Long & Foster/Webber & Associates in Winchester is currently collecting gloves, mittens, scarves, coats, hats, pillows and blankets to donate to C-CAP. Donations may be dropped off seven days a week at 480 W. Jubal Early Drive, Suite 100. All donations must be made by November 30.

The River 95.3 is holding its annual Camping for Hunger food drive through November 17 at the Royal Plaza Shopping Center in Front Royal. The food drive benefits C-CAP of Front Royal and Warren County. Canned goods and non-perishable food donations may be left at the bus any time. Information: www.theriver953.com/CampingForHunger.

Two driver refresher courses conducted by AARP for people 50 and older will be held this week.The cost is $20. AARP members receive a $5 discount if they bring their membership card to class. Drivers should bring their driver’s license to class. Those completing the course will receive a certificate, which may reduce auto insurance costs. There are no exams. Registration: 540-635-1256.

• Front Royal: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., November 14 at the Front Royal United Methodist Church.

• Winchester: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., November 16 at the Frederick County Public Safety Building.

Clarke County Library in Berryville will hold the following programs November 15. Information: www.handleyregional.org.

• 10:30 a.m.,Preschool time for ages 3 and up, enjoy stories, rhymes, movement songs, and a craft or activity

• 3:45 p.m., Story Art for ages 5-9, books and a hands-on project

The Bread of Life Food Pantry at the Woodstock United Methodist Church will distribute food 1-4 p.m. November 15 and November 20. Information: 540-459-4144.

Bowman Library in Stephens City will hold an eBook workshop 5:30-6:30 p.m. November 15. The program is designed for adults who want to learn more about accessing eBooks through the Blue Ridge Download Consortium and an app call “Libby”, which allows users to instantly access eBooks and audio books through the library app or on their Kindle. The workshop is free. Information/registration: 540-869-9000, ext 210 or visit handley.libcal.com/event/4654909.

Handley Regional Library in Winchester will host a Breastfeeding in the Workplace workshop 6-7 p.m. November 15. Natasha Ossinova, R.N. IBCLC from La Leche Leauge, will lead the conversation with tips and tricks for this work-life adjustment. Enter to win a Sarah Wells Pumping Bag when attending this workshop. Information: https://handley.libcal.com/event/4695105.

AARP will hold an eight-hour Smart Driver Safety Program 8 a.m.-5 p.m. November 16 at the Frederick County Public Safety Building in Winchester. Cost is $20 to cover the cost of materials with a $5 discount for AARP members. All attending Virginia residents 55 and older will receive a certificate that may reduce their auto insurance cost. Class size is limited and registration required. Registration/information: contact Pam at 540-635-1256 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The Winchester Women of the Moose will hold their 10th annual Bazaar 9 a.m.-8 p.m. November 16 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. November 17 at the Moose Home on East Cork Street. Free admission with lots of door prizes and food available.

Samuels Public Library will host Vibes in the Libes at 12:30 p.m. November 16 featuring a musical performance by Bill Dykes and Gay Snell. Bring your lunch. Information: 540-635-3153

Shenandoah Alliance for Shelter will hold its 27th annual Empty Bowl Soup Supper 5:30-7:30 p.m. November 16 at Central High School in Woodstock. Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for students. Proceeds will benefit the Alliance’s efforts to prevent and end homelessness. Information: call 540-459-3212.

Laurel Hill Christian Church in Lebanon Church will host bingo at 6 p.m. November 16. Cards are 25-cents with a $3 cover charge.

The Shenandoah Conservatory will present The Three Musketeers at 8 p.m. November 16 and 17 and 2:30 p.m. November 17 and 18 at the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre. Freely adapted from Alexandre Dumas’ timeless epic, the production showcases dozens of sword fights and other derring-do with breathless intrigue, irresistible romance and a liberal dose of humor. Tickets are $23. Information: https://www.su.edu/performs/ or call the box office at 540-665-4569.

Long & Foster/Webber & Associates in Winchester is currently accepting donations for the U.S. Marine Corp Toys for Tots campaign. Toys may be dropped off seven days a week at 480 W. Jubal Early Drive, Suite 100. All donations must be made by December 20.

The Conicville Fire Department will host a public breakfast 5-10 a.m. November 17 at the fire hall. A free will offering will be accepted for dine in. Carry outs available for $8.

The Cedar Creek Valley Ruritan Club will host a pancake breakfast 7-11 a.m. November 17 at the Star Tannery Volunteer Fire Department. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 10.

The 9th Woodstock Turkey Trot 5K/10K/TeenyK Fun Run/Walk will be held November 17 at the Massanutten Military Academy track. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the TeenyK starting at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K/10K starting at 9 a.m. TeenyK is 2.5 laps around the MMA track while the 5K/10K starts and ends at the track and follows neighborhood streets in Woodstock. Registration is $10 for the TeenyK and $30 for the 5K/10K ($35 day of event). Proceeds will benefit Shen-Paco Industries. Information/online registration: https://raceroster.com/events/2018/19729/2018-woodstock-turkey-trot.

Bethlehem UCC in Tenth Legion will hold their annual Fall Bazaar 8 a.m.-1 p.m. November 17. Crafts, bake sale, quilt raffle, silent auction and food available.

Round Hill Ruritan Club, Poorhouse Road in Winchester, will hold a Community Holiday Bazaar 8 a.m.-2 p.m. November 17. Food will be prepared by the Ladies of the Rescue Mission with proceeds benefiting the Mission. Tables/spaces available for $15 each; tables and chairs provided. Information/space reservation: contact Cyndi at 540-333-2851.

Bethel United Methodist Church will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar 8 a.m.-2 p.m. November 17 at the Bethel Community Center, corner of Totten Lane and Kendrick Ford Road. In addition to hand crafted items, baked goods and homemade souls and sandwiches, donations will be accepted for drawings for four baskets filled with handcrafted items, a window pane wreath and a Christmas quilt.

Orkney Springs Fire and Rescue in Basye will host a Christmas Craft and Yard Sale 8 a.m.-3 p.m. November 17 in the squad building. Lunch will be available. Tables also available for $10. Information: 540-856-2631.

The Kernstown Battlefield Association and Clan Adrenalin will sponsor Backyard Highland Games 9 a.m.-5 p.m. November 17 at the Battlefield. The event is low-key for a perfect family outing. Refreshments will be for sale by Shaffer’s BBQ. Admission is free but please bring your own chairs. Proceeds benefit prostate cancer research. Information: 757-593-8227 or visit www.kernstownbattle.org.

The Browntown Christmas Bazaar will be held 9 a.m-3 p.m. November 17 at the Browntown Community Center and the Baptist Church fellowship hall. There will be 40 crafters and artists, bake sale and breakfast and lunch will be available. Information: contact Joanne Kofvik at 540-551-3815.

The Shenandoah Valley Quilters Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. November 17 at the Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg. Representatives from several Valley Hospice groups will speak about their organizations and the impact the group’s quilted contributions make. There will be show and tell, a raffle and refreshments. Information: email publicity@svqg.org.

The Strasburg United Methodist Women will hold a Soup and Cookie Fundraiser and Silent Auction 11 a.m.-2 pm. November 17 at the church. With each quart of soup receive one dozen assorted cookies. To order soup: call 540-465-5281 or 540-465-8788.

Samuels Public Library in Front Royal will host an ornaments workshop 1-4 p.m. November 17 for adults. Registration is required to ensure enough supplies will be available. Mature children 13 and up are welcome. Information: 540-635-3153.

Medicaid enrollment assistance will be available 1-3 p.m. November 17 at the Mount Jackson Library. Applicants will get one-on-one help completing applications for Medicaid, free or reduced-price school lunches and other programs. Information: 540-217-0869.

Handley Library in Winchester will host two session of a make your own peppermint sugar scrub workshop at 2 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. November 17. Supplies provided. Both sessions are free but registration is required. Information/registration: contact Tory Gallery at 540-869-9000, ext 213.

The Fort Valley Volunteer Fire Department will hold a ham and oyster supper 3:30-7 p.m. November 17. The cost is $17 for adults and $7 for children 10 and under; takeouts also available. Dessert donations welcome. Information: www.fortvalleyfiredepartment.com.

St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church in Edinburg will host a spaghetti dinner 4-7 p.m. November 17 to raise money for the medical expenses of a member in the community. A free-will offering will be accepted.

The Mt. Jackson United Methodist Church will hold an all you can eat spaghetti dinner starting at 4 p.m. November 17 at the church. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds to benefit the UMM and UMW ministries.

St. Mary’s Pine Church in Mt. Jackson will hold a free Thanksgiving Dinner 4-7 p.m. November 17 for anyone in need. While there is no charge, tickets are required for admittance. Information/tickets: call 410-310-0874 or email stmaryspine@gmail.com.

St John’s Lutheran Church in Winchester will hold a Paint Nite for youth at 4 p.m. November 17. Following at 6 p.m. will be “Mocha and a Message”, a contemporary worship service with coffee and desserts. There is no charge, but a free offering will be collected to benefit community outreach.

Empowerment Night Events will hold a free event entitled “Bullying, The Ugly Truth!” 5-8 p.m. November 17 at the Our Health Campus in Winchester. The event is open to parents, students in middle and high school and community leaders. Teens will do a peer-to-peer discussion. Along with speakers, there will be special music performances, discussion time for parents, door prizes and snacks. Information: contact Susan at 540-409-1708 or visit www.facebook.com/events/1096239530554749/?ti=icl.

The Shenandoah County 4-H Achievement Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. November 17 in the cafeteria at Central High School. Information: 540-459-6140.

Magic Lantern Theater will sponsor the screening of the one-hour documentary “Voices Across the Divide” at 7 p.m. November 17 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Shenandoah Valley in Stephens City. The film examines the complex, difficult and emotional issues that have prevented peace in Israel/Palestine for over three generations. Following the film, there will be a short reception and a discussion led by a panel of guest speakers. Information: info@magiclanterntheater.org, 540-678-0963 or voicesfromtheholyland.org.

The Front Royal Church of the Brethren will host the Covenant Ground Trio in concert at the 10:15 a.m. service November 18. A love offering will be accepted.

Capon Springs Volunteer Fire and Rescue will hold an all you can eat spaghetti dinner 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. November 18 at the fire hall. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

The Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester will present Jane Coop in concert at 3 p.m. November 18 at the Armstrong Concert Hall. Coop launched her career at the age of 19 after winning first prize in CBC Radio’s national competition and the Washington International Competition. Tickets for the World of Piano concert at $12-$25. Information/tickets: www.su.edu/performs or call the box office at 540-665-4569.

The 2018 Strasburg Community Thanksgiving dinner and service will be held at Strasburg Presbyterian Church. The Community Worship Service will be held at 4 p.m. November 18 with message by Pastor Mary Louise Brown. The Community Dinner will be served 5-6:30 p.m. November 21 at the church. Meal delivery is also available. Deadline to request meal delivery is 12 p.m. November 20 and meals will be delivered at 4:30 p.m. November 21. A free will offering will be accepted to benefit the Strasburg Local Relief Fund. Information/meal delivery request: call 540-465-3920.

The Magic Lantern Theater will host a screening of the film “First Reformed” (R) at 4 p.m. November 18 at the Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville. The film depicts the quandary of a minister in upstate New York who confronts a crisis of faith and despair with society’s values. Admission is $8; $5 for Theater, MSV and BRH members. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand. Information: 540-678-0963 or info@magiclanterntheater.org.

Shenandoah Conservatory’s most talented instrumental students will present a recital of Chamber Music at 7 p.m. November 20 in the Goodson Chapel Recital Hall. The concert is free. Information: www.su.edu/performs or contact the box office at 540-665-4569.

A card shower is planned for Jane Sager, who will celebrate her 82nd birthday November 21. Cards can be sent to P.O. Box 323, Edinburg, VA 22824.

The Mt. Jackson/Forestville Adult Active Fellowship will not meet November 22. Information: contact the Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation at 540-459-6777.

The Strasburg Adult Active Fellowship will not meet November 21. Information: contact the Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation at 540-459-6777.

The Shenandoah County Extension office in Woodstock will close at 1 p.m. November 21 and remain closed November 22 and 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Samuels Public Library will close at 5 p.m. November 21 and remain closed November 22 and 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The library will reopen at 10 a.m. November 24.

All branches of the Handley Library System will close at 1 p.m. November 21 and remain closed November 22 and 23. Branches will reopen at 10 a.m. November 24. Patrons will still be able to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, language learning, and more from home with their library card.

Mt. View Parish will hold a Thanksgiving Eve Bluegrass Service at 7 p.m. November 21 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Woodstock. Bring an item for the food pantry.

A card shower is planned for Charlotte Eller, who will celebrate her birthday November 22. Cards can be sent to Lynn Care Center, 1000 N. Shenandoah Avenue, Room 112B, Front Royal, VA 22630.

Long & Foster/Webber & Associates in Winchester is currently accepting donations for the U.S. Marine Corp Toys for Tots campaign. Toys may be dropped off seven days a week at 480 W. Jubal Early Drive, Suite 100. All donations must be made by December 20.

The United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley will hold their annual Rubbermaid sale 8 a.m.-12 p.m. November 24 in the Belk Parking lot at Apple Blossom Mall. This month’s sale will benefit the Winchester Day Preschool & Child Care Center.

The Strasburg Chamber of Commerce will hold a Holiday Bazaar and Chili Cook Off 10 a.m.-3 p.m. November 24 at the Stasburg Fire Department in connection with Shop Small Saturday. Vendor/crafter spaces are $25 for a 10 x 10 space; must bring own table. Chili Coo Off entry fee is $20. Deadline for applications is November 19; applications after that date on space available basis. Information/applications: contact Angie at strasburgcoc@gmail.com or 540-335-6263.

Samuels Public Library in Front Royal will hold the following children’s programs on November 24. Registration required from some events. Information: 540-635-3153 or www.samuelslibrary.net.

• 11 a.m., Discuss This for ages 12 and up

• 2 p.m., Dungeons & Dragons for ages 13 and up, space is limited

The NAMI Family and Friends Support Group will meet 2:30 – 4 p.m. November 25 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.

The Lebanon-St. Stephen’s Community Choir will perform their 36th annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. each night at the following locations. The choir is under the direction of Marcy Bauserman.

• Nov. 25 – Lebanon Lutheran Church

• Dec. 1 – Mt. Jackson United Methodist Church

• Dec. 2 – Walnut Springs Christian Church

• Dec. 8 – Emmanuel, Fishers Hill

• Dec. 9 – Toms Brook United Methodist Church

Samuels Public Library will host a Crochet Group at 10 a.m. November 28. 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.

Clarke County Library in Berryville will hold the following programs November 29 Information: www.handleyregional.org.

• 10:30 a.m.,Preschool time for ages 3 and up, enjoy stories, rhymes, movement songs, and a craft or activity

• 3:45 p.m., Story Art for ages 5-9, books and a hands-on project