Civic news

June
Ken Farmer of TV’s “Antiques Roadshow” will be conducting appraisals at the Antique Market, adjacent to the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon from 1-4 p.m. on Aug. 4 during the Virginia Highlands Festival. Only 75 tickets are available for this event and cost $20 each. The price also includes admission to the Antiques Market for that day (one appraisal item per ticket.)
Tickets are on sale now at the festival office, 120 N. Court St., Abingdon, or by phone at 276-623-5266. During nights and weekends, call 276-676-1101.
For more information, visit http://www.vahighlandsfestival.org, visit vahighlandsfestival.org. The 2009 festival runs from July 25 through Aug. 9.

VW Bug-Around will be held from 8 a.m. until about 2 p.m. Sunday at Nethken Associates on Expo Road in Fishersville. It is a family-oriented car show for Volkswagen owners.

The Beverley Manor chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met May 22 at Summit Square in Waynesboro. Regent Barbara Riel called the meeting to order and led the opening ritual, the Pledge of Allegiance and the American’s Creed. Dorothy Lee Rosen led the singing of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.” Nancy Harrison, the marketing coordinator for Summit Square, spoke about preparing for future needs in long-term care. Riel read the president general’s message and Emma Jordan read the national defense report. Linda Bishop read the minutes and Jacqueline Cahoon gave the treasurers report. Rosen gave a conservation minute. Julia Campbell gave an update on the nationalization ceremonies. Jacqueline Cahoon conducted a memorial service for Ann Bernard. New member Alice Cassade was installed and Frances Taber was installed as a full-member of the chapter. Elizabeth McAuliffe became a full-member of the chapter. New out-of-town members are Martha Wilson Black and Lenore Gibbs Merrill.

A Camp Dragonfly benefit yard and book sale is scheduled today from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at 124 Poland St.,Waynesboro, across from Wal-Mart (follow the signs).  All kinds of items available. 

Waynesboro Heritage Foundation Inc. will hold its membership meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Waynesboro Heritage Museum, 420 W. Main St. Elizabeth Spilman Massie and Cortney Skinner will present a powerpoint presentation of their book “Images of America: Waynesboro” and will be available for book signings.

The Waynesboro Fire Department has tentatively set the date for its fundraising auction in September but is currently in need of items to be donated for that auction. No white goods please. Items may be dropped off at the fire station on Broad Street or call 942-6730 for pick up of large items.

Personal Essay Workshop, with Martha Woodruff, WMRA commentator, journalist and author; last installment of two-session workshop Monday 7:30 p.m. in the Wayne Theater Alliance building, 533 W. Main St.; free and open to the public, refreshments served. Space is limited, register in advance by calling Clair Myers, 943-9999.

Nelson Gallery Tenth Annual Juried Show, in Lexington, will display from Aug. 3-29. For more information, visit http://www.nelsonfineartsgallery.com or Nelson Gallery, 27 W. Washington St., Lexington.

The Waynesboro Lady Xplosions AAU basketball team, Waynesboro YMCA parking lot, 648 S. Wayne Ave.; fundraising yard sale today at 8 a.m.. Food provided by Botali’s. Funds raised will support local youth basketball teams in upcoming season. Information: John Spears at the YMCA, 942-5107.

The Wilson Memorial High School Class of ’54 will hold a 55th reunion celebration today at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Staunton.

The annual Fauber family reunion; Sunday at 11 a.m. with a family worship service at South Mountain (Haines) Chapel at Montebello. A covered dish lunch follows at 1 p.m. at the Days Inn, Raphine. For information or to register: William C. Fauber, 776-0724 or e-mail .
July
The Waynesboro High School class of ’74 reunion is July 31, Aug. 1-2. The class seeks contact information for: Anthony Alexander, Annette Bell Bess, Angela M. Crawford, Pamela Ellinger Dillon, Teresa Floyd Campbell, Betty Gibson, Charlotte Hall, Boyd Hetrick, David Hodge, Greg Hoke, Cathy James Culpen, Donald Labelle, Diane K. Leavell, Monique Leroux, Roger May, Karen McCartney Hanisak, Sandra Holmes Martin, Fresia Monge, Karen Ramsey, Pamela Reade, Janet Ross, Teresa Rowe Duncan, David Schuder, Kara M Shifflet, Christopher Smith, Mark Stepp, Gloria Stewart Reynolds, Frances Truslow, Rhonda Puckett, Tim Campbell, Susan Woodruff and Kathy Yancey Cockerham. If anyone has information for these individuals: Phyllis Bare Poluito, 943-6053 and Marsha Tooley Berg, 943-4563.

Ten Speed Press announces the publication and release of “Mrs. Rowe’s Little Book of Southern Pies,” by Mollie Cox Bryan and Mrs. Rowe’s Restaurant and Bakery in July. The book is a collection of more than 65 of Rowe’s pie recipes. Bryan lives in Waynesboro with her family.

“Celebrate America!” luncheon, Valley Women’s Connection of Greater Staunton Area; July 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mrs. Rowe’s Country Buffet, Mt. Crawford; luncheon offers food and fellowship. Lorraine Serra, of South Park, Penn., a professional recording artist, will play her guitar and sing a selection of patriotic songs; following the performance, she will speak about her career and how she discovered the blinding effects of life in the spotlight; cost of lunch and program is $14. Reservations are required by July 3. Call 885-7353 or 248-3059. Free childcare provided.

Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament, Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing, Kingsmill Resort Plantation Course, Williamsburg; July 18, with 8:30 a.m. shotgun start; luncheon will follow tournament; register now at http://www.skiwas.org or 434-325-2007; $125 to enter, with sponsorships available.