Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, April 5, 1994 TAG: 9404050148
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-5 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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CHRISTIANSBURG - Recycle leftover or unwanted Easter baskets, grass, plastic eggs or stuffed animals by donating them to next year's Operation Easter Bunny, a program of the Mental Health Association of the New River Valley.
The association seeks baskets and other non-perishable Easter items for the patients at Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Marion.
To donate items, call 382-5629 or (800) 559-2800. Pickups can be arranged in the New River Valley.
Volunteers sought to plant flowers
PULASKI - Pulaski officials are looking for volunteers to help plant flowers in town flower beds this spring.
It is part of a beautification effort carried out each year.
``This is a great volunteer opportunity for anyone who enjoys being outdoors and seeing a tremendous result from your effort,'' said Town Manager Tom Combiths. ``A side benefit is learning a great deal about flower culture and design, in addition to being part of something that has a great positive impact on our community and gives a tremendous feeling of accomplishment when each flower bed is finished.''
Further information is available by calling the town at 980-6551 or Frank Gilbert in Dublin at 674-4146.
Signups now for several classes
CHRISTIANSBURG - The Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for several classes:
Summer swim lessons: Applications are available at public libraries and at the Recreation Department.
Certified pool/spa operator's course: Christiansburg Library April 16 and 23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration deadline is April 4.
Lifeguard training course: Montgomery County pool, May 16-27, 6-9 p.m., Monday through Friday. This course is required to become a Red Cross-certified lifeguard. Applicants must have completed standard first aid and CPR and pass a swimming skills test. The fee is $62.
For more information on these classes, call Terry Caldwell, 382-6977.
by CNB