ShareAfton – Nelson County, Virginia By Tommy Stafford At a time when most schools across the nation seem to be curtailing patriotic ceremonies, not Rockfish River Elementary (RRES) in Afton, Virginia. For years they have put on their annual program to honor veterans of past and present battles. “It’s important for youngsters to meet these [...]
ShareThe faculty, staff, and students of Rockfish River Elementary School invite ALL veterans to join us and be honored at our Veterans’ Day program. For more info., call 434-361-1791. Tweet This Post
ShareAfton – Nelson County, Virginia Another Elegant Evening of Jazz is in the history books. As with those in the past, the 2008 event had folks swaying into the night with jazz favorites, great food, and fantastic wines and beer from Blue Mountain Brewery and Nelson area wineries. This is one of the larger fundraisers [...]
ShareNellysford – Nelson County, Virginia As we first told you back in June of this year, The Nelson BOS voted to lower the speed limit on another section of VA Route 151 between Route 6E and Nellysford. In December of 2007 a portion of 151 north toward Greenfield was lowered from 55 MPH to 45 [...]
ShareTim and the rest of the Gorman’s over at Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery are smiling big! Their 5th annual Oyster Roast went off without a hitch, with over 600 people the very first day! For those of you who are regulars each year, you know the Rain or Temperature Gods sometimes haven’t been the [...]
ShareNovember’s monthly pancake breakfast at The Rockfish Valley Community Center marked the start of the season for the First Saturday Community Market as well. The indoor market kicks in and takes over when the Nelson Farmers Market stops until next year. The market dates coincide with the monthly pancake breakfast at RVCC. Be looking for [...]
ShareFriday night’s weather was perfect across Nelson and Central Virginia for trick or treating! At The Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire Department in Afton, they had loads of fun at their Community Halloween Party! But not too scary! Boo! See you at next year’s party! Tweet This Post
ShareNorth District Supervisor Tommy Harvey and Central District Supervisor Connie Brennan will hold a town hall meeting at the Rockfish Valley Community Center at 7 p.m. to discuss Va. 151 and other topics. Tweet This Post
ShareNovember 1, 2008 & November 2, 2008 5th Annual Oyster Roast at Cardinal Point Live music and plenty of oysters from our friends at Rappahannock River Oyster Co.! Music: Saturday: The Guano Boys Sunday: Jan Smith, 12:00-2:00; Trent Wagler 3:00 to 5:00 Cover Charge: $8.00* per person in Advance (available for purchase on our Shop [...]
ShareAfton, Virginia As we told you last week, members of UVa’s Alpha Phi Omega – The University’s only coed service fraternity – began work on the old Rockfish School building as part of its community service project. Though it rained nearly 2 inches during the first part Saturday, about 100 volunteers from APO showed up [...]
