The town of Goshen will be holding a June Bash on June 21 from 1 to 8 p.m.
The event will open with a derby race held on Old Alleghany Circle for children between the ages of 6 and 15.
Participants will be divided into two categories: ages 6-10 and ages 11-15. First-place trophies will be awarded to the winner in each age group, as well as an award for the most creative vehicle.
Brakes and steering are required for the cars, as well as tires that cannot exceed 12 inches in size. Helmets will be required as well. Participants are asked to register in advance by calling the town office at (540) 997-5545 or emailing [email protected].
While is no monetary registration fee, the town is asking for some kind of pet food donation at the entrance to support the Goshen pet food pantry which operates every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Goshen town office alongside the RARA food pantry. All pet foods will be accepted and appreciated.
Following the races there will be live music from 2 to 8 p.m., provided by Glen Shelton, Bruce Allen, Jason Burke, Dennis Thorne and Lisa Conner. Puff’s Bar-B-Q will have a food truck on site to provide food and there will be games and a bounce house. The event is free to attend.
Collierstown
Deborah Potter McCormick, 5\\40-463-7652
“All Aboard for Wonder Junction” vacation Bible school that begins on Sunday, June 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Palmer Community Center. The community’s churches will host VBS at the Palmer Community Center from 5:30 to 8 nightly the week of June 8-12. VBS has classes available for all ages including adults. Supper will be provided each evening. Families and area residents are invited to come and enjoy Bible study, crafts, recreation and fellowship with friends and neighbors. Register by scanning the QR code found on the VBS flyers, come early before VBS begins at 5:30 p.m., or by contact one of the sponsoring churches: Union View Advent Christian Church, Collierstown Baptist, Collierstown Presbyterian, Collierstown United Methodist, Oxford Presbyterian, the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church, and the Rapps Mill Church.
On Sunday, June 1, the Union View Advent Christian Church family held its annual picnic at Lake Robertson. Graduates of the class of 2025 were recognized and congratulated. A white elephant auction capped off the event raising funds for the Penny Crusade. Many thanks to all who participated and donated to the missions supported by the Penny Crusade.
The Collierstown Presbyterian Cemetery Committee has announced effective July 1, the cost for cemetery spaces will increase to $400 each for members and $1,000 each for nonmembers.
Information on community events and other seasonal activities will be shared again in this column next week. Please send information for inclusion in the Collierstown News to 29 Desmac Lane, Lexington, VA 24450, send email to [email protected] or call (540) 463-7652.
