nov 30

events

Drawing/Painting Model Session No instructor. 10 am -12:30 pm. $6. Beverley Street Galleries, 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 886-8636. www.bssschool.org

Sculpture Exhibit Opening
Works by Jamie Grimes in “The Show” Room, new art in “The Collection” Room. DJ Brian Boyd, food, dancing. 6 pm. KRONOS Art Gallery, 14 Byers Street on the wharf, Staunton. 213-1815. www.artisdangerous.com

Holiday Decorating Workshop at Viette Farm and Nursery. Learn to preserve/decorate with Christmas greens. Instructors Andre Viette, Jef Naunchik, Sam Harris. Tour Viettes’ home. 10 am. $40. Pre-registration required. 994 Long Meadow Rd., Fishersville. 575-5538. www.viette.com

P. Buckley Moss Barn Show Open House  Artist Pat Moss signs previously and newly purchased prints from 11-5. Museum tours, gift shop. 10-6. Continues Sat. & Sun. P. Buckly Moss Museum, Waynesboro. 800-343-8643. www.pbuckleymoss.com

music

Blue Like Jazz//Live Jason Hildebrand in a one-man multi-media production based on “Blue Like Jazz” by author Donald Miller. 7 pm. $5. Lehman Auditorium, EMU. 432-4362. www.emu.edu/events

Lena Risser, soprano Junior recital. 7:30 pm. Free. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. 432-4362. www.edu.edu/events

film

Friday Night at the Movies Featuring new releases. Movie TBA. Free popcorn and soda. 7 pm. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746

nov 29

events

Bipolar Disorder Support Group For persons and families affected by bipolar disorder. 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181

The Homecoming Opens Nov. 29-Dec. 16. 7:30 pm. $5-$10. Hamner Theater, Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999. www.thehamnertheater.com

Women’s Support Group Eating/body image issues. 7-8 pm. Free. 3269 Limestone Lane, Dayton. 879-9059

Writers Read Wayne Johnston, distinguished chair in creative writing at Hollins College reads from his works. 5:30 pm. $14, includes dinner. Reservations required. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. 432-4168

classes

Swing Beginner West Coast, 6:30 pm; Level II East Coast, 7:30 pm.  77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

Your Business: Plan It/Start It Workshop 6-8:30 pm. $25., BRCC Plecker Center, Weyers Cave. 568-3227. www.jmu.edu/sbdcenter

nov 28

events

Classic Books Discussion Group “Japanese Love Poems,” edited by Evan Bater. 2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

music

JMU String Chamber Ensemble II 6 & 8 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481 for venue/time changes

nov 27

events

Let’s Speak Spanish Hablemos Espaol Practice your Spanish skills. Adults and high school students. Registration required. 6:30 pm. Waynesboro Pubic Library. 942-6746

Rocktown Yarns Community Stitch Night Work on your fiber projects 6-7:30 pm. Free. 115 W. Water St., Hburg 437-0411. www.rocktownyarns.com

Survivors of Suicide Support Group 7:30 pm. Christ Lutheran Church, 2807 N. Augusta St., Staunton. 383-2902 or 290-COPE. www.griefvirginia.org

music

Christmas Portrait Waynesboro Choral Society. 7:30 pm. $3-6. Tickets available the door and at area businesses. Call for information. Waynesboro High School. 943-9452

JMU Chorus 8 pm. $2 at door. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481 for venue/time changes

JMU String Chamber Ensemble I 6 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481 for venue/time changes

Paintings and Piano Dr. Larry Taylor presents a piano recital based on famous paintings and Prof. Nan Covert discusses the artworks. 8 pm. Free. Carter Center, Bridgewater College. 828-5624

classes

ACI-Survivor Brown Bag Lunch Series For entrepreneurs, start-ups and very small firms. Identify problems and find solutions. Noon-1 pm. Free. JMU Small Business Development Center, 1598 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-3227 www.jmu.edu/sbdcenter

Ballroom International Rumba, 6:30 pm. Ballroom Sampler for college students, 7:30 pm. Intermediate Salsa, 8:30 pm.  77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

Intermediate Excel 9:30 am. No registration necessary. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

nov 26

events

Celebration of Holiday Lights Begins 40 lighted scenes created by individuals, organizations, businesses and churches. Thru Jan. 7. 5-11 pm. Free. Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 886-3040

Drawing/Painting Model Session No instructor. 7-9:30 pm. $6. Beverley Street Galleries, 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 886-8636. www.bssschool.org

Staunton Christmas Parade 7 pm. Rain/snow date Dec. 3. 332-3867. www.stauntondowntown.org 

music

Christmas Portrait Waynesboro Choral Society. 7:30 pm. $3-6. Tickets available at the door and at area businesses. Call for information. Waynesboro High School. 943-9452

classes

Argentine Tango Beginner to Level III. 6:30-8:45. 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

nov 25

events

Crock, Stock & Barrel Thru Nov. 25. 9-5. $6-$10. Frontier Culture Museum. Off I-81 and I-64 in Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov

Holiday Art Show & Sale Portion of proceeds benefit Rockingham Springs Arboretum. 12-5. Cabin at Massanutten Village. 289-3481

Holiday Open House Artisan Center of Virginia. 10-6 Mon.-Sat., 12:30-5:30 Sun. Willow Oak Plaza, 801 W. Broad St., Waynesboro. 946-3294. www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org

film

Becoming Jane Thru. Nov. 25. 2:30 pm. $6. Court Square Theatre, Hburg. 433-9189

nov 24

events

Crock, Stock & Barrel Thru Nov. 25. 9-5. $6-$10. Frontier Culture Museum. Off I-81 and I-64 in Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov

Holiday Art Show & Sale Portion of proceeds benefit Rockingham Springs Arboretum. 11-6. Continues Sun. Cabin at Massanutten Village. 289-3481 

Holiday Open House Artisan Center of Virginia. Thru Sun. 10-6 Mon.-Sat., 12:30-5:30 Sun. Willow Oak Plaza, 801 W. Broad St., Waynesboro. 946-3294. www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org

Rocktown Yarns Knitting Assistance Time Learn to knit, get help with projects. 10:30 am-12:30 pm. $7/hour. 115 W. Water St., Hburg 437-0411. www.rocktownyarns.com

dance

Ballroom 8-10:30 pm. Dayton Learning Center, Dayton. Kbeery_2000@yahoo.com. www.valleydancenews.net

film

Becoming Jane Thru Nov. 25. 8 pm. $6. Court Square Theatre, Hburg. 433-9189

nov 23

events

Crock, Stock & Barrel Thru Nov. 25. 9-5. $6-$10. Hours: 9-5 daily. Frontier Culture Museum. Off I-81 and I-64 in Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov

Drawing/Painting Model Session No instructor. 10 am -12:30 pm. $6. Beverley Street Galleries, 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 886-8636. www.bssschool.org

Green Valley Book Fair Opens Thru Dec. 9. 9-7 daily. I-81 exit 240, east on 682; follow signs. 800-385-0099. www.gvbookfair.com

A Handmade Season Opening Thru Dec. 31. Artisan Center of Virginia. Holiday Open House, today thru Sun. 10-6 Mon.-Sat., 12:30-5:30 Sun. Willow Oak Plaza, 801 W. Broad St., Waynesboro. 946-3294. www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org

film

Becoming Jane Thru Nov. 25. 8 pm. $6. Court Square Theatre, Hburg. 433-9189

nov 21

events

Book Clubs Brown Bag at Noon, Wednesday Night at 7 pm. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746

classes

Ballroom Intermediate waltz and foxtrot, 6:30 pm. Intro to salsa, 7:30 pm.  77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

nov 20

events

Epidurals and Ultrasound Presentation by Brynne Potter highlighting benefits and risks based on scientific studies. Birth Matters Educational Series. 6:30-9 pm. Free. Harrisonburg Baptist Church, 501 S. Main St. 830-4462. www.birthmattersva.org

Great Books Discussion Group reads Steven Cranes, “The Open Boat,” 7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

High Tea at South River Restaurant Bingo included. 3 pm. $15, reservations required. 23 Windigrove Dr., Waynesboro. 942-5567

Rocktown Yarns Community Stitch Night Work on your fiber projects 6-7:30 pm. Free. 115 W. Water St., Hburg 437-0411. www.rocktownyarns.com

WE CARE National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Support Group 6:30 pm. Central United Methodist Church, Staunton. 886-7181

classes

Ballroom International Rumba, 6:30 pm. Ballroom Sampler for college students, 7:30 pm. Intermediate Salsa, 8:30 pm.  77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

Introduction to Excel 9:30 am. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

nov 19

events

Drawing/Painting Model Session No instructor. 7-9:30 pm. $6. Beverley Street Galleries, 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 886-8636. www.bssschool.org

Virginia Byways, Panama Overlays: Tracings in a Traveled Landscape Artist talk by Geraldine Kiefer. 7:30 pm. Free. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-5486

music

JMU Faculty Recital Amadi Hummings, viola. 6 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481 for venue/time changes

JMU Trombone Choir 8 pm. Free. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481 for venue/time changes

classes

Argentine Tango Beginner to Level III. 6:30-8:45. 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

nov 18

events

Holiday Art Show & Sale Portion of proceeds benefit Rockingham Springs Arboretum. 12-5. Cabin at Massanutten Village. 289-3481

music

Carmina Burana Bridgewater College Oratorio Choir. 3 pm. Free. Carter Center, Bridgewater College. 828-5486

JMU Student Composers Concert 8 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481 for venue/time changes

Shenandoah Valley Youth Orchestra and Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir 7 pm. $10 suggested donation to benefit EMU music student scholarship fund. Lehman Auditorium, EMU. www.emu.edu/svcc

Women with Pens Monthly discussion of under-appreciated female writers. In Nov., Eudora Welty. 2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

film

Focus from US Foreign Film Series. Discussion following. 6:30 pm. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4408

nov 17

events

Historic House Tour Featuring 3 homes and a church preserved by Brethren and Mennonite families in the Mill Creek area of Rockingham County. 10-3. $15/advance, $20/at event. Call for ticket sale locations. 438-1275. www.vbmhc.org

Holiday Art Show & Sale Portion of proceeds benefit Rockingham Springs Arboretum. 11-6. Continues Sun. Cabin at Massanutten Village. 289-3481

Holiday Bizarre Bazaar Unique and hand made gifts, homemade goodies. Proceeds support local charities. 9-1. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 300 W. Frederick St., Staunton. 886-8172

Holiday Open House Carolers, clogging and ice sculpture demonstrations, carriage rides, holiday treats, $500 shopping spree give-away. 1-5 pm. Free. Downtown Staunton. 332-3867. www.stauntondowntown.org

Ken Farmer, Antiques Appraiser From popular PBS Antiques Roadshow. Behind-the-scenes stories from show and live appraisal of 25 items. 1:30 & 7. Tickets $25 each/$40 couple available thru www.wvpt.net/promo/ken_farmer.html. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 437-2444 or 437-2462 

Rocktown Yarns Knitting Assistance Time Learn to knit, get help with projects. 10:30 am-12:30 pm. $7/hour. 115 W. Water St., Hburg 437-0411. www.rocktownyarns.com

The Smells of Invasion: Chemical Ecology of Invasive Insects in Hawaii Dr. Matthew Siderhurst. 4 pm. Free. Rm 104, Suter Science Center, EMU. 432-4412

music

Carmina Burana Bridgewater College Oratorio Choir. 8 pm. Free. Carter Center, Bridgewater College. 828-5486

A Celebration of Christmas EMU Chamber Singers, Orchestra and University Chorale. 7 pm. Free. Donations for music student scholarship fund welcome. Lehman Auditorium, EMU. 432-4362. www.emu.edu/events

JMU Faculty Recital Dr. Abigail Pack, horn. 4 pm. Free. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481 for venue/time changes

film

Hairspray 9 pm. $2.50 Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4362. www.emu.edu/events

dance

Ballroom Beginner West Coast Swing lesson at 7 pm. Dance 8-10:30 pm. $5-$10. Dayton Learning Center, Dayton. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

Staunton Contra Dance Music by Jim Harringont & Friends. Caller Shawn Brenneman. 7:30 pm: workshop; 8 pm: dance. $3-$6. MBC students/children under 12 free. MBC Physical Education Center. 280-2330 or 280-2335

nov 16

events

Art for Gifts Opening Thru Dec. 29. Holiday boutique-in-the-galleries of unique artworks. 5-8 pm. Free. Staunton Augusta Art Center, 20 S. New St., Staunton. 885-2028. www.saartcenter.org

Drawing/Painting Model Session No instructor. 10-12:30. $6. Beverley Street Galleries, 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 886-8636. www.bssschool.org

Restoring a 17th Century Masterpiece Mark E. Wittl of Virginia Art Conservation and Restoration discusses restoration of an oil and metal work from the Madison Art Collection. 5-7 pm. Free. Ballroom A, JMU Festival Center. 568-6934

The Spirit of Augusta Opens Locally written musical drama by Mack Swift and Richard Adams presents a journey through Augusta County’s history. Thru Sun. 7:30 pm. Fri.-Sat. 3 pm Sun. $3-$5. BRCC Fine Arts Center, Weyers Cave. 453-2215

TELEBRATION! Take part in a night of storytelling happening around the world. Adults and children. Presented by Shenandoah Storytelling Guild and guest Denise Bennett. 7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

Wine Tasting Beaujolais Nouveau Release. 5:30-7 pm. Free. The Wine Cellar, 8 Byers St., Staunton. 213-WINE. winecellar@mail.com

 

film

Blades of Glory 8 pm. $5. Court Square Theatre, Hburg. 433-9189

Hairspray 10 pm. $2.50 Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4362. www.emu.edu/events

nov 15

events

Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181

Clue The Musical Opens Waynesboro Players. Thru Nov. 17. 8 pm.  $8-$15. Louis Spilman Auditorium, Waynesboro High School. 949-8842. www.waynesboroplayers.org

Gone with the Wig Participatory performance poetry with Cheryl Pallant and Kevyn Burn. Audience encouraged to wear wigs. 8 pm. $5. KRONOS Art Gallery, 14 Byers Street on the wharf, Staunton. 213-1815. www.artisdangerous.com

JMU College of Graduate and Outreach Programs Information Session Noon-1 pm. Free. Grace Street House, Hburg. 568-6131

Julius Caesar Opens JMU Experimental Theatre student production. Nov. 15-18. 8 pm Thur.-Fri., 2 & 8 pm. Sat.,  2 pm Sun. $3. Tickets available on Nov. 12, 4-7 pm and 2 hours before each show. Theatre II, South Main St., next to Kinkos, Hburg. www.jmu.edu/theatre/prod.htm

Reading About Art  Monthly discussion on books about art and artists. 12:30-1:30 pm. Beverley Street Galleries, 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 887-6121. www.bssschool.org

Search the Internet Learn tricks and use free e-mail services. No registration necessary. 6:30 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

Women’s Support Group Eating/body image issues. 7-8 pm. Free. 3269 Limestone Lane, Dayton. 879-9059

music

Donna Ellen, soprano 8 pm. $5-$12. Francis Auditorium, MBC. 887-7294

Steve Herberman, jazz guitarist JMU Guest artist. 8 pm. Rm 108, Music Building, JMU. 568-3481 for admission, venue/time changes

Taila Segal and Matt Stanley Acoustic music. 9:30 pm. Free. Common Grounds Coffeehouse, University Commons EMU. 432-4362. www.emu.edu/events

dance

Swing Beginner West Coast, 6:30 pm; Level II East Coast, 7:30 pm.  77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

lectures

Frontier and Virginia History Dr. Warren Hofstra. 7pm. Shenandoah Valley Folk Art & Heritage Center, Dayton. 879-2681. www.heritagecenter.com

Peace Psychology and its International Aspects Dr. Richard Wagner. 7:30 pm. Free. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-8000. www.bridgewater.edu/convos

nov 14

events

Afternoon Classics Book Discussion Group Nikolai Gogol’s, “Dead Souls.” 2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902

Camille Cooper: What Price Beauty? Multi-media presentation addresses how women are portrayed in Hollywood and the media. 7:30 pm. Free. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-8000. www.bridgewater.edu

The Vic Opening Nov. 14-18. 7:30 pm Wed.-Thur, 7 pm Sat., 2 pm Sun. $5-$10 MBC Theatre. 887-7189

music

JMU Flute Choir 8 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481 for venue/time changes

JMU Orff/Kodaly Ensemble 7 pm. Free. Rm 108, Music Building, JMU. 568-3481 for venue/time changes

dance

The Georgian State Dance Company Folk dances, swordplay, acrobatics with 80 dancers and musicians. 7:30 pm. $12-$24. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. 568-7000 or 877-201-7543

classes

Ballroom Intermediate waltz and foxtrot, 6:30 pm. Intro to salsa, 7:30 pm.  77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

Selling Without Fear Small Business Toolkit brown-bag lunch series Noon-1 pm. Free H-R Chamber members, $10 non-members. H-R Chamber of Commerece, 800 Country Club Rd., Hburg. 434-3862. www.jmu.edu/sbdcenter

lectures

Community Service Speaker Series Heather Ward discusses international service; Tamara Hinter, former Peace Corp volunteer, and Lael Adams discusses service in India. 1-1:50 pm. Free. MBC Miller Chapel, 110 North Market St., Staunton. 887-7009

International Marketing Dr. Irvine Clark. JMU Honors Brown Bag Talk Series. 12:20-1:10 pm. Free. Taylor 306, JMU. 568-6953. www.jmu.edu/honorsprog/

Mr. Madison on Diversity and Democracy Dr. Cheryl Talley. JMU Honors Symposium. 5-6:15 pm. Free. ISAT 159/CS Building, JMU. 568-6953. www.jmu.edu/honorsprog/

nov 13

events

JMU College of Graduate and Outreach Programs Information Session 5:30-6:30 pm. Free. Grace Street House, Hburg. 568-6131

Let’s Speak Spanish Hablemos Espaol Practice your Spanish skills. Adults and high school students. Registration required. 6:30 pm. Waynesboro Pubic Library. 942-6746

Present Matters Book Discussion  “The End of Oil” by Paul Roberts. 7 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084. www.stonesoupbooks.net

Rocktown Yarns Community Stitch Night Work on your fiber projects 6-7:30 pm. Free. 115 W. Water St., Hburg 437-0411. www.rocktownyarns.com

Survivors of Suicide Support Group 7:30 pm. Christ Lutheran Church, 2807 N. Augusta St., Staunton. 383-2902 or 290-COPE. www.griefvirginia.org

Women with Pens Monthly discussion of under-appreciated female writers. In Nov., Eudora Welty. 2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

music

EMU Wind Ensemble 7:30 pm. Free. Donations for music student scholarship fund welcome. Lehman Auditorium, EMU. 432-4362. www.emu.edu/events

JMU Guitar Ensemble 8 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481 for venue/time changes

Music at the Library Group TBA. Free pizza and soda. Noon. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746

classes

Ballroom International Rumba, 6:30 pm. Ballroom Sampler for college students, 7:30 pm. Intermediate Salsa, 8:30 pm.  77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

QuickBooks Quick Topics: Fixed Asset Manager Monthly brown-bag lunch series. Noon-1 pm. $10. PBGH, 558 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-3227. www.jmu.edu/sbdcenter

nov 12

events

Drawing/Painting Model Session No instructor. 7-9:30 pm. $6. Beverley Street Galleries, 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 886-8636. www.bssschool.org

Generation: School of Art and Art History Alumni Exhibition Opening Reception, 5-7 pm. Exhibit runs Nov. 12-20 & Nov. 26-Dec. 6. Sawhill Gallery Duke Hall, JMU. 568-6407

JMU Adult Degree Program Information Sessions Noon & 5:30 pm. Room 3165 Memorial Hall, JMU. 568-6824

MA in Counseling Open House Tour facilities, meet instructors and students, refreshments. 2-6 pm. Ground floor, Seminary building, EMU. 432-4243. counseling@emu.edu

Mennonites, Amish, and the American Civil War Presented by James O. Lehman and Steven M. Nolt. Shenandoah Valley Civil War Round Table. 7:30 pm. Free. Rockingham County Administration Center, N. Main and Gay streets, Hburg. JffMellott@aol.com

Nimrod Textures and Traces: the Venerable Tree and Smith Family Cemetary Series Exhibit Opening Photographs and drawings by Geraldine Kiefer. Artist reception 5-7 pm. Cleo Driver Miller Art Gallery, Alexander Mack Memorial Library, Bridgewater College. 828-5486

The Keyboard: a Key to Recover after Brain Injury Speech and cognitive therapy specialist Mary Beth Starkey demonstrates software used to retrain the brain following injury.  Hands-on audience participation. 7 pm. Free. Mary Switzer Bldg, Woodrow Wilson Rehab Center, Fishersville. 886-5420.

music

JMU Symphony Orchestra 8 pm. $2 at door. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481 for venue/time changes

classes

Argentine Tango Beginner to Level III. 6:30-8:45. 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

Info-Power/Search No More Learn how to use the electronic database Reference USA. 6:30 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

nov 11

events

Arts & Craft Bazaar Noon-5. Augusta Expoland, Fishersville. 337-2552

Chicks with Sticks last of 3 workshops to coincide with arrival of  the novel “Knitwise,” by Elizabeth Lenhard. Make knit and felt purses. Ages 12-19. 2 pm. Free. Pattern/materials included. Registration required. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

Exhibit Opening & Gallery Talk Brown glass works by Ryan Mellinger. 2:30-4 pm. Hartzler Library Gallery, EMU Library. www.emu.edu/vaca/gallery

Open Studio at Solace featuring marbled silk and leather by Barb Polin and sculptural jewelry by Judy Ligon. Part of VA Artisan Studio Tour. 10-5. Also Sun. 193 W. Spotswood Ave. Elkton. 298-5222. www.solaceinc.com

Shenandoah National Park Hike 8-mile hike to Blackrock Summit and Trayfoot Mountain with Wild Virginia. Bring hiking shoes, lunch, water and weather-appropriate clothing. For cancellation due to weather, meeting locations and more info contact 434-293-8039. ericg@ntelos.net

AMC Hospice of the Shenandoah Grand Opening Remarks 1:30; tours 2-4. Augusta Medical Center Campus. 332-4909

Virginia Artisans Studio Tour Demonstrations and sales of artwork by 38 professional artisans in 14 studios in 4 counties. 10-5. Free. For list of arts/studios and map visit www.artisancenterofvirginia.org. 946-3294

music

JMU Wind Symphony 3 pm. $2 at door. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481 for venue/time changes

film

Rocket Science 2:30 pm. $6. Court Square Theatre, Hburg. 433-9189

Spring, Summer Fall and WinterЙand Spring from Korea. Foreign Film Series. Discussion following. 6:30 pm. Free. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4408

nov 10

events

Alternative Christmas Fair National and local charities on site, including Habitat for Humanity and Heifer International. Babysitting and crafts for kids. Light lunch available beginning at 11:30. 10-2. Bridgewater Church of the Brethren, 420 College View Dr. 828-3711 

Arts & Craft Bazaar 9-5. Augusta Expoland, Fishersville. 337-2552

Open Studio at Solace featuring marbled silk and leather by Barb Polin and sculptural jewelry by Judy Ligon. Part of VA Artisan Studio Tour. 10-5. Also Sun. 193 W. Spotswood Ave. Elkton. 298-5222. www.solaceinc.com

Mad Hatter Tea Party Join the artists for hot teas and treats. See colorful felted wool hats and beautifully designed tea pots and cups. 11-5. Free. 234 W. Frederick St., Staunton. 887-2345. www.Gallery234.com

Rocket Launch Valley AeroSpace Team launches rockets ranging from several inches to more than eight feet tall. Noon-5 pm. Site off Mish Barn Road near Middlebrook. 885-3138. valleyaerospace.com

Rocktown Yarns Knitting Assistance Time Learn to knit, get help with projects. 10:30 am-12:30 pm. $7/hour. 115 W. Water St., Hburg 437-0411. www.rocktownyarns.com

Virginia Artisans Studio Tour Demonstrations and sales of artwork by 38 professional artisans in 14 studios in 4 counties. 10-5.  Also Sun. Free. For list of artists/studios and map visit www.artisancenterofvirginia.org. 946-3294

music

Music @ Kronos Wavley Groves. 8 pm, free. 14 Byers Street on the wharf, Staunton. 213-1815. www.artisdangerous.com

film

Clifford’s Really Big Movie 11 am. Free. Court Square Theatre, Hburg. 433-9189

Rocket Science A teenager tackles the mysteries of life, love and public speaking in this comedy. Thru Sun. 8 pm. $6. Court Square Theatre, Hburg. 433-9189

Sicko 10 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4362. www.edu.emu/events

dance

Dayton Contra Dance Music by Toad Mamas. Caller Paul Rosen. Workshop 7:15 pm. Dance 8 pm. $6. Dayton Learning Center. 234-8379

classes

Ballroom Basics Crash course for beginners. 2-3 pm. 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

lectures

They Also Serve: The Brethren-Mennonite Service Experience Crossroads lecture by Nancy Heisey, president, Mennonite World Conference. 4 pm. Donations accepted. Garbers Church of the Brethren, 1275 Garbers Church Rd., Hburg. 438-1275. www.vbmhc.org

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