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Jesse Winchester Plays To Sold Out Crowd @ RVCC Annual Benefit : 11.9.09

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Photos By Yvette Stafford : ©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Jesse Winchester took to the stage Saturday night at The Rockfish Valley Community Center in Afton, Virginia
Photos By Yvette Stafford : ©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Jesse Winchester took to the stage Saturday night at The Rockfish Valley Community Center in Afton, Virginia

Afton
Nelson County, Virginia
After several years of pairing the eclectic silent auction with dinner and an evening of jazz, this year attendees of the annual event were treated to a concert by nationally-known singer, songwriter and folk musician Jesse Winchester. It was a sold out crowd!

Before the concert, people had a chance to bid on items in the silent auction.
Before the concert, people had a chance to bid on items in the silent auction.

After a 3-course dinner and silent auction featuring items from The Treasure Chest, local businesses and individuals, Winchester took the stage in support of the community center’s increasing expenses. In addition to several renovation projects and keeping the building up to code, RVCC is always working on new projects. Just this year, the organization has added a playground and the first stage of a community skate park to its facilities. It is also in the final stages of purchasing the building from the county.

Pete Purdue was decked out to tend bar at the benefit as he has done in years past.
Pete Purdue was decked out to tend bar at the benefit as he has done in years past.

Rockfish Valley Community Center on the web at: http://rockfishvalleycommunitycenter.memberlodge.com/

Photography Exhibit @ Java Depot During The Month Of November 2009

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The Java Depot is featuring the photography of Ann Strober. The exhibit will be on display for the month of November. The photos are available for sale.

Event Date: Entire Month of November 2009

Location/Address: Java Depot

Contact Telephone Please call 434-361-1891 for more information

Cardinal Point Winery Oyster Roast Continues This Afternoon : 11.8.09

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Photos By Yvette Stafford : ©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Tim Gorman of Cardinal Point Winery shows off the goods! Yummy roasted oysters from their annual oyster fest at the vineyard and winery. The festival continues through Sunday afternoon.
Photos By Yvette Stafford : ©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Tim Gorman of Cardinal Point Winery shows off the goods! Yummy roasted oysters from their annual oyster fest at the vineyard and winery. The festival continues through Sunday afternoon.

Afton
Nelson County, Virginia
If you missed out Saturday afternoon, not to worry! The 6th Annual Cardinal Point Oyster Roast continues today from 12 noon until 5PM. The weather, perfect with temps in the lower 70’s!

The annual event has become a very popular and highly anticipated event in the fall season. Folks enjoy the oysters at Saturday's opening day.
The annual event has become a very popular and highly anticipated event in the fall season. Folks enjoy the oysters at Saturday's opening day.

Music Sunday afternoon is Jolie Fille (fun cajun punk)

Yes, it's all about the oysters, but don't forget the wine!!
Yes, it's all about the oysters, but don't forget the wine!!
Rappahannock River Oyster Company shows off one of the delicacies!
Rappahannock River Oyster Company shows off one of the delicacies!

Rappahannock River Oyster Company is back again dishing out the oysters!

Today’s event continues until 5PM – See you there!!

Earl Hamner Continues Homecoming In Nelson County Over Weekend : 11.7.09

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Photos By Tommy Stafford : ©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Earl Hamner, Jr (right) walks with Carolyn Grinnell, President of The Waltons Int'l Fan Club, from his boyhood church Saturday morning in Schuyler. Virginia. : Click on any photos to enlarge.
Photos By Tommy Stafford : ©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Earl Hamner, Jr (right) walks with Carolyn Grinnell, President of The Waltons Int'l Fan Club, from his boyhood church Saturday morning in Schuyler. Virginia. : Click on any photos to enlarge.

Schuyler
Nelson County, Virginia
Decades after leaving Nelson County, Earl Hamner, Jr. comes back as often as he can. He was born in Schuyler, Virginia in 1923. We first told you about Earl’s return last week when he made an appearance at The Hamner Theater in Afton. The theater was named in his honor in 2005. Earl is the creator of The Waltons, a highly popular television series based on his childhood growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Nelson County. Over the weekend in Schuyler as part of a Walton’s International Fan Club event, Earl along with actor, Jon Walmsley (he played Jason on the television series) accompanied Earl back to his birth town of Schuyler.

Hamner, Grinnell, and Walmsley sit on the front porch of the house in Schuyler where Earl grew up as a young man. The house was just renovated and opened for a tour Saturday.
Hamner, Grinnell, and Walmsley sit on the front porch of the house in Schuyler where Earl grew up as a young man. The house was just renovated and opened for a tour Saturday.
A crowd of fans wait outside the Hamner home place in Schuyler on Saturday.
A crowd of fans wait outside the Hamner home place in Schuyler on Saturday.
Fans gather near the porch of the Hamner house to chat with Earl and Jon.
Fans gather near the porch of the Hamner house to chat with Earl and Jon.
Before heading over to the restored childhood home of Hamner, a special chruch service was held inside The Schuyler Baptist Church where Earl attended church as a young boy in the 30's
Before heading over to the restored childhood home of Hamner, a special chruch service was held inside The Schuyler Baptist Church where Earl attended church as a young boy in the 30's
Earl clutches an old light fixture preserved from the original church, given to him Saturday as a memento. Jon Walmsley watches in the background from a piano where he played hymns for the crowd.
Earl clutches an old light fixture preserved from the original church, given to him Saturday as a memento. Jon Walmsley watches in the background from a piano where he played hymns for the crowd.
Hamner was greeted by a packed house at The Schuyler Baptist Church Saturday morning.
Hamner was greeted by a packed house at The Schuyler Baptist Church Saturday morning.
Jon Walmsley plays the piano at Saturday's event in Schuyler. His wife Marion is to his left.
Jon Walmsley plays the piano at Saturday's event in Schuyler. His wife Marion is to his left.
Rev. Tom Fowler and Earl sing from a hymnal at Saturday morning's special service in Schuyler.
Rev. Tom Fowler and Earl sing from a hymnal at Saturday morning's special service in Schuyler.
Earl poses on the porch of his childhood home in Schuyler with his remaining siblings, the fan club president and Jon Walmsley with his wife Marion on the far right.
Earl poses on the porch of his childhood home in Schuyler with his remaining siblings, the fan club president and Jon Walmsley with his wife Marion on the far right.
Jon Walmsley (Jason) chats with a fan inside the old Hamner house in Schuyler.
Jon Walmsley (Jason) chats with a fan inside the old Hamner house in Schuyler.
Folks pile into The Waltons Mountain B & B Gift Shop Saturday during Earl's visit back to Schuyler.
Folks pile into The Waltons Mountain B & B Gift Shop Saturday during Earl's visit back to Schuyler.

After leaving Schuyler, Earl headed to the Nelson County Museum of History where a special display of memorabilia was on display honoring Earl for his work.

Earl looks over an emmy he received for his television work. It is on display at the museum. Woody Greenberg with the museum and a close personal friend of Earl's is in the background.
Earl looks over an emmy he received for his television work. It is on display at the museum. Woody Greenberg with the museum and a close personal friend of Earl's is in the background.
Earl along with his real life sister, Audrey and Paul Saunders look at a picture of Audrey she discovered in Paul's book, Heartbeats of Nelson.
Earl along with his real life sister, Audrey and Paul Saunders look at a picture of Audrey she discovered in Paul's book, Heartbeats of Nelson.

After visiting the museum, it was back to Charlottesville for a reunion dinner at The Doubletree. From there Earl heads to New York where he met his wife Jane decades ago, and later married. They will be celebrating their anniversary before heading back home to California.

Nelson Govs Win 18-14 Against William Campbell! : 11.7.09

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Photos By Paul Purpura : ©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : A welcome win Friday night as the Govs won against William Campbell High. Click any photo to enlarge.
Photos By Paul Purpura : ©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : A welcome win Friday night as the Govs won against William Campbell High. Click any photo to enlarge.


Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia
After a tough season so far with few wins, the Nelson County High Govs took it home with a win Friday night against William Campbell. The final score was 18-14.

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Next week The Govs play at Altavista.

Previous season coverage by clicking here.

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See you at next week’s game!

Cardinal Point Winery Annual Oyster Roast This Weekend!

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David Bernard of Nelson County, Virginia slurps up a yummy oyster at last year's annual roast.
David Bernard of Nelson County, Virginia slurps up a yummy oyster at last year's annual roast.

The weather will be perfect!!!

November 7, 2009 – November 8, 2009

6th Annual Oyster Roast at Cardinal Point

Live music and plenty of oysters from our friends at Rappahannock River Oyster Co.!

Music:

Saturday: The Cashmere Jungle Lords (surfabilly rock at its best)

Sunday: Jolie Fille (fun cajun punk)

Cover Charge:
$8.00* per person in Advance (Tickets go on sale in October)
$10.00 per person at the door
*$5.00 for Case Club members
(Cover charge includes a wine glass and free wine tasting; it does NOT include wine to fill your glass or oysters).
ADVANCE TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED IN THE TASTING ROOM AND ON OUR SHOP PAGE

12 noon to 5pm each day

John Boy Comes Home : Hamner At The Hamner Thursday Night : 11.6.09

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Photos By Tommy Stafford : ©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Mr. & Mrs. Paul Saunders (left) chat it up with Nelson County native, Earl Hamner, Jr. Thursday night during his homecoming at The Hamner Theater in Afton. : Click any photos to enlarge.
Photos By Tommy Stafford : ©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Mr. & Mrs. Paul Saunders (left) chat it up with Nelson County native, Earl Hamner, Jr. Thursday night during his homecoming at The Hamner Theater in Afton. : Click any photos to enlarge.

Afton
Nelson County, Virginia
Earl Hamner, Jr. best known as the creator of The Waltons television series on CBS returned home last night to his native Nelson County. Hamner was born on July 10, 1923 in Schuyler, Virginia. Earl turned 86 this past July. The Waltons was based loosely on his childhood experiences growing up here in Schuyler. (Waltons Mountain in the series)

Jeff & Tam Stone, owners of Wintergreen Winery, along with their daughters, greet Earl at the theater. Wintergreen provided wine for the reception. (BTW) Earl's favorite of all wines is Wintergreen's Black Rock Chardonnay
Jeff & Tam Stone, owners of Wintergreen Winery, along with their daughters, greet Earl at the theater. Wintergreen provided wine for the reception. (BTW) Earl's favorite of all wines is Wintergreen's Black Rock Chardonnay
Earl took to the stage in the theater to read lines the 2009 Homecoming cast. Hamner wrote the story which eventually led to The Waltons television series.
Earl took to the stage in the theater to read lines the 2009 Homecoming cast. Hamner wrote the story which eventually led to The Waltons television series.

Thursday night Earl returned to The Hamner Theater, which was named in his honor. Earl visited with fans first, then read lines from The Homecoming (the pilot that inspired The Waltons television series.) to a sold out crowd.

Yep. Junior Publisher, Adam Stafford, got the chance to meet Earl!
Yep. Junior Publisher, Adam Stafford, got the chance to meet Earl!
Earl autographs a book for a fan at Thursday night's reception.
Earl autographs a book for a fan at Thursday night's reception.
A fan stands in line clutching a book for an autograph Thursday night at The Hamner Theater.
A fan stands in line clutching a book for an autograph Thursday night at The Hamner Theater.

Earl will be making several other stops in the nearby vicinity as part of appearance coordinated by his international fan club based in South Carolina.

Previous coverage on Earl Hamner and The Hamner Theater by clicking here.

Steal the Glass & Lights Out Premier : Today @ Blue Mountain Brewery! : 11.5.09

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Today is Steal the Glass day at Blue Mountain Brewery. Buy a brew and keep the logo glass it comes in. Also, the release of our tasty Lights Out Holiday Ale. On draft and in six-packs.

Event Date: Thursday 5th of November 2009 – ALL DAY!

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

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

ON THE WEB: http://bluemountainbrewery.com/

EARL HAMNER TO KICK OFF “THE HOMECOMING” SEASON : Tonight! : 11.5.09

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Earl Hamner, whose TV adaptation of HEIDI once bumped off the air a pivotal late-season pro-football game between the Raiders and the Jets that was tied with 2 minutes to go, will be at the theater to show us how he did it.

At 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 5th, Earl, along with the cast of the upcoming production, will read from his play, THE HOMECOMING.

Afterwards, this consummate gentleman, who had, for multiple years, 30 million viewers watching his creation (THE WALTONS) every Thursday night, will answer questions about TV, John-Boy, life, love, FALCON CREST (Earl created that, too), Hollywood, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, and anything else you might be wondering about. He will also be signing copies of his books (available to purchase at the theater).

Reception 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Meet and greet Nelson’s native son, buy a book and have him sign it.
Reading 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Earl Hamner will read scenes from The Homecoming with the cast of the upcoming production. Followed by a Q&A with the author.

All tickets $50. Dessert and coffee, cash bar. EVENT SOLD OUT!

Proceeds will go to support the on-going work of the Hamner Theater.

Event Date: Thursday 5th of November 2009 06:00 PM

Location/Address: Hamner Theater

Contact Telephone Please call 434 361 1999 for more information

New Years Eve Dance @ Lovingston Firehouse : 12.31.09 : Doors Open @ 8PM

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Dance 12/31/2009 9:00 – 1:00 Doors open at 8:00pm. 18 yrs and older. BYOB $20.00 per ticket. High and Dry will be the band. Tickets on sale now. Call 434-326-6209.

Event Date: Thursday 31st of December 2009 08:00 PM

Location/Address: Lovingston Firehouse Lovingston, VA

Contact Telephone Please call 434-326-6209 for more information

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