Coming Up in the Valley

 Feb. 21: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Bridgewater United Methodist Church, 4-7 p.m. Hosted by the youth. Freewill offering. To benefit youth mission trip.
 

Feb. 24: Pork Tenderloin Dinner, Mount Olive Presbyterian Church, 9148 Rawley Pike, 3:30-7 p.m. Adults/$10; ages 6-10/$5; five and under free. Mashed potatoes and gravy, mac and cheese, green beans, coleslaw. Community fundraiser.
 

Feb. 25: Highland Retreat Benefit Auction, Shady Oak, next to Weavers Mennonite Church, west of Harrisonburg, beginning at 9 a.m. Features baked goods, handmade items, services, furniture, gift certificates. Benefits Highland Retreat Summer Ministries. For more information, visit www.highlandretreat.org.
 

Feb. 25:  Chicken Barbecue, by Briery Branch Ruritan Club,ready 10 a.m.Pick up at IGA, in Bridgewater and Rocking R, in Harrisonburg. $3.50/half. Preorders, call 236-2892.
 

Feb. 23: Public Hours For Scholastic Book Fair, Wilbur S. Pence Middle School Library, 5-8 p.m. The fair runs through Feb. 27 and is open to students, staff and faculty every day during regular school hours. The event raises funds for new books and eBooks.
 

Feb. 25: Annual Blue Ridge Antique Power Association Farm Toy and Bank Show and Sale, Weyers Cave Community Center, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Adults/$2; 12 and under/free. Door prizes, food. For more information or entry forms, call 828-6397 or 350-2385.
 

Feb. 25: 23rd National African American Read-In, Boitnott Room, Bridgewater College, 2-4 p.m. Public readings from works by black American authors. Free.
 

Feb. 26: Madison Run/Black Rocks/Furnace Mountain Loop Hike. A strenuous 12-mile hike leaving from Madison Run at 10 a.m. Carpool from Harrisonburg available. Hosted by Sierra Club.For more information or inclement weather status, email ralph.grove@gmail.com or call 478-3677.
 

Feb. 29-March 2: Blue Ridge Christian School Open House, Bridgewater, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; additional hours March 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m.  For more information, call 828-2233 or visit www.brcschool.org.
 

March 1: Lecture: “Planting Natives for Sustainable Ecologies,” James Madison University Festival Conference Center Ballroom A, 7-9 p.m. Free. Dr. Doug Tallamy. Discover three simple truths about biodiversity and how you can help in your backyard garden.
 

March 2: JMU-Lifelong Learning Institute Program Celebration, celebrating 15 years, JMU Festival Center, 5-7:30 p.m.  Tickets for members and non-members are $15; includes dinner. Register or for more information, call 568-2923 or visit www.jmu.edu/socwork/lli.
      

March 3: Longaberger Basket Bingo, Woodmen of the World, Va. 42, Dayton. Doors open: 5 p.m. Games: 6:30 p.m. Presale $10/card;$25/4 cards. Door $10/card; 3 cards/$25. More than $3,000 in Longaberger. Door prizes, raffles, 50/50 and special offer for presale ticket holders. Food available. Benefits Still Meadows Enrichment Center & Camp. For tickets call 435-7390. For more information, visit www.campstillmeadows.org.
 

March 3: Festival of the Ages, Redeemer Classical School, Keezletown, 2-5 p.m. Kids can explore medieval times with a jester, castle-building, feats o fskill, fairy tales, food and games. Free. Call 437-0880 or visit www.RedeemerClassical.org.
 

March 7: Valley Greeters Newcomers Club Coffee, Sunnyside Community Room at the retirement center, 11 a.m.-noon. Make friends, learn about the community.  For directions, call 442-6855.


March 9 and 10: John Kline Candlelight Dinners, John Kline Homestead, Broadway. 1800s family-style dinner, 6 p.m. Actors portray family members’ concerns about the Civil War in 1862. $40/plate; seating capacity of 32. Groups may reserve a table or room; early reservations advised. Call 896-5001.
 

March 10: Home and Farm Safety Day, Rockingham County Fairgrounds, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $5/person, $10/family. Activities and demonstrations for children ages 5-14. Register by March 10 by calling RMH Healthsource at 564-7200.
 

March 10: “The Rise of the Confederate Sharpshooter,” luncheon and lecture at The Heritage Museum, 382 High St., Dayton, 12-2 p.m. Jeremy Hilliard, 10thVirginia Infantry living historian, provides the history of the formation of these special forces of the Civil War with a focus on their service at the Battle of Cross Keys. $15. Visit www.heritagecenter.comemail heritage@heritagecenter.com.
 

March 10: Dayton Contra Dance, Dayton Learning Center, second Saturday of the month. Free beginners workshop: 7:15 p.m. Dance: 8-11 p.m. Live music. $7/adults; $5/students; $3/12 and under. Wear non-scuff shoes. visit www.contracorners.com. Also Tuesday Nite Contra Dance weekly, Downtown Music 34, Harrisonburg. Lesson: 7 p.m., dance until 9:30 p.m. 820-7214.


March 12: RMH Adult Diabetes Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m. Topic: “National Nutrition Month.” Free.
 

March 12: Valley Greeters Luncheon Registration Deadline, for March 21 luncheon, Elk's Lodge, 482 South Main St., Harrisonburg. Hospitality: 11:30 a.m. Luncheon: noon. $13. Speaker: Marsha Smith, director of the Central Valley
Habitat for Humanity.  Call 433-7518 by 10 a.m.to reserve or cancel.
 

March 15: Regional Job Fair, noon-6 p.m., Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene, 1871 Boyers Rd. For more information, or to view a complete list of exhibitors, visit  www.hrchamber.org or call 434-3862.
 

March 16 and 17, 23 and 24: Dinner Theatre, Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren, 91 Valley Church Rd. “Who Dun Stole the Bride.” March 16,17 and 23: 6 p.m. March 24: luncheon, noon. Menu includes steak with gravy, potatoes, salad, green beans, creamed corn, apple cobbler and beverage. $20. Call 564-2634.
 

March 17:  Chicken Barbecue, byBriery Branch Ruritan Club,ready 10 a.m.Pick up at IGA, in Bridgewater and Rocking R, in Harrisonburg. $3.50/half. Preorders, call 236-2892.
 

March 20: Annual All-You-Care-To-Eat Spaghetti Supper, Turner Ashby High School, 4-7 p.m. Menu: spaghetti, home-cooked meat sauce, garlic bread, garden salad, applesauce, beverages. Adults/$7; children ages 6–12/$3; under age 6/free. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Bridgewater. Tickets available from members or at door.
 

March 23 and 24: Dinner Theatre, Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren, 91 Valley Church Rd. “Who Dun Stole the Bride.” March 23: 6 p.m. March 24: luncheon, noon. Menu includes steak with gravy, potatoes, salad, green beans, creamed corn, apple cobbler and beverage. $20. Call 564-2634.