ShareSchuyler Nelson County, Virginia By Jennie T. Williams Many Nelsonians (and, to be fair, many Americans) of a certain age (and, to be inclusive, of pretty much all ages) grew up learning important life lessons from watching The Waltons on television. Mary McDonough grew up learning those same important life lessons from being a Walton [...]
Share Temecula, California Anyone that’s been around Nelson for very long will no doubt remember Jacob Allen. For years he was part of Hobojac until the duo finally called it quits and each went out own on their own. Today Jacob lives in California and is working on his solo career. Jacob is now competing [...]
ShareBlue Ridge Parkway Nelson County, Virginia NCL Mountain Photographer, Paul Purpura, nailed the feel of springtime in the mountains perfectly. His photo shows the beautiful lush green colors coming to life in the higher elevations of Nelson County. While the valley portions are in full green, there are parts of the highest elevations that are [...]
ShareWintergreen Resort Nelson County, Virginia It may be just under 7 miles, but it’s a steep 6.75 miles to the top at Wintergreen Resort. This past Saturday (5.7.11) cyclists from all over the area took to 664 and pedaled their way to the top. Our NCL Mountain Photographer, Paul Purpura, made Saturday’s race and came [...]
This 7 mile race is suitable for experienced canoe & Kayak paddlers. (Up to class II/III whitewater)
Registration 9:30-11, Race start 11 am. Picnic/awards following race.
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
Share Charlottesville, VA By Communications Intern Maria Wyllie “Every person has a story to tell, and every story is important,” said Emily Hauenstein, who is a professor at the University of Virginia and the director of the School of Nursing’s Southeastern Rural Mental Health Research Center. She knows there are a lot of women living [...]
Share PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION Tuesday, May 03, 2011 Present: Ms. Philippa Proulx, Ms. Emily Hunt, Mr. Mike Harman, Ms. Linda Russell, Mr. Mike Tapager and Ms. Connie Brennan (Board Liaison) NELSON COUNTY GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT: Ms. Karen Firehock, Executive Director of Green Infrastructure Center (http://www.gicinc.org/projectsnelson.htm) presented an overview of the completed Part One of [...]
ShareAfton Nelson County, VA Riders turned out this past weekend to participate in a warm up show benefiting Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue. Nelson County Life Magazine was a sponsor of the event held at Rockfish Ruritain Park near RVCC. Open publication – Free publishing – More wintergreen We first told you about Hope’s Legacy Equine [...]
This 8 week class is for dogs 12 weeks to 7 years and all their human family. Teach your dog the basic commands to be a safe and well mannered pet. Instructor: Helen Dodge, Certified Search & Rescue Dog handler. Contact Helene to register & for more info.
