classes
Argentine Tango Beginners 6:30; Level III 7:15; Level II 8:15 pm. $5-$10. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
Prenatal Yoga Begins at RMH Wellness Center. Mondays thru May 21. 5:30-6:30.Physicians consent required. $50-$64. Register at 800-433-4580.
lectures
The Relevance of Brethren Non-Violence Ambassador Andrew Young. 7:30 pm. Free. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-5438
events
Book Sale Bargain Bag Day. Fill a grocery bag for $4. Sponsored by Friends of MRL. 1-4pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475. www.mrlb.com
Chimney Rock Trail Hike Relatively easy hike for all ages. Guided by Lester Rook of Wildguyde Adventures. 8-1. $35, includes transportation and hiking guide. Registration deadline March 17. Waynesboro Parks & Rec. 942-6735
Open Kite Day Lessons, kite repairs with Two Guys Flying. 1-4 pm. Free. Coyner Springs Park, Waynesboro. 942-6735
Miss & Master Valley of Virginia 3 areas of competition. 8 age divisions for girls, ages 0-15+, 1 for boys ages 0-3 years. 2 pm. Entrance fee $10-$30. Admissioin: $1-$3. Elkton Community Center. Entry deadline March 28. 298-8730
Wildlife Center Open Houses See inner workings of wildlife hospital; meet animals. 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm. Free. Reservations required. Wildlife Center of Virginia, Waynesboro. 942-9453  
music
Sunday Recital Jolene Flory, soprano. 3 pm. $4-$5. Francis Auditorium, MBC. 887-7294
Shenandoah Valley Youth Orchestra Maria Lorcas, conductor. 7 pm. Donations appreciated to benefit EMU music student scholarship fund. Lehman Auditorium, EMU. 432-4225
film
The Russians are Coming! The Russians are Coming! Discussion following film. 6:30 pm. Free, Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4108
events
Bath Bluegrass Jamboree Featuring Locust Mountain Boys, High Ground, Wright Kids and 220 South. 6-9 pm. $7, under 12 free. Bath County High School, Hot Springs. 877-572-0721
Book Sale Sponsored by Friends of MRL. Thru Sun. Noon-4pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475. www.mrlb.com
Fitness Walk & Health Fair 10-4 pm walk registration; 11-1 health fair. Downtown Staunton. 887-7162
The Mighty Scourge: The Civil War in the Borderland Civil War Institute featuring speaker Paul Christopher Anderson, author of “Blood Image: Turner Ashby in the Civil War and the Southern Mind.†Bridgewater College. npicereno@bridgewater.edu or 828-5761
Reiki 2 Course, Staunton Reiki 1 pre-requisite. Two-day course. $495. 4 student limit. 435-9496. www.ahigherspirit.com
Skyline Literacy Tutor Training 14-hour volunteer training for teaching basic English literacy skills and ESL. No experience necessary. 9-4. (training continues on April 5). Pre-registration by March 27. Free. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 879-2933. www.skylineliteracy.org
music
Appalachian Music Festival Featuring folk musician Mike Seeger. Workshops with local and regional musicians, noon-6 pm; concert 8 pm. $10 workshops; $15 concert; $20 all events. BRCC Fine Arts Center, Weyers Cave. Reserved tickets available 453-2215 or 214-7022 or 941-3742
Paul Curreri Modern country blues and folk. 7:30 pm, doors open 6:30. In the Cabaret. $15, includes light fare. Hamner Theater, Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999. www.thehamnertheater.com
film
Juno 9 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4362. www.edu.emu/events
dance
Ballroom Beginner West Coast Swing lesson at 7:15 pm; dance 8-10:30. $5-$10. Dayton Learning Center, Dayton. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
Nimble Nightingale’s Ball English and American country dances, 1780s-1820s. Hosted by MBC Performing Dance Group and Staunton English Country Dancers. Formal or period attire. 7-11 pm. $15-$25. Physical Activities Center Dance Studio, MBC. 887-7162
events
Book Sale Sponsored by Friends of MRL. Thru Sun. Noon-5pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475. www.mrlb.com.
HerStory Conference  March 28-30. For women of faith. “Women Who Testify: Proclaiming the Gospel in Our Own Voice†is the theme. Workshops. Keynote speaker, Anna Carter Florence. Sponsored by Shenandoah Presbytery. For info and registration 255-8039 or www.shenpres.org
Poetry Reading and Book Signing Frank S. Walker, author of “Affrilachia.†4-6 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books and Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084
Wine Tasting 5:30-7 pm. Free. The Wine Cellar, 8 Byers St., Staunton. 213-WINE
film
Juno 10 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4362. www.edu.emu/events
Friday Night at the Movies Featuring new releases. Movie TBA. Big Read event. Free popcorn and soda. 7 pm. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
classes
Practical leadership: Using Your Style to Effectively Lead Terry Whitmore, leader. Organizational Leadership seminar series. 9 am-noon; 1-4 pm. $59. EMU University Commons. 432-4651. www.emu.edu/ctp/seminarseries/2008
Tribal Belly Dance Level 1 for beginners. Instructor is Joy of Fire in The Belly Dance Co. 7 pm. $12/class or $40/month. Shanti, 16 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 383-9144
events
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
Book Sale Sponsored by Friends of MRL. Thru Sun. Noon-6pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475. www.mrlb.com.
Father Knows Best Opens. Based on the television series, the town’s social life is suddenly centered on the Anderson household. Waynesboro Players. Thru Sat. 8 pm. $6-$10. Louis Spilman Auditorium, Waynesboro HS. 949-8842. www.waynesboroplayers.org
March Wine Dinner Stone Mountain Vineyards wine maker Chris Breiner, Gabriele Rausse, known as the Father of Viticulture in Virginia, team up with South River Restaurant owner Linda Roland. 7 pm. Reservations needed. South River Restaurant & Wine Shop, 23 Windigrove Dr., Waynesboro. 942-5567
Pizza Fundraiser To benefit MHA-A programs/services. 5-8 pm. Cici’s Pizza, 850 Statler Blvd., Staunton. 886-7181
Women’s Support Group  Eating/body image issues. 7-8 pm. Free. 3269 Limestone Lane, Dayton. 879-9059
music
EMU Community Orchestra Joan Griffing, conductor. 7:30 pm. Donations appreciated to benefit EMU music student scholarship fund. Lehman Auditorium, EMU. 432-4225
dance
Contemporary Dance Ensemble Showcases new work by JMU students, faculty and former Erick Hawkins protégé, choreographer Todd Rosenlieb. Thru Sat. 8 pm. $8-$10. Latimer-Shaeffer Theatre, JMU. 568-7000 or 877-201-7543
MBC Nimble Nightingale’s Ball Workshop 7-9 pm. Free. Physical Activities Center Dance Studio, MBC. 887-7295
classes
Strategic and Operational Planning  Path to Business Success Series. 6:15-9:15 pm. $40 per class; multi-class discount. JMU SBDC offices, Hburg. 568-3227. www.jmu.edu/sbdcenter
Swing/Hustle Beginning East Coast Swing 6:30; Level II West Coast Swing 7:30; Level III Hustle 8:30 pm. $5-$10. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
events
Afternoon Classics Book Discussion Group Reads Flaubert’s “Madame Bovary.†2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902
Brandon Wallace Painting Exhibit Opens. Thru April 5. Reception, March 31, 5-7 pm. Free. Sawhill Gallery, Duke Hall, JMU. 568-6407
Cup of Mockingbird Discussion of “To Kill a Mockingbird.†Sponsored by SPL. 6:30 pm. Free. Daily Grind, 32 S. New St., Staunton. 332-3902
Doubt Opens. Presented by The Playhouse. Thru March 30. Wed.-Sat. 8 pm, Sun. 3 pm. $10. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189
Louisville Opens. MBC Theatre. March 26-30. Wed.-Sat. 7:30 pm, Sun. 2 pm. $10. Fletcher Collins Theatre, Deming Hall, MBC. 887-7189
University Chapel  “Sustainability God’s Way: Earth Care, People Care†presented by Shane Clairborne of The Simple Way faith community. 10 am. Free. Lehman Auditorium, EMU
classes
Cha-Cha/Ballroom Beginning Cha-Cha 6:30; Level II Ballroom 7:30; $5-$10. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
lectures
Killing the Mockingbird: Historical and Contemporary Efforts to Ban Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbirdâ€â€‚Presented by Nick Patler. 7 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
Social Control vs. Social Change Dr. Dolores Flamiano. JMU Honors Brown Bag Lecture Series. 12:20-1:10 pm. Free. Taylor 404, JMU. 568-6953. www.jmu.edu/honorsprog/
Visions for the Future: Muslim Women in North Africa and France Dr. Doris Gray. JMU Honors Symposium. 5-6:15 pm. Free. ISAT 159/CS Building, JMU. 568-6953. www.jmu.edu/honorsprog/
events
19th Century Life Mini-Workshop Find out what life was like in the 1850s. 6:30-7 pm. Followed by Court Days Festival skit readings and rehearsals at 7. Free. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 432-8922
Romance Readers Circle Discussing “The Smoke Theif†by Shanna Abe. 7 pm. Free. Barnes & Noble, Hburg Crossing Shopping Center, Hburg. 432-3801
Search the Internet Learn tricks and use free e-mail services. 1:30-3:30. Free. No registration necessary. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
Survivors of Suicide Support Group 7:30 pm. Christ Lutheran Church, 2807 N. Augusta St., Staunton. 383-2902 or 290-COPE. www.griefvirginia.org
“The Onion†Speaks Members of this satirical weekly newspaper provide a humorous take on world events and discuss the conflict between “fake†and “real†news. 7:30 pm. Free. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-5438
dance
MBC Nimble Nightingale’s Ball Workshop 7-9 pm. Free. Physical Activities Center Dance Studio MBC. 887-7295
classes
Latin Dance Beginning Salsa 6:30; College Latin/Merengue 7:30; Advanced Samba 8:30 pm. $5-$10. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
lectures
Women in the Arts: Making a Living with Your Art Presented by professional artists, Marsha Heatwole, Kyle Leister, Marti Mocahbee and Barb Polin. Includes Q&A period. 12:30-2:30 pm. BRCC Fine Arts Center, Weyers Cave. 453-2368
events
Here Comes Peter Cottontail Games, decorate eggs, learn about foods prepared for Easter. Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
Photography in Book Arts and The Book in Photoraphy Juried exhibition opens. Thru April 25. Opening reception, 5-7 pm. New Image Gallery 131 Grace St. 568-7175
classes
Argentine Tango Beginners 6:30; Level III 7:15; Level II 8:15 pm. $5-$10. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
events
Easter Sunrise Service Pastor Jeff Kauffman of Weavers Mennonite Church. Bring lawn chair. Rain location Weavers Mennonite Church. 7 am. CrossRoads Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center, 1921 Heritage Center Way, off Garbers Church Rd., Hburg. 438-1275. www.vbmhc.org
Here Comes Peter Cottontail Games, decorate eggs, learn about foods prepared for Easter. Thru Mon. Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
music
The Seldom Scene An urban approach to bluegrass. 7:30 pm. $30. ASC Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. 851-1733. 877-MUCH-ADO. www.americanshakespearecenter.com
events
Easter Egg Hunt Harrisonburg Parks & Rec. Three age divisions for pre-k thru 5th grade. 10 am. Westover Park, Hburg
Egg Hunt Ages 7 and under. Bring a basket. 10 am. Ridgeview Park, Waynesboro. 942-6735
Eggstravaganza! Prizes, face painting, food. Egg hunts by age group: 4 and younger, 10:30 am; 5-7 years, 11 am; 8-12 years, 11:30 am. 10-12. Garden Center, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 332-3945
Here Comes Peter Cottontail Games, decorate eggs, learn about foods prepared for Easter. Thru Mon. Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
Meet the Author Meet Mark Kearney, author of “Twisted Obsession.†3 pm. Free. Barnes & Noble, Hburg Crossing Shopping Center, Hburg. 432-3801
V-Day Event Open mic/poetry slam and performance of “The Vagina Monologues.†7 pm. $3-$5. Francis Auditorium, MBC. 887-7009
events
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
Bunny Hop Crafts, stories, live bunnies to pet and learn about. 6:30 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
Here Comes Peter Cottontail Games, decorate eggs, learn about foods prepared for Easter. Thru Mon. Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
Outrageous Eggs Egg decorating for ages 6-8. 3:30-4:30. $4 includes 6 eggs. Register by March 17. Waynesboro Parks & Rec. 942-6735
Raising the Bar Conference  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. 8:30-4. Free. Festival Conference and Student Center, JMU. Info and registration, http://chp.cisat.jmu.edu/rtb/index.htm
Reading About Art Monthly discussion of books about art. Bring lunch; beverages/dessert provided. 12:30-1:30. Free. Beverley St. Studio School Gallery, 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. Info, 887-6121
V-Day Event Baldwin Charm concert and performance of “The Vagina Monologues.†7 pm. $3-$5. Francis Auditorium, MBC. 887-7009
Women’s Support Group  Eating/body image issues. 7-8 pm. Free. 3269 Limestone Lane, Dayton. 879-9059
classes
Managing Your Money  Path to Business Success Series. 6:15-9:15 pm. $40 per class; multi-class discount. JMU SBDC offices, Hburg. 568-3227. www.jmu.edu/sbdcenter
Swing/Hustle Beginning East Coast Swing 6:30; Level II West Coast Swing 7:30; Level III Hustle 8:30 pm. $5-$10. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
lectures
Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee Charles Shields, author of the biography of Harper Lee, speaks about writing the book, his relationship with Lee, and writing biographies. Part of The Big Read. 1 pm. BRCC Plecker Workforce Center Auditorium, Weyers Cave. 453-2215
events
Am I Black Enough Yet Opens. A touching, thoughtful and hysterically funny tour of the state of “blackness†in America by Clinton Johnston. Champagne reception follows tonight’s show. March 19-22. 7:30 pm. $10. Hamner Theater, Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999
Barnes & Noble Book Event Featuring scenes from The Playhouse’s production of “Doubt.†7 pm. Free. Hburg Crossing Shopping Center, Hburg. 432-3801
Mockingbird @ Nelson Street Teens discuss “The Legend of Buddy Bush†and “The Return of Buddy Bush†by Shelia Moses. 6 pm. Free. Sponsored by Staunton Recreation & Parks and SPL. Nelson Street Teen Center, Staunton. 332-3902
Wednesday Book Clubs  Brown Bag Book Club, Noon. Wednesday Night Book Club, 7 pm. Both discussing “To Kill a Mockingbird†by Harper Lee as part of The Big Read. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
dance
MBC Nimble Nightingale’s Ball Workshop 7-9 pm. Free. Physical Activities Center Dance Studio, MBC. 887-7295
classes
Cha-Cha/Ballroom Beginning Cha-Cha 6:30; Level II Ballroom 7:30; $5-$10. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
QuickBooks for Non-Profits Streamline donation processing and fundraising; reporting. 10-4. $149. PBGH, 558 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-3227. www.jmu.edu/sbdcenter
lectures
Contemporary Art Quilts Speaker Jill Jensen. 11-Noon. Free. BRCC Fine Arts Center, Weyers Cave. 453-2225
Senior Honors Projects Panel Presentation Carolyn Bradshaw, Alex Byland, Jaime Campbell, Elliot Formal and Callyn Lepiney. JMU Honors Brown Bag Lecture Series. 12:20-1:10 pm. Free. Taylor 404, JMU. 568-6953. www.jmu.edu/honorsprog/
Stealth Totalitarianism: Questioning the Academic Bill of Rights Dr. Bill Scheuerman. JMU Honors Symposium. 5-6:15 pm. Free. ISAT 159/CS Building, JMU. 568-6953. www.jmu.edu/honorsprog/
events
Cup of Mockingbird Discussion of “To Kill a Mockingbird.†Sponsored by SPL. 3 pm. Free. Blue Mountain Coffees, 12B Byers St., Staunton. 332-3902
Great Books Discussion Group reads discussion guide for “The Prince†by Niccolo Machiavelli. 7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
Healthy Cooking & Lunch with Linda Noon-1. $20. South River Restaurant & Wine Shop, 23 Windigrove Dr., Waynesboro. 942-5567
Telling Our Stories Roundtable discussion on civil rights. In conjunction with The Big Read. 7 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books and Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084
WE CARE National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Support Group 6:30 pm. Central United Methodist Church, Staunton. 886-7181
music
Dublin’s Traditional Irish Cabaret Traditional Irish dance, ballads and tunes with laughter conjured up by Noel V. Ginnity, Ireland’s funniest man. 7:30 pm. $11-$22. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. 568-7000 or 877-201-7543
Music for Holy Week Asbury UMC Musicians and Friends. 12:05 pm. Free. Asbury United Methodist Church, 205 S. Main, Hburg. 434-2836
classes
Introduction to Computers and the Internet Hands-on class for beginners. 1:30-3:30. Free. No registration necessary. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
Latin/Waltz Beginning Salsa 6:30; College Latin/Merengue 7:30; Advanced Waltz 8:30 pm. $5-$10. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
lectures
Firestone Lecture in Contemporary Art Janine Antoni. 7 pm. Free. MBC Francis Auditorium. 887-7196
Transhumanism and Transcendence: Remaking Ourselves, Technologically and Spiritually Dr. Ron Cole-Turner. 8:15 pm. Free. Miller Chapel, MBC. 887-7009
American Experience in Vietnam J. Holley Watts and Linda Maini, who served with the American Red Cross as “Donut Dollies†in Vietnam. 11:15-12:30. Free. Rm. E100, BRCC, Weyers Cave. 453-2324
events
JMU Student Art Exhibition Thru March 28. Reception March 24, 5-7 pm. artworks, 131 Grace St., Hburg. 568-6216
Lil’ Leprechauns Crafts, cookie decorating for ages 2-5. 3:30-4:30. $4. Register by March 12. Waynesboro Parks & Rec. 942-6735
Mystery Book Club  Discussing “A Deeper Sleep†by Dana Stabenow. 6:30 pm. Free. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. Contact coordinator for info, 433-7518
Plants, Places and Cuisine of Ireland Presented by Dr. Norlyn Bodkin. Dinner included. 6:30-9 pm. $15. Frances Placker Education Center, Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, JMU. For reservations, 568-3194 
classes
Argentine Tango Beginners 6:30; Level III 7:15; Level II 8:15 pm. $5-$10. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
events
Spring Art & Craft Show 9-5. Admission for a can of food for Blue Ridge Area Food Bank or donation to Expo remodeling fund. Augusta Expoland, Fishersville. 337-2552
Spring Book Sale  Friends of SPL. 9:30 am-8:30 pm. Today fill a bag for $3/free for students, teachers, nonprofits. Staunton Public Library. 339-3902
Wildlife Center Open Houses See inner workings of wildlife hospital; meet animals. 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm. Free. Reservations required. Wildlife Center of Virginia, Waynesboro. 942-9453
music
Adrienne Wager, harp 3 pm. $4-$5. Francis Auditorium, MBC. 887-7294
Sons of the Day 4 pm. $5. Parkview Mennonite Church, 1600 College Ave., Hburg. www.sonsoftheday.com
film
Turtles Can Fly from Iraq/Iran. Discussion following film. 6:30 pm. Free, Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4408
events
Green Teen Day 5 Nelson St. Teen Center’s Anniversary Bash. Noon-6 pm. www.generationnow.info
Reiki 1 Course, Hburg Learn to clear, balance, energize and attract positive energy into life. One-day course. $240. 4 student limit. 435-9496. www.ahigherspirit.com
Relay for Life Noon-midnight. Physical Activities Center, MBC. www.events.cancer.org/rflmbc
Spring Art & Craft Show 9-5. Admission for a can of food for Blue Ridge Area Food Bank or donation to Expo remodeling fund. Augusta Expoland, Fishersville. 337-2552
Spring Book Sale Thru Sun. Friends of SPL. 9:30 am-8:30 pm. Today fill a bag for $3. Staunton Public Library. 339-3902
Shamrocks and Leprechauns St. Patrick’s Day Children’s Parade. Costume, bike-trike-wagon decoration contest, face painting, crafts. Dance performance by Shenandoah Irish Dance Arts. To benefit the Wayne Theatre Alliance. Noon. $1 entrance fee. Willow Oak Plaza, Waynesboro. 943-9999
Taste of the World Foods from local ethnic restaurants, music by UVA Klezmer Band, 6 pm. Concert featuring Trent Wagler and the Steel Wheels, Rodney Cordner, and Austin Shifflett, 7:30 pm. $60 dinner and concert; $20 concert only. Proceeds benefit NewBridges Immigrant Resource Center. Park View Mennonite Church, Hburg. 438-8295. www.newbridgesirc.org
music
Drumming for Fun and Relaxation No experience required. Drums and percussion toys provided. 2-5 pm. $30. Broad Street Mennonite Church, Hburg. 801-0401. www.rhythmplayground.com
Cello Recital Edward Grant. 7:30 pm. Free. Martin Chapel, Seminary Building, EMU. 432-4225
Suzuki Violin Festival 8:30-5. Lehman Auditorium, Recital Hall, Martin Chapel, EMU. 432-4277.
Traditional Irish Music 1-4 pm. Irish Farm, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
film
I am Legend 9 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4362. www.edu.emu/events
dance
Ballroom Beginner Polka lesson at 7:15 pm; dance 8-10:30. $5-$10. Dayton Learning Center, Dayton. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
Belly Dance Workshop  Tribal fusion style offered by Fire In The Belly. Open to all skill levels. 12-2 pm. $20. Dancing with Karen Studio, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 383-9144
Wild Irish Contra Staunton Contra Dance. Caller Brad Sayler; music by The Toad Mamas. Beginners workshop at 7:30 pm; dance at 8. $3-$6; children/MBC students free. MBC Physical Activities Center, Staunton. 280-2330
events
Elkton Centennial Celebration Ribbon cutting at Elkton Jubilee Headquarters, flag raising, music, refreshements. 5 pm. Downtown, Elkton. 298-8514
Spring Book Sale Thru Sun. Friends of SPL. 9:30 am-8:30 pm. Staunton Public Library. 339-3902
Wine Tasting 5:30-7 pm. Free. The Wine Cellar, 8 Byers St., Staunton. 213-WINE
Zink the Zebra Opens. Thomas Harrison Middle School Theatre and Choral Departments. Thru Sun. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 pm, Sun. 3 pm. $2.50-$3.50, .50 more at door. Thomas Harrison Middle School, Hburg. Reservations and info, 434-1949
music
Liz Carroll & John Doyle New traditionalist Irish. 8 pm. $15-$17; $3 more at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
Trent Wagler Old-time bluegrass with Rodney Cordner from Ireland. 9 pm. Free. Common Grounds Coffeehouse, EMU University Commons. 432-4362
film
I am Legend 10 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4362. www.edu.emu/events
classes
Family Night Dance Lesson Dance and dinner. 6-7:30 pm. $25 per family (up to 5 people). Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
Marketing on a Shoestring for Small Business Business Smarts Series. 7:30-8:30 am. $12 H-R Chamber members, $15 non-members, breakfast included. Holiday Inn, H’burg. 568-3227. www.jmu.edu/sbdcenterlectures
Tribal Belly Dance Level 1 for beginners. Instructor is Joy of Fire in The Belly Dance Co. 7 pm. $12/class or $40/month. Shanti, 16 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 383-9144
events
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
C.S. Lewis Society Discussing “The Magician’s Nephew.†7:30 pm. Free. All welcome. Barnes & Noble, Hburg Crossing Shopping Center, Hburg. 432-3801
Cup of Mockingbird Discussion of “To Kill a Mockingbird.†Sponsored by SPL. 3 pm. Free. Tea Bazaar, 219 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 332-3902
Fiddler on the Roof  Opens. March 13-16. Thur.-Sat. 7:30 pm, Sun. 2:30 pm. $5-$10. John Lewis Auditorium, R.E. Lee HS, Staunton. 220-1449
Spirit of Augusta Opens. Musical drama depicting the history of Augusta County by local artists Richard Adams and Mack Swift. March 13-15. 7:30 pm. $5-$10. BRCC Fine Arts Center, Weyers Cave. 453-2215
Spring Book Sale Thru Sun. Friends of SPL. 9:30 am-8:30 pm. Staunton Public Library. 339-3902
Women’s Support Group  Eating/body image issues. 7-8 pm. Free. 3269 Limestone Lane, Dayton. 879-9059
music
Jerry Holsopple Original music on guitar and bouzouki. 9 pm. Free. Common Grounds Coffeehouse, EMU University Commons. 432-4362
Women in Blues and Jazz The music of women blues and jazz artists in the 1920s-50s. Featuring Barbara Martin and Liz Barnes. 2-3:15 pm. Free. BRCC Fine Arts Center, Weyers Cave. 453-2368
film
To Kill a Mockingbird 2 pm (description provided for visually impaired); 7 pm. Free. Sponsored by SPL and Talking Book Center. Dixie Theater, Staunton. 332-3902
dance
MBC Nimble Nightingale’s Ball Workshop 7-9 pm. Free. Physical Activities Center Dance Studio, MBC. 887-7295
classes
Legal, Insurance & Human Resource Issues  Path to Business Success Series. 6:15-9:15 pm. $40 per class; multi-class discount. JMU SBDC offices, Hburg. 568-3227. www.jmu.edu/sbdcenter
Swing/Hustle Beginning East Coast Swing 6:30; Level II West Coast Swing 7:30; Level III Hustle 8:30 pm. $5-$10. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
lectures
Business Ethics Donna Price Walker of PPG Industries. 7:30 pm. Free. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-5438
American Experience in Vietnam Col. Thomas Harkins, who served in the Marines for 30 years. 11:15-12:30. Free. Rm. E100, BRCC, Weyers Cave. 453-2324
JMU Art and Art History Faculty Lecture Prof. Sukjin Choi discusses her work in ceramics. 7 pm. Free. Rm. 240, Duke Hall, JMU. 568-3621
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Round Table Program on Gen. J.R. Jones, presented by Dale Harter, Bridgewater College archivist. 7:30 pm. Rockingham County Administration Center. 271-3581
The Conestoga Wagon and Early Transportation in the Valley Speaker Rod Graves, Luray Caverns. 7 pm. Free. Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society, Heritage Center, Dayton. 879-2616
events
Afternoon Classics Book Discussion Group Reads Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard.†2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902
Daniel Robinson Photography Exhibit Opens. Thru March 22. Reception March 15, 4-6 pm. Free. Sawhill Gallery, Duke Hall, JMU. 568-6407
Inhalant Abuse Prevention Awareness Institute 8:30-3:30. $65. Stonewall Jackson Hotel, Staunton. 800-433-4580. www.rmhonline.com
Mockingbird @ Nelson Street Teens discuss “To Kill a Mockingbird.†6 pm. Free. Sponsored by Staunton Recreation & Parks and SPL. Nelson Street Teen Center, Staunton. 332-3902
Spring Book Sale Members’ preview day (memberships available). Thru Sun. Friends of SPL. 6 pm. Staunton Public Library. 339-3902
Cha-Cha/Ballroom Beginning Cha-Cha 6:30; Level II Ballroom 7:30; $5-$10. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
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