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March 2010


Trit-Trot to Handley Library
March 2   11 am    Handley Library 


Trit-Trot to Handley Library is for parents and babies to hear stories. Start your infant early—from birth to 15 months are welcome. Contact Jennifer Sutter, 662-9041 x16, for more information.


DAV9 & DAVA9
March 3   7:30 pm    New 116th Armory, Winchester, VA

Disabled Veterans and families meeting. Contact Zeta Bazzano 540-888-3354


Pajama Storytime
March 3   6:30 pm    Handley Library


Can’t make it to storytime with your children during the day? Put on your PJs and join us for some bedtime stories on the first Wednesdays of February through April at 6:30 p.m. at Handley Library.
Contact Jennifer Sutter, 662-9041 x16, for more information.


Millbrook Pioneer Athletic Association Cash Party
March 6    5 pm     Greenwood Fire & Rescue Banquet Hall

Doors open - 5:00 Dinner - 6:00 Cash party, Top prize $1,000.00,
Benefits M.P.A.A. Scholarship Fund, $30.00 per ticket
Contact Wilma Orndoff 540-539-2109


Snuggle Up with Peter Rabbit
March 6   11 am    Bowman Library

Hear stories read by our own Miss Beatrix Potter. Visit Mr. McGregor’s garden. Find out about other rabbits and learn more through activities about habits of rabbits. Visit Mrs. Tiggy Winkles’s laundry. Intended for infant to early elementary school age.
For more information, contact: Donna Hughes, 869-9000 x 215 or Jennifer Sutter, 662-9041 x 21


Paws for Reading
March 6   1 - 2:15 pm    Bowman Library


Children, come to Bowman Library and read your favorite story to a willing listener - a specially trained dog! Our dogs love to listen to stories, which have a great appeal for beginning readers and those who are struggling to read. Dogs are happy to hear a good book.
The reading times are in 15 minute increments 1:00 – 2:15 pm.
Register in person or by calling 869-9000 ext. 215.


Beginning MS Word
March 6 1 - 2:15 pm Bowman Library


The library is offering free computer workshops. Check the Handley Regional Library website events calendar for changes - www.hrl.lib.state.us. Classes are free and open to the public, but limited to six participants. Get your reservations early by calling the library
869-9000 ext. 203


Red Cross Baby Sitting Class
March 6   9 am     Woodstock Red Cross


The Shenandoah County chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a babysitting class for ages 11-15. The cost is $40. Registration and further information is available by calling 459-2913.


Bridal Show
March 7   1 - 4 p m     George Washington Hotel


Information: www.vabridemagazine.com.


German Shepherd Adoption Day
March 7    Noon - 3 p m     PETCO,  135 Crooked Run Plaza,  Front Royal


Virginia German Shepherd Rescue, Inc. is having an Adoption Day. Come and meet the really great German Shepherd Dogs that would just love to adopt you and join your family. You can visit the website at shepherdrescue.org to see a listing of dogs available for adoption and learn more about rescue.


Trit-Trot to Handley Library
March 9   11 am    Handley Library

Trit-Trot to Handley Library is for parents and babies to hear stories. Start your infant early—from birth to 15 months are welcome. Contact Jennifer Sutter, 662-9041 x16, for more information.


Business After Hours
March 9    5:30 - 7 pm


Every month, the Regional Chamber holds an after-hours networking event designed for members to meet and build relationships with business people from small, mid-size and large companies and organizations representing a variety of industries. Regional Chamber Members host this event at their businesses to encourage networking in an informal atmosphere complemented by food and beverage. Contact the Chamber to host one of these great events!
Rich Weller 662-4118


Republican Women's Club Meeting
March 10    11:30 am    Holiday Inn on Rt. 522 S near Costco


The Winchester-Frederick-Clarke Republican Women's Club will hold their monthly luncheon meeting. The speaker will be Dr. Mark Berg, who will discuss Health Care Reform. Cost for lunch is $10, and guests are welcome. Please RSVP by March 5, to Deb LeFew, 540-722-6711 or deb.lefew@comcast.net.


Homewood at the Shenandoah Valley Informational Luncheon
March 11    11 am      Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Strasburg, VA


Presentation to learn more about Homewood at the Shenandoah Valley, a continuing care retirement community. Lunch will follow presentation.
RSVP to Jan or Faye at 465-5500 or 866-781-7333.


A Crazy Affair, Remembering Patsy Cline
March 12    7 pm    Best Western Lee-Jackson Conference Center


Celebrating Patsy Cline, Inc. will be hosting A Crazy Affair, Remembering Patsy Cline. The event features entertainment by the popular band, Souled Out. Tributes for Patsy will be shared throughout the night. Tickets are $20.00 per person. A reception menu with cash bar will be available. Tickets are available at the Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center. Proceeds from the event go toward projects to preserve the memory of Patsy Cline.
www.VisitWinchesterVA.com


Blue Ridge Hospice Grand Opening
March 12  10 a m    1694- A Berryville Pike, Winchester

BRH will be opening its sixth Thrift Shop.
Lisa Wilt 536-5210


Meet the Author
March 13   1 pm    Handley Library

Meet author Erica S. Perl at Handley Library. Book signing follows. Erica Perl’s picture books are Chicken Butt, Ninety-three in My Family, and Chicken Bedtime Is Really Early. Her latest book, Vintage Veronica, is for young adult readers and comes out in March.
For more information, contact: Donna Hughes, 540-869-9000 x 215 or Jennifer Sutter, 540-662-9041 x 21


Trit-Trot to Handley Library
March 16   11 am    Handley Library


ITrit-Trot to Handley Library is for parents and babies to hear stories. Start your infant early - from birth to 15 months are welcome.
Contact Jennifer Sutter, 662-9041 x16, for more information.


Business and Breakfast
March 16   7:30 am - 9 am   Toll Brothers


Meet for breakfast with other Regional Chamber members to exchange business cards and make valuable contacts at our Business and Breakfast. Regional Chamber Members host this event at their businesses to encourage networking in an informal atmosphere complemented by food and beverage. Contact the Chamber to host one of these great events!
Rich Weller (540) 662-4118


Middletown's First Annual Chili Cook Off
March 20    11 am - 3 pm    Middletown Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co. parking lot, 7855 Main St.


Registration/Entry fee: $10 individuals, $15 groups prior to March 20th. $15 individuals, $20 groups on March 20th. A community fundraiser. Proceeds go towards the purchase of safe, new playground equipment for the Middletown Park.
www.middletownfire.com/chili  


Paws for Reading
March 20    1 pm - 2:15 pm    Bowman Library

Children, come to Bowman Library and read your favorite story to a willing listener - a specially trained dog! Our dogs love to listen to stories, which have a great appeal for beginning readers and those who are struggling as they learn to read. Dogs are happy to hear a good book. The reading times are in 15 minute increments 1:00 – 2:15 pm
Register in person or by calling 869-9000 ext. 215.


Country Dinner and Gospel Concert 
March 20    4 - 6 pm      Refuge United Methodist Church, 717 Refuge Church Rd., Stephens City


Celebrating Patsy Cline, Inc. will be hosting A Crazy Affair, Remembering Patsy Cline. The event features entertainment by the popular band, Souled Out. Tributes for Patsy will be shared throughout the night. Tickets are $20.00 per person. A reception menu with cash bar will be available. Tickets are available at the Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center. Proceeds from the event go toward projects to preserve the memory of Patsy Cline.
www.VisitWinchesterVA.com


BSA Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner
March 25   6:30 – 8:30 pm    Millwood Station, Costello Drive, Winchester, VA

Dinner pays recognition to outstanding local citizen who has made significant contributions to our local scouting program. It also serves as a fund raiser to provide operating funds for the Shenandoah Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. For information on tickets please contact the Scout Office 540-662-2551 or email sacbsa@sac-bsa.org


Fly Casting and Rigging Tackle Class
March 27    10 am. to noon


Harry Murray will teach you how to cast a fly rod on our casting lawn. He will show you how to select the proper tackle for the type fishing you plan to do and how to rig the rod, line, backing and leader and also how to care for your tackle. Cost $25 per person. To register or for more information call 540-984-4212 or visit www.murraysflyshop.com


Parks, Rec Cake Decorating Class
March 27      10 am      Edinburg School

IThe Shenandoah County Parks, Recreation Department will hold a cake decorating contest. Contest rules and entry forms are available at the department.
Registration, due March 9, or further information is available by calling 984-3030.