Outdoors

Atlantic Ocean, Earth – Be on the watch for Earl - the Hurricane, that is – along the Eastern seaboard. A hurricane watch and tropical storm warning is in effect for most of Puerto Rico. A tropical storm warning is in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis. A tropical storm watch is in...
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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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Shenandoah County, VA – The low-water bridge on Virginia Route 744 is in the process of being replaced. Residents of the community of Deer Rapids may find this bittersweet, especially since old-time residents of the area doubt that the new bridge will be high enough to provide year-round egress for residents of the western...
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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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What no one wishes to happen must will happen ineviatbly: at some point in time, every dishwasher breaks. Regardless of whether a person decides that they want a model that is larger, faster, newer, etc., or if the dishwasher they already have would cost more to repair than a new one would cost...
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Washington, D.C. – Here’s a letter just released today from Dan Howells, Greenpeace Deputy Campaign Director: Arctic Sunrise sets our for Gulf “White House energy adviser Carol Browner has recently been making the talk show rounds and telling the public about a new government assessment that shows that 75 percent of the oil from BP’s drilling...
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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 bookshelf – Entangled is the first fantasy adventure novel from the bestselling non-fiction author Graham Hancock. He writes: “This is a fantasy adventure time-slip novel, and as you can see this is quite a departure for me – fiction instead of non-fiction. But between the lines of what (I hope) is a non-stop action...
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Virginia and West Virginia – As based on our U.S. Constitution, the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (i.e. the Second Amendment in our Bill of Rights) is a fundamental human right. I receive an interesting alert email from Philip Van Cleave, the President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL) today. Like sometime...
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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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Downtown Harrisonburg, VA – Harrisonburg Farmers Market, working in cooperation with Virginia Cooperative Extension, Shenandoah Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council, and Shenandoah Valley Buy Fresh Buy Local, recently received grant funds from USDA’s Risk Management Agency and a private foundation to expand the availability and access of local, healthy farm fresh food to...
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The local area that has been picked out by a company for hydrofracking is somewhat out of the way, though still important. However, central New York is, well, in the middle of everything, and, more importantly, provides water for one of the largest cities in the world: New York City. The dramatic...
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Strasburg, VA – Weeds, weeds, and more weeds. Teasel is a weed that you will see in the Shenandoah Valley along the roadsides. Look for a tall, thistle type weed with little green or brown pineapples on the top. This familiar weed is actually an import from the Mediterranean area or the Balkans, which...
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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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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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Woodstock, VA – An innovative program in the Valley has involved students in helping to save energy in the Shenandoah County School District. The results: Through the efforts of school and division energy management teams, the Shenandoah County Public Schools were able to save $47,551 in electrical service costs during the months of January, February, March,...
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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. ***** On Friday, August 13...
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Wetzel County, WV and Bergton, VA – PHOTO ESSAY – What does the 1st proposed hydrofracking operation in Virginia have to do with the water supply for citizens of the Shenandoah Valley and the Greater Washington D.C. area? A lot. A Four-Hour Tour “Sit right back” and ride with me through rural WV. See for yourself...
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Washington D.C. – Food Crime – Control of Seeds – Control of Food Supply – I received this email alert today about the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010. Check out what restrictions it will put on your ability to grow and choose your own food, as well as regulations about food allergies and...
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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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Reported on July 11, 2010 by Jack Dolan, of the Los Angeles Times - “Sacramento -  A plan to let oil companies leave large parts of decommissioned drilling rigs in the ocean off California’s coast, saving them hundreds of millions of dollars, is sailing through the California Legislature at a time when the Gulf of...
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Front Royal, VA – B.K. Haynes, long-time real estate guru, broker, and author, has recently listed some interesting properties out near the Shenandoah Valley, just into West Virginia. These are not your run-of-the-mill acreages. They are perfect for an out-of-the-way secure family retreat, or a remote campground to be shared by one or more...
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