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Black Swan Books & Music team with the SWAG Writers (The Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta Group of the Virginia Writers Club) Reading Series to present a reading by fiction writers Clifford Garstang (What the Zhang Boys Know and In an Uncharted Country) and Chris Cleary (The Ring of Middletown).
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For several years now, James River Writers has been kicking off their conference with Pre-Conference Master Classes. These two-hour classes allow attendees to absorb the wisdom of the experts and gain hands-on experience, with offerings on the business of getting published and exploring the nuances of craft.
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Musikgarten, the award-winning leader in early childhood music education, has recognized a number of teachers for their outstanding Musikgarten studios and contributions to music education in their communities. Karen Palumbo of Valley Music Academy in Waynesboro was awarded The 2015 Musikgarten Exemplary Program Award.
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For the Chinese scholars at Eastern Mennonite University this semester, witnessing the difference between Chinese and American educational systems has been enlightening. “In China, students are willing to listen to professors lecture,” says Yan Wang. “Here, there are a lot of group discussions. It is good for creative thinking. Every student has their own idea.”…
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Share Fair Nation – a free expo featuring hundreds of interactive educational activities for students, families and the community – will fill Bridgewater College’s Funkhouser Center for Health and Wellness Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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The Augusta County Library will host the Virginia Women in History exhibit through Oct. 23. The exhibit was developed by the Library of Virginia as part of its annual celebration of the accomplishments of the state’s women, both past and present.
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The 22nd annual Virginia Festival of the Book will be held March 16-20, 2016, at various locations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Wednesday that the Commonwealth has awarded $6 million in School Security Equipment Grants to help ensure the safety of Virginia’s schools.
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The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is seeking nominations for its 11th annual Student-Athlete Achievement Awards. These awards honor high school students who demonstrate dedication on the field to their sport and off the field to their schoolwork and community.
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I don’t remember why it was, but one day in fifth grade, I left home for the bus stop without giving my mom a kiss on the cheek.
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