A card shower is planned for Judy Golloday, who will celebrate her 70th birthday September 22. Cards can be sent to 17376 Old Valley Pike, Edinburg, VS 22824.

The Middletown Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast 7-11 a.m. September 22. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. Proceeds will benefit the fire department.

The Men’s and Women’s Group of the Strasburg Presbyterian Church will host an indoor yard and bake sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. September 22 in the church social hall.

The Round Hill Ruritan Club will hold a fall community yard sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. September 22 at the club in Winchester. Breakfast and lunch provided by the Ladies of the Rescue Mission with all proceeds benefiting the Mission. Tables/spaces are $10 each with outside space available only if weather permitting. Information/space reservation: contact Cyndi at 540-333-2851 and leave message.

Mosaic of Winchester Church will host a yard sale and block party 8 a.m.-1 p.m. September 22 at Daniel Morgan Middle School in Winchester. Free items include clothes, books, toys, kitchen appliances, washer and dryer. The block party will have popcorn, cotton candy and a bounce house.

Information: Kacy Gaither at kacyyost@gmail.com.

The Love Center of Columbia Furnace Church of the Brethren in Edinburg will distribute food 8:30-11:30 a.m. September 22. Information: text only 540-335-3612.

The Extension Master Gardener Help Desk will be available 9 a.m.-12 p.m. September 22 at Lowe’s in Woodstock to answer home horticultural questions. Information: 540-459-6140.

The inaugural Shenandoah Valley Book Fest will be held 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. September 22 in Old Town Winchester. The Fest will feature authors from all genres throughout the Shenandoah Valley, Northern Virginia and West Virginia. Activities will include free workshops and information sessions, author talks, book discussions and signings, and a children’s story time. The festival will also be raising money to support literacy. Information: https://www.facebook.com/shenandoahvalleybookfest/.

Sky Meadows State Park will host an Explorer Outpost 10 a.m.-1 p.m. September 22 and 23 at the Boston Mill Road Trial near the Park office. Each day offers a different investigation into the wetlands, woodlands, fields, pastures, plants, animals and history of farming at the Park. Junior Ranger booklets and self-guided activities will also be available. Information: skymeadows@dcr.virginia.gov or 540-592-3556.

The Shenandoah County Democratic Caucus will meet at 10 a.m. September 22 at Emmamuel Episcopal Church in Woodstock. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. James Atwood. board member of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence and author of “Gundamentalism and Where it is Taking America”. He will discuss the causes and curses of gun violence.

Mount Carmel Christian Academy will hold it 10th annual Car and Truck Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. September 22 at the school in Luray. Registration is $15 per vehicle. Other activities include crafts and vendors, music and food. All money goes back into the school. Information: call 540-743-9558, email mccacarshow@gmail.com or visit www.mccacarshow.wordpress.com.

Samuels Public Library in Front Royal will host Hat’s Off to Crochet, a beginning crochet class, at 10:30 a.m. September 22. Diane Hearne will teach how to crochet an easy hat. Class attendants should bring a size H hook and one skein of 4-ply yarn. Information: 540-635-3153.

Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane will celebrate National Public Lands Day 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. September 22 in the Children’s Discovery area. Help build new bluebird nesting boxes and learn how to establish a nesting box in your own community. Join a hike 12-3 p.m. to refresh nests in the bluebird boxes along the trails and roadways in the Park. Information: skymeadows@dcr.virginia.gov or 540-592-3556.

St. Luke Baptist Church in Berryville will celebrate its Annual Women’s Day at 11 a.m. September 22. The women will host a Women’s Fellowship Brunch with the church’s First Lady Kimberly Pope as the guest speaker. The celebration will continue September 23 with guest preacher the Rev. Pamela Newtown at the 11 a.m. service and recording artist Tanya Dallas-Lewis in concert at 3 p.m. Information: 540-955-1883.

Kernstown Battlefield’s own Larry Turner will lead two tours, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., September 22. Meet at the Visitor’s Center. Comfortable clothes and refreshments advised. Turner will lead tours the second and fourth Saturday of the month through October. Information: www.kerntownbattle.org, www.facebook.com/Kernstown or call 757-593-8227 or 202-302-9129.

The Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Brew & Blues Festival 12-6 p.m. September 22. Festival will featuring breweries from all over Virginia and elsewhere as well as a local loop of regional breweries and cideries. Other activities include artisans, crafters and commercial vendors as well as food and live music by The Duskwales 12-2:30 p.m. and The Shane Gamble Band 3-6 p.m. Advance tickets for beer tasting are $20 or $25 at the gate. General admission is free. Information: contact the Chamber at 540-635-3185 or visit www.brewandblues.com.

Saumsville Christian Church will hold a Pig Roast starting at 4 p.m. September 22. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Homemade ice cream extra. Proceeds benefit the church cemetery fund.

Boyce United Methodist Church will hold an all you can eat spaghetti dinner 4-7 p.m. September 22 at the Boyce Fire Hall. A free will offering will be accepted to benefit the church. Take-out trays will also be available. Information: contact Diana at 540-336-3585 or Joan at 540-409-7197.

Laurel Hill Christian Church in Lebanon Church will host September 22 to benefit the Strasburg High School FFA. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Cost is 25¢ per card per game plus a $3 cover charge for snacks and drinks.

Gravel Springs Lutheran Church in Star Tannery will celebrate Homecoming at the 9 a.m. service September 23. A covered dish meal will follow the service.

Zion Christian Church in Maurertown will celebrate Homecoming at 11 a.m September 23 with special speaker Terry Prosser. Sunday school will be at 9:45 a.m. A covered dish meal will follow the 11 a.m. service.

The Columbia Furnace United Methodist congregation, worshiping in the Columbia Furnace Union Church in Edinburg, will celebrate Homecoming at 11 a.m. September 23. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Susan Michie-Bent, retired pastor. A fellowship meal will follow the service.

A CHAIR-ity brunch will be held at 11:30 a.m. September 23 at the Winchester Country Club to benefit the SPCA of Winchester, Frederick and Clarke counties. The event features a pet-inspired art auction, brunch, and bottomless beverages. Cost is $40 for person or $320 for a table of eight. Tickets are available at the SPCA on Featherbed Lane in Winchester.

Oktoberfest Strasburg Style, hosted by the Strasburg Chamber of Commerce, will be held 12-6 p.m. September 23. Live music 12-3 p.m. by the Rock Bottom Band and 3-6 p.m. by the Con Burch Band. Other activities will include a hot dog eating contest (adult and children), a wood carving demonstration, arts/crafts and business displays. Information: www.strasburgvachamber.com.

Mt. Calvary UCC in Woodstock will hold a special Dedication and Appreciation Service at 2 p.m. September 23. The congregation will present 63 small quilts and 20 stuffed animals, made by the congregation, to the Virginia State Police in Shenandoah County, the Woodstock Police Department and the Sheriff’s Department. The stuffed animals will be given to the local Response. A reception will follow the service in the social hall.

A card shower is planned for Pauline Fitchett, who will celebrate her 94th September 23. Card can be sent to 220 Seven Fountains Road, Fort Valley, VA 22652. A surprise birthday party will also be held 2-5 p.m. September 23 at her home.

The NAMI Family and Friends Support Group will meet 2:30 – 4 p.m. September 23 at the NAMI office, 411 N. Cameron St., Winchester, second floor. The support group is for family, friends and caregivers of adults with various types of mental illness and meets the second and fourth Sunday of the month. Information: 540-533-1832 or naminsv@live.com.

Middletown Presbyterian Church will host a Community Hymn Sing at 3 p.m. September 23 at the historic Cedar Creek Chapel. The program will feature hymns performed by the church’s musical groups and other special guests along with a time for audience members to request their favorites.

Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Front Royal will celebrate Deacon, Deaconess and Trustee’s Day at 3 p.m. September 23. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Lemuel Montgomery from Mt. Moriah Baptist Church accompanied by his choir and congregation.

Palmyra Church of the Brethren near Edinburg will hold Revival 7 p.m. nightly September 23-26. Guest speakers will be Wayne Racey Sunday, Monday and Wednesday and Brian Duncan Tuesday. There will be special music nightly.

The Lunch Bunch will meet at 12 p.m. September 24 at the Strasburg United Methodist Church. Reservations: call 540-465-3418.

Bowman Library in Stephens City will hold the following activities during the week of September 24-29. Some activities may require pre-registration. Information: www.handleyregional.org.

Sept. 24 – 5 p.m., LEGO Club for elementary and middle school students

Sept. 26 – 11 a.m., Preschool Time for ages 3 and up

Sept. 27 – 11 a.m., Baby Time for ages 0-15 months

Sept. 29 – 10 a.m., Chess for all ages and skill levels; 11 a.m., Family Storytime for all ages

Trinity United Church of Christ in Basye will hold Revival at 7 p.m. nightly September 24-26. Speaker will be Pastor Dale Bowers. Special music and refreshments nightly.

A card shower is planned for Retha Fern Ryman, who will celebrate her 91st birthday September 25. Cards can be sent to 172 Maurertown Mill Road, Maurertown, VA 22644.

Clarke County Library in Berryville will hold Preschool time for ages 3 and up at 10:30 a.m. September 25. Enjoy stories, rhymes, movement songs, and a craft or activity. Information: www.handleyregional.org.

The Mt. Olive Community Fellowship Dinner will be held at 11:30 a.m. September 25 at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish to share. Additional dinners will be held monthly on the fourth Tuesday through September.

Samuels Public Library in Front Royal will hold the following children’s programs September 25-29. Information: 540-635-3153 or www.samuelslibrary.net.

• Sept. 25, 4:30 p.m. – Science Scouts for ages 6-11, topic will be the science behind building bridges

• Sept. 26 & 27, 10:15 a.m. – Toddler Storytime and 11 a.m. – Preschool Storytime, both will feature zany stories of Mo Willems

• Sept. 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Studio 330 for young artists 9-18 led by Front Royal artist Michael Whited, registration required

Samuels Public Library in Front Royal will present Tom Davenport’s documentary “The Other Side of Eden: Stories of a Virginia Lynching” 6-7:30 p.m. September 25. The documentary explores the 1932 lynching of a black man in Fauquier County, based on the recently-published book “The Last Lynching in Virginia” by Jim Hall. Registration encouraged. Information/registration: call 540-635-3153 or visit www.samuelslibrary.net.

The Type I Diabetes Support Group will meet at 6:15 p.m. September 25 at the Chronic Disease Resource Center in the old hospital, Winchester.

Students from JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance will present Intimate Apparel at 8 p.m. September 25-29 and at 2 p.m. September 30 on the Mainstage Theatre. The production features a middle-aged African-American seamstress who sews “intimate apparel” for both the wealthy and destitute and dreams of opening her own beauty parlor but mostly longs for love. Adult language and content, and sexual content. Tickets are $15-$16. Tickets/information: contact the box office at 540-568-7000 or visit www.jmuforbescenter.com.

JMU’s Forbes Center will host the following band performances in the Concert Hall. Information/tickets: 540-568-7000 or visit www.jmuforbescenter.com.

September 25, 8 p.m. – JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band, tickets $9-$11

September 27, 8 p.m. – JMU Brass Band, tickets, $9-$11

Samuels Public Library will host a Crochet Group at 10 a.m. September 26. Learn how to crochet or share your talents. All abilities welcome. The group meets monthly on the second and fourth Wednesday. Information: 540-635-3153.

The Shenandoah County Extension office will host an educational meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m. September 26 on growing industrial hemp. The meeting will be held at the Mt. Jackson Fire Hall. No registration required. Information: contact Bobby Clark at 540-459-6140 or Doug Horn at 540-564-3080.

The Woodstock Fire Department will hold an open house 7-9 p.m. September 26 at the Court Street station for people interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter.

Handley Library in Winchester will host on-site health screenings provided by the Sinclair Health Clinic 10 a.m.-4 p.m. September 27. Members of the public age 18 and older may get a free flu shot and screenings of blood glucose, blood pressure, body mass index and health education. A cholesterol test is also available for a fee of $15 cash. Information, contact Todd Strader at 540-662-9041, ext 18 or The Sinclair Clinic at 540-536-1680.

Handley Library in Winchester will host Understanding the ABC’s of Medicare 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. September 27. The free program, presented by the Virginia Insurance Counseling Assistance Program, will include topics on Medicare options for those new to Medicare, savings with prescription drug costs, updates on the new Medicare card, and protections against fraud and abuse. Information: contact Adrienne Davis at 540-869-9000 ext, 212 or adavis@handleyregional.org.

The Mt. Jackson/Forestville Adult Active Fellowship will meet at 11 a.m. September 27 at Solomon’s Lutheran Church. Guest speaker will be Suzanne McIlwee from Valley Health presenting a program on balance. Members are reminded to bring a covered dish for the luncheon to follow the program. Information: contact the Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation at 540-459-6777.

Sustainability Matters’ Earth Works Book Club will meet at 3 p.m. September 27 in Woodstock. September’s book is “The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate, Discoveries from a Secret World” by Peter Wohlleben. Information: email sustainabilitymattersva@gmail.com.

The Type II Diabetes Management Support Group will meet 6:30-7:30 p.m. September 27 at the Chronic Disease Resource Center in Winchester. The group meets monthly on the last Thursday of the month. Information: contact Debbie at 540-536-5106.

The Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host an “In The Bag” designer handbag sale 8 a.m.-4 p.m. September 28 at the hospital’s Door 24 North Entrance.

Walnut Springs Church in Strasburg will host bingo 6-9 p.m. September 28 to benefit the Oranda School House. Food will be available starting at 5 p.m. Cost is 25¢ per card per game.

St. Stephens Lutheran Church will hold a pancake breakfast 7-10 a.m. September 29. A free will offering will be accepted to benefit the building fund and community charities.

The Izaak Walton League will hold a bake sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. September 29 beside L ‘Dees Pancake House on Main Street in Front Royal. Proceeds will benefit area high school scholarships.

The New Market Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Heritage Days will be held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. September 29. Information: 540-740-3212.

Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane will offer a hands-on hearth cooking workshop 10-4 p.m. September 29 at the Log Cabin. Rebecca Suerdieck will lead the workshop on historically accurate cooking techniques to recreate recipes from the 17th, 18th and 19th century. Cost of the workshop is $95. Space is limited and registration is required. Information/registration: http://17thcvirginiacook.wixsite.com/workshops.

Sky Meadows State Park will host an Explorer Outpost 10 a.m.-1 p.m. September 29 and 30 at the Boston Mill Road Trial near the Park office. Each day offers a different investigation into the wetlands, woodlands, fields, pastures, plants, animals and history of farming at the Park. Junior Ranger booklets and self-guided activities will also be available. Information: skymeadows@dcr.virginia.gov or 540-592-3556.

A Cornhole Tournament will be held September 29 at the Winchester Eagles in memory of Derek Okan Getz. Sign-up begins at 11 a.m. with the tournament starting at 12 p.m. Registration is $30 per team. There will also be a silent auction and bake sale with a draw tournament following.

Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane will offer Mount Bleak house tours 11 a.m.-4 p.m. September 29. Hear the story of the many owners of this 1840’s house and how they shaped the history at Sky Meadows. Tours subject to ranger or docent availability; inquire at the Visitor Center. Information: 540-592-3556 or skymeadows@dcr.virginia.gov.

Samuels Public Library in Front Royal, in partnership with Unity Lodge #146, will host a public bloodmobile drive 11 a.m.-3 p.m. September 29 at the library. Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are encouraged. Information: https://donateblood.vablood.org.

The descendants of E. Cook and Nanny Glascock will hold a reunion September 29 at the Northern Fauquier Community Park in Marshall. The park opens at 8 a.m. and registration beings at 11 a.m. Bring a covered dish and drinks to share, folding chairs and memorabilia.

The Clarke County Library will hold a book lecture 1-2 p.m. September 29 at the Barns of Rose Hill. Lauralee Bliss, trail name “Blissful”, will discuss the Wonders of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia, a 600 mile segment of the trail. Bliss is a two-time Appalachian trail hiker, having completed the trail both north and south. A book signing will follow her talk. Information: 540-955-5144 or email ccl@handleyregional.org.

The Star Tannery Volunteer Fire Department will hols its annual auction at 4 p.m. September 29. Many new and used items. BBQ chicken will be ready at 3 p.m. Information: call 540-465-4484 or email billyjoe@shentel.net.

The Kernstown Battlefield Association will host its annual Civil War Ball 7-10 p.m. September 29. Music will be provided by the Second Virginia Calvary String Band. Dance masters from the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dances will be on hand to call the dances. Refreshments provided. Tickets are $25 per person and available at the Visitor’s Center or email smgolden@aol.com.

The Winchester Medical Center will host a public blood drive 12-4 p.m. September 30 at the MOB 1 Conference Center. Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are encouraged. Information: https://donateblood.vablood.org.