In & Around Greene

Contributed
Published: April 10, 2008

April 10
Greene County Library’s The Big Read, “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, is Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. Nick Patler, author and historian, will speak on “Killing the Mockingbird: Historical and Contemporary Efforts to Ban To Kill a Mockingbird.“

April 11
Spanish classes, sponsored by International-community.org, will be offered every Friday, from 5-6 p.m. beginning April 11 at The church, 2504 Amicus Rd., Stanardsville. Beginners level classes taught by bilingual Spanish teacher from Blue Ridge School. For more information and to register, contact 985-7895.

April 12
The second alumni day scheduled for April 12 has been canceled.

The Montpelier Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Saturday, April 12, at 10 a.m. at Madison Presbyterian Church. A $6 brunch reservation check needs to be received by chapter treasurer by April 5. The program “My Trip to Normandy” will be presented by Montpelier chapter member, Cornelia Koeppel.

Cow patty bingo will be held at William Monroe High School football practice field April 12 at 12-noon. The event will support the William Monroe football team. Bingo spots purchased up to 12-noon that day. First prize is $200, second $100 cash and third is $50 cash. Buy one square for $5, 2 for $8 or 3 for $10. Questions, call 985-1397.

There will be a meeting at Mt. Paran Cemetery for all interested relatives and friends Saturday, April 12 at 2 p.m. It is important that you attend.

April 12 & 26
The Red Cross will be offering free CPR courses (regular price is $75 per person) Saturday, April 12, Standard First Aid and Adult CPR/AED and Saturday, April 26, Adult CPR/AED. The training courses are funded by a grant and are free to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. Pre-registration required, call 434-979-7143 and ask for Brett Stauffer.

April 12-19
For the seventh year, the Greene County Ruritan Club is sponsoring a spring road cleanup week, April 12-19 with teams cleaning most of the two-lane country roads. A typical team of two will work each side of a road section of about two miles in about 2 to 3 hours; if you have more people it goes faster. This is a chance to get a road near you ready for spring and summer. Ask the neighbors to join in, it won’t take long and it will help provide unspoiled landscape in the best parts of Greene County. Call Carl Schmitt at 985-9815 to participate.

April 13-17
The week of April 13-19 is National Crime Victims Rights Week in honor of the week an exhibit will be on display at Greene County Library. Interesting information concerning victims of crime will be available, as well as handouts on the subject. Please take time to come by and visit the display and speak with Micki Watson, Victim Witness Assistance Director.

April 15
You are invited to the JABA Community Center, 222B Main Street, Stanardsville, for an open house from 9 a.m. to 12-noon on April 15. Lunch will be provided.

April 16
A free Greene County TRIAD Workshop for all seniors over 50 years old will be at 10 a.m. April 16 at 222 Main St., Library Building, Stanardsville. Guest speaker will be Bill Theo speaking on “Keeping History Safe.“ If you have questions call Beverly at 434-990-0225.

April 18
Wes Iseli’s Magic and Illusion Show is Friday, April 18 at William Monroe High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m., sponsored by Ruckersville Elementary School. Admission is $6 per person, five and under free; advance tickets are $5 and available at RES. Food will be available for purchase and there will be a bake sale.

April 19
Greene County Department of Social Services’ free training - Child Care Provider In-service with two new classes to be held at Greene County Child Care Center, 204 New Life Drive, Ruckersville. Y Art?  Everybody Wins Discipline will be held Saturday, April 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; a hot topic for all child care providers. Presentations will be given by Suzanne Giannini, a Child Care Educator and Consultant, who has worked in children’s services for over a decade.Pre-registration deadline is three days prior to workshop; to register contact Amie Huddleston at 434-985-5246 or fax name, address, phone number and the workshop you wish to attend to 434-985-5266.

The Greene County Virginia Area Homeschoolers is holding an International Fair (similar to a science fair but with countries instead of experiments) April 19 at 6 p.m. at Spring Hill Baptist Church. For more information, visit http://www.gcvah.info.

The Deanes will have a bluegrass gospel music benefit concert for Sue Lam Saturday, April 19, at William Monroe High School, Stanardsville, at 7 p.m. Sue has had stem cell transplant treatment for Amyloidosis (a blood disorder) at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and your donations will help with the expenses of the treatment. Advance tickets are available at the Music Store, 985-7133; Lydia Mountain Country Store, 985-7575 and Great Valu, 985-7279. For more information call Diana at (434) 506-4822.

Saturday, April 19, from 5-7 p.m. Habitat for Humanity of Greene County welcomes you to an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner at Stanardsville Baptist Church, Rt. 230, one block north of Business 33 in downtown Stanardsville. Menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, macaroni and cheese, salad, garlic bread, drink and dessert at $7 for adults, children 2 to 6, $4 and under 2, free.

Dance the Night Away at the Senior Dinner Dance Saturday, April 19 from 6-9 p.m. at Senior Center, 1180 Pepsi Place, Charlottesville. Call Beverly at 434-990-0225 for a free ticket. RSVP by April 11.

The Greene County Historical Society’s annual meeting for all members will be April 19 at 4 p.m. at Greene County Courthouse. There will be a program and election of officers and board members. The public is invited. The program is “Memories of Main Street” Residents of Stanardsville during the 1930s through 1950s will reminisce about life along Main Street and in the town.

The Greene County Democratic Committee will hold an unassembled caucus Saturday, April 19 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Stanardsville Town Hall, to elect three delegates and two alternates to the 5th Congressional District Democratic Convention on May 17 and the State Democratic Convention on June 14. Any Democrat who is a registered voter in Greene and who wishes to seek election as a delegate or alternate must pre-file a declaration of candidacy by April 14 with the Greene County Democratic Committee, P.O. Box 1172, Stanardsville, VA 22973. For further information, call 985-3103.

April 20
From 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 20, at Stanardsville United Methodist Church across from the Courthouse, a free seminar on conservation easements will be offered for Greene County residents.  If you know you are coming, or for further information, call Jenny Dietzel at 985-8442.

April 22
Entrepreneur Express - Moving Your Business Forward! Attn: Small business owners and entrepreneurs, you are invited to attend the free Entrepreneur Express Tuesday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greene County Technical Education Center, 10415 Spotswood Trail, Stanardsville. Register at: http://www.vastartup.org or call 434-985-6663. Join us for free lunch and Resource Fair from noon to 2 p.m.

April 26
Ruckersville Elementary School PTA yard sale will be Saturday, April 26 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.; rain date is May 10.

April 28
The Greene County Lions Club is hosting an 18-