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High Wind Watch This Evening Through Friday PM : Gusts to 60 MPH : 2.25.10

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Click on image for absolute latest updates via The National Weather Service.
Click on image for absolute latest updates via The National Weather Service.

Nelson County, Virginia
HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
935 AM EST THU FEB 25 2010

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-HAMPSHIRE-MORGAN-
BERKELEY-JEFFERSON-HARDY-EASTERN GRANT-EASTERN MINERAL-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…WASHINGTON…HAGERSTOWN…FREDERICK…
WESTMINSTER…GAITHERSBURG…COLUMBIA…BALTIMORE…ANNAPOLIS…
WALDORF…ST MARYS CITY…CUMBERLAND…STAUNTON…WAYNESBORO…
HARRISONBURG…WINCHESTER…FRONT ROYAL…CHARLOTTESVILLE…
LEESBURG…CULPEPER…MANASSAS…MANASSAS PARK…FAIRFAX…
ALEXANDRIA…FALLS CHURCH…FREDERICKSBURG…WARRENTON…
MARTINSBURG…CHARLES TOWN…PETERSBURG…KEYSER…FORT ASHBY
935 AM EST THU FEB 25 2010

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A
HIGH WIND WATCH…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

STRONG WINDS WILL DEVELOP ACROSS THE MID ATLANTIC TONIGHT AND
FRIDAY. NORTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH MAY GUST TO 60 MPH
OVERNIGHT AND FRIDAY.

WINDS THIS STRONG WILL CAUSE DANGEROUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS…AND
MAY KNOCK DOWN TREES AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH…OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS.

Nixon’s Nixon In Rep at the Hamner Theater : Tonight : 2:25:10

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Photos Courtesy of The Hamner Theater : l-r, Chris Baumer, Chris Patrick
Photos Courtesy of The Hamner Theater : l-r, Chris Baumer, Chris Patrick

Afton
Nelson County, Virginia

Tonight’s showing of Nixon’s Nixon at 7:30 p.m. is followed by a Free Opening Night Champagne Reception.

Nixon’s Nixon by Russell Lees
On August 7, 1974, the night before becoming the first and only American president to resign, Richard Nixon met with Secretary of State Henry Kissinger at the White House. There are no tapes of *this* meeting. In Russell Lees’ political satire, Nixon has not yet decided to resign, and both men are determined to secure their place in history. They drink, they talk…

Chris Patrick as Nixon
Chris Patrick as Nixon

‘Mr Lees’ play flashes with humor…as hilarious as it is hair-raising.’
(Lawrence Van Gelder, New York Times)

Directed by Marcello Rollando, with Chris Patrick and Chris Baumer.

from left: Ryan Wender, Anya Scott, Chris Patrick, Kevin O'Donnell
from left: Ryan Wender, Anya Scott, Chris Patrick, Kevin O'Donnell

Showing in rep with
All is Always Now, by Robert Wray

Robert Wray’s comedy about actors and acting, loss and moving on was developed, in part, at the Hamner’s VPI workshop. Elements of Shakespeare, Melville and Chekhov combine to create a story about a group of theater friends who gather together for one last night in New York.

Directed by Peter Coy, with Kevin O’Donnell, Chris Patrick, Anya Scott and Ryan Wender.

Performances will be held Weds. – Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Sun. at 2:00 p.m.
Admission $10.
Reservations suggested, 434.361.1999.

Visit http://www.hamnertheater.com/Season5/All_Is_Always_Now_and_Nixons_Nixon_In_Rep

Nixon’s Nixon will preview Feb. 24 and open Feb. 25, closing March 13;
Performances held Feb. 25, 26, 27, Mar. 5, 11 & 13 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 28 & Mar. 7 at 2:00 p.m.

All is Always Now will preview March 2 & 3 and open March 4, closing March 20.
Performances held Mar. 4, 6, 10, 12, 17, 18, 19 & 20 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Mar. 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Event Date: Thursday 25th of February 2010 07:30 PM

Location/Address: Hamner Theater

Contact Telephone Please call 434 361 1999 for more information

Yoga in Stoney Creek/Nellysford

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Back suffering from all that shoveling? 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 February 27 & 28 – 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 27th of February 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

Nelson Sheriff On Lookout For Wanted Man : 2.24.10

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Photo via Nelson County Sheriff's Department : Jason Todd Cash is wanted by The Nelson County Sheriff in connection with several outstanding felony warrants.
Photo via Nelson County Sheriff's Department : Jason Todd Cash is wanted by The Nelson County Sheriff in connection with several outstanding felony warrants.

Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia

Nelson County Sheriff, David Brooks, says his agency is looking for the man pictured above. Jason Todd Cash is wanted in connection with several felonies he committed back on January 24th. We first told you about the search by lawmen here.

Here’s the information Sheriff Brooks sent over this morning:

Todd Jason Cash
35 year old white male
5 ft 5 in tall
Blue eyes
Blonde hair

Last known address is 234 Midland Rd, Buckingham, Co. Mr. Cash also has connections in Nelson Co & Amherst Co.

Any information leading to his whereabouts, please contact the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office at 434-263-7050 or 877-570-8477(TIPS) Anonymous tip line

Wanted by Nelson County Sheriff’s Department on the following charges:
1- Felony – Assault & Batter by ramming vehicle
2- Felony – Attempt to kill police officer
3- Felony – Elude police officer
4- Felony – Driving habitual offender
5- Misdemeanor – Property damage less than $1000
6- Misdemeanor – Reckless Driving

Signs Of Spring In Spite Of Winter Weather : 2.24.10

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Photo By Ann Strober : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Though winter is still hanging in the air, Ann Strober found some indications that spring is headed our way. Click images to enlarge.
Photo By Ann Strober : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Though winter is still hanging in the air, Ann Strober found some indications that spring is headed our way. Click images to enlarge.

Nelson County, Virginia
Signs of spring are a bit hard to find these days, but they are definitely there! In spite of a predicted wintry mix across the area today and tonight, Ann Strober of Nellysford managed to find the silver lining to the clouds. She spotted some of the early blooms near Nellysford. Though spring doesn’t officially start until March 20th, temperatures will begin moderating a tad just beyond the extended forecast period into the first few days of March. Right now it appears some 60°+ readings are possible about a week from this Saturday & Sunday.

Photo By Ann Strober : A small reminder that warmer days are ahead! Ann grabbed this shot near Nellysford, VA.
Photo By Ann Strober : A small reminder that warmer days are ahead! Ann grabbed this shot near Nellysford, VA.

A major late week winter storm is developing for people living in the northeast, thankfully we will dodge that bullet, but will feel the effects of high winds associated with the nor’easter hitting places like New York City and Vermont just to name a couple.

Details on today’s weather and the extended forecast over in Tommy’s Audio Weather by clicking here!

Snow Thaw Continues : 2.23.10

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Photo By Paul Purpura : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Paul grabbed this beautiful shot at Lake Monacan over the weekend. Click to enlarge.
Photo By Paul Purpura : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Paul grabbed this beautiful shot at Lake Monacan over the weekend. Click to enlarge.

Nelson County, Virginia
For the first time in weeks Nelson County received just plain old rain Monday. Though the temps weren’t very warm yesterday, the light rain and temps in the lower 40’s made for a continued slow melting of the snow pack. Our Paul Purpura grabbed the beautiful shot above over at Lake Monacan this past Sunday when afternoon temps reached the middle 60’s in the valley.

A horizontial view of Paul's fantastic shot!
A horizontial view of Paul's fantastic shot!

The remander of the week looks variably cloudy with a chance for a wintry mix on Wednesday and Thursday. Right now this does not look to be a significant winter weather maker.

All of the details over in Tommy’s Audio Weather by clicking here.

Golf For A Cure : 4.24.10

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Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament
Winton Country Club
April 24th – Tee Time 1:00

$240 per team/$60 per person
BBQ Dinner Included
Prizes awarded to top three teams.
Individual awards will be given for longest drive & closest to the pin.

$100 Business Hole Sponsor
$50 Individual Hole Sponsor ~ (In Memory or In Honor)

Mark your calendar for nice relaxing day on the golf course while taking a stand against cancer.

Contact: Susan Stevens 263-5305 or sstevens@nelsoncounty.org

Event Date: Saturday 24th of April 2010 01:00 PM

Location/Address: Winton Country Club – Amherst

Contact Telephone Please call 434-263-7137 for more information

Miss Relay For Life Beauty Pageant : 3.20.10

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Miss Relay For Life

Age Groups:

Tiny Miss (1 – 3)
Little Miss Relay (4 – 7)
Miss Pre-Teen Relay (8 – 13)
Miss Teen Relay (14-17)
Miss Relay (18-22)

Participant Entry Fee:

$ 25.00 pre-paid w/application
Plus $ 25.00 raised by contestant

Judging:

Formal & Sport Wear ~Total Amount raised by contestant

Interview Question : What does Relay For Life mean to you?

Suggested Donation Public Admission: $5.00

Contact: Susan Stevens 263-5305 or Robin Moore 933-3617

Event Date: Saturday 20th of March 2010 02:00 PM

Location/Address: Rockfish Valley Community Center

Contact Telephone Please call 434-263-5305 for more information

Sesame Street Live @ JPJ : 5.14.10

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When Elmo and his Sesame Street Live friends think about growing up, it’s a musical show-and-tell! Bert dreams of becoming a forest ranger, Telly longs to be a cowboy and their newest friend, Abby Cadabby, wants to be a Fairy Godmother just like her mommy. Elmo thinks about becoming a ‘weather monster,’ but has a hard time predicting his own forecast—he wants to be anything and everything all at once! “When Elmo Grows Up” includes lessons on perseverance, teamwork and the power of imagination. Children learn that if they believe in themselves and are willing to try, the possibilities are endless.

Event Date: Friday 14th of May 2010 12:07 PM

Location/Address: John Paul Jones Arena

Contact Telephone Please call 434-924-3456 for more information

Pack 375 Pinebox Derby @ Hebron Baptist Church : 2.22.10

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Afton Boy Scout Pack 375 held their annual Pinewood Derby on Friday, February 19 at Hebron Baptist Church. Fifteen scouts designed and built cars out of a kit and then raced them against one another. Caleb Word, Christian Word, and Tristan Rose placed in the top three for the evening. Many thanks to Hebron Baptist Church and the Hebron AWANAs for the use of the building and race track.

Event Date: Monday 22nd of February 2010 09:38 AM

Location/Address: 66 Tankbark Rd., Afton, VA 22920

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

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