Shenandoah Valley, VA – Yummmmy! It’s that time of year again. Mark the date for some great oyster suppers in the Valley. Here are two oyster meals to get your started. Open to the public, they both happen to be fundraisers.
**** 6th Annual Shrimp and Catfish Dinner ****
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Community event sponsored by...
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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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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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Front Royal, VA – The Warren County Extension Office will be holding a Container Vegetable Gardening and Food Preservation class on Saturday, March 20, 2010.
If you lack the space or time to manage an in-ground vegetable garden this year, but still want to grow your own food and produce, then this class is...
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Shenandoah Valley, VA – This snow really will not last forever. Just this week, flocks of birds have been spotted in the Valley, and Spring activities will soon be here!
The Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation (SCPR) department is sponsoring these Spring events… Get ready for Spring shopping. Get ready to plant those flowers, bake...
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Jordan Springs, VA – The Historic Jordan Springs and Cultural Centre (circa 1600) will present a classic Wedding Tasting and New York-style Bridal Fashion Show on Sunday, February 21, 2010 in Frederick County, Virginia.
Taste a carefully-selected blend of foods from the four different seasons of the year prepared by Jordan Springs’ Executive Chef, Dan...
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Richmond, VA – Dan Holmes, Director of State Policy, for the Piedmont Environmental Council in Virginia provided the following summary of bills being voted on during the current session of the Virginia Legislature, the organization’s recommendations on whether to support the legislation or not, and the patron of each environmental bill.
General Assembly Bills Worth...
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Woodstock, VA – In the publishing industry, there’s a term that authors, bookstores and the media know well. It’s called the “SOS” date, or the “Strict on Sale” date. These dates usually appear on the boxes books are shipped in to bookstores; they are stamped on contracts; they stand out in bold letters on...
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Shenandoah Valley, VA – The Northwest District Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension made two announcements this week:
First, they remind folks that it’s time for the yearly request for farmers, food producers, restaurants, wineries, pick- your-own operations, farmers markets, CSA’s, farm stands, grocers, retailers, and co-ops to contact “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” to be part...
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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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Frederick County, VA – Grab your sweetheart! Colt Nutter, Executive Director of Historic Jordan Springs, is excited to present two great nights of entertainment and music:
- On Friday, January 22 – Historic Jordan Springs will open its doors at 6 p.m. for guests to come and enjoy the live music of the Rhonda Sager...
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Great Falls, Va -There’s a transformation going on in Great Falls, Virginia. Located at the the corner of Georgetown Pike and Route 7 in the Seneca Square Shopping Center (right next to Brix), Humble Monkey Gourmet Wine & Beer is open for business under new ownership. They are transforming the place into something new...
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Shenandoah Valley – Times Square isn’t the only hip place to be on December 31. Many communities across the United States now have events to celebrate New Years called “First Night.” Our area is no exception. Almost in every nook and cranny of the Valley you can join other people in ringing in 2010....
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Shenandoah Valley – Out of Berryville, Virginia, comes this information from in-the-know resident Susi Bailey about fun activities in and around Clarke County, VA – for all ages – during the month of January 2010:
- Friday January 1 – “Boyce Fire Company Bingo – 7:00 PM. For more information, call 540-837-1228.
- Saturday January 2...
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Basye, VA – Bryce Resort in the Shenandoah Valley is in beautiful shape following the historic snow fall here. Resort staff are reporting 18 inches of new powdery snow in the last twenty four hours. Whether it’s for Christmas, New Years or in 2010, make plans to grab your family and friends, hop in...
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Strasburg, Va – Southern rock legends, Nightrider, will be headlining the New Years Eve bash at the Strasburg Theater this year. The party starts on December 31, 2009 at 9:30 p.m. and last until 1 a.m. If you’ve never been to the Theater at 151 West King Street in downtown historic Strasburg, you’re in...
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Come on out to the Valley and enjoy these special activities at North Mountain Vineyard in Mauertown, Virginia this Winter:
January 2 & 3 (Snow Date Jan. 9 & 10) – Annual Open House
A fun day for customers and friends! Join the North Mountain Vineyard crew to ring in the New Year, renew old...
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Woodstock – There’s a happening place in Woodstock, VA. It’s the Woodstock Cafe and Shoppes. Located at 117 South Main Street (near the historic Courthouse) this place consistently offers quality in all they do. Here you’ll find great food, coffee, wine, and conversation, some great events, and some unique Valley holiday gifts. And, the Woodstock...
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Strasburg, VA – Want a wholesome, relaxing place to get away with your family and friends before, during, or after the holiday season?
From wherever your hail, the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in beautiful Strasburg awaits you. Nestled between the Massanutten and North Mountains, the hotel has everything you’ll need – both...
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Maurertown, VA – “Deck the Halls,” Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail’s (SWX) Annual Holiday Open House, will begin the weekend of November 21-22, continue on November 28-29, and end on December 5-6.
Each winery on the Trail will offer tours and wine tastings and will have a unique holiday ornament to trim your grapevine wreath. Wreaths...
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Woodstock, VA – The local Quota International chapter is at it again: giving to those around them. And, this time, they’re getting personal.
If you’re riding on Route 42 near Mount Jackson and Bryce Ski Resort, or browsing in shops at the Woodstock Shopping Center on Route 11, you’ll wonder if you’re seeing right. Are...
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Winchester, VA – It’s all for a great cause: to support the Free Medical Clinic of the Northern Shenandoah Valley! This year’s “Taste of the Town” is being held on Tuesday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m. at The Shenandoah Valley Golf Club, 134 Golf Club Circle in Front Royal, Virginia.
Some of the Shenandoah Valley’s...
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Edinburg, Va. – Relax.! It’s not too late.
When people envision taking a perfect mental picture of Fall leaves for the year, they often consider The Shenandoah Valley as one of their best bets.
Allow yourself to go beyond that – just for once – and consider the Shenandoah Valley as the “Garden of Eden” –...
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Mount Jackson, Virginia – “Renaissance” has been chosen as the theme for the November 7 Wit “N” Waiter Wahoo dinner, the largest fund-raising event of the year for Response, reports Kristie Wilkin, Executive Director. Proceeds from the annual dinner benefit the work of the agency, which includes programs that help victims of domestic violence...
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From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine…
Mount Jackson, VA – The Shenandoah Valley is known for its wonderful apples – and apple recipes.
Did you know that Virginia ranks sixth among the nation’s apple producing states. There are over 250 growers in Virginia, utilizing some 18,000 acres of land. Orchards can...
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