2008 Calendar of Events
october
October 12, 2008 - “Annual homecoming event” at First Baptist Church after the 11:00am service. This will include a guest speaker, luncheon, and special program.
October 18, 2008 - Ashland 150 Grand Celebration. An old-fashioned birthday celebration complete with an official ceremony, marching bands, time capsules, 150 birthday cakes, a music stage, children's activities, an exhibition tent and more! Randolph-Macon College campus. Starts at 12:30pm. Free. (804) 798-9219.
October 23, 2008 - Capitol Steps at Randolph-Macon College. Enjoy a show by this nationally known comedic group, $. Crenshaw Gymnasium, Randolph-Macon College, Time TBD. (804) 752-3712.
October 25, 2008 - Ashland Harvest Run. The 5th Annual Ashland Harvest Run, a 10Krun/5KRun/Walk. This certified 10K race course (#VA04034RT) and pending 5K course is completely on the east side of the railroad tacks beginning and ending at Carter Park, located on Maple Street near the intersection of Ashcake Road. Benefiting ACES and the St. James the Less Free Clinic, $. Carter Park, 9:00 a.m. (804) 752-4915 or (804) 798-9341.
October 24-25, 2008 - Randolph-Macon College Homecoming Weekend. 804-752-3712.
november
November 8, 2008 - 6th Annual Train Day Celebration. Celebration of the Town’s railroad heritage. Trolley rides, stores and music, free. Downtown Ashland, along the railroad tracks, 10:00am–4:00pm. (804) 798-0330. www.traintowntoyandhobby.com.
November 23, 2008 - Ashland Olde Time Holiday Parade. Start your holiday season with some hometown merriment. The Parade starts at Thompson Street and ends at John Gandy Elementary School. Organized by the Ashland Kiwanis Club, free. Route 54 & Henry Street, 2:30pm. (804) 798-7134.
december
December 7, 2008 - Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale Holiday Concert. This acclaimed event will feature Bach’s Magnificat and other wonderful selections to put you in the holiday spirit. William Gorton conducts, with players from the Richmond Symphony, $ Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, two performances: 2:30 and 7:00pm. (804) 368-7276. For news and ticket information, visit www.cvamc.org.
December 13, 2008 -Santa Train. Holiday fun and a train ride too. Bring the kids for a train ride, games and holiday fun with Santa. Tickets sold in advance, $. Leaves from the Ashland Train Station, 9:00am–6:30pm. (804) 798-0330. www.traintowntoyandhobby.com.
and beyond...
March 19, 20 and 21, 2009 - Ashland Musical Variety Show sponsored by the Hanover Arts & Activities Center at Blackwell Auditorium, R-MC
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