Chris Graham: UVa.’s Virginia Tech Hurdle
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Talk about needing a win in the worst way. If it doesn’t happen this year for Virginia, it may never again be a rivalry.
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Earth Talk: New school lunch nutrition standards
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Indeed, some 31 million American kids participating in the federally supported National School Lunch Program have been getting more whole grains, beans, fruits and vegetables in their diets—whether they like it or not. The change is due to new school meal standards unveiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last January, per the order of 2010’s Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. The new standards are based on the Institute of Medicine’s science-based recommendations, and are the first upgrade to nutritional standards for school meals since 1995 when low- and no-fat foods were all the rage.
Mojo Saturday Night: The Blues, The Whole Blues, and Nothin’ But the Blues!
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A voice that good, they always want more! Even after their incredible opening set at the Waynesboro Chili, Blues and Brews Festival in September was completed, the crowd did not want her to stop… Erin Lunsford and the Smokey Bandits will bring that energy to their debut on Mojo Saturday Night on Saturday, November 17 at WTA’s Gateway in downtown Waynesboro. Joining them will be Emma Leigh and Buddy Thomas. The performance begins at 8 pm with the doors opening at 7:30 pm.
Rocktown Divas puts focus on Downtown Harrisonburg
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Where some see empty office spaces in Downtown Harrisonburg, Sherrie Gordon sees untapped potential. Gordon is the organizer of a one-night downtown shopping extravaganza titled Rocktown Divas, set for Friday, Nov. 9, from 6-9 p.m. at The Hostetter Building and Oasis Art Gallery, 103 S. Main St., Downtown Harrisonburg.
Bingo benefit for Ride With Pride
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A 50/50 bingo at the Verona Moose Lodge on Sunday, Nov. 11, from 2-5 p.m will be held to benefit Ride With Pride, a therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with special needs.
Local author Robert Oakes publishes first novel, ‘Black Crystal’
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Robert Oakes has been deeply influenced by “warrior women,” women who possess the wisdom and strength to survive life’s challenges. His novels, of which “Black Crystal” is the first in a series, are a tribute to such women. He is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and makes his home in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
Fall/Winter marketing classes from AFP
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Augusta Free Press LLC is excited to share with you our Fall/Winter 2012 schedule of classes. Taught by AFP editor Chris Graham, the classes will provide you with the building blocks for an effective approach to reaching out to consumers, business-to-business clients, donors and sponsors. Topics covered include websites, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, advertising and public relations.
Transcending (and transforming?) politics on Election Day
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“Real power – the power to save, transform, change – rests not in political parties, presidents, or protests, but in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.” This was just one of the many banners on the Facebook page of Election Day Communion (EDC), a movement which has been grabbing the attention of individuals, congregations, schools, and groups across the United States since August of this year.
David Reynolds: Romney’s Lexington Campaign
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The campaign was short. About two hours on a chilled fall morning with the fog rolling in – along with a small army of VIPs and the press. The army was not led by a Civil War general named Hunter, for the barracks across the Virginia Military Institute’s Parade Grounds were left intact. It was led by a very civil civilian who is advocating for more generals, strange as that may sound. His reasoning: “The only way human beings can win a war is to prevent it.” Those words came from VMI alum, General George C. Marshall. (Disclosure: All outside speakers at VMI must refer to Gen. Marshall.)
Ride With Pride to host judged trail ride
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There will be judged trail rides with horseback riding on Saturday, Oct. 13, in the scenic town of Swoope. The event will feature 10 judged obstacles with four to five mile courses through beautiful mountains, farmlands, fields and streams at the Cottage Hill and Bellevue properties.
