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Wintergreen Nature Foundation : Holiday Lantern Tour : Dec 17th – Canceled

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December 17 5PM Holiday Lantern Tour of The Frontier Culture Museum

The Museum features six permanent, outdoor exhibits comprised of original farm buildings from Britain, Germany, and Virginia. These buildings have been carefully documented, dismantled, transported to Virginia, and restored. Understanding these Old World origins of early immigrants to America, of how these immigrants lived in their homelands, how they came to America, and how the way-of-life they created together on the American frontier has shaped the success of the United States. During the Lantern tour, each exhibit will feature a play depicting life as it would have been during that time period. Dinner to follow at Mill Street Grill. Bring money for dinner. $25 members, $35 non-members. You’ll need to register by December 5.

Hike The Perimeter With Wintergreen Nature Foundation : Nov 12th

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November 12 10AM Wintergreen’s Perimeter Trail Club –

NEW! Join TWNF as we trek along “The Perimeter”! Thirteen miles of rugged terrain is daunting for any hiker so we will tackle this challenge in sections. Each quarterly calendar for the next year will include a segment of “The Perimeter”. Those sturdy and persistent enough to accomplish the entire hike series will receive a commemorative reward. The autumn portion of the hike will cover from the Old AT at the intersection with Laurel Springs Dr. to the Pond Hollow trail. Each portion of “The Perimeter” will include a section of difficult hiking so come prepared with plenty of water and an adventurous attitude. $4 members, $8 non-members. Bring water. Register by Tuesday at noon.

Wintergreen Homes Tour : November 8th & 9th

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November 8-9 Wintergreen Homes Tour

Five beautiful homes have been selected to be featured on the 1st Holiday Home and Wine Tour November 8-9th from 1-4pm. The Home Tour includes tastings of Nelson County Wines, a complimentary wine glass, and snacks. Tickets are available at The Wintergreen Nature Foundation or by calling 800-266-2444. Please visit www.wintergreenresort.com for more information.

Montpelier : Wintergreen Nature Foundation : November 2nd

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November 2 10AM Montpelier

Step back in time with a visit to newly renovated Montpelier, home of the Father of the Constitution, James Madison.

Tour the Gilmore Farm, home of George Gilmore, born a slave at Montpelier, and take a fascinating tour of the 1863-64 Confederate Winter Encampment Site. Tour led by Montpelier Interpreter Jayne E. Blair, author of two books on the Civil War.

A great trip guaranteed! Bring a bag lunch (there is a small café onsite) and money for dinner in Charlottesville. $30 members, $40 non-members. You’ll need to register by Thursday, October 30.

Lovingston : Spooky Night!

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Photos By Diana Garland : Halloween Night in Lovingston, Virginia
Photos By Diana Garland : Halloween Night in Lovingston, Virginia

It was a spooky night all across Nelson County , from The Rockfish Valley to Lovingston. Our Spooktacular, Diana Garland, grabbed these shots from the haunted house there. I’m scared now! Thanks Diana!

Thanksgiving Dinner : Stoney Creek Bar & Grill : November 27th 2008

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Thanksgiving Dinner Menu At Stoney Creek Bar and Grill November 27, 2008 : Click For Larger
Thanksgiving Dinner Menu At Stoney Creek Bar and Grill November 27, 2008 : Click for Larger

Stoney Creek Bar and Grill on the web by clicking here.

Halloween Party At Rockfish Valley Volunteer F.D.

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Photos by Yvette Stafford : The ghosts and goblins were out in full force Friday night at RVVFD's Community Halloween Party.
Photos by Yvette Stafford : The ghosts and goblins were out in full force Friday night at RVVFD's Community Halloween Party.

Friday night’s weather was perfect across Nelson and Central Virginia for trick or treating! At The Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire Department in Afton, they had loads of fun at their Community Halloween Party! But not too scary! Boo!

Kids got the chance to be really scary Friday night at RVVFD.
Kids got the chance to be really scary Friday night at RVVFD.

See you at next year’s party!

BPL : Verizon Agrees to Proceed In Providing Internet Backbone For IBEC

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Photo By NCL : Part of the equipment that marries IBEC to the Verizon network at the Martins Store Substation
Photo By NCL : Part of the equipment that marries IBEC to the Verizon network at the Martins Store Substation

NCL received word late Friday afternoon from Asa Gage, Director of Network Operations, at IBEC in Alabama, of notification by Verizon that – they (Verizon) would proceed with installation of specialty circuits to connect the BPL network to the internet. We have been telling you about the stand off for weeks here.

The brief e-mail to NCL late Friday from IBEC said:

“Verizon has given us a commitment to proceed. They are supposed to begin installing the remaining two sites and will finish MS1 after testing for GPR.”

We have asked for clarification as to what “GPR” means, but know the “MS1” reference to mean the primary installation at The Martin’s Store Substation at the intersection of VA Route 151 & 6 E.

Verizon, has not, verified this to NCL as of this post.

More as we know.

Safety Day At Tye River Elementary School

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Photo Courtesy Of, Betsy Smith,  Air Care-5 : Preparing for landing at Tye River Elementary School
Photo Courtesy Of, Betsy Smith, Air Care-5 : Preparing for landing at Tye River Elementary School

A clear Fall sky made for the perfect morning at Tye River Elementary School as Air Care-5 based out of Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, transitioned for a landing. Friday, students got the chance to see all kinds of emergency workers in action.

Members of the Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department demonstrate how they get injured people out of a car wreck.
Members of the Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department demonstrate how they get injured people out of a car wreck.
Students line up for a chance to look inside Air Care-5.
Students line up for a chance to look inside Air Care-5.
Stuart Smith of Wintergreen Fire Department shows students some of the gear on used their ladder truck.
Stuart Smith of Wintergreen Fire Department shows students some of the gear used on their ladder truck.
Frank Ott of Wintergreen F.D. demonstrates how firemen light up the scene at night.
Frank Ott of Wintergreen F.D. demonstrates how firemen light up the scene at night.
Students check out the new ladder truck used by Wintergreen.
Students check out the new ladder truck used by Wintergreen.
The morning long demonstration gives school students a complete feel for what emergency workers do in their daily careers.
The morning long demonstration gives school students a complete feel for what emergency workers do in their daily careers.

Route 151 Meeting At RVCC : November 12th 2008 @ 7PM

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North District Supervisor Tommy Harvey and Central District Supervisor Connie Brennan will hold a town hall meeting at the Rockfish Valley Community Center at 7 p.m. to discuss Va. 151 and other topics.

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