Striking the right chord: OK, retired garage band guitarists and parents who acquiesced to their child’s “All I want for Christmas is a guitar” request years ago and now fi nd said instrument taking up space in a closet: Cristo Ray Richmond High School is building up its music program with an after-school guitar club. Students will be learning notes, technique and building their skills. What they need are guitars. If you have one to donate, please contact Laura Wright at [email protected] or call 804- 447-4865. They also need volunteers to help with the club.
Honored: Knights of Columbus Council 11042 recently awarded scholarships of $1,000 each to Mary Birmingham and Lauren Schenack, parishioners at Church of the Redeemer, Mechanicsville, and members of the Class of 2021 at Mechanicsville High School, for their involvement in parish activities during high school. This fall, Mary will study elementary education at Belmont Abbey College, while Lauren will attend Tulane University and pursue a career as a cardiologist and medical correspondent.
Good people doing good things: After the July 26 issue of The Catholic Virginian went to press, we learned that Mary’s Choice RVA, whose long-term help for moms and their babies was featured in that issue, was awarded a $10,000 Respect Life grant from the diocese’s Office of Social Ministries and Respect Life.