House of Delegates Action Could Jeopardize Virginia Commission for the Arts!

Your Help is Needed NOW!  On February 21 the Appropriations Committee of the House of Delegates voted, 15-7, to cut state funding for the Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) by 50 percent in 2010-11 and to eliminate the agency completely as of July 1, 2011. The Senate Finance Committee has adopted the proposal in the budget bill submitted by Governor Kaine not to make further cuts in state funding for the Commission for the Arts.  More »

Rail Track Replacement Begins on Monday

Expect delays from Gwathmey Church Road to England Street (St. Rt. 54) until March 5, 2010

Jacksonville, FL – February 15, 2010 – CSX Transportation (CSXT) will begin rail track maintenance in Ashland, Virginia on Monday, February 22, 2010.  The work is part of CSXT’s ongoing track maintenance program to ensure safe and efficient rail service.

 CSXT’s project in Ashland was supposed to begin on February 15; however inclement weather caused the project’s postponement.  Although contingent upon good weather, the work will begin on February 22 on the west track, which runs close to town on the north side of Gwathmey Church Road to England Street.  CSXT aims to complete the rail track maintenance project by March 5, contingent upon favorable weather conditions.

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Next Ashland Arts Network Meeting

Our next meeting of the group is 3/1/2010 at 7 pm at Ashland Coffee & Tea.

First draft of the mission statement was sent to you, a Facebook page is in the works.

We need to talk logo as well. It would be nice to finalize both mission statement/logo and move forward from there.

Don’t forget we have June reserved for our group show at the Listening Room Gallery at Ashland Coffee & Tea.
We will also discuss plans for an April Arts Social.

“We Were There: History Through the Arts” Resceduled for March 26 & 27

The great history of our country, both the tragedy and the triumph, will be presented in the production of We Were There: History through the Arts. This event will take place on Friday and Saturday evenings, March 26 and 27, 2010, at 7 p.m. at the Blackwell Auditorium on the campus of Randolph-Macon College.  The production will present significant stories and events from our country’s history through dramatic readings, dance, poetry and song.  More »

A Taste of Hanover

To Benefit  Hanover Arc & Hanover Community Support Services

-Two non-profits joining together to improve the quality of life for children & adults with disabilities

Let your taste buds guide you through the finest cuisine in Hanover County at the 6^th annual A Taste of Hanover presented by Hanover Arc & Hanover Community Support Services. A ticket includes unlimited samples from favorite restaurants and caterers. There will be wine and beer tasting as well as musical entertainment.  More »

Come see “Mammalogues” – a one woman show on March 14 at R-MC

Gene Glave, who used to live in Ashland and now lives in Charleston, SC, has written a one-person show, “Mammalogues.”   Ms. Glave had breast cancer.  This show is a funny and poignant look at what she went through.  March 14 at 7:00pm (Blackwell Auditorium at R-MC).   All proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  Tickets are $10.  For more information, and to purchase tickets, please call 804-752-7318 or email studentlife@rmc.edu.

AYSL Registration

The Ashland Youth Soccer League is now accepting registrations for the Spring 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 February 15, 2010. For questions contact Rob Stiles 798-6611 or Diane Kellogg 512-6802.

“We Were There” Black History event POSTPONED

Due to the upcoming weather, “We Were There” Black History event to be held at R-MC campus on Friday and Saturday has been postponed.  New date to be announced soon!

Catch Spring Fever at the Maymont Flower Show

Tired of the snow?  Now is the time to get some great ideas for your home landscaping.  Local resident Justin Flagg, owner of Greenfield Landscaping in collaboration with landscape designer, Lorri McManus will be displaying their ideas this year in the Maymont Flower show.  Stop by Greenfield Landscaping’s display garden and catch the fever.  Mention the Townhound website and receive a free gift!

St. Ann’s Church Online Auction

To support the fundraising efforts of “Casino Night” on February 13 (6:00pm at St. Ann’s Hall on Snead Street), St. Ann’s is hosting an Online Auction.  The auction will close promptly at noon this Friday, Feb 5.   Click here and bid away!   You don’t need to be a parishioner to participate!   http://stannscasinonight.blogspot.com/