WHEN: May 17 WHERE: Kate Collins Middle School Auditorium, Waynesboro TIME: Doors open at 6 for silent auction; pageant begins at 7 TICKETS: $10 for adults; $5 for ages 6-12; ages 5 and under, free. BENEFITS: Vector Industries, Inc., a not-for-profit employer, currently providing employment for more than 80 people with disabilities. INFO: (540) 943-8444, ext. 16 or 18
Contestants include ... Jim Sacco, The News Virginian Kevin Blackburn, Kevin Blackburn Photography Thomas Jorgenson, The Bradford Company John Riley, John's Computer Service Dale Faulk Jeff Mullins John Mullins Christopher Payne Danny Sheets, Sheets Livestock Paul Drumheller, Four Star Pizza Brian Holmes, Four Star Pizza Jack Painter, Miss Zero Subs Pete DeKeyzer, Sidelines Cafe Steve Wilson, PGI Chris Fares, Avante Henry Wood, retired Kent Iberg, Vector Industries David Tanner, Vector Industries Mack Quillen, Vector Industries
May 21-25 Jungle Safari featuring lion cubs, monkeys, llamas and other animals, camel rides, pony rides, and have your photo taken with a lion cub, Willow Oak Plaza, under the Red, White & Blue tent. Info: (540) 280-2070.
June 14 Bluegrass, Barbecue and Blue Jeans, the conclusion to the 2008 Parade of Events to benefit the Wayne Theatre Alliance. Info: (540) 943-9999 or www.waynetheatre.org.
June 20 Conversations With … an interview series featuring authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers and other interesting and creative people from around the region, part of the Third Fridays, 6:30 p.m., 539 W. Main St., Waynesboro. Presented by Augusta Free Press Publishing and The New Dominion Magazine. Info: (540) 949-6574 or www.augustafreepress.com.
River City Radio Hour, held the Third Friday of each month, features comedy, drama and music, 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., location varies around downtown Waynesboro. Sponsored by the Wayne Theatre Alliance and Waynesboro Cultural Commission. Free, donations accepted. Info: (540) 943-9999 or www.waynetheatre.org.
July 18 Conversations With … an interview series featuring authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers and other interesting and creative people from around the region, part of the Third Fridays, 6:30 p.m., 539 W. Main St., Waynesboro. Presented by Augusta Free Press Publishing and The New Dominion Magazine. Info: (540) 949-6574 or www.augustafreepress.com.
River City Radio Hour, held the Third Friday of each month, features comedy, drama and music, 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., location varies around downtown Waynesboro. Sponsored by the Wayne Theatre Alliance and Waynesboro Cultural Commission. Free, donations accepted. Info: (540) 943-9999 or www.waynetheatre.org.
Aug. 15 Conversations With … an interview series featuring authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers and other interesting and creative people from around the region, part of the Third Fridays, 6:30 p.m., 539 W. Main St., Waynesboro. Presented by Augusta Free Press Publishing and The New Dominion Magazine. Info: (540) 949-6574 or www.augustafreepress.com.
River City Radio Hour, held the Third Friday of each month, features comedy, drama and music, 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., location varies around downtown Waynesboro. Sponsored by the Wayne Theatre Alliance and Waynesboro Cultural Commission. Free, donations accepted. Info: (540) 943-9999 or www.waynetheatre.org.
Sept. 4-6 (Gallery walk on Sept. 6) Amazing Art Quilts celebration conference featuring exhibits and gallery walks in Waynesboro, Staunton, Harrisonburg and Augusta County. Sponsored by the Staunton Augusta Art Center, the Waynesboro Gallery Walk will take place on Sept. 6 from 2-4 p.m. For more information, contact the Staunton Convention and Visitor's Bureau at (540) 332-3865, ext. 116.
Sept. 6 Chili Brews 'n Blues Cookoff, Waynesboro. Sponsored by WDDI. Info: (540) 943-6704 or www.waynesborodowntown.org.
Sept. 19 Conversations With … an interview series featuring authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers and other interesting and creative people from around the region, part of the Third Fridays, 6:30 p.m., 539 W. Main St., Waynesboro. Presented by Augusta Free Press Publishing and The New Dominion Magazine. Info: (540) 949-6574 or www.augustafreepress.com.
River City Radio Hour, held the Third Friday of each month, features comedy, drama and music, 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., location varies around downtown Waynesboro. Sponsored by the Wayne Theatre Alliance and Waynesboro Cultural Commission. Free, donations accepted. Info: (540) 943-9999 or www.waynetheatre.org.
Oct. 11 Wine Festival in Waynesboro. Sponsored by WDDI. Info: (540) 942-6705 or www.waynesborodowntown.org.
Oct. 17 Conversations With … an interview series featuring authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers and other interesting and creative people from around the region, part of the Third Fridays, 6:30 p.m., 539 W. Main St., Waynesboro. Presented by Augusta Free Press Publishing and The New Dominion Magazine. Info: (540) 949-6574 or www.augustafreepress.com.
River City Radio Hour, held the Third Friday of each month, features comedy, drama and music, 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., location varies around downtown Waynesboro. Sponsored by the Wayne Theatre Alliance and Waynesboro Cultural Commission. Free, donations accepted. Info: (540) 943-9999 or www.waynetheatre.org.
Nov. 21 Conversations With … an interview series featuring authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers and other interesting and creative people from around the region, part of the Third Fridays, 6:30 p.m., 539 W. Main St., Waynesboro. Presented by Augusta Free Press Publishing and The New Dominion Magazine. Info: (540) 949-6574 or www.augustafreepress.com.
River City Radio Hour, held the Third Friday of each month, features comedy, drama and music, 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., location varies around downtown Waynesboro. Sponsored by the Wayne Theatre Alliance and Waynesboro Cultural Commission. Free, donations accepted. Info: (540) 943-9999 or www.waynetheatre.org.
Dec. 19 Conversations With … an interview series featuring authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers and other interesting and creative people from around the region, part of the Third Fridays, 6:30 p.m., 539 W. Main St., Waynesboro. Presented by Augusta Free Press Publishing and The New Dominion Magazine. Info: (540) 949-6574 or www.augustafreepress.com.
River City Radio Hour, held the Third Friday of each month, features comedy, drama and music, 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., location varies around downtown Waynesboro. Sponsored by the Wayne Theatre Alliance and Waynesboro Cultural Commission. Free, donations accepted. Info: (540) 943-9999 or www.waynetheatre.org.
