Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, August 29, 1995 TAG: 9508290022
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-6 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
BLACKSBURG - The Montgomery County Republican Party luncheon meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 30, has been canceled.
The next luncheon is Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Red Lion Inn, Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg.
Robert Denton, chairman of the Department of Communications Studies at Virginia Tech, is the guest speaker.
For more information, call Dave Nutter, 552-9123.
Two classes for teachers
BLACKSBURG - Teachers interested in science and insects can sign up for a pair of one-credit graduate courses this fall.
"Entomology for Elementary Teachers" and "Hands-On Insect Activities for Elementary Education" are teacher-friendly courses being offered at Virginia Tech. The courses use a hands-on and minds-on approach and provide practical information for using insects to teach science. The courses are suitable for recertification.
Classes meet five Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. starting Sept. 14 and one Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is being coordinated by the university's Department of Entomology. For more information, call Reese Voshell at 231-5707.
Art lecture planned Sept. 10
BLACKSBURG - An Abingdon illustrator will open up the Blacksburg Regional Art Association's program season with a talk Sunday, Sept. 10, at 3 p.m.
Charles Vess will speak about "Fantasy Illustrators That I Like," in the Blacksburg Police Station meeting room.
This marks the association's 45th year of actively promoting and supporting arts in the New River Valley. The association serves the area between Roanoke and Abingdon and sponsors lectures, performances, workshops, exhibitions, trips and other special events throughout the school year.
All program events and meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call Nadine Allen at 552-1798.
by CNB