coverstory
The Great Believer
Jennie Amison faces the possible end to Gemeinschaft as we know it and refuses to give up.
hindsight
 Feb. 20 - March 20, 2009
outbox
A Fond Farewell to Our Readers
tabletalk
On Food and Words
yesteryear
A Miracle Close to Home
Tide Spring in Northern Rockingham still amazes.
photofinish
lastwords
They Don’t Call it ‘Tax Bite’ for Nothing
Tax preparation has become more painful than hemorrhoids.
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events
Southern Writers Reading Group Reads Frazier’s “Cold Mountain.†Brown-bag okay. Noon. Free. Conference Room, Staunton Public Library. 886-1077 or 887-6178
Wine Dinner and Wine Tasting 6-8 pm. Wine tasting free. South River Restaurant & Wine Shop, 23 Windigrove Dr., Waynesboro, VA 942-5567
classes
Belly Dance  Egyptian Cabaret basics. 6-7 pm. $15. Hburg. Call for location. TamiBarksdale@comcast.net or 448-1410
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events
Alpha Chi Student Research Presentations Student research oral presentations/poster sessions. 9:30 am. Free. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-5438
Blood Wedding Opens. Spanish tragedy of passion, vengeance, love and injustice. JMU Theater. Thru May 2. Tues-Sat. 8 pm. $8-$10. Latimer-Schaeffer Theater, Duke Hall, JMU. Info and tickets 568-7000 or 877-201-7543
Book Discussion “The History of God†by Karen Armstrong. 5:30 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books & Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084
Cloth Diapering Birth Matters Educational Series. 7-9 pm. Free. Clementine, 153 S. Main St., Hburg. 433-7738
Spring Wildflower Walk 1:30 pm. Ridgeview Park Nature Trail (meet at walk bridge), Waynesboro. 942-6735
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
JMU Faculty Recital  Amadi Hummings, viola; Jeffrey Showell, viola. 6 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
JMU Jazz Band 8 pm. $2. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
classes
Belly Dance  Egyptian Cabaret basics. 6-7 pm. $15. Hburg. Call for location. TamiBarksdale@comcast.net or 448-1410
Future Build Designed to reduce out of wedlock births, lower sexually transmitted infection rates. For unmarried age 20-29. 6-9 pm. Augusta Health Care Community Building, AMC, Fishersville. Info and registration at 942-6757
Working the Web  Internet search strategies; evaluating sites. 6:30 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902
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events
Alpha Chi Student Research Presentations Student research oral presentations/poster sessions. 9:30 am. Free. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-5438
Blood Wedding Opens. Spanish tragedy of passion, vengeance, love and injustice. JMU Theater. Thru May 2. Tues-Sat. 8 pm. $8-$10. Latimer-Schaeffer Theater, Duke Hall, JMU. Info and tickets 568-7000 or 877-201-7543
Book Discussion “The History of God†by Karen Armstrong. 5:30 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books & Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084
Cloth Diapering Birth Matters Educational Series. 7-9 pm. Free. Clementine, 153 S. Main St., Hburg. 433-7738
Spring Wildflower Walk 1:30 pm. Ridgeview Park Nature Trail (meet at walk bridge), Waynesboro. 942-6735
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
JMU Faculty Recital  Amadi Hummings, viola; Jeffrey Showell, viola. 6 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
JMU Jazz Band 8 pm. $2. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
classes
Belly Dance  Egyptian Cabaret basics. 6-7 pm. $15. Hburg. Call for location. TamiBarksdale@comcast.net or 448-1410
Future Build Designed to reduce out of wedlock births, lower sexually transmitted infection rates. For unmarried age 20-29. 6-9 pm. Augusta Health Care Community Building, AMC, Fishersville. Info and registration at 942-6757
Working the Web  Internet search strategies; evaluating sites. 6:30 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902
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events
Stonewall Brigade Band Rehearsal New members, all concert band instruments welcome. 8-9:30 pm. Band Building, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 213-3880. www.stonewallbrigadeband.com
Undergraduate Student Juried Art Exhibition Thru May 3. Reception 5-7 pm. Sawhill Gallery, Duke Hall Rm 101, JMU. 568-6407
Vine and Verse Purchase wine, share poetry or just listen. 5:30 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books & Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084
Women’s Basketball Drop-in games for ages 18+. 6-8 pm. Free. Gypsy Hill Park Gym, Staunton. 241-3384
music
JMU Percussion Ensemble  8 pm. $2. Rm 108, Music Bldg., JMU. 568-3481
classes
Online Job-Seeking Basics  Find job openings; register with VA Workforce Connection; fill online application. 6:30 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902
lectures
Aging Adults’ Responses to Hurricane Katrina: Preparedness and Coping Strategies Tammy Henderson. Visiting Scholars Lecture Series. 6 pm. Free. Rm 159 ISAT/CS Bldg, JMU. 568-6472
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events
Antique Bottle & Collectables Show & Sale Hourly drawings, historical displays, souvenir buttons to first 200. 9-3. $3. Food available. Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Hburg. 434-1129
Hike Along North River Headwaters 8-mile roundtrip hike of moderate difficulty in GW National Forest; trail clean-up. Bring hiking shoes, appropriate cool weather clothing, lunch, water. Register at 434-293-8039 or ericg@ntelos.net. Hike info at www.wildvirginia.org
P. Buckley Moss Museum Open House Artist available to sign prints. Thru. April 26. 10-6 pm. P. Buckley Moss Museum, Waynesboro. 343-8643. www.pbuckleymoss.com
Virginia Hot Glass Festival Live demonstrations of glass blowing, flame working, bead making, sand casting, slumping, fusing, skill contests by various artists; Pandora Jewelry trunk show. 9-6. Free. Sunspots Studios, 202 S. Lewis St., Staunton. 885-0678
music
JMU Percussion Ensemble  1 pm. $2. Rm 108 Music Bldg., JMU. 568-3481
JMU Symphony Also School of Music Concerto Competition winners. 3 pm. $2. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
Madison Singers 5 pm. Donations. Location TBA, JMU. Info at 568-3481
classes
Children’s Virtues Classes  Learning through prayers, quotes, singing, drama, art, stories in classes focused on virtues such as truthfulness, thankfulness, justice, contentment and more. Elementary ages. 10-11:30 am. Free. Baha’i Faith Center, 339 N. Lewis St., Staunton. 471-9161
A Gentle Breath: The Heart of Well-Being With Peace Arnold. Simple yogic breathing and other gentle practices. Monthly. 2-5. $35 first class/$25 repeat classes. The Growing Center at the Belle Grae Inn, 515 W. Frederick St., Staunton. Register at 466-6067. www.growing-center.org
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events
Augusta Co. Library Activities 2-4 pm: Dolly Partin’s Imagination Library Kickoff & Literacy Awareness Day. 2-5 pm: Strategerie!, sharpen your skills in Warhammer and other strategic battle games. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-6354 or 885-3961
Native Plant Sale Uncommon plants, shrubs, trees. 9-3. Frances Plecker Education Center, Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, Off University Blvd., Hburg. 568-3194. Plant list at www.jmu.edu/arboretum
P. Buckley Moss Museum Open House Artist available to sign prints. Thru. April 26. 10 am-6 pm. P. Buckley Moss Museum, Waynesboro. 343-8643. www.pbuckleymoss.com
Riverfest 9 am-4 pm. Downtown Waynensboro. 949-7738. www.riverfestwayensboro.org
Save and Spend Make a penny bank; learn to save. 10 am-1 pm. $4.50 admission; under 2 free. Harrisonburg Children’s Museum. 30 N. Main St. Hburg. 442-8900. www.hcmuseum.org
Stark Raving Sane Benefit 5:30-9 pm. ASC Blackfriar’s Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton 851-1733. Info at www.americanshakespearecenter.com
Stuart Little Craft  2 pm. Free. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475
Valley Plane Pull Teams of 5-8 people pull 8,000 lb. King Air Twin TurboProp; 2 pulls of 150 ft. $500 per team. Family activities, food, plane rides more. 11 am. Free for spectators. Proceeds benefit Community Mediation Center. Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, Weyers Cave. Info and registration at www.weworkitout.org
Wool Days Sheep shearing, wool carding and spinning. 9-5 pm. $6-$10. Frontier Culture Museum, Off I-81 and I-64, Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
Virginia Hot Glass Festival Live demonstrations of glass blowing, flame working, bead making, sand casting, slumping, fusing, skill contests by various artists; Pandora Jewelry trunk show. 9-6. Free. Sunspots Studios, 202 S. Lewis St., Staunton. 885-0678
classes
Optimizing Health with Herbs and Medicinal Foods With Anne Hunter. Nutritional power of several herbs/foods; learn how to incorporate into diet. 9-noon. $35. The Growing Center at the Belle Grae Inn, 515 W. Frederick St., Staunton. Register at 466-6067. www.growing-center.org
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events
Arbor Day Tree Sale  Blooming, native and rare trees; 15% teacher discount with id. 9-4. Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, Off University Blvd., Hburg. 568-3194. www.jmu.edu/arboretum
Carrier Arboretum Guided Tour 30 min. For ages 50+. Hburg Parks & Rec. 11 am. Free. Register by April 9. Meet at Arboretum entrance, off University Blvd., Hburg. 433-9168
Greater Augusta Regional Chamber Golf Tournament 11 am. Staunton Country Club. 324-1133. www.augustachamber.org
Go Green with Sandy Greene Learn about CLEAR program in Augusta Co. 4 pm. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-6354
P. Buckley Moss Museum Open House Artist available to sign prints. Thru. April 26. 10-6 pm. P. Buckley Moss Museum, Waynesboro. 343-8643. www.pbuckleymoss.com
Tweens & Teens Talk Books Discusses “The Graveyard Book†by Neil Gaiman. 2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902
Wine Tasting 5-7 pm. Free. Downtown Wine & Gourmet, Court Square, Hburg. 432-9463
Wine Tasting 5:30-7 pm. Free. The Wine Cellar, 8 Byers St., Staunton. 213-WINE
Wool Days Sheep shearing, wool carding and spinning. Thru Sat. 9-5 pm. $6-$10. Frontier Culture Museum, Off I-81 and I-64, Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
music
The Arcos Trio Guest Artists Concert. 8 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
J.D. Crowe and the New South Bluegrass. 7:30 pm. $12-$25. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. Info/tickets at 568-7000 or 877-201-7543
film
Friday Night at the Movies  New releases, free popcorn/soda. 7 pm. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
dance
Swing Dance Party 7:30-9:30 pm. No pre-registration/no partner required. $3-$5. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
classes
Golden Paints Demonstration  See how products work on paper/canvas. Noon-2 $20. Shenandoah Valley Art Center, 126 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. 949-7662. www.svarcart.com
Jump Start Dance Class  Beginner East Coast Swing, 6:30 pm. No registration/partner necessary. $5-$10. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
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events
The Baker’s Wife Opens. BC Theatre Student Showcase. April 23-26. Thur.-Sat. 8 pm, Sun 3 pm. $5-$6. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. Reservations at 828-5631
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
One-Act Opera Scenes By JMU students. 8 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
Shakespeare’s Birthday Party 7:30-9 pm. ASC Blackfriar’s Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton 851-1733. Info at www.americanshakespearecenter.com
WE CARE National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Support Group 6:30 pm. Central United Methodist Church, Staunton. 886-7181
Wool Days Sheep shearing, wool carding and spinning. Thru Sat. 9-5 pm. $6-$10. Frontier Culture Museum, Off I-81 and I-64, Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
music
JMU Faculty Recital  Beth Chandler, flute; Paulo Steinberg, piano. 6 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
classes
Belly Dance Egyptian Cabaret basics. Thur. 5:30-6:30 pm. $15/hr.; 4 consecutive sessions $47. Augusta Parks & Rec. Verona. Register at TamiBarksdale@comcast.net or 448-1410
Body Rolling Use 6-10 in. balls to work specific muscles. Thur. thru May 7. 9:30 am. $55-$67. RMH Wellness Center, Hburg. Info and registration at 433-4580
QuickBooks Simple Start  Try Quickbooks. 1-4. $35. PBGH, 558 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org
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events
Afternoon Classics Book Discussion Group Reads “Looking Backward,†by Bellamy. 2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902
Baha’I Faith Fireside Open discussions about spirituality; topics include meaning of life, oneness of God, oneness of all religions, equality of men & women and more. 7:30 pm. Free. Baha’I Faith Center, 339 N. Lewis St., Staunton. Info at 885-6797
Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars 4:30 & 7 pm. Thru Thur. Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Hburg. www.gotothercircus.com
Disagreeing on Everything: A Debate on Attaining Peace in the Middle East Debaters Anisa Mehdi; Michael Lame. 7:30 pm. Free. Carter Center, Bridgewater College. 828-5438
Dupont, Mississippi  Opens. Play by Mark Landon Smith. A hilarious romp through Southern culture. April 22-26. Wed.-Sat. 7:30 pm; Sun. 3 pm. $5; students free. BRCC Fine Arts Center, Weyers Cave. 453-2215. www.brcc.edu/fac
Home and Garden Tour  Four properties near downtown Hburg; “Floral Abundance†quilt display, container gardening demonstration with ticket. Virginia Garden Week. 10-5. $20 advance full ticket; $25 day of full ticket; $10 single site. Info, local ticket outlets, advance sales at www.vagardenweek.org/schedule-harrisonburg.php
Waynesboro Farmers Market Opens. Wed. 3-7 pm thru Sept. 30. Pavilion at Constitution Park, Waynesboro. 649-4594 or 942-6705
Wildflower Walk Led by Director Jan Sievers Mahon; begins with poetry reading at Frances Plecker Education Center at 1:30 pm. Part of Historic Garden Week. 2 pm. Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, Off University Blvd., Hburg. 568-3194. www.jmu.edu/arboretum
Wool Days Sheep shearing, wool carding and spinning. Thru Sat. 9-5 pm. $6-$10. Frontier Culture Museum, Off I-81 and I-64, Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
music
JMU Choruses & Choir Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Treble Chamber Choir. 8 pm. $2. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
U.S. Army Field Band Clarinet Quartet 6:30 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
Youth Handbell Concert Participants from Redeemer Classical Handbell Festival. Reception follows. 2:15 pm. Free. Stuart Pavilion Massanetta Springs, Hburg. Directions at massanettasprings.org. 578-1242.
classes
Introduction to Digital Photography 4 consecutive Wed. Taught by Corey Ericson. 3-5 pm. $50-$60. Proceeds benefit Art Center. Shenandoah Valley Art Center, 126 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. 949-7662. www.svarcart.com
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events
All the Things I Want to Say  Opens. Original musical by student Kelly Schaff. JMU Experimental Theater. Thru April 25. Both shows Tues.-Sat. 8 pm; also Sat. at 2 pm. $2. Tickets at box office Mon. before show, 4-7 pm and 2 hours before show. Theatre II, S. Main St. next to Kinkos, Hburg. www.jmu.edu/theatre/prod.htm
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
Book Discussion  “Holocaust Remembrance Day: Suite Francais†by Irene Nemirovsky. 7 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books & Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084
Collected Stories Opens. The Playhouse and EMU Theater. April 21-25. 7:30 pm. $10. Mainstage Theater, EMU University Commons. 432-4582
Family Fun Night  Play Milton Bradley games; ages 3+. 6:30 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
Great Books Discussion Group  7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
Math and Art: Beautiful Rigor  Student work from spring IVS studio seminar; reception 11-1. Institute for Visual Studies. Rm. 208, Roop Hall, JMU. 568-2527 or 568-5661
Stuart Little Craft 3:30 pm. Elkton Community Library, 106 N. Terrace Ave. 298-2964
music
Music Faculty Artist Series James Richardson and Shannon Kiser, baritone duets. 7:30 pm. Free, donations welcome to benefit music scholarship fund. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. 432-4225
classes
Belly Dance  Egyptian Cabaret basics. 6-7 pm. $15. Hburg. Call for location. TamiBarksdale@comcast.net or 448-1410
E-Mail Essentials Create, send, receive messages. 6:30 pm. Free. No registration needed. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
Future Build Designed to reduce out of wedlock births, lower sexually transmitted infection rates. For unmarried age 20-29. 6-9 pm. Augusta Health Care Community Building, AMC, Fishersville. Info and registration at 942-6757
QuickBooks Quick Topics: Shopping Card & Merchant Services  Monthly brown-bag lunch series. 11-noon. $10. PBGH, 558 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org
lectures
Garden Lore Ian Robertson, designer Richmond Botanic Gardens and UVA President’s Garden. 7 pm. Free. JMU Festival Conference and Student Center. 568-3194. www.jmu.edu/arboretum
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events
Friends Mystery Club 6:30 pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 433-7518
JMU Student Art Exhibit Opens. Works by Aimee George, Marangelie Caballero, Robby Walker, Lauren Hagy; reception 5-7 pm. artworks Gallery, 131 Grace St., Hburg. 568-7175
Stonewall Brigade Band Rehearsal New members, all concert band instruments welcome. 8-9:30 pm. Band Building, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 213-3880. www.stonewallbrigadeband.com
Women’s Basketball Drop-in games for ages 18+. 6-8 pm. Free. Gypsy Hill Park Gym, Staunton. 241-3384
lectures
African Safari Kurt Plowman shares experiences. 7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
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events
Barbecue and Bluegrass With silent auction. Fundraiser for the Center for Marriage and Family Counseling. 1-3. $25. Purchase tickets by April 8. Clementine, 153 S. Main St., Hburg. Info & tickets at 433-1546
Confederate Heritage Weekend Living history demonstrations by 10th VA Infantry, tours, wagon rides, music. 1-5. Free. Miller-Kite Museum (Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters), 310 E. Rockingham St., Elkton. 578-3046. historyed@msn.com
Edward III Staged reading by regional actors. 7:30 pm. Free. ASC Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. 851-1733. 877-MUCH-ADO. www.americanshakespearecenter.com
Kids Kabaret Silly songs by Bill Wellington, Steve the Magic Guy, and “Tales in Tandem†by storytellers Joan and Mack Swift. 3-5 pm. $5-$7. McCracken Hall at Trinity Church, 214 W. Beverley St., Staunton. Reservations at 885-3211
Our Community Place Annual Plant Sale Native perennials, herbs, bushes, berries, bulbs, etc. 10-2. Proceeds benefit OCP. 17 E. Johnson St., Hburg. 433-7738
Riverside Farm Barn Sale Antiques, furniture, glassware, household goods. 2155 Island Ford Rd., Off Rt. 33 East, McGayhesville. 578-2665
Virginia Fly Fishing Festival Lectures, demonstrations, exhibits, food, music, wine tasting, raffles. $15; under 16 free. Constitution Park, downtown Waynesboro. 836-9367. www.vaflyfishingfestival.org
Wildlife Center Open Houses See inner workings of wildlife hospital; meet animals. 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm. Free. Reservations required. Wildlife Center of Virginia, Waynesboro. 942-9453
music
BC Spring Concert Sacred touring repertory. Concert Choir, Chorale, Handbell Choir. 7:30 pm. Free. Carter Center, Bridgewater College. 828-5303
EMU Chamber Singers  Works by Bach, Mendelssohn, folk song settings from British Isles, spirituals, hymn singing. 7 pm. Free, donations welcome to benefit EMU music scholarship fund. Park View Mennonite Church, N. College Ave., Hburg. 432-4225
JMU String Chamber Ensembles 7 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
Massanutten Brass Band  Works by Shostakovich, Paganini, more. 7:30 pm. $5-$20; buy 2 get 1 free. R.E. Lee HS Auditorium, 1200 N. Coalter St., Staunton. 886-6186. www.valleysymphonic.org
film
Travelers and Magicians  From Bhutan. Foreign Film Series. 5:30 pm. Discussion follows. Free. Common Grounds Coffeehouse, University Commons, EMU. 432-4467
classes
Herbal Medicine for Infants and Children With Anne Hunter. Herbs/foods for building immune system and healing common childhood illnesses/injuries. 2-5 pm. $35. The Growing Center at the Belle Grae Inn, 515 W. Frederick St., Staunton. Register at 466-6067. www.growing-center.org
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events
Historic Garden Tour April Walk Led by JMU Prof. Emeritus Norlyn Bodkin. 10 am. Free. Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, Off University Blvd., Hburg. 568-3194. www.jmu.edu/arboretum
Brocks Gap Heritage Day Historic photo displays of area families, community life, local and regional history resources, authors, researchers. Bring old documents/photos of Brocks Gap families. 11-4. Free. Fulks Run Elementary School. 540-662-1475
Careers for the 21st Century Cosmetology demonstration. 10-11:30. $4.50 admission; under 2 free. Harrisonburg Children’s Museum. 30 N. Main St. Hburg. 442-8900. www.hcmuseum.org
Confederate Heritage Weekend Living history demonstrations by 10th VA Infantry, tours; Jackson stew available. 10-4:30. Free. Miller-Kite Museum (Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters), 310 E. Rockingham St., Elkton. 578-3046. historyed@msn.com
Earth Day Exhibits, demonstrations, learning activities for all ages. 9-Noon. Free. Byers St. Parking Lot, Wharf, Staunton (Rain location, 2nd floor Sunspots Studio). 885-0678. caroline@sunspots.com
Kid’s Trout Fishing Day at Silver Lake Ages 15 and younger. 10-4. Free. Silver Lake Rd., Dayton. www.rockinghamcountyva.gov
Let the Games Begin Wii, DDR, or bring your own game; pizza provided. Ages 10-18. Register by April 15. Noon-1:30 pm. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-6354
Musical Petting Zoo Musical instrument open houses; demonstrations; hands-on activities. 11-1. $2. Proceeds benefit “The Reading Road Show.†JMU Music Bldg. 908-2557
Riverside Farm Barn Sale Antiques, furniture, glassware, household goods. Thru Sun. 2155 Island Ford Rd., Off Rt. 33 East, McGayhesville. 578-2665
Senior Art Exhibit Openings. Works by Mattie Horning, Tyler Coblentz, Tyler Grove in Hartzler Library; reception 7 pm. Works by Andrew Gascho, Angelica Lorisme, Erica Yoder, Conad Gross in Student Gallery, University Commons; reception 7:45 pm. Both exhibits thru April 26. EMU. 432-4360
Virginia Fly Fishing Festival Lectures, demonstrations, exhibits, food, music, wine tasting, raffles. Thru Sun. 9-5. $15; under 16 free. Constitution Park, downtown Waynesboro. 836-9367. www.vaflyfishingfestival.org
Virginia Garden Week Tour Four houses and garden in Staunton’s Baldwin Place neighborhood; plus Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum garden. 10-5. $20 advance; $25 tour day. Info, local ticket outlets, advance sales at www.vagardenweek.org/schedule-staunton.php
music
JMU Steel Band 1 pm. $2. Rm. 108, Music Bldg, JMU. 568-3481
Madison Singers 5 pm. Donations. Otterbein United Methodist Church, 176 W. Market, Hburg. 568-3481
Music at the Market Harrisonburg Harmonizers. 9-11. Staunton Augusta Farmers Market, Warf parking lot, Johnson St., Staunton. 448-1937
dance
Blue Crew Dance Group  10-1. $4.50 admission; under 2 free. Harrisonburg Children’s Museum. 30 N. Main St. Hburg. 442-8900. www.hcmuseum.org
Hollywood to Broadway Spring Dance Dress as favorite movie/play character or formal attire; costume parade, prizes. 8-10:30 pm. $8-$12. Dayton Learning Center, Dayton. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
Staunton Contra Dance  Herschel Nelson, caller; music by Floor Play. Intro workshop 7:30 pm; dance 8 pm. $7 adults, $4 teens, free under 12 & MBC students. MBC Physical Activities Center, Tams St., Staunton. 280-2330/280-2335 or 887-7018
classes
Sheet Mulch “Lasagna†Gardening Use recyclable materials to suppress unwanted vegetation & weed seed germination, retain moisture, enhance soil. 9-11 am. $30. The Growing Center at the Belle Grae Inn, 515 W. Frederick St., Staunton. Register at 466-6067. www.growing-center.org
lectures
Holocaust Survivor, Joe Dzuibak 10-noon. Free. Blue Ridge Church of Christ, 1275 Goose Creek Rd., Fishersville, VA 949-79856
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