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Wintergreen : Wintergreen Winery Wins Medals At Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
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Photography By Tommy Stafford
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Wintergreen Winery Wins Medals
Wintergreen, Virginia
Wintergreen Winery has been awarded three Silver medals at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition held in Rochester, New York on March 29 & 30. Silver medals were bestowed on their 2006 Black Rock Chardonnay Reserve, 2004 Cabernet Franc and their Raspberry dessert wine. In addition, Wintergreen’s 2005 Brent’s Mountain Merlot and 2006 Viognier were awarded Bronze medals.
Over forty five judges with national and international credentials judged over 2300 wines from across the United States and around the globe. Finger Lakes International is the only charity wine competition in the country with all profits benefiting Camp Good Days and Special Times, a program that helps children who suffer from cancer, aids, and severe abuse.
These wines are available for tasting at the winery which is located just ½ mile off Route 151 on Route 664 in Beech Grove. These wines will also be featured at Wintergreen Winery’s upcoming 15th Anniversary Celebration on April 26th and 27th from 10am to 6pm each day. Their popular Mill Hill Apple wine will be released at this event. The tasting room, gift shop and picnic area are open daily from 10am to 6pm. For more information or directions visit their website at www.WintergreenWinery.com or call (434) 361-2519.
Wintergreen And Nelson County, VA Weather : Wednesday : Sunny & Fair : More Rain Ahead
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Photography By Tommy Stafford
Nelson County Life Magazine ©2008
Rockfish River @ Wintergreen Winery
Beech Grove, Virginia
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There’s something about early Spring. You begin seeing hints of green, and then wham, snowflakes! Where did they come from. That’s part of the ritual in moving from Winter to warmer weather. It can’t really decide what it wants to do. But there’s one decision you don’t have to fret over, that’s stopping in at Ken & Yvonne Harris’ a.m. Fog on the Nelson-Albemarle Line along Route 151. They are as close to the farm as you can get!
Right now while Spring is still trying to make up it’s mind, they’ve already got; Asparagus, Lettuce, Cucumbers, STRAWBERRIES, strawberry onions (the best!!!), roasting potatoes, Idaho potatoes, carrots, green peppers, farm eggs, meat, & fresh baked bread.
And yea, they still have my favorite the trusty:
Local “Happy Steer†Hormone and Antibiotic Free Meat
-Local Hormone & Antibiotic Free ChickenNot to mention all of the other vegetables, annual, and perennial plants along with lots of fruit trees ready for the spring planting! Spring is here!
And have you seen that new beautiful farm market going up, they ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS NOW, and soon they’ll be featuring hot teas, coffee, muffins, and bread.
Visit them on the web at www.amfog.net or call them at 540-456-7100.
–TUESDAY’S High / Low at NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine in the Rockfish Valley : 79°/50° – RAIN TOTAL MARCH: 3.85″
–TUESDAY’S High / Low at NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation on Devil’s Knob @ Wintergreen Mountain : 64°/51° – RAIN TOTAL MARCH: 5.48″
–TUESDAY’S High / Low at NCL-Hatcreek Farm on Horseshoe Mountain @ Roseland, VA : °73/47° – RAIN TOTAL MARCH: 7.02″ station temporarily offline
–TUESDAY’S High / Low at NCL-Tiger Fuel @ Lovingston, VA : 73°/48° – RAIN: 0.00″ Monthly Total Unavailable
–TUESDAY’S High / Low at NCL-Delfosse Winery & Vineyard @ Faber, VA : 75°/49° – RAIN MARCH: 2.79″
–TUESDAY’S High / Low at NCL-Mini Tara Vineyards @ Arrington, VA : 75°/° – RAIN: 0.00 Monthly Total Unavailable
We’re back in the saddle here at NCL after a little computer trouble during the past 24 hours. Our NCL-Weathernet station here at the office is back up and running. It must be the week for computer gremlins, the station over at Wintergreen Winery in Beech Grove is having some issues this week as well. But I was over there yesterday with Jeff and it’s being looked into, should be back up soon. But look at the shot we took over there yesterday, at that point who cares about the computer, what a great day Tuesday ended up being.
After a cloudy damp start, the afternoon turned off very warm and partly cloudy with temperatures even going several degrees above predicted highs, with some locations flirting with 80°. Forecasted showers never developed during the daylight hours and only widely scattered showers occurred overnight Tuesday.
Today will be a mostly sunny day, but not as warm as yesterday due to a cold front that’s moved through keeping temperatures down with a cool northerly breeze. By tonight skies will go partly cloudy after midnight in advance of our next rainmaker that arrives by Thursday afternoon. As we near the end of the week temps warm back to the mid 60’s for afternoon highs.
Right now the second half of the coming weekend looks dry and fair.
Regional Current Surface Map via wunderground
Looking 12-24 Hours Ahead
Your Nelson County Life custom area forecast including: Beech Grove, Tyro, Whetstone Ridge and Afton
Wednesday: Early morning scattered clouds then mostly sunny and cooler.
* Highs Valley: 60-63°
*On the mountains: 51-54°
*Winds: N 10-15 MPH
*OVERNIGHT: Becoming partly cloudy and cold. Lows valley: 30-33° : Mountains: 24-27° : Winds: E-5 MPH
Thursday: Partly sunny early, then cloudy with rain developing in the afternoon.
* Highs Valley: 49-52°
*On the mountains: 48-51°
*Winds: SE 5-10 MPH
*OVERNIGHT: Rainy and cool. Lows valley: 43-47° : Mountains: 40-43° : Winds: SE-5 MPH.
The rest of the week into the weekend continues to have rain in the forecast until Sunday when skies become partly cloudy. Temps remain pretty fair during the period with mid 60’s for daytimes highs in the valley and around around 60° on the mountains. Overnight lows generally in the 40’s and 50’s.
Have a great Wednesday everyone!
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Datebook : Afton : Figure Sculpture Workshop : Flickinger Studios : Apr 26 & 27
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FIGURE SCULPTURE WORKSHOP @ FLICKINGER STUDIOS – Nelson County –
Rockfish Valley Community Center. Taught by Charles “Flick”
Flickinger. April 26 & 27, 2008. 10am- 60m. $230. 10%
discount for first time students. Call / email to sign-up.
434-361-2126, info@flickingerstudios.com,
www.flickingerstudios.com
Datebook : Roseland : Bethlehem UMC : Bake Sale Sat 4.12.08
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Bethlehem United Methodist Church
7539 Patrick Henry Highway
Roseland, VA 22967
434-277-5006
Come celebrate spring with us at “Spring Madness” on Saturday, April 12, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Delicious dinner: country style steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, baked apples, home baked rolls and desserts, tea and coffee.
Fun Contests: ladies decorate and wear your spring hat and gentlemen your spring ties and shirts. Be creative! Have fun!
Bake Sale – Delicious home baked breads, rolls, cakes, pies.
Donations will be used to replace the windows in the parsonage and repair the stained glass in the sanctuary.
Datebook : Wintergreen : Nature Foundation April 2008 Events
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Here’s what’s happening at The Wintergreen Nature Foundation in April 2008. Call 434-325-8169 with questions or for registration information.
April 5
10:00 AM Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen’s natural environment. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30am.
April 5
6:00 PM Rites of Spring French Gourmet Wine Dinner
Don’t miss this elegant wine dinner. Enjoy gourmet French cuisine paired with some of the best local wine in a scenic country setting. Includes dinner, wine pairings, wine glass, and discounts on wine purchases. Tickets are $85 with proceeds benefiting TWNF. Call 434-263-6100 for tickets.
TWNF is providing complimentary transportation to this event from the Trillium House. Space is limited. Call 434-325-7473 to reserve your transportation by noon, April 4.
April 12
10:00 AM Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen’s natural environment. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30am.
April 19
10:00 AM Mornings in the Mountains
Join a Foundation naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen’s natural environment. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30am.
April 19
10:00 AM Field Studies Institute: Living with Wildlife
The first in our series of hands-on adult educational opportunities. Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Black Bear Project Leader, Jaime Sadjecki will discuss life with our black bear neighbors and teach us to better understand and coexisting peacefully with them. Then join us on an excursion to the home of Phil Stokes, President of the Jefferson Chapter of the Native Plant Society. Tour his garden in Ivy, VA as he shows us the plants and strategies he uses to deal with white-tailed deer. $50 members, $60 non-members, register by April 16.
April 22
9:00 AM Earth Day
Learn more about our Mother Earth with a scavenger hunt designed to get everyone exploring the world around us. Pick up your scavenger hunt sheet at the Trillium House or at the front desk in the Mountain Inn.
April 23
9:00 AM Ecological Footprints
Take the quiz to evaluate your life’s environmental footprint; we’ll have the computer waiting for you. The fun and interactive website will help you take simple steps toward a more earth-friendly life.
April 24
9:00 AM Litter Bugs
Give Mother Earth a face-lift and get your pick of prizes. Stop by the Trillium House to get a trash bag and suggestions of trails that need the most attention. Fill your bag with litter and come back to claim your prize.
April 25
9:00 AM Arbor Day
Plant a tree to hug. Stop by the Trillium House to pick up a free tree seedling with planting and care instructions. Supplies are limited; first come first serve. Trees courtesy of the US Forest Service.
April 26
10:00 AM Mornings in the Mountains: Earth Day Style
Join a Foundation naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the natural environment, see where people fit into the picture, and discover easy ways we can lessen our impact on the world around us. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30am.
April 26
8:00 AM A Cradle for Democracy Tour
If you enjoyed learning about the fascinating Revolutionary War era history of Nelson County during the Winter Lecture Series, don’t miss this opportunity to see the historical homes and places first hand. We will visit several sites from the plays such as Soldier’s Joy, Level Green, and Old Keys Church. $35 members, $45 non-members, includes lunch, register by April 23.
April 30
9:00 AM Fortune’s Cove Hike with Dr. Chip Morgan
Join Chip on this beautiful hike near Lovingston to see a unique collection of fringe trees and discuss the geologic history and impact of Hurricane Camille. Wear hiking attire and bring a bag lunch and plenty of water. $15 members, $20 non-members, register by noon April 29.
Datebook : Lovingston : Spaghetti Dinner and Concert Featuring The Collegians -April 4, 2008
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Nelson County High Music Department
Friday April 4th
Spaghetti Dinner and Concert Featuring The Collegians
Dinner 5:30 – 7:30
Concert 8:00 – 10:00
Adult Dinner and Concert – $15.00
Adult Concert Only – $10.00
Child (6-12yrs) Dinner and Concert – $10.00
Child (6-12yrs) Concert Only – $6.00
To get tickets or more information call Taylor Ashley at 434-962-5132 or call the school 434-263-8317
Datebook : Piney River : MINI-TRIATHLON : Sat – April 12, 2008
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Photography By Paul Purpura
Nelson County Life Magazine ©2008
Piney River Mini-Triathlon 2007
Piney River, VA
PINEY RIVER MINI-TRIATHLON
It’s time for the annual Piney River Mini-Triathlon – Saturday, April 12, 2008 sponsored by Nelson Co. Rec. Dept.
Go to the race website for complete information at www.NelsonCountyVa.org/PRTriath.
Here are the main details:
Registration: 9:30 – 11:00 AM at the Virginia Blue Ridge Rail Trail Lower Parking Lot off Rose Mill Road.
Start: Same location as registration (above), 11:30 AM
Finish: Virginia Blue Ridge Rail Trail Head on Rt. 151.
Awards Ceremony: 1:15 PM at the trail head.
Awards: for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers.
Run 1.6 miles alongside the beautiful Piney River.
Paddle 1 mile on the Piney’s Class I – II rapids.
Bike 2.5 miles – 3/4 mile up Old Rose Mill Road alongside the Piney River and 1.75 miles up the Blue Ridge Rail Trail.
Classes:
Solo – Youth and Adult, male and female
Teams – All Male, All Female and Coed.
If you prefer not to race just come for the fun or to help out.
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Also, don’t miss the NELSON DOWNRIVER RACE on Saturday, May 3, 2008.
Suitable for paddlers from Novice to Expert.
8 miles on the beautiful Lower Tye River.
See www.NelsonCountyVa.org/NelDRace for details.
Datebook : Lovingston : Rapunzel’s April 2008 Events
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Rapunzel’s Coffee & Books
April 2008 Schedule of Events
Www.rapunzelscoffee.com 434.263.6660
4/4: CryBaby (8pm, no cover) acoustic rock/Americana.
4/5: Jim Waive (8pm/$5). Country/americana.
4/9: Introductory book group meeting (5:30pm) Call CJ for details
434-962-1871
4/11: Open Mic night (8pm, open to all)
4/12: Pixy Led (8pm, $5) All-girl irish/folk/americana band.
4/18: Paul Brunett (8pm/no cover) singer-songwriter.
4/19: 1-4pm Harmony Workshop with Sheridan Malone $20
4/19: The Deer Creek Boys (8pm, $5) traditional bluegrass & gospel.
4/25: Lindsey Osborne and Erin James (8pm, no cover) singer-songwriters.
4/26: Mischling (featuring members of the UVa klezmer ensemble) 8pm/$5.
Open Jam every Wednesday, 7pm.
Belly Dance classes every Wednesday, 6:30pm.
Wintergreen & Nelson County, VA Weather : Tuesday : T-Showers By PM & Warmer
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Forecast By Tommy Stafford – Nelson County Life Magazine
Regional Animated Radar
Ok the good news and the not so good news. First the good news! Our NCL Weathernet Station is back online and reporting from the Rockfish Valley again (see the upper left of your screen) I replaced and installed the new hard drive last night. The bad news, it was late, very late finishing up, leaving little time for custom weather, therefore you’ll be left with a generic forecast for today.
Generally speaking it will be a warmer day with light showers in the morning with better chances of rain in the afternoon, with scattered thundershowers. More info later on.
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There’s something about early Spring. You begin seeing hints of green, and then wham, snowflakes! Where did they come from. That’s part of the ritual in moving from Winter to warmer weather. It can’t really decide what it wants to do. But there’s one decision you don’t have to fret over, that’s stopping in at Ken & Yvonne Harris’ a.m. Fog on the Nelson-Albemarle Line along Route 151. They are as close to the farm as you can get!
Right now while Spring is still trying to make up it’s mind, they’ve already got; Asparagus, Lettuce, Cucumbers, STRAWBERRIES, strawberry onions (the best!!!), roasting potatoes, Idaho potatoes, carrots, green peppers, farm eggs, meat, & fresh baked bread.
And yea, they still have my favorite the trusty:
Local “Happy Steer†Hormone and Antibiotic Free Meat
-Local Hormone & Antibiotic Free ChickenNot to mention all of the other vegetables, annual, and perennial plants along with lots of fruit trees ready for the spring planting! Spring is here!
And have you seen that new beautiful farm market going up, they ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS NOW, and soon they’ll be featuring hot teas, coffee, muffins, and bread.
Visit them on the web at www.amfog.net or call them at 540-456-7100.
Regional Current Surface Map via wunderground
Looking 12-24 Hours Ahead
NWS Valley Forecast
TUESDAY…PATCHY FOG IN THE MORNING. PERIODS OF LIGHT RAIN WITH
PATCHY DRIZZLE IN THE MORNING…THEN SHOWERS LIKELY IN THE
AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
CHANCE OF RAIN 80 PERCENT.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SHOWERS LIKELY WITH A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING…THEN PARTLY CLOUDY AFTER MIDNIGHT.
LOWS AROUND 40. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH…BECOMING NORTHWEST
AFTER MIDNIGHT. CHANCE OF RAIN 60 PERCENT.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR IN THE EVENING…THEN BECOMING
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.THURSDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS
AROUND 50.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN
THE LOWER 40S.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 60S.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER 60S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S.
.SUNDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 40.
.MONDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.
NWS Mountain Forecast:
.TUESDAY…CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG IN THE MORNING. PERIODS OF LIGHT RAIN
WITH PATCHY DRIZZLE IN THE MORNING…THEN SHOWERS LIKELY IN THE
AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY IN THE EVENING…THEN BECOMING PARTLY
CLOUDY. RAIN SHOWERS LIKELY WITH A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE
EVENING. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
.THURSDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S.
HIGHS IN THE MID 40S.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS IN
THE LOWER 60S.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER
40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S.
Have a great Tuesday everyone!
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