On Monday, April 30, 2012, Randolph-Macon College will host “China’s Search for a Lasting System of Values: Will Christianity emerge as a Moral Foundation for Capitalism in China?” at 7:00 p.m. in Blackwell Auditorium, R-MC’s Center for the Performing Arts. Award-winning print and broadcast journalist and author David Aikman will present this lecture which is free and open to the public. His visit is sponsored by the BB&T Moral Foundations of Capitalism Program.

Aikman will discuss the dilemma that China’s leaders are facing to find an ethical center for its civilization and its impact on economics, business and the social fabric of their society. He will also explore the potential impact that Christianity could have on the country’s communist party. Aikman is a specialist on Russia, China, East Asia, the Middle East, and religious freedom issues worldwide.

How would you like your business/organization to be a part of one of the most popular events in Hanover? The Hanover Tomato Festival is in search of in kind and cash sponsorships to support this year’s event on Saturday July 14, at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville, Virginia. This family-friendly event features over 200 artisans and vendors, great food, children’s activities and of course, Hanover Tomatoes! With so much to offer it draws close to 40,000 attendees each year. From monetary to in-kind donations, all sponsorship levels are being accepted through the end of February. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to reach out to so many area residents.

Want your sponsor dollars to promote year round fun? Become a department sponsor of Hanover County Parks and Recreation and help us offer exciting events to our 100,000 residents. Sponsorship levels vary and include an array of promotional efforts for your organization.

If you’re a high school underclassman who would like to become a firefighter or EMT, Hanover County Fire/EMS has an exciting opportunity for you.

Through a partnership with J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and Hanover Public Schools, Hanover Fire/EMS will again offer Firefighter 1 and 2 and EMT Basic classes at Hanover High School in the 2011-12 school year.

“These classes give students the chance to experience what an Emergency Medical Technician and/or a Firefighter has to know and do,” said Chris Hubbard, Battalion Chief in the Division of Training for Hanover Fire/EMS. “They are taught by some of our best Fire and EMS instructors.”