ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, January 24, 1996 TAG: 9601240032
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-12 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
AEP donates van for arts programs|
PULASKI - A vehicle for off-site programs by the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley has been donated by American Electric Power, formerly Appalachian Power Co.
The 1991 Dodge Caravan will be used for arts programs in schools, for field trips to area museums and arts events, and for such activities as the center's Summer Concert Series in Pulaski's Jackson Park and the Claytor Lake Arts and Crafts Festival in which the center participates.
The gift could not have come at a better time, said center Director Michael Dowell. "The 1979 van we received from the phone company many years ago is literally on its last leg. We are afraid to drive it more than walking distance from the center," he said.
The 18-year-old center provides activities, programs and facilities to increase the understanding and enjoyment of the fine arts by valley residents. It offers classes, arts programs for schools and a gift shop. It welcomes prospective arts teachers or volunteers to work in the shop or help with the center's administrative business. "We need everyone interested and working to bring the arts to our community, no matter what your talents might be," Dowell said.
Residents required to remove snow
BLACKSBURG - The town of Blacksburg reminds residents that town code requires them to remove snow from the sidewalk in front of their homes or businesses.
The code requires snow removal within 24 hours of a measurable snowfall, town officials say.
For more information, call 961-1130.
Grand opening for new Tech center
BLACKSBURG - Virginia Tech's new Multicultural Center's grand opening on Monday will be celebrated with a day of cultural activities and a reception at 5 p.m. The center at 140 Squires Student Center was created to foster understanding and appreciation of diversity within the campus community and to provide resources to further educate the university community on ethic and cultural perspectives.
Call the Dean of Students Office at 231-3787.
Chamber sponsoring trip to Richmond
BLACKSBURG - The Governmental Affairs Committee and the Greater Blacksburg Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a trip to Richmond on Wednesday. The purpose of the trip is to visit the Capitol and meet with elected representatives. The cost of the trip is $90 for chamber members and $110 for nonmembers and includes transportation and meals.
Call the Greater Blacksburg Chamber of Commerce at 552-4061.
4-H veterinary science workshops
BLACKSBURG - Virginia Cooperative Extension will offer five 4-H veterinary science workshops at Virginia Tech's College of Veterinary Medicine on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m., beginning Feb. 5 and continuing through March 4. The workshops will be held in Lecture Room A, room 125 in the Phase II building. Workshop topics include radiology, ultrasound, dog and horse endoscopy, ophthalmology and fish medicine. Both 4-H members and nonmembers, ages 9-18, may participate.
Call Joyce Martin at the Montgomery County Extension office at 382-5790 to register.
Accountants group meets Thursday
BLACKSBURG - The New River Valley chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants will meet Thursday for a Windows 95 demonstration.
The meeting will be at the Marriott hotel from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. The meeting is free, though breakfast or coffee are not included.
For information, call Lynn Almond at 382-0462 or Tina Jones at 982-0505.
Oral history series in Radford
RADFORD - Beginning today, Radford University's public affairs show "Community Speaking" will feature conversations with lifetime Radford residents as a part of its oral history series. The show airs Sundays at 6 p.m, Tuesdays at 5 p.m., Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. on American Cable Entertainment Channel 9.
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