Tyro
Nelson County, Virginia
For over 3 decades people anxiously await the annual Flippin-Seaman Apple Butter Makin’ Festival in Tyro, Virginia. That’s on the Crabtree Falls Highway on the way up to Montebello. The festival is held on two dates in October. The first this year was October 3rd, the next date will be later in the month on Saturday October 17th from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Apple Butter is still made over outdoor fires at the annual festival.
All kinds of activities take place in addition to the apple butter making. The festival has become a tradition for families from all over the region.
A snapshot of our Greensheet.us widget on the homepage of Nelson County Life.com
Nelson County, Virginia
For the past several months you’ve probably noticed the www.Greensheet.us widget on our site off to the right. This is one of the coolest things to come along. Free online classifieds! And your classified ad just might appear on (page 39) of Nelson County Life Magazine.
Tons of folks have sold thousands and thousands of $$$ worth of merchandise, simply by entering it on www.greensheet.us. And you can even upload your own photo, if you want.
Go ahead, get rid of that stuff around the house or cluttering up the garage and make some green!
The Wintergreen Nature Foundations’s 1st annual fall greenhouse sale. Fall is a great time for planting. Large selection of native flowering plants and ferns. Buy 4 get 1 free (excluding ferns and woody plants). 9-2 pm.
Event Date: Saturday 3rd of October 2009 09:00 AM
Location/Address: Rte 664 behindRogers Accounting & across from Wintergreen Winery
Contact Telephone Please call 434-32-7208 for more information
The Hamner Theater presents three performances of Glengarry Glen Ross, by David Mamet, from Thursday, Oct. 15 to Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m.
David Mamet’s portrait of desperation in a world of cutthroat real estate deals, is as pertinent today as it was when it won the Pulitzer prize 25 years ago. There will be just three performances at the Hamner of this Live Arts production, directed by Hamner Theater Co-Artistic Director, Boomie Pedersen.
The cast features Jim Johnston, Chris Patrick, Kevin O’Donnell, Harold Langsom, Michael Volpendesta, Bill LeSueur and Scott Dunn.
“A chillingly funny indictment of a world in which you are what you sell.” (Guardian)
Performances will take place Thu. – Sat. at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are suggested, call (434)361-1999. Visit www.thehamnertheater.com for more information.
There will be a special, free performance by HIT, the Hamner Improv Troupe, following Friday’s show.
Event Date: Saturday 17th of October 2009 07:30 PM
Location/Address: Hamner Theater
Contact Telephone Please call 434 361 1999 for more information
The Hamner Theater announces three performances of Glengarry Glen Ross, by David Mamet, from Thursday, Oct. 15 to Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m.
David Mamet’s portrait of desperation in a world of cutthroat real estate deals, is as pertinent today as it was when it won the Pulitzer prize 25 years ago. There will be just three performances at the Hamner of this Live Arts production, directed by Hamner Theater Co-Artistic Director, Boomie Pedersen.
The cast features Jim Johnston, Chris Patrick, Kevin O’Donnell, Harold Langsom, Michael Volpendesta, Bill LeSueur and Scott Dunn.
“A chillingly funny indictment of a world in which you are what you sell.” (Guardian)
Performances will take place Thu. – Sat. at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are suggested, call (434)361-1999. Visit www.thehamnertheater.com for more information.
There will be a special, free performance by HIT, the Hamner Improv Troupe, following Friday’s show.
Event Date: Friday 16th of October 2009 07:30 PM
Location/Address: Hamner Theater
Contact Telephone Please call 434 361 1999 for more information
The Hamner Theater presents three performances of Glengarry Glen Ross, by David Mamet, from Thursday, Oct. 15 to Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m.
David Mamet’s portrait of desperation in a world of cutthroat real estate deals, is as pertinent today as it was when it won the Pulitzer prize 25 years ago. There will be just three performances at the Hamner of this Live Arts production, directed by Hamner Theater Co-Artistic Director, Boomie Pedersen.
The cast features Jim Johnston, Chris Patrick, Kevin O’Donnell, Harold Langsom, Michael Volpendesta, Bill LeSueur and Scott Dunn.
“A chillingly funny indictment of a world in which you are what you sell.” (Guardian)
Performances will take place Thu. – Sat. at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are suggested, call (434)361-1999. Visit www.thehamnertheater.com for more information.
There will be a special, free performance by HIT, the Hamner Improv Troupe, following Friday’s show.
Event Date: Thursday 15th of October 2009 07:30 PM
Location/Address: Hamner Theater
Contact Telephone Please call 434 361 1999 for more information
Wintergreen
Nelson County, Virginia
A big congrats to members of Wintergreen Rescue after competing in the state rescue convention held last weekend at Virginia Beach. Wintergreen Fire & Rescue Chief, Curtis Sheets, tells us they entered four different contests.
-Emergency Vehicle Operations
-Rescue Team
– Website of the Year
-Advanced Life Support Call of the Year
In the rescue team category: “Essentially, this could be called “rope rescue.” The mock scenario included two patients working beneath a bridge when they fell and were dangling from their harness 60′ above a ravine. Our team of 6 had to safely package them and get them to the ground in less than one hour. Our team placed fourth. Just completing the problem their first time competing is a huge deal. I’m very proud of our team and the countless hours they put into practicing. I also very much appreciate the efforts of Robin Root, our in-house rope instructor who has served as their coach. Our website shows the full list of team members. Those who competed were Jared McNeal, Jeremiah Fish, Deryk Botkin, Jeremy McNeal, Robbie Hubbard, and Mike Riddle. It is also worth mentioning that we have partnered with Montebello Rescue Squad on this effort and they have members actively practicing with our team.,” Chief Sheets says.
On the Advanced Life Support Call of the Year, Wintergreen was named the best. “I’m happy to say that we were awarded first-place in this category. The award submission is quite amazing,” Chief Sheets continues. The call involved a young UVA student who rode his bicycle into the path of an oncoming car on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Every aspect of the call, including response times, quality of care, and more are considered by the judging panel.
Chief Sheets went on to say that staff member, and EVOC Instructor Mike Riddle competed against over 30 competitors. This contest involves a written test as well as a vehicle operations course. Mike placed 11th.
Chief Sheets praised Mike Riddle who has been improving the squad’s website over the past year. (http://www.wtgfireresq.org/) And he recognized volunteer Amy Markham. “Amy has been with us for just a few years. She serves as the highest ranking officer for our district within the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads. Amy was recognized as being “Vice President of the Year” and was also recognized for submitting the best reports for the year’s worth of activities for District 1. There are 10 District Vice Presidents,” Chief Sheets added.
Neighboring Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad won the highly prestigious Agency of the Year award.
Congrats again to Wintergreen Rescue and all of the squads!
Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Roseland will hold our annual fall dinner and bake sale on Saturday, October 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Menu will be country style steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, baked apples, homemade rolls and dessert, tea and coffee.
Takeout meals are available and if you like, you may call ahead to place your order. The number is 434-277-5006. Please leave your name and a call back number.
Cost of the dinner is by donation and all donations for the dinner benefit missions.
The bake sale is sponsored by the United Methodist Women. Bake sale items are individually priced and the proceeds support church events and local, national and international missions.
All are invited and we hope to see you on the 10th!
Event Date: Saturday 10th of October 2009 04:16 PM
Location/Address: Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 7539 Patrick Henry Hwy, Roseland, VA 22967
Contact Telephone Please call 434-277-5006 for more information
The American Red Cross will be at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Roseland for our fall blood drive on Wednesday, October 7, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. They will be setup in the fellowship hall. Please take an hour of your time to come by and help save lives. Thank you to everyone who supports our blood drives each year. YOU ARE APPRECIATED!
Event Date: Wednesday 7th of October 2009 03:52 PM
Location/Address: Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 7539 Patrick Henry Hwy, Roseland, VA 22967
Contact Telephone Please call 434-277-5006 for more information
