1/24/2020 Officer's Ball SOLD OUT; Busy Hands, Warm Hearts; Goodbye Mr. Bass

Dear Ashland,

I have told you before that those Ball tickets sell out fast!  I do feel partially responsible since I didn't remind you this past November when they went on sale, but this is the 6th year in a row that we have held this spectacular event, so I don't feel that guilty.  Put a reminder on your phone for the week after Thanksgiving this year and make sure to get your ticket.  I mean, really, how many other towns do you know of that have a ball every year for their police department?  It's unheard of!

If you didn't get a ticket, don't worry.  If you are feeling left out and want to people watch, I would suggest walking over to the Ironhorse around 10:00 PM where the after-party inevitably happens.

There is so much activity these days at the Center of the Yarniverse!  Almost every evening on my commute home, the lights are bright and the shop is filled with people.  Their space is big enough now for gatherings of knitters, crocheters, and other fiber-inspired artists to come and create together.  Their space is open on Wednesday evenings (7:00- 9:00 PM) and Friday mornings (10:00- noon), and every 3rd Thursday at Origins from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.  There are also lots of classes available for all skill levels: click here for the listing.


On Tuesday, January 28th, your neighborhood Ashland library will be having a free class on how to make a body scrub- which is exactly what we all need during this winter weather!  The class is from 6:30 to 7:30 at the library.  Email ask@pamunkeylibrary.org with any questions.

There are so many great events and classes happening at the library.  You can view their calendar online here.  3D printing, anyone?

If you have ever read my column, you must know that I am not a very good editor of my own work.  Many thanks to Lorie Foley for catching my error from last week!

Auditions are for Junior Idol and Hanover Idol will take place on Saturday, February 8^th.   The actual Hanover Idols COMPETITION is March 8^th at the Ashland Theatre (3:30 PM – Junior Idols Competition; 7:00 PM – Idols Competition).  

Come show us your talent!

The Center of the Universe has lost a great one in the recent passing of Thomas Bass, and I lost a good neighbor.  Tom graduated from Randolph-Macon in 1954 and like so many of those college students, he returned to make a home here for over 60 years.  He leaves a great legacy with his wife Carleen, and their kids, and for the way he loved this community. 

Be involved, help your neighbor, stay busy so that your years on this earth are full of people who look forward to seeing you walk through the door.  Oh, and sign up to get on that stage when the Variety Show returns next year. 

Thanks for reading, Ashland; have a great weekend!

xo,
Meriwether

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