Clarke County
Clarke County, Virginia
Named for explorer, George Rogers Clark, Clarke County is in the Washington-Arlington metro area with an estimated population of 13,852 in 2004.
2010 CLARKE COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR
The definitive guide to events in Clarke County, Virginia,
brought to you by Susi Bailey.
2010 CLARKE COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Revised: 3/2/2010
If you would like to add an event to the Community Calendar please email Susi Bailey at susi@rstarmail.com – Please Call to Confirm Schedule.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday March 13 – “Especially to Celebrate St. Patrick – EVE WATTERS” 7:30 PM Enders Social Hall, Buckmarsh Street, Berryville. With Celtic harp, storytelling, and an array of instruments, Eve Watters celebrates timeless tradition with new spirit and sparkling style, to resonate with all ages. Tales-with-a-twist interlace with ancient airs, songs in a dozen languages, and historic harps, Native-style flute, concertina, banjo, autoharp, pennywhistle or dulcimer. Sponsored by The Barns of Rose Hill with support from the Marion Park Lewis Foundation and the Virginia Commission for the Arts. $10.00 For more information please call the Barns of Rose Hill 540-955-7093. Website: www.evewatters.com
SATURDAY MARCH 27 (NOTE DATE CHANGE) – “The 61st Annual Blue Ridge Hunt Point To Point” at Woodley Farm in Berryville. Post time is 12:00 Noon. For more information or Reserved Parking please Contact Doris Stimpson – 540-837-2077
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday April 18 – “Valley EarthFest 2010” 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM A carbon neutral & zero waste event will be held on the grounds of beautiful Rose Hill Park in Berryville. Our theme this year is Grass Roots Green – Getting Back to Basics approach to sustainable living offering workshops, farm to fork food, live music, vendors and fun, fun, fun!.
For more information please contact: Cheryl Anne Ash 540-323-0888
Email: ecycleconsulting@gmail.com Website: www.valleyearthfest.com
SAVE the DATES: Saturday April 24 & Sunday April 25 – “Garden Week in Clarke County” for more information please call 540-955-3377.
SAVE THE DATES: Saturday April 24 – Sunday May 9 – “Spring Art at the Mill” The Burwell Morgan Mill, 15 Tannery Lane, Millwood. Hours: Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday-Friday, 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM Art at the Mill has grown into one of the premier shows — for artists and art-lovers — in the mid-Atlantic region. Over 270 artists display nearly 1,000 pieces of artwork of all mediums. Most of the work is comprised of oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings, but sculpture, turned wood, and stoneware pieces also lend a significant presence. Truly something for every taste, budget, and decor. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, students free. For more information & directions, please call 540-955-2600. Website: www.clarkehistory.org
The Horseshoe Curve Benevolent Association’s Spring FOOD DRIVE for F.I.S.H. of CLARKE COUNTY NON PERISHABLE ITEMS will be accepted until Saturday May 1 at THE HORSE SHOE CURVE RESTAURANT, 1162 Pine Grove Road, Bluemont. For more information call: 540-554-8291 ALL ITEMS GO TO CLARKE COUNTY RESIDENTS.
Now Open – “Pigeon Hill General Store” 6967 Lord Fairfax Highway Berryville Open 7 days a week for all your convenience store products, collectible and thrift store items. Check out the bag sale every Friday – stuff a bag of clothing items for $5.00 per bag. For more information call: 540-955-8129
Please Note: The Virginia Department of Forestry is now taking orders for bare-root tree seedlings to be delivered and planted in March and April. 45 different species are offered, most of those are hardwoods. Quantities that can be ordered range from as little as 10 seedlings, to multiples of 1,000. Quantities under 1,000 will be shipped UPS. Quantities over 1,000 will be delivered to the Winchester office for pickup there. Seedlings can be ordered online at www.dof,virginia.gov. Search on the home page for “Online Store”. Or a catalog and order form can be mailed to you by calling the Virginia Department of Forestry in Winchester at 540/722-3496.
Please Note: Sweet Pea’s Children’s Shop wants to thank everyone for supporting our shop. As a reminder, Sweet Pea’s is a seasonal shop and will be closed December 31 – March 9.
MARCH 2010
March and April Art Classes at Opus Oaks. There are a lot of exciting classes coming up. Please sign up at Clarke County Parks and Recreation at 540-955-5140 or their website www.clarkecounty.gov and/or call for more information to Opus Oaks at 540-955-4226 or www.opusoaks.org
Wednesday March 3 – “Rotary Club of Clarke County” The speaker at the March 3 meeting of the Rotary Club of Clarke County will be “Sunshine and the Rainmakers.” The Club meets every Wednesday at 12:00 NOON in the Parish Hall of Grace Episcopal Church, Berryville. Visitors welcome. For more information contact Steve Brown at 540-667-3630. Tickets are now available for the Clarke County Rotary Club’s benefit night at Wayside Theatre on Saturday March 27. The play is “Harvey” and tickets are $30. Contact Steve Brown at 540-667-3630 for more information.
Wednesday March 3 – “Spring Public Programs – Conifer Workshop: Identification and Diversity” 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Blandy Staff. FOSA members: $15; Nonmembers: $18 Call Julie Chase (540-837-1758 Ext. 0) to register, but don’t delay; space is limited for many of these programs. Blandy web site: www.virginia.edu/blandy.
Wednesday March 3 – “Christ Episcopal Church, Millwood Lenten Series Programs” Potluck Dinner at 6:15 PM. at the home of rector, Anne Manson, 797 Bishop Meade Road, Millwood, VA (located behind Christ Church) Program in church beginning at 7:30 PM— ending at 8:30 PM. Healing of the Body; speakers: Dr. Jeff Harris, M.D., Internist and immediate past President of the American College of Physicians, and Janell Hoffman, R.N., C.C.R.N. at Inova Loudoun Hospital Center, Intensive Care Unit. For more information, please contact Christ Church at 540-837-1112. All are welcome!
Thursday March 4 – “Dave Pepper and Chuck Tellechea” The Englishman and the Cuban at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291
Friday March 5 – “Beer Tasting” 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Locke Modern Country Store 2049 Millwood Road Millwood, VA For more information please call 540-837-1275 Website: www.lockestore.com
Friday March 5 – “NODRAMA” Blues and Rock and Roll at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291
Saturday March 6 – “Hash’s Hardware & Home Improvement Auction” 8:34 AM AUCTION LOCATION: Clarke Co. Fairgrounds 910 West Main St – Berryville, VA For more information please call: 540-955-0277 Website: www.hashauctions.com
Saturday March 6 – “Students Can Become Young Naturalists at Blandy Winter Program – Signs of Spring” As the natural world prepares for spring, there are more and more things for us to experience. Come search for budding plants, emerging wildlife, migrating birds, and other signs of activity as we look for evidence of the changing season. Students must dress for the weather; we will be outside for most of this session. Grades 1-2 attend from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM; Grades 3-5 attend from 12:30 PM to 3 PM. The cost is $20 per session ($17 per session for members of the Foundation of the State Arboretum) Reservations required: To register, call 540-837-1758 Ext. 0, or download a registration form from the Blandy web site, www.virginia.edu/blandy.
For program details, call Steve Carroll at 540-837-1758 Ext. 287.
Saturday March 6 – “Italiano Pizza Day at Veramar.” Just because pizza may be considered a less formal food than what many consider of wine standards, that does not mean that the flavors cannot work beautifully together. Come join us for this for this eye-opening experience of Gourmet pizzas paired with our awarding wines. Enjoy a slice of Gourmet Pizza for $4.00. 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM.
For more information call: 540-955-5510 Email: info@veramar.com Website: www.veramar.com
Saturday March 6 – “The Sixth Annual Black History Dramatic Reading Competition” Re-scheduled! 1:30 PM for 2nd and 3rd grade students, and 3:30 PM for 4th and 5th grade students. Josephine School Community Museum. For additional information, call 304-229-4710.
Saturday March 6 – “Northern Shenandoah Valley Sacred Harp & Shape Note Singers” 4:00 – 8:00 PM. Millwood Community Center, Millwood VA on Route 723. 2 miles east of blinking light in Boyce, VA just past Powhatan School, or 1/2 mile west of Post Office & Burwell Morgan Mill at corner of Rt 723 and Rt 255 in Millwood. Limited kitchen use (no oven). Potluck dinner at 6:00 PM. For more information please call 540-955-2660. Email address: jdelre@visuallink.com
Saturday March 6 – “Clarke County Lions Club Annual “One Grand” Cash Party” Doors Open 6 p.m. Beef and Ham Dinner served at 7 p.m. Drawings begin at 8 p.m. Ruritan Fair Grounds Building, Berryville. GRAND PRIZE — $1,000 Loser’s Pool — $200 (must be present to win) 1st and 150th Ticket — $100.00 Every 10th Ticket — $25.00 Final 9 Tickets — $25.00 each Other cash and prizes throughout the night Proceeds will be used to fund service projects throughout our Community. Only $25 per person to attend – Must be 21 years of age. Clarke County Lions Club More info? Contact Lion President Greg Hart 540-955-6229 or Bill Johnston 540-955-4169 – bill.johnston@jesed.com or Kathleen Ault 703-585-6447 – Website: www.clarkelions.org
Saturday March 6 – “John Landis” Sweet Country from Waylon Jennings to John Prine at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291
Wednesday March 10 – “Christ Episcopal Church, Millwood Lenten Series Programs” Potluck Dinner at 6:15 PM. at the home of rector, Anne Manson, 797 Bishop Meade Road, Millwood, VA (located behind Christ Church) Program in church beginning at 7:30 PM— ending at 8:30 PM. Healing of the Mind and Spirit; speaker: Dr. Bob Goshen, M.D., Psychiatrist. For more information, please contact Christ Church at 540-837-1112. All are welcome!
Thursday March 11 – “The Woman’s Club of Clarke County” will meet at 2:00 PM. at the Berryville Baptist Church. Book sales continue. Hostesses will be Leona Cain, Janet McDonald and Marguerite Rutherford. For more information call 540-955-4628.
Thursday March 11 – “Ted Garber” Americana original artist at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291
Friday March 12 – “Wine Tasting with Andrew of Roanoke Valley” 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Locke Modern Country Store 2049 Millwood Road Millwood, VA For more information please call 540-837-1275 – Website: www.lockestore.com
Friday March 12 – “PBR” Local favorite band at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291
Saturday March 13 – “Students Can Become Young Naturalists at Blandy Winter Program – Signs of Spring” As the natural world prepares for spring, there are more and more things for us to experience. Come search for budding plants, emerging wildlife, migrating birds, and other signs of activity as we look for evidence of the changing season. Students must dress for the weather; we will be outside for most of this session. Grades 1-2 attend from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM; Grades 3-5 attend from 12:30 PM to 3 PM. The cost is $20 per session ($17 per session for members of the Foundation of the State Arboretum) Reservations required: To register, call 540-837-1758 Ext. 0, or download a registration form from the Blandy web site, www.virginia.edu/blandy. For program details, call Steve Carroll at 540-837-1758 Ext. 287.
Saturday March 13 – “St. Patty’s at Veramar.” If the winter made you feel blue, come celebrate the green. With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, it’s time to toast the luck of the Irish with a new twist on classic fare and a glass of Virginia wine. Six dollars gets you a warm bowl of authentic Irish potato soup while you enjoy Irish music. Don’t forget to wear your green. 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM. For more information call: 540-955-5510 Email: info@veramar.com Website: www.veramar.com
Saturday March 13 – “Especially to Celebrate St. Patrick – EVE WATTERS” 7:30 PM Enders Social Hall, Buckmarsh Street, Berryville. With Celtic harp, storytelling, and an array of instruments, Eve Watters celebrates timeless tradition with new spirit and sparkling style, to resonate with all ages. Tales-with-a-twist interlace with ancient airs, songs in a dozen languages, and historic harps, Native-style flute, concertina, banjo, autoharp, pennywhistle or dulcimer. Sponsored by The Barns of Rose Hill with support from the Marion Park Lewis Foundation and the Virginia Commission for the Arts. $10.00 For more information please call the Barns of Rose Hill 540-955-7093.
Saturday March 13 – “Shortness of Breath” plays for the Horseshoe Curve Benevolent Association’s “ISLAND PARTY” Dinner/Dance at Blue Ridge Fire Hall. For more information call: 540-554-8291
Sunday March 14 – “Long Branch Historic House and Farm Lecture Series – Mr. James Rees.” Mr. Rees, Executive Director for Historic Mount Vernon & long time consultant for Long Branch will talk about George Washington & Mount Vernon. 5:00 PM followed by a reception in the dining room Admission is $25. 830 Long Branch Lane, Millwood. For more information please contact Tom Dunning, Director of Programs, 540-837-1856.
Tuesday March 16 – “Brogue Rogues – Live Celtic Music with Keith Adams, John Friant & Jim Buck” 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Camino Real 16 Crow St, Berryville. Website: www.BrogueRogues.com
Wednesday March 17 – “Christ Episcopal Church, Millwood Lenten Series Programs” Potluck Dinner at 6:15 PM. at the home of rector, Anne Manson, 797 Bishop Meade Road, Millwood, VA (located behind Christ Church) Program in church beginning at 7:30 PM— ending at 8:30 PM. Liturgies for Healing; speaker: Jacque Womble, lay minister in healing. For more information, please contact Christ Church at 540-837-1112. All are welcome!
Wednesday March 17 – “Acoustic Burgoo” Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this young bluegrass group at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291
Thursday March 18 – “Live Music at The Battletown Inn Featuring Brogue Rogues – Live Celtic Music with Keith Adams, John Friant & Jim Buck” 7:00 – 9:00 PM Nightly Bar and Dinner Specials! The Battletown Inn 540-955-4100 Website: www.thebattletowninn.com – Website: www.BrogueRogues.com
Thursday March 18 – “Dave Pepper and Chuck Tellechea” The Englishman and the Cuban at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291
Friday March 19 – “Eye Candy” acoustic rock and roll at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291
Saturday March 20 – “Clarke County Farmers’ Winter Market” 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon at the Ruritan building (green building) at the Clarke County Fairgrounds.
Saturday March 20 – “Taco Bar at Veramar.” Wine with your next order of nachos? Hmmm… You bet! When you think of pairing your favorite stuffed enchilada with a beverage, somehow wine is not the first concoction you crave, but actually, wine has taken a forefront in being paired with many Mexican and South American dishes! So why don’t you come enjoy our Taco Bar. Enjoy a variety of $4.00 tacos available for purchase. 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM. For more information call: 540-955-5510 Email: info@veramar.com Website: www.veramar.com
Saturday March 20 – “Second Annual Martha Cook Lecture – Broadleaved Evergreens: Trees for All Seasons” Presented by Sean Hogan, Author, Plant Explorer, Nursery Owner. 2:00 PM Lecture in the Library 3:00 PM Reception, hors d’oeuvres, and book signing following the talk. $40 FOSA Members; $50 Nonmembers. Reservations required. RSVP by Monday March 8. For reservations & more information call Julie Chase, 540-837-1758 Ext. 224 Email: jec5t@virginia.edu Website: www.virginia.edu/blandy
Saturday March 20 – “Sarah Bennett Swanner” Sarah’s sweet voice from Patsy to Janis at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291
Sunday March 21 – “Josephine School Community Museum Book Club Joint Lecture with Clermont Charitable Trust & Long Branch Historic House and Farm” 5:00 PM Absalom, Absalom! By William Faulkner, Nobel Prize-winning author, writes about the conflicts of the human heart! James Groom, Adjunct Professor at The University of Mary Washington, will lead the discussion. Long Branch Historic House & Farm 830 Long Branch Lane, Millwood. For more information contact Helen Bond at helenbond@verizon.net Website: http://www.jschoolmuseum.org/ The Clarke County African-American Cultural Center – Preserving a Legacy
Sunday March 21 – “A Progressive Dinner in Berryville” 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Sponsored by Berryville Main Street. $40 per person. Reservations Required 540-955-4001. Appetizers and Cash Bar – Battletown Inn Dinner – choice of location and meal Berryville Grille – Cornbread Stuffed Chicken or General Tso’s Tofu Focaccia Italian Grill – Salmon in Lemon Butter or Chicken Cordon Bleu Bon Matin Bakery – Dessert
Wednesday March 24 – “Christ Episcopal Church, Millwood Lenten Series Programs” No Dinner Program in church beginning at 7:30 PM — ending at 8:30 PM. Evening Prayer, including reflections on healing and prayers for healing. For more information, please contact Christ Church at 540-837-1112 – All are welcome!
Thursday March 25 – “Ralph Fortune” Bluesman at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291
Friday March 26 – “Marvin Chapel U.M. Church Soup & Sandwich Luncheon & Bake Sale” at Enders Fire Hall from 11:00 AM. to 3:00 PM. The proceeds will benefit the Program for Progress Fund. For more information call Dawn at 540-955-5676 or email dkthomas3@verizon.net.
Friday March 26 – “Special Wine Event” – Wine 101 with Neil Manger of Siema Wines. This will be a PAID event open to a limited number of guests. 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Locke Modern Country Store 2049 Millwood Road Millwood, VA For more information please call 540-837-1275 – Website: www.lockestore.com
Friday March 26 – “Annie and Mac” Old timey music, guitar, banjo and harmonica at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291
SATURDAY MARCH 27 (NOTE DATE CHANGE) – “The 61st Annual Blue Ridge Hunt Point To Point” at Woodley Farm in Berryville. Post time is 12:00 Noon. For more information or Reserved Parking please Contact Doris Stimpson – 540-837-2077
Saturday March 27 – “Baptist Rascal Spaghetti Dinner & Show” 4:30 PM. Berryville Baptist Church at 114 Academy St. is holding a Spaghetti Dinner & Puppet Show to raise money for a summer mission trip to Memphis, TN for the Baptist Rascals. The Baptist Rascals is a puppet-ministry group comprised of 18 local teenagers that use puppets, songs & skits to spread the Word of God. The fundraiser will include a small silent auction. Donations will be happily accepted. Following the dinner there will be a combined program of puppets by the Baptist Rascals, Little Rascals, the bell choir and children’s Sunday School. For information call 540-955-1423.
Saturday March 27 – “Clarke County Rotary Club’s Benefit Night at Wayside Theatre” Tickets are now available for the play “Harvey” and tickets are $30. Contact Steve Brown at 540-667-3630 for more information.
Saturday March 27 – “Standard Deviation” deviate rock and roll by adding fiddle and mandolin at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291
Sunday March 28 – “The Blue Ridge Hunt Hunter Pace” will be held at Lakeville Farm. The first pairs will start at 12:00 Noon. Contact Doris Stimpson at 540-837-2077.
Sunday March 28 – “Long Branch Historic House and Farm Lecture Series – Mr. Mark Merrill.” Mr. Merrill, President/CEO of Valley Health will talk on health care 5:00 PM followed by a reception in the dining room Admission is $25. 830 Long Branch Lane, Millwood. For more information please contact Tom Dunning, Director of Programs, 540-837-1856.
APRIL 2010
Maundy Thursday April 1 – “Grace Episcopal Church Events – Seder Dinner with Communion” 6:00 PM. St. Mary’s Parish House. For more information please call 540-955-1610.
Saturday April 3 – “The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Clarke County Spaghetti Dinner & Benefit Auction” 4:00 PM. – 6:00 PM. and a Live Auction starting at 6:30 PM. The Clarke County Fairgrounds Ruritan Building in Berryville. Event will include a Silent Auction & Dinner. Tickets $5.00 in advance/$7.00 at the door (Carry Out Available), Dinner includes salad, spaghetti, bread, dessert, and beverage. To purchase tickets or make a donation, please contact Patsy Burner at 540-323-0097 or nannyb@visuallink.com.
Sunday April 4 –“Grace Episcopal Church Events – Easter Day” 8:00 AM. Grace Church, Eucharist Service. 9:00 AM. St. Mary’s (with brunch to follow) 11:00 AM. Grace Church, Eucharist & Easter Egg Hunt. For more information please call 540-955-1610.
Tuesday April 6 – “Spring Public Programs – Healing Gardens” 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon. Reuben Rainey, University of Virginia. FOSA members: $8; Nonmembers: $10 Call Julie Chase (540-837-1758 Ext. 0) to register, but don’t delay; space is limited for many of these programs. Blandy web site: www.virginia.edu/blandy.
Friday April 9 – “Complementary Wine Tasting with Jay Olexa of Siema” 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Locke Modern Country Store 2049 Millwood Road Millwood, VA For more information please call 540-837-1275 Website: www.lockestore.com
Friday April 16 – “Complementary Wine Tasting” with Jason Bise of The Country Vintner 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Locke Modern Country Store 2049 Millwood Road Millwood, VA For more information please call 540-837-1275 Website: www.lockestore.com
Saturday April 17 – “Clarke County Farmers’ Winter Market” 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon at the Ruritan building (green building) at the Clarke County Fairgrounds.
Wednesday April 21 – “Spring Public Programs – The Climate Crisis: Threats, Opportunities, & Solutions” 2:00 – 3:30 PM. Bob Wohlfort, The Climate Project FOSA members: $8; Nonmembers: $10. Call Julie Chase (540-837-1758 Ext. 0) to register, but don’t delay; space is limited for many of these programs. Blandy web site: www.virginia.edu/blandy.
Saturday April 24 – Sunday May 9 – “Spring Art at the Mill” The Burwell Morgan Mill 15 Tannery Lane, Millwood. Hours: Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday-Friday, 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM Art at the Mill has grown into one of the premier shows — for artists and art-lovers — in the mid-Atlantic region. Over 270 artists display nearly 1,000 pieces of artwork of all mediums. Most of the work is comprised of oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings, but sculpture, turned wood, and stoneware pieces also lend a significant presence. Truly something for every taste, budget, and decor. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, students free. For more information & directions, please call 540-955-2600. Website: www.clarkehistory.org
Ongoing:
1st and 3rd Thursdays – “Clarke County Lions Club” – 6:00 PM Blue Ridge Fire Hall 540-955-4169
Monday-Saturday – “Music Lessons” Monday – Banjo, voice and piano. Tuesday – Piano & voice,
Wednesday – Guitar, Bass, voice, piano, horns and reed instruments, Thursday – Guitar, Bass,
Friday – Piano, Violin, Mandolin, voice, JV Music 13 S. Church St. Berryville, VA 22611 540-955-5545 – Email: jvmusic@verizon.net Website: www.jvmusicstore.com
Every Monday – “Public Auction” 9:04 AM – The Hash Auction Center 632 E. Main St – Berryville, VA. For more information please call: 540-955-0277 Website: www.hashauctions.com
Every Monday – “Fit Over Forty” Aerobics – 9:15 AM, Feldenkrais 3927 Lord Fairfax Hwy, Berryville For more information please call: 703-203-2264 Email: fitoverforty@jesed.com – Website: http://www.fitoverfortyvirginia.com
-Every Monday – “Kiwanis Club of Clarke County” 7:30pm St. Mary’s Parish Hall off of Barnett Street. For more information call Barbara Lee at 540-955-2718 or Sheryl Reid at 540-955-3446
Every Second Monday – “The Shenandoah Piecemakers” meet night at 6:30 pm at the Clarke County Parks & Recreation Center. Each attendee pays $1 for room rental. Everyone is welcome….beginners and advanced quilters. For More information, please call (540) 955-5140.
Every Fourth Monday – “Josephine School Community Museum” Board of Directors Meetings 4:30 p.m. at the Museum (303 Josephine Street). Questions-Call 955-5210.
Every 4th Monday – “Northern Shenandoah Valley Songwriters Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International” 7:00 PM All genres welcome. Meetings are free for NSAI members. Non-members first two meetings are FREE then only $10 per meeting. Includes song critiques. Crums United Methodist Church, 2832 Crums Church Rd, Berryville, VA 22611. For more information email: songs@leftlane.us or call Ken at 540-664-6246 or Connie at 540-955-9575 website: http://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/
Every Tuesday – “Story time at Clarke County Library” 10:30 AM. for preschoolers. Children love story time. It helps them develop in many ways. So, bring your children to story time regularly every week. Clarke County Library at 101 Chalmers Court in Berryville. For more information call 540-955-5144.
Every Tuesday – “Yoga at Anytime Fitness” Berryville at 7:00 PM.
Every Tuesday – Saturday – “The Clarke County Historical Association’s “new” Museum will be open Tuesdays – Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 32 East Main Street. Clarke County residents free. Donations welcome. Come see our wonderful new exhibit celebrating 300 years of Clarke County history! Website: www.clarkehistory.org
Every First Tuesday – “The Blandy Photo Club” 7:00 PM in the library at Blandy Experimental Farm, the State Arboretum of Virginia, on Route 50 in Clarke County. The club is open to anyone with an interest in photography, and photographers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Meetings are open to the public at no charge; membership is $20 per year and members can participate in a spring photo exhibit and other club activities. For more information on the Blandy Photo Club, call Tim Farmer at 540-837-1758 Ext. 226 or email timfarmer@virginia.edu.
Every First Tuesday – “The Clarke County Democratic Committee” meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Hall off of Barnett St. For more information call Sue Liggett at 540-955-3341
Every First Tuesday – “Boyce Town Council Meeting” 7:30 PM Boyce Town Hall, 23 E. Mail Street, Boyce, VA Phone: 540-837-2901
Every 2nd Tuesday – “Membership Meeting” Public welcome. 7:30pm Non-Smoking Environment. Shenandoah Farms Volunteer Fire Dept. 6363 Howellsville Rd. Front Royal
For more information: 540-837-1290 or www.sfvfd.com
Every Fourth Tuesday – “Boyce Town Planning Commission Meeting” 7:30 PM Boyce Town Hall, 23 E. Main Street, Boyce, VA 22620; Phone: 540-837-2901
Every Wednesday – “Fit Over Forty” Aerobics” – 9:15 AM, Feldenkrais 3927 Lord Fairfax Hwy, Berryville For more information please call: 703-203-2264 Email: fitoverforty@jesed.com Website: http://www.fitoverfortyvirginia.com/
Every Wednesday – “Yoga Classes” 9:45 AM The Blue Ridge Studio (5 East Main Street, Berryville) For further information, contact Turi (540-955-0305) or email turijon@gmail.com
Every Wednesday – “Rotary Club of Clarke County” 12:00 noon Grace Episcopal Fellowship Hall Berryville. Visitors welcome. For more information please contact Steve Brown 540-667-3630, Email: sab214@verizon.net
Every Wednesday Evening – “We Spin Vinyl Records” at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant, 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291
Every First & Third Wednesdays – “Clarke County Networking Group (CCNG)” meets at Blossman Gas, Main St., Berryville. The purpose of the group is business networking. Interested members should contact Ellis Chapman at Blossman Gas. For more information please call: 540-955-4677.
Every Third Wednesday – “Clarke County Hay Auction” October 21, 2009 – November 18, 2009 ~ December 16, 2009 – January 20, 2010 ~ February 17, 2010 Gates open at 9:00 AM Growers/sellers must arrive by 9:30 AM Auction begins at 10:00 AM Hash Auction Center at 632 E Main Street Berryville, VA For more information, please visit www.hashauctions.com or call 540/955-5164 Sponsored by Clarke County Economic Development Advisory Committee * Clarke County Equine Alliance * Forum for Rural Innovation * Virginia Cooperative Extension
Every Third Wednesday – “Clarke County Republican Committee General Meeting” The Old Court House, 104 North Church Street, Berryville at 7:30pm. For more information please visit: www.clarkegop.com
Every Wednesday and Thursday Evening – “Eating Local for the Locals”. We will be offering an individual priced dinner menu; from a light soup and salad to a hearty steak the choice is now yours. This menu will feature ingredients from local farmers right here in the Shenandoah Valley! For more information or reservations call 800-638-1702 or visit us at www.laubergeprovencale.com
Every Wednesday & Friday – “Our Place” A friendly, safe place for persons with dementia, or in the mid-stages of Alzheimer’s Disease 10 am – 3 pm Grace Episcopal Church 1-800-833-4122
Every Thursday – “Live Music in the Tavern” 7:00-9:00 PM We have decided after much debate to not allow smoking in the bar area. We have turned the old office, now a sitting area into a smoking room. The Battletown Inn 540-955-4100
Every Thursday – “Boyce Fire Company BINGO” 7:00 PM For more information call 540-837-1228.
Every Second Thursday – “The Apple Valley Needle Threaders” meet at 9:30 at the Clarke County Parks & Recreation Center. $1 is collected from each attendee. Everyone is welcome….beginners and advanced quilters. For More information, please call (540) 955-5140.
Every Friday – “Fit Over Forty” Aerobics” – 9:30 AM, Feldenkrais – 10:45 AM 3927 Lord Fairfax Hwy, Berryville For more information please call: 703-203-2264 Email: fitoverforty@jesed.com – Website: http://www.fitoverfortyvirginia.com/
Every Friday – “Shooting Match”. Practice 7:00 PM, match starts at 7:30 PM Shenandoah Farms Volunteer Fire Dept. 6363 Howellsville Rd. Front Royal Non modified and no scopes. Prizes include meat and cash. 2 shots for $5 or $3 each. Non-Smoking Environment. For more information: 540-837-1290 or www.sfvfd.com
Every Friday – “Lone Oak Tavern; John Landis” and his special country sounds. Sing, Dance and have yourself a blast!! 8:00 PM Lone Oak Tavern 12696 Lord Fairfax Highway (at the intersection of Routes 50 and 340), Boyce VA 540-837-1210 www.loneoaktavern.com Enjoy the bar in our Tavern Room or our casual dining rooms.
Every First Friday – “Complementary Beer Tasting” 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Locke Modern Country Store 2049 Millwood Road Millwood, VA For more information please call 540-837-1275 Website: www.lockestore.com
Every First Friday – “THE UNBELIEVABLES” 8:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight CAMINO REAL MEXICAN BAR AND SPORTS LOUNGE 16 Crow Street, in downtown Berryville Come Rock out to your favorite Rhythm and Blues Tunes with a twist!! Expect various Guest Musicians to appear to surprise and delight!!!!! For more information call 540-955-4730
Every Last Friday – “Wine 101 & Food Pairing” – $15 per person, limited to the first 15 guests to sign-up. Each tasting will explore different wines and food “bites” that complement them. Locke Modern Country Store 2049 Millwood Road Millwood, VA For more information please call 540-837-1275 Website: www.lockestore.com
Every Saturday – “The FISH Clothing Bank” is open each Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. The Clothing Bank is located on Rte. 340 south of Berryville at Old Chapel.
Every Saturday – “Live Music in the Tavern” 7:00-9:00 PM We have decided after much debate to not allow smoking in the bar area. We have turned the old office, now a sitting area into a smoking room. The Battletown Inn 540-955-4100
Every Second Saturday – “Social Dances” at Social Graces Ballroom Dance Studios, 22 East Main St., Berryville. We have refreshments and door prizes, and an hour long dance lesson that starts at 7:30 PM, the dance runs till 10:30 PM. $7 for group class students, $12 per person, $20 per couple. For more dance info go to: www.berryvilleballroom.com Or call 540-409-7136 – Social Graces Ballroom Dance Studio 22b East Main St, Berryville VA, 22611
Every Fourth Saturday – “Social Dances” at Social Graces Ballroom Dance Studios, 22 East Main St., Berryville. We have refreshments and door prizes, and an hour long dance lesson that starts at 7:30 PM, the dance runs till 10:30 PM. $7 for group class students, $12 per person, $20 per couple
For more dance info go to: www.berryvilleballroom.com Or call 540-409-7136 – Social Graces Ballroom Dance Studio 22b East Main St, Berryville VA, 22611
Every Sunday – “L’Auberge Provencale Bistro Lunch” Every Sunday from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Patio seating available. Children of all ages welcome. For more information or reservations call 800-638-1702 or visit us at www.laubergeprovencale.com
Every Sunday – “Boyce Fire Company BINGO” 1:30 PM For more information call 540-837-1228
Every Third Sunday of the Month – “Breakfast” 8:00am to 12:00 noon. All you can eat. Adults $8, children 10 and under $4. Omelettes to order. Non-Smoking Environment. Shenandoah Farms Volunteer Fire Dept. 6363 Howellsville Rd. Front Royal For more information: 540-837-1290 or www.sfvfd.com
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