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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 2016
Page
3
The Blue Ridge Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday September 20 at the Church of Salsburg. The program involves dividing plants to share or auction.
The Mountain View 4 H Club invites youth ages 9 to 19 to its Sept 13 meeting at Mountain View Fellowship Church 8601 McGaheysville Rd McGaheysville. Officers for 2016 17 will be installed and 2015 16 project books due. Members describe summer projects and leadership activities. Call Joann Hensley at 289 5591 for details.
The Port Republic Ruritan Club held its August 2 meeting at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church. John Wilson led the session with a sung America, and an invocation followed. Treasurer’s report approved. old business covered Bluegrass in the Park and Dime Pitch at the Grottoes event. New business included September and October chicken barbecues and nominating committee setup for 2017. Debbie Morris joined as a new member. next meeting set for Sept. 6.
The Shenandoah Valley Watercolor Society meets at 7 p.m. on Thursday Sept 1 at Westside Baptist Church Harrisonburg with refreshments and critique after a business meeting. The 30th annual members show runs Sept 11 to Nov 4 at WMRC Park Tower with an opening Sept 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. judged by Marion Mercer.
The Massanutton Chapter of the NSDAR attended a welcome reception for incoming Virginia State Regent Judy Lurber on August 6 at Montpelier. The Jack Jouett Chapter hosted, with regents from across the state and District VI members in attendance. Surber’s 2016 19 administration project funds a Claude Moore Hall conference room and she received a US flag flown over the Capitol. A Virginia DAR Chorus performance and mansion tour followed the grand salon event.
The Page County High School Class of 1963 plans a Dutch treat dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday September 24 at Dan's Steak House near Luray. For details call Roger Hilliard at 778 2204.
Descendants of John and Delilah Kite Comer plan the 83rd Comer reunion on Sunday September 4 at Monger Shelter Stonewall Memorial Park Elkton. A covered dish meal will be served at 1 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to share family history.
Elkton Area United Services hosts its annual motorcycle ride on Saturday September 10 starting at 218 W Spotswood Trail with registration at 9 a.m. for $20 per bike. The 10 a.m. ride ends with lunch and door prizes. proceeds fund EAUS programs including emergency assistance food pantry Meals on Wheels holiday cheer and literacy.
Hunter education classes run 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sept 18 and 25 at Luray VFW post and Oct 16 and 23 at Avis O Comer VFW Post 8613 in Shenandoah. Instructor Steve Rodgers. Register at www dgif.virginia.gov. A protest requirement applies. Call Rodgers at 471-2878 or 652-6393 for details.
Elkton Recreation Department begins fall registration for girls basketball with a K to 2 clinic at $30 and grades 3 to 7 games at $35. Deadline is 4 p.m. Wednesday Sept 21 with a draft that night. Register at Elkton Area Community Center 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call 298-8730 for details.
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