Monthly Archives: April 2011

“It Takes More Than Love to Build a Bridge”~Save the Sears Hill Bridge Activities Set

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“Love can build a bridge” says Winona Judd in her popular country song, but when it comes to replacing the century-old Sears Hill Bridge in Staunton, VA it’s going to take cold, hard cash.  The Staunton Downtown Development Association, in collaboration with the Friends of the Sears Hill Bridge and The Community Foundation are launching a series of events in mid-2011 to help with the fundraising efforts to replace the popular historic landmark.

 The activities will include:   

“Save the Bridge” Video Contest.  Contest May 2-June 3.  Judging June 6 -17.   Screening June 26.   Participants will be encouraged to submit videos under 3 minutes that creatively describe “why we love the Sears Hill Bridge” using its historical, economic, community and environmental impact as themes.

“Bridges” Storefront Art Gallery.  Installation June 12-23. Opening June 24.  Running through July 29.  Local artists and non-profits will be invited to create art displays in empty storefronts around downtown with “Bridges” as the theme.

“Bridges” Storefront Art Gallery Opening Night.  June 24, 6-9pm.  The public will be invited to view the displays, “Meet the Artists” and enjoy street entertainment all around the downtown area.  Donations will be accepted through the use of QR code technology and collection bins.

“Save Our Bridge” Video Screening Event. June 26, 9pm.  A public viewing of a special film event and the top videos chosen from the “Save Our Bridge” contest will be held at the Visulite Cinema, 12 N. Augusta St. Accepting donations for the bridge fund at the door.

Facebook Cause & QR Code Publicity.    A Facebook Cause will be launched in conjunction with these events, integrating social networking into the fundraising effort.  A QR code campaign targeted at harvesting potential donations in the preliminary stages of the campaign (posters, advertising, etc.), at the June 24 event and throughout July from the window art show will be integrated into all the promotional materials.

Events sponsored by:

American Beauty Salon Opens at 125 South Augusta Street

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April 12, 2011. Staunton, VA. – American Beauty, founded in 2010 by Sarah Stuart, is located inside the beautifully renovated American Hotel building in historic downtown Staunton, Virginia.  You can find them on the first floor, Suite 1000, overlooking the Staunton Train Station. With a convenient parking deck on the side of the building they are easy to access, yet set off the beaten path just enough to provide you with peacefulness and privacy while enjoying their services.

“Our purpose at American Beauty is to consistently offer quality hair services in a fun and professional atmosphere. With the high level of training and experience of each stylist you can be sure that your time with us will be enjoyable and worthwhile.  We build relationships with our clients and we will do that with you.” says Sarah Stuart.  “For years to come you will relax and enjoy your appointments, fully knowing that we understand your hair type and texture, face shape and skin tone, likes and dislikes, as well as your own individual personality.”

American Beauty offers you the latest look while customizing it to your individual needs.  Even as the years go by your cut and style will always be up to date with the latest fashion!

 
SARAH STUART

I have been a licensed stylist for over 12 years and have trained under some of the top national and international educators. Classes have included Advanced Precision Haircutting at Redken 5th Avenue in New York City and Advanced Coloring Techniques in Las Vegas.  My specialties include advanced coloring, precision haircutting, textured haircutting with razor, styling, and male haircutting.

JANET HUFF

Originally from the west coast, my style tends toward casual classic looks.  Over the past 30 years I’ve enjoyed continuing education from Videl Sasson, Sebastian, Sorbee, and Redken, just to name a few.  I also enjoy the people who cross my path and still love making people beautiful.  Hope to see you at American Beauty!

 
American Beauty Salon is open Tuesday through Saturday by appointment only at 125 S. Augusta Street in the American Hotel.  To find out more or schedule an appointment call 540-849-6110 or visit them online at www.americanbeautysalon.biz

“Queen City, Green City” Activities Announced

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Saturday, April 16, 9am-Noon
Sunspots’ Parking Lot
(Rain Location: Sunspots’ 2nd Floor)

Staunton will be showing their green for the week leading up to Earth Day. The schedule of events is collaboration between many local conservation, preservation, and non-profit organizations from around the area, representing different aspects of environmental awareness. A full schedule of area events and updated information is available at www.facebook.com/earthdaystaunton  and www.earthdaystaunton.org

The Earth Day celebration Downtown is scheduled for Saturday, April 16 from 9 am to Noon at the Sunspots parking lot, near the Farmer’s Market. There will also be an EcoRaffle for green prizes and gift certificates. Tickets are $1 each or five for $3. Winners will be announced throughout the event. You do not have to be present to win.

“Touch a crayfish, see an owl, or hold a bear skull at Earth Day Staunton. Hands-on activities are the focus of this celebration of everything Green in and around Staunton,” says Caroline Sheridan of Sunspots Studios. “This FREE, family-friendly celebration of Earth Day includes live music, wildlife programs, and displays by state and local groups.”

2011 Exhibitors and Activities, April 16

• Headwaters Soil & Water Conservation Districts: Compost give away, “Code Blue” Water Pollution Demonstration, Solar Gadgets, Plastic Water Bottle Ban model
• VA Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries: Live Native Fishes Tank
• Conservation Services, LLC: Tree Seedling Give-away
• Mary Baldwin College “Green Team”
• City of Staunton Service Authority: Utility scoping truck
• Staunton Green 2020
• Augusta Bird Club
• Nature Camp
• Master Naturalists
• Potomac Appalachian Trail Club/Southern Shenandoah Chapter
• VA Dept. of Forestry: White Pine sapling giveaway,Smoky the Bear items
• Valley Conservation Council
• Wild Virginia (Nat’l Forest Advocacy)
• Master Gardeners/Native Gardening: “Plant Doctor”, Seed Planting
• Lewis Creek Watershed Advisory Committee
• Wildlife Center of Virginia: Live animal presentations
• Valley Feed: Rain Barrel watering systems
• VA Native Plant Society: Native Plant Sale
• Friends of Shenandoah Mountain
• Friends of Middle River: Enviroscapes/Watershed Models, MacroInvertebrate touch tank
• Sacred Circle
• Shenandoah Valley Energy Partnership
• Beverley Street Studio School: Earth In The Balance 3-D Earth Exhibit
• Virginia Wilderness Committee
• Virginia Eagle Distributors: Recycling
• C’ville Abode
• Shenandoah Valley Beekeepers: Observation Bee Hive
• Free Range Electric, LLC *The Electric Tractor Store*
• Obaugh Ford, Hybrid Car

Sunspots Stage Performance Schedule, April 16

9:30am Wildlife Center of Virginia
10:15am Puppet Pandemonium ~ Augusta County Library
10:45am Lewis Creek Watershed Hero Awards Presentations ~ Jeff Ishee
11:00am Skylark
11:30am Wildlife Center of Virginia

Earth Day Staunton has expanded to include other events throughout the week and around the area including;

VA Wild Film Festival
Thursday, April 14
7pm at the Visulite (12 N. Augusta St)

Description: The Wild and Scenic Film Festival brings together a selection of award winning films that tell a story about our planet, our beautiful and precious wildlands, and the people of the communities who love and defend them. The festival is a call to action. The stories give us a sense of place and what it means to be responsible stewards of the earth. Tickets are $10 per person for the entire evening. Visit www.wildvirginia.org for more information

Earth Day Staunton
Saturday, April 16 ● 9 am to Noon
Sunspots Parking Lot

There will be an Earth Day celebration in the Sunspots Parking lot, across from the Farmer’s Market. Earth-friendly organizations will have booths and conduct interactive learning and awareness displays. Enjoy kid-oriented activities, live native wildlife shows, a 3-D “Planet Earth” art demonstration, a raffle, face painting, live music, native plant sale, and more. Admission is free. In the event of rain, Earth Day Staunton will be in the second floor of Sunspots Studios. For more information, call Sunspots (540) 885-0678, or visit www.earthdaystaunton.org, or the Earth Day Staunton Facebook page.

Beverley Street School “Earth In The Balance”
Saturday, April 16 ● 9 am to Noon
In the Wharf, at the Earth Day Staunton Event ~ Bring Your Camera! Watch as artists from the Beverley Street Studio School unveil a gigantic image of Earth as seen from outer space. This painting, 13 feet wide by 30 feet long, depicts our planet at its most beautiful: a serene blue marble, brilliantly lit by the sun and floating in a black void.

It is painted in an anamorphic style creating an optical illusion. Viewers may pose in front of it and “spin” the earth on their finger tips. It’s a painting trick, an Earth Day treat, and a new look at an old planet for the whole family.

Augusta Bird Club Bird House Build & Spirit Heart Flute & Drum Circle
Sunday, April 17 • 1 pm to 3 pm
Cannon Hill at Mary Baldwin College, while supplies last.

• 1 – 1:30 PM — Blue Bird Nesting Box Decoration
• 1:30 – 2 PM — Drum Circle
• 2 – 2:30 PM — Exotic Bird Kite Construction
• 2:30 – 3 PM — Blue Bird Box Installation

A History of the Early 20th Century Coal Gas Clean-Up with Bob Ennis of Columbia Gas
Tuesday, April 19 • 7 pm
Staunton Public Library
Learn about the history of the clean-up efforts by Columbia Gas to remediate the site at Route 11 and Coalter Street. The effort, supervised by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, resulted in cleaner soil and decontamination of Lewis Creek.

Local Motion Film Series: Vanishing of the Bees
Thursday, April 21
7pm at the Mockingbird (123 W. Beverley St.)

Description: Vanishing of the Bees follows commercial beekeepers as they strived to keep their bees healthy and fulfill pollination contracts across the US. Filmed across the US, and the world, the film examines the disappearance of honeybees and the meaning it holds about the relationship between mankind and earth.

Special Recycling Collection Event for Household Only
Saturday, April 23 • 9AM to Noon
Gypsy Hill Park – Large parking lot next to the football field.

A special collection of recycling of materials not normally collected by the City will take place at Gypsy Hill Park on Saturday, April 23 from 9 am to Noon. Residents will have the opportunity to recycle various nuisance items such as old tires, electronics and scrap metal. The collections are for households only. For more information contact Tom Yeago at 886-2634

Collections sponsored by Staunton Clean City Committee, Goodwill, Rose Time Scrap & Recycling (formerly Staunton Metal Recycling).

Earth Day Staunton sponsored by:

Sunspots
Virginia Eagle
Mary Baldwin College
Paul Obaugh Ford
Cooper Conservation Advisors
C’Ville Abode
My 95.5
Friends of Shenandoah Mountain
Staunton Downtown Development Association