ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1995, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, December 16, 1995 TAG: 9512180021
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-7 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
Roanoke's First Night
ROANOKE - On Dec. 31, the 5th Annual First Night Roanoke will be held in downtown Roanoke. from 6 p.m. to midnight. The event will offer 50 performances with 51 activities at 15 sites at the Virginia Museum of Transportation and on Church Avenue.
Admission buttons can be purchased at a discount in advance at $7 for adults and $3 for children ages 2 to 12. Buttons purchased the night of the event will be $9 for adults and $5 for children ages 2 to 12.
The celebration is sponsored by Roanoke Festival in the Park.
Call First Night Roanoke at 342-2640.
A look at RU
RADFORD - Radford University will hold a Radford Night for prospective students on Jan. 4, at 7:30 p.m., in Heth Student Center.
"Prospective students will get one of the best looks at RU that we can pull together in one night. We roll out the red carpet to showcase the University," says assistant vice president of student services David Hill.
Call the Admissions Office at 831-5371 or 800-890-4265.hole Foods, 601 Third St., Radford.
Call 731-9498.
the Waste Management Office at 961-1851.
1,400 families served
CHRISTIANSBURG - The Montgomery County Christmas Store served approximately 1,400 families between Dec. 6, and Dec. 9. From 150 to 200 volunteers were on hand daily to assist with shopping. The store is now closed for the 1995 season.
The Christmas Store set a goal of $110,000 for 1995. To date, more than $90,000 has been raised. Cash donations are welcome all year, but the store is no longer accepting donations of goods.
Call Joyce Hendricks at 951-2188.
Safe holiday tips
CHRISTIANSBURG - The Christiansburg Seniors and Law Enforcement Council Together offers some suggestions for a safe holiday season.
Lock all windows and doors before leaving or going to bed. Use automatic timers to turn on lights, radio and television at dusk and off at bedtime. Keep garage doors closed and locked. Do not allow mail to accumulate: stop newspapers and magazine deliveries while away. Arrange to have walks shoveled. Keep Christmas presents away from the windows so they aren't visible. Contact your local police department for home security checks while you are away.
Call Officer Connie Bishop at the Christiansburg Police Department at 382-3131.
Volunteers needed
CHRISTIANSBURG - Montgomery County Public Schools needs people from business and industry for two volunteer positions on the Vocational Education Advisory Council. Vocational Education is an integral part of each secondary school's instructional program and prepares students for school to work transition.
Applicants should submit a letter to Richard Ballengee, 200 Junkin St., Christiansburg 24073.
Call 382-5100.
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