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Talent show sign-up under way
The Mechanicsville Local
January 5, 2011
It’s time to sign up for the 2011 version of “Ashland’s Got Talent — the Ashland Musical Variety Show.” All from age kindergarten and up can sign up to participate in the always-entertaining Ashland show that has been performed by a cast of more than 350 folks from all over the area since 1982. Sponsored by the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, this year’s show promises to be short, fun and funny — especially for those who rehearse together for weeks until show time, which is March 24, 25 and 26. “As always, we hope to have even more folks to celebrate our community with enjoyable rehearsals and performances together. We appreciate all of the impressive talent in our midst, and we hope to showcase all levels of talent, making everyone feel good about his or her moment in the spotlight. Talent, however, is not required. We look forward to all of the good-spirited and generous
folks who will participate in this year’s show,” how producers/directors Lorie Foley and Sue Watson said. “Every year people say to us ‘How can I get involved?” they added. Now is the time to sign up to become involved in the unique and exciting community experience. Sign-up is available — first time ever — online at www. hanoverarts.org. Paper sign-up forms also are available at the following locations: Cross Brothers, Ashland Library, Bart’s Station Café, Ashland Coffee and Tea, Hanover Arts & Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland or at www.TownHound.com. The only talent required is a smile and a desire to have fun together. Sign-up forms are due by Wednesday, Jan. 12, you can register online by Jan. 12 or mail your paper registration to HAAC, PO Box 486, Ashland, VA 23005 or drop it off at the
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Carolyn Peart, photo at left, appeared as Mary Poppins in “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” during the 2009 Ashland Musical Variety Show. Above, some manly “Marilyn Monroes” do their version of “Happy Birthday” the actress sang for President John F. Kennedy.
center. Rehearsals will begin midJanuary at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, then move to Blackwell Auditorium on the campus of Randolph-Macon College, the site of the performance. Each number will rehearse once a week for about 30 min-
utes, with rehearsals being held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For more information, call Sue Watson at 798-5686, Lorie Foley at 798-0704 or Faith Boyle at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center at 798-2728. Boyle also can be reached at fboyle@hanoverarts.org.
HCPS launching new bus info service Beginning on Monday, Jan. 10, Hanover County Public Schools transportation department will launch a new service for those individuals that want the latest information on daily school bus notifications. From changes in bus numbers and bus driver substitutes
to school bus delays, if regular bus information is altered, the latest details will be available by calling the Hanover County Public Schools bus transportation hotline at 441-8274. Elementary school bus information will be available by pressing 1.
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tive, schools are the paramount concern for many young families according to Businessweek.com. “For the ninth consecutive year, 100 percent of our schools have earned full accreditation as a result of the 2010 Standards
Secondary school bus changes can be accessed by pressing 2 and any last minute variations, primarily in bus numbers will be announced by pressing 3. Situations occur every day that can warrant changes in the regular bus schedule and
of Learning assessments. Additionally, we know that on 99.1 percent of the measures, Hanover students met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) standards as defined by the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Students, teachers, school leaders and the Hanover community can share an enormous sense of pride with this honorable recognition,” Dr. Stewart D. Roberson, superintendent of
Hanover County Public Schools is looking to effectively communicate any adjustments through this new telephone informational service. Information supplied by Linda M. Scarborough, communications specialist, Hanover County Public Schools.
Hanover County Public Schools, said. Quality of life issues also play a role in persuading families to make a move. Many communities in Businessweek. com’s ranking offer services for families. The survey also indicated that older neighborhoods are attracting younger residents as families are choosing to rent because of financial constraints.