Shepherdstown, WV – It’s a 30 year tradition at one of the classiest spots in the MidAtlantic region. The historic Bavarian Inn – nestled atop the Potomac River on the border of West Virginia and Maryland, will celebrate Octoberfest on Sunday, September 19, 2010, from 1 to 6 p.m.
You can enjoy German food, desserts,...
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Shenandoah Valley, VA – Well, it’s the official start to Summer in the Valley! Here are some of the great events planned for Memorial Day Weekend in the Shenandoah Valley. Grab the kids and come on out. Relax and enjoy!
In Winchester – Frederick County
Visit the Winchester Visitors web site for more information. On...
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SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
Print Options for Small Business Owners: Less Effective and Reliable
Five years ago, even two years ago, a small business owner would be looking at print media to get out their message. The newspaper and the magazine were king. Advertisers could still count on the people reading...
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Shenandoah National Park, USA – Why not celebrate National Trails Day with the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) at Shenandoah
National Park on Saturday June 5?
The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club invites new hikers and experienced backpackers to learn new trail skills at PATC Trail Patrol’s “Beyond the Trailhead” event at Byrd Visitor Center (milepost 51...
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Middletown, Virginia – Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker announced the 2010-2011 Season Opener, cast and performance schedule for the musical, SHENANDOAH. Shenandoah runs June 5 through July 3. The musical is written by Gary Geld, Peter Udell, Phillip Rose and James Lee Barrett. The production is sponsored by Heirloom...
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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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Winchester, VA – The Shenandoah Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Council wants to get the message out that the showing of the movie, “Follow Me, Boys,” at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is still on tonight, even with all of the snow that fell in the last few days.
The...
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Harrisonburg, VA – The Home and Garden Show Committee of the Shenandoah Valley Builders Association (SVBA) are eagerly anticipating Spring, 2010 and the 30th annual edition of this famous show. Everyone involved is busy working to make next year’s show the best ever. The show will be held April 16, 17 and 18, 2010...
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A Re-visiting
We must make peace a zero-tolerance goal for all those on Earth – united. We must work through things. Period. There are larger priorities at stake.
Be full of the Spirit.
I want to say that I am praying for all those who are hurting on Earth, and all of our family/ neighbors of...
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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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Middletown, VA – Country and Americana music fans, grab your hats! Robbie Limon, well known for his musical tributes to Hank Williams and Buddy Holly, will be headlining a benefit for the Wayside Theater on Sunday, November 15, 2009, at 7 p.m.
Limon and his band will be performing a medley of Hank Williams...
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From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine
The Healing Corner
Our guest this issue is Dr. Cully MacDonald, who helps patients at Woodstock Chiropractic Clinic, along with his father, Dr. William MacDonald. Here’s what Cully has to share with us about their holistic practice:
1. Tell us a little about your overall approach...
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** Beginning October 17, 2009 **
In Maurertown, VA – at the Shenandoah County Park
“THE RESURRECTION” HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE & TRAIL
(For all ages, including small children)
Shenandoah County Park & Rec Department is bringing back this traditional Halloween event for the community. Bring your family and friends to a haunted house and haunted walking trail at...
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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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Woodstock – When you hear “Support your local sheriff” perhaps images come to mind of some movie. But, in Shenandoah County, VA, the phrase rings even truer in “real” life.
Right now through this evening, many Valley parents are supporting their kids at Midget Football and H.S. football practices across most of the towns and...
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7Bends will publish each candidate’s press messages when and as they are released to us
Strasburg – In about two months from today – on November 3, 2009 – we’ll be served up with another election day. How are you going to vote? How will you gather the latest information about the candidates?
And, how can...
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Strasburg, Va. — Customer Appreciation Day is happening tomorrow, August 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Strasburg at Anthony’s Pizza.
Anthony’s Pizza, along with other participating businesses in Founders Landing, are hosting an all-day customer appreciation event featuring an outdoor farm and flea market in Strasburg. They are all joining together to...
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Winchester – If you’ve been watching the news, you’ve no doubt seen all the headlines about the World Health Organization declaring a “pandemic” alert on June 11 for the A/H1N1 virus, the highest-level warning possible for communicable diseases.
What should people in the Shenandoah Valley be aware of when it comes to swine flu?
7Bends...
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Here’s a little inspiration for you this Saturday morning:
See Paulo Coehlo’s blog, and follow him on Twitter.
http://paulocoelhoblog.com/manual-for-climbing-mountains/
An excerpt: “The climb is yours, so is the responsibility, but don’t forget that the experience of others can help a lot.”
Paulo Coehlo is the author of many books, including the runaway best seller, The Alchemist. His...
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Richmond — By 8:30 tonight, his rivals had called to congratulate him. Earlier this evening, State Sen. R. Creigh Deeds was declared the winner in Virginia’s Democratic primary for governor, defeating Terry R. McAuliffe and Brian J. Moran.
The win sets up Deeds to again run against Republican Bob McDonnell, who barely beat him in...
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All in all, in 2009, the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival will present eight concerts on the grounds of the old Orkney Springs Hotel, a national historic landmark property now owned by the Shrine Mont Camp and Conference Center in Orkney Springs, Va., in southwestern Shenandoah County.
The fist act up on stage …to set the...
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Woodstock – It’s almost been 150 years since the Civil War ended, and it’s time to herald that historic occasion.
The Shenandoah County Sesquicentennial Committee has been meeting since November 2008. After discussions about planning the activities of the upcoming Sesquicentennial Commemoration, the group decided that the general theme will be the impact...
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Woodstock — Late this afternoon, traffic was stopped southbound for about 3 miles on Interstate 81. Both southbound lanes in Shenandoah County at mile marker 284 due were closed until approximately 7 p.m. – due to a tractor trailer accident and medical helicopter assistance.
The area of the accident was between exit 291 at...
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In Woodstock, VA — Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26, Fort Valley Nursery will offer 20% off on all trees grown on their farm – in celebration of Arbor Day. On Saturday, April 25, they’ll also be holding demonstrations showing folks how to best plant and care for their trees – at 10...
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On April 17, Woodstock Mayor Moyers officially cut the ribbon at the new Joe’s Steakhouse – located at 124 South Main Street (off Interstate 81, Exit 264). Owners (left to right) Rich Church, H.B. Sager and Joe Wobbe are pleased to serve great steaks and seafood, using local Shenandoah Valley ingredients whenever possible. Cocktails...
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