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.