Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, March 7, 1991 TAG: 9103080713
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: S-5 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
Roanoke and Roanoke County have announced registration dates for kindergarten pupils and children currently attending private kindergarten who will attend first grade in public schools next year.
All children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30 are eligible to enroll for kindergarten. Parents should register their children at the school the children will attend.
Registration in the city will be March 14 and 15 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. In the county, parents may register pupils March 20 and 21 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Pupils currently attending kindergarten in the public schools are not required to register to enter first grade in the same school system.
The following documents are required to enroll children in Virginia public schools: an original birth certificate, a report of a physical examination performed less than a year previously, an immunization certificate and a Social Security number.
Camp weekend set for disabled children
Camp Easter Seal is accepting applications for a children's weekend April 26-28 at its Craig County facility.
The program is open to those ages 5-18 with physical disabilities or mental retardation. Activities will include arts and crafts, hiking, canoeing, campfire events and other indoor and outdoor pursuits. Personal assistance will be provided as needed by camp staff and volunteers.
The cost is $85 per person. Those who are registered with Short Term Care through Mental Health Services may qualify for reimbursement. For more information, call 362-1656.
Friendship Force elects 1991 officers
Connie and Paul Pullen have been elected co-presidents of the Friendship Force of Southwest Virginia for 1991.
Other officers are Pat Sphar, vice president; Jill Bass, recording secretary; Helen Granger, corresponding secretary; and Alfred Hawley, treasurer.
Friendship Force is a non-profit, international citizens' exchange organization. The Southwest Virginia chapter will host a group from Berlin March 19-25. A reception in their honor will be held March 21 from noon until 1:30 p.m. at Hollins College's Moody Center. For more information, call 989-3227.
Businesswoman given Patrick Henry award
Catherine J. Griffin, an investment broker at J.C. Bradford & Co., has received the Patrick Henry Community Service Award from Patrick Henry High School.
Griffin headed a committee of church and professional organization members that contributed to a fund for students in need at Christmas.
by CNB