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Today’s Events – Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009

Chris Graham

Here is a list of events ongoing today in the Central Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia.
For a complete rundown of what is on the local events schedule, go to our Calendar of Events.

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“Sexuality in the Ministering Person,” Martin Chapel, Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, 9:30 a.m.

Stonewall Country Horse Show, a U.S. Equestrian Federation “A” rated Hunter and Jumper horse show, Virginia Horse Center, Lexington. Info: 540.464.2950 or www.horsecenter.org.

Winter Storytime for Toddlers. Free. At the Churchville Branch Library, 10:30 a.m. Info: 540.245.5287.

Knit Together – knitting and crocheting enthusiasts of all skill levels meet with Peggy Vreuls. Ages 6 & up. Free. At the Augusta County Library, Fishersville, 7-8 p.m. Info: 540.949.6354 or 540.885.3961.

The Augusta County Historical Society resumes its popular Alexander H.H. Stuart Speaker Series with guest lecturer, Dr. Holt Merchant, professor of history at Washington and Lee University. Dr. Merchant will present a talk about the early life and career of George Washington. The program will be held in the second floor lecture room of the R.R. Smith Center for History and Art, 20 S. New St., Downtown Staunton, 7 p.m. Cost for the lecture is $5/non-members; free to members. Call the ACHS office at 540.248.4151 for more information.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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