ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Thursday, January 2, 1997 TAG: 9701030044
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: W-3 EDITION: METRO
Alumni views sought on school name
Alumni of Central Academy School in Fincastle are requested to attend a meeting of the New Countywide League on Saturday to discuss the name change of William Clark School.
The meeting will be held at 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Hollins. For more information, contact Judith Barnett at 473-2082.
MDA seeks nominees for awards
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is seeking nominations for its sixth annual Personal Achievement Awards. The awards recognize the accomplishments and community service of people with disabilities caused by neuromuscular diseases.
Nominating forms may be obtained from the local MDA office at 4502 Starkey Road S.W., Suite 206, Roanoke 24014. Or call Tanya High-Brooks at 772-3237.
Children's workshops set for King Day
The Harrison Museum of African American Culture will present Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day workshops for children ages 6-12 on Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The workshop will consist of discussions, games and activities related to the works of King and the civil rights movement. The program is free; however, advance registration is required because of limited space.
Call 345-4818 for more information
Basketball tryouts at Salem schools
Tryouts for the Salem Recreation Department A.A.U. Basketball Program will be held Jan. 12.
Times and locations are: Salem High School - girls 13 and under, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.; girls 14 and over, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Andrew Lewis Middle School - boys 11 and under, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.; boys 12-13, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Tryouts for boys 14 and over will be held at a later date. For additional information, or if you are interested in coaching, contact Bob Gray at 375-4021.
Hotline helps with college aid
The Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, in cooperation with Crestar Bank, is sponsoring a free Financial Aid Hotline for those needing information about financial help for postsecondary education.
"Access the Answers" will be manned by volunteers on Jan. 14-16 and 21-23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The toll-free number is (800) 552-3006.
Questions may also be asked by e-mail at: http://www.finaid.org/finaid/ask-faa.htmi (select "Virginia" option).
Botetourt classes for adults set
Second semester adult continuing education evening classes offered by the Botetourt County Public School Division will begin next week. Classes will be held at Lord Botetourt High School, James River High School and Botetourt Technical Education Center. For registration or more information, call (540) 473-8263.
Scholarship available for Virginia students
Center in the Square is seeking applicants for its John W. Hancock Jr. Scholarship Award. This $2,000 scholarship is open to students who will be enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university in Virginia with a major in art, history, science, theater, museum studies or creative writing in the 1997-98 school year.
Applications may be obtained by calling Center in the Square, 342-5700. Application deadline is Feb. 28.
Museum seeks exhibit items
Carriages, sleighs and buggies are needed for the Virginia Museum of Transportation's "Harness, Hoofbeats, and Silver Bells" exhibition. The exhibit will be displayed from Jan. 11 through Feb. 28.
The museum would like to borrow restored, nonfarm, horse-drawn vehicles as well as publications, artifacts or equipment relating to American carriage manufacture, craftsmanship and travel from 1850 to the 1930s.
For more information about this exhibit, call Eric Alexie at 342-5670.
YMCA classes begin Jan. 13
Swim lessons for all ages begin on Jan. 13 at the Central Branch YMCA. The classes meet twice a week for five weeks. Other classes beginning soon are: gymnastics and dance, Jan. 13; karate, Dec. 30; and judo, Jan. 6.
Classes are open to non-members and cost from $18 to $40. Financial assistance scholarships are available. For class schedules and registration information, call 342-9622.
Pest control classes offered
The Roanoke office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service will present a six-part Integrated Pest Management School on consecutive Thursdays beginning Jan. 30.
Classes will be held at the Brambleton Center, 3738 Brambleton Ave. S.W. Topics include water quality, basic botany, lawn establishment and maintenance and insect identification.
Preregistration and payment of a $5 fee for the entire series is required before classes start. For more information, call 857-7915.
MDA Car Show set for February
The Roanoke Valley Charity Car Show Committee is accepting entries for its 17th annual MDA Car Show to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association Feb. 21-23 at the Roanoke Civic Center.
All types of vehicles may be entered, and there is no fee. Commercial booth space is also available.
For applications and information, call 772-3237.
AARP sponsors mature driving classes
In cooperation with Central Fidelity Bank, the American Association of Retired Persons is sponsoring "55 Alive Mature Driving Classes" in January.
Classes will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 14 and 15 at The Park-Oak Grove Retirement Community on Woodmar Drive S.W., and on Jan. 21 and 22 at Friendship Manor Retirement Community on Hershberger Road N.W.
For information, call Linda Jamerson at 983-8009.
Preston Park offers square dance lessons
A free western square dancing lesson will be held at Preston Park Recreation Center on Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. A 10-week beginner class will be held Fridays with instructor Ralph Necessary, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. starting Jan. 17. Couples only. The fee is $30 per person. For more information, call 387-3138 or 342-9688.
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