Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, November 30, 1995 TAG: 9511300051
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-11 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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ROANOKE - A. Wilson Greene will speak at a meeting of the Roanoke Civil War Round Table Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Greene, director of the N.W. Pamplin Park Civil War site, will discuss the site's historical relevance and the park's current development.
The meeting will be at Friendship Manor, 397 Hershberger Road N.W. Use exit 3E off Interstate 581. For information call Clive or Betty Rice at (703) 563-9034.
AAUW fund-raiser
BLACKSBURG - The American Association of University Women will sell pecan halves and New Hampshire maple syrup Dec. 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m outside Bonomo's Inc. on University City Boulevard.
All funds raised will be for AAUW's Educational Foundation for women. The Blacksburg branch donated $1,500 to the foundation's Eleanor Roosevelt Fund last year. This fund recognizes outstanding teachers who demonstrate their willingness to provide educational equity for women.
For information, call Phyllis Talley at 953-2514 or Lindsay West at 552-2023.
Advent art exhibit
BLACKSBURG - An art exhibit, "Advent: A Season of Anticipation," featurig works by 24 regional artists, opens Sunday, Dec. 3, at Glade Baptist Church, 1600 Glade Road. An open house and reception for the artists runs from 3 to 6 p.m. with musical presentations at 3:30 and 5 p.m.
The exhibit will remain on display through Dec. 23. Hours are Mondays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m.; and Sundays, following the 11 a.m. worship service until 4 p.m. Appointments also are available by calling 552-3394.
Contra dancing
BLACKSBURG - A new dance group, the Blacksburg Contra Connection, will have a dance Saturday, Dec. 2, at Northside Presbyterian Church, 1017 N. Progress St. It starts at 8 p.m.
Contra dancing is traditional New England line and circle dancing to a variety of lively tunes, including reels, jigs, marches, rags and jazz.
West coast caller Woody Lane will teach the steps at Saturday's dance. Roaring Jello, a band playing Celtic and old-time music, will perform.
Beginners are invited to come early for dance tips. Admission is $5.
Bloodmobile visits
ROANOKE - The American Red Cross Appalachian Regional Blood Services will collect blood in December at these locations:
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Celanese, Narrows.
Tuesday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Women's Center For Health Education, New River Valley Mall, Christiansburg.
Dec. 11, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m, Narrows High School.
Dec. 12, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Lowe's in Christiansburg.
Dec. 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Blacksburg High School.
Dec. 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Shawsville High School and Blacksburg Marriott, noon-6 p.m., 961-2207.
Dec. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Plymouth Inc., Radford.
Tuesday, Dec. 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., First Christian Church, Tyler Ave., 639-2140.
Dec. 29, noon-6 p.m., St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Main Street, Christiansburg.
Call Sandra Myers, Donor Resources, at 961-2207.
by CNB