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High school seniors who live in Staunton, Waynesboro, or Augusta County who intend to continue their musical activities in class, lessons, or ensemble in college can compete for a scholarship of at least $1000 sponsored by the Thursday Morning Music Club of Staunton. The application deadline is Friday, April 27, 2012. Please contact Safiya Jarvis…
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I got a feeling Jonathan Hunley does not know what I’m talking about. My friend Teresa and I have been busy prepping for the Taste of the Town benefit for WDDI on Tuesday night. We’ve been up to our elbows in garlic, onions, jalepeno peppers and green peppers for most of the morning. I even…
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WTA will present its first Gospel Music Concert on Friday, March 30 at its Gateway in Downtown Waynesboro. The group, Calvary’s Mercy Quartet, is recognized throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast for traditional Southern Gospel Music at its finest. “We are so pleased to have Calvary’s Mercy at the Gateway,” said Tracy Straight, WTA’s programming chair. …
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The Shenandoah Valley Art Center, during the month of April, is exhibiting the works of artist/illustrator, Bruce Bunch. His artwork, brought to life using watercolors, graphite or pen and ink, reflects his love of outdoor lore and a wildlife theme. With a watercolor brush in one hand and a fly rod in the other, he…
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Celebrating National Poetry Month in April! Come by and check our daily Poem in the Window! Thurs, Apr 12th, 4:00 PM, “BOOK Tea” – Share Tea & Treats while sharing Book Picks & Pans! We’re pulling out the china for teatime at Stone Soup – join us for a little English Tea & Stone Soup…
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Waynesboro Public Library is excited to announce the arrival of Playaway View™ , the first portable all-in-one video player. The pre-loaded video player offers patrons access to award-winning programs from top children’s content providers such as PBS KIDS, National Geographic, Sesame Street and TumbleBooks, among others. With Playaway View, libraries can provide portable educational and…
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One of the nation’s top fly fishing events features family fun, live demonstrations, wine sampling and a chance to win a $10,000 Alaska fly fishing expedition. Join fly fishing and outdoor enthusiasts in Waynesboro and celebrate the 12th annual Virginia Fly Fishing Festival, April 21-22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, rain or…
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Staunton Augusta Art Center Annual Youth Art Show Friday, March 30 through Sunday, April 1 Gallery located at the Staunton Augusta Art Center galleries in the R. R. Smith Center for History & Art at 20 S. New Street. The best art works from all public, private, and independent schools in Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta…
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Augusta Free Press vice president Crystal Graham will square off with News Virginian editor/general manager Jonathan Hunley in a cook-off in the 13th annual Taste of the Town event on Tuesday, March 27. The event is sponsored by Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc. Graham will pit her Moroccan White Bean Turkey Chili against Hunley’s Butternut Squash…
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Former WWE and TNA superstar Matt Hardy will headline a card of live pro-wrestling action at the Gypsy Hill Park Gym in Staunton on Friday, March 30. Joining Hardy on the card will be AWE star Sonjay Dutt, TNA performer Zema Ion, The Set from Ring of Honor, Playboy model Rebecca Reye and Fate Stratus….
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