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WINNERS OF THE BEDFORD MAIN ST TREE ORNAMENT CONTEST

December 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment

WINNERS OF THE BEDFORD MAIN ST TREE ORNAMENT CONTEST

 

Winners of the Bedford Main Street Christmas Tree decorations contest were announced at the Christmas tree lighting event in Centertown on Friday night, November 30th.  First Place went to Raven Deaner, a student at Bedford Middle School, who won a $10 gift card to be used in any of the many stores or restaurants in Centertown.  Second place was awarded to the entire class of high needs students at Jefferson Forest High School, and 3rd place went to Ashley Nicely of Bedford Middle School.  This is the first year Bedford Main Street has held a tree ornament contest, and it may become an annual event.  All of the hand- made ornaments submitted for the contest were very well done.

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BEDFORD PARADE WINNERS

December 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Bedford Christmas ParadeBEDFORD PARADE WINNERS

The Best Overall entry in the Bedford Christmas Parade this year went to Staunton River High School Marching Golden Eagles, who also won honorable mention as the best band unit.  The entry chosen as Best decorated float was Goode Rescue Squad; Best Theme Interpretation went to Bedford Science and Technology Center; and Most Original Entry was East Lake Medical Center. Honorable Mention entries called out for recognition include the Timberlake Twirlers as Best Marching Unit; Montvale Cub Scouts as Best Scout Entry; the Outlaw Gang as Best Equestrian entry; and the Orange Street Cruzers as the Best Classic Car Vehicle entry.  Bedford Main Street, Inc. appreciates all of the parade entries and all of the many people who make the parade possible.

 

 

 

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Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival 2012

November 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 

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Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival2012 is Nov 17, 11am till 5pm. Enjoy Jefferson’s private retreat Popular Forest during a great day of wine, food, and entertainment.

 

Mr. Jefferson was well known for his wine and the design of his homes. Poplar Forest is the lesser known of Mr. Jefferson’s estates, he often traveled there for escape the visitors to Monticello.

Prices:

$20 advance
$25 at door
Non-tasting, $10
Ages 11 and under are free

All reservations are final. Reduce priced advanced tickets must be purchased before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16. All tickets sold after 5:00 p.m. Friday will be $25.

Bedford Welcome Center / Bedford
Bedford Welcome Center / Forest
Aylor’s
Basket Case
Lynchburg Welcome Center
Poplar Forest Museum Shop

House tours will be available throughout the day at a reduced rate. Tasting tickets include a complimentary wine glass. Must be 21 years or older to taste wines. Festival will occur rain or shine. All activities will be held in heated spaces

Wineries:

Barboursville Winery

DelFosse Vineyards and Winery

Gabriele Rausse Winery

Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery

Jefferson Vineyards

Knights Gambit Vineyards

Peaks of Otter Winery

Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards

Sans Soucy Vineyards

Rebec Vineyards

Savoy-Lee Winery

Veritas Vineyard and Winery

White Rock Vineyards and Winery

The Williamsburg Winery

 

Thomas Jefferson’s Popular Forrest
1542 Bateman Bridge Road (GPS)
Forest, VA 24551-0419
Telephone (434) 525-1806

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Noahfest 2012- Help a child in Need

October 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

noahfest 2012Noahfest 2012- Help a child in Need

On September 6th, 2012, Noah Okuley went to the UVA hospital after getting a chest x-ray. That evening he had his first of two biopsies and days later was diagnosed with Stage 2B Hodgkins Lymphoma. He has already begun atreatment regimen of chemo with radiation at UVA. In response to the overwhelming support and encouragement, we have decided to throw a fundraising event on his behalf. On October 20th, Noah Fest 2012 will take place at Mountain Run farm in Bedford County. It is our hope that we will be able to raise money to help with the costs of Noah’s treatment, and also continue this event in the future to help other children in their fights against cancer and disease.

This is a family event and will take place from 12:00 noon until 11:00 pm. There will be activities for the kids, and food and beverage available for purchase. We have an outstanding lineup of music scheduled throughout the entire day and will also be holding a silent auction with items from all over! We ask that you RSVP online so we can have adequate amounts of food and beverage available for everyone.

Not able to attend

If you cant make it and want to donate, please send money to the Noah Okuley Benefit Donation Fund at Wells Fargo…Account #1020479273 you can donate at any Wells Fargo Branch. 100% of all donations go directly towards the costs associated with his medical care and treatment. If you cant donate money please add Noah to your prayers and feel free to send positive messages to him.

noahfest 2012

 

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Bedford Centerfest and Gala

September 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Bedford Centerfest and Gala

Bedford Centerfest is Saturday September 292012. This year the Bedford Main Street organization is having a Centerfest Gala on Friday September 28, 2012.

Bedford Centerfest has been a hit, year after year. But this year Bedford Main St wanted to offer a gala as a way for people to get dressed up and celebrate Bedford VA!

The Gala is $20 per person ($25 at the door). Proceeds go to the further development of programs for Bedford Main St.

Cost is $20 in advance. The event runs from 6 till 8 pm on September 28th and will take place outdoors next to the court house. (If it rains, it will be at Bedford Columns).

 

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Bedford Family Day Festival

July 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Bedford Family Day

Step back in time at the Bedford Family Day 40’s festival. As Europe was engaged in World War II, people on the home front were making sacrifices, volunteering, and helping the American War effort. On Saturday July 21 you can enter the war era of America by visiting the National D-day Memorial which will have lectures by WW II Veterans, programs, activities, and music from 10am till 5pm. There will be food for sale, live music, 40 activity stations for family friendly hands on experience, costumes, and antique automobiles.

There will be a little something for everyone!

Tickets are $7and STUDENTS 18 and under are FREE!

For more in formation visit the National D-Day website

 

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Wine and Wet Noses Fund raiser

June 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

This image shows a red wine glass.

Do you like Wine, how about dogs?

One Bedford County Winery has come up with a great way to support Dogs in need while you enjoy some great Bedford County wine!

Savoy-Lee Winery in Huddleston VA is having this event on Saturday June 2 from 12pm till 5pm as a benefit for the All American Mut Rescue.

This even will have all types of vendors.

GruvenCat Bakery will be there with chocolate treats and All American Mutt Rescue will have chocolate adoptables!   Just Liz will be there with amazing handcrafted silver jewelry.  Rick Dellinger will be singing and entertaining from 2-5pm.  Tanker Tots and PeopleFood For Dogs … two locally owned business specializing in healthy, nutritious foods and treats for our pets will be there.  Kreations by Keitha will be doing people and pets photos.  There will be an agility/play area for the pups and cornhole for the people.  Doggy nail trims $5, doggy ear cleaning $5 or get both done for $8!  Complimentary wine tastings of Savoy-Lee wines with all tasting tips being donated to AAMR.  Grilled hot dogs, chips and soft drinks/water will be available – proceeds going to support AAMR.

Wine and Wet Noses is a pet-friendly, family-friendly event and a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon in the heart of VA while supporting animal rescue.

So drive to Savoy-Lee in Huddleston VA which is part of Bedford County VA.Great wines and good times will be had by all!

Savoy-Lee is part of the Bedford Wine and Artisan trail

 

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Black Tie & Blue jean Ball

March 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Blue Jean BallHope 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!

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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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Roanoke Civic Center

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

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
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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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