Roanoke Times
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DATE: THURSDAY, August 11, 1994 TAG: 9408110089
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PEMBROKE - The New River and Roanoke Valley chapter of the Concord College Alumni Association are organizing "The First Annual All-You-Can-Eat Picnic and Summer Outing" on Saturday, Aug. 13, 3-7 p.m. at the New River cottage of alumnus Ben Crawford, one mile off U.S. 460.
Alumni are asked to bring their families and a vegetable or dessert for the picnic, as well as swimsuits, floats and fishing poles. Organizers plan to award a prize to the angler who catches the biggest and smallest fish.
There is no charge and the picnic will be held rain or shine.
For additional information, call Ben Crawford, 639-3261 or the Concord College Alumni Office at (304) 384-5348.
Colonial Va. Bike Trek
ROANOKE - The American Lung Association of Virginia will sponsor the ninth annual Colonial Virginia Bike Trek in Williamsburg Oct. 7-9 to raise money for the control and cure of lung disease.
Cyclists may choose from 25-, 50- or 100-mile rides that travel through Yorktown, Jamestown and Surrey County.
The registration fee is $25. Participants must raise a minimum of $275 in contributions. Call the Lung Association, (800) 586-4872.
Meet GOP candidates
RADFORD - New River Valley residents will have a chance to meet with Oliver North, Steve Fast and Mike Farris at a bring-your-own-lunch luncheon Wednesday, Aug. 17 from noon to 12:45 p.m. at shelter no. 1 in Bissett Park.
The luncheon is sponsored by the Fast campaign. Fast is the Republican candidate for the 9th Congressional District. Tea and soft drinks will be provided.
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