Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, September 15, 1994 TAG: 9409150046
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-8 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: M.J. Dougherty
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
A lot of interesting things are happening in the New River Valley. That means there are a lot different things for people to do. So without any further ado ...
SOFTBALL SWATTINGS: Fairlawn Church of God and Mount View United Methodist Church continued their winning ways in the final two weeks of the Dublin Church League.
Fairlawn won its last four games, while Mount View emerged victorious in its final three contests.
The result: the two teams ended up tied for first place at 11-1.
Dublin Baptist was just one game back at 10-2.
FOOTBALL FROLICKING: For youths who excel in football, the chance to test their skills is Sunday.
The Blacksburg Jaycees are sponsoring a Punt, Pass and Kick competition for youths ages 8-15 (as of Dec. 31). The winner in each of the eight age groups advances to sectional competition.
From sectionals, the top five competitors advance to the team championship, which will be held during halftime of a Washington Redskins home football game. From there, the top four finishers advance to the national finals, to be held during an American Football Conference playoff game.
The competition is at 2 p.m. at Jaycee Field, next to the Blacksburg Community Center.
For more information, call C.K. ALLEN at 268-2398 or ROBERT RUBLE at 552-9159.
RACING ABOUT: It is not too late to sign up to go to a Winston Cup race this fall.
Three tickets remained earlier this week for the Christiansburg Parks and Recreation Department's annual trip to the Tyson Holly Farms 400 at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway on Oct. 2.
The cost is $45, which includes transportation and admission to the race. Race fans under age 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, call ART PRICE, the director of the department, or CHUCK MUNCY, the supervisor of athletics, at 382-2349.
THE RUN AROUND: Have fun and be healthy. That's the spirit behind the third annual Run for Your Life! 5K.
The 3.1-mile race will be Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. over a road course in the Hethwood section of Blacksburg. The start and finish lines are at the Best Western Red Lion Inn.
The preregistration cost is $9. Late registration at $11 will be taken on race day 12:30-1:30 p.m. Early registration pays off - the first 75 runners will get a T-shirt.
There will be merchandise prizes in all age divisions.
Also, runners are encouraged to wear costumes, since the run is taking place in the same month as Halloween.
After the race, there will be a children's fun run of a few hundred meters. The cost is $1 and all runners will receive a treat.
For more information, call CECILE NEWCOMB at 953-2788.
HIKING HIGH, HIKING LOW: The Blacksburg YMCA has a hike scheduled every weekend into December. Upcoming hikes include the following:
Sunday at 1:30 p.m., Audie Murphy Memorial. (Late-ending hike). Call DAVID JENKINS at 552-3747 for more information.
Sept. 25 at 1:30 p.m., Bald Knob/Bear Cliffs. Call JOHN ROACH at 951-1965 for more information.
Oct. 2 at 1:30 p.m., Laurel Creek Shelter. Call SU CLAUSON-WICKER at 552-6331 for more information.
Oct. 8 at 9 a.m., Chateau Morrisette Winery and Jazz Festival. Tour and wine tasting cost $7. Call BARRY ANDERSON at 639-1018 for more information.
Oct. 15 at 9 a.m., McAfee Knob (seven-mile hike). Call BARRY ANDERSON at 639-1018 for more information.
Hikes leave from the YMCA parking lot at 403 Washington St. and are scheduled to return by 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Hikers are advised to bring water, a jacket, sturdy shoes and snacks for longer adventures.
SO YOU DON'T MISS IT: Some traditional fall happenings around the New River Valley are still gearing up. Here is a rundown of some of those activities for which the signup deadline is drawing near:
Youth coed volleyball registration ends Friday in Christiansburg. The league is for youths ages 9-18 (as of Nov. 1). The cost is $10 for town residents and $15 for nonresidents. For more information, call the department at 382-2349.
Youth and adult bowling lessons are being offered by the Christiansburg Parks and Recreation Department at Triangle Lanes in Christiansburg.
The youth lessons are on Saturdays beginning Oct. 8. The cost is $8 for town residents and $13 for nonresidents.
The adult bowling lessons are on Sundays beginning in October. The cost is $10 for residents and $20 for nonresidents.
Registration ends Sept. 30.
For more information, call the department at 382-2349.
Registration continues for the Ninth Annual Wellness Challenge in Radford.
The Oct. 8 event features a 5K (3.1-mile) run, a 2.5K (1.6-mile) walk and a 2.5K (1.6-mile) run for youths in grades four through eight.
Adult registration is $10 ($12 after Sept. 30). Youth registration is $7.50 ($10 after Sept. 30). The close of registration is Oct. 7.
For more information, call the Radford Wellness Center at 639-3241.
INFORMATION, PLEASE: If you have an item for the Community Sports Notebook, you can get it to us three ways:
By mailing it to Roanoke Times & World-News, New River Valley Bureau, P.O. 540, Christiansburg, VA 24073.
By fax at 381-1656.
By bringing it to the New River Valley Bureau.
When sending information, please include first names of all people and a telephone number in case of questions.
Because of publication deadlines, notices of upcoming events (such as camps and registrations) should be sent two weeks in advance to ensure their publication.
Also, please remember to send in the results of events that have been publicized in advance in this column.
If you have any questions, please call me at 381-1664.
M.J. Dougherty covers racing and community sports for the Roanoke Times & World-News' New River Valley bureau.
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