Didgeridoo Down Under – Enjoy a high-energy, Australian-themed show that combines music, culture, puppetry, comedy, character building, reading motivation and audience participation. It’s interactive, educational and super fun! Perfect for kids and families! Ashland Branch Library Monday, June 24 at 7 p.m. – 201 S. Railroad Avenue in Ashland, (804) 798-4072; Atlee Branch Library Monday, June 24 at 1 p.m. – 9161 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville, (804) 559-0654; Hanover
American Family Fitness is hosting the Family Fun Day Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Virginia Center Commons in the parking lot near the food court entrance. In celebration of the fitness center’s arrival to the mall, the outdoor festivities will include Zumba and kick-boxing demos, a moon bounce, food, games and much more. The event will also feature the Virginia Blood Services, Comcast, B.A.R.K Animal
Accepting Donations The Richard S. Gillis Library in Ashland is now accepting books for their July 4th book sale. Please bring books in good condition to the library at 201 S. Railroad Avenue. We ask that you not drop off more than one carton or two bags of books at a time. The book sale will be held at the Gillis Library July 4 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Not only does the Hanover Tomato Festival have great tomatoes, but it has a great entertainment line-up too! Join us at the entertainment stage to see our headliner, the up-and-coming country artist Craig Wayne Boyd. In 2012, Boyd’s debut country single “I Ain’t No Quitter” reached #35 on the Music Row Chart and #49 on the Billboard Indicator Chart. His current single “Learning To Dance” is on country radio playlists
Artists, the May 31 deadline for participation in the Second Annual “Love Our Critters” Art Exhibition is rapidly approaching! The “Love Our Critters” event is being organized by The Hanover Humane Society and the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education. Featured artwork will be on display at the Montpelier Center at 17205 Mountain Road in Montpelier from July 2 -31. An opening reception featuring a silent auction and sale will