Townhound http://townhound.com A community website for the Ashland/Hanover area. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:31:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 2010 Tiger Trot Registration Now Open! http://townhound.com/events/2010-tiger-trot-registration-now-open http://townhound.com/events/2010-tiger-trot-registration-now-open#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:28:34 +0000 Admin http://townhound.com/?p=884 Tiger Trot 2010The fourth annual Tiger Trot is October 23, 2010.  Register early for the best deal! 

Race Times:

1/2 Mile: 8:00 am

1 Mile: 8:15 am

5k: 9:00 am

All races begin at Henry Clay Elementary, 310 South James Street, Ashland, Virginia.  Packet pickup is Friday, October 22 from 5-8 pm at Henry Clay.

]]> http://townhound.com/events/2010-tiger-trot-registration-now-open/feed 0 Willy Wonka at the Center this week! http://townhound.com/events/willy-wonka-at-the-center-this-week http://townhound.com/events/willy-wonka-at-the-center-this-week#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:28:29 +0000 Admin http://townhound.com/?p=882 Musical theatre for kids…by kids!

Friday, Aug 6 at 6:30pm, Saturday, Aug 7 at 6:30pm and Sunday, Aug 8 at 1:30pm.  Doors open ½ hour before show time.  Tickets are available through Becket Franklin at becketfranklin@yahoo.com or 804 380 6953.  Enjoy the pre-show at curtain time featuring some musical numbers from the camp showcase.

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Here is our Season 6 band schedule – all performances start at 7pm :

*8/1  Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie –Bluegrass  (Pre-Show: Hanover Concert Band 5:30pm)

8/8  The Taters- another great local favorite

8/15  Guy Mendilow Band – not to be missed!

8/22  Mandalele – 3 musical gypsy women

*8/29  Last Train Home – country rock   (Pre-Show: Hanover Concert Band 5:30pm)

Plan to arrive early to the concerts on August 1st and August 29th for a special Bluemont pre-show performance by the Hanover Concert Band.  The performance starts at  5:30pm so come early to enjoy even more music. 

 Our sincere thanks goes out to the Hanover Arts & Activities Center for providing their beautiful lawn space and being our first Bluemont concert sponsor.   We would also like to thank local businesses- Ashland Ace Hardware, Cauthorne Paper Company, Railside Farm and The Caboose Wine & Cheese for becoming  Bluemont Business members.  If you know of other businesses that can support Bluemont – please let them know we are offering advertisement options in our concert program.   Contact Jen Chambers  304-5588  jennifer.chambers@comcast.net for more information. 

 Many thanks to everyone who has become a member of Bluemont for 2010.   Your support is so appreciated!   If you have not had a chance to sign up – please visit the membership table at the concerts or visit  www.bluemont.org. 

We can’t imagine a summer without Bluemont!  Thanks for all you do to help keep music ‘on the lawn’ in our center of the universe!   Feel free to call or e-mail if you have questions or have ideas to share.  For more info, check out our Bluemont in Ashland blog:  www.bluemontinashland.blogspot.com and follow us on Twitter too!

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On Monday’s meeting, Wanda from The Ville Players Community Theatre may be stopping in to tell us about their troupe, now performing at the former St. Ann’s Church at R-MC-corner of Henry & Berkeley streets in Ashland. They have a show playing in August,“After Easter” by Anne Delvin on Aug. 12-14 & 19-21.

]]> http://townhound.com/events/ashland-arts-network-meeting-4/feed 0 The 7th Annual Ashland Harvest Run http://townhound.com/events/the-7th-annual-ashland-harvest-run http://townhound.com/events/the-7th-annual-ashland-harvest-run#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:41:29 +0000 Admin http://townhound.com/?p=871 The 7th Annual Ashland Harvest  - Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk, a race to benefit WHEAT (Western Hanover Emergency Action Team) and Hanover Safe Place starts at Ashland Carter Park. Course Information: The 10K and 5K are both USATF certified courses. Water will be available at the on the course and finish line. Organized by GFWC Ashcake Women’s Club Registration Fees and Information: $22 if postmarked by October 9, 2010 $25 after October 10, 2010 Registration fee for group Fee for group of 3 or more $15 p/person postmarked by October 9, 2010 $20 per person after October 10, 2010 To register online or if you have any questions you may visit www.ashlandharvestrun.com or call 804-798-9341 or e-mail ashlandharvestrun@comcast.net T-shirts are guaranteed for the first 200 registered participants. T-shirts for late registrants are subject to availability. Registration and check in begins at 7:45 a.m. Race begins at 9:00 a.m. for 10K runners and 9:10 a.m. for 5K runners/walkers. Awards: Trophies and certificates to top 2 woman and men. Cash awards will be awarded in the men and woman category. Certificates to top in men and women category 5 year age group.

]]> http://townhound.com/events/the-7th-annual-ashland-harvest-run/feed 0 Ashland Youth Soccer League is now accepting registrations http://townhound.com/events/ashland-youth-soccer-league-is-now-accepting-registrations http://townhound.com/events/ashland-youth-soccer-league-is-now-accepting-registrations#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:05:06 +0000 Admin http://townhound.com/?p=869 The Ashland Youth Soccer League is now accepting registrations for the Fall 2010 Season.  Register online at www.aysl.org.  AYSL offers recreations soccer leagues for ages U-5 through U-16.  The deadline for registration is August 25, 2010.  For questions contact Rob Stiles 798-6611 or Diane Kellogg 512-6802.

]]> http://townhound.com/events/ashland-youth-soccer-league-is-now-accepting-registrations/feed 0 Ashland Arts Network Meeting http://townhound.com/events/ashland-arts-network-meeting-3 http://townhound.com/events/ashland-arts-network-meeting-3#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:04:07 +0000 Admin http://townhound.com/?p=866 Our next meeting is Monday 8/2/2010 at 6:30pm at Ashland Coffee & Tea. Note the new starting time. This gives us one hour to meet, as the official closing time at ACT is 7:30pm.

]]> http://townhound.com/events/ashland-arts-network-meeting-3/feed 0 Ashland Community Yard Sale http://townhound.com/events/ashland-community-yard-sale http://townhound.com/events/ashland-community-yard-sale#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:17:02 +0000 Admin http://townhound.com/?p=864 All Welcome! – 800 Thompson St., First Baptist Church, Ashland. 

This Saturday, July 10, and every second and fourth Saturday, July through October,

8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Reserve your space now! 18X15-foot space, just $15. 798-5999

]]> http://townhound.com/events/ashland-community-yard-sale/feed 0 Patriotic Music http://townhound.com/events/patriotic-music http://townhound.com/events/patriotic-music#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:49:40 +0000 Admin http://townhound.com/?p=862 Concert for the benefit of The Central Virginia Food Bank

July 1st 730PM – Saint Ann’s Catholic Parish – 105 S. Snead St. Ashland, Virginia 23005     (804) 798-5039

]]> http://townhound.com/events/patriotic-music/feed 0 Art Exhibit, Ashland Arts Network http://townhound.com/events/art-exhibit-ashland-arts-network http://townhound.com/events/art-exhibit-ashland-arts-network#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:17:06 +0000 Admin http://townhound.com/?p=857 Come to the Ashland Coffee and Tea Listening Room Gallery anytime between June 8 – July 5, 2010 to view a fabulous collection of works from local artists.

The Artists’ Reception is Sunday, June 13, 4-6 pm

Don’t forget the next Ashland Arts Network Meeting at the Ashland Coffee and Tea, Monday, June 7 at 7pm.

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