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One of the highlights of the event is the unfurling of the U.S. Flag. It has become an annual event at the Rockfish Kite Festival.

Lots Of Events This Past Weekend Across Nelson County

[ 0 ] April 10, 2011

ShareNear Nellysford Talk about a busy weekend! Whew! We had photographers all over the place, including one in Pennsylvania. (more on that in another story) April 9th had to be one of the most event packed days we can ever remember. It first kicked off with two events, The Rockfish Valley Kite Festival near Nellysford, [...]

©2002-2011 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Doug Viar in 2002 while engineering a live satellite shot from his truck for a Weather Channel hit for me from Titan's Stadium in Nashville, TN.

I’m Back … And So Long To A Dear Friend & Mentor

[ 4 ] April 10, 2011

ShareNelson County, Virginia If you are an avid reader of our NCL web edition, or a frequent listener to Tommy’s Weather, you have, no doubt, noticed my absence over the past 3-4 days. I received some very unexpected news last Monday – April 4, 2011. My good friend and mentor in the television news business [...]

Home and Garden Show

Home and Garden Show

[ 0 ] April 10, 2011

Builders, painters, designers, suppliers, remodelers, landscapers and more…all under one roof! Please join us at the 38th annual Blue Ridge Home Builders Association Home and Garden Show at the John Paul Jones Arena, presented by Carpet Plus. More than 120 vendor booths, tickets $5 (kids under 12 are free), free parking, door prizes, free educational seminars daily with admission.

Cruise Nite – Postcards from the Mediterranean

Cruise Nite – Postcards from the Mediterranean

[ 0 ] April 9, 2011

Come aboard for a gala “cruise” to benefit Wintergreen Performing Arts. Begin your voyage with a welcome toast, photo opportunity and greetings by ship personnel, followed by dining, dancing, entertainment and luxury shopping (live and silent auctions) at five different ports of call (Casablanca, Morocco; Barcelona, Spain; Naples, Italy; Mykonos, Greece; and Izmir, Turkey), plus gaming in Monte Carlo! Don your Captain’s Table attire and cruise the Mediterranean with Wintergreen Performing Arts.
Location: Skyline Pavilion at Wintergreen Resort

Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group in concert

Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group in concert

[ 0 ] April 9, 2011

Cost: $20 at the door; $15-18 in advance; $50 pre-concert reception with band
More Info: www.rockfishcc.org for ticket purchase; or call 361-0331. Proceeds benefit RVCC and the Hamner Theater

Piney River Mini Triathlon

Piney River Mini Triathlon

[ 0 ] April 9, 2011

Short on Race…Long on Fun
Race solo or as a team of 2-4 people. Run 1.5 m, Paddle .75 m, Bike 2.5 m
Registration 9-10:30 race begins at 11:30.
Check website for details or call

Home and Garden Show

Home and Garden Show

[ 0 ] April 9, 2011

Builders, painters, designers, suppliers, remodelers, landscapers and more…all under one roof! Please join us at the 38th annual Blue Ridge Home Builders Association Home and Garden Show at the John Paul Jones Arena, presented by Carpet Plus. More than 120 vendor booths, tickets $5 (kids under 12 are free), free parking, door prizes, free educational seminars daily with admission.

Home and Garden Show

Home and Garden Show

[ 0 ] April 9, 2011

Builders, painters, designers, suppliers, remodelers, landscapers and more…all under one roof! Please join us at the 38th annual Blue Ridge Home Builders Association Home and Garden Show at the John Paul Jones Arena, presented by Carpet Plus. More than 120 vendor booths, tickets $5 (kids under 12 are free), free parking, door prizes, free educational seminars daily with admission.

Adventure Club Info Session

Adventure Club Info Session

[ 0 ] April 8, 2011

Come enjoy an info session & adventure photography slide show about Outdoor Adventure Social Club, with 200+ members ages 18 through 70s in the Charlottesville / Richmond / Lynchburg / Staunton / Harrisonburg / Culpeper / Ruckersville / Waynesboro area. • ~2 to 3 adventures offered every day (weekday evenings, and weekends) • Beginners through advanced welcome • Gear and training are provided • THIS EVENT: info session / adventure photography slide show / membership and activity sign-ups, at Charlottesville Downtown Mall #420. Free. RSVP requested. • ABOUT US: ( www.outdoorsocial.com ) Outdoor Adventure Social Club Members are adults of all ages and skill levels exploring and enjoying nature’s beauty, experiencing diverse cultural and social events, and volunteering in hands-on community service projects while forming new friendships. Our Mission is to provide daily opportunities to exercise mind and body in a safe, supportive atmosphere fostering camaraderie, education, and respect for our environment and community. • OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: backpacking / beach / biking (mountain, road) / bonfire pot luck / camping / canoeing / caving / dodgeball / frisbee golf / fruit-picking / high cables challenge course / hiking / horseback riding / hot air ballooning / kayaking / kickball / meteor shower-viewing / mini-golf / paintball / rafting / rock climbing / running / sand volleyball / skiing (cross-country, downhill) / snowboarding / snowshoeing / swimming / tennis / tubing (river, snow) / ultimate frisbee / via ferrata / volunteering • INDOOR ADVENTURES: bowling / broomball / concerts / cooking club / craft-making / dancing / foreign language conversation / games / happy hours / ice skating / movies / pot lucks / racquetball / restaurants / theater / volleyball / wallyball / wine-tastings / yoga

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga

[ 0 ] April 6, 2011

Join us for All Levels Yoga, 6:15-7:15 pm at the Rockfish Valley Community Center. Visit the Guerrilla Yoga Project at www.gypcville.com for more details. By donation. All are welcome!

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