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Community Day at R-MC: Fun and Fellowship

Submitted by Kathryn DiPasqua, R-MC Marketing Generalist
Saturday, April 13th, 2013, 8:00am
Community Day at R-MC: Fun and Fellowship

Randolph-Macon College student organization One Change (formerly Brothers for Change) hosted Community Day on March 16, 2013. The day-long event took place in the Brock Sports and Recreation Center. Terry Clark II ’13 serves as president of One Change.

Children ages 5-17 joined One Change members for a day of games, sports, food and fellowship. Participants also had the opportunity to tour the R-MC campus. This year’s guest speaker was NAACP Deacon LaSalle McCoy.

The mission of One Change, which was founded in 2005, is to promote leadership, diversity and responsibility. Community service is one of the group’s primary goals.

Each year, One Change members present Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gifts to families in need and rake leaves for elderly citizens. One Change also has an afterschool mentorship program at Henry Clay Elementary School in Hanover County.

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March 1 is deadline for Hanover's "Spirit of Volunteerism" awards

Submitted by Shawn Maclauchlan on Wednesday, January 9th, 5:52 pm

Nominations are now being accepted for Hanover’s 2013 Spirit of Volunteerism Awards.  March 1 is the deadline to submit nominations recognizing outstanding volunteer service throughout our county.

Hanover has a strong tradition of volunteering and these awards allow the community to acknowledge the work for those whose efforts change the lives of many.  Anyone may nominate inspiring individuals or groups of any age, whether they serve small or large organizations, schools, neighborhoods, government, faith-based community initiatives or civic-led community outreach.

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Northside targets wellness by offering adult exercise stations

Submitted by NBC12 Web Producer on Friday, November 16th, 2:44 pm

By 2030, seniors will be 22 percent of area residents, according to the Virginia Employment Commission. 

Recognizing the role that exercise plays for healthy adult life, the Northside Baptist Church has added adult exercise stations to their community playground... Read More

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Longtime Fire/EMS leader named acting chief

Submitted by NBC12 Web Producer on Monday, November 12th, 3:07 pm

Jethro H. Piland III has been appointed Acting Fire/EMS Chief for Hanover County... Read More

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Volunteers Needed for the Hanover Senior Travel Commission

Submitted by Shawn Maclauchlan on Friday, September 14th, 4:27 pm

Are you an active adult age 50 or over that loves to travel? Do you love planning trips to exciting new places and meeting new people? If so, the Hanover Senior Travel Commission is in search of you!

The commission has 21 years of dedicated volunteer service to the community and consists of 12 members that represent all voting districts in the county. These volunteer members each serve a two-year term and attend meetings each month where they discuss trip suggestions, research trips and coordinate trip information and logistics.

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Stop Hunger Now

Submitted by Kathryn DiPasqua, R-MC Marketing Generalist
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012, 8:00am
Stop Hunger Now

Randolph-Macon College will host Stop Hunger Now on October 28, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Brock Sports and Recreation Center.

Help Randolph-Macon students, faculty, staff and alumni as they team up with Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church and package meals to support school feeding programs and international crisis relief.  Volunteers hope to package more than 30,000 meals by raising .25 per meal.  $365 feeds one child for a year.

To find out how you can help, contact James McGhee at jamesmcghee@rmc.edu  or (804) 752-7318.

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Hanover Tomato Festival in Search of Volunteers

Submitted by Lisa Walker, Hanover County Parks and Recreation
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012, 9:00pm
Hanover Tomato Festival in Search of Volunteers

How would you like to be a part of one of the most popular events in Hanover? The Hanover Tomato Festival is looking for a few good men and women to assist on Saturday July 14th at Pole Green Park. With over 40,000 attendees expected and a fun day of games, rides, crafters, artisans, tomatoes and great food planned, we need plenty of extra hands to make it all happen. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: traffic control, tomato sales and children’s activities. Don’t have a whole day to spare? Don’t worry! There are several 5-6.5 hour shifts available between 7am to 4pm, making convenient for even the busiest schedule. All volunteers will receive refreshments and special parking. Interested individuals can find volunteer applications at www.hanovertomatofestival.com email hanovertomatofestival@co.hanover.va.us or contact Jennifer Godfrey at 804-365-4694. Volunteer sign up deadline is June 29, 2012.

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