'Harvey' will wrap up Wayside's season

MIDDLETOWN -- To match the lighthearted, spring mood that should soon be in the air, Wayside Theatre is offering a comedy for the finale of its 2009-10 season about a man and his invisible friend -- a very tall rabbit named Harvey.

Discussion group to focus on responsible eating

STEPHENS CITY -- For Aldine Musser, combining food and faith just makes sense. As co-pastor of Stephens City Mennonite Church, Musser says global issues and the effect our actions have on others are important -- even down to eating habits.

Hair care: Local girl parts with her ponytail for cancer patients

For all her girlish charms, Mariana Roszelle, who is homeschooled in Strasburg, exhibits a maturity and compassion beyond her years. When she was 4, she heard her mother talking about teenagers with cancer after the family had watched an HBO documentary. She decided she wanted to grow her hair out and contribute to the cause.

Couple plan ministry for troubled juveniles

NEW MARKET -- After learning of the Rock of Ages mission and spending a week in Cleveland, Tenn., helping the cause, Josette and Paul Miller found a cause of their own: Guiding troubled youth along a more spiritual path to enlightenment, happiness and freedom.

Children's book authors to visit local libraries

WINCHESTER -- As part of the winter reading program at Handley Regional Library, two children's authors will visit this month to read and sign their books and interact with children.

Front Royal family serving as Virginia's March of Dimes ambassadors

If he'd been born one week sooner, Christian Downs would not have survived. Thinking she was catching the flu, Christian's mother, Lynn, made a special visit to the doctor at 27 weeks pregnant. Everyone was shocked to discover that she was fully dilated and ready to deliver, she recalls.

Minding their manners: Club that teaches young people etiquette hopes to expand

WOODSTOCK - With a brotherly love that can only be rivaled by a few others, Caleb Halbersma, dressed handsomely in a suit, escorts his equally fashionable little sister to her seat and then later dances with her in the living room of their Stephens City house.

Exhibit showcases work of one student from each state

WINCHESTER -- A temporary exhibit at the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum on Winchester's walking mall is making the walls there a lot brighter.

Living memorial: Teen plans Scout project to remember fallen friend

STRASBURG -- Strasburg High School senior class president Colin Christensen has made it his solemn mission this past year to keep the memory of slain classmate Brendon Manning Barker alive.

Youth group plans health, fitness fair

WINCHESTER -- The mission: Find a way to solve the problem of childhood obesity in the area. The solution: Offer information sessions and a Fitness Fun Fair for local families to help spread the word about the importance of healthy eating and regular exercise.