Roanoke Times
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DATE: THURSDAY, January 16, 1992 TAG: 9201170509
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: S-3 EDITION: METRO
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Roanoke man returns from Peace Corps stintSteven Springer of Roanoke recently returned from a two-year assignment in Guatemala with the Peace Corps.
Springer worked in youth program development as an extension agent with the Ministry of Agriculture. He helped form after-school 4-H groups in rural, indigenous communities, involving youths in gardening, athletic and fund-raising activities.
Springer, who has a degree in animal science and biology from Virginia Tech, plans to use his experiences in Guatemala as the basis of a teaching career, working with at-risk youths in Los Angeles.
He has been accepted in a Los Angeles program that grants him teaching credentials on an emergency basis so that he can begin teaching Spanish-speaking students without first having to complete the normal certification process. He starts in February.
Springer, a 1983 graduate of Cave Spring High School, is the son of Donna J. Springer of Southwest Roanoke County and the late James W. Springer.
Music classes offered for young children
The Music School at Vinton Baptist Church has begun winter/spring classes for children ages 2-6. Classes will continue through May.
The comprehensive music learning system teaches children basic musical concepts geared to their age levels. Instruction includes singing, rhythm instruments and some piano. Each weekly session also includes a craft activity to reinforce that day's lesson.
Musical Treats is for 2- and young 3-year-olds; Music Box is for 3- and young 4-year-olds; and Pathways is for 4- to 6-year-olds.
New classes are forming according to need and interest. The cost is $20 per week, and some scholarships are available. For schedules and other information, call Beth Lane at 343-7685.
United Methodists plan ecumenical classes
Several classes in the annual Roanoke District United Methodist Training Event Saturday are open to adults of other denominations.
The session will be from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in downtown Salem.
Kathy Nulph of the school's staff said classes suitable for ecumenical participation are one on religious awards in Scouting, "Rediscovering America: 1492-1992," "Covenant Discipleship and Spiritual Journeys" and "Reaching and Assimilating New Members."
Teachers of these classes include C.B. King, William Olewiler, Anne Swank, Ethel Born and Ruth Reynolds.
For more information call Nulph at 989-3673. Snow date for the event is Jan. 25.
Auditions scheduled for 4-H talent show
Tryouts for the 1992 Roanoke Valley 4-H Talent Competition will be held Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Talmadge Hall at Hollins College.
The show is part of the 4-H Media and Performing Arts Program. Performance categories are vocal, instrumental, variety and dance.
Tryouts are open to all Roanoke Valley youths ages 9-19. Those interested may call the Roanoke County 4-H office at 387-6113.
Penn Forest preschool begins fall enrollment
Penn Forest Christian Church Preschool, at 3028 Penn Forest Blvd. S.W., has begun registration for the 1992-93 school year.
The preschool operates daily from 9 a.m.-noon and offers two programs - a Monday/Wednesday/Friday class for 4- and 5-year-olds for $50 monthly and a Tuesday/Thursday class for 3-year-olds for $35 monthly.
Children must be 3 or 4 years old no later than Sept. 30. Sessions will begin the day after Labor Day and will continue through the end of May.
A $20 deposit will reserve a place in the fall class. For more information, call the church office at 774-2445, mornings only, or the preschool director at 774-3989.
***CORRECTION***
Published correction ran on January 23, 1992\ Because of an editorial assistant's error, the cost for classes at The Music School at Vinton Baptist Church was listed incorrectly in an item Jan. 16 in Neighbors. The classes cost $20 per month.
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