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November 17, 2008
Health notes: From smokeout to health fair
Check out these health events, issues and meetings.
November 15, 2008
Hangout. Art gallery. Sports facility. Y not?
The YMCA is Altavista’s go-to place
November 13, 2008
The art of sacrifice
Lynchburg College is exhibiting work of Harlem Renaissance artist Jacob Lawrence, who told the legend of abolitionist John Brown in pictures.
Johnson Health Center to celebrate
The Johnson Health Center has two reasons to celebrate.
November 12, 2008
Tide of change
The transformation of lower Rivermont continues, in this case with the transformation of an old apartment building into a home for long-time residents and a new wave of 20- and 30-somethings.
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In the spotlight
Catching up with ... Rebecca Pelletier
Familiar but forgettable
Bond - James Bond—is at it again.
Art notes: From a Spanish ‘Sojourn’ to films at the Firehouse
Check out these area happenings ... .
November 11, 2008
Community notes: from lecture/demonstration to the hanging of the greens
Check out these area happenings ... .
Rosebush relocation, mole control and other issues in the yard
Don Davis is an Extension Agent for the Virginia Cooperative Extension. He can be reached by calling 455-3740.
Birds: Taking counts that count
Thelma Dalmas, a naturalist, writes a weekly column for The News & Advance. Readers may e-mail her at
Some area Veterans Day events
Check out these observances for Veterans Day.
November 10, 2008
A place to remember
This scout spearheaded a project that brought new life to a pet cemetery.
Special veterans’ benefits
Don Mustard is the service officer for DAV Chapter 8 and VFW Post 8184.
Ritalin goes to college
Ken West is a professor at Lynchburg College. His book, ‘The Shelbys,’ has been translated into Indonesian and Czech. Readers may write to West in care of The News & Advance, P.O. Box 10129, Lynchburg, VA 24506.
So noted: Veterans affairs
The following are some events related to veterans and Veterans Day.
November 08, 2008
In the name of Allah
Halal Market fills a big need for Muslim famIlies.
November 07, 2008
Community (dis)service
OK, so the plot is beyond predictable, but the delivery, well, delivers.
November 06, 2008
Roll film: CINEviews Film Festival ready for action
A triple-threat Glass grad will speak in an ‘Inside the Actor’s Studio’-type forum.
November 05, 2008
Kinetic concept
Combine dance, music and sculpture, and you’ve got Mark Magruder’s upcoming show
Tale of a starlet-harlot
Opera on the James’ next production showcases an age-old theme.
First Fridays has some hot stuff
From a glass-blowing demonstration to a new show at the Lynchburg Art Club, this First Friday has lots of offerings.
November 04, 2008
Wood tells story of way of life
Son’s carvings described as ‘Queena Stovall in 3-D’
November brings new chore list
Don Davis is an Extension Agent for the Virginia Cooperative Extension. He can be reached by calling 455-3740.
Areas set aside to help protect birds
Thelma Dalmas, a naturalist, writes a weekly column for The News & Advance. Readers may e-mail her at
LSO events offers a little time travel
The Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra has two events coming up.
On stage: ‘Splendora,‘ ‘The Foreigner’
Get the 4-1-1 on two shows, one at Randolph College and the other in Bedford.
Headed this way: Alternate Routes
The indie rockers The Alternate Routes are on tour on the East Coast.
Life after Garth: Guitarist/songwriter coming to Lynchburg
Former Garth Brooks guitarist and backup vocalist Ty England has taken his solo show out on the road, with a stop in Lynchburg scheduled.
November 03, 2008
Antler-centric design
What to do with 2,200 pounds of antlers? Ask David Kilmartin.
