Gandy Art Auction – You Must See to Believe!

Check out the photos and descriptions of many of the items available, they are truly incredible:  http://gandyartauction.blogspot.com/  

Take home original artwork created by Gandy students! This fun-filled event will include ornaments, art, crafts, jewelry, garden sculptures, furniture & paintings. Have dinner, join in a silent and live auction, and buy gifts for the holidays. All proceeds will benefit the Gandy Garden.

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: John M. Gandy Elementary (Ashland, VA)

Baby Boomers Remember Ashland

Local Baby Boomers will share their stories about growing up in the “Center of the Universe”.

Wed, December 16

7 pm

Richard S. Gillis Library in Ashland.  Refreshments served.

Ashland Holiday Weekend

Catch some Christmas spirit all over town, during the Ashland Holiday Weekend. December 5 & 6.  Trolley rides, town tree decorating, photos with Santa, gingerbread house contest, and of course, great shopping!  Sponsored by the Hanover Arts and Activities Center, Ashland Main Street Association & The Market Ashland Partnership.

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Ashland Police Announce 2009 Holiday Shopping Safety Information

 Ashland Police Announce 2009 Holiday Shopping Safety Information More »

It’s Time for Deck the Halls!

Come to the Christmas decoration-making event of the season at Pine Grove Farm in Ashland. 100% of the proceeds goes to the Hilliard House, a home for women and children in crisis serving Hanover County, Henricho County and Richmond City.

Sunday, December 6, 2009
12:30 – 4:30 pm
$25 – guests 17 years and older
$10 – youngsters 6 to 16 years old
Free for children under five

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New Arts Group – Ashland Arts Network

We have a name!   And we’re working on our purpose.  All artists, creative types, lovers of the arts are welcome to join our budding arts group for our next meeting:

Tuesday, January 5
7 pm
Ashland Coffee and Tea

Please bring a favorite piece of art that you’ve created, so we all better get to know each other’s art.  Also, get those creative juices flowing and bring along a concept for our logo!

Contact: Elizabeth Royal at Stone’s Throw Studios, 804-450-0506 or bethmail@embarqmail.com

Ashland Firehouse Theater set to open

Ashland Firehouse Theater set to open Dec 12th

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R-MC’s 6th Annual International Education Week 2009

R-MC’s 6th Annual International Education Week 2009

Dates: November 16 – 20, 2009 Various Times and locations Event Information: Get ready for a week of activities and events that will lead you to explore your origins and cross-cultural competency as a global citizen! More »

7th Annual Train Day

7th Annual Train Day
Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Join your neighbors for a celebration of the Town’s railroad heritage — trolley rides, children’s activities, music, and railroad memorabilia and exhibits.  Brought to you by the Town of Ashland.  Coordinated by:  Friends of the Library, Train Town Toy & Hobby, RF&P Model Railroad Club, Hanover Arts and Activities Center, Ashland Police Department.

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Ashland Olde Time Parade

Ashland Olde Time Parade-2:30PM

Thompson/ S. James Street to John Gandy Elem.-798-7134