Community bulletin board — calendar of events
Posted: March 14, 2013
Events
TodayPHW lecture series
Preservation of Historic Winchester’s “Lunch and Learn” lecture series will begin at noon today in the Lewis-Jones Knitting Mill at 126 N. Kent St.
The topic: “How to Stay Warm and Retain Historic Integrity with Modern Storm Windows” by Jay Reyher.
Visit phwi.org/lectures.php.
Long Branch lectures
The Long Branch Historic House and Farm’s Nancy St. Clair Talley 2013 Lecture Series will begin at 6:30 p.m. today with Patrick Smithwick discussing his books on steeplechase.
The cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call 540-837-1856.
“Godspell Jr.”
Apple Creative Theater’s performances of “Godspell Jr.” will be held at 7:30 p.m. today and Friday at St. Paul’s-on-the-Hill Episcopal Church, east of Winchester.
Tickets cost $6. Call 540-664-1089.
Friday“Shamrock the Arts”
The Shenandoah Arts Council will “Shamrock the Arts” with a performance of The Whitlocks from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday in The Cellar at OakCrest Cos. in Winchester.
Tickets cost $25. Call 540-667-5166.
Bistro concert
The Irish band Celtic Marc will play at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Bistro at Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury.
The cost is $10 at the door. Call 540- 665-0156.
Barns concert
The Barns of Rose Hill will present a concert featuring The Angostura Liberals, opening for Chris McMurtry at 8 p.m. Friday.
Tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Call 540-955-2004.
Indoor yard, bake sale
Fairview Lutheran Church, Gore, will hold an indoor yard and bake sale Friday and Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m.
Saturday
LFCC Spring Show
Lord Fairfax Community College’s Spring Show will begin at 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday in the William H. McCoy Theatre of the Alson Smith Building on the Middletown campus.
Tickets cost $2 for adults and $1 for children 10 and younger. To reserve tickets, contact 540-868-7240 or sryker@lfcc.edu.
A preshow event will begin 90 minutes before each performance in the Corron Conference Center. Free ice cream, hand- and face- painting and cake and candy walks are planned. Concessions will be sold.
Poker party
Preservation of Historic Winchester will hold a St. Patty’s Day Poker Party from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday in the Grim-Moore House at 510 S. Loudoun St.
Chips will cost $20. All proceeds will benefit PHW; no cash prizes will be offered.
Call 540-667-3577.
French and Indian War Foundation celebration
The French and Indian War Foundation will host “Celebrating our Scots-Irish Heritage” at 6 p.m. Saturday in The George Washington Hotel at 103 E. Piccadilly St. in Winchester.
Tickets cost $65. Call 540-665-2046.
Headley House tour
An Empty House Tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday in Head-ley House at Long Green (498 Long Green Lane).
The admission fee is $5 per person. The house and gardens will be redone for a designer showcase in September.
Call 540-313-9268.
Little League dinner
The Clarke County Little League will hold a dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the Blue Ridge Fire Hall.
The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 10, and free for ages 5 and under.
The proceeds will go toward lights on baseball fields at the Clarke County Parks and Recreation Department.
Call Charles Wright at 540-550-6100.
Barns concert
The Barns of Rose Hill at 95 Chalmers Court in Berryville will present a concert featuring On the Bus, a Grateful Dead tribute band, and Moogatu at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Call 540-955-2004.
Russian Pancake Day
The Collage Club will hold a Russian Pancake Day (Maslenitsa) from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the children’s room at Handley Regional Library in Winchester.
The entertainment will include Russian dancing and music. The event is free and open to the public.
Fellowship dinner
Kernstown United Methodist Church will hold a community fellowship dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
A free-will offering will be taken.
Call 540-667-7298.
Ceremonial concert
The Metropolitan Women’s Choir and a special cast will present a ceremonial concert for the proposed Korean War Memorial in Jim Barnett Park at 6 p.m. Saturday in Braddock Street United Methodist Church.
Admission is free.
Call 540-532-6802 or 540-667-3999.
Aspiring Writers Workshop
Writing coach David Hazard will offer an Aspiring Writers Workshop Saturday in the Benham Room of Handley Library at 100 W. Piccadilly St. in Winchester.
A session for young writers is planned from 10 a.m. to noon and another for adult writers will be held from 1 to 4 p.m.
The cost is free, but registration is limited. Contact 540-662-6046, ext. 31.
Coin show
The Winchester Coin Club will sponsor a coin show from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Washington Room of the Hampton Inn at 1204 Berryville Ave. in Winchester.
Bluemont Country Dance
A Bluemont Country Dance featuring The 8th of January will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday at Hillsboro Old Stone School.
Tickets cost $10 for adults or $7 for seniors, students and Bluemont members.
Call 540-955-8186.
Stephens City Hop-In
The Stephens City Hop-In will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Newtown Commons.
The event includes an Easter egg hunt, games, face-painting, a visit from the Easter bunny and refreshments — all for children in the third grade and younger.
The hunt for preschoolers and kindergartners will begin at 2:15 p.m.; for older children, the hunt will start at 2:45.
Easter celebration
The Apple Blossom Mall will hold its Easter Celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the J.C. Penney court.
Call 540-665-0202.
Film showing
“Moonrise Kingdom” will be shown at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Handley Library auditorium in Winchester and at 7:30 p.m. March 21 at the Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville.
The film is rated PG-13 and runs for an hour and 34 minutes. The showing is free at Handley and costs $5 at the Barns.
Pancake breakfast
A pancake breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Little Mountain United Methodist Church on Cedar Grove Road in Frederick County.
A free-will donation will be taken.
Call 540-667-0473 or 540-667-6786.
Prepper expo
The 2013 Berryville Prepper Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at John Enders Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company.
Donations will be accepted at the door.
Spaghetti dinner
Louise’s Angels will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the Congregational Christian Fellowship Church at 2908 Middle Road.
The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10.
Pancake breakfast
A pancake breakfast will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia United Methodist Church in Stephens City.
The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children 3 to 12 and free for those 2 and under.
The proceeds will benefit the preschool scholarship fund.
Winchester Musica Viva
Winchester Musica Viva will celebrate the 100th anniversary of composer Benjamin Britten’s birth with concerts at 8 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winchester.
Tickets cost $15. Students with identification and children under 10 will be admitted free.
Visit winchestermusicaviva.org.
SundaySt. Patrick’s Day celebration
The Barns of Rose Hill will hold a St. Patrick’s Day celebration — featuring Winchester Celtic Circle, Melissa Dunning and Fiddlin’ Dave and Morgan — at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Call 540-955-2004.
“What’s Green at Blandy?”
Blandy Experimental Farm will offer “What’s Green at Blandy?” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, featuring a tour of the gardens and grounds to view a spring display of wild flowers and flowering trees.
The cost is $10 ($8 for members) and $20 for a family. To register, call 540-837-1758, ext. 0.
Basket bingo
Longaberger basket bingo to benefit the Round Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the fire hall.
The cost is $25 at the door or $20 in advance.
Call 540-327-6820 or 540-877-1402.
Caring Bunny
Caring Bunny will hop into the Apple Blossom Mall in Winchester for children with special needs and their families from 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday in the J.C. Penney court.
Participants should enter the mall through the food court. Call 540-665-0202.
Winchester Pipes and Drums pub tour
The 10th Annual Pub Tour of City of Winchester Pipes and Drums will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday at five Winchester restaurants: Buffalo Wild Wings, Cork Street Tavern, Union Jack Pub, Brewbakers and Piccadilly’s Public House.
Donations will benefit the band. Visit winchesterpipesanddrums.org.
MondayUsed Book Sale
The Friends of Handley Regional Library’s Spring Used Book Sale will begin with a preview night for members from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Bowman Library near Stephens City.
Memberships cost $10 and are available at the door. The public sale will continue Tuesday through March 23.
Contact 540-662-6046, ext. 31, or booksale@handleyregional.org.
Cajun concert
The Barns of Rose Hill will present a concert featuring the Cajun, Creole and old-time Appalachian music of Dirk Powell and Cedric Watson at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
Tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Call 540-955-2004.
TuesdayClass reunion meeting
The Handley High School Class of 1963 will hold a planning meeting for its 50th reunion at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at 609 S. Braddock St.
Call 540-662-5238.
Eggcessible Hunt
The Winchester Parks and Recreation Department will hold its free Eggcessible Hunt for children with special needs (ages 2 to 14) from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in the gym at Jim Barnett Park.
Call 540-662-4946.
Wednesday
Muslim Journeys
The Alson H. Smith Jr. Library and the College of Arts and Sciences at Shenandoah University will host a free reception featuring the resources in the “Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the library.
At 7 p.m., the documentary “Prince Among Slaves” will be shown in Henkel Hall’s Hester auditorium. Author Terry Alford will attend the reception and introduce the film.
The series is free and open to the public.