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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 2010
Page
2
The East Rockingham Booster Club will meet at 7 pm Monday August 9 at the high school. The agenda includes discussion of softball and baseball dugouts.
The Rover-Raines family reunion will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, at the old school in Rocky Bar south of Elkton.
Elkton Recreation Department schedules a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday August 5 at the Stonewall Memorial Park softball field for men interested in joining the league. Call 578-4113 for details.
The East Rockingham Senior Center invites antique car owners to a mini cruise-in from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Monday August 9 at the Elkton Area. The event aims to showcase vintage vehicles and engage the community.
A mixed, big-ball softball tournament is scheduled for Saturday August 7 at the Shenandoah ballpark. The event carries a $125 entry fee.
The first Frank and Pearl Grimsley reunion will be held at noon Sunday, August 8, at Hawksbill Recreation Park in Stanley. Attendees should bring a covered dish and old photos to share.
Food vendors are being sought to set up at the Elkton in Battle weekend on Aug 28 and 29. Space is $25 per vendor. Call Diane at 578 4113 for details.
Multiple obituaries for Ralph W Irvine Jennifer J Lawson and Sampson family detail services, memorials and burial plans with dates, locations in Harrisonburg Shenandoah and Grottoes and affiliations to local churches and funeral homes. Names include Ralph Irvine Jen Lawson Sampson Debby Sampson Lilly Teresa McCauley Yvonne Jordaans. Memorials requested to Area 4 Special Olympics Mill Creek Church of the Brethren. Burial at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral services held at Mill Creek Church of the Brethren and St Pauls Cemetery. Online condolences at Lindsey Weiers Cave.
East Point United Methodist Church hosts Homecoming on Sunday August 15 celebrating 163 years. Rev Gary Ziegler circuit riding preacher guest speaker with special music and a fellowship meal afterward. Church location 3209 East Point Road west of Elkton. Hymn sing at Hensley UMC Friday August 6 at 7 20 p m featuring Joe McAlister and Heart Strings. call 298 1888 for details.
East Rockingham High School PTSA met last Monday and elected officers for the upcoming year at the new high school west of Elkton. Lisa Gooden is president, Amanda Nott vice president, Heidi Zander recording secretary, and Brenda Lam treasurer.
Elkton United Methodist Church on Warren Street hosts nightly Vacation God missions from 6 to 830 pm with Bible stories science experiments music art snacks and an Orbital Observatory. Church of the Valley Shenandoah runs 7 to 830 pm nightly August 8 to 12 with Bible lessons puppet show rides a water slide and picnic on closing night. transportation numbers provided.
Park and Recreation offers Kings Dominion discount tickets at Elkton Area Community Center for 30 dollars. Busch Gardens Fun Cards provide unlimited visits for 62 dollars and one day Busch Gardens tickets are 47 dollars. Water Country discount tickets available at EACC from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
Mae M Morris of Grottoes died aged 85. She married Marvin Morris in 1945 and survived by two daughters, a brother, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church Aug 3 2010. Pauline Frances Spitzer 88 of Harrisonburg died July 31 2010 in Midlothian. She married Roy Spitzer Sr in 1945 and leaves four sons, 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Graveside service Aug 3 2010 at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
The Town of Shenandoah Parks and Recreation Department is accepting signups for girls basketball through Aug. 30. Players may sign up from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Shenandoah Town Hall. Call 652-8164 for details.
The Bridgewater College Alumni Choir of 28 voices directed by Jesse Hopkins will give a free 3 p.m. concert Sunday August 8 at Bridgewater Church of the Brethren. The program features alumni performers.
The Miller-Kite Museum on E Rockingham Street in Elkton is open Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. through Labor Day expanding access for visitors and local residents.
Opera Scenes Program in Luray runs Aug 4 through 15 at the BB&T Center for Performing Arts featuring vocal students from across the state. Performances are 7 30 p m on Aug 14 and 3 p m on Aug 15 with ticket prices 12 10 and 6 dollars. Tickets available via the Luray Page Chamber of Commerce Luray Copy Service Cary Mo Kim Huffman Stanley Pharmacy and the website performingartsluray org.
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