National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is April 28

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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its community partners will hold the third annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. Collection sites, where unused, unneeded or expired prescription medications can be turned in, will be available across the nation. Unused or expired prescription medications are a public…

Gay Men’s Chorus: “Together Again” at JMU

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The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts and the Valley AIDS Network at James Madison University will host the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C., for a performance titled “Together Again.” The incredible evening of pop, Broadway, jazz, country and classical singing will benefit the Valley AIDS Network. This concert marks the third visit to…

Carly at the Movies: Friends with Kids

Carl Larsen

“Friends with Kids” came flashing across American screens last month, barely made a dent at the Box Office, and disappeared. Luckily (and happily) I caught it just before it closed yesterday. The audience for this film has been split pretty evenly. Some folks hate it. Some folks love it. I sided with the latter group…

Chapter Three of AFP editor’s serial on bill at Radio Hour

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The March River City Radio Hour celebrates Clyde Edgerton’s Walking Across Egypt, the Augusta County’s “One Book, One Community” project for 2012.  Joining the celebration will be Kathleen Kraft, Marsha Howard and the River City Players with Chris Graham’s Judge Not.  The Radio Hour performances are at 6:30 and 8:00 pm at WTA’s Gateway, 329…

Closer Than Ever Dessert Theatre at WTA’s Gateway

Chris Graham

WTA’s Gateway presents Closer Than Ever as its first dessert theatre musical revue on Thursday, February 2 thru Sunday, February 5.  The Thursday-Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm and the Sunday matinee is at 2:30. Closer Than Ever is a musical revue in two acts, with words by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David…

February 2012 Calendar of Events: James Madison University

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(Check www.jmu.edu/jmuweb/calendars/ for updates on events at JMU) Feb. 1-17: Skyline Museum Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, Festival Conference and Student Center: “Mentor to an Icon: The Charles Lisanby and Andy Warhol Show”; free. Feb. 1: The Harlem Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players, 8 p.m., Concert Hall, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: The professional musicians…

EMU women nip Bridgewater, 66-65

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When the two teams met in November, Eastern Mennonite needed a big second half to grab a win at Bridgewater.  Tuesday night in Harrisonburg, the Royals never trailed.  But they did need to weather a tense final minutes before securing a 66-65 victory to extend their winning streak to eight games. For the first time…

Staunton, Waynesboro earn Tree City status

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Ceremonies celebrating Tree City USA took place in 57 communities across Virginia on Monday, including in Staunton and Waynesboro. The towns, cities and military installations that have achieved Tree City USA certification satisfy guidelines from the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees are much more than a pretty face,” said Barbara White, urban and community forester with…

VPAS Senior Prom

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Senior Center members from East Rock, Price Rotary and Timberville Broadway Senior Centers enjoyed the Senior Prom sponsored by the James Madison University Nursing Students Association. The theme for the Prom was “Monster Mash,” and seniors were treated to good food, dancing, door prizes, and lots of fun. Some of the seniors chose to wear…