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Theater at Lime Kiln in Lexington netted more than $20,000 from its Monte Carlo River Queen fundraiser last month. “Given the direction the economy has headed over the last several months, we are very happy with the outcome,” executive director Kim Renz said. “Thanks go out to the work of our Monte Carlo committee, led…
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Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States at noon today. Chris Graham will report live from the Inauguration Day watch party that the AFP is cosponsoring in Waynesboro. Feel free to join in during the event and throughout the day with your thoughts and observations about the historic…
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Item by Chris Graham [email protected] The Jericho and Damascus Road Outreach is sponsoring a Spiritual Women’s Brunch Workshop on Saturday. The theme for the brunch is “I Love Me Better Than That.” The workshop runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held at the Belle Grae Inn, 515 W. Frederick St., Downtown…
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Item by Chris Graham [email protected] Congress is continuing its efforts to dampen market speculation as a factor in raising crude-oil prices to what some economists feel are unnatural highs. U.S. Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., is sponsoring two pieces of legislation that would deal with the effects of speculation. S. 3134, proposed by Florida Republican Sen….
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Item by Chris Graham [email protected] Scenic Virginia is sponsoring its first-ever Viewshed Photo Competition to coincide with its celebration of its 10th anniversary. “We are looking for the best of the best,” Scenic Virginia president Eugenia Anderson-Ellis said. “We challenge all photographers to send us their favorite images of Virginia’s most scenic landscapes.”
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Item by Chris Graham [email protected] The Successful Women’s Alliance Network, SWAN, is sponsoring the Puppy Parade at the Sweet Dreams Festival in Stuarts Draft scheduled for July 26. Registration for the event at the Stuarts Draft Park begins at 9 a.m. The cost to register is $10 per puppy. For an application, call VIcki Davis…
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Item by Chris Graham [email protected] The Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra will kick off its 12th concert season on Oct. 25 with Vivaldi ‘s “Four Seasons” and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, “The Pastorale.” Other concerts on the schedule for the 2008-2009 year include “A Salute to the Presidency” Feb. 7-8 that will include Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait,” and…
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Item by Chris Graham [email protected] The Wildlife Center of Virginia is sponsoring two training classes on wildlife rehabilitation on Saturday in Middletown. The classes are designed for people who are interested in learning more about providing basic health care for wildlife.
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Column by U.S. Sen. Jim Webb One of my highest priorities in the Senate is to preserve Virginia’s abundant natural, historical and cultural resources. As we approach the height of the summer travel season, I am pleased to report that we have enjoyed several significant accomplishments.
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Item by Chris Graham [email protected] The local March of Dimes is hosting the 2008 Augusta County March for Babies this weekend in Staunton. Funds raised in conjunction with the event will be contributed to the worldwide March of Dimes event to prevent birth defects in newborns. The fund-raiser will be held at the Gypsy Hill…
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