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Wine and Wet Noses Fund raiser

June 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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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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Appomattox Museum of the Confederacy

April 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Appomattox Museum of the Confederacy Opens

 

Across the country, people are celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. Many of the battles and famous events happened here in Virgnia including the final surrender of Robert E Lees Army of Virginia at Appomattox.

The Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond opened a new location in Appomattox to help educate the thousands of people who visit Appomattox each year.But for opening day there are many special events.


March 31, 2012

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A full day of programming and events begins with a special ceremony in the morning. The grounds to the Museum will open at 9:00am. Then at 10:00am, a procession including color guards, re-enactment units, and Generals Lee and Grant will lead to the Museum. Next, Museum officials and keynote speaker James I. Robertson will address visitors. Flags will be raised on the Museum’s reunification promenade and the ribbon to the front doors will be cut.

For the rest of the day, the Museum will be free and open to the public with demonstrations, living historians, and food vendors located throughout the grounds.

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Blue Angles Coming to Lynchburg Air Show May 21 / 22

April 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

Its official! The Blue Angels will be performing at the Lynchburg VA Air Show on May 21st and 22nd.

Known for their Blue Jets that perform stunts in very close formation, Lynchburg is very proud to have them perform at the air show. The Blue Angels are not the only ones performing, but they are the highest profile performers. Also performing will be the Flying Circus, the Black Daggers, and their will be a vintage car and fashion show.

 

This will be a two day event in perfect  for the families of Lynchburg and Bedford VA.  Cost of admission is $15 for adults  and $5 for children 3-11 in advance, $20 at the door.

 

 

 

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Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra Valentines Day Gala

February 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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Spend a magical, romantic evening with friends at the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra’s 9th Annual Valentine Gala, “I’m in the Mood for Love,” on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the lovely Boonsboro Country Club, Lynchburg VA.

The evening begins with the lilting strains of the Lynchburg String Quartet. Enjoy some hors d’oeuvres and an open bar for one hour. Mediterranean cuisine will then be served for dinner (there will be a cash bar).

The House Band will then rock the house for a night of dancing.

Tickets for this black-tie optional event are $125 per person and may be purchased by calling the symphony office at (434) 845-6604, or online at www.lynchburgtickets.com/gala

All proceeds benefit the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra.

Editors note:

Each year, this event gets better and better. Great people, food, and music for a great cause. Come out and support the arts in Lynchburg.

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