Waynesboro Cultural Commission schedules romance writing workshops

As part of its mission to serve area writers, filmmakers, artists and performers, the Waynesboro Cultural Commission announces the second in its series of informal workshops. The romance writers’ workshops, scheduled for the first two Tuesdays in May, will introduce the genre and give aspiring authors the skills to understand the expectations of this popular fictional form.

Waynesboro Public Library marks National Library Week

Waynesboro Public Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating National Library Week from April 14-20, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.

Job seekers to learn job finding skills at Waynesboro Public Library

Chris Graham

Need some help finding employment? The Waynesboro Public Library has teamed up with the Waynesboro Rotary Club and the Office on Youth to host a career day. “Get a Job” Job Skills Fair on Thursday, April 25 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Sessions scheduled for the day will help job seekers learn job finding skills.

Waynesboro Senior Center puts on its walking shoes

As spring temperatures arrive, the Waynesboro Senior Center is kicking off a new walking program for our members. Our inspiration is the One Book One Community book “A Walk in the Woods” by Bill Bryson. Our walking team will be tracking our steps with pedometers and averaging our distance each week in an attempt to get to 545 miles which is the length of the Virginia part of the Appalachian Trail.

Waynesboro Public Library children’s department to be dedicated

About a year after Waynesboro Public Library opened the doors to a newly renovated library, the children’s area will be dedicated in the memory of Ed and Betty Menaker. Their very generous estate donation will go far in supporting the activities and needs of WPL. The dedication will be held on Saturday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m. The whole community is invited to attend the reception that includes remarks by J.B. Yount and refreshments.

Waynesboro Senior Center Auction Fundraiser

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The Waynesboro Senior Center is having an auction fundraiser on Friday, April 5. There will be a BBQ dinner for sale (just $7) starting at 6p.m. and the live auction will start at 6:30p.m. We have received great support from the community in terms of donations of quality auction items. Click here to see many of the items that will be sold at the auction, including