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The Valley Banner

Location

Elkton, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 2016

Page

3

Blue Ridge Garden Club notes Aug meeting at Church of Salsburg

The Blue Ridge Garden Club held its August 16 meeting at the Church of Salsburg with Gloria Crump presenting floral design. President Carolyn Akers announced a Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs flower show in Lynchburg Aug 30–31 and Rapidan River Garden Club's Master Gardener event Sept 17 at Grelen's Orchard Overlook Tent in Somerset, Orange County. Michele Hensley reported Ann Comer blue ribbon and Gloria Crump red ribbon. Amy Goswick welcomed as new member. Next meeting is 1 p.m. Tuesday Sept 20 at the Church of Salsburg, program on dividing plants for sharing or auction.

Blue Ridge Garden Club Church of Salsburg Gloria Crump Carolyn Akers Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs Lynchburg Rapidan River Ann Comer Amy Goswick

Mountain View 4 H Club Invites New Members Sept 13

Mountain View 4 H Club will hold an invitational membership meeting at 7 p m on September 13 at Mountain View Fellowship Church 8601 McGaheysville Rd McGaheysville Virginia. 2016 17 officers will be installed and completed 2015 2016 project books are due. Members may share summer highlights and welcome new youth ages 9 to 19. Call Joann Hensley at 289 5591 for details.

Mountain View 4-H Mountain View Fellowship Church McGaheysville Rd McGaheysville Joann Hensley

Reunion for descendants of Benjamin Hensley Jr.

The descendants of Benjamin Hensley Jr. plan a reunion on Sunday August 28 at the McGaheysville Fire Department carnival grounds. Lunch at 1 p.m. Attendees should bring a picnic lunch with drink to share. There will be photos and old articles on display. The first reunion began in 1902 and was revived in 1952. Call 434-2816 for details.

Benjamin Hensley Jr McGaheysville

Henry and Hattie Shifflett Family Reunion at Grottoes Park

The annual reunion for Henry and Hattie Shifflett will be held Sunday August 28 at Grottoes Park. Attendees should bring a covered dish and drinks. utensils and plates provided. Meal starts at 2 p.m with optional games and all-day shelter access. Call Shirley at 560-5194 evenings.

Henry and Hattie Shifflett Grottoes Park Shirley

Elkton Rec Opens Fall Flag Football And Girls Basketball

Elkton Recreation Department invites registrations for flag football for grades 1-3 with weight limit and for girls basketball with a K-2 clinic and 3-7 game play. Fees are 35 and 30 for clinic. Signups end Aug 26 for football and Sept 21 for basketball. All Elkton games. Call 298-8730.

Elkton Elkton Area

Hunter education courses announced for Luray and Shenandoah

Four classes run 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sept 18 25 at Luray VFW and Oct 16 23 at Avis O. Comet VFW Post 8613 Shenandoah. Instructor Steve Rodgers. Register at dgif virginia gov Education tab. Pre test required. Call Rodgers at 471-2878 or 652-6393 for details.

Luray Shenandoah VFW Avis O. Comet Steve Rodgers Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Dgif.virginia.gov Call Rodgers

Concert in the Cabin finale features Jim Gagnon show

The Concert in the Cabin series ends with Jim Gagnon performing Native American music from 7 to 8 p.m. on Saturday August 27 outside Hopkins Cabin at Massanutten. This is the year’s final event in the series.

Jim Gagnon Hopkins Cabin Massanutten

Remembering Mom on her Birthday Aug 27

In memory of our mother on her birthday August 27 our family shares memories that bring smiles and lasting love though we miss your presence. You meant so much to us your heart was true and we hold you forever in our hearts until we meet again Linda Craig and Mick

Mom Linda Craig Mick

VEW car show set for Sept 3 in Shenandoah

The Avis O Comer VFW Post 8613 hosts a free entry car truck and motorcycle show on Saturday Sept 3 starting 11 am with registration by donation to win trophies for three vehicles and three motorcycles plus a $100 prize. Free dash plaques for first 25. Proceeds aid veterans. Rain date Sept 4. Location 1103 Varina Ave Shenandoah. Call 778-2519 for details. Also annual post picnic Sept 24 at 2 pm with meat provided and covered dish invited. Public welcome.

Avis O. Comer Vfw Shenandoah Tommy Jenkins VFW Post

In loving memory of Danny Dean

In loving memory of Danny Dean, died August 26 2012 God took you away. Family gathered and prayed. We miss your smile and voice. Someday we will be together again. Through the clouds your voice is heard angels singing with you. Living without you is hard yet knowing we’ll be together again is pleasing. You’ve been gone four long years, forever loved and missed by your family.

Danny Dean

95th Birthday Celebration Acknowledgment Note

A message thanks Rachel Herring Billhimer and family and friends for contributions to a July 31 2016 birthday party celebrating a 95th birthday. The writer extends blessings to all who attended and supported the event.

Rachel Herring Billhimer and Family Sunnyside

Friday Night Bluegrass in Grottoes With Dark Hollow

Friday Night Bluegrass continues at 7 p.m. on August 26 at Mountain View Park in Grottoes as Dark Hollow performs.

Dark Hollow Mountain View Park Grottoes

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