ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Wednesday, January 10, 1996            TAG: 9601100053
SECTION: CURRENT                  PAGE: NRV-10 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 

AROUND NEW RIVER

Masters swim applicants sought

BLACKSBURG - The Blacksburg Masters Swimming program is accepting applications for the spring session. The spring session begins Tuesday and constinues through May 8.

The program is open to swimmers ages and older who are interested in coached workouts for fitness, competition or both.

For more information, call contact Alan Davis at aldavis2vt.edu or 951-3475 or Kathy Terlesky at kterleskbev.net or 552-1860.

Governor school Internet classes

DUBLIN - Southwest Virginia Governor's School, in cooperation with Radford University, will offer classes during spring semester on using the Internet. Courses include "Developing a Homepage" and "New Developments on the Internet." A series of Internet telecommunication courses also will be offered.

Courses are $100. One semester hour of graduate credit will be given for each course.

Call Debbie Shomaker at 674-1980 for more information or to register.

'Native American Literature' class

DUBLIN - New River Community College will offer a new course in "Native American Literature" (ENG 195-70) spring semester at Appalachian Hall, 412 Roanoke St., Christiansburg. The class meets on Tuesdays beginning Jan. 16, from 6 until 8:40 p.m.

Sally Harris is the instructor. Students will discuss legends, myths, and social and spiritual aspects of American Indian life.

Register at NRCC's campus or at Appalachian Hall. Students may register before class begins on Jan. 16.

Call NRCC at 674-3611.

Bland music contest Feb. 12

BLACKSBURG - The Blacksburg Host Lions Club will sponsor the Bland Music Scholarship Contest on Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Best Western Red Lion Inn in Blacksburg.

Instrumentalists or vocalists enrolled in school below college level are eligible. Winners will compete at the district and state level.

Prizes at the local level are $50 for first place and $35 for second place. State winners will receive scholarships ranging from $300 to $1,500.

Registration deadline is Feb. 3.

Forms may be obtained at school music departments or by calling Joe Donckers, Blacksburg Host Lions Club, at 552-2317.

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