IN & AROUND GREENE

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Published: October 30, 2008

The Ruckersville Citizens Council will NOT meet on Tuesday, November 4 since it is Election Day. We will have our regular meeting on Tuesday, December 2, in the Ruckersville Fire Hall at 7pm. Out guest speaker for the meeting will be Bill Martin, new Planning Commissioner. If you questions about out organization, you can contact us by phone at 985-3870, or check out our website at http://www.orgsites.com/va/ruckersvillecitizens

During the month of October, the Greene County Food Bank is requesting donations of dried beans, cornbread mixes, and rice.  Donations can be dropped off at Social Services at 10009 Spotswood Trail (old Rt. 33) Stanardsville, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Your tax-deductible money donations for the food bank can be mailed to the Womans Club of Greene County, PO Box 352, Stanardsville, VA 22973.  For more information, contact Nancy at 985-5063

Join a small group of parents for five sessions exploring parenting children and teens for confidence, responsibility, cooperation, positive discipline and faithful living.  Sessions will meet for ninety minutes on Wednesday evenings at Blue Ridge Church beginning on October 16 and ending in mid-November.  For more information, contact Jay Sanderford at BRPC, (434) 985-8820 or .  Child care will be available by arrangement.

The Greene County 4-H Pet Club will be sponsoring a tree to help pets in our area through a donation drive. We are asking the public to donate needed items such as canned or dry food, toys, blankets, cages, etc. We will collect items from now until 4pm on Dec.10 at the Extension Office. If you would like to receive items for your pet, go to the Extension Office and fill out a request form or call Rita @ 434-985-2729 or Amy @ 434-985-2157. All forms must be filed by noon on Nov. 25. 
        October 31
Fall Fun Block Party~~ Join 4-H and other organizations at the Stanrdsville Neighborhood on Friday, October 31, 5-7pm., in the yard behind Grace Episcopal Church ( at the intersection of Ford Avenue and Main Street) There will be free fun and food for the whole family. Free Halloween Treats for the kids and costume contests and door prizes! Games and booths will be sponsored by local businesses, public and private organizations and churches including 4-H, Wyldlife, and the Ford Explores, Region 10 C.S.B., Stanardsville Methodist Church and many more. Admission is FREE

November 1
2nd Annual Emergency Services Fall Festival will be held on Sat. Nov. 1, form 12-5pm, at Lydia Mountain Cabins Pavilion, on Rt. 33 west in Stanardsville. Bring your entire family for fun, food and entertainment. There will be cake walks, wagon rides, vendor booths, children’s activities,  face panting and a bouncy house for children. The Deanes will be singing throughout the afternoon. Admission is free! For more information or if you would like to set up a vendor table, call Sherry Morris at 434-985-8441 or 434-996-6123.

The Madison-Greene Humane Society will have an open house from 10am-4pm. at its newly-opened Thrift Shop located at 8726 Seminole Trail, Unit 3B (next to Hog Heaven) in Ruckersville. The Thrift Shop will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, Sundays from noon to 4 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The Thrift Shop will carry antiques, collectibles, household items, misc. items, depending on donations received (but no clothing).  Be sure to stop by on November 1st to share a cup of cider or hot chocolate and meet the staff.“

The last day to vote absentee in person is Saturday, Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. You will need to show valid ID and have a reason for absentee voting, such as travel, work requirements, pilots or flight attendants, handicap, college or military service.

Spaces are still available to artisans and crafters for the 33rd annual “Helping Hands” craft bazaar hosted by the Woman’s Club of Greene County from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at Ruckersville Elementary School. We are looking for vendors creating and selling handcrafted or handmade items to fill out our exhibitor spaces. If you would like more information, please call Project Chairwoman Alex Carrier at 434-985-6648 or you can get an application on-line at http://www.vgreene.com/bazaar.

November 5
Hours for the Walk-in Clinic on November 5 at the Greene Health Department will be 8:30am-10:00am,

November 8
The Blue Ridge School will be hosting a pasta and spaghetti dinner on Sat. Nov. 8 from 5:00-7:00pm. Proceeds will benefit Greene Co. Habitat for Humanity. The Blue Ridge School choir and Blue Grace will be providing the musical entertainment while you dine. Guided tours will also be provided of the grounds and beautiful stone chapel. Cost for the all-you0can- eat dinner is $7.00 for adults, $4.00 ages 2-5 and children under 2 are free! Come and enjoy the breathtaking surroundings and support those in need in Greene County.

Nathaneal Greene Elementary School will be sponsoring family fun and bingo night !  Prizes will include cool toys such as bicycles, IPOD, and a Wii game system. 22 games for $5. Food will be available. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 4pm. Games start at 5pm. For more information, please call, 434-985-5275

5K Run Walk Kids Dash, Saturday, Nov. 8, 8am at the Blue Ridge School in Dyke. Registration: $15 if registered by Nov. 6, $25 Race Day registration, $25 race with a friend rate (2 people), $30 Family registration (parents and children) Register at http://www.springhillbaptist.org or call 434-973-7473.

November 11
The Rippin Run Garden Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be held November 11 at 7:30pm at the Greene County Extension Office. Pamela Peltier will be the guest speaker on Background panels. Anyone interested in joining or attending will be welcome. Any questions, call our president, Janice Atkinson at 985-1522
 
November 13
Blood is needed! The Women’s Committee of Greene County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a blood drive from 3-7 p.m. Nov. 13 from 3-7 p.m. inside Stanardsville Firehouse. Please donate - you may save a life.

The Montpelier Daughters of the American Revolution will join Louisa Court House Chapter DAR for their Annual Defense Luncheon on November 13 at 11:30a.m. at the Mineral Baptist Church. A $21 luncheon reservation check made payable to Louisa Court House Chapter DAR needs to be received by Octiber 31. Mail Check to Peggy Saben, 9078 Fredericks Hall Road, Mineral, VA 23117

November 15
The Greene County Taxpayers Assoc. will hold a Spaghetti Dinner on Nov. 15 from 4pm-7pm. at the American Legion/Greene Co. Taxpayers Bldg. Rt 230. All you can eat spaghetti, salad, bread, drinks and desert. Adults $6, children 3-12, $3, and under 3 is free.

There will be a one-day DMV-approved defensive driving class at the Hornet Sports Center on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Five points will be awarded for successful completion of this eight-hour course. No preregistration is required, walk-ins welcome. Call Anne Arborgast after 6 p.m., (540)672-9232.

The Greene County Youth Center will be hosting 2 more ball tournaments this year.  On November 15th there will be a regular softball co-rec tournament starting at 9, with 4 games guaranteed (play 2 games then go to double elimination).
On December 13th there will be a Co-Rec Big Ball tournament starting at 9, with 4 games guaranteed (play 2 games then go to double elimination).  Please contact Lisa Madison for both tournaments to enter your teams at 434-985-8429 or email to .  Cut off for November 15th will be November 12th and cut off for December 13th will be December 10th.  All proceeds will go to the Greene County Youth Center

December 6
The third annual Parade of Lights will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m. on Main Street in Stanardsville. Entry forms can be obtained by visiting http://www.greenecoc.org or by stopping by Greene County Record.

NOTICES

Greene Care Clinic, the free clinic, is open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12-noon. We are located at 39 Stanard Street, Stanardsville, next to Skyline Cap. We accept walk-ins (Thursday’s preferred) or call 985-7000 for an appointment. We help you obtain all medications for diabetes, hypertension and other chronic illnesses. Please bring proof of where you live and your income to the first visit. Services are free, but donations are welcome.

                                                                                   
The Greene County Historical Society Museum, Court Square, is open on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come see the exhibits and use the genealogy database on family research.

Are you a teen Mom? Have you heard of teen MOPS? We are planning a new Teen Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group in Orange. If you are interested in helping with or joining this new group, contact Gail Gibson at or (540) 661-1310. The meetings will be held at Grace Community Church, 105 North Madison Road, Orange.

Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline is looking for fun, creative adults to volunteer as leaders for the girls of Greene County. There’s a need to help foster future leaders, the Girl Scouts in Greene. Interested in becoming a Girl Scout, having fun, joining in adventure, building character and finding some of your best friends? Call Terrie Richardson at 888-228-6195 or email . Consider helping our daughters become the best they can possibly be by volunteering.

Join us for Preschool Storytime at Greene County Library every Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5 with siblings welcome. Enjoy lots of stories, songs, finger-plays and puppet shows, with a craft each week that your child can take home. No registration necessary.
 
The Book Discussion Group meets the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Bring books you would like to propose the group to read for the coming year. All are welcome. For information or ridesharing, please call the library at 985-5227.

The Greene County Taxpayers hold monthly meetings the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. For more info call 985-4530 or 985-3794.

The JABA Greene County Senior Center meets every Tuesday and Wednesday in the Senior Center/Library Building, Main St., Stanardsville, from 8 a.m. to noon. The program includes lunch, nurse visits, health and nutrition info, bingo, shopping trips, musical entertainment and the Craft Club on Wednesday afternoons. There is no cost to join, but donations are accepted for meals. For info, call 434-985-2047 or just come and join us.

The Greene County Enrichment Program is now accepting applications for Daycare positions. Applicants should be 18 years of age or older. Please call 434-985-5205 for more information.

The Greene County Transit, Inc. is here to help you with all your transportation needs. Our transit drivers offer safe and efficient transportation to doctor’s appointments, shopping trips, hair appointments, and much more. With rising fuel cost and congested roads, sit back and let Greene Co. Transit take care of the driving. Call 434-985-5205 to schedule a ride.

Narcotics Anonymous meets daily throughout this area. For meeting locations or other information call the Help-line at 434-979-8298.

The Charlottesville Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club, serving the City of Charlottesville and counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison and Orange, meets on the third Wednesday of each month at Barnes & Noble in Charlottesville at 7 p.m. For information, 434-842-1801 or e-mail .

You can make a difference in a child’s life. How? By becoming a foster parent. Foster parents provide a temporary home for abused and neglected children. Area foster children of all ages are in need of skilled and caring foster parents. Tri-Area Foster Families (TAFF) is currently holding orientation meetings for persons interested in learning about foster parenting. Both married couples and single adults are eligible to become foster parents. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to help shape a child’s life. For more information or to schedule an orientation session, contact Martina Fuller at 970-3329.

Veterans of Foreign Wars meet the fourth Monday of the month (no post home). Contact Commnader John Miska for location of the meeting at 434-760-1940. VFW Post 8208, P.O. Box 653, Ruckersville, VA 22968.

The Greene County American Legion Post #128 meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the post building on VSH Route 230, Stanardsville. Call Joe Deckard at 434-985-6263 for more information