CALENDAR OF EVENTS: June, 2008
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June 1–Buena Vista.
5th Annual ALS Community Awareness Walk-a-Thon at Glen Maury Park. You don’t have to walk four times around the Pavilion to have fun, but you do to receive a t-shirt or ball cap which is included with a $15 fee. Proceeds will benefit the ALS Association (amyotriphic lateral sclerosis, “Lou Gehrig’s disease). Also there will be lots of food and activities for children. 540-261-3304 or 1-800-555-8845.
June 1-8–Lexington.
Virginia Horse Center events: Old Dominion Region Pony Club Games Rally, Speed Horse Bonanza, and House Mountain Horse Show on the 1st; Southern States Showdown on the 6th-8th; Eastern Quarter/Paint Horse Sale on the 7th; Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center Fund-Raiser on the 8th. 540-464-2950.
June 1-22–Lexington.
Theater at Lime Kiln presents the “Seldom Scene” on the 1st; “Gary Ruley and Mule Train” on the 7th; The Tempest, a play on the 13th-22nd; “Larry Keel and Natural Bridge” on the 14th. 540-463-7088.
June 1-28–Harrisonburg.
Rockingham County Fair Grounds will host the following events: Virginia State Dairy and Nigerian Goat Show on the 1st; AKC Dog Show on the 8th-9th; Tri-State Horse Show on the 27th-28th. 540-434-0005.
June 1-29–Harrisonburg.
5th Annual Juried Art Exhibition at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, 1501 Virginia Avenue. The exhibition is planned, promoted, and run by VMRC residents. 540-564-3400 or 1-888-564-8672.
June 1-30–Roanoke.
The Science Museum of Western Virginia will be showing in the MegaDome the movie “Lewis and Clark”, movie-goers will go back 200 years to experience the adventure, danger and beauty of the unmapped West. 540-342-5710.
June 1-30–Waynesboro.
Artisans Center of Virginia presents a National Competition– “Transforming the Elements” on the 1st-25th and “Sculptual Ceramics” by Novie Trump on the 1st-30th. 540-946-3294.
June 1-30–Harrisonburg.
The Virginia Quilt Museum will feature “Quilts and Quaker Heritage”, never before seen quilts, samplers, clothing, and related items on the 1st-30th; A continuous silent auction of little quilts. The quilts are donated by quilters in support of the museum and all bids begin at $25.00. 540-433-3818.
June 5-26–Staunton.
“Shakin’ at the Station” concerts will be held Thursday nights in the Wharf parking lot. All proceeds go to support local charities. 540-332-3867.
June 5-27–Staunton.
Frontier Culture Museum events: 8th Annual Garden Days, also plants and seeds for sale, on the 5th-8th; “First Fridays”, on all farms, free admission on the 6th; Demonstrations of log hewing, fence building, splitting logs, food ways, and agriculture on the 12th-14th; Summer education program for ages 5-8 on the 16th-20th and 23rd-27th. 540-332-7850.
June 6–Lexington.
Lexington Valley Vineyard, 80 Norton Way, is hosting a “Wine and Wags” event. You are invited to stroll the vineyards with your pet. We will have water and biscuits for them. Come join other dog lovers for a waggling good time. 540-462-2974.
June 6–Winchester.
Confederate Memorial Day Celebration at Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters, 451 North Braddock Street. Civil War period dressed staff will be giving free tours of the museum. A speaker and special services will be performed in Mt. Hebron Cemetery at 7 a.m. 540-622-6550.
June 6–Harrisonburg.
“First Fridays” at the Harrisonburg Child-ren’s Museum, 30 North Main Street. Join us from 5-8 p.m. to explore our exhibit areas which include art, construction/building, science, and theater. There is no admission fee on this day. For more information call 540-432-8935.
June 6-8–Natural Bridge.
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park will host the 7th Annual VW Bus Rally and “Shipwrecked at the Park” weekend. Come dressed in your best pirate costume, and dance the night away at the “Shipwreck Glow Stick Party”. Proceeds from the VW Bus Rally go to the Ronald McDonald House. A raffle for a 1971 VW pop top camper will be held. For directions call 540-291-2727.
June 6-8, 13-15–Verona.
ShenanArts presents “Oliver” at Stage 4 theater. For directions and ticket prices call 540-248-1868.
June 6, 21–Fishersville.
Augusta Expoland will host the SKC Dog Show on the 6th; Wheeling Sportman Banquet on the 21st. For information on these events call 540-337-2552.
June 6-27–Lexington.
“Fridays Alive” concerts at the Liberty Hall Ruins Park, East Denny Circle, every Friday. Bring lawn chairs or blanket and spend an evening with the family listening to live music from 6-9 p.m. Concessions on site. In case of rain the concert will be held at Washington and Lee University pavilion. 540-463-3777.
June 6-27–Woodstock.
“Lunch on the Lawn”at the town parking lot, Fridays from Noon-1 p.m. Bring your lunch, a chair or blanket and enjoy live music. Complimentary drinks and desserts will be available, by various organizations. 540-459-3621.
June 7–Harrisonburg.
4th Annual Court Days Festival on the Courthouse lawn. Stage plays, vendors, horse/wagon rides, craft booths, and more. For more information call 540-432-8922.
June 7–Luray.
2nd Annual Shenandoah Valley Blues Bash at the BB&T Center for the Performing Arts, One East Main Street. 540-743-3311.
June 7–Middletown.
“Garden Fair” at Belle Grove Plantation, from 9a.m.-4p.m. Featuring a plant sale and demonstrations by area master gardeners. Also food, giveways, and something for children. 540-869-2028.
June 7-8–Front Royal.
“Relay for Life” event is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Everyone is welcome from 6 p.m.-6 a.m. at the Warren County Middle School, 500 West 15th Street. During the event teams of people young and old take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. For more information call 540-635-8007.
June 7-8–Roanoke.
“Sidewalk Art Show” at Market Street and Salem Avenue, downtown, sponsored by the Art Museum of Western Virginia. Featuring watercolor, mixed media, sculptural art, drawing/original print making and fine crafts. 540-342-5760.
June 7, 23-29–Salem.
Civic Center events: Shrimpfest on the 7th; Roanoke Valley Horse Show on the 23rd-29th. 540-375-3004.
June 8-15–Harrisonburg.
Eastern Mennonite University presents their 16th Annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, highlighted by the music of Bach as well as a variety of string works, composers and performers. 540-432-4000.
June 9-28–Lexington.
Virginia Horse Center events: Quarter/Paint Horse Sale on the 9th-13th; Old Time Music Jam on the 10th; Mason Dixon Spectacular Paso Fino Show and Futurity on the 13th-15th; Old Dominion Region Pony Clubs Show Jumping Rally on the 14th-15th; Shenandoah Arabian Classic I and II on the 19th-23rd; Mid-Atlantic Morgan Horse Show on the 25th-28th; Virginia Gaited Jubilee on the 26th-28th. For more information call 540-464-2950.
June 11, 25–Harrisonburg.
“FundFest” in the lot across from the Daily News Record. Featuring the “Hacken Boys” on the 11th and “Stable Roots” on the 25th. Bring a chair. Also food and drinks available. Donation of $2.00 is greatly appreciated. Sponsored by the SPCA. 540-434-5270.
June 13–Roanoke.
“Free Friday” at the Science Museum of Western Virginia. Exhibit admission is free from 3:30-6 p.m. 540-342-5710.
June 13-15–Shepherdstown, WV–special.
37th Annual Spring Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival. Bluegrass entertainment, many varieties of food, 150+ craft-persons. 1-800-624-0577.
June 13-21–Buena Vista.
Glen Maury Park will host the “Friday in the Park Concert”, featuring “South Paw”, from 6-8:30 p.m.on the 13th. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Concessions are available for purchase. The 15th Annual Maury River Fiddler’s Convention on the 19th-21st. “Camp Mountain” and “Blu’ Lonesum” will play between competitions. Call 1-800-555-8845 for more information.
June 14–Waynesboro.
1st Annual Bluegrass Festival at 1620 Barren Ridge Road, from 1-8 p.m. Food available and a variety of bands will perform. Admission fee is $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the gate. 540-943-9999.
June 14-15–Staunton.
“Rallyin’ the Valley 4” at Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buel, 213 Rolling Thunder Lane. Highlights include 3 line musical entertainment acts, local and professional bike show. Also, free kids amusement rides, magic show, and rides on a mechanical bull. There will be a unique assortment of vendors, and great sales throughout the store. 540-213-7433 or visit their web site at: www.shenandoahhd.com.
June 21–Mt. Solon.
National Hall of Fame Jousting Tournament at Natural Chimneys Regional Park. This sport of ring jousting requires horseback riders to spear, on a lance, a series of small metal rings suspended from a wire, as they gallop steadily past the spectators. There is a fee to enter the park, but the event is free. 1-888-430-2267 or 434-983-2989.
June 21-22–Exit 269, I-81.
Annual Shenandoah Valley Pow Wow at the Silver Phoenix Indian Trading Post. Over 28 native craft vendors. Traditional food, dancing, singing and more. Admission fee. 540-477-9616.
June 26–Shenandoah Caverns.
Senior Day at the Caverns. This special day includes musical entertainment at the Yellow Barn. Reservations requested. The fee of $12.00 per person includes the 2 p.m concert, admission to the American Celebration on Parade and the Yellow Barn, or $20.00 per person with one-entree buffet. For more information call 1-888-422-8376.
June 27-28–Roanoke.
7th Annual Star City Motor Madness Cruise-in and Car Show. Festivities begin with a cruise along Williamson Road. Each venue will have food and music. Proceeds will go to the Virginia Museum of Transportation Automotive Gallery. 540-342-5670.
June 28–New Market.
Award winning photographer Bill Booz will be at Casual Friday Boutique (197 E. Lee Hwy) to sign his book, “Seasons and Colors of the Appalachian Mountains”. 540-740-3700.
June 28–McGaheysville.
Annual Civil War related bus tour, starts and ends at the Mountain View McGaheys-ville Church of the Brethren, 8601 Mc-Gaheysville Road. Tour will cover Elkton area and Zenda. Fee price of $65.00 includes lunch and a tour booklet. 540-438-1275.
