Hope to see you at this years Black Tie and Blue jean Ball! Each year this event gets bigger and the money goes for a great cause!
Guns and Hoses Hockey Charity Event
January 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Guns and Hoses Hockey Charity Event Jan 8, 2011 at the
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Each year hockey players from area police and fire houses come out to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Association. This year’s event will be held on Jan. 8 2011 at 6 pm at the Roanoke Civic Center on Williamson Rd Roanoke VA. This is always a good game, with lots of quality players. The last two years the games have been a bit lopsided, 2009 the Hoses won 6-2 and 2010 the Guns won 6-0. However the prior five years the game was decided in a shootout.
This year the Guns are officers from
- Virginia State Police
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.)
- Roanoke City Police
- Drug Enforcement Administration (D.E.A.)
- Western Virginia Regional Jail
The Hoses are firefighters from
- Roanoke County Local 3194
- Roanoke City Local 1132
- Salem City Local 3478
- Town of Vinton Local 4316
If your going
Admission: $5-Goes to MDA Muscular Dystrophy Association
When: 6pm on Jan 8th 2011
Location: Roanoke Civic Center, Roanoke VA
Between periods, Warpipe will be performing. Warpipe is Roanoke’s premier Bagpipe Band.
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Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria coming to Roanoke
December 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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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December 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Witt Fogleman, the Bedford YMCA and Keller Williams team up to send soccer equipment to Uganda
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.
Holiday Events in the City of Bedford
December 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Holiday Events in the City of Bedford!
During the month of December, each Friday merchants of downtown Bedford stay open late (till 9m). Come visit Centertown to celebrate a traditional Holiday! Old fashioned Carriage rides ($2 for 12and under $4 for adults) through Historic Centertown Bedford, get your pictures with Santa, just like you used to do at department stores. Jeff East will be taking them at Geri’s Sister-to-Sister Boutique and he has many package options.
Make sure to visit Centertown Park for Hot Chocolate, warm apple cider and other refreshments.While your downtown, enjoy a walk around town, see the Christmas decorations, and get some shopping done.
After you get your shopping done, stop by Clam diggers or drive around the neighborhoods and see the Historic Home deck out for Christmas.
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
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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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Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival, Popular Forest, Bedford VA
November 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Thomas 
Jefferson Wine Festival, Popular Forest, Bedford VA
As we travel through Bedford to Thomas Jefferson’s Popular Forest, one has to admire the beauty and understand why
Thomas Jefferson selected this location for his second residence. The gentle rolling hills, gorgeous mountains in the
distance, and during fall the whole area is a burst of colors.
Upon our arrival to Popular Forest, Mr. Jefferson welcomed us to the property and after pouring our the first glass of fine Virginia wine, he gav
e a short speech about his affinity for wine, his history of his love for the fine beverage, and the process of making
it. Meanwhile, the grounds of Popular Forest are being shared with us by artisans, musicians, and other guest.
This is the experience of last years visitors to the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival. This year, the event will be held November 20,2010 from 11 am to 5 pm.
Admission
Tasting $20 in advance $25 at the door Must be 21 to drink wine.
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Non-Tasting or 12-20 $10
Under 12 Fee.
Popular Forest will be open through the day with a reduced admission price of $9
Local food merchants will selling food and several great wineries will be offering their products too in addition to the Poplar Forest gift shop.
Participating wineries include:
* Barboursville Vineyards
* Kluge Estate Vineyards
* DelFosse Vineyards and Winery
* Jefferson Vineyards
* Gabriele Rausse Winery
* Rebec Vineyards
* Sans Soucy Vineyards
And featuring the Bedford Wine Trail
* Peaks of Otter Winery
* Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery
* LeoGrande Winery
* White Rock Vineyards and Winery
* Savoy-Lee Winery
Food Vendors
* Flambe Catering
* Meriwether Godsey
* The Muse
* Babcock House
* Old Liberty Station
Crafters
* Beeswax Candle Company
* Casting Pearls
* Just Liz Jewelry
* Studio 43 Pottery
* SES Leather
* Pints o’ Plenty
* Spicerack Chocolates
* Woodworking by Design
* Farmhouse Gourmet
* JB Glass Designs
* The Kokopelli Journal
Hello, Bedford!
August 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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