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Thursday Weather : Wintergreen, BRP & Nelson County, VA : Showers then sunny & cooler for weekend

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REFRESH Nelson County Life Magazine HERE for the latest updates:

Weathercast by Tommy Stafford, Nelson County Life Magazine

AUDIO VERSION OF FORECAST (PC users click play button twice)

Photography by Judy Serkes
www.NelsonCountyLife.com : Copyright 2007
Nelson County, Virginia – Sunset
nelson sunset

Thanks again to Judy Serkes our resident photographer in the Woods Mill area that sent us the beautiful picture above. I think this is a sunset from that area. A hot one as she described it! Wednesday was another hot day with many 90’s across the area. Some areas even saw a little shower as daytime heating produced those garden variety afternoon & evening thunderstorms. But unfortunately most areas remained dry. Today our chances for rain increase and become better later in the afternoon into tonight. By Friday the cold front bringing us the chance for showers moves east and cooler high pressure builds in just in time for the weekend. I am not overly impressed with the possible rain amounts at this point. I can’t rule out some severe storms with this system especially if we get plenty of early morning sun, but there just doesn’t seem to be much punch to this one, but anything is certainly better than nothing! Be looking for temps in the 70’s by the weekend.

Still watching Tropical Storm Karen out in the Atlantic. She has managed to get some winds as high as 70 MPH from time to time, but is now encountering that nasty wind shear we talked about on Wednesday. Like I said then she’ll have to withstand some pretty intense wind shear before much else can happen. Several other areas of disturbed weather you can check out by clicking here. Again not a threat anytime soon, but we’ll be watching.

Tropical Storm Karen projected 5 day path

And for those of you keeping score at home, The numbers as of 11:59 PM EDT last night

*NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine : Greenfield / Afton, VA
Wednesday High: 93.6°
0.00″ of rain

*NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation : Devil’s Knob, VA
Wednesday High: 84.0°
0.00″ of rain

*NCL-Wintergreen Winery @ the foot of Wintergreen Mountain in Beech Grove, VA
Wednesday High: 95.7°
0.00″ of rain>

*Covesville Store : Covesville, VA
Wednesday High: 89.4°
0.00″ of rain

*NCL-Tiger Fuel – Lovingston, VA
Wednesday High: 92.7°
0.00″ of rain

*NCL-Mini Tara Vineyards : Arrington, VA
Wednesday High: N/A°
0.00″ of rain

Today’s Forecast Map

The National Forecast Map shows a cold front approaching from the west today. Thursday will still be a fairly warm day with some upper 80’s in some locations. As the front draws closer expect an increase in shower and thunderstorm activity. By Friday cooler high pressure will build in behind the front setting us up for a nice weekend.

Local forecast
*Today Scattered clouds early then becoming mostly cloudy with a chance for showers & thunderstorms across 40% of the area.
*High temps in Woods Mill, Faber, & Tyro around 88°
*On the mountains above 2000 feet along the BRP, Montebello, Wintergreen, Devil’s Knob, and Love, Becoming mostly cloudy with showers & t-storms.
Highs top out around 80°
Winds: SW 4-6 MPH

*Tonight Mostly cloudy and mild with scattered thundershowers across 40% of the area.
*Lows valley around 63°
*On the mountains overnight low near 62°
*Winds: Light-SW becoming NW by morning

Friday Lingering showers early then becoming mostly sunny by afternoon.
*Highs valley 84°
*On the mountains around 74°
Winds: NNW MPH 5-10 with higher gusts
*Friday night: Mostly clear & cool – Lows generally around 50° valley & 48° mountains.
Winds: Becoming L & V

The weekend looks dry with daytime highs in the low and mid 80’s valley – on the mountains low and mid 70’s – Overnight lows – upper 40’s to low 50’s° valley and mid 40’s mountains.

Whenever or wherever severe weather or news breaks out, we’ll have the latest watches, warnings, and coverage affecting Nelson County, Wintergreen, and nearby counties.

Have a great Thursday!

Know your Nelson.COM
-T-

Datebook : Lovingston : Food for the Holidays Block Party : 9-29-07

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Be sure to bring your lawn chairs!
For additional info: e-mail: info-at-lovingstonopry.com
www.lovingstonopry.com
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Wednesday Weather : Wintergreen, BRP, & Nelson County, VA : One more hot day, rain, then milder

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REFRESH Nelson County Life Magazine HERE for the latest updates:

Weathercast by Tommy Stafford, Nelson County Life Magazine

AUDIO VERSION OF FORECAST (PC users click play button twice)

Updated 1:35 PM EDT : Scattered showers may affect the area late today. Most areas will remain dry, but afternoon heating has caused some tiny showers to crop up. Better chances for rain are still Thursday.

Photography by Tommy Stafford
www.NelsonCountyLife.com : Copyright 2007
Delicacy @ Basic Necessities
Nellysford, Virginia
Possum wide

Possum close
Above top photo left, Sarah Leake, and Kay Pfaltz of Basic Necessities in Nellysford, show off one of their latest delicacies added to the menu. As most of you know, Kay has been gone for the past week in France. When she returned, she added South Carolina Potted Possum to the menu since it has been requested so much over the past year or so. (Okay just kidding!) Actually this was something we got about a week ago and gave to Kay. Don’t ask!

Tuesday was another day unlike Fall. Summer is still holding on and will again today. Our NCL-Weathernet station on Devil’s Knob at The Wintergreen Nature Foundation even made it to 86 degrees on Tuesday afternoon. But … changes are on the way within the next 48 hours. A cold front is working it’s way toward Virginia from the west bringing a roughly 50-50 chance for rain Thursday into Thursday night. If we don’t get it then, we probably won’t have another shot for several days unless something tropical pops up. By the weekend temperature will feel much more like Autumn versus Summer.

I continue to watch numerous areas of disturbed weather out in the Atlantic. There is no immediate threat right now to the U.S. Eastern Coast, but they can’t be totally written off either. Tropical Storm Karen continues to maintain strength, but conditions over the next several days look to squash her from becoming a hurricane. She’ll have to withstand some pretty intense wind shear later this week before much else can happen. Not impossible, but not likely either. Another area of disturbed weather way, way out in the Atlantic is wandering around as well. We’ll see what this one does too. Current images of the projected paths are below.

Tropical Storm Karen project 5 day path

Invest 97 area of disturbed weather in Atlantic

And for those of you keeping score at home, The numbers as of 11:59 PM EDT last night

*NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine : Greenfield / Afton, VA
Tuesday High: 93.7°
0.00″ of rain

*NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation : Devil’s Knob, VA
Tuesday High: 86.1°
0.00″ of rain

*NCL-Wintergreen Winery @ the foot of Wintergreen Mountain in Beech Grove, VA
Monday High: 94.6°
0.00″ of rain>

*NCL-Delfossee Winery & Vineyard : Near Hickory Creek : Faber, VA
Monday High: N/A°
0.00″ of rain

*Covesville Store : Covesville, VA
Monday High: 89.7°
0.00″ of rain

*NCL-Tiger Fuel – Lovingston, VA
Monday High: 93.4°
0.00″ of rain

*NCL-Mini Tara Vineyards : Arrington, VA
Monday High: 83.8°
0.00″ of rain

Today’s Forecast Map

The National Forecast Map shows high pressure still in control of our weather pulling in warm humid air from the south. It holds on today but weakens tonight in advance of a cold front working toward us providing chances for rain Thursday & Thursday night.

Local forecast
*Today Scattered morning clouds then sunny & continued hot.
*High temps in Nellysford, Crozet, & Colleen again around 90°
*On the mountains above 2000 feet along the BRP, Montebello, Wintergreen, Devil’s Knob, and Love, Morning clouds, then mostly sunny and warm.
Highs top out around 80°
Winds: SSW 5-10 MPH

*Tonight Partly cloudy and mild. Increasingly cloudy by daylight.
*Lows valley around 63°
*On the mountains overnight low near 64° due to the blanket of clouds in the higher elevations.
*Winds: Light-S

Thursday Partly cloudy early, mostly cloudy in the afternoon with a 40% chance of showers or thunderstorms.
*Highs valley 86°
*On the mountains around 78°
Winds: SW 3-5 MPH
*Thursday night: Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers & thunderstorms, mild – Lows generally around 62° valley & 58° mountains.
Winds: Light-W becoming NW by morning

The remainder of the week into the weekend look for a lingering shower Friday morning, with decreasing clouds as the day wears on. Highs in the valley low 80’s – on the mountains around 75° – Overnight lows – low 50’s° valley and upper 40’s mountains. The upcoming weekend looks dry and seasonal with daytime highs in the mid 70’s valley and around 70 mountains.

Whenever or wherever severe weather or news breaks out, we’ll have the latest watches, warnings, and coverage affecting Nelson County, Wintergreen, and nearby counties.

Have a great Wednesday!

Know your Nelson.COM
-T-

Datebook : Lovingston : This weekend @ Rapunzel’s : 9-28 & 29

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Friday, September 28: Blue Stone Sky takes the stage for their first
performance at Rapunzel’s. Blue Stone Sky sprang into being in September 2006. Julie
and Kevin Caran had been playing music here and there in Harrisonburg under
the name The Professors Caran, but had long imagined having a band with more
harmonies, more instrumentation, and more members. They began collaborating with
their friend Sarah Cheverton, a former member of the regionally celebrated
folk ensemble Windfall, and soon decided to stick together as blue stone sky.
The band member’s influences include James Taylor, Carole King, Barenaked
Ladies, Girlyman, The Ditty Bops, Adrienne Young, CSNY, Indigo Girls, Ani, and
pretty much anything in the folk rock genre.
The show starts at 8pm/no cover.

Saturday, September 29: Deja Moo and Front Street.
Deja Moo brings us a high-energy mix of folk, oldtime, and original music
they like to call “Deja Moosic.” Front Street brings us a sweet, harmonic
blend of folk and Americana covers and lovely originals. Together, these two
bands are sure to complement each other and create a wonderful evening. The
show starts at 8pm/$5.
www.dejamoo.us

Rapunzel’s Coffee & Books
www.rapunzelscoffee.com
434-263-6660

Datebook : Lovingston : Ballroom Dancing : Oct & Nov 2007

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BALLROOM DANCING

OCTOBER
Mondays, October 8, 15, and 22 offer East Coast Swing lessons (7:15 – 8:00 at the Nelson Center in Lovingston). East Coast Swing is a fast dance related to the 1950’s jitterbug! It is a great dance for all those oldies songs, big band tunes and contemporary music too! We will cover the basic step, new patterns, and styling to make you look great on the dance floor. Practice your skills at our Costume Practice Party on October 29 (7:30 – 9:30). Light refreshments included.

$30/person – includes the practice dance

NOVEMBER
Mondays, November 5, 12, and 19 we will learn the Fox Trot (7:15 – 8:00 at the Nelson Center in Lovingston). Christmas is right around the corner! Show off your Fox Trot skills at your next Holiday party. Fox Trot is a smooth dance that can be danced to lots of different music. Don’t forget to come to the practice party on November 26 (7:30 – 9:30). Light refreshments included.

$30/person – includes the practice dance

JUST WANT TO PRACTICE?
Can’t make it to the lessons? Had lessons in the past? Already know how to ballroom dance? You’re invited to our practice dances held on the last Monday in October and November. All practice dances are 7:30 -9:30 at the Nelson Center in Lovingston and include light refreshments. Our October dance will be a Costume party! We may even have a Dress-up (semi-formal) Holiday dance in December. Information regarding a December dance will be forthcoming.

Dance (without the monthly lessons) is $8/person

Datebook : Wintergreen : Nature Foundation October Events

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October Dates to Remember
October 3 Old Rag Hike
Back by popular demand, Chip Morgan will lead a hike to Old Rag.

October 5 14th Annual Golf Classic
There is still time to register call Jen at 434-325-7453 or online at www.twnf.org.

October 13 Fall Foliage Festival
Celebrate all that autumn has to offer at The Wintergreen Nature Foundation’s Fall Foliage Festival. Special hikes and activities will get you in tune with nature and learn how the forest is changing to prepare for winter.

Datebook : Wintergreen : Ryan Zimmerman Hosts 2nd Annual Golf Tournament : 10-6-07

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Washington Nationals Star Ryan Zimmerman
Hosts 2nd Annual Golf Tournament At Wintergreen Resort
To Support Battle Against Multiple Sclerosis

WINTERGREEN, VA—Washington Nationals star third baseman Ryan Zimmerman is hosting his ziMS Foundation Golf Outing on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Wintergreen Resort, to promote awareness of Multiple Sclerosis, a disease his mother has battled since 1995.

“My family has given me the support to fulfill my dreams. I hope can make a real impact in the life of my family as well as many others afflicted by MS,” said Zimmerman, the former University of Virginia standout who leads the Nationals in home runs and RBI this season. Zimmerman currently serves as president of the ziMS Foundation, which he started to raise money and awareness for MS. His mother, Cheryl Zimmerman, is on the Board of Directors, as is his father, Keith Zimmerman.

The golf outing, co-hosted by ESPN 840 AM in Charlottesville, Va., features events on and off the course. Each player receives a gift bag from Callaway Golf and may participate in instructional sessions prior to play with the Wintergreen Golf Academy staff. A 9 a.m. shotgun starts the 18-hole tournament, which includes contests and prizes, with awards luncheon and silent auction following play at the Devils Knob Grill. Prizes include vacations to Wintergreen Resort and tickets to University of Virginia football games, as well as 2008 Washington Nationals games. Zimmerman will be on hand to welcome participants and support the event.

Registration is $75 per player or $299 per foursome. Entry forms are available online at www.thesportsaddictnetwork.com (840 AM Charlottesville link).

One of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier year-round golf destinations, Wintergreen Resort is located in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, where golf is played 12 months a year — even during ski season — and soothing luxury is readily available at the Wintergarden Spa.

Devils Knob, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2006, is a co-design by the father-son team of Ellis and Dan Maples. The highest course in Virginia, Devils Knob is an exquisite mountaintop layout at 3,850 feet elevation known for cool summer temperatures and outstanding tee-to-green conditions.

Datebook : Afton : Hamner Theater : Homecoming Auditions : 10-8 & 9

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The Hamner Theater

www.thehamnertheater.com

190 Rockfish School Lane

on Route 151, between Nellysford & Afton, 22920

Auditions for The Homecoming

This year will be The Hamner Theater’s third annual production of Earl Hamner’s classic Nelson County Christmas story The Homecoming.

We will hold Auditions for The Homecoming at the theater on Monday, Oct. 8 and Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 5pm – 7pm.

No preparation is necessary.

The cast of 19 includes 9 parts for children ages 6 – 18, as well as 4 women 30 – 60, and 6 men 30 – 60 including one role for an African-American actor.

Several of the children’s roles will be double-cast.

For more information please call 434.361.1999.

Datebook : Afton :Rockfish River Elementary : Veteran’s Day 11-9-07

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The faculty, staff, and students of Rockfish River Elementary School invite ALL
veterans to join them on Friday, November 9, 2007 at 9:45 a.m. to be honored at
our Veterans’ Day program. Call 434-361-1791 for more information.

Datebook : CVEC Sales Tax Holiday : Energy Star : 10-5 thru 10-8

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CVEC LOGO

SALES TAX HOLIDAY ANNOUNCED FOR OCTOBER

Lovingston, VA —Central Virginia Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce an opportunity to save money, reduce energy consumption and help protect the environment by taking advantage of the ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday from Friday, October 5 through Monday, October 8, 2007.

Governor Kaine signed legislation to create the sales tax holiday to encourage consumers to purchase energy efficient appliances, lighting and heating and cooling equipment.

Central Virginia Electric Cooperative is encouraging its members to choose ENERGY STAR qualified products during the sales tax holiday. The ENERGY STAR qualification means that these products meet strict energy efficiency criteria set by the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. For more information about ENERGY STAR, please visit www.energystar.gov

From October 5 to October 8, consumers can visit their local retailer and save both state and local sales tax on ENERGY STAR qualified products that cost $2500 or less. The following products are eligible:
q Ceiling Fans
o Use improved motors and blade designs that are about 50% more efficient than conventional models, saving you $15-$20 per year on utility bills.
q Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs)
o Use at least 2/3 less energy than standard incandescent bulbs to provide the same amount of light, and last up to 10 times longer, while saving $30 or more in energy costs over each bulb’s lifetime.
q Dehumidifiers
o Have more efficient refrigeration coils, compressors, and fans than conventional models, using 10-20% less energy to remove the same amount of moisture as a similarly-sized standard unit.
q Dishwashers
o Use at least 41% less energy than the federal minimum standard for energy consumption and use much less water than conventional models.
q Programmable Thermostats
o When installed and used properly, ENERGY STAR programmable thermostats can save up to $150 a year on your utility costs.
q Refrigerators
o Use high efficiency compressors, improved insulation, and more precise temperature and defrost mechanisms to improve energy efficiency.
q Room Air Conditioners
o Use at least 10 percent less energy than conventional models, saving at least $25 a year on your utility bills.

ENERGY STAR qualified products use 30% less energy than conventional models without sacrificing features, style or comfort. Some products, such as energy efficient compact fluorescent lamps, save as much as 80%. By replacing old, inefficient products with ENERGY STAR qualified models, Virginians can help protect the environment while saving money and energy.

Consumers can save even more money with the Federal Energy Tax Credits available for doors, windows and other energy efficient products. For more information on the federal tax credits visit www.energystar.gov/taxcredits.

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