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Bedford Christmas Parade Dec 1, 2012

November 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The Bedford Christmas Parade Dec 1, 2012

The Bedford Christmas Parade is December 1, 2012 starting at 12′oclock. The Bedford Christmas Parade route starts at intersection of College and Peaks, proceeds to North Bridge, turns right, takes a left on East Main, right on South, right on Washington, right on Center, left on West Main, right on 4th Street, left on Macon St, left on Summit into the 6 C’s parking lot where it ends.

Generally people line the streets and enjoy the afternoon watching the parade followed by food and shopping in Centertown Bedford.

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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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Bedford Main Street Gets New Executive Director

April 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Bedford Main Street is pleased to announce Sue Montgomery as their new Executive Director.

Mrs. Montgomery is the former economic development director for Bedford County where she had worked since 1993 before retiring. Under her guidance Bedford County prospered and added several new industrial parks. She brought new education opportunities such as Central Virginia Community College Bedford Campus and an education program for Bedford County High School students. Bedford’s Main Street is lucky to have her.

Bedford Main Street is one of the oldest Virginia Main Street Communities. Virginia Main Street is state wide organization designed to bring together local citizens and governments to revitalize Virginia’s downtown areas. The mission is to bring people and business into downtown areas.

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Play Healthy Lynchburg

March 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Lynchburg VA MayorJoan Foster announced a new, year long initiative called

Live Healthy Lynchburg

The city created a website to help support this initiative, the site has lots of great information such as what to eat, where to go, and things to do outside.

Did you know that 30 minutes of exercise dramatically improves the health of an adult?

Or that children need 60 minutes of exercise per day to help be healthy?

Where to start? Take a look at the website, there is so much great information. Such as what are healthy proportions, where to buy fresh food, places to go for fun and exercise. Did you know that Lynchburg is rated as one of the best places to love for outdoor life. There are so many things to such as the blackwater creek trails for walking/bike riding, we have mountains, swimming… all sorts of activities.

Furthermore, Mayor Foster challenged the people of Lynchburg to lose 12 tons!

Register on the site and track their weight loss and distance traveled during exercise. This will help everyone know how much weight Lynchburg is losing!

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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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Spring Home Show March 25-27

March 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

This weekend brings the return of the Spring Home Show to the Salem Civic Center! This is the 41st year of the show and its expected to be bigger and better than ever!

 

This years show has 180 vendors showing their amazing products from around the area. If you looking to make an upgrade to your home, this is the place you want to visit to see the latest products! There will be live demo’s and presentations.

The event is sponsored by the Roanoke Regional Home Builder Association.

 

Hours:

Friday, March 25 / 3 pm – 8 pm

Saturday, March 26 / 10 am – 8 pm

Sunday, March 27 / 12 noon – 5 pm

 

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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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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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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.
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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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