Apr 24: Winemaker’s Dinner, 6:30 pm, Mimslyn Inn. Chris Pearmund from Pearmund Cellars in Warrenton will host an evening of fine wines to complement the multi-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Richard Mellar. $59/person. Please call for reservations: 743-5105 or see their website at www.mimslyn.com for more details.
Apr 25: Community Meeting on Underage Drinking Prevention, 7 pm, Shenandoah Community Center. Guest speakers will share local statistics from the national Pride Youth Survey their experiences and the impact that underage drinking has on the community. Page Alliance for Community Action, Page County Public Schools, and Page County Recreation Department are collaborating with the Federal Government’s Interagency Coordinating Committee for the Prevention of Underage Drinking to sponsor this event. Parents, youth, teachers, officials, and community members are invited. Following the meeting, students 14 years old and over will be invited to stay and attend the Page County Recreation Department “Teens Night Out” – an alcohol-free night of musical entertainment. This event will be held at the Shenandoah Community Center until 10 pm. For more information, contact Bobbi Wells at 843-2808
Apr 26: Junior Ranger Day, Shenandoah National Park. This free program, part of National Park Week, is designed to help children and families connect with parks in ways that engage them with the theme “Explore, Learn, Protect: Be a Junior Ranger.” No registration. For more information, see www.nps.gov.npweek
Apr 26: Royce Campbell and the Hod O’Brien Trio, BB&T Center for the Performing Arts, 7: 30 pm. See www.PerformingArtsLuray.org
May 1 & 2: Jewelry Sale, PMH dayroom, sponsored by the Auxiliary.
May 3: Farmers Market Opening Day, 9 am – 1 pm, parking lot next to Evergreen Outfitters. Set-up usually begins around 8:30 am and breakfast is available. The Farmers Market is open until the end of October.
May 3: Youth Trout Derby, 9 am, Park-n-Ride, Luray. For more information, contact Pat O’Brien at lurayparks@shentel.net.
May 6: Town Elections, Shenandoah, Luray and Stanley.
May 10: Festival of Spring, Luray visit luraydowntown.com or call 743-7700 for an application. Volunteers are needed, please contact Catherine Stewart at ldi@shentel.net.
May 10: Beer Garden, during Festival of Spring, BB&T Center for the Performing Arts plaza. Starr Hill Brewery of Crozet will offer four varieties of microbrews for tasting, as well as seminars at 1 and 3 pm. For more information www.PerformingArtsLuray.org or www.starrhill.com
May 10: Farmers Market Festival of Spring, 9 am – 1 pm, Town of Luray parking lot (this week only.) Set-up usually begins around 8:30 am and breakfast is available. The Farmers Market is open until the end of October.
May 10: Page County’s Next Top Model, 7:30 pm, PCHS. Theme: Eyes, $3 admission for school age and above. For more information, contact Sharon Sampsell at 743-1180.
May 14: Acting lessons with Wayfarer Touring Theater & Acting School, 7 – 9:30 pmBB&T Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, contact the Center at 743-3311.
May 15: Business After Hours, Heritage Title, Allied Mortgage LLC and Miller, Earle & Shanks. 136 General Drive, Luray.
May 16: “Go Green” Seminar, 10 am, location TBA. For more information, see the article at left.
May 17: Simple Abundance Workshop, 9 am – 5 pm in Luray. Maryanne Ross, certified leader of Simple Abundance Workshops, will lead this study of six principles of Sarah Ban Breathnach’s book of the same title. For more information or to purchase a gift certificate, contact Maryanne at 703-969-4295 or 540-743-5500 or mross@simpleabundance.com .
May 17: Shining Lights of Luray: Estele Knott, Christopher Jenkins and Pops Walker, BB&T Center for the Performing Arts. Get tickets at the Chamber or see www.PerformingArtsLuray.org .
May 22: Chamber Seminar: Customer Service Training, 9-11 am or 5-7 pm. Luray United Methodist Church, New Educational Wing & Fellowship Hall. Cost $10 Members; $15 Non-members. Guest Speaker: Bobbi Walker, Virginia Tourism Corporation RESERVATIONS are required – please call the Chamber 743-3915 or pcounty@embarqmail.com
May 22: Alcohol & Drug Abuse Awareness Forum, 1-3 pm, Page County Circuit Courthouse in Luray. Hear a forum of speakers from the Virginia State Police, Page Memorial Hospital, Page County Sheriff’s Office, Page Alliance for Community Action, Northwestern Community Services, faith-based organizations and local businesses. For more information, contact Bobbi Wells at 843-2808 or call 743-6061.
May 23-24: Memorial Day Festival, Shenandoah. Visit www.TownofShenandoah.com for more information.
May 26: Memorial Day Veterans Tribute, 11 am, Memorial Wall, South Court Street.
June 4: Chamber Seminar: Entrepreneur Express, 8:30 am - Noon, Stanley Fire Department. Free workshops for your business. Sponsored by LPCCC and Page County Economic Development Department. More details next week!
Jun 17: Chamber Seminar: Joe Pellitteri with Shentel Advertising, am, more info TBA.
June 26: Health and Candle Sale, PMH, sponsored by the Auxiliary.
July 17: Tenth Annual Golf Tournament, to benefit PMH, sponsored by the PMH Auxiliary. Quilt made by Katina Wakeman to be raffled.
Jul 17: Business After Hours, Shenandoah Speedway.
Aug 16 & 17: Third Annual Luray Triathlon, Lake Arrowhead. For information, www.townofluray.com or call the Luray Parks and Recreation Department at 540-743-6475.
Aug 24: Page Valley Cycling Club Race. For more information, see www.pagevalleycycling.com .
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