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Weekend Events

With the American Civil War Sesquicentennial event under way, many people travel to Virginia to participate.   Since many events occur in Central Virginia, participation remains easy for us.  Join The Louisa County Historical Society Saturday, January 14th from 10 AM...
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1st Weekend of 2012 in Central Virginia

After a cold week, it looks like we've got a warmer weekend coming up!  I am looking forward to getting a few more out door projects taken care of (leaves, clear some brush, etc.).  With the last day of Central Virginia deer season arriving on Saturday, I will not be...
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New Years Eve 2011 and New Years Day 2012 in Central Virginia

What are your plans for New Years Eve and New Years Day?  Central Virginia provides lots of great options from First Night Virginia in Charlottesville, where events start at 11:00 AM with a 5K run/walk and go till the Midnight Ball Drop,  to private celebrations, to...
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Christmas Safety Tips from the Virginia Division of Forestry

Once again we're in the middle of the Christmas season.  With all the joy of the season, please take a few minutes to think about safety in your home. The Virginia Department of Forestry sent out the following tips this morning and I wanted to share them with you. ...
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Weekend of 3/17 & 18/ 2012

What to do for fun this weekend?  Don't forget, it's the second weekend of the Highland County, Virginia Maple...

Ever been to a Bluegrass Festival?

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?  Why not head to Graves Mountain Lodge for their 2011 Blue Grass Festival this Thursday through Saturday (6/2-4/2011).  A visit to Graves Mountain Lodge remains a treat anytime but pair with great bluegrass music and...

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Memorial Day

Are you celebrating Memorial Day on Monday, May 30, 2011?   With the holiday just around the corner, I got to thinking about The Memorial Day Holiday and why we celebrate the last Monday in May as Memorial Day.  There remains some discussion over when Memorial Day was...

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It’s Farmer’s Market & Farm Visit Season in Virginia

Karen and I love to visit the various farmer's markets and farm stands in Virginia.  Our local markets in Louisa, Mineral, Orange, Fluvanna, Scottsville and Charlottesville have opened with spring produce for sale.  Other favorites include Carter’s Mountain Orchard,...

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Escape to the Blue Ridge Parkway

It’s time for another season of Sunday afternoon music at the Hump Back Rocks Visitors Center under the old walnut tree from 2 - 4 PM.  If you’re going for the music, call Humpback Rocks Visitor Center 540-943-4716 to verify the performer and time.  Karen and I enjoy...

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Montpelier, Virginia Wine Festival

Spring of 2011 has arrived in Central Virginia and so has Festival Season.  The Montpelier Wine Festival remains one of my favorite festivals of the year.  With James and Dolly Madison’s Montpelier serving as a back drop, you would be hard pressed to find a prettier...

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Shad Planking in Wakefield, Virginia

On Wednesday of this week, I traveled to Wakefield, Virginia to participate in their Ruritan Club’s annual Shad Planking.  The shad is nailed to planks and smoked adjacent to a bed of coals while being basted with a pepper sauce every now and again.  No trip to...

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