The Waynesboro Cultural Commission presents: Introduction to romance writing with Elaine Grant

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Whether you’re an experienced writer looking for something new, or an avid reader hoping to try your hand at some dramatic storytelling, you won’t want to miss the “Introduction to Romance Writing” class presented by veteran romance writer Elaine Grant. Grant will introduce you to this enduring and popular genre, and share some experiences and…

Waynesboro Library a host for One Book, One Community

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Waynesboro Public Library, through the sponsorship of the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge and in partnership with the libraries of Augusta County and Staunton, is hosting an area-wide book read called One Book One Community. The selection this year is Walking Across Egypt by Clyde Edgerton. It is the story of a spunky…

Sen. Warner to tour Waynesboro Y on Friday

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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner will visit the Waynesboro YMCA on Friday, March 2, to get a tour of the $100,000 thermal-solar installation project at the Y and be briefed on the details of the project by officials from the Y and project partner Sigora Solar. The project is the largest thermal-solar installation in the state…

Climate change program in Waynesboro

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The Social Action Committee of the Waynesboro UU Fellowship will present a program on Climate Change on Thursday, March 8th at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, 565 Pine Ave, Waynesboro. The program will be presented by Kara Ball of the Climate Reality Project. Ms. Ball is Director of Strategic Relationships, Office of the President…

VDOT awards $409,700 to City of Waynesboro for Safe Routes to School Program

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The City of Waynesboro has received a $409,700 Safe Routes To School grant to make safety improvements near four schools. The Safe Routes To School initiative is a federally funded program administrated by the Virginia Department of Transportation.  It will provide the City of Waynesboro with funding for a total of eight infrastructure projects to…

Waynesboro Public Library events: March 2012

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By appointment: One-on-one computer sessions. Help is available with Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet, email, computer basics, and other programs that are available on the public access computers. Please call for an appointment. March: One Book, One Community. This year’s selection for the community wide book read is Walking Across Egypt by Clyde Edgarton. Free…

GOP candidate to speak in Waynesboro on Saturday

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Karen Kwiatkowski,  candidate for the Sixth District Republican congressional nomination,  will speak in a town-hall forum on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 8:30 a.m. at Golden Corral, 51 Apple Tree Lane, Waynesboro. The Dutch-treat buffet breakfast costs $10.25 (includes coffee and juice; soft drinks are $1.99 extra).

Smith announces candidacy for Waynesboro City Council

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Lorie M. Smith announced on Sunday her candidacy for the At-Large seat for Waynesboro City Council currently held by Mayor Frank Lucente. “Our citizens deserve the expectation of quality services for the taxes they pay. Further, in this difficult economic climate, there is a critical need to have strong leadership in economic development and job…