COMMUNITY CALENDAR

BATH

Mondays
¦ The Food Pantry at Ashwood United
Methodist Church, 6-7 p.m. the first Monday
of each month. For information call (540)
839-2276 and leave a message.
Monday, Nov. 18 through Friday, Dec. 5
¦ Douthat State Park Ornament Making
Contest. Area school students, 4-H club
members, church groups and scouts are
invited to compete in making ornaments out
of natural or recycled materials. Ornaments
are judged, and prizes are awarded in
various categories. Schools may also contact
the ark for a reduce, reuse, recycle outreach
program for their students to go along with
contest participation. For general park
information visit www.virginiastateparks.
gov, contact the park office at (540) 862-
8100 or Email Douthat@dcr.virginia.gov.

Thursday, Nov. 27
¦ Thanksgiving dinner at the Hot Springs Firehouse at
noon. Those who would like to bring a covered dish
need to arrive at 11:30 a.m. Anyone needing a ride
should call (540) 839-2139. For more information,
call (540) 839-2436. Everyone is invited to attend.
Friday, Nov. 28
¦ Cavern Valley Civic Association Hunter's Supper
at 5:30 p.m. at Burnsville Community Center in
Burnsville. Free will offering.
Tuesday, Dec. 2
¦ Bath County American Legion Post No. 92 meets at
7 p.m. at the Homestead Preserve Dairy Barn in Warm
Springs. All veterans are urged to attend.
Friday, Dec. 5 thru Saturday, Dec. 6
¦ The GED test will be given at the Bath County School

Administration Building at 7 p.m. and continue on
Dec. 6 at 8:30 a.m. Anyone interested in taking the
GED test must pre-register prior to Dec. 3. For more
information, call Sue Hirsh at 839-5307.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
¦ Garth Newel Music Center hosts a mid-year concert
featuring its Suzuki violin students at 6 p.m. in Herter
Hall. Admission is free.
Saturday, Dec. 13
¦ TOTS Preschool Christmas Open House from 1-3
p.m. at its location in Warm Springs Presbyterian
Church. Families are welcome to visit as children will
be invited to make keepsake ornaments, having a
bell-ringing performance, and enjoy treats, including
a visit from Santa. For more information, call (540)
679-9131.

Highland

Friday-Sunday, Nov. 28-Dec. 7
¦ Mountain Magic Makers will be in the
Mountain View Room at the Highland
County Public Library, starting at noon
except for Saturday, Dec. 6 starting at 10
a.m. Will be closed Monday, Dec. 1. Come
shop for Christmas.
Tuesday, Dec. 2
¦ Monterey Garden Club members and
guests meet at the home of Susan Blanchard
at 12:30 p.m. for the club's annual auction.

This event raises money for camp scholarships given
to local students. Members are reminded to bring
at least one wrapped gift to be auctioned off after
lunch. Barbara Hevener and Susan Blanchard are
hostesses for the event, and flower exhibit judges are
Karen Brower and Peggy Creef. For more information
contact Barbara Richards at (540) 468-3727.
Sunday, Dec. 7
¦ The McDowell Volunteer Fire Department ladies
auxiliary community Christmas party for the Stonewall
District at 4:30 p.m. at the fire house. Bring a covered
dish for an evening of live entertainment, door prizes,

activities for the kids, and a visit from Santa.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
¦ The Highland Chapter of the United Daughter of the
Confederacy meet at 2 p.m. at the house of Elizabeth
H. Hefner.
Friday, Dec. 12
¦ Family Movie Night at the Highland County Public
Library will feature "Kung Fu Panda" (Rated PG) at
7 p.m. Arrive on time for a chance to win a special
holiday themed door prize. Movie, popcorn, drinks
and candy are all free. Everyone is welcome.

Area

Wednesday, Dec. 3
¦ Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission
Christmas dinner meeting at 6 p.m. at the Holiday
Inn Golf and Conference Center in Staunton.