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Rain & Thunderstorms Continue But Relief On Way! : 5.24.10

Photo By Tommy Stafford : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : A distant thunderstorm east of Greenfield slowly drifts off to the south late Sunday afternoon.
Photo By Tommy Stafford : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : A distant thunderstorm east of Greenfield slowly drifts off to the south late Sunday afternoon.

Nelson County, Virginia
Sunday started out sunny but during the afternoon, numerous thunderstorms like the one in this photo popped up across the area. Some locations even saw some small hail. Look for rain showers to continue today, though they won’t be as widespread as Sunday and the thunderstorms will be less numerous, confined mainly to the afternoon.

Showers continue for a bit on Tuesday but much improved weather is on the horizon by mid-week with mostly sunny skies and temps in the lower 80’s.

Looking ahead to Memorial Day Weekend, right now, it looks partly sunny with the garden variety of afternoon thunderstorms in the forecast. Temps will continue near 80°. That’s a long way off right now, so we’ll pin it down better later in the week!

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Bandfair 8 @ Cardinal Point – 2010

Photos By Yvette Stafford : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Kids enjoy the annual cakewalk at the 2010 Band Fair-8 which benefits North Branch School. Click any image to enlarge.
Photos By Yvette Stafford : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Kids enjoy the annual cakewalk at the 2010 Band Fair-8 which benefits North Branch School. Click any image to enlarge.

Afton
Nelson County, Virginia

A little rain didn’t squash this year’s Band Fair held at Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery. It’s the 8th year running the event has been held to help raise money for North Branch School in Afton.

As always, face painting is a big hit!
As always, face painting is a big hit!
Lots of different bands played throughout the daylong event.
Lots of different bands played throughout the daylong event.
In addition to live entertainment and great food, folks enjoyed great wines from Cardinal Point!
In addition to live entertainment and great food, folks enjoyed great wines from Cardinal Point!


Here’s a little bit of video shot by North Branch of the popular cakewalk!

You can see lots more from the 2010 Band Fair 8 by heading on over the North Branch School’s website:
http://northbranchschool.wordpress.com/2010/05/23/a-rainy-band-fair-but-there-was-cake-and-singing/

Roseland Rescue Open House : 5.23.10

All Photos By Paul Purpura : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Folks got the chance to check out the Pegasus Medivac Helicopter from UVa as part of Roseland Rescue's Open House this past Saturday. Click any photo to enlarge,
All Photos By Paul Purpura : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Folks got the chance to check out the Pegasus Medivac Helicopter from UVa as part of Roseland Rescue's Open House this past Saturday. Click any photo to enlarge,

Roseland
Nelson County, Virginia

We see the rescue units running up and down the road so Nelson County but seldom get the chance to see the people and the equipment up close. Saturday, Roseland Rescue held an open house to let folks have a chance to check it all out!

Cathy Hughes chats with son Billy Hughes, Jeff Haring, and Michael Massey in front of a Piney River unit parked at the Roseland Open House this past Saturday.
Cathy Hughes chats with son Billy Hughes, Jeff Haring, and Michael Massey in front of a Piney River unit parked at the Roseland Open House this past Saturday.
Some of the equipment on display in front of Roseland's Open House.
Some of the equipment on display in front of Roseland's Open House.
Captain Bob Pugh with Pegasus takes some down time to clean up the helicopter during Roseland's Open House.
Captain Bob Pugh with Pegasus takes some down time to clean up the helicopter during Roseland's Open House.

Roseland Rescue Squad
Wendy McCarthy, Captain
P.O. Box 39
7745 Patrick Henry Hwy.
Roseland VA 22967
434-277-5911

Joe Mitchell’s 100th Birthday Party

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Connie Brittle, Nelson Senior Center manager has planned a big event for one of the Seniors turning 100 on June 10th, 2010. (I am the nurse at the Senior Ctr). Many relatives, the board of supervisor for the area and other speakers will attend. It will include lunch and speakers with the actual party after lunch. It all starts at 10:00 AM and goes until 2 PM–Connie’s cell phone # is 540-649-5109 to ask any more ?’s.
Joe is pretty amazing-his daughter Joeann makes sure he gets on his exercise bike each day for 10-15 minutes-he eats healthy diet at the same times each day. He loves to play dominoes and his friends, Foster moore and Alice Rutherford and a few others play with him at the Senior Ctr.
Hope this is not too late to tell you of this event.

Event Date: Wednesday 26th of May 2010 10:00 AM

Location/Address: Event Location: Nelson Senior Ctr at Nelson Center large community room

Contact Telephone Please call 434-996-6483 for more information

Beautiful Friday Evening For RHOP Spring Event @ The Verandah

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All Photos Paul Purpura : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : The sounds of Kevin Davis & Ban Caribe fill the evening sky this past Friday at RHOP's annual spring fundraiser held at Wintergreen Winery.
All Photos Paul Purpura : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : The sounds of Kevin Davis & Ban Caribe fill the evening sky this past Friday at RHOP's annual spring fundraiser held at Wintergreen Winery.

Wintergreen Winery
Nelson County, Virginia

Though rain is in the forecast for the weekend, Friday evening was perfect for Reach Out For Rural Health, an annual spring fundraiser that’s a branch of The Blue Ridge Medical Center in Arrington. This is the second year it’s been held at Wintergreen Winery in The Verandah.

Ann and Ray Ashton of Nellysford enjoy of bottle of Black Rock Chardonnay on the porch of The Verandah at Wintergreen Winery.
Ann and Ray Ashton of Nellysford enjoy of bottle of Black Rock Chardonnay on the porch of The Verandah at Wintergreen Winery.
Folks enjoyed a catered dinner by The BBQ Connection.
Folks enjoyed a catered dinner by The BBQ Connection.
The annual spring fundraiser is one of the main events held by RHOP each year to raise money for its programs.
The annual spring fundraiser is one of the main events held by RHOP each year to raise money for its programs.

The Rural Health Outreach Program has served Nelson County since 1992, making comprehensive, accessible, and affordable health care available to residents of central Virginia regardless of their ability to pay.

To access these services or to volunteer, please call 434-263-4858.

RHOP on thew web: http://www.brmedical.org/RHOP.htm

Wintergreen Winery’s Wine Into Summer Celebration & Grand Opening of The Verandah!

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Wine into summer surrounded by the majestic views of the Blue Ridge at Wintergreen Winery’s annual Memorial Weekend Celebration on Saturday, May 29th and Sunday, May 30th from Noon until 6pm each day. Taste each of the winery’s current vintages. Plan to stay awhile and take in the scenery with a picnic on the banks of the Rockfish River and enjoy live music on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Saturday will feature the rock-roll-soul of Charlottesville’s The Rogan Brothers Band. Sunday’s guests will be treated to the alternative folk trio Misty Strings and the Delta blues duo Lascivious Deacons. The $10 daily admission fee per adult (children are free) includes the wine tasting, live music, a souvenir wine glass, door prize drawings, use of the winery grounds and riverside picnic areas plus wine and gift shop specials. The event will be held rain or shine. Light picnic fare, wines and non-alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase to enjoy on winery grounds. Please note there will be no live music and no admission fee on Memorial Day (Monday). Wintergreen Winery is surrounded by beautiful mountain views and is located approximately 35 minutes from Charlottesville in the Rockfish Valley of Nelson County near Wintergreen Resort and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The tasting room, gift shop and picnic area are open daily from 10am to 6pm. For more information visit www.WintergreenWinery.com or call (434) 361-2519.

Event Date: Saturday 29th of May 2010 12:00 PM

Location/Address: 462 Winery Lane (off Route 664 – Beech Grove Road)

Contact Telephone Please call 434.361.2519 for more information

Wintergreen Winery’s Wine Into Summer Celebration & Grand Opening of The Verandah!

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Wine into summer surrounded by the majestic views of the Blue Ridge at Wintergreen Winery’s annual Memorial Weekend Celebration on Saturday, May 29th and Sunday, May 30th from Noon until 6pm each day. Taste each of the winery’s current vintages. Plan to stay awhile and take in the scenery with a picnic on the banks of the Rockfish River and enjoy live music on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Saturday will feature the rock-roll-soul of Charlottesville’s The Rogan Brothers Band. Sunday’s guests will be treated to the alternative folk trio Misty Strings and the Delta blues duo Lascivious Deacons. The $10 daily admission fee per adult (children are free) includes the wine tasting, live music, a souvenir wine glass, door prize drawings, use of the winery grounds and riverside picnic areas plus wine and gift shop specials. The event will be held rain or shine. Light picnic fare, wines and non-alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase to enjoy on winery grounds. Please note there will be no live music and no admission fee on Memorial Day (Monday). Wintergreen Winery is surrounded by beautiful mountain views and is located approximately 35 minutes from Charlottesville in the Rockfish Valley of Nelson County near Wintergreen Resort and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The tasting room, gift shop and picnic area are open daily from 10am to 6pm. For more information visit www.WintergreenWinery.com or call (434) 361-2519.

Event Date: Sunday 30th of May 2010 12:00 PM

Location/Address: 462 Winery Lane (off Route 664 – Beech Grove Road)

Contact Telephone Please call 434.361.2519 for more information

DEVILS BACKBONE BREWING COMPANY: JIM WRAY on SUNDAY

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Enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon or evening with award winning beers and great food while listening to Jim Wray and his smooth jazz fusion starting at 6pm.

Event Date: Sunday 23rd of May 2010 06:00 PM

Location/Address: crossroads Rt 151 & Rt 664, Nelson County

Contact Telephone Please call 434.361.1001-www.dbbrewingcompany.com for more information

Lake Monocan Getting Ready For Summer Season : 5.21.10

Photo By Tommy Stafford : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Chris Shepard, Lake Manager, at Lake Monocan in Stoney Creek, works on the framing for a life jacket roof. The lake starts opening Memorial Day Weekend.
Photo By Tommy Stafford : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Chris Shepard, Lake Manager, at Lake Monocan in Stoney Creek, works on the framing for a life jacket roof. The lake starts opening Memorial Day Weekend.


Lake Monocan/Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia

A week from now everyone will be well on their way to celebrating Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial kick off to summer. At Lake Monocan in Stoney Creek, crews have been readying the popular summertime getaway for the upcoming season.

New blacktop leading from the parking area to the lake has been put in place for the 2010 summer season.
New blacktop leading from the parking area to the lake has been put in place for the 2010 summer season.

Many improvements have been made to Lake Monocan this year for the upcoming season.

According to Wintergreen Resort’s website:
Lake Monocan will open on Friday, May 28th and close on September 6 2010.

Members and all registered resort guests have complimentary access to Lake Monocan Park. You will need to present a proper ID or pass for complimentary access. Each guest will be required to get a wristband at the shack bar (located at the dock).
Lake Access Rates (public, Sunday – Friday)
Adults $12
Children 6-12 $8
Under 5 Free (with paying adult)

More web information on Lake Monocan:
http://wintergreenresort.com/activities/lake_monocan.aspx

On Saturdays, Lake Monocan is only open to Members, Guests of Members and Wintergreen Resort guests. An access fee cannot be paid for entrance on Saturdays.

Dine Out for RRES Great Success

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At the conclusion of a five month long fundraiser and community support effort, Chris Trotter, manager of the Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company, presented a check for $555.44 to the Rockfish River Elementary School PTA. On one night each month, 25% of all food and non-alcoholic drink purchases was set aside as a donation to the PTA. Lisa Stewart, PTA Vice President of Fundraising and coordinator of the event, accepted the check on behalf of the school. Many, many thanks to the Devil’s Backbone for their wonderful support of our school and its students.

Event Date: Friday 20th of May 2010 09:36 AM

Location/Address: 200 Chapel Hollow Road

Contact Telephone Please call 434-361-1791 for more information

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