Community bulletin board, calendar of events
Posted: January 3, 2013
Events
Financial Aid Workshop
Shenandoah University will host a regional financial aid workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Stimpson Auditorium of Halpin-Harrison Hall at the Harry F. Byrd Jr. School of Business.
FridayMatt O’Ree Band
The Matt O’Ree Band will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at the Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
For more information, contact 540-955-2004 or go to barnsofrosehill.org.
SaturdayThe Bitter Liberals
The Bitter Liberals will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
For more information, contact 540-955-2004 or go to barnsofrosehill.org.
Celebration of Freedom
The Josephine School Community Museum will have a 150th anniversary celebration of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Clarke County High School auditorium in Berryville. The snow date is Jan. 12.
For more information, call 304-229-4710.
Veterans breakfast
The veterans monthly breakfast will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Golden Corral, 120 Costello Drive, Winchester.
Email iamopaalso@aol.com.
SundayRhythm concert
Adam Ray Rhythm Giants will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
For more information, contact 540-955-2004 or go to barnsofrosehill.org.
Bridal shows
Winchester Bridal Expo will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. More than 40 exhibitors with wedding related products and services will be available. Fashion shows, prizes and giveaways will be part of the activities.
Winter Bridal Marketplace will take place from noon to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Millwood Station Special Event Center, Winchester. It will showcase leading wedding venues, accommodations and wedding professionals. There will be prizes and giveaways.
TuesdayLittle Lions
Little Lions will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Middletown Elementary School in the kindergarten classroom.
This is free and open to kindergartners and parents. Contact Marge Davis 540-869-4809.
Movie showing
The Magic Lantern Theater, the Friends of Handley Regional Library and Barns of Rose Hill will screen the applauded 2012 American documentary, “The Queen of Versailles” (PG) that tells the true story of a couple’s journey from rages to riches to rags in the economic crash.
Handley Library showings are at 7 p.m. Wednesday and at 2 p.m. Jan. 12 in the auditorium, 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester. It is free and open to the public; donations accepted.
The Barns showing is at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville. Admission is $5 with popcorn, wine, beer and sodas for sale.
Visit magiclanterntheater.org.
Writing workshop
Barns of Rose Hill and Clarke County Library present the Secrets of Good Writing Workshop at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday by Publishing Consultant and Writing Coach David Hazard at the Barns of Rose Hill.
It is free and open to the public. Contact 540-955-2004 or director@barnsofrosehill.org.
UpcomingWLT production
“Opus” will take place from Jan. 11 to 13 and Jan. 17 to 20 at the Winchester Little Theatre.
The story is about the world-renowned Lazara Quartet, which is faced with replacing a founding member days before the highest-profile performance of its career.
Call 540-662-3331 for information and tickets.
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
Cliff Campbell will lead a chess club that meets Mondays, except for the first week of the month when the museum is closed, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Jan. 14 to March 25.
Mr. Mark’s Winter Summer Camp Club is a mix of science, art, invention for kids from kindergarten to fourth grade from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan 9 to March 27.
Wee Discoverers, an educational program for youngest visitors and their parents or caregivers, is held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 9 to April 24. Mr. Mark conducts an exploration of world through art, science and humor.
January visiting artist is Donna Gray, who will offer collage activities for children and families.
Visiting Artist’s programs are free with admission from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 12 and from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 13.
Contact 540-722-2020 540-722-2189 or mbraun@discoverymuseum.net or visit discoverymuseum.net.
Free fishing seminar
Jake’s Bait & Tackle is offering a Free Fishing Virginia Seminar at 2 p.m. Jan. 12 in the James Wood High School auditorium.
Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Biologist John Odenkirk will be the guest speaker.
Contact 540-723-4621 or info@jakesbaitandtackle.com.
Ongoing“Walking in a Winter Wonderland”
The “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” light show will continue at Clear Brook Park in Frederick County through Sunday.
The hours are 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call 540-665-5678.
Barns exhibits
“Toys from the Attic” and “Toy Shoppe” will be on exhibit in the Barns of Rose Hill at 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville, through Sunday.
Admission is free. For more information, call 540-955-2004 or visit barnsofrosehill.org.
“The Art of Cross Stitch” will be on display through February in the Virginia National Bank at 186 N. Loudoun St. in Winchester. Admission is free and open to the public during bank hours.
For more information, contact Nina Vassallo at moscownina@aol.com.