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HUNGER FORUM

The Southwestern Virginia Second Harvest FoodBank sponsors a hunger forum from 10 a.m. to noon today in the Addison Middle School auditorium, Roanoke. Forum will explore the issue of hunger in the Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia. Call Becki Wildenberger at 342-3011, ext. 17 to RSVP.

MOVIES AT MALL

VIVA, Carilion Health Sytem's club for those 50 and older, sponsors a Movies at the Mall Day at 12:30 p.m. today at the Carilion Center for Health Education at Tanglewod Mall. "My Best Friend's Wedding" will be shown. Registration is required. Call Carilion Direct at 981-7641.

RUMMAGE/YARD SALES

The Cave Spring Lions Club holds a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday in the group's clubhouse, corner of Colonial Avenue and Merriman Road. Sale will be held rain or shine. Proceeds will to to various charitable causes, including sight conservation, Leader Dog Program, eye exams and glasses for the needy.

Etta Chapter #185, OES, sponsors a rummage and bake sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, 5131 Ranchcrest Drive S.W.

The Vietnam Veterans of America, Roanoke Chapter 81, holds its annual yard sale Saturday at the American Legion Post 3, 710 Apperson Drive, Salem. Begins at 7:30 a.m.

The Buchanan Special Events Committee sponsors its annual Buchanan Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of BB&T and along Main Street. To reserve a $10 space to sell, call 254-1212.

GROUP MEETINGS

The County-Wide League meets at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Fincastle United Methodist Church. All are welcome. Bring items for the Brian Center. Call 473-2082, after 6 p.m.

Southeast Alumni meets at noon Monday at Blueberry Hill restaurant, 5301 Williamson Road. Group welcomes anyone who grew up in Southeast Roanoke or who has ties to the area. Call 389-5886.

The Ravishing Reds (Red Hat Society) will meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. June 10 at Fiji Island Restaurant, 627 Townside Road S.W. Dinner will be followed by a salsa dance lesson at The Club at Fiji at 7:30 p.m. Reservations required. Call 563-0040.

BIRD EVENTS

The Southwest Virginia Bird Club's 10th Annual Bird Fair begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Roanoke Civic Center Exhibition Hall. Fair features birds, bird toys and supplies, avian arts and crafts, educational exhibits, guest speakers and seminars. Events ends at 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, free for children under 12. Call 366-1193 or visit www.SWVBC.org.

The Roanoke Valley Bird Club will visit Laurel Fork in Highland County on June 12. To participate, meet leader Bill Hunley at 6 a.m. at Botetourt Commons in Daleville. Some light walking will be involved. Trip will last most of of the day so bring food and drink.

POKER RUN

The K.R.I. Choppers sponsor a poker run to benefit Special Olympics of Virginia on Sunday. Ride will begin and end at Fort Lewis Fire Station in Salem. Registration begins at 11 a.m; first bike out at 1 p.m. Food will be served after the ride. Cost is $15 per hand. Call Scott Young at 387-6013 or Gary Cronise at 254-2629.

CLASSES

Evening classes for emergency medical technicians begin Monday at National College of Business & Technology. Call Dr. Karen Alldredge at 776-4000.

Viva, Carilion Health System's club for those 50 and older, sponsors an oil painting class from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Carilion Center for Health Education at Tanglewood Mall. Participants can expect to complete a "Sunday River Bridge" painting under the direction of Phyllis Fralin. Cost is $30 and supplies are provided. Registration is required by Friday. Call Carilion Direct at 981-7641.

Babysitter Training classes will be offered June 21-July 26 at the Greenfield Educational & Training Center in Daleville. Classes are for those ages 11-17 who want to develop skills necessary to care for children from infancy to age 7. Classes will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $65. Call 966-3984, ext. 10 to register.

COUNTRY STORE

The Senior Citizens of Roanoke County sponsor a Country Store/Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 12 at the Brambleton Center, 3738 Brambleton Ave. S.W. Will feature variety of household items, baked and canned goods, handmade crafts, antiques and more. Call Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism at 772-7529, ext. 224.

HORSE SANCTUARY

The Horse Rehab Sanctuary in Buchanan celebrates its grand opening June 12 with a full day of events that include a plant sale, raffle, facility tours and educational equine demonstrations. Live charity auction begins at 1 p.m. Call 816-9009 or visit www.HRSanctuary.org for details.

BACK CREEK DINNER

Back Creek Fire and Rescue sponsors an annual barbecue dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. June 12 at the crew hall, 7125 Bent Mountain Road. Cost is $5 for adult dinner that includes a pork barbecue sandwich, barbecue baked beans, coleslaw and a drink. Cost is $3 for a child's dinner that includes a hot dog, barbecue baked beans, coleslaw and a drink.

BUS TRIPS

Bedford County Parks & Recreation is sponsoring the following bus trips:

Trip to see "First Baptist Church of Ivy Gap" June 10 at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon. Cost is $65 per person. Call 586-7682.

Trip to tour the Greenbrier Bunker in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va, June 16. Cost is $69 per person. Send payment to Bedford County Parks & Recreation, 780 Bedford Ave. Ext., Bedford, VA 24523, or call 586-7682.

Trip to see "Noah" at Sight & Sound New Millenium Theatre in Lancaster, Pa. on June 18-20. Cost is $295 double, $285 triple, $275 quad, and $395 single. Bus will depart from the Bonsack Wal-Mart on U.S. 460 and the Westgate Shopping Center in Bedford. Send payment to Bedford County Parks & Recreation, 780 Bedford Ave. Ext., Bedford, VA 24523, or call 586-7682.

Roanoke Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a trip June 16 to see "Steel Magnolias" at the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre at Ferrum College. Cost is $31. Call 854-2236.

The Star City Chapter of the American Business Women's Association is sponsoring a bus trip to Potomac Mills on June 19. The bus will leave from Burlington Coat Factory Outlet parking lot on Hershberger Road at 5 a.m. and return about 9:30 p.m.. Call 982-2976 or 342-2415. Proceeds will go to the chapter's scholarship fund.

WHAT'S

HAPPENING

SAM DONALDSON

ABC news correspondent Sam Donaldson will be the keynote speaker at the American Red Cross, Roanoke Valley Chapter's annual meeting Friday. Donaldson will speak at a meeting luncheon at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Luncheon is $40 per person and must be paid in advance. For reservations or more information, call 985-3569.

CONCERTS

The Roanoke Valley Community Band presents its annual spring concert at 7:30 tonight at Cave Spring High School, 3712 Chaparral Drive S.W. The concert will feature a variety of musical selections. A scholarship for a one-week music camp will be awarded to a local band student. Call 774-8885.

The Lakeside Singers will perform "Lights, Camera, Action! Let's Go to the Movies" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, Moneta. Tickets are $7 in advance of $8 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at Scopes & Stuff, Westlake Corner or at the Blackwater Cafe in Moneta. Presented by the Smith Mountain Arts Council.

The Virginia Elks Association will present The Embers in concert at 8 p.m. June 11 at Holiday Inn Tanglewood. Tickets are available for $15 at the door.

Summer of Cool Cats Concert Series begins June 13 at Mill Mountain Zoo. Sunday concerts will be from 2 to 4 p.m. through Aug. 29.

ART SHOWS/SALES

The Art Museum of Western Virginia's 46th Annual Sidewalk Art Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday on the Roanoke City Market. Free admission.

The Cave Spring Lions Club will hold an Art Show and Sale on June 18 in the group's clubhouse, 2004 Colonial Ave. S.W. Show will feature original work and reproductions. Exhibit hours will be from noon to 8 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Roanoke Valley charitable organizations. Call John Ewald at 772-4459.

DOWNTOWN MARKET DAY

Downtown Market Day will be held Saturday at the Vinton Farmer's Market. Will feature flea market and yard sale items, antiques, baked goods and crafts. Call the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce at 343-1364.

BRUNCH/LUNCH

The Roanoke Women's Connection holds a "Quick Getaway" luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Vinton War Memorial, 814 E. Washington Ave. Will feature an Autoclub representative, who will share some information on one- and two-day trips in and around the Roanoke Valley. Cost is $10.50. Child care is free with reservations. Call Polly at 890-2686 or Betty at 890-2557 by Friday.

MUSEUM HAPPENINGS

"Call for Entries: Spring Fever," an exhibit of photographs, paintings, drawings and sculpture with an artist's interpretation of spring, runs through June 27 at the Gallery at Jefferson Center. Gallery 2, second floor.

The Studio School's Annual Student Exhibit opens Wednesday in Gallery 3, third floor, Jefferson Center. Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the Fralin Atrium.

JOB

"Job: The Oratorio" will be premiere at 8 p.m. June 11 in the Shaftman Performance Hall, Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Ave. S.W. Will include perfomances by the Salem Choral Society (Aaron Garber, conductor) and Marianne Sandborg. For tickets, call the Jefferson Center Box Office, 345-2550, or the Salem Choral Society at 761-4727.

GALLERIES

"Fine Art of the Blue Ridge," by pastel artist James Underwood, opens today at Gallery 108, 108 Market St. S.W. Opening reception from 6 to 8 tonight; artist demonstration at 11 a.m. June 12. Call 982-4278.

A gallery tour with Susannah Koerber, chief curator of the Art Museum of Western Virginia, will be conducted at noon June 10 of "Norman Bel Geddes, Raymond Loewy and Walter Dorwin Teague and American Industrial Design." Meet in SunTrust Sculpture Court. Free for museum members, $3 for others.

"Visions of Smith Mountain Lake," an art show featuring the work of 40 artists, is on exhibit in June and July at The Little Gallery, 16430 Booker T. Washington Highway in Moneta. Reception to meet the artists will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. June 12. Call Carol or Susan at 721-1596.

JUNETEENTH

The Roanoke Chapter of Blacks in Government will sponsor a Juneteenth Festival from noon to 8 p.m. June 19 in Roanoke's Washington Park. Festival will include work by the YoYo Players from the Dumas Drama Guild, dramatic readings, dramatic presentations and other activities. Call Rev. Quentin White at 562-2325 or Constance Willis at 342-4499.

COPACABANA

The Roanoke Chapter of the Radford University Alumni Association will host a performance of "Barry Manilow's Copacabana" June 20 at Mill Mountain Theatre's Trinkle Stage, Center in the Square. Admission is $33 per person and includes a post-show dessert and coffee reception. Proceeds benefit the Roanoke/Rockbridge Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund. Call Sandra Bond at (888) 4RU-GRAD or e=mail smbond@radford.edu.

REUNIONS

REUNION

The Clover Creamery Co./Meadow Gold Dairy Reunion will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Vinton Senior Center, 820 Washington Ave., Vinton. Bring a covered dish; everything else will be furnished. Call Sylvia Lemon at 389-5886.

ANDREW LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 1946 will hold a reunion Sept. 11 at the Salem Civic Center, Parlor A. Cost is $22 per person. Casual dress. Classes of '45 and '47 are invited. Send reservations and checks to Mary Catherine Sellers Hailey, 4802 Warrior Drive, Salem, VA 24153. Reservation deadline is Sept. 1.

Class of 1954 will hold its 50th class reunion Sept. 4 at Hunting Hills Country Club. Call Kellogg Hunt at 989-0186 or Carole Stroupe Wirt Keith at 375-2707.

BARBOURS CREEK SCHOOL REUNION

The Barbours Creek School, McCleary School will hold a reunion from 2 to 6 p.m. June 26. Cost is $12 per person. RSVP by Sunday. Send payment to Norma Hall Elmore, Route 3, Box 1004, New Castle, VA 24127. Call 864-6431.

CLOVERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A reunion will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. June 27 at Waldron Park. Those who attended the school until 1975 are invited. Bring lawn chairs, food and beverage. Plates, cups will be furnished. Call Alice Brickey Bryant at 977-4711 or Sandra Powell Tate at 366-6224.

FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 1994 will hold a 10-year reunion Aug. 7 at the Clarion Hotel-Roanoke Airport. Call Riley Hoges at (540) 263-0062 or e-mail jhodges@ferrum.edu.

GLENVAR HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 1994 will hold its 10th reunion July 31. Call Sara Ferguson Ashwell at 378-5287 or Candy Kanode Stanley at 389-2524.

JEFFERSON FOREST HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 1994 will hold a 10-year reunion Oct. 8 and 9. Call Kim Dunkirk Naulty at (434) 993-2382 or Nickie Higginbotham Johns at (434) 237-4288.

JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 1944 will hold a 60th reunion June 26 at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. A guided tour of the Jefferson Center will be provided. Call Calvin Martin at 721-8694 or Elsie Tanner at 774-7609.

Class of 1946 will hold its annual reunion breakfast at 9 a.m. May 21 at the Roanoker Restaurant, 2522 Colonial Ave. S.W. Call Barbara Jean Garner at 989-9265.

LUCY ADDISON HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 1954 will hold its 50th reunion June 11-13 at the Clarion Airport Hotel, Roanoke. Call Richard or Frances Chubb at 345-3677.

NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 1979 will hold its 25th anniversary reunion Sept. 4. Call Lyn Thomas Young at 231-5809 or Leslie Chittum Adams at 776-0622.

PATRICK HENRY HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 1974 will hold a 30th reunion Aug. 13 and 14. Call Wanda Musgrove at 985-0818 or Donna Reynolds Sellers at 774-9170.

ROANOKE VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Class of 1984 will hold a 20-year reunion July 17. Call Diana Trout Brickey at (615) 355-6990 or Tracey Greene Good at 966-0012.

WILLIAM BYRD HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 1949 will hold its 55th reunion Oct. 9 at the Vinton War Memorial. Call Carson Shaver at 344-3720 or Dot Ferguson at 890-3603.

Class of 1984 will hold its 20th class reunion at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center and at 1 p.m. Sunday (family picnic) at Mill Mountain Zoo. If you have not been contacted by a commitee member, call Candy Owens Viar at 330-6497 or Starla Wheeling Porter at 761-3934.

Class of 1985 is searching for class members for a 20-year reunion in 2005. If you are a class member who has not been contacted or knows class members, call Melissa Ballengee Hall at 343-3418 or e-mail melissajane66@yahoo.com.

WILLIAM FLEMING HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 1954 will hold a 50th reunion Sept. 18 at Hunting Hills Country Club. E-mail

joyceshields@hotmail.com.

Class of 1959 will hold its 45th reunion at 6 p.m. June 16 at the Village at Tinker Creek clubhouse. Call Don Stafford at 966-2551 or Susan Lowe Hall at 362-4502.

Class of 1984 will hold its 20th reunion July 16-18 at the Clarion Airport Hotel, Roanoke. Letters of notification have been sent to all classmates. If you have not been notified, call Dave Myers at 362-4040 or Monica Fultz at 562-4576.

Class of 1994 will hold its 10-year reunion Aug. 20-22 at the Wyndham Hotel Roanoke Airport. Cost is $60 per person, $100 per couple. Payment (cashier's checks/money orders, payable to Tiffany Taylor or ChrisSonia Winfree) due by July 15. Call Tiffany Taylor at (703) 869-1561 or e-mail mstetaylor@juno.com.

BLUEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Classes of 1958 and 1959 are planning a combined class reunion, to be held in July 2005. Call Max Elmore at (770) 479-9149 or e-mail elmore1031@aol.com.

PATRICK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Organizers of the class of 1974 are planning a 30th reunion Spet. 24 and 25. If you have not been contacted by mail, call Patty Hazelwood at (276) 692-5239 or e-mail pattyh@swva.net.

MILITARY REUNIONS

The 7th Armored Division will hold its 58th annual reunion Sept. 9-13 in Harrisburg, Pa. Call Charles Barry at (814) 333-8051 or e-mail Cbarry@Zoominternet.net.

VOLUNTEER

NEEDS

Volunteer Roanoke Valley has the following volunteer opportunities for June:

Total Action Against Poverty needs volunteer mentors for children of ex-offenders in its VA CARES program.

Voice of the Blue Ridge needs volunteer help with charity bingo games. Variety of positions available.

Southwestern Virginia Second Harvest FoodBank needs volunteers to get food to agencies, pack produce, provide office help and help with special events.

Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center needs volunteers to make one-to-one visits with residents, help with activities and read or write letters. Groups also welcome to provide entertainment or help with arts and crafts.

Virginia Cooperative Extension needs volunteers to help in educating the public on issues of environmental horticulture. Training provided.

Veterans Affairs Medical Center needs drivers to transport patients/visitors from parking lots to clinic areas and help with clerical duties.

Call 985-0131, ext. 501 for more information about these or other volunteer opportunities.

Acoustic solo or duo musicians are needed for a series of benefit house concerts this summer at the Ronald McDonald House in Roanoke. Performances will be from 8:30 to 9:30 or 10 p.m. Contact Gary Hunt at 342-2083 or e-mail turtle-guy@att.net.

The Rescue Mission of Roanoke needs people toopeel potatoes. Call Helen at 777-7651.

The Presbyterian Community Center is seeking substitute front desk volunteers to greet clients and answer the phone. Some light filing is involved. Volunteers work 3 1/2 hour shifts, either morning or afternoon Monday-Friday. Volunteers would be asked to work one to three times a month. Call Jenny McCormick at 982-2911.

The city of Roanoke needs volunteers to work at an educational business conference from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19 at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Volunteer check-in is 8 a.m. Volunteers are needed to greet and guide attendees and exhibitors, give directions and event information, and provide other assistance. Call 853-2279.

The Roanoke Valley SPCA is seeking volunteers who are wiling to help on weekdays. Opportunities include feeding animals, doing laundry, assisting the trainer and working in the veterinarian office. Call 981-1077, ext. 208.

Fresh Air Fund is seeking families to host an inner-city child this summer. The fund's Friendly Town Program allows youngsters from underprivileged communities in New York City to experience simple summer pleasures away from home. Call Sheri Grace a (540) 258-1774 or visit www.freshair.org.

The Salem Rescue Squad is seeking motivated individuals to work with the squad. Classes are forming soon. Call 375-3001 and leave a message.

Roanoke residents can help keep city streets and parks clean year-round by becoming Roanoke Adopt-A-Park or Adopt-A-Street volunteers. Individuals, families, places of worship, groups and businesses may participate. Volunteers are asked to remove litter from adopted areas a minimum of four times a year. In return, the city will put a sign in place recognizing volunteer efforts. The city supplies trash bags and gloves, and will pick up bagged litter. Call 853-2231 or e-mail MVP@roanokegov.com.

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