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May Events

Event:	Arthritis Support Group: Osteoporosis
Date:	May 15, 2008
Time:	7:00 PM
Location:	First Colony Auditorium, Lynchburg General Hospital
Description:	You may be at risk for osteoporosis. Registered Nurse and Centra orthopedic service coordinator Susan Barnett wants to help your find out. Visit Centra's Arthritis Support group Thursday, May 15th, 7:00 PM, at Lynchburg General Hospital's First Colony Auditorium. For more information, call 1 877 MDLINK1.

Event:	Traffic Safety Alerts
Date:	May 16, 2008
Time:	Various
Location:	Campbell County
Description:	For the week of May 12th through 16th, note these traffic alerts for Campbell County: Eastbound traffic on US 460 between Virginia 681 and 682 may be delayed due to shoulder repairs. Surface repairs may delay traffic on Virginia 646 and 652 in Gladys; 686, 696, and 711 in Yellow Branch; and the Poplar Forest subdivision. During daylight hours, waterline placement will reduce Virginia 24 to one lane between Virginia 2808 and 651. That work should be completed by the end of the month. Motorists should be alert for construction on Virginia 43 between Windy Ridge and 14th Avenue.

Event:	An Act of Imagination
Date:	May 17, 2008
Time:	Various
Location:	Appomattox Courthouse Theatre
Description:	Appomattox Courthouse Theatre presents An Act of Imagination May 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th, and 17th. For time and ticket information, visit Appomattox Courthouse Theatre dot com or KD Country dot com. The theatre is located on Court Street in Appomattox.

Event:	An Act of Imagination
Date:	May 17, 2008
Time:	Various
Location:	Appomattox Courthouse Theatre
Description:
Event:	Fish Fry
Date:	May 17, 2008
Time:	5:00 � 7:00 PM
Location:	Grit Ruritan Club, Nine Lots Road, Hurt
Description:	Eat in or take out. The Grit Ruritan Club's fish fry is Saturday evening, May 17th, 5:00 till 7:00. Your kids don't like fish? That's okay. Kids can choose hot dogs instead. Proceeds will fund community activities and sponsor a college scholarship for a local student. Cost is $8 for adults; $4 for kids 12 and under.

Event:	AARP Mature Driving Class
Date:	May 20, 2008
Time:	9:00 AM � 1:00 PM
Location:	41 Courthouse Lane, Rustburg
Description:	An AARP Mature Driving Class is at 41 Courthouse Lane in Rustubrg Monday and Tuesday, May 19th and 20th, 9:00 AM till 1:00 PM. Pre-registration is required; spaces are limited. (Cost is $10 dollars. Call 434-332-9570 to register.)

Event:	e-Commerce Seminars
Date:	May 21, 2008
Time:	Various
Location:	Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Description:	The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research is conducting a series of six e-Commerce Seminars Wednesdays, May 7th through the 21st. The seminars will teach you how to take your food-based business to the next level by selling online. Participants who attend all six seminars will have an opportunity to take the Brainbench E-commerce Concepts certification text. The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research is located at 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville. Workshop Times and Topics: Workshop 1: Basics of e-Commerce \| Wednesday, May 7, 9:00 am-Noon Workshop 2: Your Business and e-Commerce \| Wednesday, May 7, 1:15 pm-4:15 pm Workshop 3: e-Commerce Technology \| Wednesday, May 14, 9:00 am-Noon Workshop 4: Payment & Security \| Wednesday, May 14, 1:15 pm-4:15 pm Workshop 5: Taking e-Commerce to the Next Level \| Wednesday, May 21, 9:00 am-Noon Workshop 6: Series Review \| Wednesday, May 21, 1:15 pm-4:15 pm For more information visit ialr.org or call 434-766-6709.

Event:	e-Commerce Seminars
Date:	May 21, 2008
Time:	Various
Location:	Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Description:	The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research is conducting a series of six e-Commerce Seminars Wednesdays, May 7th through the 21st. The seminars will teach you how to take your food-based business to the next level by selling online. Participants who attend all six seminars will have an opportunity to take the Brainbench E-commerce Concepts certification text. The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research is located at 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville. Workshop Times and Topics: Workshop 1: Basics of e-Commerce \| Wednesday, May 7, 9:00 am-Noon Workshop 2: Your Business and e-Commerce \| Wednesday, May 7, 1:15 pm-4:15 pm Workshop 3: e-Commerce Technology \| Wednesday, May 14, 9:00 am-Noon Workshop 4: Payment & Security \| Wednesday, May 14, 1:15 pm-4:15 pm Workshop 5: Taking e-Commerce to the Next Level \| Wednesday, May 21, 9:00 am-Noon Workshop 6: Series Review \| Wednesday, May 21, 1:15 pm-4:15 pm For more information visit ialr.org or call 434-766-6709.

Event:	Bridge Safety Inspections
Date:	May 22, 2008
Time:	Various
Location:	Campbell County
Description:	It's bridge inspection time in Lynchburg and Campbell County. On Wednesday, May 21st, VDOT crews will inspect the Route 650 bridge over Molly's Creek near Gladys. On Thursday, May 22nd, crews will inspect the Route 660 bridge over the Norfolk Southern Rail near Lynchburg and the Route 29 bridge over the Rail and Va. 677 near the Route 501 exit in Lynchburg. Lane closures and delays may result. Motorists, use caution. For a full list of inspections zones statewide, click here.

Event:	Sleep Apnea's Effect on Cardio Health
Date:	May 22, 2008
Time:	7:00 PM
Location:	First Colony Room 1, Lynchburg General Hospital East Tower
Description:	Mended Hearts Chapter 16 is a support group for heart patients and their families. This month's meeting will include a presentation on how Sleep Apnea impacts Cardiovascular Health. They'll meet in First Colony Room 1 at Lynchburg General Hospital's East Tower on Thursday, May 22nd, 7:00 PM.

Event:	Lynchburg Area Bloodmobiles
Date:	May 24, 2008
Time:	Various
Location:	Various
Description:	On Monday, May 19th, the American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Bedford Baptist Church, Noon till 6:00 PM; and at Campbell County Social Services in Rustburg, 10:00 AM till 2:00 PM. On Tuesday, May 20th, the Bloodmobile will be at Palestine Baptist Church in Huddelston, 2:00 till 7:00 PM; at Marsh Memorial United Methodist Church in Lynchburg, 2:00 till 6:00 PM; and at the Community Drawing Center in Lynchburg, Noon till 6:00 PM. On Thursday, May 22nd, the Bloodmobile will be at Lynchburg's First Presbyterian Church; at the Farmville Train Station; and at Star Tek in Lynchburg, all locations Noon till 6:00 PM. On Friday, May 23rd, the Bloodmobile will be at the Community Drawing Center in Lynchburg, Noon till 6:00 PM. On Saturday, May 24th, the Bloodmobile will be at the Community Drawing Center in Lynchburg, Noon till 6:00 PM; and at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Amherst; 10:00 AM till 2:00 PM. Now through the end of the month, giving blood qualifies you for a chance to win a Victory Extreme Spa.

Event:	Moonlight Serenade
Date:	May 24, 2008
Time:	7:00 � 9:00 PM
Location:	National D-Day Memorial
Description:	A moonlight serenade kicks off Memorial Day weekend festivities at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford. Keith Campbell and Rick Dellinger perform at 7:00 PM followed by the Jefferson Choral Society with a concert of 1940s music at 8:00. Regular admission fees apply. Bring your own chair.

Event:	National Missing Children's Day
Date:	May 25, 2008
Time:	N/A
Location:	Nationwide
Description:	Sunday, May 25th is National Missing Children's Day. Two thousand children are reported missing every day in the U.S. Most are recovered quickly, but some are not. Take 25 minutes today and talk to your children about safety and abduction prevention. Visit Take25.org for a list of safety tips. You could save your child's life.

Event:	Memorial Day Observation
Date:	May 26, 2008
Time:	11:00 AM
Location:	National D-Day Memorial, Bedford
Description:	Observe Memorial Day with a wreath laying ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford. They'll have music and special speakers. Admission is free 10 AM till Noon on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th. The ceremony begins at 11:00.

Event:	*Amputee Support Group Updated Info*
Date:	May 27, 2008
Time:	First TUESDAYS, 9:30 � 11:30 AM
Location:	Temple Baptist Church, Madison Heights
Description:	*UPDATED INFO* An amputee support group meets the first TUESDAY of each month, 9:30 till 11:30 AM, at Temple Baptist Church on Route 29 in Madison Heights. Group meetings include discussion, resources, and guest speakers. Light refreshments are provided. (Contact Susan Bailey at 434-942-3914 or jswpbailey@juno.com)

Event:	Amputee Support Group
Date:	May 29, 2008
Time:	First Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Location:	Temple Baptist Church, Madison Heights
Description:	An amputee support group meets the first Thursday of each month, 9:30 till 11:30 AM, at Temple Baptist Church on Route 29 in Madison Heights. Group meetings include discussion, resources, and guest speakers. Light refreshments are provided. (Contact Susan Bailey at 434-942-3914 or jswpbailey@juno.com )

Event:	National Bike Month
Date:	May 31, 2008
Time:	N/A
Location:	N/A
Description:	May is National Bike Month. Cycling is a great way to save money on fuel, reduce air pollution, and get in shape. Virginia Department of Transportation has a list of safety tips for cyclists and motorists. Friday, May 16th is Bike to Work Day. If possible, consider biking, walking, or carpooling to help reduce air pollution.

Event:	Mental Health Month
Date:	May 31, 2008
Time:	N/A
Location:	N/A
Description:	May is Mental Health Month. Millions of Americans suffer from depression, a serious illness that affects how you feel, what you think, and how you act. Symptoms include persistent sadness or irritability, trouble sleeping or sleeping too much, changes in appetite, and loss of energy. Help is available. Visit HealthyMinds.org

Event:	Featured Artist
Date:	May 31, 2008
Time:	N/A
Location:	Artifacts Gallery
Description:	For April through June, the featured artist at Artifacts Gallery in Peakland Crossing is Delmus G. Phelps. A Lynchburg native, Phelps's work includes both landscapes and still lifes.

Event:	Host a Foreign Exchange Student
Date:	May 31, 2008
Time:	N/A
Location:	N/A
Description:	The Center for Cultural Interchange is looking for local families to host exchange students form Europe, Latin America, or Asia arriving this fall. These student speak English; have their own medical insurance and spending money. The experience is fun and rewarding for the entire family. Visit CCI hyphen Exchange dot com for more information.

Event:	Donate to the Bedford Christmas Station
Date:	May 31, 2008
Time:	Various
Location:	Various
Description:	The Bedford Christmas Station is now accepting tax deductible donations. Funds will be used to purchase clothing and household items to benefit low income families in Bedford City and County. Visit BedfordChristmas.com for details.

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