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Euthanasia rate down at the Lynchburg Humane Society

February 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Bo is a full blooded boxer found by the Lynchburg Humane SocietyThe Lynchburg Humane Society set an ambitious goal one year ago. They wanted to become a no-kill shelter, in prior years the rate of euthanasia was considered high among local residents. One year after taking over as executive director of the Lynchburg Humane Society, Makena Yarbough announced a 61% decrease in the euthanasia rate.

The Lynchburg Humane Society incorporated several measures to help reduce euthanasia, using education they were able to help 298 animal owners with pet issues or re-home their pet.

There is a low costs spay and neuter clinic all the area shelters use for animals who come through their shelters, it also provides services for those who have limited income.

The shelter has also adopted several other policies that have helped its issues. They work with the press to share information and education. Created an “open room” area for cats, and have gotten the community more involved by having more events.

 

Best Friend Ball

Honorary Chairs: Jane, Ken and “Sugah” White


The only black tie bash in Lynchburg where your pets are invited


Saturday, April 30th
Tresca on 8th
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Catered by: Avenue Foods
Cocktail Bars sponsored by: Tri Tech Laboratories
Band: The Almost Brothers with Lauren Smyk
Ticket Price: $100 per person, $75 per pet


This black tie benefit is in support of the Lynchburg Humane Society’s Second Chance Fund. This fund gives animals a second chance to receive the medical care they deserve. All money donated will go towards vaccines, testing and medical treatment.


Event Details:

Guests will enjoy an exciting evening of gourmet food, open bars, a Kool Kat lounge, live band, pet parade and silent and live auctions. We will also be presenting our first ever Hill City Humane Award.  The annual award recognizes the remarkable work of an individual or corporation who has worked diligently for the benefit of companion animals in the Lynchburg community.
For those guests who bring their pet, we will have a pet presentation of all the pets with professional photos of you all gussied up. Volunteer escorts will be available for pets of guests who wish to enjoy their evening pet free after the pet festivities.

For tickets please call 434-238-3181 or download the reply card and email it to BFB@lynchburghumane.org or mail to 3305 Naval Reserve Road, Lynchburg, VA  24501.

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Bedford Y’s POT OF GOLD 2011

January 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Its the 20th Annual Bedford YMCA Pot of Gold Jan 21, 2011 to be held at the Elks National Home.

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Each year Bedford residents come to this annual fund raiser for a great time raising money for a good cause. This is a night to get dressed up to visit with old and new friends.Not to mention you could make a good amount of money. Each year the gets better and better. This year the big POT is $10,000 and four side boards of $1,000 each.

Silent auction- Locals donate all types of amazing prises for the silent auction. Golf games, art, vacations, all kinds of great items can be “bought”.

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Roanoke Home and Garden Show

January 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

2nd Annual Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show
 The home and garden event of the year comes to Roanoke for the second time – bigger and better.

The Roanoke Special Events Center will be transformed, for one weekend only, into a home and garden extravaganza with the latest
in outdoor living and home trends, celebrities, giveaways and more.
tom silver, roanoke civic center
The 2nd Annual Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show will feature two celebrity TV hosts: Tom Silva from
This Old House on PBS and Harry Rinker of HGTV’s The Collector Inspector.
Silva will offer the latest green ideas and expert remodeling advice while Rinker will provide free
verbal appraisals for two antique or collectible items for each person attending.
The show features everything from the front door to the backyard, including the latest trends in kitchens, baths, fixtures and appliances.
The venue will be packed with exhibits featuring garden displays, landscaping, water features, pools, spas, windows, doors, sunrooms and more.
Visitors can save with show-only discounts and pricing.
Local builders and home remodeling experts will be on hand to help with your next project, with numerous do-it-yourself seminars available to augment your skills.
Foodies will enjoy gourmet wine and food tastings and children can have fun in the Interactive Kids’ Zone.
Be sure to enter a drawing for a $10,000 outdoor living center giveaway courtesy of Boxley Block!
Other show features include:
• Home Improvement Alley
• Complimentary wine tastings from Fincastle Vineyard
• Latest trends in kitchen & bath
• Large landscape area with water features
• Art, gift and gourmet center
• Complimentary food tastings
• Pools, spas and outdoor living
• Pet Zone with live pet adoptions
• Huge spring plant sale
• Free seminars all weekend long
The Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show
Roanoke Special Events Center
Friday, Jan. 14 ~ 2-7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 15 ~ 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 16 ~ 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission is $8.50 for adults and $6 for seniors.
Children 16 and under are free.
You can pay just once and visit all weekend.  Tickets are sold onsite and only during show hours. Cash or credit card only.
Free tote bags will be available while supplies last.
The Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show is sponsored by WSLS 10 on Your Side, Comcast Cable, K92 Radio (Wheeler Broadcasting)

and Central Virginia HOME & Roanoke Valley HOME Magazines. To learn more, please visit: http://showtechnology.com/shows/Roanoke/Roanoke.html.

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Happy New Year

December 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Happy New Year from Discover Bedford!

As we say goodbye to 2010, we want to thank the people of Bedford and the surrounding towns for a great year. The site was launched this year and has been doing very well.

As we welcome 2011, we look forward to bring you more about Bedford and its people. We want to be THE SOURCE for events and happening in the area and are working hard to become your got to site!

As you enjoy New years Ever, enjoy yourself but please be careful! We want to see you in 2011

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The Bedford and Lynchburg Humane Society need your help

December 16, 2010 By 3 Comments

The Bedford and Lynchburg Humane Society need your help!Bo is a full blooded boxer found by the Lynchburg Humane Society

This holiday season the Bedford Humane Society and the Lynchburg Humane Society need your help.

The Bedford Humane Society is constructing a no-kill shelter to serve Bedford City and Bedford County. While they are raising funds, they are still helping area animals, often helping locate lost pets, assisting with adoptions and those who are having issues providing food and medical services to their pets.
Currently the Bedford Humane Society is competing in two Christmas Tree competitions, one at Mariners Landing and the other is inside the Bedford Welcome Center. Both competitions are from area non-profits and will raise funds for local charities. Please come out and support them.

The Lynchburg Humane Society is in desperate need to dog and cat food. They recently sent out a message asking for food and supplies, usually they have a stockpile of food. They are becoming a no-kill shelter and find they have to keep animals longer, requiring the use of more food and supplies. If your buying food for your pet, pick up an extra bag or two or just send a check.

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Bo and Duke are examples of why you should consider adopting a dog from your local shelter.

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Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria coming to Roanoke

December 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Cover of Alegria + Manipulation & Flying Man

Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria coming to Roanoke!

In the month of May, Cirque du Soleil is coming to the Roanoke Colosseum. Alergria has been Cirque best selling sound track. It was released in 1995 and spent 65 weeks on the Billboard;s World Music Chart. Its a special performance, rarely seen in this area.

if you are unfamiliar with the Cirque shows, they are a company based in Canada who has returned to the original style of cirques. Instead of animals, you will see acrobats, trapeze artist, contortionist to an amazing sound tract. there is a consistent theme through the show with characters who perform in between the other acts.

From the Cirque du Soleil’s website

“Alegría is a mood, a state of mind. The themes of the
show, whose name means “jubilation” in Spanish, are many. Power and the
handing down of power over time, the evolution from ancient monarchies
to modern democracies, old age, youth—it is against this backdrop that
the characters of Alegría play out their lives. Kings’ fools,
minstrels, beggars, old aristocrats and children make up its universe,
along with the clowns, who alone are able to resist the passing of time
and the social transformations that accompany it.”

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Sharing with others

December 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Witt Fogleman, the Bedford YMCA and Keller Williams team up to send soccer equipment to Uganda

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In late September Keller Williams agent Rita Ellis met with Henry Kalungi of the Richmond Kickers and had a long talk about the children of Uganda. Henry shared with her the plight of children attempting to enjoy their national sport, soccer. Many do not have shoes, clothes, or even soccer balls. So she sent out a request to Keller Williams agents in Virginia to see if others could help her by donating gently used soccer equipment.

Bedford Va agent Wendy Witt literally took the ball and ran with it. She contacted the Bedford YMCA. Who placed a notice in their newsletter. Well the response from the Bedford community was outstanding! Lots of cleats, shoes, jerseys, socks, shorts and balls were collected. Wendy picked them up and delivered them to Rita in Richmond.

Thanks to all who helped make the lives of children half way around the world better.

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Tonight at Awful Athurs Towers- Rev Peyton’s Big Damn Band

December 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Rev Peyton's Big Damn Band perfomSorry for the late notice! Just found out Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band is playing in Roanoke. If you like a mix of blues, rockabilly, and punk..then this is for you.

Rev Peyton plays a traditional style of finger picking which is slowly dying out. His deft skill reminds us of Mississippi John Hurt on speed! His traditional bluies are played at much higher tempo, making it foot stomping dance music. His lyric chime out the hardships of a working class lifestyle. They are clever, funny, and share the plight of the working man.

Breezy Peyton plays the washboard- scratching, banging, beating it while giving some of the best facial expressions by performed ever witnessed by this writer. Mixing her with the drums provides a great staccato background to mix with the Revs smooth burning guitar.

They will also be performing at this years Floyd Fest.. More to come about that….

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The Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5K

November 30, 2010 By 2 Comments

The Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5K December 4. 2010

Each December the Bedford VA YMCA has The Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k. This is a great 5K run around the Bedford Loop designed for “runners” of all levels.  The roads are blocked to handle the large amount runners. The serious runners are placed near the front of the pack. There is always a good mix of serious “runners” and other runners of all ages.

Event

YMCA logo in the United States and Canada
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Details

Time: December 4, 2010, Sat., 8:30 am. sharp, Kids Races will follow immediately after, approx. 9:30 am

Place: Bedford Middle School, Longwood Ave. and Peaks Street Corner

Entry Fee:  $15/single & $20/single on race day until 8:15 a.m. Peaks Junior One Mile Race $10 – Kids Fun Run

To register visit The Bedford Y

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Olde Liberty Station Resturant

October 13, 2010 By 3 Comments

Liberty Station Bedford VA

Looking for a great place to eat in Bedford VA! Try Olde  Liberty Station. The Station (the locals call it) is a converted train station reused a great themed restaurant and bar.

Norfolk and Western had the station built in 1881 for passenger rail service, it served as a hub for Bedford area commerce. It featured stone walls and a slate roof with a unique pitch. It had a good amount of space for loading and unloading of rail cars (not used as a parking lot). It served as a rail station through two world wars, the great depression, and so many more events (the famous Bedford Boys deployed to war from the station). Closing in 1971, the station changed hands and house different business until 2001 when the current owners opened the restaurant. Liberty Station

Inside, the old ticket counter is the hostess booth. There is a nice bar area with a mural with a train and Sharp Top/Flat Top in the background . The dinning area is spacious and comfortable. On nice days you can eat outside and watch a freight train pass on the still in use rail lines.

In September 2009, a fire devastated the Station. Determined not to lose the restaurant, owner’s Harry and Marty Leist, rebuilt the station to the exact same standards as it was originally built. While everything is very good, try Harry’s cheesecake or just order it to go.

Its a great place to go with family or friends.

Olde Liberty Station

515Bedford Ave.

Bedford VA 24523

(540) 587-9377

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