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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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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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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U.S.A. – AT & T has verified the existence of a phone scam that can result in charges of more than $2,000 per minute by calling area codes 809, 294 or 876.
Do not ever dial numbers with the following area codes: 809, 294, 876.
Residents in Virginia this week are reporting a scam. “I actually...
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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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RICHMOND, Va. —As communities in Lord Fairfax Health District endure record-high temperatures, local health department officials are advising residents to protect themselves against heat-related illnesses.
“Extreme heat can cause heat stroke or other heat related illnesses,” said Lord Fairfax Health District Epidemiologist, Patricia Shobe, MPH. “Avoid or put off significant activity until it cools off.”...
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Middletown, VA – And …you never know who will answer. Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker is pleased to announce the second play of the 2010-2011 season, the comedy, Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Written by Sarah Ruhl, the play runs July 17 through August 14, 2010, and is sponsored by Computer and Copier of...
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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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Richmond, VA – Well, July 1, 2010 will be upon us soon. Here are some of the new laws voted by the Virginia legislature last session – that will go into effect later this week in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Citizens will want to be aware of these changes, as should visitors to Virginia,...
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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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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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Washington, D.C. – Thomas Jefferson wrote: “All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.”
It seems we have a Government that because of political and economic pressure – and greed – lets corporations (BP, Halliburton, Transocean) pollute the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, and kill marine life, and...
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Lexington, Mass. – Stories have been coming out of the Gulf Coast about the serious threat of crude oil on the health and survivability of some large birds in the region, including cranes and herons. Without help, these birds could possibly become extinct if they cannot breed and nest as usual.
So, too, the now-likely...
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Basye, VA – The Bryce Ladies Golf Tournament (BLGT) Committee is planning the 28th Annual Charity Tournament. On Saturday, June 5, 2010, more than 100 women will head out to the golf course, in carts adorned with pink, white and green balloons, to have fun and raise money for a number of Shenandoah County...
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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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Frederick County, VA – The Historic Jordan Springs Estate, just four miles from the heart of Winchester, will be transforming its ballroom into a summer dinner theatre complete with stage, lighting, and sound for Wayside Theatre’s limited engagement production of “Always… Patsy Cline” opening July 9, 2010.
The pairing of Jordan Springs’ ambiance, culinary offerings,...
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Woodstock, VA – Winston Churchill once said, ” We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” His words provide the impetus for an inspirational and innovative social action event – led by students – that’s scheduled for tomorrow, April 24, 2010 in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.
Earth Day...
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Shenandoah Valley, Va. – April showers brings May flowers. The Valley is beginning to bloom. And, don’t miss out on the strawberries! On May 29 and 30, in Delaplane, enjoy the “Strawberry Festival” at Sky Meadows State Park.
Celebrate Spring,and the region’s strawberry season, with live music, arts and crafts, old-fashioned kids’ games, a...
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Staunton, VA – Mervyn Peake once wrote: “Each day I live in a glass room, unless I break it with the thrusting of my senses and pass through the splintered walls to the great landscape.” Whether you look at the world as a glass half empty or half full, you’re sure to...
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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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Winchester, VA – Val Kilmer, movie star and activist, will launch this year’s Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, Virginia, by serving as the Grand Marshall on April 30, 2010.
Festival organizers say that not since Robert Wagner appeared at the 1985 Apple Blossom Festival, exactly 25 years ago, has the Festival been able to...
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Baltimore, MD – “I can’t stop shaking,” is what the 64-year-old woman said as she sat down to chat with Lottery officials this afternoon about her big win. The grandmother of six literally scratched her way to a $250,000 win playing the King Size Cash scratch-off ticket.
The lucky Baltimore City player was getting her...
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