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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2015
Page
2
The Lam and Thomas reunion will be held at noon on Sunday August 16 at the Elkton Pentecostal Shelter on U S 33 at the foot of the mountain. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share.
The second annual Blue Ridge Homecoming will be held at noon Saturday September 19 at Mutton Top Cabin in Greene County near Swift Run. Sponsored by Blue Ridge Genealogy, the event aims to unite descendants of Blue Ridge Mountain families affected by Shenandoah National Park. The gathering is free but RSVP to Craig Lam at 540 241 3761 or BlueRidgeRambling gmail com.
Elkton High School Class of 1975 plans its 40 year reunion for Sept 11 to 12. Attendees should send $20 for picnic expenses to Shelly Cave at 104 Woodbridge Dr Elkton VA 22827 or call 478-3398 for details.
Fall soccer registration is underway in Elkton through August 25 at the Elkton Area Community Center on Blue and Gold Drive. The season runs August 25 to October 8. Show Up and Play for ages 3 to 4 starts September 2. Contact Coach Woody at 271-7720 or Gina at 435-4527 or email ginal216 comcast.net for details.
The eighth annual Ride will be held Saturday September 26 with registration at 9 30 a.m. and bikes departing at 10 30 a.m. from Blue Ridge Powersports Harrisonburg. Cost 20 per bike 5 per additional rider. Proceeds go to Lexi Rucker a 4 year old from Shenandoah battling leukemia. Rain date is Sunday September 27. Call Cathy Breeden at 421-3330.
The annual Hiram Newton Lam Family reunion has been canceled indefinitely due to lack of attendance.
Brian Mayes is holding karate classes for ages 4 and older each week at Elkton Area Community Center located on Blue and Gold Drive. Call 432-8400 to register or for more details.
Lawrence D. Cubbage, 68, of Stanley, died Friday, August 7, 2015, at Sentara RMH Medina Center. The funeral was held Monday, August 10, 2015, at Lighthouse Gospel with viewing Sunday. Interment followed at Leake's Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements were by Bradley Funeral Home in Luray.
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The annual reunion of Benjamin Hensley Jr. descendants will be Sunday August 23 at the McGaheysville Fire Department carnival grounds. Attendees are invited to bring a picnic lunch chair musical instrument photos and memories. The first reunion began in 1902 and was revived in 1952. Call 434-2816 for details.
The Page Valley Community Tennis Association offers free pickup play at 6 p.m. every Thursday at East Rockingham High School. Donations help cover insurance and incorporation fees. Learn more at pveta usta com.
The Friday Night Bluegrass series continues at Mountain View Park in Grottoes with Grassy Ridge Bluegrass at 7 p.m. The free rain or shine event runs Fridays through July and August, with donations to cover band costs and food for sale. Bring a lawn chair. Future bands include Grit City Grass on Aug 28. Call 478-4007 or visit bluegrassmusicinthepark.com for details.
Multiple church events span Aug 14 to Sept 5 across Jollet Jollett Hollow and Shenandoah. Performances by Little Joe McAlister and The Minutemen, Danny Lam and The Virginia Traditions, Dustin Kephart, and Saint Peter’s Lutheran Homecoming service with Pastor Briehl retirements. Ice cream social, Vacation Bible School, homecomings, and an outdoor hymn sing at Big Gem Park with freewill offerings for local nonprofits. Details: times, venues, contact numbers, and locations including Jollet Bible Mission 7 p.m. Aug 14, Shenandoah Christ United Methodist Church 2–4 p.m. Aug 16, Kings Harbor Christian Fellowship 7 p.m. Aug 16, Grace Fellowship 11 a.m. Aug 16, Elkton Rockingham Pike, East Point United Methodist 11:15 a.m. Aug 16, Saint Peter’s Lutheran Aug 30, Big Gem Park Sept 5. Further details via church websites and listed phone numbers.
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