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Volunteers Needed to Harvest Vegetables to Feed the Hungry

August 19, 2010
By Press_Release
Volunteers Needed to Harvest Vegetables to Feed the Hungry

Woodstock, VA – It’s great exercise and a sure way to help others. The Volunteer Farm of Shenandoah is calling for volunteers to help harvest tons of vegetables needed to feed the hungry people through two food banks serving about a third of Virginia. Get Ready to Volunteer The farm is harvesting beans, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes,...
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A Shining Light Across America; nationwide events to celebrate Boy Scouts 100th year (July 25-31)

July 15, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
A Shining Light Across America; nationwide events to celebrate Boy Scouts 100th year (July 25-31)

Fort AP Hill, Va – For the first time in the history of the Boy Scouts of America, the entire Scouting community will be brought together for a single, nationwide event to celebrate the organization’s 100th birthday, and reflect on what the organization has meant to millions of  America’s youth. Shining Our Light Across the...
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Disconnecting from technology; reconnecting with Nature

April 18, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Disconnecting from technology; reconnecting with Nature

Afton, Va – Here’s something a little different. So many kids today, and for that matter so many adults, can tell you just about everything about technology, but when it comes to living in the wild, or building a camp fire, or good old fashioned survival, they would readily admit that they are clueless. The...
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Boy Scout birthday party and movie is on for tonight!

February 8, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Boy Scout birthday party and movie is on for tonight!

Winchester, VA – The Shenandoah Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Council wants to get the message out that the showing of the movie, “Follow Me, Boys,” at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is still on tonight, even with all of the snow that fell in the last few days. The...
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Dr. Tom Iden to be honored by Boy Scouts at fundraiser dinner

February 6, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Dr. Tom Iden to be honored by Boy Scouts at fundraiser dinner

Clarke County, VA – The Mannahoac District, Boy Scouts of America (BSA), announces that Thomas C. Iden, MD,  is being honored as the 2010 Clarke County Distinguished Citizen. Betty Weller, Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager at Bank of Clarke County, is chairing this event. Betty and her team of volunteers are busy organizing the Clarke...
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Boys Scouts turn 100; “Follow Me, Boys” showing at Drafthouse

February 3, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Boys Scouts turn 100; “Follow Me, Boys” showing at Drafthouse

Winchester, VA – February 7 – the first Sunday of this month – many area churches, especially those that charter Scouting units, will be recognizing Scout Sunday and will be including Scouts in their services. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 (which is Scouting Anniversary Day) as...
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