Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, July 8, 1995 TAG: 9507100066
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DUBLIN - This year's annual fund-raiser for New River Community College's Alumni Scholarship Fund features a chance to win a $400 airfare certificate.
Other prizes in the drawing, set for Aug. 7, include three days and two nights at Myrtle Beach, tickets to the New River Valley Speedway, and Sunday Brunch for two on the Pioneer Maid on Claytor Lake.
Tickets for the raffle are $1 and are available at the college.
For more information, call 674-3617.
Tennis camp offered at Tech
BLACKSBURG - There's still time to sign up for tennis camp for beginning players. The camp will be July 11-14, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., at the Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center on the campus of Virginia Tech. For more information, call Anne Jones at 231-5037.
Mud wrestling event announced
CHRISTIANSBURG - It's finally here. The 1995 mud wrestling event will be Saturday, July 15, at the Sportsman on Little River Road in Radford. Sponsored by the Montgomery County Parks and Recreation, the competition will feature men's, women's and co-ed teams.
Door prizes, trophies and cash awards will be given in all events. A family event, food and flea market vendors will be on site.
Wrestling registration will be before the Saturday date or on location. Entry fee is $10. The event will be from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call Terry Caldwell at 382-6977.
Vendors can still reserve space by calling 639-0599.
Clothing, furniture donations sought
CHRISTIANSBURG - Clothing, household items and furniture can be donated to the Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program Clothing Shop. All donations are tax deductible and can be brought to the shop at 740 Roanoke St., next to Hubbards Appliance Store.
Pick-ups will be made for large donations or large items.
The Emergency Assistance Program is a United Way agency that provides food, clothing and furniture to needy families. Financial assistance also is available to qualifying families.
For more information or pickup service, call Carrol Reid or Emma Cromer at 381-1561.
Red Cross chapter rechartered
CHRISTIANSBURG - The Montgomery County Chapter of the American Red Cross recently rechartered. For the first time, the national headquarters of the American Red Cross is evaluating every chapter individually against uniform requirements. Chapters that meet the organization's standards and accomplish its mission of helping people prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies, are being rechartered.
The Montgomery County chapter, originally chartered in 1917, successfully completed the rechartering process under the direction of the volunteer board of directors. The reorganization has led to reduced administrative costs through reduction of paid staff and more reliance on volunteerism, allowing more donated dollars to go toward services.
Some of the chapter's community support and services have included assisting with the re-establishment of the Floyd County chapter, small disaster relief, shelter operation, mass feeding, assistance to military, blood services, first aid, water safety education and HIV awareness education.
Some recent accomplishments include operation of two shelters serving 106 people and serving 210 meals during the New River Valley's 1994 ice storms, mobilizing damage assessment volunteers during the January floods and providing emergency assistance to one displaced family.
by CNB