for the third annual Alternative Gift Fair and with the generous support of the local community raised over $13,550.
Annual concert celebrates Twelve Days of Christmas
The talented choirs of two local churches will once again fill the sanctuary at Staunton Church of the Brethren with the sounds of the season during the annual Twelfth Night Concert on Sunday, Jan. 4.
Augusta Health conducts successful Code Pink drill
Augusta Health conducted a Code Pink Drill the evening of Monday, December 29. A Code Pink Drill is required on a regular basis to test the systems and procedures that would be activated in the event of an infant abduction.
Potomac Nationals annual Hot Stove Banquet & Silent Sports Memorabilia Auction set
The Potomac Nationals have announced the club’s 20th annual Hot Stove Banquet and Silent Sports Memorabilia Auction, the official offseason kickoff event for the 2015 season, will be held on Sunday, January 25th, 2015.
Live entertainment lineup for Snowshoe Mountain
Snowshoe Mountain, recently ranked top ten lodging & après ski resort by SKI Magazine, today announces its schedule for the 2015 winter entertainment season.
CM Punk Rules: How UFC will make money with The Best in the World
CM Punk and Dana White aren’t doing business with any plans for their UFC experiment to fail, and there’s a way to make sure that it doesn’t fail.
Virginia Tech wins contract from Army Research Office to develop tool to link individuals, events
Chang-Tien Lu, an associate professor of computer science in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been awarded a $300,000 subcontract from the United States Army Research Office and United States Army Engineer Research and Development Center to develop an automated tool to make sense of data captured in news articles, tweets, images, and audio and video streams.
McAuliffe announces restoration of civil, voting rights to over 5,100 Virginians
Today Governor McAuliffe announced that Virginia has restored the civil and voting rights of over 5,100 ex-offenders, more than any other governor has done in just one year.
Celebrate five years of fruitcake science at the Science Museum of Virginia
The Science Museum of Virginia is celebrating a special anniversary this holiday season – the 5th year of Fruitcake Science.
Press Conference: Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III talks with reporters on Tuesday. The Redskins (3-11) host the Philadelphia Eagles (9-5) on Saturday.
WWE TLC Review: Dean Ambrose, Bray Wyatt, Dolph Ziggler, Luke Harper steal the show
No Brock Lesnar, no Randy Orton, no Sting, no Triple H, John Cena on at 9 p.m. Eastern. WWE’s TLC pay-per-view was dominated by the next generation of WWE Superstars.
Woodrow Wilson birthday celebration in Staunton
On the evening of December 28, 1856 in the Presbyterian Manes at the corner of North Coalter St. and Frederick St. in Staunton, Virginia, Thomas Woodrow Wilson was born.
SCC: Review your insurance plans before the holiday season
When planning for the holiday season, the State Corporation Commission’s (SCC) Bureau of Insurance reminds Virginians to check with their insurance agent.
SMAC swim team sets five team records in December meets
The Waynesboro Y year round competitive swim team, SMAC, (Shenandoah Marlins Aquatic Club) competed at the Mako Invitational in Fairfax, VA and at the TYR Capital Classic in Carey, NC from December 5-7.
TLC Preview: Can WWE build on success of Survivor Series?
WWE looks forward to its TLC pay-per-view this weekend as a chance to build on one of its more successful events in recent years at Survivor Series in November.
Washington and Lee junior Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder awarded scholarship from Florida Capitol Press Corps
Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder, a junior at Washington and Lee University, has been awarded a 2014 Barbara L. Frye Scholarship from the Florida Capitol Press Corps.
Kyle Crockett, Phil Gosselin, Chris Taylor highlight UVA Step Up to the Plate event
The UVA baseball program will hold its 13th annual Step Up to the Plate fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at 6 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena.
Voters call for clarity: The IRS should listen
In November 2013, the IRS proposed a new definition of political activity that would have applied to 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations.
Power Hour: AFP leads class on Event Strategy
Need help with your marketing strategy or planning a successful event? Join Augusta Free Press at the Power Hour at Panera Bread in Waynesboro for our series of one-hour business classes.
Waynesboro First Aid Crew provides lunch to Vector Industries
The annual Christmas lunch prepared and provided by the Waynesboro First Aid Crew Ladies Auxiliary is a special day for the employees at Vector Industries.
2014 Best Western Plus Caisson Shootout: Five of the nation’s top 10 postgrad teams at Fishburne Dec. 4-7
The 2014 Best Western Plus Caisson Shootout will be held at Fishburne Military School beginning Thursday, December 4 and running through Sunday, Dec. 7.
Sen. Warner to host Virginia Science Summit at National Academy of Sciences
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) will bring together a cross-section of Virginia’s leaders in science on Friday for the second annual Virginia Summit on Science, Engineering and Medicine.
W&L President Ken Ruscio at White House college access event
Ken Ruscio, president of Washington and Lee University, will participate in the White House College Opportunity Day of Action Dec. 4 in Washington, D.C.
Hour of Code event at JMU seeks to raise interest in computer science
Hoping to spark an interest in computer programming, including mobile app development, JMU will participate in the national Hour of Code event again this year, but with a twist.
Richmond Raiders add three to defensive secondary
The Richmond Raiders announced that they have signed two defensive backs from last season’s team which led the league in fewest passing yards and touchdowns allowed.
Annual Lights of Love tree lighting ceremony at Augusta Health on Dec. 7
The annual Lights of Love Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration, benefitting the Gifted Care Program at the Shenandoah House and the Nursing Scholarship Program, will be Sunday at 4:30 pm in the Augusta Health Atrium Lobby.
#8 UVA blasts Tennessee State, 79-36
Eighth-ranked UVA bolted out of the locker room – twice. The Cavs ran out to a 19-2 lead in the first half, then outscored Tennessee State 20-0 to start the second half, en route to posting an easy 79-36 win over the Tigers on Tuesday night.
Virginia Tech student workers gain valuable hotel, restaurant experience
Debbie Cadenas of Middleburg, Virginia, is one of at least 100 students who work at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center at any given time
AAA: Wintry weather could impact Thanksgiving travel
AAA Mid-Atlantic urges holiday travelers to refrain from traveling if possible until the wintry weather completely passes and it is safe to travel again.
Winter Storm Watch: Five inches of snow possible Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Augusta County and much of the Shenandoah Valley for Wednesday with a forecast for five inches or more of snow possible.
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative works to improve facilities at Monterey delivery point
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative has begun working on a project that will increase reliability to its member-owner Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative’s Monterey delivery point located in Highland County.
WWE Survivor Series Review: Sting returns, Dolph Ziggler big push, more
Sting finally made his WWE debut at Survivor Series Sunday night, and it wasn’t a one-off interview or nonsense backstage vignette.
George Mason loses third straight in Puerto Rico
On the final day of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off, the College of Charleston escaped with a 61-60 win over George Mason men’s basketball despite a buzzer-beater attempt by the Patriots.
Grand Illumination 2014 on Black Friday in Charlottesville
The City of Charlottesville and the Downtown Business Association of Charlottesville are presenting Grand Illumination 2014 at Central Place on the Downtown Mall on Friday.
