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After a two-year hiatus due to theCOVID-19pandemic,the Parsons ’ Cause Foundation was pleased to presentshowsduring thesummerof2022. In all,741 peopleattendedashowthispast summer.

The foundation is now setting their sights on bringing a superb lineupofperformers to the Historic Hanover Courthousein thesummerof2023. To doso,they

The AshlandGardenClub (AGC), founded on Oct. 12, 1922, is celebrating its Centennialanniversary. Club members took a photo in SeptemberatRhodeen on the campusofRandolph-Macon College. Mary McDermott Beirne, foundingmemberand firstpresidentof the AGC, lived atRhodeenandmany of herwhite daffodilscanstillbe seenbloominginthespring nearthehouse.

Ontheanniversary date, theclubhostedits Fall Fantasy fundraising event. Nancy Hugo gave an exceptionalprogram on “TheExtraordinary Osage Orange.” Fall Fantasyproceeds are used to fundscholarships for students to attend events such as Camp Bloom and 4-HCamp, as wellas a $2,000 scholarshipfor a Patrick Henry High Schoolseniorwhoplans to study horticulture,agriculture, botany orenvironmental are requestingassistancefromthe communityandaskthat residents considerthefoundationfortheir endofthe year charitable contributions.

Taxdeductibledonationscanbe sent to thefoundationatthefollowingaddress:The Parsons'Cause Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 364, Mechanicsville, VA 23111-0364.

The Parsons’Cause Foundation BoardofDirectorsthanksthe community fortheirsupport and considerationand wishesalla Merry Christmasandaprosperous 2023.

studies.The Ashland Museum opened a new exhibitabout the AGC that will run through January 2023.

Additionally, club members are planting 525 daffodilbulbsinpublicspaces around Ashland thisfall as a cheery springtime gift to the town for years to come. Areas planted to date include the Ashland Train Station, Ashland Library, Hanover Arts & ActivitiesCenter, the

Ashland Garden Club celebrates 100 years

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Above, Members oftheTheAshlandGardenClub marktheir Centennialbyplanting daffodilsinpublicspacesaround Ashland.MembersofThe Ashland GardenClub,September 2022in frontof Rhodeen.

Ashland Police Station, Henry Clay Elementary Schooland the town parks. The Parsons’Cause Foundation seeking donationsfor summer 2023 programs Contributed Report TheLocal

Richard S. Gillis, Jr./ Ashland Branch Library

A Royal Storytime at the AshlandBranch Library. Thursday, Dec. 8,6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Calling all Princess and Princesses fora Royal Storyime. Dressin your best royal outfit and join the library for stories and crafts befitting your highnesses. Register fora reminder athttps:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Mad aboutMahjong! at the AshlandBranch Library. Fridays, Dec.9,10a.m.to12:30p.m.Looking forexperiencedplayerstoplaywith? Join other Mahjong enthusiastsin playing the culturaltilegame at the Ashland Library.

Santa’s Workshop Family

Escape Room at the Ashland Branch Library. Saturday, Dec. 10, 11a.m. to noon,1 to 2p.m., 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Jack Frostistrying to ruin the holidays by hiding Santa’s magic sleigh key. Can yourfamily figure out the clues to find the key and save the holidays?Register fora timeslotathttps://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/. 3 Rivers Livestock Club at the AshlandBranch Library. Tuesday, Dec.13,6:30 to8:30p.m. Ages5-18. Would you like to participate in

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ASHLAND MUSEUM singer-songwriter Glenn Birch will perform a program of original music highlighting historic events on Thursday, Jan. 12. Ashland Museum presents January event schedule

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The Ashland Museum is kicking off the 2023 season with a HistoryTalks featuring singer-songwriter Glenn Birch.

Birch will present a program of original music highlighting historic events. The songs tell stories of Hurricane Camille, Henry “Box” Brown, the Bedford Boys and others – many of which took place in Virginia.

This program will take place on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of Duncan Memo- UpcomingprogramsatAshlandbranchlibraryrial United Methodist Church, 201 Henry St. on the campus of Ran- planning community service events dolph-Macon College, Ashland. and hone yourexpressive arts skills?

This event is free and open to At the library’s meetings,learn how the public. Reservations are not toget involved incommunity and needed. public affairs,how to be a good role Monthly Trivia Night will continue on the third Thursday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. at a location to be determined by the weather. Watch the museum’s Facebook page or visit the website (ashlandmuseum. org) for a final notice. MC Woody model,how to give backtoyour community, and how to use time management skills to enjoy every part of life. Sew Ready to Learn at the AshlandBranchLibrary.Wednesday, and DJ Brent are busy working on Dec.14,5to8p.m.JointheHanover questions to test your knowledge. SewingGrouptoworkon various

Email the museum at ashland- projects as a seasoned quilter talks museum@comcast.net or call 804- about various quilting methods, 368-7314 with any questions about ways to runa guild and combining either of these events. quilting with other hobbies.

Richard S. Gillis, Jr./ Ashland Branch Library

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

Mad about Mahjong! at the ashland Branch Library. Friday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join other Mahjong enthusiasts in playing the cultural tile game at the ashland Library.

Mother Goose storytime at the ashland Branch Library. Mondays, Jan. 16, 23 and 30, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mother Goose is a storytime for children age 6 to 24 months and their caregivers. Have fun with nursery rhymes, singing and reading.

Toddler/Preschool storytime at the ashland Branch Library. Tuesdays, Jan. 17, 24 and 31, 10:30 to 11 a.m. enjoy a storytime of books, music and fun for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Family storytime at the ashland Branch Library. Tuesdays, Jan. 17, 24 and 31, 11:30 a.m. to noon. enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and more. Family storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Hanover Quilting Circle at the ashland Branch Library. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Grab a sewing machine, supplies and a current project. This group meets the second Wednesday of every month to share ideas, fabric, skills and stories. Beginners, experienced quilters and those curious about the hobby are all welcome to drop in.

Must Love Words at the ashland Branch Library. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m. ages 18 and up. Join the group for constructive feedback and discussion about the craft of writing this month. due to group resources, email and word processing are used to communicate outside of meetings. access to email and familiarity with word processing is preferred. reading Olympics Bingo at the ashland Branch Library. Thursday, Jan. 12, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Practice your knowledge of “Jd and the Great Barber Battle” with a fun game of Bingo. This program is for participants in Hanover County Public schools reading Olympics.

Three “Must do” steps for decluttering at the ashland Branch Library. saturday, Jan. 14, noon to 1 p.m. ages 18 and up. Learn how to get unstuck from overwhelming clutter by learning the ‘3 Must do’ Foundational steps in the journey to truly creating a clutter-free home. Learn where to begin, to have the confidence in your decisions of what to keep or let go of, and to address the hard/overwhelming moments in the process presented by Brenda Mason Parmelee, founder/CeO of smallerLivingHugeLife and downsizing31. afternoon Book Club at the ashland Branch Library. Monday, Jan. 16, 1 to 2 p.m. ages 18 and up. read the book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations.

Morning Book Club at the ashland Branch Library. Friday, Jan. 20, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. ages 18 and up. read the book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations. solo Travel at the ashland Branch Library. saturday, Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This program will explore planning, preparing and going on a trip by oneself with an emphasis on safety for women with insights from someone who’s been there.

Catch the Beat at the ashland Branch Library. Monday, Jan. 23, 3:30 to 5 p.m. For grades K-5. Meet a real drummer, make your own drum and learn some basic beats. registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9682778. reading Olympians Game night at the ashland Branch Library. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 5 to 6 p.m. reading Olympian Teens, come on down to create your own board game. This fun activity will help students prepare for their reading competition. snacks will be provided.

From the Heart stitchers at the ashland Branch Library. Thursday, Jan. 26, noon to 4 p.m. From the Heart stitchers began in 2001 making chemo hats for the Massey Cancer Center and today has over 1,899 stitchers making thousands of items for service groups across the Commonwealth. sew, knit, crochet or loom anything from blankets to shawls and everything in between. Bring a sewing machine, knitting needles, etc. and supplies, and make items for From the Heart every fourth Thursday. see https://fromtheheartstichers.org/ for more information about this organization.

Witch, Wizard, Warlock Wand Workshop at the ashland Branch Library. saturday, Jan. 28, 4 to 5:30 p.m. ages 18 and up. Join the library to make your very own wand to take home. all supplies will be provided.

Play and Learn at the ashland Branch Library. Monday, Jan. 30, 11 to 11:30 a.m. ages 0-3. enjoy Mother Goose storytime then stay and play with toys and friends. uncovering the History of the Hickory Hill slave and african-american Cemetery at the ashland Branch Library. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7 to 8 p.m. Join the library to welcome Jean Folly, chairperson of the Hickory Hill slave and african-american Cemetery Organization, and listen and glean words of wisdom from hearing personal encounters of the discovery of african-american cemeteries and the historical journeys of recognizing and preserving them.

Hanover Branch Library

Call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive for more information.

Family storytime at the Hanover Branch Library. Fridays, Jan. 13, 20 and 27, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and more. Family storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Hanover Book Club at the Hanover Branch Library. Tuesday, Jan. 17, noon to 1 p.m. Join the group at the library or via Zoom to enjoy a good book and discuss it among peers. registration is required for the Zoom portion at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/9974050. The meeting link will be sent to the email registered a day before the event occurs. If you don’t

UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT HANOVER LIBRARIES

receive your reminder email, contact the library. reading Olympics review at the Hanover Branch Library. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 7 to 8 p.m. Grades 4-5 for participants in Hanover County Public schools’ reading Olympics. review the following books in preparation for the Hanover County reading Olympics competition: “scarlet stockings spy” and “The Brave Cyclist.”

Lois Wickham Jones/ Montpelier Branch Library

Call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane for more information.

Family storytime at the Montpelier Branch Library. Thursdays, Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 4 to 4:30 p.m. enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and more. Family storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. reading Olympics review at the Montpelier Branch Library. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 6 to 7 p.m. Grades 4 and 5 for participants in Hanover County Public schools reading Olympics. Prepare for your upcoming competition by reading and discussing the story “Inkey’s amazing escape” by sy Montgomery.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library

Call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

Family storytime at the Cochrane rockville Branch Library. Fridays, Jan. 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 to 11 a.m. enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes and more. Family storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Crafternoon: Crochet at the Cochrane rockville Branch Library. saturday, Jan. 14, 3 to 4 p.m. ages 8-12. explore different crafts and techniques with the library. This program is great for beginner and veteran crafters alike. Bring home a finished project and check out a craft book or two. This program will focus on crocheting.