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16 April 2007

Montgomery County Announces "Green Home Tour and Seminar"

The New River Valley Green Home Tour and Seminar is April 28! If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about green homes and lowering your energy bills then this is a great opportunity for you. There will be approximately ten (10) area homes with features such as: solar panels, solar orientation of house, sustainably harvested or recycled materials, rain gardens, rain barrels, unique and energy efficient ways of heating and cooling, low flow aerators and fixtures, and sustainable site planning.

Schedule of Events
9 am to 12 pm: Seminar, YMCA at Virginia Tech, 1000 N Main St
1 pm to 5 pm: Tour of homes throughout the New River Valley

Registration is $15 per person or $25 per couple through the YMCA Open University website at www.vtymca.org or by calling 540.961.9622.

Click here for the flyer (PDF). More information about the Green Home Tour can be found at their website: www.NRVgreenMOB.blogspot.com

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10 April 2007

CRIME SOLVERS, STAFFORD EMPLOYEES HOST COMMUNITY YARD SALE

Stafford, Va. — Stafford County Crime Solvers and government employees will host a semi–annual community yard sale on Saturday, May 5. The event will be held from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Administration Center, located at 1300 Courthouse Road.

Crime Solvers will use the money raised by renting spaces to vendors to help fund the program’s anonymous telephone tip line and pay cash rewards for information about crimes that have been committed in Stafford. Crime Solvers is a non–profit civilian organization funded entirely through public donations. The local chapter was established in 1986.

County employees will hold a bake sale conjunction with the event. All proceeds from the sale of donuts, homemade treats, cold drinks and coffee will be donated directly to the Rappahannock Area United Way.

Parking at the Administration Center is limited on the day of the sale. Visitors are asked to follow the instructions of Sheriff’s deputies and volunteers in orange vests who will be directing traffic. Orange cones and signage will mark restricted areas. Police vehicles, ambulances and fire trucks are required to have easy access to Courthouse Road (State Route 630) and Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. Route 1). No parking will be allowed in the immediate area around the Stafford Rescue Squad building.

For more information or to reserve a vendor space, please contact Randy Shockey, Chairman of the Crime Solvers Board, at (540) 658-4706.

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15 March 2007

Prince William County Offers “Dining With Diabetes” Workshops

The Prince William County division of the Virginia Cooperative Extension will sponsor a series of classes, “Dining with Diabetes, a Program for People with Diabetes and Their Families.” Seven percent of people have diabetes; in the Prince William area this means that with a population of over 300,000, at least 20,000 citizens have this chronic disease.

This helpful course and follow–up meeting will help participants address diabetes lifestyle management. The class will increase knowledge of healthy food choices for families with diabetes or chronic diseases; demonstrate healthy cooking techniques; promote physical activity as part of diabetes control; and encourage self–management with opportunities to share and learn from one another. A follow–up meeting will take place three months after the end of the classes to evaluate progress, answer questions and learn from a guest speaker.

Course dates are Thursdays from 4–6 p.m., April 5 through April 26. Classes will be held at the Woodbridge Senior Center at 13850 Church Hill Drive, and are open to all people regardless of age. Class size is limited to the first 25 students. Future classes will be held at the Chinn Park Library in May on Tuesdays from 6–8 p.m.; and the Bull Run Library in June on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Course fees are $40 for the person with diabetes and $15 for the spouse, family member, caseworker or caregiver and include a notebook of information and recipes.

For more information or to register, call Cooperative Extension at 703–792–4764.

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13 March 2007

Stafford County Presents Reptile World — March 16

The Stafford Parks and Recreation Department invites children of all ages to meet a fascinating collection of live, colorful and gentle reptiles from around the world. Michael Shwedick, a leading wildlife educator, will introduce the audience to a variety of reptiles including an albino softshell turtle, tropical lizards, alligators, Asian crocodile and Indian rock python. The program, recommended for school-aged children and adults, will provide an opportunity to discover what reptiles are, what makes them different from birds and mammals, and how important they are to the environment.

Reptile World will be held on Friday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse Community Center.

Michele F. Lansford
Public Information Specialist
Stafford County Public Information Office
Phone: (540) 658-4159
FAX: (540) 658-4515

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5 March 2007

Virginia Roots Music with Sheryl Warner and the Southside Homewreckers on March 10 at the Tabb Library

Yorktown, March 5 ‹ The York County Public Library’s Second Saturdays at Seven Concert Series welcomes Sheryl Warner and the Southside Homewreckers to the Tabb Library on Saturday, March 10, 2007, at 7 PM. Their performance, Virginia Roots Music, pays tribute to the musical traditions of Virginia during the 1920s and 1930s, focusing on the jubilee–style gospel quartets of the Tidewater area, the string–band music of southwestern Virginia, and the Piedmont or East Coast blues style. This multi–media show is based on the Library of Virginia’s recent exhibition Virginia Roots Music: Creating and Conserving Tradition.

You’ll enjoy the rich, expressive voice of vocalist Sheryl Warner, described by Dirty Linen as “One of the most expressive and powerful voices in blues today.” Sheryl has performed at the Washington D.C. Blues Festival and the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Guitarist and banjoist Gregg Kimball created the show which combines his skills as a performer, historian, and educator to create a performance that is both entertaining and educational. Virginia fiddler champion Mark Campbell and his daughter, Mauren Campbell, join the group for this special performance. One of the finest traditional fiddlers in the southeast, Mark has won fiddle contests at the Virginia State Fair, the West Virginia State Folk Festival, and the Appalachian String Band Music Festival at Clifftop, West Virginia. A junior at the Maggie L. Walker Regional Governor’s School, Mauren plays cello and sings.

The Second Saturdays at Seven Concert Series is sponsored by the Friends of the York County Public Library. Performances begin at 7:00 PM at the Tabb Library, and admission is free. The Tabb Library is located at the intersection of Hampton Highway (VA Rt. 134) and Long Green Boulevard, across from the Victory YMCA.

For more information on this and other Library events, call the Adult Programs office of the York County Public Library at (757) 890–5121.

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28 February 2007

Christianburg Rescue Squad Sponsors Bluegrass Gospel Concert Fundraiser March 10

Bluegrass Gospel Concert featuring Evert Lilly and the Lilly Mountaineers and Set Apart

Saturday March 10, 7:00 PM — Auburn High School

Sponsored by: Christiansburg Rescue Squad

$10 in advance $12 at the door, Children under 12 free

Proceeds will go toward the new Riner Station

For tickets call 382-8545 or see any rescue member

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Montgomery–Floyd Regional Library March Special Events

'Nite-'Nite Night — Thursday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library. Children and parents are welcome to gather in the 'Nite-'Nite tent for bedtime stories on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Don't forget to wear your pajamas!

Tent Tales Storytime — Saturday, March 3 at 10:00 a.m. at the Christiansburg Library. Stay in your pajamas for stories and songs. Meet under the tent at 10:00 a.m.

Games Galore @ Your Library — Saturdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Every Saturday in March, test and build your strategy skills at the Christiansburg Library. Chessboards and the ancient Chinese game "Go" will be set up for action beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Montgomery County Friends of the Library will sponsor a Chili Supper and Used Book Sale on Saturday, March 3, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Eastern Montgomery High School Cafeteria. Donations will be accepted for a supper of homemade meat and vegetarian chili, slaw, bread, beverage and bake sale items.

Talking About Movies — Monday, March 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library. This monthly program features movies based on books. Watch and discuss the movie on the first Monday of the month at 2:00 p.m.

Talking About Books, the library's book discussion group Wednesday, March 7, 11:30 a.m. at the Christiansburg Library. Join the library staff for coffee and a discussion of The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester. Copies of the book are available for check-out.

Candyland Fairytales and Other Stories — Come join Candy for stories, songs, and activities for all ages every Saturday morning in February at 11:00 am at the Blacksburg Library.

Talking about Books, the library's book discussion group. Thursday, March 8, 11:30 am at the Jessie Peterman Library, Floyd, discussing Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende. Copies of the book are available for check–out.

MOVIES! REEL FUN FOR EVERYONE! — Thursday, March 8, at 10:30 Reel Fun for Kids at the Blacksburg Library. Come see the magical Disney movie about a Native American princess who changed the course of history. Rated G.

Friends of the Library Jessie Peterman Library Meeting — Thursday, March 8, 1:00 p.m. at the Jessie Peterman Library, Floyd

Join us to watch the classic Disney movie about an Indian Princess and her adventures with the Jamestown colonists. Rated G. Saturday, March 10th at 2:00pm at the Meadowbrook Public Library, Shawsville.

Free Computer classes for beginners — No skills or prior experience needed. Register at the library or by phone. All classes at 10 a.m.-12 noon.

Introduction to the Computer, learn to use the mouse and keyboard.
Monday, March 12, at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Tuesday, March 13, at the Blacksburg Library
Wednesday, March 14, at the Christiansburg Library
Thursday, March 15, at the Jessie Peterman Library, Floyd

Internet and Email
Monday, March 19 at the Meadowbrook Public Library
Tuesday, March 20 at the Blacksburg Library
Wednesday, March 21 at the Christiansburg Library
Thursday, March 22 at the Jessie Peterman Library, Floyd

Family Night at the Library, stories and activities for the whole family hosts Make a Kite Night! Make a kite custom designed by your family and listen to a great kite story.
Thursday, March 1, 7:00 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library
Thursday, March 8, 7:00 p.m. at the Jessie Peterman Library, Floyd
Tuesday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Public Library, Shawsville
Thursday, March 15, 7:00 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library

Come and see New Line Cinema's 2005 movie that tells the classic tale of Pocahontas and John Smith. Rated PG-13. Sunday, March 18 at 2:00 pm at the Meadowbrook Public Library, Shawsville.

Lucy Goose's Tales for Tots, a story time for children and parents. Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. at the Meadowbrook Public Library.

Montgomery County Friends of the Library Meeting — Tuesday, March 20, 1:00 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library

Montgomery–Floyd Regional Library Trustees will meet on Wednesday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library.

Movie Madness each Sunday in March at 2:00 pm at the Jessie Peterman Library in Floyd. Please call the library at 745-2947 for details.

Reel Fun for Kids at the Blacksburg Library
Thursday, March 15, at 10:30 — See a movie in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday month, about a naughty cat who changes the day for two siblings.
Thursday, March 22, at 3:00 — See a movie about an all-star cast and a very huggable bear from the stories of A.A. Milne. Rated G
Thursday, March 29, at 10:30 — Animal lovers are sure enjoy the movie about five precious puppies whowork together to rescue their parents from dog-nappers! Rated PG.

Mad Science: "Blow, Blow, Blow Your Boat" — Thursday, March 22, at 6:00-7:30pm at the Blacksburg Library. Friday, March 23, at 3:00-4:30pm. Mad Scientists of all ages will engineer, construct and sail a foil boat down a rain gutter.

The Adolescent Bibliophile Convergence, a teen book discussion group. — Sunday, March 25, at 3:00pm at the Meadowbrook Public Library, Shawsville. The Adolescent Bibliophile Convergence will gather and discuss the book,The Rag and Bone Shop by Robert Cormier.

Meet Sanron Hannon, author of Women Explorers — Monday, March 26 at 7:00 pm at the Blacksburg Library. Sharon Hannon will discuss her many adventures, sign books, and answer questions.

Talking about Books, the library's book discussion group. Monday, March 26, 11:00 a.m. at the Blacksburg Library, discussing The Whole World Over by Julia Glass. Bring your lunch and enjoy the discussion. Copies of the book are available for check-out.

Reel fun for Teens and Adults — Wednesday, March 28, at 6:00 at the Blacksburg Library. In celebration of National Women's History Month, see the lush story about the teen queen of France. New Release! Rated PG-13.

Spring Eggstravaganza — Wednesday, March 28 at 4:30 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Public Library, Shawsville. Hear spring stories read by Denise Boyle, Elliston Lafayette Elementary School Principal. Bring your basket for an egg hunt.

Celebrating Jamestown 2007 — Thursday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library -live action movie for children.
Saturday, March 31 at 2:00 p.m. (Animated movie for children) Join us for two movies based on the historical events of seventeenth-century Jamestown.

Linda Spivey, Programs Coordinator
(540)382-6965 ext. 21
lspivey@mfrl.org

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21 February 2007

Barter Theater of Blacksburg presents Jamestown play March 3

The Barter Theater Players are bringing history to life at the Lyric Theater on Saturday, March 3 at 2:00 pm, and the public is invited. Jamestowne: A Likely Story retells the rich adventures of John Smith as he helped set into motion the settlement of Europeans into the 'new world' at Jamestown.

Admission to the performance is free, a gift to the community from the Friends of the Montgomery–Floyd Regional Library, who invite everyone to join with them in their kickoff to the statewide celebration of the founding of Jamestown.

While the program is free, seating is limited. Doors open at 1:00 pm at the Lyric Theater, 135 College Avenue, Blacksburg. For more information, call the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library at 382-6965, extension 21, or visit their website at www.mfrl.org.

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20 February 2007

Blacksburg Public Library Offers Free Children's Books

FREE CHILDREN'S BOOKS!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24

11AM-2PM

BLACKSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY--COMMUNITY ROOM

As part of a philanthropy project for VACURH (the Virginia Association of College and University Residence Halls), the Virginia Tech Residence Hall Federation has collected children's books. We will be distributing the books collected from the Blacksburg Public Library Community Room on Saturday, February 24th from 11AM-2PM. Every child who comes may receive one free book of his/her choice. Books distribution may end early if we run out of books. We hope to see you there!

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15 February 2007

Henrico Offers SWaM Business Opportunity Fair March 28

Henrico County is holding a free business opportunity fair for small, women and minority-owned businesses (SWaM) on March 28. The initiative, called Henrico County Connections, will offer informational sessions on how to do business with the county, the registration and bidding process, Web site content and insurance requirements. Representatives from county agencies as well as the Virginia Department of Business Assistance and the Department of Minority Business Enterprise will be on–hand to talk with attendees.

The county will offer two identical sessions on March 28, one from 9 a.m. to noon and the other from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Henrico County Training Facility, 7701 E. Parham Road.

Due to space constraints, county officials strongly encourage people interested in attending the event to register early for one of the sessions. To register, go to www.co.henrico.va.us and click on the Henrico County Connections link or call 501-5687 for registration assistance.

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8 February 2007

Prince William County Offers "Girls+Math+Science=SUCCESS" Conference Co-Sponsored by Office on Youth

The Prince William County Office On Youth and the Woodbridge branch of the American Association of University Women is co-sponsoring a math, science and technology career conference entitled "Girls+Math+Science= SUCCESS." The conference will be held on Saturday, March 24 from 8 a.m. until noon at Marsteller Middle School, 14000 Sudley Manor Drive in Bristow.

The cost of the conference is $5 per student and includes light refreshments, materials and a T-shirt. The conference is open to students in grades 5-12 and interested adults. Students may pick up the registration form at any Prince William County public school or at the Office On Youth, 4379 Ridgewood Center Drive, Suite 201, in Woodbridge.

Numerous presentations and workshops are scheduled for the conference and will include a variety of topics, such as architecture, geology, meteorology, and many other math, science and technology related subjects.

For a registration form or for further information, please call the Prince William County Office on Youth at 703-792-6095 or visit http://www.pwcgov.org/youth.

Prince William County Offers Workshop to Teach Teens How to Find a Summer Job

The Prince William County Office on Youth invites all teens to attend a “Summer Employment Workshop” on Monday, Feb. 26, from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at the Chinn Park Regional Library in Woodbridge.

Teens will discover useful tips to help get summer jobs. They will learn where to start the job search, tips for interviews and applications, and local resources to help with the search. A staff member from the Youth Work Force Development Program will present the workshop and a representative from the Park Authority will talk about Park Authority summer jobs.

This program is sponsored by the Office on Youth and Chinn Park Regional Library. To register for the workshop, call the Office on Youth at 703-792-6095 or e-mail youth@pwcgov.org.

Liz Bahrns
Patty Prince
703-792-6600

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1 February 2007

Falls Church City Celebrates Black History Month

The City of Falls Church honors its African American roots by celebrating February as Black History Month with the following events:

African American Heritage Story Hour, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m.
Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave.)
Stories about and written by African Americans will be read during this special Story Hour, which also features craft activities and African American heritage booklists for children to continue their readings throughout the month. Story Hour is free. For more information, call 703-248-5030 (TTY 711).

“Love Letters and Liniment,” Thursday, Feb. 22, Noon
Cherry Hill Farmhouse (312 Park Ave.)
This month’s Cherry Hill Farmhouse Brown Bag Lunch Program recalls the love story of two of the City’s leading civil rights leaders, Mary Ellen and Edwin Henderson. Nikki Graves, curator at Henderson House, will use early 20th Century diaries, love letters, and vintage photos to tell the Henderson’s love story. This program is free to the public. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch; coffee, tea, and dessert will be provided. Call 703-248-5171 (TTY 711) for reservations.

2nd Annual Black History Celebration and Celebrity Basketball Game, Friday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m.
Falls Church Community Center (223 Little Falls St.)
Edwin Henderson became the first African American male certified to teach Physical Education in public schools and in 1907, he introduced basketball to African Americans in Washington, D.C. To recognize Henderson’s contributions in the field of athletics, the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation will host the 2nd Annual Black History Celebration and Celebrity Basketball Game, with support from the City of Falls Church. A group of Falls Church residents, business persons, educators, and City officials will take to the hardwood against the world-renowned Harlem MagicMasters. The night also includes a halftime show with an “edutaining” presentation by Bijan Bayne, award-winning journalist and author of the children’s book “Sky Kings: African Americans and the NBA.’ The halftime show also features games and giveaways. Admission is free, but space is limited. Call 703-241-4109 for reservations.

The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, call 703-248-5077 (TTY 711).

Nicole Gobbo
703-248-5210 (TTY 711)
ngobbo@fallschurchva.gov

Hyun June Lee
703-248-5101 (TTY 711)
hlee@fallschurchva.gov

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20 November 2006

Yorktown Offers Free Basic Computer Classes

The York County Public Library will be offering basic Microsoft Word and Internet classes on Saturdays, December 2 and December 9. Classes are free, but registration is required. Class size is limited to six students. Please call the Tabb Reference desk at 890-5120 to register. The class schedule is as follows:

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The Tabb Library is located at the intersection of Hampton Highway (Route 134) and Long Green Boulevard. For registration or more information on this and other upcoming events, call the Tabb Reference desk at 890-5120.

Greg Davy, Public Information Officer
757-890-3300 • FAX 757-890-3315
www.yorkcounty.gov/publicinfo

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October 26, 2006

York County To Dedicate New Wetlands Area With Public Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Nov. 8

Yorktown--A dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony will mark the completion of a project that created a wetlands area at York County‘s Charles E. Brown Park, across from the Naval Weapons Laboratory on Route 238 (Old Williamsburg Road). The ceremony will be held at the Park on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 2:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Wetlands are areas that are covered by water or are waterlogged long enough to influence the types of soil and plants that grow there. Wetlands benefit the environment by filtering water carried to it by runoff, reduce severity of floods downstream by retaining water and releasing it during drier periods, and by establishing food, breeding grounds, and resting areas for wildlife ­ including some rare and endangered species.

The County decided to develop the new wetlands area, formally named Wetlands Interpretive Sanctuary for Education (WISE), when a previously forested wetlands was filled to construct Tabb Library in 1998. After the site was chosen in 2001, the area was cleaned up, the site regraded, and plants selected that would flourish in a wetlands. Numerous agencies, including many community volunteers, participated in the cleanup, design, development, and planting to create the wetlands and surrounding nature trail.

Greg Davy, Public Information Officer
757-890-3300 • FAX 757-890-3315
www.yorkcounty.gov/publicinfo