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Nelson & Wintergreen : Red Flag Warning In Effect Saturday : Fire Danger

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Via NWS : The counties highlighted in red are under a Red Flag Warning for most of Saturday. There is an increased risk of wildfires during that time. Click image to get latest text updates.

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY
URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
203 PM EST FRI FEB 18 2011

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-WASHINGTON-FREDERICK MD-CARROLL-
NORTHERN BALTIMORE-HARFORD-MONTGOMERY-HOWARD-SOUTHERN BALTIMORE-
PRINCE GEORGES-ANNE ARUNDEL-CHARLES-ST. MARYS-CALVERT-
CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY-AUGUSTA-ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-
FREDERICK VA-PAGE-WARREN-CLARKE-NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-
RAPPAHANNOCK-LOUDOUN-ORANGE-CULPEPER-
PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK-FAIRFAX-
ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA-STAFFORD-SPOTSYLVANIA-
KING GEORGE-NORTHERN FAUQUIER-SOUTHERN FAUQUIER-EASTERN HIGHLAND-
HAMPSHIRE-MORGAN-BERKELEY-JEFFERSON-HARDY-EASTERN GRANT-
EASTERN MINERAL-EASTERN PENDLETON-
203 PM EST FRI FEB 18 2011

…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A
RED FLAG WARNING…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM EST
SATURDAY. THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* HUMIDITY…DROPPING TO BETWEEN 15 AND 25 PERCENT.

* WINDS…NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS 50 TO 60 MPH.

* FUEL MOISTURE…LESS THAN 8 PERCENT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW…OR WILL SHORTLY. A COMBINATION OF
STRONG WINDS…LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY…AND WARM TEMPERATURES WILL
CREATE EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL.

V-Day Aftonn 2011

Yvette Stafford
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Event Details:

V-Day Afton 2011 – A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer
Writings To Stop Violence Against Women and Girls
A benefit performance

Change The Story Of Women
A groundbreaking collection of monologues by world-renowned authors and playwrights, edited by Eve Ensler and Mollie Doyle.
These diverse voices rise up to break open and examine the insidiousness of violence at all levels: brutality, neglect, a punch, even a put-down.

At the Hamner Theater,
Friday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. Doors 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 19 at 7:30 p.m. Doors 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 20 at 2:00 p.m. Doors 1:30 p.m.
Admission $10, reservations advised, 434 361 1999
Proceeds from the Hamner Theater performances will go to SHE, the Shelter for Help in Emergency

At the Jefferson Theater,
Wednesday, February 23 at 8:00 p.m. Doors 7:30 p.m.
Admission $10, at the door
Proceeds from the Jefferson performance will go to SARA, the Sexual Assault Resource Agency

V-Day is a global activist movement – ‘Stop the Violence, Change The Story Of Women’ – founded by Vagina Monologues author Eve Ensler. A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer, edited by Eve Ensler and Mollie Doyle, includes Maya Angelou on women’s work, Michael Cunningham on self-mutilation, Edward Albee on S&M, Susan Miller on raising a son as a single mother, Patricia Bosworth on her own physically abusive relationship and many more.

Cast: Richard Averitt, Rose Harper, April Winsheimer, Jim Johnston, Chris Courtenay, Mary Coy, Kevin O’Donnell, Kerry Moran, Geri Schirmer, Lori Strother, Richard Cooper, Phyllis Gardner, Jane Hearne, Clinton Johnston and Broocks Willich.
Directed by Boomie Pedersen.
The performance will last for 90 minutes, and will include a different selections of works each evening. Each evening will feature a special preview of Kevin O’Donnell’s short film THREE SECRETS and music by Tanya Kae.
Call the Hamner Theater, 434 361 1999, if you would like to donate or volunteer to help.

Event Date

Friday, February 18, 2011

Event Time

From: 19:30 – To: 22:00

Event Venue

HamnerTheater

Event Contact Details:

434-361-1999

Website:

http://www.hamnertheater.com/VDay_Afton

Event TimeZone

US/Eastern

Event by:

Hamner Theater

Stone Soup Live Music – Steve Michael Smith

Yvette Stafford
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Event Details:

Steve Michael Smith, singer, guitarist,&songwriter has recorded and performed with some of the world’s most outstanding musicians. He has played guitar with OBO ADDYS, KUKRUDO (an internationally renown African/jazz ensemble), B.B. COLEMAN, and CHARLES NEVILLE of the world famous NEVILLE BROTHERS, Steve promises a great evening of “old time” jazz morphing into pop and closing out with originals

No cover charge, donations graciously received. Space limited. Call for reservation. Stone Soup Books and Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro 540-943-0084, www.stonesoupbooks.net

Event Date

Friday, February 18, 2011

Event Time

From: 18:00 – To: 21:00

Event Venue

Stone Soup Books & Cafe, 908 W Main St Waynesboro VA

Event Contact Details:

540-943-0084

Website:

http://www.stonesoupbooks.net

Event TimeZone

US/Eastern

Event by:

Mary Froehlich

Warm Moon Rises Over Roseland

Yvette Stafford
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Photo Courtesy of Heidi Crandall : A waxing moon rises over Roseland, Virginia during a rare mid February week of warmth.

Roseland
Nelson County, Virginia
Thanks to Heidi Crandall of Roseland for the shot of this near full moon (technically waxing) rising in the dusk over Roseland, Virginia. Temps this week have been unseasonably warm with 70’s ending the week. Winter returns by next week with chances for snow showers back in the forecast.

Progress Continues On New Afton Family Medicine Clinic

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©2011 The Afton Group, LLC : A crane sets roof trusses in place this week at what will be the new Afton Family Medicine Clinic later this year.

Afton
Nelson County, VA
We first told you about the groundbreaking of Afton Family Medicine’s new clinic back in September of 2010. Since then through all of the cold days of winter progress is continuing with an expected opening date sometime later this year.

The crew from Afton Family Medicine at the groundbreaking in September 2010.

This past week in mid February 2011 construction crews started setting the roof trusses in places.

Above, Dr. Steve Schmitz and Dr. Charles Cole of Afton Family Medicine pen NCL’s monthly Ask The Dr. column. Click on the image above to read the current column.

Open House

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Event Details:

Interested parents of children ages 2-12 and community members are invited to drop by between 9am – 12noon or between 7-8PM. You’ll have an opportunity to tour classrooms and meet teachers. (Inclement weather date is March 3.)

Event Date

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Event Time

From: 09:00 – To: 12:00

Event Venue

North Branch School, 221 Mickens Road, Afton

Event Contact Details:

540-456-8450

Website:

http://www.north-branch-school.org

Event TimeZone

(GMT-5) America/New_York

Event by:

Bonnie Holliday

Spring Cleaning @ Basic Necessities In Nellysford

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©2011 The Afton Group, LLC : Yep that's me on the left along with NCL's Wine Columnist, Kay Pfaltz, enjoying a nice dry Rose' at the new bistro table in front of Basic Necessities in Nellysford, VA.

Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia
Warmer days are on the way, and in the meantime we’ll take a mildly warmer day here and there. It was just enough warmth on Wednesday for the crew over at Basic Necessities in Nellysford to do a little spring cleaning and some light remodeling outside. They added an all new outdoor bistro table to the front of the already charming spot right in Nellysford. Of course it was my civic duty to try out the new table and see if the wine paired perfectly with the 60° temps and sunshine.

Basic’s Wine Expert, Kay Pfaltz, and NCL Wine Columnist (page 7) suggested we try a dry Rose’ to make sure the bistro table worked! Click on the image above to read her column.

Basic Necessities' Manager, Sarah Shelton, cleans out lots of old winter dirt and debris in front of Basic Necessities this past Wednesday afternoon, 2.16.11.

A little birdie tells us this is just the beginning of several subtle changes you will see at Basics over the coming weeks. Don’t worry, none of the charm changes at all!

This looks mighty inviting on an 85° afternoon in the middle of June!

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Nelson Sheriff Investigates Deadly ATV Accident Near Montebello

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map ©2011 www.google.com : The general area near Spy Run Gap in Montebello where 78 year old Lyle Bradley died from an ATV accident Tuesday afternoon (2.15.11)

Montebello
Nelson County, Virginia
Nelson County Sheriff, David Brooks, tells NCL his department and rescue crews worked the scene of a deadly ATV (all terrain vehicle) accident Tuesday afternoon and evening near Montebello. “Mr. Lyle Bradley, age 78, had gone into the woods around 4PM on his ATV to get some firewood. When he didn’t show back up, his wife called friends and family who went looking for him. Sadly, they found him along Spy Run Gap where he died from a rollover accident,” Sheriff Brooks continued.

Sheriff Brooks said Mr. Bradley was had used his ATV countless times in the past to get firewood, but this was just a freak accident that unfortunately was fatal. “He was a very good man and part of a great family in the Montebello community,” Sheriff Brooks continued.

All-Levels Yoga

Yvette Stafford
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Event Details:

Come join us for All-Levels Yoga, 6:15-7:15 pm at the Rockfish Valley Community Center. Visit the Guerilla Yoga Project at www.gypcville.com for details. Offered on a donation basis. All are welcome!

Event Date

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Event Time

From: 06:00 – To: 07:00

Event Venue

Rockfish Valley Community Center

Event Contact Details:

434-466-1625

Website:

http://www.gypcville.com

Event TimeZone

US/Eastern

Event by:

Megan Atthowe

Blue Mountain Brewery In Afton Begins Major Expansion

Yvette Stafford
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©2011 The Afton Group, LLC : Taylor Smack, co-founder, owner and head brewer at Blue Mountain Brewery in Afton, VA looks over the beginnings of a 5000 sq foot expansion that's underway. It will join the existing original building in the background built in 2007.

Afton
Nelson County, Virginia
We first told you back in December 2010 about a major expansion on the way for Nelson’s first microbrewery, Blue Mountain, established back in 2007. Has it already been that long? Yep, sure has! “It’s about a 5000 square foot customer sized addition, so it will basically be bigger than what we have now. More customer space, offices, cathedral ceilings, same farm house style with the gabled roofs. Virginia Frame’s doing it again,” Taylor says.

Construction crews began work this week on the major expansion at Blue Mountain Brewery in Afton. Not to worry, the doors are open while everything is underway.

The new construction is ongoing while the brewery and restaurant operate normally. The addition will go off to the right of the original building.

The project will be completed in the fall of this year, just in time for the beautiful autumn leaves and cool weather!

Woo Hoo!

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