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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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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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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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Last month the SMAC Breakfast heard from Republican candidate Karen Kwiatkowski, and next month we will hear from Republican Congressman Bob Goodlatte. Continuing the Sixth District Congressional Candidate Series, this month we will hear from the Democratic candidate, Andy Schmookler. Bring your questions and come hear what his ideas are for the future of the…
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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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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Chaplain Center, in conjunction with the Salem VA Medical Center, is offering a one-day workshop to educate rural clergy about how they can partner with the VA to support rural Veterans. Community clergy, chaplains and Veterans Service Organization representatives are invited to attend. It has been estimated that…
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Augusta Free Press will produce a 30-minute TV special for WVPT-Virginia’s Public Television highlighting the winners of the 2011 Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards. AFP produced videos honoring the winners for the March 20 Chamber Annual Dinner. Awards were given to Chamber membersn for Industry of the Year, Small Business of the Year,…
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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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Williamsport, Md.,-based author Austin Gisriel, whose 2010 book, Safe At Home: A Season in the Valley, was published by Augusta Free Press, was profiled in March 24 feature article in the Northern Virginia Daily. In the article, Gisriel said working with Chris and Crystal Graham, owners of Augusta Free Press, was a great experience. “They…
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