Boxerwood Nature Detectives Camp, WHICH runs from June 10-14, is for children currently in grades K-4. The fee is $140 for members, $165 for non-members.  

Here's more information about Boxerwood summer camps..... 

Boxerwood Nature Center is registering campers for two sessions of Nature Play Camp for preschoolers and a single session of Nature Detectives Camp for children in grades K-4. Each session runs Monday-Friday, from 8:30-12:30, including snack and a picnic lunch (children bring their own lunch).

Camp Sessions:

Nature Play I:            June 17-21
Nature Play II:           June 24-28
Nature Detectives:     June 10-14

Nature Play Camp is for children ages 4-5 (turning four by September 1) who have not yet attended kindergarten but are ready to spend a half day participating in playful activities that spark their curiosity and help them connect more deeply with the natural world. Each day will include a story circle, discovery hike, creative movement, art and cooperative play, all exploring the superpowers of some of our *Nature Heroes* in the great outdoors.

Nature Detectives Camp is for school-age children who have just completed grades K-4. Campers will engage in hands-on nature investigations and creative projects with Boxerwood staff and guest naturalists. Throughout the session they will also explore how we can each do our part to keep the world a beautiful place.

The fee for Nature Play Camp is $125 for Boxerwood members, $150 for non-members. The fee for Nature Detectives Camp is $140 for Boxerwood members, $165 for non-members. Some scholarship assistance is available on request.

Camp applications are available on the Boxerwood website or parents/guardians may pick them up weekdays in Munger Lodge. For more information, please call 463-2697 and ask for Jess (Nature Play) or Hannah (Nature Detectives), or visit the Boxerwood website: www.boxerwood.org. 

Looking for a High Chair. 

Call:  570-0062. 

Love Baseball?   Have Kids who play Little League? 

Like the idea of sharing your home with a  possible Major Leaguer? 

Host a Collegiate Baseball Player this summer 

The Rockbridge Rapids baseball team is currently searching for host families for the 2013 summer season. This summer wood bat league is a part of the Valley Baseball League and attracts some of the most talented college baseball players from across the nation. These players have been recommended by their college coaches and recruited to play by the Rapids, with many having the potential to succeed as professional baseball players. 

A vital part of a successful season is to have host families provide housing for the players, giving them support and a family atmosphere for the summer. When you host a player, you are not just taking on a guest for the summer. Your family will be embarking on an experience that will make you a part of an extended baseball family. 

Host Family Responsibilities: 

♦ Be available to host a player from May 26th – July 31st 

♦ Provide a clean, safe, and pleasant environment for the player to stay 

♦ Provide a private room or area for the player to sleep 

♦ Provide pantry/ fridge space for the player to keep groceries (players are responsible for their own meals) 

♦ Provide access to laundry equipment (personal laundry only – uniforms are washed by the team) 

♦ Players provide their own transportation  

Host Family Benefits: 

♦ Free admittance to all home games 

♦ Fun community involvement 

♦ The player will be a positive role model for any children in the home 

♦ You have an opportunity to make a positive impact on a young man’s future 

♦ You might be getting to know a future Major League star! 

If you are interested in hosting a player, or have any questions, please contact Mary Newman at info@rockbridgerapids.org, or Patti Colliton at collitonp@wlu.edu, or 540-463-6270 

Rockbridge Rapids home games are played at the beautiful Smith Field on the campus of Washington and Lee University.  For more information about the team, please see our website at www.rockbridgerapids.org. 

Host Family 

Frequently Asked Questions 

What are we expected to provide the player as a host family? 

Many players find work during the day and arrive at the field for games in the mid-afternoon.  Those that don’t work typically sleep late or work out prior to the games. Therefore, their needs are relatively simple: a room, access to a bathroom and a laundry room (for personal laundry- team uniforms are laundered for player), pantry and fridge space for their groceries, a place to park a car, and a family to cheer them on.  

Will the player have a car? If not, will we be expected to drive him places? 

Many players will have their own car. Players who do not have cars are strategically housed close to the field or to players who do have cars, so their teammates can provide rides. We do not expect host families to drive our players around. 

We would like to host a player, but we are leaving town for vacation for two weeks, and don’t feel comfortable leaving the player alone in our home. Is it possible to still participate? 

We would prefer not to have players move once they have settled in with a family, but we understand your concern. Players can move into another home temporarily while you are away. We also find that some families like having someone in home while they are away to take care of the family pet, take out the trash, check mail, etc. 

Is it possible to request a certain position player or player from a particular college/university? 

We will do our best to accommodate all requests. However, please keep in mind that because of the sometimes complicated logistics of placing players with allergies into pet-free families, and locating players with and without cars close to each other, it is not always possible to honor all requests. 

We have pets. Do you make sure that players don’t have pet allergies? 

We ask about allergies and whether host families have pets, and try to make sure that allergic players aren’t housed with animals they can’t be around. 

What happens if there’s a problem with the placement? 

Our players appreciate host families’ hospitality, and generally behave as guests in your home. If there is a minor problem, we ask that you contact the host family coordinator, who will work to try to resolve it with the player. If the problem is major, we will remove the player immediately. 

Will players be using our phones? We don’t want to get late-night phone calls. 

Players bring their cell phones and use them exclusively for their phone calls. 

We don’t want our player to use our home as the place to hangout. 

It is your home and we ask the players to honor any guidelines/rules that you establish.   

What if a player’s friends or family comes into town, are we expected to let them sleep over? 

It is recommended that friends and family that come into town to visit stay at a hotel. Local hotels offer discounts for families and fans coming to town. The player is more than welcome to move to the hotel with family and friends on those days. 

I would really like a player who will help our son with his baseball skills. Is this possible? 

During any free time that the player has, he is free to help out around the home or work with younger athletes. However, keep in mind that the players have a fairly busy schedule and might not have a lot of free time. 

For information on the league, please visit: www.valleyleaguebaseball.com 

Shenandoah Preschool

2013-2014 Registration

Starts March 18th

Please Call 463-7195 for a tour during

OPEN HOUSE

March 18th-22nd, 9am-Noon

Classes Available for ages 2, 3 & 4

147 S. Main Street Lexington ~ email: splex@yahoo.com

Located in Trinity United Methodist Church

The Salem Civic Center is pleased to offer a discount for faculty, staff and students of Virginia Military Institute for the Blue Ridge Music Festival  on June 1, 2013, at the Salem Stadium. 

This festival features Little Big Town, Hunter Hayes, Colt Ford, Gloriana and many more! The festival starts at 11:00 am and is sure to be a full day of fun and music! 

Advance tickets are currently priced at $35. However, I am able to offer a discount to you of $25 per ticket from now until March 30th. 

This discount is available in two ways: 

1)            Faculty, Staff and Students can bring their VMI ID badge to the Salem Civic Center Box Office or 

2)            Tickets are available for online purchase through Ticketmaster.com utilizing a special discount password : Group 

Central Elementary School

Monday - Friday

7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

June 10, 2013 - August 16, 2013

Website:  www.ymcarockbridge.org

540-464-9622

Serving ages 5 - 12

Swimming

Archery

Book Mobile

Planetarium

Geocachiing

Math Enrichment

Floral Design

Archeology

Stream Ecology

Team Building

Games

Reading Enrichment

Rates

Registration Fee $30.00

Y-Member - $95.00 Weekly rate

Community Member - $120.00 Weekly rate

Y-Member Half Day - $60.00 Weekly rate

Community Member Half Day - $80.00 Weekly rate

Daily Drop In Rate 

Y-Member - $25.00

Community Member - $35.00

10% Discount for Additional Full Time Family Members

Fees are Non-Refundable

Financial Assistance available as needed up to 50%

Buffalo Creek Beef - Bundle Packages

$200.00

Package 1 - 20# Ground Beef; 10# Roasts & 5# Steaks

Package 2 - 20# Ground Beef; 8# Roasts; 3# Short Ribs; 2# Stew Meat; 2# Steaks

Package 3 - 20# Ground Beef; 5# Roasts; 3# Steaks; 3# Filet, Ribeye & NY Strip

Package 4 - 10# Ground Beef; 8# Roasts; 5# Steaks; 5# Stew Meat; 5# Short Ribs

Ask for bulk prices on any of the items listed below:

Ground Beef

Single Steer Burger

Bulk

Patties

Roasts

Chuck

Round

Sirlon Tip

Rump

Steaks

Top Sirlon

Round

London Broil

Cube

Call 540-463-2333 to place your order

Riley.buffalocreekbeef@gmail.com 

www.buffalocreekbeef.com 

Providence III Preschool now taking reservations for the fall.  

Providence III Preschool is a licensed preschool located at 300 Diamond Street in Lexington. Hours are 9:00-Noon and for ages 2 ½ to 5. Children must be potty trained to attend. Programs are available on a 2, 3, 4, or 5 day basis. For more information please call Ashley Crutchfield at 540-319-1443.  

 The WellPet Group

• We involve you in your pet's health-care through shared decision making.
• One-on-one appointments are scheduled for your pet(s) only, without waiting times.
• All fees are included in your membership, allowing us to make the best health decisions for your pet, based on need not costs.
• 24-hour emergency care is included.

Call for a tour of our facility and to discuss a personalized pet care program.

Walter T. Logan, DVM

540-464-1516 -- wellpetgroup@gmail.com

766 N. Lee Highway - Lexington, VA 24450

(Behind Peebles in the College Square Shopping Center)

 The WellPet Group is a members-only wellness center for animals utilizing the most state-of-the-art veterinary equipment and technology.  Our philosophy is to involve you in your pet's health care through shared decision making.  One-on-one appointments are scheduled around you - for your pet(s) only - without waiting times.  All fees are included in your membership, allowing us to make the best health decisions for your pet, based on need not costs.  We've also eliminated the anxiety of emergencies, since we provide 24-hour emergency care.

To learn more about our program and to schedule a tour of our facility, please call The WellPet Group at 540-464-1516 or email us at wellpetgroup@gmail.com The WellPet Group is owned and operated by Dr. Walter Logan and is conveniently located at 766 N. Lee Hwy in the College Square Shopping Center.

STRIDES DRIVING SCHOOL 

Licensed by Virginia DMV 

Certified Instructor 

AAA Driver Improvement Program 

Need to attend a Driver Improvement Class? 

• Reduce Points 
• Satisfy DMV Requirements 
• Meet Court Orders 
• Lower Insurance Premiums 

Need an Instructor with a Flexible Schedule? 

Classes are available during the week and on weekend! 

Days:  Tue, Wed, Thur, and Sun 

Time:  8am - 5pm (Lunch 12pm – 1pm) 

Cost: $75.00 Cash / Money Order 

Visit my website: www.stridesdrivingschool.com 

Telephone:  540-460-1018