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Route 11 Yard Crawl on August 14 is the longest yard sale in Virginia

July 23, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Route 11 Yard Crawl on August 14 is the longest yard sale in Virginia

Shenandoah Valley, VA – On Saturday, August 14, 2010,  beginning at 7 a.m., the Route 11 Yard Crawl will return for its sixth year.  From New Market, Virginia in the South to Stephens City to the North, the “Crawl” has grown into a 50-mile  junk & treasure adventure. The Shenandoah County Chamber Advisory Group, along...
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Classic Car Show lights up historic Williamsport, Md.

May 4, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Classic Car Show lights up historic Williamsport, Md.

Williamsport, MD – Get ready to rumble and roll! On Saturday, May 8, they’ll be plenty of cars to see in southern Maryland. Make plans to come and join in the fun. The Town Employees 4th Annual Classic Car Day will run from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on May 8 at Byron Memorial Park...
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Sixth Annual All Ford show kicks off 2010 car show circuit in Shenandoah Valley

April 17, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Sixth Annual All Ford show kicks off 2010 car show circuit in Shenandoah Valley

Front Royal, VA – Get ready to roll!  Tomorrow, April 18, 2010, in Front Royal, Virginia, men and women alike are looking forward to attending the 6th Annual Spring All Ford Car Show – hosted by the Shenandoah Valley Mustang Club. The event will be held at the Shenandoah Ford at 9135 Winchester Road from...
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Tour four historic homes during Augusta County Garden Week

April 13, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Tour four historic homes during Augusta County Garden Week

Fort Defiance, Va -  It’s that time again… for Historic Garden Week in Augusta County. It’s this Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at  1415 Dogwood Road in Staunton, Virginia. Make this an annual family tradition Celebrate spring by touring four lovely houses and gardens in the picturesque rolling hills...
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Four history events kickoff this weekend in the Shenandoah Valley

April 13, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Four history events kickoff this weekend in the Shenandoah Valley

Shenandoah Valley, Va – History buffs – including those who love learning about the U.S. Civil War – will revel in these four history events taking place in the Valley this weekend, on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Bring the kids, your enthusiasm, and your zest for adventure! Four for the road  —- ** 3rd Annual Civil...
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“Galleries at Night” events focus on Shenandoah Valley vernacular chairs

January 21, 2010
By Susan Thompson
“Galleries at Night” events focus on Shenandoah Valley vernacular chairs

Winchester, VA – The second Friday of each month, from February through June 2010, the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) in Winchester will hold “Galleries at Night.” At each of these special events, the Museum’s new exhibit will be open for viewing. The remaining “Galleries at Night” dates for 2010 are February 12,...
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Jan Neuharth, author of Virgina hunt country books, to appear at new Edinburg boutique

January 6, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Jan Neuharth, author of Virgina hunt country books, to appear at new Edinburg boutique

Edinburg, VA – Tragedy strikes when Doug Cummings barely escapes a suspicious vehicle accident with his life and realizes that someone is out to get him. But who? His only known enemy, twisted psychopath Zeb McGraw, is behind bars. Could someone on the outside be helping McGraw? Or could the culprit be the mysterious cowboy...
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Enjoy Hash Auctions – Something different on New Years Day

December 30, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Enjoy Hash Auctions – Something different on New Years Day

Berryville, VA – Get ready to hold your number up. Want to do something different for New Years Day? Why not participate in a real auction at The Hash Auction Center in Berryville, Virginia, just east of Winchester. Some of the items in their Annual New Years Day Auction include the following: 10-pc Italy made Dining...
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Eco-friendly, destination weddings just one specialty of new Edinburg gift boutique

November 5, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Eco-friendly, destination weddings just one specialty of new Edinburg gift boutique

Edinburg, VA – You never know what she’ll do next. Entrepreneur Fran Romeo, who has worked hard for breast cancer awareness for years, has now opened a wonderful gift and wedding boutique in Edinburg, a small quaint town along Route 11 in the Shenandoah Valley. And, boy, is the place and the owner a...
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane; no, it’s a hot air balloon

October 15, 2009
By Susan Thompson
It’s a bird, it’s a plane; no, it’s a hot air balloon

Millbrook, VA – Perfect for a day trip from D.C. or Northern Virginia … Rain or shine, the famous Long Branch Historic House and Home 13th Annual Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon, Wine and Music Festival will be happening this weekend - October 16, 17, and 18, 2009. Balloons will be launched weather permitting. The hours of the...
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Valley car enthusiast collects cars; photographs antique car shows and museums

October 5, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Valley car enthusiast collects cars; photographs antique car shows and museums

Shenandoah County, VA – Do you like looking at and working on old cars? Do you like going to antique car shows? And car museums? If you answered “yes” to all three, then you have something in common with Craig Halsted. Located near Strasburg, VA, Halsted’s business slogan reads: “Bought, sold, traded and talked...
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Fall events, Halloween events; fun for all during October in the Valley

September 27, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Fall events, Halloween events; fun for all during October in the Valley

From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine… Here is just a sampling of what’s going on during the weekends  in October in the Shenandoah Valley, and nearby Northern Virginia: Weekend of Oct. 3 **Oktoberfest – Strasburg Come celebrate in the Town of Strasburg for the town’s annual Oktoberfest. This festival celebrates our town heritage...
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43rd Annual Virginia Relief Sale taking place Oct. 2 and 3

September 12, 2009
By Susan Thompson
43rd Annual Virginia Relief Sale taking place Oct. 2 and 3

Harrisonburg – Don’t miss the 43rd Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It’s held annually on the first weekend in October. This year, it will be on October 2 and 3. It began on the Paul Wenger near Waynesboro and expanded to Augusta Expoland, Fishersville, in 1974. The sale moved to the Rockingham...
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Enjoy a little antique browsing this weekend

June 18, 2009
By James Maas
Enjoy a little antique browsing this weekend

Strasburg is the home to a number of great antique shops. Perhaps the largest is the Strasburg Emporium, known all across the Valley as “Virginia’s Largest Antique Collection.” They have over 100 dealers of everything from furniture (reasonably priced), fine art, decorative art (glass and lamps), books, estate jewelry, collectibles, country furnishings, Shenandoah...
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