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The Mechanicsville-Ashland Local – 05/10/2023

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SERVING ALL HANOVER COUNTY COMMUNITIES Volume 39, No. 35

Richmond Suburban News

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Sheriff’s Office offers assist to local food pantry

Olson’s late goal propels Hawks ahead of Raiders

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Annual salute to strawberries weeks away

KarWanis Car Show set for May 13 CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Kiwanis Club of Ashland will hold its 2nd Annual KarWanis Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 13 at Ashland Junction Shopping Center, 167 Junction Drive, Ashland VA 23005. Rain Date is Sunday, May. 14. The show is open to all interesting automobiles, regardless of age and make. Multiple classes will be judged on cleanliness and condition with trophies awarded. Dash plaques will be given to the first 50 cars registered. Registration is $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Go to: http://www.karwanis.com. Spectator admission is free. The Kiwanis Grillmasters will be serving up great food and there will be music and prize drawings. All proceeds support the Kiwanis mission to “Serve the Children of Our Community.” Questions? Message us at https://m.facebook.com/ashlandvakiwanis/

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PHOTO COURTESY OF HANOVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIDING IN STYLE: LOCAL STUDENTS CYCLE TO CLASS Cool Spring Elementary School and Chickahominy Middle School students, families, and staff recently celebrated Bike to School Day, an event aimed at encouraging everyone to embrace a healthy—and fun — mode of transportation.

Call 804.420.9798 or visit HarmonyatHanover.com to Schedule a Tour.

With less than a month left before the big day, Ashland residents are gearing up for the 41st annual Ashland Strawberry Faire set for Saturday, June 3. Since 1982, folks of all ages have come to this event to play, enjoy strawberries, visit friends, listen to music, pet animals, and shop for unique items and special treats. The Ashland Strawberry Faire, which is free, takes place on the beautiful tree-lined streets of Randolph-Macon College. To get the festivities started, the “Strawberry Kids” parade will kick off the Faire at 9:45 a.m., offering young, old, and in-between the chance to show off their best strawberry flair. Those wishing to take part are asked to show up at 9:30 a.m. by the Randolph-Macon Please see FAIRE, Page 3

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