ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Thursday, December 19, 1996 TAG: 9612200057
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: N-11 EDITION: METRO
Salvation Army holds basketball tourney
The 12th annual Salvation Army Holiday Basketball Classic will be held Jan. 2, 3, and 4 at the Community Center on Dale Avenue.
Both girls and boys teams are eligible for this single elimination tournament. Biddy and Midget games will be played on week nights starting at 6.
Teams must register by 5 p.m. Monday. Entry fee is $50 per team. For more information, call Judy Wright at 345-4483 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Harrison museum celebrates Kwanzaa
The Harrison Museum of African American Culture will present its annual Kwanzaa celebration Dec. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.
In addition to an introduction to Kwanzaa, the evening's activities will include music and storytelling. Families are welcome to share stories.
Kwanzaa is the Swahili word for "first," and the celebration, created by Maulana Karenga, signifies the first fruits of the harvest. Many Americans of African descent celebrate the holiday from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.
Call 345-4818 for more information.
Greenvale School seeks donations
The Greenvale School Inc., a non-profit organization, is seeking cash donations to provide emergency assistance to working poor families. Donations help pay for medical expenses, utility and fuel bills, food, housing and child care for families that do not qualify for public assistance.
To make a donation, or for more information about the Greenvale School, call 342-4716, or write to Greenvale School Inc., 627 Westwood Blvd. N.W., Roanoke 24017.
Roanoke County holds 'Holly Daze' camp
The Roanoke County Department of Parks and Recreation is sponsoring two weeks of "Holly-Days" camp at the Brambleton Center for children in grades K-five, Dec. 23-Jan. 3.
Each day will feature activities dealing with Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the New Year celebrations, with music, crafts, field trips and a visit from Santa.
The camp will be held daily from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $70 per week. For more information, call 857-5036.
Salem schools begin information hot line
The Salem School System is operating a hot line for parents, students and staff to call for information about school closings, late openings, School Board meetings and other important events.
The hot line is open from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, and 24-hours on weekends. The hot line number is 389-0130.
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