Charles Town, WV – Take charge of your life, and your health. Next Tuesday, September 7, 2010, the Jefferson County Schools Adult and Community Education Program in Charles Town, WV, will be begin offering a brand new practical class that will help many people as they prepare gluten-free meals for their own well-being and enjoyment, as...
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Charles Town, WV – Hear ye, hear ye. (Remember how events were announced back in the Revolutionary War days?)
On September 24, 2010, HMS Technologies, Inc. will be presenting the 2nd Annual Patriot’s Path Foundation Golf Tournament at the Locust Hill Golf Course in Charles Town, W. Va.
In discussing the decision to be the presentation sponsor for...
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Washington, D.C. – If you’re in Virginia – or wherever – now’s the time to stand up and be heard. “Politicians” are supposed to be working for us, not the other way around.
Congressman Bob Goodlatte has announced that he will be holding an “America Speaking Out” town hall meeting in the Shenandoah Valley tomorrow - where he...
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Fort Valley, VA – Come learn about an issue that’s sure to affect families across the Valley. On Saturday, August 28, 2010, The Fort Valley Lyceum will present a special citizen information session entitled; “Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Exploration in the Valley.” The event will be held from 10 to 11 a.m.. (The organizers...
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Woodstock, VA – It’s great exercise and a sure way to help others. The Volunteer Farm of Shenandoah is calling for volunteers to help harvest tons of vegetables needed to feed the hungry people through two food banks serving about a third of Virginia.
Get Ready to Volunteer
The farm is harvesting beans, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes,...
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Middletown – Out with the old. In with the new. Today, Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker announced the third play of the 2010-2011 season – Striking 12 – as well as its cast and performance schedule. Written by Groove Lilly, the musical comedy Striking 12, will run August 28 through September 25, 2010.
“Wayside...
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Harrisonburg, VA – Last winter, The National Military Family Association chose Camp Horizons as the host of their popular Operation Purple Summer Camp for 2010. The Association developed a free summer camp program in response to the need for increased support for military children, especially those whose parents are or will be deployed this...
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From the beautiful Shenandoah Valley- There’s a lot to do and see near Route 11 in the Shenandoah Valley, traveling from Virginia in the South, up through West Virginia, into Maryland, and finally into Pennsylvania.
Here are some of the fairs and festivals that you and your family won’t want to miss during the rest...
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Tom’s Brook, VA – Here’s your chance to have fun and learn more about the history of the Shenandoah Valley at one of the places where it actually happened. The Shenandoah Germanic Heritage Museum’s is hosting the 1st Annual GermanFest.
The GermanFest, an Oktoberfest-like event, is set for Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 10 a.m....
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Earth – What in the world is happening lately? Want to gain some “newly-found” insights on the way the world operates and your role in it? How our collective past meets future in the evolving moment?
The Gnostic Gospel of Thomas reveals Jesus’ words on the Kingdom of God. You could say that it’s...
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Orkney Springs, VA – The Valley Music Scene – The third weekend of the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival in Orkney Springs, Va. on August 13 and 14, 2010, will feature: one of the nation’s best known Grammy-winning singer/songwriter on her first summer tour in years, and a chart-topping Irish folk-rock band.
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On Friday, August 13...
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Fort AP Hill, Va – For the first time in the history of the Boy Scouts of America, the entire Scouting community will be brought together for a single, nationwide event to celebrate the organization’s 100th birthday, and reflect on what the organization has meant to millions of America’s youth.
Shining Our Light Across the...
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Edinburg, VA – Felix and Oscar are alive and well, and so is Community Theater in the Shenandoah Valley. It enriches the lives of cast and audience members alike at every turn.
Just a reminder that auditions for Theater Shenandoah’s Fall production of the Neil Simon play, The Odd Couple, are scheduled for next weekend...
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Planet Earth - Hear, or should I say “here” is some “food” for thought – The significance of July 11, 2010, and thereabouts:
Here/hear is what five top astrologers have to say about the rare Total Solar Eclipse and New Moon which both happen this Sunday, following the line up of five planets that occurred...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Through an Executive Order, Governor Joe Manchin of West Virginia has proclaimed Friday, July 2, to be celebrated as a special day of observance in honor of U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd, and will give state employees the official day off.
“The governor truly hopes that this day off will allow state...
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Williamsburg area, Virginia – Busch Gardens is celebrating summer in a big way with a cool deal for families – free admission for kids 9 and younger. From June 21 through August 31 2010, Virginia residents can get a free child’s admission to Busch Gardens – a $51.95 value -with the purchase of an...
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Edinburg, VA – Terry McAuliffe, one of the nation’s top Democrats, will be the headline speaker at the Shenandoah County Democrats Annual Picnic – being held Saturday, July 17, 2010, starting at 5:00 p.m. in Edinburg Town Park – off Interstate 81.
Terry was Chair of the National Democratic Party and a candidate for...
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Warrenton, VA – Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is hosting a special program at noon on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - featuring Matt Bowman, the professional wrestler known as “Wiseguy” Jimmy Cicero. This event is free and open to the public.
Wiseguy Jimmy Cicero was trained in 1993 in Indian Trail, North Carolina by the...
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Gulf of Mexico, USA – There are reports today on the Internet that a mass evacuation of Gulf Coast residents may be coming, as soon as June 15.
Readiness exercises conducted at the end of May 2010
According to a June 3, 2010 press release on the U.S. North Command web site, “three units representing ...
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Woodstock, VA – Hey, all you fair lovers and animal lovers! Mark your calendars – This year, The Shenandoah County Fair – Virginia’s Friendliest Fair – will run August 27 through September 4, 2010. Features include: harness racing, food, rides, games, demolition derbies, a tractor pull, TNA wrestling amazing concerts, and animals of all...
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Luray, VA – Summer days …they are on their way. In years past, kids would learn how to camp, how to build fires, how to survive in the wilderness. They’d go on family outings and learn how to hike trails safely. Seems like these days, more kids end up playing video games. Perhaps, there...
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Strasburg, VA – You are much greater than you ever dreamed. You are a soaring spirit – only constrained by a body if you choose to be. That’s what author and spiritual leader Wayne Dyer was illuminating in a November 2005 interview by Ray Hemachandra, Editor-In-Chief of New Age Retailer.
Wayne has this to...
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Middletown, VA – Pictures are just coming in from the production of the play, Shenandoah, a classic tale of one Virginia man, Charlie Anderson, a widower, who didn’t want to get involved in the U.S. Civil War, but his family ended up pulled into the war through circumstances beyond his control. (Jimmy Stewart played...
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Harrisonburg, VA - Seven musical groups based in Virginia are performing at James Madison University (JMU) in the “Concerts on the Lawn Series.” The outdoor performances are being held on Sunday evenings through June 27, 2010.
The free outdoor concerts are sponsored by the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Families are welcome to bring picnic...
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Edinburg, VA - The Kill, the newest murder mystery book to evolve from the rich fox hunting tradition of Virginia’s hunt country will be discussed at Fran Romeo & Company, 212 North Main Street in Edinburg, Virginia, on Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 2 to 4 p.m.
This special event, is in celebration of Jan...
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