IN & AROUND GREENE

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Published: November 13, 2008

November 13
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

The annual Toy Lift is coming. Creative Press, Printing, Signs & Graphics in Ruckersville is the official sponsored drop off site for the Toy Lift. This year we will have two buildings to house all the toys. Each building, donated by Capitol Sheds, is designated and open 24 hours for toys and books. Monetary contributions are accepted; make checks payable to Kids Lift Foundation. The locked drop-box is outside our front door. On Friday, December 5th at 2:00pm-5:00pm we will have Vinny’s Pizza pizza and refreshments for all and then we will load our sheds from the buildings to Tom Powell at Fashion Square. All are invited. Any questions, please call Dallas Monday-Friday 10-4pm at 434-985-4393.

Strong Quality Basketball looking for travel basketball coaches for Girls 14u, 16U & 17U and Boys 14U, 16U & 17U. For more information contact Frankie Lewis, Director at 540-718-0190.

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 then make sure they go to families and individuals with pets who are in need of a little extra help during the holiday season. We will collect items from now until 4pm on Dec.10 at the Extension Office. (Located at 10013 Spotswood Trail, next to Sheriff and Social Services) We will also hold two “Open Houses” on the first two Saturdays in Dec. (Dec. 6 and 13 from 2 to 4pm) These days are for collection of items only. All items will be distributed Dec. 15-20, either by pick-up or delivery. @ 434-985-2729 or Amy @ 434-985-2157

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 . 
November 17
The FFA has begun its annual citrus fruit sales.  The sale helps support yearly activities and trips for the FFA.  Orders will be taken through November 17th.  Anyone Interested in buying fruit, see an FFA member or call the WMHS Agriculture Dept

The 17th Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2008, at Grace Episcopal Church on the corner of Main Street and Ford Avenue in Stanardsville.  This festive, buffet dinner will be served in the church’s parish hall from noon until two o’clock pm.  Home-delivered meals are also available.  Please call Grace Church at 985-7716 or Jenny Morris at 985-4332 for more information or to request a take-out meal.

November 19
TRIAD workshop, 10am at JABA. (Library Building, Main Street) The Guest speaker will be Jeri Allen, talking about State of the Union for Greene County. If you have any questions please call Beverly 434-990-0225. Workshop is free to Seniors

November 20

Blood is needed! The Women’s Committee of Greene County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a blood drive from 3-7 p.m. Nov. 20th from 3-7 p.m. inside Stanardsville Firehouse. Please donate - you may save a life

December 6
The third annual Parade of Lights will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6 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
GCPR Volunteers Needed: If you have a day now and then and would like to become a GCPR volunteer please contact Julius Bates at 434-985-5226.

JABA’s Greene County Community Center is in need of volunteers to teach arts and crafts on Tuesday or Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. This could be once a week, every two weeks or once a month, whatever works for you. You don’t need to be a trained artist or a master crafter, but if you love arts and crafts, and enjoy teaching the basics call Barbara Berger, Volunteer Coordinator or Sandra Davis, Center Supervisors at 434-985-2047.

                                                                 
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 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.

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

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 .