Civic news

Valley Music Academy in Waynesboro is now holding registration for spring classes. VMA has Musikgarten classes for children age 4 months to 8 years old, a children’s choir, Valley Voices (for children 6-12 years old) and a jazz ensemble for youth and adults.
Valley Music Academy also offers private music lessons for all ages in all brass instruments, clarinet, drums, flute, guitar, saxophone, viola, violin, cello, piano and voice. For more information, contact 942-8648, e-mail or visit http://www.valleymusicacademy.org.

Wheelin’ Sportsmen accessible deer hunt, shotgun-only hunt for people with disabilities at the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center to be held today from 5 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.; held in the wooded areas of the campus, under the direction and control of the WWRC Police Department; campus boundaries will be clearly posted and patrolled; public access to campus prohibited today; campus will reopen on its regular schedule on Monday; info: Keith Burt, 332-7158 or .

22nd Annual Sweetheart Baby Photo Contest, Big K-Mart; registration held each Saturday and Sunday through Jan. 17; free registration; two categories: infant to 2 years old and 3-6 years old; votes are one penny each to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; each child will receive a gift and winners in each category will receive a trophy, savings bond and additional gifts; sponsors: Alpha Chi and Beta Omicron Chapters of ESA and K-Mart; info: 337-2325.

Country and Gospel Music Show, Crimora Community Center; Sunday, from 4-6:30 p.m.; to honor Orvin H. Kiser, Sr.;  country and gospel music; light refreshments and fellowship; if you wish, bring covered dish or snack to share; info: 294-2599.

The Waynesboro Women’s Club Clothes Closet, located at the Church of the Brethren, will be closed for the holidays. The store will reopen on Tuesday.

Freeze Out 2009 by Free Bird Vanners of Virginia, 1428 Outpost Road, Lanexa, Rockahock Campgrounds; Friday-Jan. 11; full hookups, private showers, restrooms; bring 30 and 50 amp adaptors (no 110 plugs); bar onsite, open Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at noon; restaurant, lounge and convenience store onsite; bands Friday and Saturday night by The Campgrounds ($5 cover); bring fishing license and poles to fish in the Chickahominy River; Show and Shine on Saturday, from noon to 3 p.m.; games; first 50 vans receive a goodie bag; cost: $35 for van and 2 people, $10 for each additional person; early arrivals on Thursday pay $15 fee; info: Roach at 804-339-1976; Paintbrush at 804-288-6634; or Wizard at 337-2069; visit http://www.rockahock.com for more information.

Bluegrass Jamboree, Weyers Cave Community Center; Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; tickets: $10 in advance and $12 at the door, children 12 and under are free; in case of inclement weather, event to be held on Jan. 17; Jamboree hotline: 234-0448;

Waynesboro Choral Society will hold auditions for its upcoming spring concert April 6 and 7. Auditions will be held at the Main Street United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12 and 19. New members are welcomed. Further information, call Director Don Coffey at 943-2075 or visit http://www.waynesborochoralsociety.homestead.com.

Fifth Annual Wounded Warriors Weekend, Wintergreen Resort; Jan. 23-25; the weekend has grown from its first year when six injured warriors from Walter Reed Army Medical Center came to Wintergreen to enjoy adaptive snow sports as part of the rehabilitation from their injuries; this year, about 25 warriors, their guests and health care professionals, almost 60 people in all, will return to Wintergreen Resort; for more information, 434-325-2007 or visit http://www.skiwas.org.

The Greater Augusta Association of Realtors, Community Service Auction Committee; applications are being accepted until Jan. 31, 2009, for the 9th Annual GAAR Live and Silent Auction; raises money for local non-profit organizations that provide human services to the area; non-profits located in Waynesboro, Staunton and Augusta are welcome to apply; three local charities selected in early 2009, auction held in October 2009; for applications and rules, contact Community Service co-chairs Minnie Stevenson at 480-0648 or Lynn Wagner at 476-1957.

The 2009 Business Showcase, hosted by the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 1-5 p.m. Feb. 12 at Best Western Waynesboro Inn and Suites Conference Center.
Visit and meet with more than 30 area businesses who will be showcasing their products and services. “Tactics for Economic Turmoil” seminars will also be presented from 1-4:30 p.m. by a variety of speakers. The event is open to the public.