Nelson and Albemarle Counties, in partnership with Keep Nelson Beautiful, are sponsoring the Celebration on the Rockfish. The event will be held on the river between Schuyler & Howardsville, at the confluence of the Rockfish and James Rivers. The Celebration commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Virginia Scenic River program by recognizing Earth Day and the scenic designation of the Rockfish River.

The event will include a river cleanup on the Rockfish River and a roadside cleanup, as well as exhibitors from environmentally friendly regional community groups. Participants should respond to 434-263-7015 to register for the event. Lunch will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own canoes. A limited number of canoes will be available for river cleanup activities. There will be kayak demonstrations and complimentary instruction. A batteau will be present during the event.

Event Date: Saturday 24th of April 2010 09:00 AM

Location/Address: Rockfish River, Schuyler – Howardsville

Contact Telephone Please call 434-263-7015 for more information

Short Race..Long on fun.
Race solo or as a team of 2-4 people.
Run 1.5 mile, paddle 3/4 mile, bike 2.5 miles. Fee: $20 per participant
Registration begins at 9 am Race starts at 11:30 am

Event Date: Saturday 10th of April 2010 11:00 AM

Location/Address: VA Blue Ridge Railway Trail, Piney River

Contact Telephone Please call 434-263-7130 for more information

Blue Mountain Brewery March 17th. All day long we’ll be offering $1 off appetizers but only if you wear green and our Local Corned Beef & Cabbage is back! Beef is from Davis Creek Farm, right here in Nelson County. There will be a last appearance of Chocolate Orange Imperial Stout served out of a firkin on the bar top. Open 11:30am – 10:00pm. DRINK AND EAT LOCAL! www.bluemountainbrewery.com

Event Date: Wednesday 17th of March 2010 11:30 AM

Location/Address: 9519 Critzers Shop Rd. (Rt. 151)

Contact Telephone Please call 540-456-8020 for more information

Blue Mountain Brewery. No joke! All day long you can steal our logo glasses when you buy a glass of our fresh and tasty brew. No limit on glasses. Open 11:30am-10:00pm. www.bluemountainbrewery.com

Event Date: Thursday 1st of April 2010 02:50 PM

Location/Address: 9519 Critzers Shop Rd. (Rt. 151)

Contact Telephone Please call 540-456-8020 for more information

Blue Mountain Brewery with music provided by Hobojac. 5:30pm – 10:00pm Come out and enjoy some craft beer, great food and entertainment while supporting a great cause! Blue Mountain Brewery will be donating 25% of all food sales to the American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society representatives will be on-site to answer questions and educate us on the cancer society and the Relay for Life.

Event Date: Thursday 15th of April 2010 05:30 PM

Location/Address: 9519 Critzers Shop Rd. (Rt. 151)

Contact Telephone Please call 540-456-8020 for more information

Old timey, hair raisin’ harmonies is what sets this great music act apart from others on Thursday, March 4th at 8pm. Enjoy eating out at the bone and not cooking!

Event Date: Thursday 4th of March 2010 08:00 PM

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

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

Step into the pub and enjoy the swingin’ jazz standards of the Mark Graham Trio Wednesday, March 3rd at 7pm. Fresh pints of beer off the tap with delicious foods!

Event Date: Wednesday 3rd of March 2010 07:00 PM

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

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

Koda Kerl and Freeman Mowrer play accoustic guitars at The Java Depot Friday from 7-9 pm. Two of Nelson County’s best young musicians.

Enjoy dinner specials, a glass of wine or a cup of coffee. Laid back. No Cover.

Event Date: Friday 5th of March 2010 07:00 PM

Location/Address: By Devil’s Backbone on the road to Wintergreen, Rt 664

Contact Telephone Please call 434 361-2324 for more information

Getting ready for Spring? Wish it were already here? Need to move a bit after being “shut in” by the weather? Sounds like you could use an Iyengar yoga class led by Shaaron Honeycutt in a beautiful and spacious facility, right in “downtown” Nellysford at the Tuckahoe Club House.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY CLASSES March 6 & 7 – Saturday class and Sunday class begin at 9 a.m.

This is a multi-level class, for both beginners and those with experience. Check it out and start your weekend out right!

Please R.S.V.P. (phone 434.981.5553 or e-mail: shaaronh@gmail.com and leave a contact #)- Minimum of 3 people required by 8 a.m. of the day of class. Will call if there’s NO class…. otherwise we’re on. Bring any yoga props you may have, including a yoga mat (but if you don’t have anything, c’mon anyway… there’s some for you to borrow).

Event Date: Saturday 6th of March 2010 09:00 AM

Location/Address: Tuckahoe Club House in Stoney Creek Street: 2nd left as you turn into Stoney Creek from Rt 151 – entrance on right side

Contact Telephone Please call 434.981.5553 for more information