sep 30

events

Bedtime Stories For ages 2-6. 6:30 pm. Free. Churchville Branch Library. 245-5287

Seventy Scenes of Halloween Opens. 70 quick takes arranged by the director’s choice explore the dangerous pitfalls of human communication by Jeffrey M. Jones. Thru Oct. 4. 8 pm. $8-$10. JMU Latimer-Shaeffer Theatre, Duke Hall. 568-7000 or 877-201-7543

Youth Power Afterschool Program  Begins. Incorporates substance abuse prevention and community service. For Shelburne, Beverley Manor, Wilson, Stuarts Draft and Kate Collins middle schoolers; transportation from school provided. Tues., Wed. & Thur. until 5 pm. Thru Dec. 11. Free. Applications available at local Office on Youth or guidance counselors; due by Sept. 22. Rosenwald Community Center, 413 Port Republic Rd., Waynesboro. 942-6757

classes

Ballroom/Latin/Swing Beginner Salsa 6:30; beginner Waltz 7:30; International Tango 8:30 pm. $5-$10/hour. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg.432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

Belly Dance-Exotic Sensual Egyptian Cabaret. Learn basics, all ages. 6-7 pm, $15, Hburg. Info and registration, 448-1410 or TamiBarksdale@comcast.net

West African Hand-Drumming Beginners welcome. 6:30 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084. www.stonesoupbooks.net

Wines of Virginia The Art of Wine Series. $45 per class/$150 for 4. Reservations required. CrossKeys Vineyards, 6011 E. Timber Ridge Rd., Mt Crawford. 234-0505. Schedule at www.crosskeysvineyards.com

lectures

Going Digital Tracey Jones, general manager WHSV-TV. JMU Lifelong Learning Institute Brown Bag Lunch Series. 11:30 am. Free. Gilkerson Activity Center, Westover Park, Hburg. 568-2923

sep 29

music

Sunday Recital The Three Sopranos. 3 pm. $4-$5. Francis Auditorium, MBC Pearce Science Center, Staunton.  887-7294

classes

Argentine Tango Level II 6:30; Level III 7:15; Beginner 8 pm. $5-$10/hour. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

sep 28

events

Art Rummage Sale Donations of useable art supplies, original artwork, mat board, frames and other art related items. 2-4. Basement of Shenandoah Valley Art Center, 126 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. 949-7662

C&E Gun Show 10-4. $7. Augusta Expo, Fishersville. 943-3976 or 337-2552. www.augustaexpo.com

Fall Book Sale Bargain bag day, fill a grocery bag for $4. Proceeds benefit library. 1-3 pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475

Wildlife Center Open Houses See inner workings of wildlife hospital; meet animals. 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm. Free. Space limited, reservations required. Wildlife Center of Virginia, Waynesboro. 942-9453

music

Appalachian  Blue Ridge Ramblers, 10-noon; Grassy Ridge with Pam Ward, noon-2; Breakin’ Nu Ground with Randy Holland, 2-4.  Also Percheron draft horses all day. Free. Farm Days at Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm, Blueridge Parkway milepost 5.8 near Waynesboro. 943-4716

Fortune Williams Music Festival Jimmy Fortune, Robin and Linda Williams, The Steeldrivers, Grandstaff, John Anderson. 1-6 pm. $35-$45; 2-day discount tickets thru Sept. 12. Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton. 332-7850. Schedule at www.fortunewilliamsmusicfestival.org

The Millers 7:30 pm. $20-$25. Theater at Lime Kiln, off Rt. 60, Lexington. 800-594-8499. www.theateratlimekiln.com

JMU Wind Symphony 3 pm. $8-$10. JMU Wilson Hall Auditorium. 568-7000 or 877-201-7543

film

Dong Mau Anh Hung (The Rebel) Vietnam’s 19th-20th century struggle against French colonialism. Foreign fim series. 6:30 pm. Free. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644

sep 27

events

Art Rummage Sale Donations of useable art supplies, original artwork, mat board, frames and other art related items. 10-4. Thru Sun. Basement of Shenandoah Valley Art Center, 126 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. 949-7662

C&E Gun Show 9-5. $7. Continues Sun. Sat. admission good for both days. Augusta Expo, Fishersville. 943-3976 or 337-2552. www.augustaexpo.com

Community Day Project  Neighborhood beautification; informational booths, medical check-ups by local doctors; food, entertainment, kids games. 10-2. Beautification volunteers dress appropriately; tools provided. Booker T. Washington Community Center and surrounding area, Waynesboro. 804-432-0017

Crossing Creeks Fall Fundraiser Live bluegrass music, apple tasting with dozens of varieties. 2-8 pm. Crossing Creeks Farm, New Market. Info at www.crossingcreeks.org

Five Generations of Mennonite Quilts Exhibit Opens. Thru Dec. 29. Virginia Quilt Museum. 301 S. Main St., Hburg. 433-3818. www.vaquiltmuseum.org

Fall Book Sale  Proceeds benefit library. Noon-4 pm. Thru Sun. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475

The Great Grape Experience Harvest celebration for kids ages 7-10. Vineyard romp, grape tasting, art, activities, learn about grapes. 11:30-3. $25. CrossKeys Vineyards 6011 E. Timber Ridge Rd., Mt Crawford. Reservations at 234-0505. www.crosskeysvineyards.com

Harvest Day Civil War era stories, music, hayrides, homemade foods, old-time crafts and harvest activities for children and adults. 10-3. $10-$15 per car load; $4 walk-in/bikes. Crossroads Valley Brethren Mennonite Heritage Center 1921 Heritage Center Way, off Garbers Church Rd., Hburg. 438-1275. www.vbmhc.org

International Festival Merry-Making Around the World. Music, dance, artists, storytellers, family activities, food. Noon-6 rain or shine. Free. Hillandale Park, Hburg. www.harrisonburg-international-festival.org

Laser Tag For all ages. Waynesboro Parks & Rec. 5:30-7:30 pm. $10 for 2 hours. Register by Sept. 17. Ridgeview Park Waynesboro. 942-6735

Rock the Block DJ, mobile skate park, BMX-style bike competition, food, military and college recruiters; for middle and high school youth, families. 11-2. Free. Constitution Park Pavilion, Waynesboro. 332-3806 or 942-6757

Waynesboro Writers Group Introduction to dramatic writing by Clair Myers. 10 am. Free. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-9999

music

Fortune Williams Music Festival Thru Sun. Jimmy Fortune, Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group, Tim O’Brien, Trent Wagler and the Steel Wheels, Lori McKenna. 12:15-10:15 pm. $35-$45; 2-day discount tickets thru Sept. 12. Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton. 332-7850. Schedule at www.fortunewilliamsmusicfestival.org

Appalachian  Red Drum Ramblers with Jace Goodlin, 10-noon; Mountain Messengers with Keith Fitzgerald, noon-2; Sunnyside with Carolyn Philips, 2-4. Also Percheron draft horses all day. Free. Farm Days at Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm, Blueridge Parkway milepost 5.8 near Waynesboro. 943-4716

Pat Donohue Folk/blues, Prairie Home Companion’s fingerstyle guitarist. 8 pm. $12-$14, $3 more at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

film

Recount 7 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644

classes

Conversational Spanish  Drop in class. 9:30-11 am. $15 ea./ 4 for $50. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. Info at 941-1053 or hispanet@bigplanet.com

Creating Art Quilt Squares  For children ages 10-12. Quilting skills, embroidery stitches, appliqué and creative illustration with fabric. 10-2. Free. P. Buckley Moss Museum, Waynesboro. Registration and info at www.mossfoundation.org

Guitar Workshop Help for inexperienced/inspiration for advanced, led by Denise Jordan Finley. Bring guitar. Registration required. 9-11 am. $50. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084. www.stonesoupbooks.net

lectures

Quilting Stellar Diamond Design Lecture and Demo  Quilter, author and designer Barbara Cline discusses how to make large diamond star, put diamonds within diamonds, make a Y seam; lecture in Lone Star layout. 1:30-3. $10. Patchwork Plus, Dayton. Info and registration at 879-2505.

sep 26

events

4th Fridays 5-8 pm. Galleries and art spaces in downtown Staunton stay open late, including Beverley Street Studio School Gallery, Brownstone Gallery, Co-Art Gallery, Gallery 234, Inside Newtown, Kronos, Maggie’s Beads and Jewelry, Middlebrook Gallery, Frame Gallery, Shenandoah Pizza, SPACE, Staunton Art Supply, Staunton Augusta Art Center, Sunspots, Zynodoa. Free open houses, receptions, music; free downtown trolley. 332-3971 or 332-3865

Art Rummage Sale Donations of useable art supplies, original artwork, mat board, frames and other art related items. 10-4. Thru Sun. Basement of Shenandoah Valley Art Center, 126 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. 949-7662

Fall Book Sale  Proceeds benefit library. Noon-5 pm. Thru Sun. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475

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

Wine Tasting 5-7 pm. Free. Downtown Wine & Gourmet, Court Square, Hburg. 432-9463

music

Fortune Williams Music Festival Thru Sun. Songwriters in the Round concert with Jimmy Fortune, Robin & Linda Williams, Karen Staley, Tim O’Brien. 7:15 pm. Artist reception 5:45. $35. Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton. 332-7850. Schedule at www.fortunewilliamsmusicfestival.org

EMU Jazz Combo 9 pm. Free. University Commons, EMU. 432-4362

film

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

National Treasure: Book of Secrets Waynesboro Parks & Rec Movies in the Park. Refreshments available. Movie begins at dusk. Free. Ridgeview Park Amphitheater, Waynesboro. 942-6735

Recount 10 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644

classes

Branding Your Business Presenter Scott Sayre. 4th Fridays Breakfast Networking Series. 7:30-8:30 am.  $12 Greater Augusta Chamber members; $15 non-members. Hampton Inn, Fishersville. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org

Swing Lesson/Community Practice Night 6:30-7:15 pm Jitterbug and East Coast lesson, free; open practice, 7:30-9 pm, $5. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwith karen.com

sep 25

events

Art Rumage Sale Donations of useable art supplies, original artwork, mat board, frames and other art related items. 10-4. Thru Sun. Basement of Shenandoah Valley Art Center, 126 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. 949-7662

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

Coffeehouse with Leonard Dow Mennonite Church pastor discusses the vision, passion and practice for church to be relevant in culture/communities. 8 pm. Free. University Commons, EMU. 432-4362

Drood Opens. A musical based on Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.” Includes multiple endings determined by audience vote. Thru Sept. 28. Thur.-Sat. 7:30 pm; Sun. 3 pm. $10. Tickets available at door/by phone. BRCC, Weyers Cave. 453-2215. www.brcc.edu/fac

Fall Book Sale Proceeds benefit Massanutten Regional library. Noon-6 pm. Thru Sun. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475

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

classes

Belly Dance-Exotic Sensual Egyptian Cabaret. Learn basics, all ages. 5:30-6:30, $15/hour or $47 for 4 consecutive classes, Verona Government Center. Info and registration, 448-1410 or TamiBarksdale@comcast.net

Digital Design Learn Adobe Photoshop basics; retouch photos. 6-7:30 pm. $25. Register by Sept. 17. Waynesboro Parks & Rec. Mountain Laurel Studio, 415 Federal St., Waynesboro. 942-6735

Hustle/Latin/Swing  Free Hustle lesson 6 pm; beginner East Coast Swing 6:30; West Coast Swing Level II 7:30; beginner Rumba 8:30. $5-$10/hour. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwith karen.com

Media Maze Advertising your business. Speaker Toni Mehling. 2-4:30 pm. $25. National College, Hburg. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org

Tribal Belly Dance For beginners. Instructor: Joy of Fire in the Belly Dance Co. 7 pm. $15/class; $48/month. Shanti, 16 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 383-9144

lectures

Leonard Dow, speaker Seminary Spiritual Life Week. 9:30-10:45 am. Free. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. 432-4260

Quilts: Past, Present & Future Susan Shiflet presents history of quilts; quilting demonstration. 7 pm. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746

sep 24

events

Afternoon Classics Book Discussion Group Reads Chekhov’s’ “Cherry Orchard.” 2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902

Anxiety Disorder Support Group 5-6 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. For info, 886-7181 or 941-8933.

Art Rumage Sale Donations of useable art supplies, original artwork, mat board, frames and other art related items. 10-4. Thru Sun. Basement of Shenandoah Valley Art Center, 126 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. 949-7662

Deaf Awareness Week Program Donna Wait address issues of deaf and hearing impaired. 7 pm.  Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

classes

Ballroom/Latin Free waltz lesson 6 pm; beginner Merengue 6:30; advanced Hustle 7:30 pm. $5-$10/hour. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

Hunter Safety For first time hunters, hunters traveling out of state, required for 12-15 year olds before license purchase. 6-10 pm. Free. Rosenwald Community Center, Waynesboro. Register at 942-6735

Introduction to Computers and the Internet Hands-on class for beginners. 9:30-11:30 am. Free. No registration necessary. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

lectures

Bob Gorrell, Political Cartoonist Art of editorial cartooning. 7:30 pm. Free. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-5438

sep 23

events

Art Rumage Sale Donations of useable art supplies, original artwork, mat board, frames and other art related items. 10-4 Thru Sun. Basement of Shenandoah Valley Art Center, 126 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. 949-7662

Bingo  Waynesboro Parks and Rec Senior program 12:30-2. Free. Waynesboro Senior Center. 942-6735

Election Issues Discussion Topic: economics and the election, led by Prof. Jane Pietrowski. 12-1 pm. Free. MBC Spencer Center, 110 N. Market St., Staunton. 887-7111

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

film

Golden Matinees Series Movie TBA. 2 pm. $5, includes small popcorn. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

classes

Ballroom/Latin Free Cha Cha lesson 6 pm; beginner Salsa 6:30; beginner Waltz 7:30; International Tango 8:30 pm. $5-$10/hour. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwith karen.com

Belly Dance-Exotic Sensual Egyptian Cabaret. Learn basics, all ages. 6-7 pm, $15, Hburg. Info and registration, 448-1410 or TamiBarksdale@comcast.net

Hunter Safety For first time hunters, hunters traveling out of state, required for 12-15 year olds before license purchase. 6-10 pm. Free. Waynesboro Parks & Rec. Rosenwald Community Center, Waynesboro. Register at 942-6735

West African Hand-Drumming Beginners welcome. 6:30 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084. www.stonesoupbooks.net

Wine 102, Wines of the World The Art of Wine Series. $45 per class/$150 for 4. Reservations required. CrossKeys Vineyards, 6011 E. Timber Ridge Rd., Mt Crawford. 234-0505. Schedule at www.crosskeysvineyards.com

Your Business: Plan It/ Start It Small business workshop. 6-8:30 pm. $25. JMU SBDC, 1598 S. Main, Hburg. 568-3227www.valleysbdc.org

lectures

Choices/Dilemmas Faced by Government Workers Augusta Coalition for Peace and Justice and MBC host speakers David Swanson and Ann Wright. 6:30 pm. Free. Francis Auditorium, MBC Pearce Science Center, Staunton. tammykincaid@gmail.com

Leonard Dow, speaker Seminary Spiritual Life Week. 9:30-10:45 am. Free. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. 432-4260

Neglected Diseasaes of World-Wide Importance Speaker Dr. Rajeev Vaidyanathan, SRI. JMU Honors Program. 5-6 pm.Free. Health & Human Services Bldg., JMU. 568-4415

sep 22

classes

Argentine Tango Free intro class 6 pm; Level II 6:30; Level III 7:15; Beginner 8 pm. $5-$10/hour. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

Hunter Safety For first time hunters, hunters traveling out of state, required for 12-15 year olds before license purchase. 6-10 pm. Free. Waynesboro Parks & Rec. Rosenwald Community Center, Waynesboro. Register at 942-6735

Musikgarten Classes Age-appropriate musical skill classes begin. Instructor Martha Hills, early childhood music specialist. EMU. Info and registration, 432-4277 or www.emu.edu/music/musikgarten

lectures

Cells and Bridges: Can Microengineering Help Identify Mettastatic Cancer Cells Dr. Jeanninie Strobl. Suter Science Seminar. 4 pm. Free. Suter Science Center, Rm 104, EMU. 432-4412

Gang Activity in Hburg/Rockingham County HPD Sgt. Chris Rush and Commonwealth Attorney Marsha Garst. JMU Lifelong Learning Institute Community Presentation. 6:30 am. Free. Gilkerson Activity Center, Westover Park, Hburg. 568-2923

sep 21

events

African-American Festival Morning worship; afternoon Gospel Extravaganza also food, arts and crafts for all ages. 10-6. Free. In the big tent at Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 886-3040 or 337-7041.

Edgar Allan Poe Comes Alive One-man show by Traveling Jones Theater. 2 pm. $10. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

Valley Bike Fest II Bike shows, games, vendors, free food, live music. Constitution Park, Waynesboro. 294-0899

Wildlife Center Open Houses See inner workings of wildlife hospital; meet animals. 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm. Free. Space limited, reservations required. Wildlife Center of Virginia, Waynesboro. 942-9453

music

JMU Faculty Recital Dr. Wanchi Huang, violin  3 pm. Free. Concert hotline 568-3481

Loose Gravel  Mountain music. 2-4 pm. Free. Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm, Blueridge Parkway milepost 5.8 near Waynesboro. 943-4716

Sunday Recital David Sariti, violin; Lise Keiter-Brotzman, piano. 3 pm. $4-$5. Francis Auditorium, MBC Pearce Science Center, Staunton.  887-7294

sep 20

events

African American Heritage Festival One-act play, “Sujata,” 10:30; drumming workshop 11; opening ceremony, noon; music, food, arts and crafts for all ages begins at 12:30. Thru Sun. Free. In the big tent at Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 886-3040 or 337-7041.

Bike Shenandoah Routes of 5 to 100 miles for cyclists of all ages/abilities; rest/refreshment stops; route maps, mechanical/ safety support provided. Routes depart Eastern Mennonite School in Hburg. Suggested minimum contribution $1/mile; pledges/sponsors encouraged. Proceeds benefit Mennonite Media, Mennonite Central Committee, VA Mennonite Missions, Hburg Pregnancy Center. Register by Sept. 8. Info and registration form available at 434-9727 or www.bikeshenandoah.org

Bridgewater Home Auxiliary Fall Festival Specialty shops featuring baked goods, crafts, plants, gifts; silent auction; food. 7:30-1:30. Benefit auction of art, quilts and more begins at 9:30 am. Proceeds benefit Bridgewater Home. Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Hburg. 828-2682

Chef Demonstration  Chef David Zawhorodny from Zynodoa. 9 am. Staunton Augusta Farmers Market. Warf parking lot, off Byers & Johnson sts., Staunton. 448-1937. www.safarmersmarket.com

Edgar Allan Poe Comes Alive One-man show by Traveling Jones Theater. 8 pm. $10. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

Friends of the Staunton Library Book Sale Fill a bag for $3. Free books for students, teachers, non-profits. 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Book donations welcome. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

Friends of the Waynesboro Library Book Sale  Half-price day. 9-12:30 Silent auction ends at noon; live auction begins 12:30. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746

Metal and Chocolate Exhbit Opens. By Southwestern Virginia Metal Arts Guild. Reception 5-7 pm. Exhibit thru Nov. 6. Artisans Center of Virginia, Willow Oak Plaza, 801 W. Broad St.,Waynesboro. 946-3294

Twilight Celebration Celebrate “Breaking Dawn,” the last volume in Stephanie Myer’s Twilight Series; trivia games, discussion, prizes, photo ops. 7 pm. Free. Blue Mountain Coffees, 12B Byers St., Staunton. 332-3902

music

EMU Music Faculty Artist Series Wayla Chambo, flute, Linda Blondel, piano. 3 pm. Free, donations for music scholarship fund welcome. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary Building. 432-4225

film

Get Smart 9 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644

Kidflix Series Movie TBA. 2 pm. Free. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

dance

Showcase & Dance Celebrate National Ballroom Dance Week. 7 pm Beginner West Coast Swing lesson; 8-10:30 dance. $5-$10. Dayton Learning Center, Dayton. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

classes

Conversational Spanish  Drop in class. 9:30-11 am. $15 ea./ 4 for $50. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 941-1053 or hispanet@bigplanet.com

Creating Art Quilt Squares For children ages 10-12. Quilting skills, embroidery stitches, appliqué and creative illustration with fabric. 10-2. Free. P. Buckley Moss Museum, Waynesboro. Registration and info at www.mossfoundation.org

The Underground Railroad…Secrets in the Stitches Learn about secret codes used in quilting during Civil War; design quilt square. Children’s Art Network. 10-11:30 am. $10. Class size limited to 15. Info and registration at 885-3329

sep 19

events

3rd Fridays 5-8 pm. Downtown Waynesboro’s monthly night of dining, shopping, and entertainment; “Conversations with…” interview series, River City Radio Hour. 942-6705. waynesboroculture.com

Edgar Allan Poe Comes Alive One-man show by Traveling Jones Theater. 8 pm. $10. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

Friends of the Staunton Library Book Sale 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Thru Sat. Book donations welcome. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

Friends of the Waynesboro Library Book Sale  2-8 pm. Thru Sat. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746

Gallery Gala Beverley Street Galleries (Beverley St. Studio School and CoArt) Celebrate 10th anniversary; music, wine/champagne. 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 886-0737

River City Radio Hour  Features the serial “How the Aliens Stole Christmas” by Matthew Warner performed by the River City Players. 6:30 & 8 pm. Donations accepted. 329 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-9999. www.waynetheatre.org

Suset at the Vineyard Irish music by Scruffy Murphy; wine, food available, picnics also welcome. 7-10 pm. $8, includes souvenir wine glass. Reservations. BarrenRidge Vineyards, 984 Barren Ridge Rd, Fishersville. 248-3300. www.barrenridgevineyards.com

Wine Tasting 5-7 pm. Free. Downtown Wine & Gourmet, Court Square, Hburg. 432-9463

film

Get Smart 10 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644

dance

Open House Dancing with Karen studio. Free Bachata lesson 7 pm; dance demonstrations and refreshments 7:45 pm; social Tango lesson 8:15 pm. 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwith karen.com

sep 18

events

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

Friends of the Staunton Library Book Sale 9:30 am-8:30 pm. Thru Sat. Book donations welcome. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

Friends of the Waynesboro Library Book Sale 2-8 pm. Thru Sat. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746

Quilt Talk with Daisy Schrock Q&A, conversation, demonstration. 10 am. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-6354 or 885-3961

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

Writers Read Author and professor Ervin R. Stutzman reads from his works, “Tobias of the Amish” and “Emma.” 5:30 pm. $15, includes dinner. Reservations by Sept. 12. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. 432-4168

music

Jim Brickman Pop-style piano. 7:30 pm. $15-$30. JMU Wilson Hall Auditorium. 568-7000 or 877-201-7543.

Steep Canyon Rangers Bluegrass.  7:30 pm. $13-$15, $3 more at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

classes

Belly Dance-Exotic Sensual Egyptian Cabaret. Learn basics, all ages. 5:30-6:30, $15/hour or $47 for 4 consecutive classes, Verona Government Center. Info and registration, 448-1410 or TamiBarksdale@comcast.net

Latin/Swing  Beginner East Coast Swing 6:30; West Coast Swing Level II 7:30; beginner Rumba 8:30. $5-$10/hour. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

QuickBooks I Basic understanding of bookkeeping necessary. 9-4. $95. PBGH, 558 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org

Tribal Belly Dance For beginners. Instructor: Joy of Fire in the Belly Dance Co. 7 pm. $15/class; $48/month. Shanti, 16 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 383-9144

lectures

Mapping Peace: Artists as Peace Practitioners Speaker Claudia Bernardi. 7:30 pm. Free. Francis Center Auditorium, MBC Pearce Science Center, Staunton. 887-7111

Local Wedding Traditions and Attire From Cradle to Grave Lecture Series. Speakers Dale MacAllister, Shelvie Carr. 7 pm. Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society, Dayton. 879-2616

sep 17

events

A House in the Country Opens. By Peter Coy. Sept. 17-21 & 25-27. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30, Sun. 2 pm. $10. Free preview tonight; champagne reception on 18th  following opening night show. Hamner Theater, Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999. www.thehamnertheater.com

Anxiety Disorder Support Group 5-6 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. For info, 886-7181 or 941-8933.

Friends of the Staunton Library Book Sale Members only preview; memberships available. 6-8:30 pm. Thru Sat. Book donations welcome. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

Friends of the Waynesboro Library Book Sale 4-8 pm. FOL members only preview; memberships available. Silent auction begins. Thru Sat. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746

Quilt Talk with Daisy Schrock Q&A, conversation, demonstration. 10 am. Free. Churchville Branch Library. 245-5287

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

film

Movies in the Morning  Waynesboro Parks and rec shows various genres. 9:30 am. Free. Waynesboro Senior Center. 942-6735

classes

Dance Beginner Merengue 6:30; advanced Hustle 7:30 pm. $5-$10/hour. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg.432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

Yoga Level I-2 7-week session begins. 6-7:30 pm. $70. Shenandoah Valley Folk Art & Heritage Center Museum, 382 High St., Dayton. Register at 432-9642

lectures

Stealing Democracy Constitution Day Convocation. Speaker Spencer Overton. Election practices and political power/policies. 7:30 pm. Free. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-5438

What Hath God Wrought: The Nineteenth-Century Revolution in Communications Daniel Walker Howe. 5:30-7 pm. Free. Miller Hall Rm 1101, JMU. www.jmu.edu/jmuweb/calendars

World Food Prices: Biofuels, Oil, Droughts, and Demand International Café. Speaker Amy Diduch. Noon. Free. MBC Spencer Center, 110 N. Market St., Staunton. 887-7111

sep 16

events

Beginning Dialogues Series Book Discussion “The Faith Club” by Ranya Idliby. 7 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084. www.stonesoupbooks.net

Great Books Discussion Group 7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

Quilt Talk with Daisy Schrock Q&A, conversation, demonstration. 6:30 pm. Free. Churchville Branch Library. 245-5287

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

music

Elena Martin and Jose Meliton Performing Fresita, Spanish music for two pianos. 8 pm. $10-$13. Carter Center, Bridgewater College. 828-5303

film

Independent & Foreign Film Series 2 films TBA. 4:15, 7 pm. $6. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

classes

Ballroom/Latin/Swing Beginner Salsa 6:30; beginner Waltz 7:30; International Tango 8:30 pm. $5-$10/hour. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg.432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

Belly Dance-Exotic Sensual Egyptian Cabaret. Learn basics, all ages. 6-7 pm, $15, Hburg. Info and registration, 448-1410 or TamiBarksdale@comcast.net

Healing Herbs, Wildflowers, Minerals and Chelation Learn natural healing characteristics. 6-9 pm. $30. Register by Sept. 16. Rosenwald Community Center, Waynesboro. 942-6735

Square Dancing Learn the basics; all ages welcome. Tuesdays for 15 weeks. 7-9 pm. $75 per person/$40 age 10 and younger; first class free with registration. Waynesboro Parks & Rec. Kate Collins Middle School, Waynesboro.  942-6735

West African Hand-Drumming Beginners welcome. 6:30 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084. www.stonesoupbooks.net

Wine 101, An Introduction The Art of Wine Series. $45 per class/$150 for 4. Reservations required. CrossKeys Vineyards, 6011 E. Timber Ridge Rd., Mt Crawford. 234-0505. Schedule at www.crosskeysvineyards.com

Yoga, Mixed Level 7-week session begins. 9:30-11 am. $70. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 718 S. High St., Hburg. Register at 432-9642

lectures

Long-Term Care and Tax-Free Investing Bob Wheatley, financial advisor. JMU Lifelong Learning Institute Brown Bag Lunch Series. 11:30 am. Free. Gilkerson Activity Center, Westover Park, Hburg. 568-2923

sep 15

events

Mystery Book Club 6:30 pm. Free. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 433-7518

music

Pius Cheun, marimbist Broman Concert Series. 8 pm. $5-$12. Francis Auditorium, Pearce Science Center, MBC, Staunton. 887-7294

film

Independent & Foreign Film Series 2 films TBA. 4:15, 7 pm. $6. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

classes

Argentine Tango Level II 6:30; Level III 7:15; Beginner 8 pm. $5-$10/hour. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg.432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

Healthy Cooking 101 for Teens: Making Salads Instructor Barbara Kreuter. Produce from Staunton Farmer’s Market. 4-5:30 pm. Free. Register by Sept. 12. Nelson St. Teen Center, Staunton. 332-3945

Yoga Level 2  7-week session begins. 5:30-7 pm. $70. Trinity Presbyterian Church 718 S. High St., Hburg. Register at  432-9642

sep 14

events

Blue Ridge Community College Folk Arts Festival Handmade crafts, including old-fashioned heritage crafts; food, music, cloggers, pony rides and storytelling for kids. Noon-5. Free. BRCC, Weyers Cave. 453-2358. www.brcc.edu/Visitor/folkarts.htm

Wonderful Works of Traditional and Contemporary Quilts Exhibit Opens. Thru Sept. 27. Patchwork Plus, Dayton. 877-674-4821. www.patchworkplus.com

music

Reflecting China Traditional Chinese music with responses from the West; premiere of jazz work by Chuck Dotas. 4 pm. $8-$18. Trinity Episcopal Church, Staunton. 569-0267. www.stauntonmusicfestival.com

Rough But Natural String Band  2-4 pm. Free. Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm, Blueridge Parkway milepost 5.8 near Waynesboro. 943-4716

film

Independent & Foreign Film Series 2 films TBA. 4:15, 7 pm. $6. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

lectures

The Bearman Speaks Bear attack survivor W.T. Hensley tells his experience; advice about sharing space with bears, avoiding confrontations and what to do if confronted. 2-4 pm. $12. Register by Sept. 6. Rosenwald Community Center, Waynesboro. 942-6735

sep 13

events

American Association of University Women Meeting 10 am. Free. Hburg. 564-2797. General info at www.aauw.org

Middlebrook Library Station Opening Celebration Puppets, clown, balloon animals, music, refreshments. 11-1. 3698 Middlebrook Rd., Middlebrook. 885-1008

Nurturing and Encouraging Women (NEW) Benefit Dinner Serving Ethiopian cuisine; non-profit ministry provides funds for business starts and community efforts for impoverished Ethiopian women. 5-7 pm. Community Mennonite Church, 70 S. High St., Hburg. Info at 432-9064, RSVP to 908-2822

Blue Ridge Community College Folk Arts Festival Handmade crafts, including old-fashioned heritage crafts; food, music, cloggers, pony rides and storytelling for kids. 10-5. Continues Sun. Free. BRCC, Weyers Cave. 453-2358. www.brcc.edu/Visitor/folkarts.htm

Building Supply Auction 9 am. Augusta Expo, Fishersville. 943-3976 or 337-2552. www.augustaexpo.com

Fall Plant Swap Divide and share your landscape plants. Drop off and voucher assignment, 9-10:45; swap begins at 11. Free. Top shelter behind the Armory, Gypsy Hill Park,  Staunton. 332-3945

Men at Work: Historic Trades 9-5 pm. $6-$10. Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton. 332-7850

Plan b Exhibit Opening Paintings by Julie and Scott Keen. Reception 4 pm. Hartzler Library Gallery, EMU. 432-4360

Valley Views and a Little Blues Photography exhibit thru Nov. 30 by Greg Versen. Opening reception/meet the artist. 10-3. SoLace Studios, 193 W. Spotswood Ave., Elkton. 298-5222

Volunteer Tutor Training 2-day training session for English tutors for Skyline Literacy. 9-4. Continues Sept. 20. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. Registration and info at 433-0505 or www.skylineliteracy.org

music

An Evening of Chinese Music Traditional combined with contemporary chamber, vocal and choral works. 7 pm. $8-$18. Trinity Episcopal Church, Staunton. 569-0267. www.stauntonmusicfestival.com

The Commander Cody Band 7:30 pm. $20-$25. Theater at Lime Kiln, off Rt. 60, Lexington. 800-594-8499. www.theateratlimekiln.com

Global Rhythms Concert 7 pm. Free. Francis Auditorium, Pearce Science Center, MBC, Staunton. 887-7111

Molimo High-energy folk rock. 7:30 pm; doors open 6:30. $20, includes food. By reservation only. In the Cabaret at Hamner Theater, Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999. www.thehamnertheater.com

Old-time Mountaintop JAM  All ages, all levels, 10-4. 1st-time fiddlers workshop by Mary Hardy Roberts, 2-4 pm. Free. Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm, Blueridge Parkway milepost 5.8 near Waynesboro. 943-4716

film

Kung Fu Panda 9 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644

Independent & Foreign Film Series 2 films TBA. 4:15, 7 & 9:45 pm. $6. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

classes

Conversational Spanish  Drop in classes. 9:30-11 am. $15 ea./ 4 for $50. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 941-1053 or hispanet@bigplanet.com

Paranormal 101 Workshop Scientific validation, personal experiences and case histories offered by The Core Group of Shenandoah Valley Paranormal Society. 1-5 pm. $30. Register by Sept. 5. Rosenwald Community Center, Waynesboro. 942-6735

The Underground Railroad…Secrets in the Stitches Learn about secret codes used in quilting during Civil War; design quilt square. Children’s Art Network. 10-11:30 am. $10. Class size limited to 15. Info and registration at 885-3329  

sep 12

events

American Girl Lock-in For ages 6-10. Use crafty skills to help Kit Kittredge and family. 4 pm. Free. Register by Sept. 10. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-6354 or 885-3961

Block Party in the ‘Burg Welcome back students. Food, music by BluesTones, Overtones, Madison Project, The Greg Ward Project. 4-8 pm, followed by showing of “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure.” Free. Hburg. Info at www.downtownharrisonburg.org

Laser Tag For all ages. Waynesboro Parks & Rec. 5:30-7:30 pm. $10 for 2 hours. Register by Sept. 3. Ridgeview Park Waynesboro. 942-6735

Quilting “B” Quilters from local Mennonite churches demonstrate quilt making; exhibit of P. Buckley Moss’ quilt collection and her artwork inspired by traditional quilt making. 10-3. P. Buckley Moss Museum, Waynesboro. 800-343-8643

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

Wine Tasting 5-7 pm. Free. Downtown Wine & Gourmet, Court Square, Hburg. 432-9463

film

Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure Dusk; pre-film entertainment, 8 pm. Fridays on the Square. Free. Picnickers welcome. Court Square, Hburg. Rain location Old Dominion Coffee Co. 432-8922. www.FridaysOnTheSquare.com

Independent & Foreign Film Series 2 films TBA. 4:15, 7 & 9:45 pm. $6, $5 students. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

Kung Fu Panda 8 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644

classes

Free Publicity Business Smarts Series. Speaker Patricia May. 7:30-8:30 am. $10 H-R Chamber members, $15 non-members, breakfast included. National College, H’burg. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org

Wedding Survival Drop-In Dance Class For beginners. 6:30-8. $15/person. Parnters/registration not required. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg.432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

lectures

Convocation Speaker Bobby Petrocelli; power of decisions. 8 pm. Free. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-5438

Moving Toward Phosphorus-Based Nutrient Management Plans: Issues and Options Dr. Rory O. Maguire. Suter Science Seminar. 4 pm. Free. Suter Science Center, Rm 104, EMU. 432-4412

sep 11

events

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

Cole Bros. Circus Augusta Expo, Fishersville. 943-3976 or 337-2552. www.augustaexpo.com

Cowgirl Weekend Learn horsemanship, back country trail riding. Thru Sept. 14. $650 all inclusive. North Mountain Outfitter, Swope. 866-481-4400. www.northmtnoutfitter.com

Quilting “B” Quilters from local Mennonite churches demonstrate quilt making; exhibit of P. Buckley Moss’ quilt collection and her artwork inspired by traditional quilt making. Thru Fri. 10-3. P. Buckley Moss Museum, Waynesboro. 800-343-8643

Quilters The Musical Opens. Adapted from the book by Patricia Cooper and Norma Bradley Allen, it celebrates American pioneer women and their role in history. Part of “Quilts: Past, Present & Future” celebration. ShenanArts. Sept 11-14. 8pm Thur.-Sat., 2 pm Sun. $10-$15. Stage 4, Rt. 11 Verona. 248-1868. www.shenanarts.org

Thursday Book Club 10 am. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville, 949-6354 or 885-3961

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

classes

Belly Dance-Exotic Sensual Egyptian Cabaret. Learn basics, all ages. 5:30-6:30, $15/hour or $47 for 4 consecutive classes, Verona Government Center. Info and registration, 448-1410 or TamiBarksdale@comcast.net

Keeping the Books Review basic bookkeeping functions. 2-4:30 pm. $30. Hburg. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org

Latin/Swing  Beginner East Coast Swing 6:30; West Coast Swing Level II 7:30; beginner Rumba 8:30. $5-$10/hour. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg.432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

Tribal Belly Dance For beginners. Instructor: Joy of Fire in the Belly Dance Co. 7 pm. $15/class; $48/month. Shanti, 16 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 383-9144

Yoga 6-week sessions begin. Yoga for Balance, 9-10:30 am; Yoga for Beginners, 5-6:50 pm. Register by Sept. 9. VMRC Wellness Center, 1481 Virginia Ave., Hburg. Call for pricing/registration, 574-3850

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