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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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Tuesday Weather : Wintergreen, BRP, & Nelson County, VA : Sunny & Warm

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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)

Today’s Forecast Map

Monday was wonderful day across Nelson County. For the second full day of fall the air was drier and temperatures, though still warm, lower humidities made it feel really nice especially with a light northerly breeze from time to time. Today expect warmer temps as we lose that northerly influence for more of a southerly wind. The humidity will be on the increase today as well.

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 I will be monitoring these closely over the coming week. One or two of them have the potential to develop into a tropical storm soon. Once they become more organized I’ll start posting more. If you’re more interested you can see a summary of them by clicking here.

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
Monday High: 87.6°
0.00″ of rain

*NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation : Devil’s Knob, VA
Monday High: 77.7°
0.00″ of rain

*NCL-Wintergreen Winery @ the foot of Wintergreen Mountain in Beech Grove, VA
Monday High: 90.1°
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: 84.7°
0.00″ of rain

*NCL-Tiger Fuel – Lovingston, VA
Monday High: 88.3°
0.00″ of rain

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

Local forecast
*Today Sunny & warm.
*High temps in Nellysford, Rockfish Gap, & Afton near 90°
*On the mountains above 2000 feet along the BRP, Montebello, Wintergreen, Devil’s Knob, and Love, Mostly sunny and warm.
Highs top out around 82°
Winds: SSW 5-8 MPH

*Tonight Clear and pleasant.
*Lows valley around 60°
*On the mountains overnight low near 60 as well°
*Winds: Light-S

Wednesday Continued sunny & very warm.
*Highs valley again near 90°
*On the mountains around 80°
Winds: SW 3-5 MPH
*Wednesday night: Becoming partly cloudy – Lows generally around 60 valley & mid 50’s mountains.
Winds: Light-S

The remainder of the week Thursday look for about a 30% chance of showers or thunderstorms late in the day, increasing slightly at night to 40%. Daytime highs in the valley mid 80’s – on the mountains around 75° – Overnight lows around 62° valley and upper 50’s mountains. Friday more sun returns with a high around 80. By next weekend temps in the mid 70’s for daytime highs. Overnight lows in the lower 50’s. On the mountains overnight lows reach the upper 40’s by next weekend.

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 Tuesday!

Know your Nelson.COM
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Monday Weather : Wintergreen, BRP, & Nelson County, VA : Fall arrives but not very fall like

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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 Christina Kline
NelsonCountyLife.com : Copyright 2007
Oktoberfest @ Wintergreen
Wintergreen Mountain, Virginia

Tent sky
Above, our Christina Kline grabbed this and many other shots at this weekend’s Oktoberfest at Wintergreen. Christina tells us it was packed and evryone had a great time!

Band
In true Oktoberfest style, the band entertained the crowds!

What a perfect weekend across Nelson County and much of Central Virginia. Above our, Christina Kline, caught a beautiful shot up top at Wintergreen of the annual Oktoberfest. Fall officially arrived yesterday but it didn’t feel much like fall. Temps were around the 90° mark both Saturday & Sunday. Slightly drier air is working its way in after a weak frontal passage over the weekend. Monday will be milder, but we again are near the 90 degree mark on Tuesday and Wednesday. Cooler temps arrive late this week into next weekend.

There are several areas of disturbed weather out in the Atlantic that bear watching. Right now there’s no threat to the U.S. East Coast, but I will be watching these over the coming week. If they become more organized I’ll begin posting them here with more details. You can see a summary of them by clicking here.

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
Sunday High: 90.0°
0.00″ of rain

*NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation : Devil’s Knob, VA
Sunday High: 79.7°
0.00″ of rain

*NCL-Wintergreen Winery @ the foot of Wintergreen Mountain in Beech Grove, VA
Sunday High: 90.0°
0.00″ of rain>

*NCL-Delfossee Winery & Vineyard : Near Hickory Creek : Faber, VA
Sunday High: 89.2°
0.00″ of rain

*Covesville Store : Covesville, VA
Sunday High: 86.9°
0.00″ of rain

*NCL-Tiger Fuel – Lovingston, VA
Sunday High: 90.5°
0.00″ of rain

*NCL-Mini Tara Vineyards : Arrington, VA
Sunday High: 90.7°
0.00″ of rain

The National Forecast Map shows high pressure controlling the weather for the first part of the week just like it has over the past several days. By week’s end a frontal system brings chances for rain around Thursday and much milder temps by next weekend.
Today’s Forecast Map

Local forecast
*Today Patchy morning fog then sunny & warm.
*High temps in Piney River, Wingina, & Avon 84°
*On the mountains above 2000 feet along the BRP, Montebello, Wintergreen, Devil’s Knob, and Love, Early morning scattered clouds then mostly sunny and pleasant.
Highs top out around 78°
Winds: NE 6-8 MPH

*Tonight Clear and mild.
*Lows valley around 55°
*On the mountains overnight low near 50°
*Winds: Light-SE

Tuesday Continued sunny & warmer.
*Highs valley around 90°
*On the mountains around 82°
Winds: S 3-5 MPH
*Tuesday night: Clear & mild – Lows generally around 60 valley & mid 50’s mountains.
Winds: S winds becoming L & V overnight.

The remainder of the week Looks generally mostly sunny each day until Thursday late, when showers are possible. Daytime highs in the valley upper 80’s then low 80’s by Thursday – on the mountains around 80° cooling to upper 70’s Thursday – Overnight lows around 60° valley and mid to upper 50’s mountains. By next weekend look for mid 70’s for daytime highs.

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 Monday!

Know your Nelson.COM
-T-

Datebook : Roseland : Hokies vs. Hoos Blood Drive October 10 & 11

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REFRESH Nelson County Life Magazine HERE for the latest updates:

Hokies vs. Hoos Blood Drive
Wednesday, October 10 & Thursday, October 11
1 – 7 p.m. Daily

Bethlehem United Methodist Church
7539 Patrick Henry Hwy.
Roseland, Virginia

A competition will take place between Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia in an effort to stir interest in the Blood Drive. By all means, we encourage everyone to come out and give blood regardless of your favorite team.

Which is most important to win — a football game on November 24 in Charlottesville, Virginia,
with VA Tech vs. UVA or the competition for blood donors? The answer is obvious – so give a pint of blood while representing your favorite school and win! Do the Right Thing – Donate Blood.

If you have ever known someone who has been diagnosed with cancer, it can be devastating to everyone who is close to them. Personally for me, Bob Greer, this past year a great friend, a VA Tech Hokie, and a fellow Rotarian in Nelson County, Larry Van de Visser, passed away after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. You can help patients battling cancer, as well as countless others in need, by making a blood donation. You can honor the life of Larry Van de Visser by being a donor.

For me, John Parr, as a teenager in the 50’s, my mother was Chairman of the Red Cross Blood-mobiles held at the Piney River Fire House. Our goals at that time were 125-150 units and most of the time we met them. I do remember one time we were so close to reaching our goal; we stopped traffic and asked people to come in and donate. I still have that drive to reach those same numbers and often wonder, “Why can’t we reach those goals today?” Thus, the idea of a Hokies vs. Hoos competition was realized.

Also, when our first grandchild was born, our daughter needed blood transfusions and once again I was reminded of the critical need for blood donations that many times come up unexpectedly. So, forget which football team you pull for….come donate blood and we all WIN!

The blood drive is sponsored by Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Roseland in partnership with the American Red Cross. This effort is being organized by a committee of five. Lining up for the UVA Team are Randy Powell, David Parr and Bob Greer. Tom Saunders and John Parr (Chairman) will represent the Hokies.

Refreshments will be served – home-baked cookies by the UMC women! Give a pint of blood to sustain life to qualify for a drawing for VA Tech and UVA identified items. The grand prize will be two tickets to the Hokies and Hoos football game on November 24. A drawing will be held at 7 p.m. at the conclusion of the blood drive on Thursday, October 11, 2007.

So come out, give, and win!

John Parr, Chairman
434-277-5607

Datebook : Lovingston : Rapunzel’s This Weekend 9-21 & 22

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Friday, September 21: The sweet-voiced girl-band Pixy-Led brings us an
evening of Irish, new-grass & Americana music delivered in lovely three-part
harmonies. With special guest Emily White. The show starts at 8pm/no cover.
www.myspace.com/pixyled3
www.emily-white.com

Saturday, September 22: The Rick Olivaris Jazz Trio, with special guest
Norbert Slama, brings us an evening of gypsy jazz and swing music. The show
starts at 8pm/$5.

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

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