oct 9
events
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
Thursday Book Club Ages 18+. 10 am. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-6354 or 885-3961
Wine Tasting with Food Pairings Featuring wines of Peaks of Otter Winery. 6-8 pm. Free. South River Restaurant & Wine Shop, 23 Windigrove Dr., Waynesboro. 942-5567
classes
Television Tension Buddy Reed discusses change to digital television; demonstrates installation of converter box. 7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
lectures
Keeping Up With the Jones: The Emergence and Disappearance of a Harrisonburg Family Speaker Dale Harter. Deyerle Program Series. 7 pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475
Narrative and Neurology: Emerging Trends in Literature and Science Gary Johnson, Univ. of Findlay. JMU Visiting Scholars Program. 7 pm. Free. Taylor Hall, Rm. 405, JMU. 568-6472
oct 31
events
Ghosts of Staunton Tours Walking tour of downtown with paranormal investigators; ghostly tales, historic facts; hands-on use of paranormal equipment. Not for young children. 7 & 9 pm. Rain or shine. $5-$10. Reservations recommended. Depart Daily Grind Coffeehouse, 32 S. New St. 448-0094/448-2743. ghostsofstaunton.com
Halloween Party Music, games, crafts, food, costumes. Waynesboro Parks & Rec. 3-5. $3. Register by Oct. 29. Arc of Augusta, 1025 Fairfax Ave., Waynesboro. 942-6735
Halloween Treat Trail 3-5 pm. Downtown Waynesboro. 942-6705. www.waynesborodowntown.org
Haunted Cave Tour 6-10 pm. $10. Thru Sat. Endless Caverns, New Market. 800-544-2283
JMU Homecoming Thru Nov. 2
The Jungle Book—The Musical-  Opens. Musical. ShenanArts. Oct. 31-Nov. 2 & Nov. 7-9. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 pm; Sun. 3 pm. $8-$15. Stage 4, Rt. 11 Verona. 248-1868. www.shenanarts.org
Wine Tasting 5-7 pm. Free. Downtown Wine & Gourmet, Court Square, Hburg. 432-9463
music
EMU Jazz 9 pm. Free. Common Grounds Coffeehouse, University Commons, EMU. 432-4225. www.emu.edu/events
film
Film TBA 4:15, 7 & 9:45 pm. $6, $5 students. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com dance
Friday Night at the Movies New releases. Movie TBA. Free popcorn and soda. 7 pm. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
The Dark Knight 9 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU 432-4644
oct 30
events
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
Design Your Own Bead Jewelry For beginners. Ages 8+. Materials provided. Staunton Parks & Rec. 7-8:30 pm. $35. Register by Oct. 27. Montgomery Hall Park Activity Room, Staunton. 332-3945
Halloweenfest Trick-or-treating, face painting, games, costume contest. 4-7 pm. Downtown Broadway. 896-4992
Haunted Cave Tour 6-10 pm. $10. Thru Nov. 1. Endless Caverns, New Market. 800-544-2283
The Haunting For teens. Ghosts roaming the halls of Booker T. Washington Community Center? Staunton Parks & Rec free event. Call for info 332-3945
Mad Science Laboratory A Halloween spooktacular with floating eyeballs, levitating monsters, creepy potions, special effects and more. 6:30 pm. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
The Women of Troy  Opens. Play by Euripides. Theatre at Bridgewater College. Thru Nov. 2. Thur.-Sat. 8 pm; Sun. 3 pm. $5-$6. Reservations recommended. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-8000
Wine Tasting with Food Pairings Featuring Barboursville Vineyards wines. 6-8 pm. Free. South River Restaurant & Wine Shop, 23 Windigrove Dr., Waynesboro. 942-5567
classes
Quickbooks for Non-Profits Hands-on; management, board, grant, funding applications. 1-5 pm. $75. PBGH, 558 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org
lectures
A History of the Rockingham County Fair Speaker Dennis Cupp. Deyerle Program Series. 7 pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475
oct 29
events
Alzheimer’s Association Best Practices in Dementia Care Education Conference For professionals/family caregivers dealing with persons with dementia. 8-4:30 pm. $25 family caregivers/students; $80-$90 professionals. JMU Festival Conference and Student Center. 434-973-6122. Info and brochure at www.alz.org/cwva
classes
Prenatal Pilates Begins. Mon. thru Dec. 17. Physician consent required. 5:30-6:30 pm. $50-$64. RMH Wellness Center, Hburg. Info and register at 800-433-4580
oct 28
events
Friends of SPL Annual Meeting Dr. John Lane will discuss life relationship between the sacred and the profane. All welcome. 6:30 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
Survivors of Suicide Support Group  7:30 pm. Christ Lutheran Church, 2807 N. Augusta St., Staunton. 383-2902 or 290-COPE. www.griefvirginia.org
Tuesdays with Twain  Discussion of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.†Bring brown-bag lunch; drinks/refreshments provided. 12:30-2 pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475. www.mrlb.com
classes
Tax Issues For Your Business Recordkeeping, forms, withholding, business deductions and more. For small business owner/manager, self-employed. $25. Location TBD. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org
lectures
Preventing Back Pain Speaker Dr. Raymond Wright. JMU Lifelong Learning Institute Brown Bag Lunch Series. 11:30 am. Free. Gilkerson Activity Center, Westover Park, Hburg. 568-2923
Tolstoy Lecture Series in Global Nonviolence Speakers Ayelet and
Tzvika Shahak, parents of Dizengoff terrorist bombing victim. 6:30 pm. Free. Health and Human Services Bldg., Rm 1302, JMU. 568-4060. www.jmu.edu/gandhicenter/
oct 27
events
Gang Awareness Presentation 6-8 pm. Free. Waynesboro Free Methodist Church, 600 Hopeman Parkway, Waynesboro. 942-6757
Women’s Basketball Drop-in games for ages 18+. 6-8 pm. Free. Gypsy Hill Park Gym, Staunton. 241-3384.
classes
Yoga/Pilates 8-week session begins. Adults/children/teens. Drop-ins welcome. The Center, 70 N. Mason St., Ste. 10, Hburg. 432-0644. Schedule at www.thecenterdowntown.com
Prenatal Yoga Begins. Mon. thru Dec. 17. Physician consent required. 5:30-6:30 pm. $50-$64. RMH Wellness Center, Hburg. Info and register at 800-433-4580
lectures
How We Got to Where We Are: A Brief Review of the Right to Refuse Treatment  Dr. Mimi Mahon, Palliative Care & Ethics Assoc. Prof. of Nursing. Suter Science Seminar. 4 pm. Free. Suter Science Center, Rm 104, EMU. 432-4412. www.emu.edu/events
I Can’t Believe You Asked That Speaker Phillip Milano. 7:30 pm. Free. Carter Center, Bridgewater College, 828-5438
oct 26
music
Brass 5 3 pm. $5-$10. BRCC, Weyers Cave. 453-2215. www.brcc.edu/fac
Musical Treats For families. Shenandoah Valley Youth Orchestra. Treats for those in costume. 3:30 pm. Free. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary Building. 432-4277. www.emu.edu/events
A Season for Everyone Beethoven’s Symphony No.6, Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.†Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra. 3 pm. Free. Donations welcome. Waynesboro First Presbyterian Church. www.waynesborosymphonyorchestra.org
Senior Prepatory Recital 5 pm. Free. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary Building. 432-4277. www.emu.edu/events
oct 25
events
Community Health Fair Health screenings, blood mobile, Pegasus and Medevac helicopters. 9-1. Free admission; charge for some screenings. Elkton Community Center, 20593 Blue and Gold Dr. 298-8730
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
Creepy Tales Tours and stories on museum farms. Sundown. Admission charge. Reservations required. Frontier Culture Museum, Off I-81 and I-64 in Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
Ghosts of Staunton Tours Walking tour of downtown with paranormal investigators; ghostly tales, historic facts; hands-on use of paranormal equipment. Not for young children. 7 & 9 pm. Rain or shine. $5-$10. Reservations recommended. Depart Daily Grind Coffeehouse, 32 S. New St. 448-0094/448-2743. ghostsofstaunton.com
Halloween at the Library Activites, games, treats from Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher; during Hburg Halloween on the Square. 9:30-2. Program on bats, 2 pm. Children’s Room, Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475. www.mrlb.com
Halloween in Downtown Staunton Treats at merchants, Halloween vignettes, SDDA witch and craft activity at the Wharf; photos, $2.50; proceeds benefit Children’s Art Network. 10-Noon. Free. Staunton. 332-3867. www.stauntondowntown.org
Halloween on the Square Trick-or-treat at merchants, music, carnival games, crafts, costume contests; vendors offer pumpkin painting, hayrides. 10-2. Free. Downtown Hburg. 432-8922
Haunted Cave Tour 6-10 pm. $10. Thru Oct. 30-31 & Nov. 1. Endless Caverns, New Market. 800-544-2283
Haunted Harrisonburg Guided walking tour of downtown Hburg with Lisa Ha. 7 & 9 pm. $5. Proceeds benefit downtown beautification projects. Reservations recommended. Begins Hardesty-Higgins House, 212 S. Main St., Hburg. 432-8935
JMU Montpelier Fall Color Tour Thru Landmark Forest at Montpelier led by Dr. Norlyn Bodkin, biology professor emeritus, and horticulturist Sandy Mudrinich. 8-2:30. $20-$25. Reservations required. Departs upper parking lot, Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, off University Blvd., Hburg. 568-3194
Oh Crap, I Forgot to Have Kids One-woman show written by/starring Karen Gray. For mature audiences. 7:30 pm. $10. Continues Sun. Hamner Theater, Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999. www.thehamnertheater.com
Sound of Music L.O.T.S. [Learning Opportunities Through Sports]. 2 pm. $30 dinner included. Cornerstone Church of Augusta, 1156 Tinkling Springs Rd., Staunton. 885-1368 or 885-5003/248-3527
Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K/10K Run/Walk. 9 am. Individuals $15 before Oct. 17, $20 after; $10 team rate. Proceeds benefit RMH Breast Cancer treatment. Begins at Gilkerson Community Activities Center, 305 S. Dogwood, Hburg. 433-2474. www.runwalkjog.com/beatbreastcancer
Volunteer Tutor Training 2-day training session for English tutors for Skyline Literacy. 9-4. Continues Nov. 1. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. Registration and info at 433-0505 or www.skylineliteracy.org
music
Nathan Moore 8 pm. $10. King Theater, Stuart Hall, 235 W. Frederick St., Staunton. 466-0059
Old-time Music Jam All ages, all skill levels. Noon-4. Free. Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm, Blueridge Parkway milepost 5.8 near Waynesboro. 943-4716
A Season for Everyone Beethoven’s Symphony No.6, Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.†Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 pm. Free. Donations welcome. First Presbyterian Church, Staunton. www.waynesborosymphonyorchestra.org
film
Shrek the Thrid Kidflix. 2 pm. Free. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
dance
Ballroom Beginner lesson 7:15 pm; dancing 8-10:30. $5-$10. Dayton Learning Center. bailes17@comcast.net
classes
Techniques of Plant Propagation Hand-on workshop with Mark Viette; take home plant divisions. 1:30-3:30 pm. $30/2 for $50. Registration required. Andre Viette Farm & Nursery, 994 Long Meadow Rd., Fishersville. 575-5538. www.inthegardenradio.com
oct 24
events
Afternoon with the Arts Cecilia Carter-Brown discusses creating world-class public art collection at Texas Tech. 5 pm. Free. Highlands Room, JMU Festival Conference and Student Center. 568-6934
Casino Night Greater Augusta Regional Chamber. 6-midnight. $40. Holiday Inn Golf & Conference Center, Staunton. 324-1133
Chris Fulmer Art Exhibit Mixed media. Reception with live music. 8 pm. Exhibit Oct. 1-31. Little Grill Collective, 621 N. Main St., Hburg. 434-3594
Creepy Tales Tours and stories on museum farms. Sundown. Admission charge. Reservations required. Frontier Culture Museum, Off I-81 and I-64 in Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
Fright Night: Kids Halloween Cooking Fun Worm Sandwiches, Swamp Slop and more. Staunton Parks & Rec. 6-7. $18. Register by Oct. 20. Montgomery Hall Park Activity Room, Staunton. 332-3945
Ghosts of Staunton Tours Walking tour of downtown with paranormal investigators; ghostly tales, historic facts; hands-on use of paranormal equipment. Not for young children. 7 & 9 pm. Rain or shine. $5-$10. Reservations recommended. Depart Daily Grind Coffeehouse, 32 S. New St. 448-0094/448-2743. ghostsofstaunton.com
Haunted Cave Tour 6-10 pm. $10. Thru Sun. & Oct. 30-31 & Nov. 1. Endless Caverns, New Market. 800-544-2283
New Works Art Exhibit Artist Patricia Piorkowski Hobbs exhibit of oil painting and monotypes; Oct 1-31; artist reception today, music by David McCaskey and Friends. 5-8 pm. Gallery 234, 234 W. Frederick St., Staunton. 887-2345
Oh Crap, I Forgot to Have Kids One-woman show written by/starring Karen Gray. For mature audiences. 7:30 pm. $10. Continues Sun. Hamner Theater, Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999. www.thehamnertheater.com
Tactical Laser Tag For Staunton/Waynesboro/Augusta middle/high school students. 5-7 pm. Free. Permission slip required. Montgomery Hall Park, Staunton. 332-3945 or 332-3806
Through Different Eyes: The Faces of Poverty in Virginia Photographic essay exhibit opens; thru Nov. 26. Reception and gallery talk 5 pm. Staunton Augusta Art Center, R.R. Smith Center for History and Art, 20 S. New St., Staunton. 885-2028. www.saartcenter.org
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
Eojin Lee, piano Senior recital. 7 pm. Free. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. 432-4225. www.emu.edu/events
The Seldom Scene Bluegrass legends. 8 pm. $23-$25; $3 more at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
classes
Choosing Your Attitude 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
oct 23
events
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
Creepy Tales Tours and stories on museum farms. Sundown. Admission charge. Reservations required. Frontier Culture Museum, Off I-81 and I-64 in Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
Virginia Hunger Symposium BRCC Weyers Cave. Schedule at www.brcc.edu
Writers Read Maggie Anderson reads her poetry. 5:30 pm. $15 includes dinner. Reservations by Oct. 17. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary Building. 432-4168. www.emu.edu/events
classes
Quickbooks Point of Sale Retail Management Inventory, sales, customer tracking. 1-5 pm. $75. PBGH, 558 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org
lectures
Riverbank Farm and the Lewis Family Speaker Lori Dixon. Deyerle Program Series. 7 pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475
oct 22
events
Afternoon Classics Book Discussion Group Reads “Civil War Stories†by Bierce. 2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902
lectures
Bach’s Tuning Diagram for the Well Tempered Clavier Bradley Lehman. JMU Visiting Scholars Program. 7:30 pm. Free. JMU Anthony-Seeger Auditorium. 568-6472
Food and Our Future: Hope and Solutions through Biointensive Farming John Jeavons. Suter Science Seminar. 6:30 pm. Lehman Auditorium, EMU. 432-4412. www.emu.edu/events
Virginia Hunger Symposium World Food Day roundtable discussion. 9:30 am. Free. Thru Oct. 23. BRCC Weyers Cave. Info at www.brcc.edu
oct 21
events
Bedtime Stories For ages 2-6. 6:30 pm. Free. Churchville Branch, Augusta County Library. 245-5287
Beginning Dialogues Series Book Discussion Part II, “Three Cups of Tea†by Greg Mortenson. 7 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084. www.stonesoupbooks.net
Going Green 101: What Does it Mean Simple solutions to “go green.†All ages. 7-8 pm. $8. Payment deadline Oct. 14. Augusta Co. Parks & Rec. Stuarts Draft Elementary, Stuarts Draft. 245-5727
Great Books Discussion Group Reads “The Inherited Clock†by Bowen from The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler. 7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
Tuesdays with Twain Discussion of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.†Bring brown-bag lunch; drinks/refreshments provided. 12:30-2 pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475. www.mrlb.com
WE CARE National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Support Group 6:30 pm. Central United Methodist Church, Staunton. 886-7181
music
Pavlo “Music of the Mediterranean.†7:30 pm. $25 adults/$5 students at door. John Lewis Auditorium, R.E. Lee HS, Staunton. 885-3165/885-4460
film
Independent & Foreign Film Series Elegy and title TBA. 4:15 & 7 pm. $6. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com dance
classes
Making Sense of Retirement Saving/investment strategies for ages 18+. Speaker Edward Jones financial advisor Christian Pechuekonis. Augusta Parks & Rec. 6:30-7:30. $5. Wilson Middle School, Fishersville. 245-5727
Maximize Your Ad Dollars with Targeted Pay-Per-Click Advertising Website analysis and internet marketing efforts; lunch. 11:30-1. $50. Limit 10. 2 S. Main St., Hburg. Register at bluekeyinc.com/lunch
lectures
Virginia Hunger Symposium 9 am: The Local Face of Hunger. 11 am: LifeStraw water purification system. Free. Thru Oct. 23. BRCC Weyers Cave. Info at www.brcc.edu
oct 20
events
artwork Gallery Exhibit Opens. Works by Sam Mitchell, Rachel Kuchta, Andrew Shahan. Thru Nov. 1. artworks, 131 Grace St., Hburg. 568-6261
Campaign 2008 Debate-—Right vs. Left Debaters: Alexandra Acker of Young Democrats of America; Jessica Colon, Young Republican National Federation. 7:30 pm. Free. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College, 828-5438
Women’s Basketball Drop-in games for ages 18+. 6-8 pm. Free. Gypsy Hill Park Gym, Staunton. 241-3384.
film
Independent & Foreign Film Series Elegy and title TBA. 4:15 & 7 pm. $6. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com dance
oct 19
events
Autumn Days Arts & Crafts Festival 10-5. Thru Sun. B St. at Elkton Elementary. 298-92570
Autumn Days Car Show Noon-4. Stonewall Memorial Park, Elkton. 298-1553
Barn Art and Craft Show Works by woodworker John Robson and 16 regional artisans. Thru Sun. 10-5. Free. Timberville. 896-6711. Info & directions www.standingpeoplewood.com
Central Virginia Tour de Quilt Shop Hop Rachel’s Quilt Patch, Staunton and Patchwork Plus, Dayton participate in state-wide quilt shop tour. Noon-5. Info at 540-886-7728
Elkton Fall Festival Flea market, food. 10-5. Free. BlueRidge Park, Elkton. 298-2225
HCM 5th Birthday Celebration Music by John Hadfield at 3:30; games, birthday activities. 2-5. Free. Concert on Court Square lawn, other activities at Harrisonburg Children’s Museum, 30 N. Main St., Hburg. 442-8900. www.hcmuseum.org
In Sweet Accord Shape-note hymn sing. 2-4 pm. $6-$10. Frontier Culture Museum, Off I-81 and I-64 in Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
Pumpkin Fest at Chester Farms Pick your own pumpkin, wagon rides, crafts, food, contests, games, music, cloggers, petting zoo, haunted barn, pony rides. 9-5. Free. Churchville. 337-7282. cestariltd.com
Shenandoah Fall Foliage Bike Festival Rides of 10-100 miles for all ages/skill levels Sat. & Sun. SAG support, food, entertainment. Advance reservations $90 adults; $25 additional walk-in; discount for children. Registration 6:30 am; routes open at 8. Shelburne Middle School, Staunton. 885-2668. Details at www.shenandoahbike.org
music
Massanutten Brass Band 7 pm. Massanutten Presbyterian Church, Rt. 33, 3 miles east of Valley Mall, Penn Laird. massanuttenbrassband@verizon.net
film
Independent & Foreign Film Series Elegy and title TBA. 4:15 & 7 pm. $6. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
oct 18
events
Autumn Days Arts & Crafts Festival 10-5. Thru Sun. B St. at Elkton Elementary. 298-92570
Barn Art and Craft Show Works by woodworker John Robson and 16 regional artisans. 10-5. Free. Thru Sun. Timberville. 896-6711. Info & directions www.standingpeoplewood.com
Book ‘Em Dozens of authors from many genres; book signings; talks on writing, publishing and more. 9-4:30. Free. Book sales benefit literacy, crime prevention organizations. Kate Collins Middle School, Waynesboro. www.bookemfoundation.org
Central Virginia Tour de Quilt Shop Hop Rachel’s Quilt Patch, Staunton and Patchwork Plus, Dayton participate in state-wide quilt shop tour. Thru Oct. 19. 9-8. Info at 540-886-7728
Children’s Harvest Day Pumpkin painting, trick or treat in gardens and more. 1:30-3:30 pm. $10/2 for $15; includes pumpkins, sunflower seeds, goodies, refreshments. Registration required. Andre Viette Farm & Nursery, 994 Long Meadow Rd., Fishersville. 575-5538. www.inthegardenradio.com
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
Elkton Fall Festival Flea market, food. 10-5. Free. BlueRidge Park, Elkton. 298-2225
Ghosts of Staunton Tours Walking tour of downtown with paranormal investigators; ghostly tales, historic facts; hands-on use of paranormal equipment. Not for young children. 7 & 9 pm. Rain or shine. $5-$10. Reservations recommended. Depart Daily Grind Coffeehouse, 32 S. New St. 448-0094/448-2743. ghostsofstaunton.com
Parade of Champions Marching Band Competition Day-long high school band competition. Admission TBA. JMU Bridgeforth Stadium. 568-7000 or 877-201-7543
The People of Harrisonburg Guided walking tour of downtown Hburg with Dale MacAllister. 10 am. $5. Proceeds benefit downtown beautification projects. Reservations recommended. Begins Hardesty-Higgins House, 212 S. Main St., Hburg. 432-8935
Pumpkin Fest at Chester Farms Pick your own pumpkin, wagon rides, crafts, food, contests, games, music, cloggers, petting zoo, haunted barn, pony rides. 9-5. Free. Continues Sun. Churchville. 337-7282. cestariltd.com
Shenandoah Fall Foliage Bike Festival Rides of 10-100 miles for all ages/skill levels Sat. & Sun; new Sat. routes. SAG support, food, entertainment. Advance reservations $90 adults; $25 additional walk-in; discount for children. Registration 6:30 am; routes open at 8. Shelburne Middle School, Staunton. 885-2668. Details at www.shenandoahbike.org
Shivers & Shrieks Ghost stories by storyteller Linda Goodman; refreshments. For ages 8+. 7 pm. Free. On lawn (weather permitting), Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
Staunton 10-Miler Chip-timed 10-mile run, 5K fitness walk for all ages; 1-mile run, ages 6-14; Tot Trot, ages 5 and under. 7 am. $12-$40 depending on event. Proceeds benefit Staunton Boys and Girls Club. Starts Gypsy Hill Park. 457-1123 or www.stauntontenmiler.com
music
Tom & Emily Acoustic folk. 7:30 pm; doors open 6:30. $20/2 for $35, 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
film
Independent & Foreign Film Series Elegy and title TBA. 4:15, 7 & 9:45 pm. $6. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
Tom Sawyer Starring Walter Brennan. 1 pm. Free. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 434-4475. www.mrlb.com
dance
Community Dance Beginner American Social Tango lesson 7 pm; dance (Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Argentine Tango) 8-10:30 pm. $5-$10/hr. Dayton Learning Center, Daton. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
Staunton Contra Dance Music by The McKenzies; caller Becky McKenzie. Intro workshop 7:30 pm; dance 8-11. $7 adults, $4 teens, free under 12. MBC Physical Activities Center, Tams St., Staunton. 887-7017
classes
For Kids Sake Workshop Knowledge, skills and practical aspects of healthy co-parenting for parents and other caregivers who share custody or visitation. Taught by licensed therapist. 9-1. $45. Info at 942-6757
oct 17
events
Central Virginia Tour de Quilt Shop Hop Rachel’s Quilt Patch, Staunton and Patchwork Plus, Dayton participate in state-wide quilt shop tour. Thru Oct. 19. 9-8. Info at 540-886-7728
The Church Basement Ladies Musical comedy. 7:30 pm. $15-$30. JMU Wilson Hall Auditorium. 568-7000 or 877-201-7543
Ghosts of Staunton Tours Walking tour of downtown with paranormal investigators; ghostly tales, historic facts; hands-on use of paranormal equipment. Not for young children. 7 & 9 pm. Rain or shine. $5-$10. Reservations recommended. Depart Daily Grind Coffeehouse, 32 S. New St. 448-0094/448-2743. ghostsofstaunton.com
Pizza & Games Play Scene-It, DDR, Taboo, Apples to Apples or bring your own. For ages 11-18. 5-6:30 pm. Free. Register by Oct. 15. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-6354 or 885-3961
Shenandoah Fall Foliage Bike Festival Begins with registration, 4-9:30 pm; orientation & spaghetti dinner begin at 5. Rides of 10-100 miles for all ages/skill levels Sat. & Sun; new Sat. routes. Advance reservations $90 adults; $25 additional for walk-in; discount for children. Shelburne Middle School, Staunton. 885-2668. Details at www.shenandoahbike.org
Senior Day Line dancing with instructor Brooke Driver, pizza, bingo. 1 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
Sunsets at the Vineyard Wine, food, acoustic folk/rock with Todd Schlabach. Picnics welcome or reserve a meal. Bring lawn chairs. 7-10. $8 includes souvenir wine glass. BarrenRidge Vineyards, Fishersville. 248-3300. www.barrenridgevineyards.com
Three(3) Art Exhibit Opens. Collaborative exhibit of BC, JMU, EMU art departments. Artist reception, 5-7 pm. Cleo Driver Miller Art Gallery, Alexander Mack Memorial Library, Bridgewater College. 828-5684
Wine Tasting 5-7 pm. Free. Downtown Wine & Gourmet, Court Square, Hburg. 432-9463
film
Independent & Foreign Film Series Elegy and title TBA. 4:15, 7 & 9:45. $6, $5 students. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
classes
Couples Date Night in New Delhi Indian cuisine cooking techniques; prepare curry bases and chutneys to take home; eat complete Indian meal. Staunton Parks & Rec. 6-8. $36; on-site childcare $5. Register by Oct. 13. Montgomery Hall Park Activity Room, Staunton. 332-3945
Drop-In Dance Classes Beginner Lindy Hop 7:30 pm. Intermediate Lindy Hop 8:30 pm. $5-$10/hr. No registration or partner required. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
lectures
Steeped in the Traditions of the Past: Material Culture and the Marketing of the Shenandoah Valley Scott Suter, Bridgewater College. Shenandoah Valley Regional Studies Seminar. 3:35 pm. Free. Jackson Hall, Rm. 107, JMU.
oct 16
events
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
Central Virginia Tour de Quilt Shop Hop Rachel’s Quilt Patch, Staunton and Patchwork Plus, Dayton participate in state-wide quilt shop tour. Thru Oct. 19. 9-8. Info at 540-886-7728
Folktales by Firelight Opens.“Hansel & Gretel†and “Little Red Riding Hood†performed by Golden Duck Productions in the Enchanted Kiln at Theater at Lime Kiln. Oct. 16-18 & 23-25. 7:30. $7-$10. Off Rt. 60, Lexington. 800-594-8499. www.theateratlimekiln.com
Wine Tasting with Food Pairings Featuring wines of Lovingston Winery. 6-8 pm. Free. South River Restaurant & Wine Shop, 23 Windigrove Dr., Waynesboro. 942-5567
music
Bill Yates & Friends Tribute to The County Gentlemen with Darren Beachley, Mike Phipps, David Propst, Kevin Church, Terry Pearson, Mark Clifton. 7:30 pm. $13-$15; $3 more at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
classes
Preparing For Retirement 6-8 pm. $12. Register by Oct. 8. Waynesboro Parks & Rec. Rosenwald Community Center, Waynesboro. 942-6735
Your Business: Plan It/ Start It Small business start-up workshop. 6-8:30 pm. $25. BRCC Plecker Center, Weyers Cave. sbdc@brcc.edu. www.valleysbdc.org
lectures
Interaction with Robots David Gustafson, Kansas State. JMU Visiting Scholars Program. 7 pm. Free. ISAT/CS, Rm. 159, JMU. 568-6472
Wehrmacht Autumns: A Look at German WWII POW Camps in the Plains District Speaker Gregory Owens. Deyerle Program Series. 7 pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475
oct 15
events
Movies in the Morning Waynesboro Parks and Rec shows various genres. 9:30 am. Free. Waynesboro Senior Center. 942-6735
Wednesday Book Clubs Brown Bag Book Club, Noon. Wednesday Night Book Club, 7 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
film
Mark Twain, Part 2 PBS documentary by Ken Burns. 7 pm. Free. Part 1 Oct. 8. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 434-4475. www.mrlb.com
classes
Working in Word & Excel Answers for real-life applications; for experienced users. 1:30-3:30. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
oct 14
events
Non-Profit Institute Certificate program for non-profit leaders/managers. 2nd Tues. each month thru April. 8-3 pm. $320. Registration and payment by Oct. 1. Hiner Room, Memorial Hall, JMU. Questions: content 434-6639; registration 568-4253. www.jmu.edu/outreach/nonprofit.shtml
Quickbooks Users Lunch Ask the experts. Noon-1. Free. Reservations required. PBGH, 558 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org
Tuesday Night Book Club For ages 18+. 7 pm. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-6354 or 885-3961
Staunton Library Reading Groups Women with Pens: monthly discussion of under-appreciated female writers; in October, Anne Tyler, 2 pm. Stories Out Loud & In Person: story time for adults, Janie Ballurio reads eerie stories by Shirley Jackson and Edgar Allan Poe, 7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
Survivors of Suicide Support Group 7:30 pm. Christ Lutheran Church, 2807 N. Augusta St., Staunton. 383-2902 or 290-COPE. www.griefvirginia.org
Tuesdays with Twain Discussion of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.†Bring brown-bag lunch; drinks/refreshments provided. 12:30-2 pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475. www.mrlb.com
music
Ellen Schorsch “Name
That Tune,†popular music derived from classical. Music at the Library. Noon. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
classes
Creative Movements Begins. Parent/child class for children ages 3-6. Basic tumbling, dance and gross motor skills using music and various equipment. Tues. thru Dec. 2. 6-6:45 pm. $50-$64. RMH Wellness Center, Hburg. Info and register at 800-433-4580
Search the Internet Learn tricks and use free e-mail services. 9:30-11:30. Free. No registration necessary. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
Square and Line Dance Begins. Learn basics. Tues. thru Nov. 4. 7:30-8:45 pm. $55-$70. RMH Wellness Center, Hburg. Info and register at 800-433-4580
oct 13
events
Birth Matters Birth Circle Informal gathering of mothers and mothers-to-be. 7-9 pm. Free. 661 N. Main St., Hburg. 433-7738. www.birthmattersva.org
JMU Adult Degree Program Info Session Noon-5:50. Memorial Hall, Rm 3165. 568-6824
Women’s Basketball Drop-in games for ags 18+. 6-8 pm. Free. Gypsy Hill Park Gym, Staunton. 241-3384.
Women’s Studio Workshop Exhibit Opens. Thru. Nov. 19. Sawhill Gallery, Duke Hall Rm 101, JMU. 568-6407
lectures
The State of the American Welfare State: Doing More, Achieving Less Christopher Howard, Pamela C. Harriman, William & Mary. JMU Visiting Scholars Program. 7 pm. Free. Health and Human Services Bldg., Rm. 1302, JMU. 568-6472
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