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Experience Charles Town Races at its finest: Derby Day on May 1

March 15, 2010
By Press_Release
Experience Charles Town Races at its finest: Derby Day on May 1

Charles Town, WV – And they’re off! The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival (SVMF) Guild is sponsoring a Derby Day Trip to the Charles Town Races and Slots. Celebrate the “Run for the Roses” with the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Guild. The Guild, the Shenandoah Music Festival’s friends group, is celebrating the nation’s most famous...
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DuPont Credit Union hosts social security workshop on March 23

March 15, 2010
By Press_Release
DuPont Credit Union hosts social security workshop on March 23

Waynesboro, VA – On March 23 in Waynesboro, DuPont Community Credit Union (DCCU) and Member Investment Services (MIS) will be conducting a workshop on Social Security entitled: “Social Security – Understanding Your Options and Benefits.” Mr. Edwin “Ned” Sledge, Public Affairs Specialist of the Social Security Administration, will be leading the workshop to discuss the...
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Classic comedy, Harvey, to play at Wayside Theatre in Middletown, VA

March 13, 2010
By Press_Release
Classic comedy, Harvey, to play at Wayside Theatre in Middletown, VA

Middletown, VA – Another Jimmy Stewart classic makes it to the stage in the Shenandoah Valley — Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker today announced the cast for the final production of the 2009-2010 Season for the Pulitzer Prize play Harvey.  The play begins performances March 27 and opens on March 28, continuing a...
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Groove to the music: Enjoy free, outdoor events in Woodstock, VA

March 13, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Groove to the music: Enjoy free, outdoor events in Woodstock, VA

Woodstock, VA – The beautiful, historic town of Woodstock, Virginia has announced their Event Schedule for the rest of 2010, and there’s something fun for young and old alike. Make plans to attend today. These events are free, open to the public, and are all outdoors. Grab your family, relax and enjoy! Music on Main...
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Locally grown food to be part of school lunches in Virginia

March 13, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Locally grown food to be part of school lunches in Virginia

Richmond, VA – Hey kids! Eat those veggies for your school lunch! Especially if they’re grown just down the street!  During the 2010 Virginia General Assembly Session, House Joint Resolution 95 (HJ95), introduced by Delegate Edward Scott representing Culpeper, Madison and Orange County, Virginia, officially establishing a “Virginia Farm-to-School Week” was passed with unanimous...
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Try some Virginia wine at 4 of the best restaurants in Harrisonburg

March 13, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Try some Virginia wine at 4 of the best restaurants in Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg, VA – “Love By The Glass” is the theme of the Celebrate Virginia Wine Week being held March 22-28 at many locations across the state. In Harrisonburg, Virginia, a number of local restaurants will be participating in the day-long event on March 28, 2010, including: - The Local Chop and Grill House 56 West...
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Shen National Park closes upper parking lot at Old Rag Trailhead

March 13, 2010
By Press_Release
Shen National Park closes upper parking lot at Old Rag Trailhead

Shenandoah National Park – SPRING HIKING – From the Park’s latest press release: “Shenandoah Superintendent Martha Bogle announced that the 12-space “upper lot” on the park boundary at the Ridge Trailhead access for Old Rag Mountain will be permanently closed to public vehicle access and parking. Temporary signing in the upper and lower lots and...
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Jenny Lind,”Swedish Nightingale,” tribute in Martinsburg on March 30

March 10, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Jenny Lind,”Swedish Nightingale,” tribute in Martinsburg on March 30

Martinsburg, WV – Opera singer Jenny Lind, as portrayed by Joann Peterson, will visit the Martinsburg Public Library on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 7:00.m. in the Martinsburg Room (located at 101 West King Street). Known as ‘The Swedish Nightingale,” Johanna “Jenny” Lind (1820-1887) started life in foster care, but grew up to be a...
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Shenandoah National Park announces Spring opening dates

March 7, 2010
By Press_Release
Shenandoah National Park announces Spring opening dates

Shenandoah National Park, USA – Enjoy nature – Get ready for camping and enjoying the great outdoors with your family! Today, Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Martha Bogle announced that facilities closed during the winter season will begin opening in March, and will continue to open through the Spring. Even though Spring is just...
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Family camping weekend in Strasburg to benefit Shenandoah River cleanup

March 7, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Family camping weekend in Strasburg to benefit Shenandoah River cleanup

Strasburg, VA – Just announced! EarthKorps is proud to present the “Shenandoah Riverside Festival,” a low-cost family weekend camping trip that also supports taking care of the Shenandoah River cleaning up our environment. Mark your calendars for April 30, May 1 and May 2 – for three days of music and camping in Strasburg,...
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Public meeting slated for March 22 on education cuts in Shenandoah Valley

March 6, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Public meeting slated for March 22 on education cuts in Shenandoah Valley

Woodstock, VA – How will budget cuts in Richmond affect the kids of Virginia? Citizens are urged to come listen to and discuss the budget funding issues for the Shenandoah County School District at a special meeting on Monday night, March 22, 2010. Dr. Keith Rowland, Superintendent of Shenandoah County Schools, will be the guest...
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Adding insult to injury: $320 million in new user fees levied on Virginia citizens?

March 6, 2010
By Press_Release
Adding insult to injury: $320 million in new user fees levied on Virginia citizens?

Richmond, VA – Mark Obenshain, Virginia State Senator from the Shenandoah Valley issued the following statement (via email) this week, entitled: “My Votes on the Budget and Senate Leadership Playing Games.” In the email, he explains why he voted against the Virginia Senate budget bill that just passed, and which is now headed...
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Second look: Is it dogs and computers, or dogs on computers?

February 28, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Second look: Is it dogs and computers, or dogs on computers?

Shenandoah Valley, VA – This Spring, the Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation Department is featuring some activities for dog owners and dog lovers, as well as courses in basic computing. Here’s the scoop on the classes, as well as some crazy, fun, cute photos of dogs doing their thing on the Internet and in front...
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Observations: Thoreau reminds us of the new hope of Spring

February 28, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Observations: Thoreau reminds us of the new hope of Spring

Walden Pond, near Concord, MA – In 1847, Henry David Thoreau wrote: “The phenomena of the year take place every day in a pond on a small scale. I am alert for the first signs of Spring…” And so too, are we. On a web site dedicated to transcendentalism, a commentator writes: “Thoreau definitely liked...
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Five million awarded to Shenandoah Valley for green industry jobs

February 20, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Five million awarded to Shenandoah Valley for green industry jobs

Washington D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Mark Warner of Virginia announced some significant employment funding news for the Shenandoah Valley. Warner said: “(The Valley) will be receiving a $5 million investment from the economic stimulus package to fund a new program that will train workers for new jobs in the Valley’s emerging green technology...
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Wayside Theatre’s 2010 Young Playwright’s Festival open for submissions

February 19, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Wayside Theatre’s 2010 Young Playwright’s Festival open for submissions

Middletown, VA – The Wayside Theatre has announced that the entry deadline has been extended for the Ninth Annual Shenandoah Valley Regional Playwright’s Festival for students in High School (9th-12th grades) and Middle School/Junior High (6th-8th grades). The final date to submit a one-act play is March 5, 2010. Writers must be a current Virginia...
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Winchester Orchestra invites you to IMAGINE

February 18, 2010
By James Maas
Winchester Orchestra invites you to IMAGINE

-18 Feb 2010 Winchester, VA - The Winchester Orchestra invites you to get out of the winter blues and help out a great local resource at the same time. Running now through March 22, 2010, their third Online Auction is open for your perusal. One can even place bids on one or more of over 86 auction...
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Virginia looking at Obenshain’s proposal to privatize liquor stores

February 11, 2010
By Press_Release
Virginia looking at Obenshain’s proposal to privatize liquor stores

Richmond, VA – Last year, Virginia celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of its state-run liquor stores, called “ABC stores.”  This week, a bill (SB 443) introduced by Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg) designed to privatize Virginia’s ABC stores was passed by indefinitely by the Senate Finance Committee to provide more time to work...
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Bill banning cell phones while driving goes to Virginia House

February 10, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Bill banning cell phones while driving goes to Virginia House

Shenandoah Valley, VA – Every day, you look around and see people driving vehicles while on their cell phones, not paying attention. It’s not just a few drivers here or there, but the rule rather than the exception. A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that drivers that use cell...
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Theater Shenandoah auditions in Edinburg this weekend still a go

February 10, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Theater Shenandoah auditions in Edinburg this weekend still a go

Edinburg, VA – Here are a few reminders and announcements from Jane Miller, of Theater Shenandoah, about upcoming plays and theater productions in the Shenandoah Valley, and the effect of the snow on rehearsals: Carousel auditions set for February 13, 14, and 20 Jane writes: “Marshmallow World – Winter Wonderland – bah humbug!! Enough of...
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Life coach Elmdea Bean assists people in gaining focus and clarity

February 10, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Life coach Elmdea Bean assists people in gaining focus and clarity

Winchester, VA – Here we are, smack dab in another big snow, and facing the clean up. Do you find yourself tense? Unsettled? Or, are you looking at this time as a way to treat yourself … to some down time, to the physical burst of energy from shoveling and being outdoors, to the chance...
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McDonnell joins Gilbert in effort to reverse proposed freeze of local composite index

February 9, 2010
By Press_Release
McDonnell joins Gilbert in effort to reverse proposed freeze of local composite index

Richmond, VA — A key component of the school relief initiative advanced by Delegate C. Todd Gilbert (R-Shenandoah) received a major boost yesterday as Governor Bob McDonnell announced that he will support updating the calculation of the Local Composite Index (LCI), the formula which determines state and local education funding responsibility in the upcoming...
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Shenandoah Valley closing up shop for next snowstorm

February 8, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Shenandoah Valley closing up shop for next snowstorm

Winchester, VA – As of Feb. 9 – Keep that shovel handy and get ready for another blast of snow. As of 3:04 p.m. (ES) today, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning again for the Shenandoah Valley. This new Warning is in effect from 9 a.m. Tuesday, February 9 until...
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Shenandoah National Park kicks off 75th Anniversary planning

February 8, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Shenandoah National Park kicks off 75th Anniversary planning

Shenandoah National Park, VA – The staff of Shenandoah National Park has begun planning for a year long celebration of the park’s 75th Anniversary – during 2011. Over 30 people from local county governments, partner organizations and tourism professionals have volunteered their time to work with park staff to engage local communities and ensure...
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Friends’ Shenandoah River protection projects continue in 2010

February 8, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Friends’ Shenandoah River protection projects continue in 2010

Woodstock, VA – The great Shenandoah River has more than a few friends. Leslie Watson, Executive Director, of Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River (FNFSR), an environmental organization in Woodstock, Virginia, says: “Thanks to generous support from our membership and backing from foundations, projects for 2010 are moving full steam ahead, as...
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