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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2010
Page
2
The Herb and Ross Gooden reunion is set for 1 p.m. Sunday August 29 at the Rocky Bar Church hall south of Elkton.
The Beasley family reunion will be held Sunday September 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in shelter two at Grand Caverns in Grottoes. A covered dish lunch will be served.
The Shenandoah AARP chapter will meet at noon Thursday September 2 at the Shenandoah Community Center. Beverages will be served and entertainment provided by Cynthia James. For details call 652-8465.
The 11th annual Backroad reunion will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday Sept 18 in the Monger Shelter at Stonewall Memorial Park in Elkton. Attendees should bring a covered dish to share. For details call Wanda at 298-1654 or Shirley at 298-9174.
The 74th annual Mathias reunion will be held Sunday September 5 at Lost River State Park in Mathias West Virginia with lunch at 12 30 p m If it rains the event moves to the Mathias Civic Center off Park Road attendees should plan for a fallback location and time.
The descendants of James T. and Edna J. Dean will hold a reunion Sunday, Aug. 29, at the Massanutten Hunting Club. The event starts at 1 p.m. Boiled chicken and beans will be supplied. Attendees should bring a covered dish and drinks.
East Rockingham High School PTSA schedules a 7 15 p m meeting Monday August 30 at the school to discuss budget planning fundraising ideas reflections program and activities for students staff and faculty. A 50 50 raffle will accompany the upcoming football game Friday August 27 against Spotswood. ERHS Parent Advisory Committee meets at 6 30 p m led by Principal Eric Baylor. Everyone is invited.
The Ladies Auxiliary at 9292 Elkton hosts a themed basket bingo on Saturday August 28. Doors open 10 am with games at noon. Cards cost 10 dollars each or four for 25 dollars. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club and the auxiliary. concessions support. Call 298-2111 for details.
Penn Laird native Danny Knicely returns to Court Square Theater on Aug 26 at 8 p.m. for The Melody Lingers On, with a jam-friendly band including Aimee Curl Nate Leath and Bert Carlson. Tickets $15 advance $19 door. info at dannyknicely.com and court square theater listings.
Lily of the Valley Church in Shenandoah will host its annual auction at 6 p.m. Friday Sept 10 with donations accepted. items drop off at the social hall Wednesdays at 6 45 p.m. or by calling 652 8093 or 298 7605. Clothing not accepted. A Labor Day Revival at Full Gospel Lighthouse Tabernacle features speakers from North Carolina Florida and Arkansas nightly Sept 24 through Sept 27 with services at 7 p.m. Thurs through Sat and 6 p.m. Sun. The church picnic is set for noon Sept 5 along the river off U S 340, 3.5 miles south of Grottoes. Pastor Ronald Spencer, 249 8618.
The Stanley New Hope Pentecostal Church will host its annual outdoor bluegrass gospel singing and lawn party at 5 p.m. Saturday Sept. 11 at 5074 Farmview Road in Stanley. The free event features The Churchmen and Brush Arbor, with a free will offering received and attendees urged to bring their own chairs. in case of rain, activities move indoors. Barry McGee will perform as guest during the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday Aug. 29 at Faith Alive Fellowship in Shen Elk Plaza Elkton, a Family Sunday with dress down. Faith Alive is located off U.S. 340 behind Blue Ridge Park. contact 298-8030 or drmeadows1 at cfaith.com for details.
The Center for Music and Wellness at 312 Third Street Shenandoah announces three activities with registration open. Community Chime-In begins Sept 13 at 7 p.m. Mondays. Seniors Acting Up starts Sept 15 at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Senior Wellness meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. All programs are church sponsored with Jim Perry reachable at 652-8967. hymn sing Aug 27 at Jollet Bible Mission Church near Elkton.
Elkton Area Community Center accepts registrations for fall sports offered by the Elkton Recreation Department. Girls basketball serves grades K through 12 with fees 25 dollars for K-2 and 30 dollars for 3-12. Flag football targets grades 1-3 with under 65 pound limit for third graders and costs 30 dollars. Soccer plans for ages 3-6 at 25 dollars. Coaches needed. call 298-8730 for details.
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.
Elkton changes its recycling collection for September scheduling pickups on Wednesday September 8 and Thursday September 21. The routine schedule resumes in October.
Van Esmond Gooden Jr. 88 of Elkton died August 18 2010 at UVA Medical Center. He served in WWII 814th Bombardment Squadron and worked 33 years at McQuay International. Survived by wife Helen Life and family. services August 21. Ernest Carl Son Morris 94 of Port Republic died August 20 2010. WWII Navy veteran, CCC camps, Merck retiree. Memorials to Harrisonburg Rockingham P.C.A. or Grace Memorial Episcopal Church. Burial Port Republic Cemetery.
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