August 28, 2008Boy Scouts hold yard sale Sept. 6 at BonsackBoy Scout Troop 584 will be holding a yard sale on Saturday, September 6 from 7a.m. until 1p.m. It will be held at the corner of 460 and West Ruritan Road in the Bonsack area, near the new Kroger. If you have any questions, please contact Theresa McDaniel at 345-1001 Ext. 2233. August 26, 2008Photos from Botetourt Girl Scouts pirate event
Continue reading to see more photo'sof their fun filled weekend! Continue reading "Photos from Botetourt Girl Scouts pirate event" » August 25, 2008Women's Club holds annual picnic at Botetourt Country Club All through the year they fund raise and have fun to spend the money on events like Teen Scene, civic projects and scholarships to name a few of the many things these ladies do during a year. The BTCW's Club has been doing good work in Botetourt County for about 40 years. They are looking for women who want to make a difference in their community as well. For information on how to become a member, contact Donna Henderson at 992- 5333. August 21, 2008Girl Scout Troop 402 earns fishing patches at Claytor Lake
Girl Scouts from Troop 402 of Botetourt Service Unit participated in 'Everything’s Fishy' at Claytor Lake Saturday, Aug. 16. The event was sponsored by Virginia Bass Association, the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, and Virginia Skyline Girl Scouts. The girls learned about different species of fish found in our local lakes and rivers, the parts of a fish, how to properly handle a fish, and fish conservation. The Bass Association took the girls for a ride on a pontoon boat, and taught them to cast and fish along the lake shore. The girls earned their Fishing Badge at the event. Pictured: Kayla Hogan, Miranda Watts, Amanda Reid, Caitlyn Stultz, Front Savannah Lucas and Alisa Lumsden Submitted by Jane Garnett To see more photos of Girl Scout Troop 402, visit our gallery! August 19, 2008Buchanan Lions Club adds new member, new officers
The Lions purchase eyeglasses and hearing aids for local needy individuals. This past year, the Buchanan Club helped 11 individuals from the Buchanan area with eyeglasses. If you would like to join the Buchanan Lions Club, need a new broom, or have eyeglasses/hearing aids to donate, please call Mike Burton at 254-3345 or Wanda Smith at 254-1212. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, mail to P.O. Box 369, Buchanan, VA 24066. Help us, help others. In the picture, Lion Floyd Markham places a new Lion pin on his wife, Barbara. August 15, 2008Botetourt Girl Scouts win awardThe Botetourt service unit, which includes 376 Girl Scouts in Botetourt County, has won two “The Skyline’s the Limit” public relations awards from Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council. From January 15 through May 2, 2008, the Council challenged Girl Scouts in its 36-county area to band with other troops in their service units and promote activities, accomplishments and events related to Girl Scouting as well as the benefits it provides to girls of today. Botetourt service unit was recognized for submitting the most story ideas and having the best coverage of troop activities promoted in the media. The troops that participated in the contest won two free weekends at one of the council’s three program centers (Camp Sugar Hollow in Crozet, Camp Sacajawea in Lynchburg, or Icimani Adventure Center in Roanoke), where they can host a camporee, event, program, or outing; a certificate of award; and a The Skyline’s the Limit 2008 PR Challenge limited-edition recognition patch. August 6, 2008Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to host conservation reception
Continue reading "Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to host conservation reception " » July 28, 2008Bike ride to fight MS comes to Buchanan Sept. 27-28The Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society will hold a bike ride to raise money to fight MS in (and around) Buchanan on Sept. 27-28. Details about how to get involved are below, in this official release: Continue reading "Bike ride to fight MS comes to Buchanan Sept. 27-28" » July 25, 2008Botetourt DeMolay participate in Conclave state event Dinner at Conclave photo courtesy of William Bacuam July 9, 2008Early cabin museum opens for groups by appointment Looking for something to do close to home? Get a group of friends together and take a tour of Historic Fincastle and visit the Early Cabin in the town. The museum is no longer open on weekends except by appointment. Currently, the Fincastle Museum has a display called the “Schools of Fincastle” from the private schools of the 18th century to the free, public schools of today. Also in this exhibit are photos of early businesses in the town of Fincastle. Unfortunately, because of the low turnout during the weekends when the museum has been opened, exhibits will now be available only on days when scheduled Fincastle town tours are held by the Tour Committee of Historic Fincastle, Inc. To schedule a tour or to obtain available dates and additional information, contact Cassandra Bulmer at 473-1004. June 19, 2008Civitan Awards $31,000 check to Blue Ridge Autism Center The Botetourt Civitan Club, with the help of the Roanoke Civitan, helped Blue Ridge Autism receive a $31,000 check for training of staff to expand services. Angie Leonard, the Executive Director of Blue Ridge Autism Center (BRAC) received the check from members of Civitan in Daleville yesterday. She said the BRAC will use the money for training of staff at the Virginia Tech Autism Center. One of the things they hope to do is expand services to home where parents and caregivers will benefit from the training as well. Botetourt Civitan Club members Caleb Mann, John Markey and Lisa Crawford deliver a big check to Angie Leonard of the BRAC. June 18, 2008Ruritan Club in Eagle Rock seeks members The Eagle Rock Ruritan Club just raised $2,100 for a community member through a chicken BBQ dinner and that is just one of the many projects the Ruritan Club does in the Eagle Rock area. Members are sought to increase the roll for the club. At last night's regular June meeting in the Eagle Rock fire and rescue squad building, the group noted everything they have done this spring -- volunteer work, environmental work, support for The National D-Day Memorial plus a trip there on June 6, 2008 for the ceremony and the chicken dinner. Continue reading "Ruritan Club in Eagle Rock seeks members" » |
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