Yoder to be featured at Waynesboro Public Library

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Waynesboro Public Library is commemorating the art of long-time Waynesboro resident Ray Yoder with a special program and art exhibit. The program takes place on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. and will be given by Yoder’s son, judge Ronnie Yoder. The art exhibit, encompassing his career of 65 years, is on display for the…

JMU calendar for Sept. 18-27

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A listing of campus events and activities at James Madison University in Harrisonburg for the period Sept. 18-27. Sept. 18-30: Art in the Arboretum, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Frances Plecker Education Center at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum: The tapestries of Joan Griffin use wool, silk and metallic yarns selectively with color variations and patterns…

‘Mad’ Mark? Cline will make you smile

Chris Graham

Story by Chris Graham The man responsible for the herd of fiberglass elephants up on the ridge overlooking Waynesboro earlier this year has been entertaining people here since his days in elementary school in the River City doing impressions of characters from popular television shows like “Green Acres” and “The Andy Griffith Show” in front…

James Madison University campus events

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Sept. 11-20: Art in the Arboretum, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Frances Plecker Education Center at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum: The tapestries of Joan Griffin use wool, silk and metallic yarns selectively with color variations and patterns to produce unique pieces that have earned accolades at juried art shows throughout the country; some pieces are…

Jim Bishop | Just a-Swingin’, Ma & Pa Bishop at Home

Jim Bishop

“Heavenly shades of night are falling, it’s twilight time . . .” – The Platters (1958) Me: “Hey, wifey! You’ve gotta come out and join me on the backyard swing. The view across the (Shenandoah) mountain range is spectacular, but it won’t last long. I know you’re busy, but this is too good to miss.”