Community notes

From staff reports
Published: October 13, 2008

ACHS class of ’88 to hold 20-year reunion
The Amherst County High School Class of 1988 will hold its 20-year class reunion Nov. 7 through Nov. 9. For information, contact Julie Jefferson Brown at . or call (434) 836-5674.

Moose Association to discuss Internet safety
The Virginia Moose Association will host a charity motorcycle ride Saturday to benefit Internet safety education efforts of the Safe Surfin’ Foundation. Special guest leading the pack is Erik Estrada, a national spokesperson for the non-profit foundation.
Moose members will treat riders to a picnic with Estrada and time for pictures and autographs. A dance featuring the band Dragonfly will follow later that evening. To participate in the ride or to purchase tickets for the dance, call 237-3006.

Training available for prospective tutors
The Lynchburg Literacy Council Inc. will offer its fall tutor training for those who wish to become volunteer tutors in adult basic education and/or English as a second language. The 12-hour training will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 23 and Oct. 24 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Fellowship Hall of Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1022 Floyd St. There is no charge for training or materials. To register, call 528-9329.

HHS class of ’78 to hold 30-year reunion
The Heritage High School Class of 1978 will hold its 30-year reunion beginning at 6 p.m. Oct. 31 with the Heritage against Amherst football game and tailgate party at the Lynchburg City Stadium. Tickets are $3 per person. A social will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 34, 221 Wiggington Road. The cost, $15 per person and $25 per couple, includes food, beverages and music by a DJ. To register, call Dickie Burge at 384-5846 or register at http://www.Classmates.com. (Search for Heritage High School 30-year reunion).

Naturalist Program to sponsor fall festival
The Lynchburg Parks & Recreation’s Naturalist Program and the Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Riverside Park will sponsor a family-friendly fall festival from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at Riverside Park located of Rivermont Ave.
The cost is $4 per person (advance registration) and $5 at the door. To register or for more information, call 455-5878 or visit http://www.lynchburgva.gov/parksandrec.

LC to host student information session
Lynchburg College will host an information session for prospective graduate students from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Alumni House Lounge.  LC offers course work leading to the M.A., the M.Ed., and the M.B.A. degrees.
The college will waive its $30 application fee for those who submit a completed application during the information session. For more information, call 544-8383, e-mail , or register online at http://www.lynchburg.edu/x11344.xml.

Museum to host annual Ghost Walk
The Bedford Museum and Genealogy Library will present its annual Ghost Walk “Snippets From Our Past” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday (rain date — Oct. 23) in Longwood Cemetery, Bedford. The tours will leave from the Longwood Ave. Baptist Church parking lot. Golf carts will be provided at the 6:30 tour for those not able to walk the distance.
Tickets, $8 in advance, are available at the local library and the Bedford Museum. Ticket are $10 at the door.  For more information, call 586-4520.