Community Foundation announces creation of Governor’s School fund

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The Community Foundation along with the Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School, is thrilled to announce the creation of the SVGS Director’s Fund in honor of Linda N. Cauley, the first director of the school who retired last year. Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School has numerous alumni, students, parents and patrons who have expressed an interest in contributing…

Open Mic Night at WTA’s Gateway

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Lorie Strother will host WTA’s Open Mic Night for January. Open Mic Nights feature seasoned and novice performers who want the opportunity to preview their talents for a local audience. Shows are at 7 p.m. at WTA’s Gateway in downtown Waynesboro. Admission is pay-what-you-will. On the program are a range of performers from blues and…

Barefoot Puppets come to WTA’s Gateway

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How does a spider beat an elephant in a bout of tug-of-war?? You’ll find out when the nationally recognized Barefoot Puppets presents Trickster Tales! at WTA’s Gateway at 329 West Main on Friday, January 27 at 4 pm and 6 pm. This 45-minute performance stars Anansi the Spider in two traditional folktales of the Beluba…

Shenandoah Valley Art Center: February 2012 events

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The Shenandoah Valley Art Center, during the month of February, is presenting a collection of artwork by students studying at the Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School for Arts and Humanities. This unique creative program, begun in 2002, offers students in the Visual Arts Departments from Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County the opportunity to spend each morning…

Stone Soup Books & Cafe: February 2012 Music and Events

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Friday, Feb 3rd, 6:00 PM, Live Music & Dining – Zack Cash & Heather Harlow Offering “another flavor of Stone Soup,” by celebrating the many talents of the extended Stone Soup Family, we welcome the return of brother-sister -duo, Zack Cash and Heather Harlow to our Friday Evening musical events. Stone Soup regulars have, upon…

Shenandoah Valley Plant Symposium

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March 28th, 2012 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Best Western Inn and Suites Conference Center Be inspired by nationally renowned plant experts Tony Avent, Steve Aitken, Brent Heath, Richard Bir and Clara Curtis. They will be presenting their favorite ideas and solutions for all your planting problems. It will be just what the doctor (or…

‘Life Changing Lessons’ focus of Feb. 8 talk

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Valley Women’s Connection of the Greater Staunton Area will hold its “Life Changing Lessons” Luncheon, Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gypsy Hill Place (west-end building), 300 Churchville Avenue, Staunton. It is an ideal opportunity to relax and enjoy a pleasant atmosphere, fun friendship and an appetizing afternoon meal provided…

Fishburne hosts D1 talent in Military Classic

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Arguably the best basketball that will be played in the state of Virginia this weekend will be played in Waynesboro on grounds at Fishburne Military School. “We want the whole community here. This is going to be high-level basketball. You’re going to be seeing guys that are going to be playing major-college ball. Every player…

Medicaid incentives encourage healthy habits

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The Waynesboro Family YMCA is partnering with Virginia Premier Health Plan Inc. encouraging Medicaid recipients to adopt and maintain healthy living habits. A federal grant Program approved in the Affordable Care Act, under the Obama administration, promotes incentives for medicaid recipients who make an effort to control or lose weight, keep blood pressure and cholesterol…