Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: TUESDAY, November 22, 1994                   TAG: 9411220096
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV8   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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AROUND NEW RIVER

CHRISTIANSBURG - Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the New River Valley is selling $1 raffle tickets to win a 22-inch, hand-painted pecan resin Santa figure.

The drawing is Dec. 12 at the group's office on East Main Street. The winner need not be present at the drawing.

To purchase a ticket, contact the office at 381-0662.

Giles United Fund

PEARISBURG - The Giles County United Fund has reached the one-third mark in this year's fund-raising drive, raising $35,849 toward its goal of $110,000.

The figure does not include funds employers donate to match the employees' donations after the drive concludes.

The drive will continue until early December.

For more information, call Cornelia Smith at 726-7428. To make a contribution mail a check to Giles County United Fund, P.O. Box 380, Pearisburg, Va. 24134.

SHARE Virginia

CHRISTIANSBURG - SHARE Virginia, a non-profit food distribution and community service program, is offering food packages for $13 plus tax and 2 hours of community service at local stations throughout the New River Valley through Dec. 5. The packages include over 30 pounds of meats, fresh fruit and vegetables and dry goods. The packages are available as holiday gifts.

Everyone is eligible to participate. For more information or to find your local SHARE station, call 381-1185.

Aid for unemployed

FAIRLAWN - In cooperation with local 3-495 of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union, the Salvation Army will offer holiday assistance to Radford Army Ammunition Plant workers who are being laid off.

Salvation Army representatives will accept applications for toys and food baskets for workers and their families Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the union hall on Peppers Ferry Road. Applicants should provide proof of termination when applying for assistance. For more information, call The Salvation Army, 980-2400.