sep 30

events

Friends of the Library Book Sale Bargain Sunday Fill a grocery bag for $4. Buy books, CDs, books on tape, videos and more. 1-3 pm. Massanutten Regional Library Main Branch, S. Main St., Hburg. 434-4475. www.mrlb.com

JMU Family Weekend
Traffic and dining alert

Presentation of Percheron Horses Harry Baldwin presents his horses.  3 pm. Free. Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm, Blueridge Parkway milepost 5.8, near Waynesboro. 943-4716

Wildlife Center of Virginia Open House 12:30, 2, & 3:30 pm. Free. Reservations required. 942-9453. wwwwildlifecenter.org

music

Fortune Williams Music Festival 1 pm: Robin & Linda Wiliams. 2:30 pm: Billy Joe Shaver. 4 pm: Michael Martin Murphey. Guitar raffle drawing at 4. $45 reserved, $35 general admission. Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton. 332-7850. www.fortunewilliamsmusicfestival.org

Mountain Messengers with Keith Fitzgerald
Performing bluegrass/gospel. 2-4 pm. Free. Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm, Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 5.8, near Waynesboro. 943-4716

film

Molire A tale of deceit, disguise, theater, danger and passion. Subtitles. 2:30 pm. $6 at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

 

sep 29

events

2007 NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Open to all Harrisonburg City children ages 8-15. Top qualifiers compete at a chance to attend Washington Redskins Team Competition. 11 am. Free. Purcell Park Football Field, Hburg. 433-2474. erikd@ci.harrisonburg.va.us

Book Sale 10 am-5pm. Carrier Library, JMU. www.lib.jum.edu

Bulb Sale A wide assortment of spring-blooming tulips, daffodils and other bulbs. 9 am-2pm. Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Pavilion, JMU. 568-3194

Friends of the Library Book Sale Buy books, DVDs CDs, books on tape, videos and more. Noon-4 pm. Massanutten Regional Library Main Branch, S. Main St., Hburg. 434-4475. www.mrlb.com

JMU Family Weekend Traffic and dining alert.

Harvest Day at Crossroads Old-time games and crafts, hayrides, Civil War era stories, music, homemade food and more. 10 am-3pm. $8 per car load. 438-1275. www.vbmhc.org

Harrisonburg International Festival  Celebration of the cultures that make up the community. Food, music, dance, artists, vendors, storytellers and a traditional dress fashion show. Noon-6 pm. Free. Hillandale Park, Hburg. www.harrisonburg-international-festival.org

Hazardous Waste Collection for Hburg/Rockingham County For city/county residents only. No businesses. Latex paint NOT accepted. All items must have labels. See Web site for a list of accepted items. 8-noon. Rockingham County Fairgrounds. 564-3008 or 434-5928. www.rockinghamcountyva.gov

BRCC Open House See the new Humanities and Fine Arts Center. Performances by guitarist Royce Campbell, magician Wes Iseli; pottery, art and drama demonstrations by BRCC faculty and students. Weyers Cave. 453-2380. www.brcc.edu/fac

Renaissance of Downtown Walking Tour 10 am. Arrive 15 minutes early. Registration at Hardesty Higgins House, 212 S. Main St., Hburg. 432-8935

music

Tim Burdick Christian Band A blend of gospel and contemporary Christian. 8:30 pm. Free. Common Grounds Coffee House, EMU. 432-4133

Fortune Williams Music Festival Main Stage: Noon, Bill Wellington & Friends; 2 pm, Adrienne Young; 4 pm, Robin & Linda Williams; 6:30 pm, Jimmy Fortune; 9 pm, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives. Farm stages, 3 & 5:30 pm: Blue Ridge Irish Music School; Harrington, Thomas & Adams; Lynne Mackey & The Legacy Trio; Bill Wellington & Friends. Huss & Dalton guitar raffle. $45 reserved, $35 general admission. Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton. 332-7850. www.fortunewilliamsmusicfestival.org

film

Molire A tale of deceit, disguise, theater, danger and passion. Subtitles. Continues through Sunday. 8 pm. $6 at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

Ocean’s Thirteen 10 pm. $2.50 general admission. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4133

dance

Ballroom Dance Presented by Dancing with Karen. Ballroom, Latin, swing, Argentine Tango. Casual, smoke and alcohol free. Singles welcome. 8-10:30 pm. $10 general, $8 USA Dance members and seniors, $5 students. Dayton Learning Center, 290 Mill St., Dayton. 432-1003. Karen@DancingwithKaren.com

sep 28

events

Friday Night at the Movies  Featuring new releases and popcorn and soda. 7 pm. Waynesboro Public Library, 600 Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. 942-6746

Friends of the Library Book Sale Buy books, DVDs, CDs, books on tape, videos and more. Noon-6 pm. Massanutten Regional Library Main Branch, S. Main St., Hburg. 434-4475. www.mrlb.com

JMU Family Weekend

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

music

Fortune Williams Music Festival 6 pm: Artist reception. 7:15 pm: Concert featuring Jimmy Fortune, Robin & Linda Williams, Billy Yates and Cowboy Jack Clements. Huss & Dalton guitar raffle. $35 reserved tickets only. Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton.  Continues all weekend. 332-7850. www.fortunewilliamsmusicfestival.org

Smokey Joe’s Cafe Classic pop music transformed into musical theater with timeless songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller including “On Broadway,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “I’m A Woman.” 8 pm. $12-$25. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. 568-7000 or 877-201-7543.

film

Molire A tale of deceit, disguise, theater, danger and passion. Subtitles. 8 pm. $6 at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

Ocean’s Thirteen 9 pm. $2.50 general admission. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4133

dance

Argentine Tango & Latin Night Dance to Argentine Tango, rumba, salsa, cha cha, merengue and samba. Casual. Singles welcome. 7:30-10 pm. $10, $8 USA Dance members & seniors, $5 students. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. Karen@DancingwithKaren.com

classes

ACI-Survivor Workshop  For entrepreneurs, start-ups, and very small firms. Noon-1 pm. Free. JMU Small Business Development Center, 1598 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-3227. www.jmu.edu/sbdcenter

lectures

Suter Science Seminar Disaster Impacts on African Agricultural Systems by Dr. Laura Powers, agriculture and food security advisor, office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance, US Agency for International Development. 4 pm. Free. Suter Science Center Auditorium. 432-4412

sep 27

events

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

Book Launch Party  Reading and book signing of “Contents Under Pressure” by author Lorraiane Rees. Food and drinks available. Sponsored by Kronos Art Gallery and L’Italia Restaurant. 6:30 pm. L’Italia Resaturant, 23 E. Beverly St., Staunton. 885-5553

Friends of the Library Book Sale Buy books, DVDs, CDs, books on tape, videos and more. Noon-6 pm. Massanutten Regional Library Main Branch, S. Main St., Hburg. 434-4475. www.mrlb.com

Presenting China A fascinating glimpse of China by staff member Marta Grove who taught English in Beijing. 7 pm. Waynesboro Public Library, 600 Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. 942-6746

Seminary Spiritual Life Week Speaker Jane Hoober Peifer, pastor, Blossom Hill Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA. 9:30 am. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. 432-4217

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

film

Molire A tale of deceit, disguise, theater, danger and passion. Subtitles. 7:30 pm. $6 at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

classes

Intermediate Word For people interested in more advanced Microsoft Word topics. 1:30-3:30. Free. Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Ave. 332-3902

Marketing & Sales Path to Business Success Series. Presented by Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center. 6:15-9:15 pm. $45. BRCC Plecker Center, Weyers Cave. Local phone numbers available at www.jmu.edu/sbdcenter

sep 26

events

Classic Books Discussion Group James Joyce’s, “Dubliners.” 2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Ave. 332-3902

Debate: “Does God Exist” Dr. Michael Shermer, founder of the Skeptics Society, and Dr. Doug Geivett, professor of theology at Biola University. 7:30 pm. Free. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-5486

Produce (verb) Produce (noun) You Can Wear  Basics of jewelry making with wire workshop. Ages 12 and up. 6:30 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Ave. 332-3902

Seminary Spiritual Life Week Speaker Jane Hoober Peifer, pastor, Blossom Hill Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA. Retreat format, 1:30-3:30 pm. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. 432-4217

lectures

JMU Honors Brown Bag Talk Series “Honors Education and the Future of Honors at JMU,” presented by Dr. Barry Falk, professor of economics and director of the JMU Honors Program. 12:20-1:10 pm. Free. Taylor 302, JMU. 568-6953. www.jmu.edu/honorsprog/

JMU Honors Symposium  “GLBT Rights in Virginia” is presented by Mark Usry, associate professor of business law, College of Business. The theme for this year’s symposium is (Dis)union. Speakers discuss whether or not the Constitutional “more perfect union” has been achieved. 5-6:15 pm. Free. ISAT 159, East Campus, JMU. 568-6953. www.jmu.edu/honorsprog/

sep 25

events

Big Read Kick-Off To Kill a Mockingbird Big Read sponsored by Massanutten Regional Library. 100 free copies of book, public readings by local celebrities, food. Noon. Rockingham County Courthouse Lawn. 434-4475. www.mrlb.com

Romance Readers’ Circle Discussion of “Secret Passions of Simon Blackwell” by Samantha James. 7 pm. Free. Barnes & Noble, 289 Burgess Rd., Hburg. 432-3801

Seminary Spiritual Life Week Speaker Jane Hoober Peifer, pastor, Blossom Hill Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA. 9:30 am. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. 432-4217

Virginia Preservation Conference and Restore Virginia Workshop Sept. 21-25. Various locations, Staunton. Info and registration. www.apva.org

Writers Read Featuring Peggy Payne. Sponsored by Language and Literature Department. 5:30 pm. $14 admission, includes dinner. Reservations required by Sept. 21. Tickets 432-4168

classes

Search the Internet Learn Internet skills and use free e-mail services. 1:30-3:30 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Ave. 332-3902

sep 24

events

Virginia Preservation Conference and Restore Virginia Workshop Sept. 21-25. Various locations, Staunton. Info and registration. www.apva.org

sep 23

events

Dimanche Brunch French Food & Film Brunch at Joshua Wilton House, 11:30 am-2 pm, then the film “Paris, je t’aime” at Court Square Theater, 3 pm. Reservations Required. $30. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

Friends of the Groom Theater Company Education Hour at 9:45. Worship services, 8:30 & 11 am with Friends of the Groom and congregation members. Sponsored by Asbury Sacred Arts Series. Asbury United Methodist Church, 205 S. Main St., Hburg. 434-2836. lbdouglass@asburyumc.cc

Virginia Preservation Conference and Restore Virginia Workshop Sept. 21-25. Various locations, Staunton. Info and registration. www.apva.org

Wildlife Center of Virginia Open House 12:30, 2, & 3:30 pm. Free. Reservations required. 942-9453. wwwwildlifecenter.org

music

JMU Facutly Recital Lori Piitz, piano. 3 pm. Free. 568-3481

MBC Faculty Recital
Sunday recital series featuring Lise Keiter-Brotzman, piano; Melissa Sumner, soprano; Linda Gamble Heuer, piano. 3 pm. $5 adults, $4 students and seniors. MBC, Francis Auditorium, corner of Coalter and Frederick streets. 887-7009. www.mbc.edu/college/events/musicatmbc.asp

Sunnyside featuring Carol Phillips Performing old-time and Carter-style music with autoharp, guitar, banjo and fiddle. 2-4 pm. Free. Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm, Blueridge Parkway milepost 5.8, near Waynesboro. 943-4716

sep 22

events

Community-Wide Yard Sale Bridgewater. http://town.bridgewater.va.us

Book Sale Half-Price Day. Sponsored by Friends of Waynesboro Public Library. Book prices from 50 cents - $3. Silent Auction of select books valued at $100-$500 ends at Noon, live auction of remaining books begins at 12:30. 9 am-12:30 pm. Waynesboro Public Library, 600 Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. 942-6746

Call to Worship Walking Tour 10 am. Arrive 15 minutes early. Registration at Hardesty Higgins House, 212 S. Main St., Hburg. 432-8935

Friends of the Groom Christian Theater Company Intergenerational workshop for 1st  graders-adults. 9 am-2 pm. $10. Performance of The Case of the Missing Bodies, 7 pm. Donations accepted. Sponsored by Asbury Sacred Arts Series.  Asbury United Methodist Church, 205 S. Main St., Hburg. 434-2836. lbdouglass@asburyumc.cc

Household Hazardous Waste Day For residents of Augusta County, Staunton, Waynesboro. 8:30 am-Noon. Augusta County Government Center, Verona. 245-5619

Timberville Heritage Days  Plains District Museum Open House. Craft shows, parade. 9 am-6 pm. Plains District Community Center & Park, Timberville. 896-7058

Virginia Preservation Conference and Restore Virginia Workshop Sept. 21-25. Various locations, Staunton. Info and registration. www.apva.org

film

Surf’s Up 9 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4133

 dance

Ballroom, Latin and Swing Sponsored by USA Dance Shenandoah Valley Chapter. Casual, smoke and alcohol free. Singles welcome. 8-10:30 pm. $10, $7 USA Dance Members and seniors, $5 students. Dayton Learning Center, 290 Mill St., Dayton. Kbeery_2000@yahoo.com. www.valleydancenews.net

Jane Franklin Dance  Modern works that combine dance, theater and humor. 8 pm. $8-$13. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

sep 21

events

Book Sale Sponsored by Friends of Waynesboro Public Library. Book prices from 50 cents - $3. Silent Auction of select books valued at $100-$500. 2-8 pm. Waynesboro Public Library, 600 Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. 942-6746

Conflict Resolution Training Learn to facilitate group interaction. 9-4:30. $125; $75 United Way agencies. Community Mediation Center, 165 S. Main St., Hburg. 434-0059

Desmond Tutu “Goodness is Powerful” is the topic of his free presentation. 7 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. Public Welcome. JMU Convocation Center. 569-6394. www.jmu.edu/gandhicenter

Pearl Diver Q&A Film director and EMHS grad Sidney King takes audience questions following screening. Contact theater for show time. $6. The Dixie Theater, 125 E. Beverly St., Staunton. 885-8445. www.thedixietheater.com

Virginia Preservation Conference and Restore Virginia Workshop Sept. 21-25. Various locations, Staunton. Info and registration. www.apva.org

Wachovia Securities Duke Club Classic Golf Tournament Morning/afternoon flights 8 am & 1 pm. Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Separate admission fee for dinner and auction only. Spotswood Country Club, Hburg. 568-2961. www.jmusports.com/dukeclub

music

Lea in Concert Contemporary folk musician. 9 pm. Free. Common Grounds Coffee House, EMU. 432-4133

film

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Introducing $5 Fridays at Court Square Theater. 8 pm. $5 at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

Surf’s Up 8 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4133

We are Marshall Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Concessions available. Dusk.  Free. Amphitheater, Ridgeview Park, Waynesboro. 942-6735

dance

Dancing with Karen Community Practice Night Open practice for anyone taking lessons anywhere. Casual. 7:30-9:30. $5. 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. Karen@DancingwithKaren.com

sep 20

events

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

Book Sale Sponsored by Friends of Waynesboro Public Library. Book prices from 50 cents-$3. Silent auction of select books valued at $100-$500. 2-8 pm. Waynesboro Public Library, 600 Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. 942-6746

Reading About Art  Monthly discussion on books about art and artists. 12:30-1:30 pm. Beverly Street Galleries, 22 W. Beverly St., Staunton. 248-3108. www.bssschool.org

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

classes

Intro to Jitterbug Lesson Sponsored by Dancing with Karen. 7:30 pm. Free. 77 E. Market St. Hburg. 432-1003. Karen@DancingwithKaren.com

Intro to Word For Microsoft Word 2003, the software on library computers. 1:30-3:30 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Ave. 332-3902

Your Business: Plan It/Start It Workshop 6-8:30 pm. $25. JMU Small Business Development Center, 1598 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-3227. www.jmu.edu/sbdcenter

lectures

Virginia Valley Frontier Lecture Series Early Valley Forts: Fort Hogg in Rockingham County and Fort Seybert, West Virginia by Pat Turner Ritchie. 7 pm. Margaret Grattan Weaver Lecture Hall, Shenandoah Valley Folk Art Heritage Center, Dayton. 879-2616. www.heritagecenter.com

sep 19

events

Book Sale Sponsored by Friends of Waynesboro Public Library. Members Preview Day. Book prices from 50 cents - $3. Silent Auction of select books valued at $100-$500 begins. 4-8 pm. Waynesboro Public Library, 600 Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. 942-6746

Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway Recreations of the finest moments from the greatest musicals of the century featuring shows’ stars. 7:30 pm. $23, $22 & $12. Call Masterpiece Season box office for tickets. 568-7000 or 877-201-7543

classes

Beginner Waltz Lesson  Sponsored by Dancing with Karen. 7:30 pm. Free. 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. Karen@DancingwithKaren.com

lectures

The Salience of Ethnicity in Northern Nigeria Dr. Lamont King, JMU Honors Brown Bag Talk Series. 12:20-1:10 pm. Free. Taylor 306, JMU. 568-6953. www.jmu.edu/honorsprog/

sep 18

events

Birth Matters Pampered Chef FUNdraiser Discussion of foods for healthy pregnancy/ postpartum, and baby’s first foods; demonstrations, sampling. 7-9 pm. Free. Harrisonburg Baptist Church, 501 S. Main St., Hburg. 830-4462

Great Books Discussion Group Honoré de Balzac’s, “The Unknown Masterpiece.” 7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Ave. 332-3902

Mental Health in the Workplace One-day seminar about the prevalence of mental health problems in the workplace as they relate to stress, mood disorders and substance abuse. Presenter Amy Ghaemmaghami. Sponsored by The Shenandoah Valley Society for Human Resource Management. 9 am. Reservations required by Sept. 11. Augusta Medical Center Community Care Building. 949-0169. mhaa@ntelos.net

Present Matters Book Discussion Discussion of “Water Follies: Groundwater Pumping and the Fate of America’s Fresh Waters” by Robert Glennon. All ages. 7 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084. www.stonesoupbooks.net

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

classes

Intro to Computers and Internet For beginners. Hands on presentation about hardware, software and the Internet. Free. Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Ave. 332-3902

Intro to Salsa Lesson  Sponsored by Dancing with Karen.7:30 pm. Free. 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. Karen@DancingwithKaren.com

Your Business: Plan It/Start It Workshop  Sponsored by the JMU Small Business Development Center. 6-8:30 pm. $25., Score Offices, Waynesboro. 568-3227 www.jmu.edu/sbdcenter

lectures

Agents of Change and Metamorphic Histories: Photography in Museums and the Natural World Artist Rosamond Purcell. 7:30 pm. Free. Francis Auditorium, MBC, corner of Coalter and Frederick streets, Staunton. 887-7009

sep 17

events

Argentine Tango Observation Public is invited to observe class at Dancing with Karen studio. 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003

Sense-able Gardening  Tour the Brenda Papke Sensory Garden with city horticulturist Matthew Sensabaugh for a talk about garden design and construction and gardening for all the senses. 6:30 pm.  Free. Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Ave. 332-3902

film

Pearl Diver Virginia premiere of award-winning independent film set in a Mennonite community. The Dixie Theater, 125 E. Beverly St., Staunton. For showtimes, 885-8445. www.thedixietheater.com

lectures

Eye on the Supreme Court Washington Post correspondent Charles Lane. 7:30 pm. Free. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-5486

sep 16

events

African-American Heritage Festival Live music, entertainment, food, crafts. 10-6. Free. Gypsy Hill Park, John Moxley Parking Lot, Staunton. 886-0520 or 886-3040

Sierra Club Picnic Informal meeting at 3 pm. Potluck picnic at 5 pm. Bring covered dish or dessert. Shelter No. 9 Hillandale Park, Hburg. 383-8902. ibtsayre@yahoo.com

Women with Pens Monthly discussion of under-appreciated female writers. In Sept., author Penelope Lively. 2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Ave. 332-3902

music

Afton Amblers This old-time string band plays music from “mostly before radio.” Sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley Art Center. Audience asked to bring lawn chairs.  3 pm. Free. On the porch of the P. Buckley Moss Museum, Waynesboro. 949-7662. www.svacart.com

Dulcimer Workshop  Hosted by Phyllis Gaskins. 2-4 pm. Free. Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm, Blueridge Parkway milepost 5.8, near Waynesboro. 943-4716

Jennier Kirkland/Bert Carlson Quintet Theater at Lime Kiln. 7:30 pm. Gates open 5:30 pm. $20 bowl seats; $18 lawn, sold only at gate weather permitting. Borden Rd., Lexington. 800-594-8499. www.theateratlimekiln.com

Reflecting Ireland Irish Weekend at the Staunton Music Festival. Traditional folk music and contemporary works. 4 pm. Doors open one hour before event. Cash bar available at some. Single tickets $8-$18 All seating general admission. Trinity Episcopal Church, 213 W. Beverly St., Staunton. 885-7873. stauntonmusicfestival.com

film

Once A modern-day musical set in the streets of Dublin. 2:30 pm. $6 at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189

sep 15

events

1850s Walking Tour 10 am. Arrive 15 minutes early. Registration at Hardesty Higgins House, 212 S. Main St., Hburg. 432-8935

18th Annual African-American Heritage Festival Performing R&B, soul, oldies, jazz, musician James Funches Live music, entertainment, food, crafts. 10-6. Free. Gypsy Hill Park, John Moxley Parking Lot, Staunton. 886-0520 or 886-3040

Basket Workshop Hosted by Ned Sparks. 10-2. Free. Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm, Blueridge Parkway milepost 5.8, near Waynesboro. 943-4716

Bridgewater Home Auxiliary Fall Festival Silent auction, vendors, educational booths, craft shops, food. 7:30 am-1:30 pm., auction at 9:30 am. Rockingham County Fair Grounds, Hburg. 828-2531

Men at Work Historic Trades Weekend at the Frontier Culture Museum. All farms. 9-5. $10 adults, $9.50 senior, $9 student, $6 ages 6-12. Staunton. 332-7850

Rock the Block Festival for middle and high school youth and parents includes music, rock climbing wall, bike rodeo competitions and more. 6-10 pm. Free. Waynesboro Downtown Pavilion. 942-6757

music

Doug Schneider In the Cabaret at Hamner Theater with The Tom Collins Trio and vocalist Kate Lambert. Performing songs from theater, standards and original compositions. 7:30 pm, doors open 6:30. $15, including food. Tickets by reservation only. Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999. www.thehamnertheater.com

Classically Irish Irish Weekend at the Staunton Music Festival. Classical Irish music ranging from the Middle Ages to today. 7 pm. Doors open one hour before event. Cash bar available at some. Single tickets $8-$18 All seating general admission. Trinity Episcopal Church, 213 W. Beverly St., Staunton. 885-7873. stauntonmusicfestival.com

Songs of My Family Presented by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC. 7 pm. $20 general public, $10 students. Festival Conference Center, JMU. www.valleyaidsnetwork.org/4.html

film

Evan Almighty 10 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4133

Once A modern-day musical set in the streets of Dublin. 8 pm. $6 at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

dance

Dancing with Karen  presents Exhibition Showcase & Ballroom Dancing. Ballroom, Latin, swing, Argentine Tango. Free East Coast Swing lesson at 7:15 included in admission. Casual, smoke and alcohol free. Singles welcome. Dance  8-10:30. $10 general, $8 USA Dance Members and seniors, $5 students. Dayton Learning Center, 290 Mill St., Dayton. 432-1003. Karen@DancingwithKaren.com

Staunton Contra Dance Music by Floor Play. Caller Becky McKenzie. Beginners workshop 7:30 pm, dance 8 pm. $6 adults, $3 young adults 12-18. Free under 12 and MBC students. Mary Baldwin Physical Activities Building, Tams St., Staunton. 280-2330 or 280-2335

sep 14

events

The Taming of the Shrew Presented by The American Shakespeare Center on Tour. 7:30 pm. $10. Blueridge Community College Humanities and Fine Arts Center, Rm. V135. Tickets 453-2215 or www.brcc.edu/fac or www.americanshakespearecenter.com

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

music

Brad Yoder 9 pm. Common Grounds Coffee House, EMU. 432-4133

film

Evan Almighty 10 pm. $2.50. EMU. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4133

Once A modern-day musical set in the streets of Dublin. 8 pm. $6 at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

dance

Dancing with Karen Open House Merengue lesson 7 pm. Dance demonstration and refreshments 7:30 pm. Social Tango lesson 8:15 pm. Free. Attend both lessons and receive a free admission to Sept. 15 Showcase & Ballroom Dance. 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. Karen@DancingwithKaren.com

lectures

Suter Science Seminar Do Turkeys Really Get Whooping Cough by Dr. Louise Temple 3:45 pm. Free. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. 432-4412

sep 13

events

Bella Swan’s Birthday Party Celebrate Stephenie Meyer’s newest novel, “Twilight, New Moon and now Eclipse.” Sponsored by Staunton Public Library. 6:30-8 pm. Blue Mountain Coffees, 12 Byers St., Staunton. 332-3902

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

C.S. Lewis Society  Discussion of “A Grief Observed” led by Will Vaus. 7:30 pm. Free. Barnes & Noble, 289 Burgess Rd., Hburg. 432-3801

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

Picture Harrisonburg  Scanning session for digital archive of historical Hburg images. 5-8 pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Main Branch. 434-4475. www.mrlb.com.

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

music

Tony Trischka Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular Tour with guests the Steep Canyon Rangers. 7:30 pm. Ticket prices TBA. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189 www.courtsquaretheater.com

classes

Business Idea Analysis Path to Business Success Series. Presented by Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center. 6:15-9:15 pm. $45. BRCC Plecker Center, Weyers Cave. Local phone numbers available at www.jmu.edu/sbdcenter

Cake Decorating I Hands-on class includes cake and tools. Offered by Chef Laura Bon Cash. 6-8:30 pm. $100. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. Register at 943-0084. or www.stonesoupbooks.net

lectures

A Common Sense Family Approach to Mental Health  Speaker Andrea Schara, LCSWA. Sponsored by Shenandoah Family Systems Network. 7:30 pm. Free. Shenandoah Presbytery, 1111 N. Main St., Hburg. 433-6094

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Afternoon Classics Book Discussion Group Shakespeare and Plutarch, “Julius Caesar.” 2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Ave. 332-3902

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Customer Retention and Loyalty Small Business Toolkit brown-bag lunch series sponsored by Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center and Hburg Chamber. Noon-1 pm. Free chamber members, $10 non-members. Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerece, 800 Country Club Rd., Hburg. 434-3862. www.jmu.edu/sbdcenter

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Optional Ethnicity in America’s Next Top Model Dr. Mary Thompson atJMU Honors Brown Bag Talk Series. 12:20-1:10 pm. Free. Taylor 306, JMU. 568-6953. www.jmu.edu/honorsprog/

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ARC 45th Anniversary Celebration Dancing to the classic rock band Standing Room Only. Celebrate 45 years of serving individuals with mental retardation and other intellectual disabilities. Refreshments and raffle. 7-8:30 pm. 45 cents. Lucy F. Sims Center, 620 Simms Ave., Hburg. 437-9214

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

Women with Pens Monthly discussion of under-appreciated female writers. In Sept., author Penelope Lively. 2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 1 Churchville Ave. 332-3902

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Ashu Saxophonist with pizzazz to burn. 8 pm. $10-$13. Tickets available beginning at 7 pm. Carter Center, Bridgewater College. 828-5486

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Topic: Quarterly Payroll Reports. Month brown-bag lunch series sponsored by Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center and accounting firm PBGH, LLP. Noon-1 pm. $10. PBGH, 558 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-3227. www.jmu.edu/sbdcenter

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