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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 2016
Page
3
Brad Lewis argues that Jesus is more than a teacher or prophet and that persecution of Jesus continues today. He cites the Bethesda healing, Jesus collaboration with God, and the ongoing Christian mission. He urges faith in Jesus as God and savior.
The Shenandoah Valley Quilters Guild meets at 9 30 a m Saturday March 19 in Sunnyside Room Sunnyside Retirement Community with a service theme. Local groups receiving quilts will speak then show and tell a President s Challenge Quilt reveal a raffle door prizes and refreshments. Members will sew hospice quilts pet shelter pillows cancer pillows totes and kits at home no fee or reservation needed visitors welcome bring a sack lunch.
The Harrisonburg NARFE Chapter 164 held a Feb 17 meeting at Traditions Family Restaurant. President Bob Brady opened it. Charles Shuler gave the invocation. Eddie Riddle led the Pledge. Treasurer Carolyn Ball was sworn in by Steve Dansker. Proceeds from a member auction and quilt raffle totaled 1847 dollars and were donated to the Alzheimer's Association. The next gathering is March 16 at Traditions with Sabrina Dorman Andrew speaking on human trafficking.
The Shenandoah Valley Railroad Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 30 p m on March 21 at St Stephen s United Church of Christ 358 S Main St Harrisonburg. Uncirculated photos of N W 1218 from the late 80s will be displayed.
The Elkton Area Community Center hosted an 8 ball partners event with 14 players. Junior Knight and John Smith won, Richard Eppard and Andrew Sipe were runners up. The next partners event, a 9 ball alternating shot, is set for 5 30 p m Friday March 25 with pre registration due by the prior Thursday. Call EACC at 298 8730 for details.
Elkton Middle School PTA plans a donut and coffee sale from 7 to 10 a.m. Tuesday March 22 with Strite's Donuts. Prices are 12 per dozen or 1 per donut and 1 for coffee. flavors include glazed cinnamon sugar chocolate dipped blueberry and mixed dozen. Pre-orders due by March 18. delivery offered for five dozen or more. Call 421-9909 for details.
Shenandoah Volunteer Fire Company 70 holds its third annual Easter breakfast from 6 30 to 11 a m Sunday March 27 at the Shenandoah Community Center. Menu includes scrambled eggs sausage bacon scrapple fruit salad fried potatoes pancakes biscuits gravy and drinks. Cost 8 for ages 12 and up 6 for under 12. Carryout meals available. Call 383 9031 or 560 4016 for details.
FCCLA at Page County Middle School hosts an annual fundraiser a vehicle show from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday April 30 at the Luray VFW 218 Veterans Lane featuring modified trucks tractors all makes and models cars bikes and trucks. An auction cake wheel 50 50 drawing food drinks live bluegrass jam session and contact numbers Wilma Rhonda and Bo for details.
The James Madison University Crew Club will host a free mock regatta from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday March 26 at Shenandoah Landing and River Park on Morrison Road, inviting spectators to watch the boats race.
A seven week, free family wellness program begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday March 17 at Luray High School. STEP aims to help parents and guardians of teens with misbehavior, discipline, and teen parenting challenges. Contact Kim Burton at 743-6533 or kburton page county.k12.va.us for details.
Rockingham County Public Schools will register five year olds for kindergarten and four year olds for pre kindergarten in designated dates across Cub Run Elkton McGaheysville Peak View River Bend and South River Elementary. Required documents include birth certificate immunizations physicals proof of residency and income verification for pre kindergarten applicants. Registration times vary by school in March.
A quilting brunch and turning event is set for Saturday March 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Virginia Quilt Museum in Harrisonburg. The program features a buffet brunch and a turningshow of the first ten registrants quilts with Pam Pampe detailing design, fabrics, dyes and techniques. Tickets cost 20 for members and 25 for non members with venue admission, program and door prize drawings included. Call 433 3818 email info vaquiltmuseum.org or visit www vaquiltmuseum.org for details.
Luke Roadcap a sixth grade social studies teacher at Elkton Middle School has been nominated by Beau Dickenson for the Daughters of the American Revolution Outstanding Teacher Award. Roadcap 25 a Rockingham County pilot for digital conversion was selected from division’s 20 history teachers and recognized at a Harrisonburg luncheon before deciding whether to apply for state consideration.
A card shower is planned for Elenore Purdham who will celebrate her 80th birthday on Tuesday March 22. Cards and letters may be sent to 737 Steam Hollow Rd Shenandoah VA 22849.
In the 14th annual March for Meals Elkton officials will deliver meals through Meals on Wheels. Elkton Police Chief Aaron Hammer will deliver March 21 Diane Johnson interim director Elkton Area Community Center March 23 and Elkton Mayor Wayne Printz March 24. The event runs March 21 25 with programs nationwide inviting officials and celebrities to raise awareness for seniors. Further details at marchformeals.com.
Bluegrass jams are held every Tuesday from 6 to 8 30 p.m. through June 14 at Elkton Area Community Center at 20592 Blue and Gold Drive. Listeners and players of all ages are welcome. sessions are free. For more information call 298 8730.
The Twirling Medallions Majorette and Drum Corps, sponsored by the Elkton Recreation Department, invites girls 3 and older to twirl, color guard for 5 and up, and drummers 8 and up. Practices are Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Elkton Middle School gym. Call Tina Hughes at 298-0811 or Carolyn Frazier at 298-9120 for details.
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