Wayne Theatre Alliance capital campaign

Public phase of campaign under way Friday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - The Wayne Theatre Alliance will kick off the public phase of its capital campaign at a fund-raiser Friday night at Fairfax Hall in Waynesboro. The kickoff will feature a champagne toast to celebrate the campaign going public, and seats will be offered for sale to the public for the very first time.

The "A New Seat in Town" campaign gives you the opportunity to name a seat in the restored Wayne for yourself, your spouse, your children or grandchildren. It is also a nice way to honor a friend, a colleague or the memory of a loved one. You may also record your company or firm for posterity. The seat campaign gives you the opportunity to support the restoration and become a tangible part of the ongoing history of the Wayne Theatre and downtown Waynesboro. A limited number of seats are available.

In addition to the campaign kickoff, Wanda and the White Boys will entertain those in attendance. Wanda and the White Boys have been a Valley institution since the mid-80s, playing Rock and Roll from the 50s to the 90s, a true variety band. They began their musical journey together doing a fund-raiser for one theater group - and now are back, 20 years later, performing live for a fund-raiser for the Wayne Theatre Alliance. There will also be heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages by South River Restaurant and Wine Shop.

The event is sponsored in part by Bushman Dreyfus Architects plc, South River Restaurant and Wine Shop, Tail Gate Grill, Avante at Waynesboro, Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, Warehouse Solutions, Bill and Kyle Hausrath and the John D. Eiland Company.

The "Bottoms Up" event will take place from 6:30 - 11 p.m. Tickets are $50 each and should be reserved by phone, but may be picked up at the event Friday night. To reserve tickets, please call (540) 943-9999. Proceeds benefit the Wayne Theatre Alliance.

Third Fridays hosts royalty again with return of The Boogie Kings

Third Fridays hosts royalty again with return of The Boogie Kings

For immediate release – Third Fridays returns to Waynesboro on Friday with the return of The Boogie Kings and two shows instead of one.

The Boogie Kings will serve as the headliner of the evening with shows beginning at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. In addition to the Kings, the River City Radio Hour returns with jazz singer Llyn Walker, comedian Marsha Howard and a special appearance by ... Elvis!

The free concert series and music hour will take place in Willow Oak Plaza on Broad Street, beside the Artisans Center of Virginia.

The Boogie Kings perform music of the decades – with songs of Scott Joplin, Glenn Miller, Elvis Presley, Little Richard and Ray Charles. The ensemble features Richard Adams on a number of instruments including the trumpet, saxophone, banjo, and tuba; William Hayes, a virtuoso on piano and accordion; and J.T. Fauber, known for his versatility on all percussion instruments.

The Third Fridays concert series and music hour is presented by the Waynesboro Cultural Commission, Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc., and the Wayne Theatre Alliance.

For more information on the Third Fridays event, call (540) 943-9999 or visit http://www.waynesboroculture.com/.

Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
"Bottoms Up" fund-raiser with Wanda and the White Boys, 6:30 to 11 p.m., Fairfax Hall, Waynesboro. Catered by South River Restaurant and Wine Shop. Music, heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Casual dress. Tickets are $50 each. Benefit for the Wayne Theatre Alliance. Reservations required. Info: (540) 943-9999 or http://www.waynetheatre.org/.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill -- WE CARE

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill -- WE CARE

The Augusta County Chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, known as WE CARE will meet on June 19, 2007, and every 3rd Tuesday of the month. The organization will meet in Central United Methodist Church, corner of Lewis and Beverly Street in Staunton at 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker: Randy Urgo, Human rights advocate for the DMHMRSAS Office of Human Rights since November 1992. He earned a BS degree in Special Education from East Carolina University in 1981 and a law degree from South Carolina Law School in 1985. Parking is available in the rear of the church in the Wilson Lot, corner of Lewis and Frederick St. All consumers as well as concerned parents, siblings, spouses, and friends who care about the quality of life and the recovery of persons with a serious mental illness are invited. There is no charge.

WE CARE NAMI works to promote and provide support and advocacy by offering mutual encouragement through a sharing of problems and coping strategies and helping individuals overcome feelings of guilt, isolation, and frustration. Families, friends, and those who have a mental illness learn about the causes of mental illness, how to recognize acute and chronic symptoms, and current treatments. Education is key in the recovery process and for the public to help them overcome myths and fears and stigma. The more the public knows about mental illness, the more doors and opportunities become available for those who have a mental illness.

Mental Illness makes it difficult for people to cope with their emotions or to think clearly. It can cause them to behave in unusual or inappropriate ways and can bring tremendous stress and suffering to them and their families. If you or someone you know is suffering from mental illness, it is important to realize you are not alone.

Mental Illnesses can affect persons of any age—children, adolescents, adults and the elderly—and they can occur in ANY family. Mental illnesses afflict millions of people in the United States, yet continue to be medically under served, scientifically under researched and widely misunderstood.

Severe mental illness touches one in every five families. In Virginia, more than 260,000 adults and at least 75,000 children experience symptoms of serious emotional disturbances or brain disorders. Yet despite these statistics, there remains an unfortunate stigma surrounding mental illness.

When someone in a family has mental illness, most often it is family members who are the primary caregiver. In fact, more than 48% of all adults with serious and persistent mental illness in Virginia who receive services from the public mental health system live with their families. Therefore it is of vital importance to provide these families with accessible resources for leading-edge quality care and continued support.

At the national level, NAMI works to promote and provide research for new treatments and prevention, does advocacy at all levels of government ensuring funding for quality community and institutional services, and networks by sharing information through conferences and newsletters and promotes changes of common interest throughout the nation.

Wayne Theatre Alliance to joining the Apple Days festivities

The Wayne Theatre Alliance will be joining the Apple Days festivities on Oct. 6 and Oct. 7.
The Wayne Theatre's booth will include prints by the Waynesboro-based Mark Miller Photography and Kevin Blackburn Photography. This is the first opportunity to purchase these prints which were taken recently of the theatre. This will be a wonderful chance to own a piece of Waynesboro's history with images of the theatre after it closed but before construction began this Fall.
In addition to selling the prints by Blackburn and Miller, the Wayne Theatre will also have details on the recent P. Buckley Moss print of the Wayne Theatre and have the print on display.
Wayne Theatre volunteers will also be distributing information about the project including buttons, a newsletter, information on Third Fridays and the Nov. 2 event featuring Wanda and the White Boys and more.
"This is a great opportunity for the community to learn more about the Wayne Theatre project," said Clair Myers, executive director of the Alliance.
Apple Days takes place in Willow Oak Plaza on Broad Street in Waynesboro. Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
For more information on the prints by Blackburn and Miller, or on the P. Buckley Moss Print, contact the Wayne Theatre office at (540) 943-9999. For more information on the project, visit http://www.waynetheatre.org/

Photos are the copy right of Kevin Blackburn Photography

Third Fridays goes high energy

For immediate release The Third Fridays free concert series returns Sept. 21 to Waynesboro with high energy, acoustic rock - with a social conscience. Molimo will take center stage from 6:30-8 p.m. in the former Radio Shack Building in Willow Oak Plaza on Broad Street in Waynesboro. Molimo is made up of artists Jim McAvoy, Kevin Crowe, RW Smith and Tom Serrano.

"Molimo is a nomadic ritual in which music is used to heal a group that feels themselves to be out of balance with nature. It also describes the sacred instrument played in the ritual. The mythical white elephant embodies the spirit of Molimo - the possibility of redemption, the return of "soul." In this spirit, we play songs that call us to engagement to community - to stand against the madness......stand with us!"

The Artisans Center of Virginia will once again host the event and will feature extended hours for shoppers who also attend the free concert. The Artisans Center of Virginia is a non-profit, visual arts organization represented Virginia crafts through exhibition, education and retail opportunities.

The Third Fridays concert series is presented by the Waynesboro Cultural Commission, Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc., and the Wayne Theatre Alliance.

For more information on the Third Fridays event, call (540) 943-9999.

Waynsboro Chili

Northern Virginia leg of the Billionaire

For immediate release -

The New Dominion, Everything Virginia, a news portal run by Augusta Free Press Publishing, is sponsoring the Northern Virginia leg of the Billionaire in Training 2007 World Seminar Tour with Brad Sugars, founder of ActionCoach. Sugars will change the way you think about money, wealth, business and property forever. The seminar will be held Sept. 25 from 4-7 p.m. at the Sheraton Premier at Tyson's Corner in Vienna, Va.
As a sponsor, The New Dominion has 50 complimentary tickets available (a $69.95 value) on a first-come, first-serve basis. To claim your complimentary ticket, go to www.billionaireintraining.net/register.php Your registration code is USSP10.
For more information, contact Crystal Graham at the Augusta Free Press at (540) 949-6574 or www.thenewdominion.com, or contact local ActionCoach Bill Gilliland at (540) 290-2389.

August Third Fridays to feature Eli Cook and Darrell Rose

WHEN: Aug. 17, 6:30-8 p.m.
WHERE: Willow Oak Plaza, Waynesboro

Eli Cook released his debut CD on June 5 titled Miss Blues'es Child by Valley Entertainment. The CD paid homage to traditional delta blues and heroes such as Mississippi John Hurt and Robert Johnson. Cook is making a name for himself with his gritty vocals and old-style music, and with his CD, which was recorded live and unedited in the studio, and includes four original blues-based songs. Cook opened for B.B. King with African percussionist Darrell Rose at D.C.'s Kennedy Center Millenium Stage and opened again for King solo at the Paramount Theatre in Charlottesville in February. Together, Cook and Rose bring a special brand of African Rhythm and American Blues to the stage.
The August Third Fridays event is hosted by The Artisans Center of Virginia. The center, located in the Willow Oak Shopping Center at 801 West Broad Street, will feature extended hours. The featured artisans are Janice Arone and Joseph Sheridan, artists in ceramics and wood furniture. The Capital Area Woodturners will also have an exhibit.
The Third Fridays free concert series is presented by the Waynesboro Cultural Commission, Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc., and the Wayne Theatre Alliance.

For more information on the Third Fridays event, call (540) 943-9999 or visit www.waynetheatre.org.
For more information on Eli Cook, visit www.elicook.com.

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Also check out http://thenewdominion.com/?p=483 for an article from earlier this year!

WOMANLESS "BEAUTY" CONTEST FUNDRAISER by EMPLOYEES of VECTOR INDUSTRIES

WOMANLESS "BEAUTY" CONTEST FUNDRAISER by EMPLOYEES of VECTOR INDUSTRIES



Saturday, August 11, at Waynesboro High School the employees of Vector Industries are promoting a Womanless "Beauty" Contest and silent auction fundraiser. The facilities at Vector, especially the restrooms and cafeteria, are in dire need of upgrading and the employees have generated this fun event as their main fundraiser.



Male contestants from Augusta Free Press, McCoy Furniture, McKee Foods, NTELOS, Polymer Group (PGI), Waynesboro Police Department, Vector Industries and others will compete for this coveted beauty title. The silent auction includes desirable opportunities from Beverage Tractor, Bruce Dillenger, Monro Muffler, Granny's Attic Flowers & Gifts, Grand Piano, Martin's Food Market, McCoy Furniture, Bert Smith, South River, Barbara Stratton, Tru-Art Gallery, Waynesboro Landscape & Garden Center, Wal-Mart of Waynesboro, and the YMCA of Waynesboro. Other sponsoring businesses include Edward Jones - Taysha Patterson, M.I.T.S. Corporation of Virginia, Parker Compound Bows, Alcoa Flexible Packaging, MoveMasters, Tom Brown Realtor, Planters Bank & Trust, REO Distribution, Stuarts Draft Family Pharmacy, Crossroads Graphics & Design, On The Lamb Yarns and Re/Max Advantage - Art and Brenda Canning. The noble and highly respected judges are Charlie Beverage, Jr. of Beverage Tractor, Mabel Cash of Hampton Inn, Linda Gail Johnson of AMC, and Tom Reynolds - Waynesboro Mayor. Contact Vector Industries at (540)-943-8444 if you or your companies are interested in participating or sponsoring.



Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Advance tickets are available at Tim Spears Music City, Crossroads CD's and Tapes in both Staunton and Waynesboro, and Vector Industries. The silent auction begins at 6:30 pm with the "Beauty" Contest starting at 7:30.



Vector Industries employs over 105 people and is a not for profit business providing employment opportunities mainly for people with disabilities to enable them to reach their potential as productive citizens.

Third Fridays cooking with Mojo Cookie and The Doughboys

For immediate release Fresh from the oven comes Mojo Cookie & The Doughboys -serving up a flavorful blend of hot rockin’ rhythm and blues. From Sam Cooke to Howlin Wolf, from Kenny Rogers to Al Green, their mix of sizzlin boogie and soul will keep you grooving July 20 for the next installment of the Third Fridays free concert series in Waynesboro . The concert will take place Friday from 6:30-8 p.m. at a new location Bellagios Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street .



Mojo Cookie includes some well-known talents in the region including

- Abbey Linfert, lead vocals

- Buddy Thomas, lead guitar and vocals

- Chris Amsler, rhythm guitar and vocals

- Chris Wray, bass and vocals

- Jason Clarke, drums



The July Third Fridays is being hosted by Chris and Crystal Graham of The Augusta Free Press and The New Dominion magazine. The August Third Fridays is planned for Willow Oak Plaza in coordination with the Artisans Center of Virginia. Eli Cook and Darrell Rose are scheduled to perform Aug. 17.



The Third Fridays concert series is sponsored by the Waynesboro Cultural Commission, Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc., and the Wayne Theatre Alliance.



For more information on the Third Fridays event, call (540) 943-9999 or visit www.waynetheatre.org.

Families That Care: Guiding Good Choices

“Families That Care: Guiding Good Choices”

The Mental Health America (formerly Association) of Augusta, Central Shenandoah Valley Office on Youth, and the United Way of Greater Augusta is sponsoring “Families That Care: Guiding Good Choices” classes for parents or caregivers of children 9-14 years of age. This national model substance abuse prevention program, taught by trained facilitators continues beginning on July 30th for 5 consecutive weeks at Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church in Fishersville on Rt. 608, from 6:00-8:00 PM. The cost is $25 per family, which includes book and snacks. A $10 gift card will be awarded upon successful completion. Childcare will be provided during class.

In this fun and interactive program, parents / caregivers will learn how to bring your family closer together and to set limits with your children that will reduce the risk that they will use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Session topics include How to prevent drug use in your family; How to develop healthy beliefs and clear standards; How to say no in which the children are invited to attend; How to control and express anger constructively; and How to strengthen family bonds.

Space is limited. Interested parents should contact, Central Shenandoah Valley Office on Youth at 942-6757.

Third Fridays cooking with Mojo Cookie and The Doughboys

Third Fridays cooking with Mojo Cookie and The Doughboys

For immediate release Fresh from the oven comes Mojo Cookie and The Doughboys -serving up a flavorful blend of hot rockin rhythm and blues. From Sam Cooke to Howlin Wolf, from Kenny Rogers to Al Green, their mix of sizzlin boogie and soul will keep you grooving July 20 for another installment of the Third Fridays free concert series in Waynesboro . The concert will run downtown from 6:30-8 p.m.

Mojo Cookie includes some well-known talents in the region including

- Abbey Linfert, lead vocals

- Buddy Thomas, lead guitar and vocals

- Chris Amsler, rhythm guitar and vocals

- Chris Wray, bass and vocals

- Jason Clarke, drums

The Third Fridays concert series and music hour is presented by the Waynesboro Cultural Commission, Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc., and the Wayne Theatre Alliance.

For more information on the Third Fridays event, call (540) 943-9999.

For more information on Mojo Cookie and The Doughboys, visit http://www.isart.com.

Please note that the venue will change for this event the exact location will be announced at a later date. For now, please note that the event will be held in downtown Waynesboro .

3 rd Friday

Bands and entaners play to a full house

Third Fridays hosts royalty with arrival of The Boogie Kings

Third Fridays hosts royalty with arrival of The Boogie Kings

For immediate release – Third Fridays returns to Waynesboro on June 15 with the River City Radio Hour and musical guests The Boogie Kings from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The free concert series and event will take place at 329 W. Main St., in the heart of downtown.

The Boogie Kings will headline the evening with music of the decades – performing songs from 1899 through 1974. The trip back in time will feature some of the greatest from their era with songs of Scott Joplin, Glenn Miller, Elvis Presley, Little Richard and Ray Charles. The ensemble features Richard Adams on a number of instruments including the trumpet, saxophone, banjo, and tuba; William Hayes, a virtuoso on piano and accordion; and J.T. Fauber, known for his versatility on all percussion instruments.

The River City Radio Hour will bring additional local talent to the stage. Marsha Howard returns with a new comedy routine. Also, taking part in the radio hour is local writer and speaker Ruth Graham who will share an excerpt from one of her books.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center on Wayne Avenue will also be open to show off their new location - with hours from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

The Third Fridays concert series and music hour is presented by the Waynesboro Cultural Commission, Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc., and the Wayne Theatre Alliance.

For more information on the Third Fridays event, call (540) 943-9999.

Revitalizing National Alliance for the Mentally Ill -- WE CARE

Revitalizing National Alliance for the Mentally Ill -- WE CARE

The Augusta County Chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, known as WE CARE will meet on June 19, 2007, and every 3^rd Tuesday of the month. The organization will meet in Central United Methodist Church, corner of Lewis and Beverly Street in Staunton at 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker: Teresa Wright-Conquy and Micahel Shanks will present their recent CELT (Conosumer Empowerment Leadership Training) experiences at the Airleigh 4-H Center in Wakefield, VA. Chris Owens, CELT Director will also speak. Parking is available in the rear of the church in the Wilson Lot, corner of Lewis and Frederick St. All consumers as well as concerned parents, siblings, spouses, and friends who care about the quality of life and the recovery of persons with a serious mental illness are invited. There is no charge.

WE CARE NAMI works to promote and provide support and advocacy by offering mutual encouragement through a sharing of problems and coping strategies and helping individuals overcome feelings of guilt, isolation, and frustration. Families, friends, and those who have a mental illness learn about the causes of mental illness, how to recognize acute and chronic symptoms, and current treatments. Education is key in the recovery process and for the public to help them overcome myths and fears and stigma. The more the public knows about mental illness, the more doors and opportunities become available for those who have a mental illness.

Mental Illness makes it difficult for people to cope with their emotions or to think clearly. It can cause them to behave in unusual or inappropriate ways and can bring tremendous stress and suffering to them and their families. If you or someone you know is suffering from mental illness, it is important to realize you are not alone.

Mental Illnesses can affect persons of any age—children, adolescents, adults and the elderly—and they can occur in ANY family. Mental illnesses afflict millions of people in the United States, yet continue to be medically under served, scientifically under researched and widely misunderstood.

Severe mental illness touches one in every five families. In Virginia, more than 260,000 adults and at least 75,000 children experience symptoms of serious emotional disturbances or brain disorders. Yet despite these statistics, there remains an unfortunate stigma surrounding mental illness.

When someone in a family has mental illness, most often it is family members who are the primary caregiver. In fact, more than 48% of all adults with serious and persistent mental illness in Virginia who receive services from the public mental health system live with their families. Therefore it is of vital importance to provide these families with accessible resources for leading-edge quality care and continued support.

At the national level, NAMI works to promote and provide research for new treatments and prevention, does advocacy at all levels of government ensuring funding for quality community and institutional services, and networks by sharing information through conferences and newsletters and promotes changes of common interest throughout the nation.

Third Fridays hosts royalty with arrival of The Boogie Kings

Third Fridays hosts royalty with arrival of The Boogie Kings

For immediate release – Third Fridays returns to Waynesboro on June 15 with the River City Radio Hour and musical guests The Boogie Kings from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The free concert series and event will take place at 329 W. Main St., in the heart of downtown.

The Boogie Kings will headline the evening with music of the decades – performing songs from 1899 through 1974. The trip back in time will feature some of the greatest from their era with songs of Scott Joplin, Glenn Miller, Elvis Presley, Little Richard and Ray Charles. The ensemble features Richard Adams on a number of instruments including the trumpet, saxophone, banjo, and tuba; William Hayes, a virtuoso on piano and accordion; and J.T. Fauber, known for his versatility on all percussion instruments.

The River City Radio Hour will bring additional local talent to the stage. Marsha Howard returns with a new comedy routine. Also, taking part in the radio hour are a local writer and student performers.

The Third Fridays concert series and music hour is presented by the Waynesboro Cultural Commission, Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc., and the Wayne Theatre Alliance.

For more information on the Third Fridays event, call (540) 943-9999.

WDDI Endorses the Waynesboro City Council's Decision

WDDI Endorses the Waynesboro City Council's Decision to Preserve City 's Legacy and Collaborate with Arts and Business Leaders to Revitalize Community

( Waynesboro , Virginia ) Waynesboro Downtown Development (WDDI) supports the recent decision by the Waynesboro City Council to preserve, rather than demolish, an historic landmark, the Wayne Theatre . This decision by the Council is a watershed event in the history of Waynesboro . We feel that it heralds a new era of economic collaboration and a cultural rebirth for our community.

In scores of cities across North America , communities are being revitalized by government, business and arts groups working together on similar projects to attract jobs, create new businesses, improve property values and increase government revenues. The track record for success is voluminous. When the private and public sectors work together, magic can happen.

WDDI endorses the City Council's conservative approach, which uses the Economic Development Authority (EDA) to facilitate the funding of the program and significantly reduces the risk to taxpayers. The EDA will also provide oversight using a performance-based incentive program that places the burden for success on the arts management team of the Wayne Theatre .

WDDI also heartily endorses the City Council's action which sends a message to our community that should be embraced universally- our cultural legacy is not disposable. The City Council has made a prudent decision to build a new, dynamic Waynesboro on one of the few remaining foundation stones of our City’s history.

WDDI is committed to actively fostering the long-term viability of the downtown Waynesboro area as a center of commerce, a source of civic activity and pride, and a resource to attract new businesses and residents. Critical to this effort is promoting small town quality of life, preserving historic and cultural resources, and capitalizing on the City’s unique and splendid natural setting. For more information, contact Kimberly Watters, Executive Director Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc. at

942.6705; or visit www.waynesborodowntown.org on the web.

Allstate grant awarded to Wayne Theatre Alliance

Allstate grant awarded to Wayne Theatre Alliance

WAYNESBORO -- Leonard Lynch Allstate Insurance Agency recently presented an Allstate Foundation "Agency Hands in the Community" grant to the Wayne Theatre Alliance.

"The Wayne Theatre is part of the heritage of Waynesboro, of the Shenandoah Valley," said Leonard Lynch, who recently presented the financial contribution to the Alliance treasurer J.D. Robb. "We are such a growing older community, and I believe the project is important for the community as a whole."

"Companies and individuals like Lynch are the secret to the success of this project," Robb said. "People naturally think that it’s the six-figure gifts that make this project work, and yes, they do help. However, in truth, donations of every size, from $5 to $5,000 form the backbone of the campaign."

The Allstate Foundation is pleased to offer the "Agency Hands in the Community" grants to recognize the outstanding efforts of qualified agents who volunteer in their communities. For more information about the Allstate Foundation, please visit the Foundation’s website at www.allstate.com/Community.

For more information on the Wayne Theatre Alliance, call (540) 943-9999, or visit www.waynetheatre.org.

The Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made possible by the Allstate Insurance Company. Allstate and the Allstate Foundation sponsor community initiatives to promote "safe and vital communities"; "tolerance, inclusion and diversity", and "economic empowerment." In addition, the Foundation has two signature programs in promoting safe teen driving and preventing domestic violence. The Allstate Foundation believes in the financial potential of every individual and in helping America’s families achieve their American dream.

Photo caption: Wayne Theatre Alliance treasurer J.D. Robb (right) accepts a donation from Leonard Lynch (left) in front of Leonard Lynch Allstate Insurance Agency in Waynesboro May 22.

Something In A Song

A night of songs in Waynesboro high school auditorium. Performances by the Frestones, 8th Grad Chorus, and 7th Grade Chorus.

Third Fridays to feature jazz trio

Third Fridays to feature jazz trio

For immediate release – Third Fridays returns to downtown Waynesboro this month with the second of its monthly free concert series. The Vernon Fischer Trio will perform live jazz, classics, and contemporary music on May 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 329 W. Main St., in the heart of the downtown district.

Fischer has been performing for more than 30 years in Virginia, Maryland, DC, and North Carolina. He is the former house musician for Keswick Hall and the Farmington Country Club.

In addition to the concert, there will be a comedy routine by Marsha Howard, and there are plans to include a local writer and student performer. Lorie Strother, a member of the Waynesboro Cultural Commission, will serve as emcee of the event.

Approximately 60 people attended the April concert by Little Dark Town.

The Third Fridays concert series is presented by the Waynesboro Cultural Commission, Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc. and the Wayne Theatre Alliance.

For more information on the Third Fridays concert series, call (540) 943-9999.

Muscle Car Show Coming to Waynesboro

Contact Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc.

Kimberly Watters, Executive Director

540-942-6705 or visit www.mainstmuscle.com

Muscle Car Show Coming to Waynesboro

Everyone who owns or enjoys muscle cars, street rods, or custom bikes should wend their way into downtown Waynesboro on Saturday, May 19^th. Over 100 vehicles are expected for the 2^nd annual Main Street Muscle car show, hosted by Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc. (WDDI) and sponsored by Brown Dodge & Chrysler, Charlottesville. Vehicles will line Main Street in downtown Waynesboro, which will be closed to traffic during event hours.

Vehicle registration begins at 9am ($5.00 entry fee). The public is invited to inspect the vehicles from 11am until 3pm. Food, raffles, t-shirt and poster sales will be held. Those over age 21 with valid ID can visit the on-site beer garden. Live music will be provided throughout the event.

Additional sponsors of this show include Kevin Blackburn Photography, CBRE, Interstate Muffler, MAC Tools, Precision Auto Care, Lucky Duck, Terry Motorsports, LBP Enterprises, Inc, B2B, Crossroads Graphics & Design, McAllister Brothers Racing, Federated Auto Parts, Main Street Discount, E & E Auto Custom, Crutchfield, Team Hutchens, Mountain Air Gallery, Bellagio’s Ice Cream Parlor and Creperie, The Iris Inn, and Pilot Mountain Photography. Rain date for this event in May 20^th.

Awards will be given for pre-1978 Best of Show and an Open Class Award. For additional information, to pre-register or purchase posters and t-shirts in advance, call 540-942-6705 or visit www.mainstrmuscle.com.

Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Basketball To Benefit Special Olympics nefit Special Olympics

Game to be held at: Waynesboro High School May 16, 2007 From 7pm until 8pm

Admission: Adults: $3.00 Students/Senior Citizens: $2.00 Children under 5: Free Un

Waynesboro City & School Employees vs Virginia Cardinals

Sponsored by the Waynesboro Police Department and Berkeley Glenn Elementary School

Murder at Fairfax Hall II: Spirits Abound - April 2

Last August, community members gathered at Fairfax Hall in Waynesboro to try to solve the crime of the decade the murder of a member of Waynesboro City Council in the now infamous Murder at Fairfax Hall, a benefit for the Wayne Theatre Alliance.

By popular demand, the Wayne Theatre Alliance will hold another murder-mystery event this month this time with an added twist the possibility of spirits in the mix.

Murder at Fairfax Hall II: Spirits Abound will cast you as a detective trying to solve yet another crime with a new lineup of suspects each with a motive of their own.

Suspects for the two-night only mystery event include
- Tamara Hinton, a reporter for WVIR-NBC29
- Charles Salembier, arts supporter and participant
- Scott Seaton, physician
- Nancy Sorrells, historian, writer, Augusta County Board of Supervisors Chairman
- Stacey Strawn, co-owner of Blue Moon Galleries in downtown Waynesboro

A limited number of tickets are available for the April 27-28 mystery event to be held at Fairfax Hall in Waynesboro. Last year, tickets for both nights sold out – so call today to reserve your tickets. In addition to the murder mystery program which begins at 8 p.m. each night, appetizers will be served at 6 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner and a tribute to the late Lillian Morse by Llyn Walker at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person.

The event benefits the Wayne Theatre Alliance, the non-profit group overseeing the restoration of the closed Wayne Theatre in the River City.

Sponsors of the event include BB&T and Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport.

Tickets are available weekdays from 1-5 p.m. at 531 W Main St., Ste. 1, Waynesboro, or by calling (540) 943-9999. Tickets may also be reserved by credit card at www.waynetheatre.org.

Revitalizing National Alliance for the Mentally Ill -- WE CARE

The Augusta County Chapter of the National Alliance on the Mental Ill, known as WE CARE will continue its meetings March 20, 2007 and will meet the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. The organization will meet in Central United Methodist Church, corner of Lewis and Beverly Street in Staunton at 6:30 p.m. John Beghtol, Community Services Director at Western State Hospital will be the guest speaker. Parking is available in the rear of the church in the Wilson Lot, corner of Lewis and Frederick St. All consumers as well as concerned parents, siblings, spouses, and friends who care about the quality of life and the recovery of persons with a serious mental illness are invited. There is no charge.

WE CARE NAMI works to promote and provide support and advocacy by offering mutual encouragement through a sharing of problems and coping strategies and helping individuals overcome feelings of guilt, isolation, and frustration. Families, friends, and those who have a mental illness learn about the causes of mental illness, how to recognize acute and chronic symptoms, and current treatments. Education is key in the recovery process and for the public to help them overcome myths and fears and stigma. The more the public knows about mental illness, the more doors and opportunities become available for those who have a mental illness.

Mental Illness makes it difficult for people to cope with their emotions or to think clearly. It can cause them to behave in unusual or inappropriate ways and can bring tremendous stress and suffering to them and their families. If you or someone you know is suffering from mental illness, it is important to realize you are not alone.

Mental Illnesses can affect persons of any age—children, adolescents, adults and the elderly—and they can occur in ANY family. Mental illnesses afflict millions of people in the United States, yet continue to be medically under served, scientifically under researched and widely misunderstood.

Severe mental illness touches one in every five families. In Virginia, more than 260,000 adults and at least 75,000 children experience symptoms of serious emotional disturbances or brain disorders. Yet despite these statistics, there remains an unfortunate stigma surrounding mental illness.

When someone in a family has mental illness, most often it is family members who are the primary caregiver. In fact, more than 48% of all adults with serious and persistent mental illness in Virginia who receive services from the public mental health system live with their families. Therefore it is of vital importance to provide these families with accessible resources for leading-edge quality care and continued support.

At the national level, NAMI works to promote and provide research for new treatments and prevention, does advocacy at all levels of government ensuring funding for quality community and institutional services, and networks by sharing information through conferences and newsletters and promotes changes of common interest throughout the nation.

Revitalizing National Alliance for the Mentally Ill -- WE CARE

Revitalizing National Alliance for the Mentally Ill -- WE CARE

The Augusta County Chapter of the National Alliance on the Mental Ill, known as WE CARE will resume its meetings beginning March 20, 2007 and will meet the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. The organization will meet in Central United Methodist Church, corner of Lewis and Beverly Street in Staunton at 6:30 p.m. Parking is available in the rear of the church in the Wilson Lot, corner of Lewis and Frederick St. All consumers as well as concerned parents, siblings, spouses, and friends who care about the quality of life and the recovery of persons with a serious mental illness are invited..There is no charge.

WE CARE NAMI works to promote and provide support and advocacy by offering mutual encouragement through a sharing of problems and coping strategies and helping individuals overcome feelings of guilt, isolation, and frustration. Families, friends, and those who have a mental illness learn about the causes of mental illness, how to recognize acute and chronic symptoms, and current treatments. Education is key in the recovery process and for the public to help them overcome myths and fears and stigma. The more the public knows about mental illness, the more doors and opportunities become available for those who have a mental illness.

Mental Illness makes it difficult for people to cope with their emotions or to think clearly. It can cause them to behave in unusual or inappropriate ways and can bring tremendous stress and suffering to them and their families. If you or someone you know is suffering from mental illness, it is important to realize you are not alone.

Mental Illnesses can affect persons of any age—children, adolescents, adults and the elderly—and they can occur in ANY family. Mental illnesses afflict millions of people in the United States, yet continue to be medically under served, scientifically under researched and widely misunderstood.

Severe mental illness touches one in every five families. In Virginia, more than 260,000 adults and at least 75,000 children experience symptoms of serious emotional disturbances or brain disorders. Yet despite these statistics, there remains an unfortunate stigma surrounding mental illness.

When someone in a family has mental illness, most often it is family members who are the primary caregiver. In fact, more than 48% of all adults with serious and persistent mental illness in Virginia who receive services from the public mental health system live with their families. Therefore it is of vital importance to provide these families with accessible resources for leading-edge quality care and continued support.

At the national level, NAMI works to promote and provide research for new treatments and prevention, does advocacy at all levels of government ensuring funding for quality community and institutional services, and networks by sharing information through conferences and newsletters and promotes changes of common interest throughout the nation.

Choices In Recovery Seminar

There will be a Choices in Recovery seminar, March 13, 2007, at the Augusta Medical Center Community Care Building for anyone interested. The free seminar will begin with dinner at 5:30 pm followed by a presentation by Dr. Robert Gardella, psychiatrist at Western State Hospital. Reservations are required by March 8 and can be made by calling 886-7181 or 949-0169.

Eighth Annual Teacher Job Fair

Eighth Annual Teacher

Job Fair

sponsored by

Shenandoah Valley Teacher Recruitment Consortium

Saturday, February 24, 2007
Inclement weather date: March 3, 2007
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The NEW Harrisonburg High School
1001 Garbers Church Road
Harrisonburg, Virginia

IMPORTANT: Online Registration closes at 8:00 am on Monday, February 5, 2007. Anyone registering after that time will still be allowed to sign up for the Fair but will not be scheduled for interviews on February 24. Late registrants may attend the Job Fair as a walk-in and will have an opportunity to meet representatives from each of the school divisions.

Click here to complete your online registration.

Meet Representatives From ...
Cities of: Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Waynesboro Counties of: Augusta, Greene, Madison, Page, Rockingham, and Shenandoah

*Early letters of intent may be offered following this event.*

This recruitment fair provides an excellent opportunity to meet with and gather information from nine outstanding school divisions located in or near the historic and beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia!

Area Highlights:

• Adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway providing great opportunities for hiking, biking, camping, skiing, and many other recreational activities.
• Numerous local colleges and universities provide opportunities for continuing education, lectures, plays, sporting events, etc.
• Exceptional quality of life and community support for public education.

To register click here. You must register online in order to be scheduled for interviews.

Questions? Please e-mail Brenda Moyers (bmoyers@rockingham.k12.va.us)

Directions to the NEW Harrisonburg High School:

• Take Interstate 81 to Exit 245 (JMU Exit)
• Turn west onto Port Republic Road
• Turn right onto High Street (Route 42 North)
• Turn left on West Market Street (US 33 West)
• Travel 1.3 miles to Garbers Church Rd
• Turn left on Garbers Church Rd
• Harrisonburg High School is on the right in approximately one mile

From Charlottesville, VA - about 60 miles
From Richmond, VA - about 125 miles
From Roanoke, VA - about 100 miles
From Washington, DC - about 125 miles

Lodging Accommodations in Harrisonburg, Virginia:

Belle Meade Red Carpet Inn	(540) 434-6704
Comfort Inn	(540) 433-6066
Courtyard Marriott	(540) 432-3031
Days Inn	(540) 433-9353
Econo-Lodge	(540) 433-2576
Four Points Sheraton	(540) 433-2521
Holiday Inn Express	(540) 433-9999
Jameson Inn	(540) 442-1515
Ramada	(540) 434-9981
Best Western	(540) 433-6089
Super 8 Motel	(540) 433-8888

Shenandoah Valley Teacher Recruitment Consortium School Divisions:

Augusta County Public Schools	www.augusta.k12.va.us
Greene County Public Schools	www.greenecountyschools.com/
Harrisonburg City Public Schools	www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us
Madison County Public Schools	www.madisonschools.com
Page County Public Schools	www.pagecounty.k12.va.us
Rockingham County Public Schools	www.rockingham.k12.va.us
Shenandoah County Public Schools	www.shenandoah.k12.va.us
Staunton City Public Schools	www.staunton.k12.va.us
Waynesboro City Public Schools	www.waynesboro.k12.va.us