March/April 2016 Hanover Lifestyle

March/April 2016

BIRDING IN

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NEW HOME COMMUNITY GUIDE 5 SPRING HOME IMPROVEMENTS IN SEARCH OF: BBQ

SECOND HOMES TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FLY FISHING TASTEBUDZ NEWS RichmondNavigator.com

RICHMOND/ CHESTERFIELD Boulders VI, 7401 Beaufont Springs Drive, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23225 Ph: 804.796.1000 | Fax: 804.796.1730 HENRICO Three Paragon, 6806 Paragon Place, Suite 110, Richmond, VA 23230 Ph: 804.762.9500 | Fax: 804.762.9654 HANOVER Lockwood Office Building, 9097 Atlee Station Road, Suite 319, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Ph: 804.796.1000 | Fax: 804.569.5501

AGE 1 DENTAL VISIT December 2015 FUN-FILLED CLEANING November 2015

WE ARE VIRGINIA FAMILY DENTISTRY Millie & Brooks Jefferson (Midlothian)

Virginia Family Dentistry welcomes Dr. Jeff Laughlin, our first pediatric dentist, and Millie and Brooks, two of our newest patients. We’re proud to call them “family.”

Dr. Laughlin rotates between 4 convenient locations. (Irongate, Midlothian, Mechanicsville, and West End)

Tri-Cities 4710 Puddledock Road 526-4822

Huguenot - Bon Air 1612 Huguenot Road 794-9789

Atlee - Ashland 10500 Atlee Station Rd. 550-3324

West End - Short Pump 12390 Three Chopt Rd. 364-7010

Brandermill - Woodlake 6510 Harbour View Court 739-6500

Chester - Rt.1/Rt.10 2601 Swiftrun Road 751-0300

Midlothian - 288 14001 Charter Park Drive 379-1011

Ironbridge - Courthouse 6441 Ironbridge Road 743-8166

West End - Staples Mill 10212 Staples Mill Road 672-4900

Mechanicsville - Hanover 6353 Mechanicsville Turnpike 730-3400

Powhatan 2625 Anderson Highway 598-3000

Patterson - Parham 8516 Patterson Ave 364-7090

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First of all 05 Women’s Success Summit and Other Events

Health 10 Tooth Decay A Lifelong Battle

Flavor 15 In Search Of: Barbecue 17 TasteBudz News

COURTESY OF HALLSLEY

Features 06 12 20

Home 22 Five Springtime Improvements Add New Life to Your Home 25 A Job Well Done Speaks for Itself

Neighborhood Guide

Communities & Home Builders

Favorite Second Home Locations Making the Deam Come True

Travel 26 Fly Fishing

Birdwatching in Hanover Making the Most of Birding

Community 28 EVB’s Partnerships for Women

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FROM THE EDITOR

PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER

Welcome Home!

William J. Davis, Jr. VICE-PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER

Cheryl T. Davis

Nostalgia has its limits – we long for the best ol’ traits of the good ol’ days while still utilizing modern technology, improved transportation and advancements in medicine. This issue of Hanover Lifestyle celebrates a real estate trend that manages to resurrect the benefits while maintaining the improvements.

MANAGING EDITOR

Annie Tobey FOOD & TRAVEL EDITOR

Steve Cook ASSISTANT EDITOR

Tammie Wersinger CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Taylor Esteves-Pearce GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Tara Bouldin-Evans ADVERTISING CONSULTANT

Jared Davis ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES

Blanton Bazemore, Jenny Price DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Jimmy Davis OFFICE ASSISTANT

Tammy Soto PHOTOGRAPHERS

Beau Beasley, Temple Hill, Robert Maurice, Robert Thomas

As suburbs mushroomed during the twentieth century, that valuable feel of community dissipated – houses sprang up apart from life’s conveniences, requiring drive time for work, errands and play. Fortunately, many contemporary developers are continuously reinventing the community: combining beautiful homes with amazing amenities, offering opportunities to connect with neighbors and making home like an everyday vacation.

CONTRIBUTORS

Beau Beasley, Kyra Gemberling, Robert Maurice, Angela Weight ADVERTISING

Hanover Lifestyle magazine is published bimonthly by Advertising Concepts, Inc., 6301 Harbourside Drive, Suite 100 Midlothian, VA 23112 P: 804-639-9994 E: Info@RichmondNavigator.com

Speaking of vacation, we’re also examining second homes, those glorious escapes where treasured memories are made! In this issue, we provide suggestions for finding your perfect spot while highlighting favorite Richmonder second-home locations.

Wherever your abode, our home articles can help with spring home improvements – from stylish garage doors to stunning window treatments.

ONLINE / SOCIAL

Whether at home or at one of Hanover’s beautiful parks, you can appreciate our tips for watching the lively antics of birds in their natural habitats.

And you know that we won’t let you down on the food front! Digest our picks for the area’s best barbecue and peek with TasteBudz into local restaurant news.

It’s my wish that wherever you lay your head tonight, our magazine will send you to your slumber with positive thoughts, with that warm feeling communicated by those two simple words: welcome home!

RichmondNavigator.com Facebook.com/RichmondNavigator Twitter.com/RVAnavigator All rights reserved. Any reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photograph or illustration without written permission from the publisher is prohibited.

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ALL ARTICLES AND CONTENTS OF THIS MAGAZINE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE OPINIONS OR THOUGHTS OF HANOVER LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE, ADVERTISING CONCEPTS, INC OR THE PUBLISHER.

March/April 2016

ABOUT OUR COVER

Mea Culpa In “A Taste of the Big Screen for Richmonders” in our January/February issue, we incorrectly identified Jenna Elfman as Jane Krakowski. Apologies to Ms. Elfman and to all Big Stone Gap fans!

Gray catbird perched BIRDING IN on a fence in Central HANOVER Virginia. Photo by Robert Maurice. plus

NEW HOME COMMUNITY GUIDE

5 SPRING HOME IMPROVEMENTS IN SEARCH OF: BBQ

SECOND HOMES TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FLY FISHING TASTEBUDZ NEWS RichmondNavigator.com

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FIRST OF ALL

MARCH/APRIL 2016

7th Annual Women’s Success Summit

This year’s Women’s Success Summit, entitled “The Million Dollar Business Formula,” will be held on March 22, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Meadowbrook Country Club, to provide insightful new ways for women to monetize their businesses. The event features keynote speaker Sandra Yancey, who is a bestselling author, CNN American Hero, movie producer and founder and CEO of eWomenNetwork.

Sandra Yancey’s message for women entrepreneurs and professionals centers on mindset, time and energy.

The most successful women entrepreneurs, she says, have aligned their passion with their daily activities. One of the reasons so many women struggle with attaining the million-dollar revenue mark is that they are investing time doing the wrong things and their mindset keeps them stuck. Instead, Yancey advises women to follow her milliondollar business formula, which she will share at the summit.

“It’s impossible to be in business without navigating through challenges and pain.

I will demystify the keys to success and reveal the vital ingredients and specific steps I, and others, use to move past the roadblocks that zap your business and personal success,” said Yancey.

In addition to Yancey’s presentation, the event will include exhibitors as well as networking based on eWomenNetwork’s trademarked “Accelerated Networking” process. Registration is open to all and includes a meal.

In Richmond, the event is sponsored by EVB P.O.W.E.R., a unique program unlike any other that offers networking, resources, tools and financial products and services to support local women business owners.

To learn more and to register, call 804-615-6244, email heathertodd@eWomenNetwork.com or go to eWomenNetwork.com.

Events Calendar

By Kyra Gemberling and Hanover Lifestyle staff

Musical Mayhem

Killer plants, dark comedy and rock ’n’ roll – what more could you want? Swift Creek Mill Theatre brings the cult classic musical Little Shop of Horrors to the big stage for two months.

But this is no ordinary theater experience – Swift Creek offers a Virginia-style buffet with down-home favorites like spoonbread and pickled watermelon rind so you can enjoy the show on a full stomach.

When: March 24-May 21, 8 p.m. (ThursdaySaturday) and 2:30 p.m. (select matinees) Where: Swift Creek Mill Theatre Cost: $38-$55 swiftcreekmill.com

’Til Death Do Us Part

It’s no surprise that marriage doesn’t come easy. Now think about 50 years of it. Virginia Rep’s musical production of I Do! I Do! follows an elderly couple as they take a hilarious journey through the joys and challenges of five decades together. Join a panel discussion following the March 13 and March 20 Acts of Faith performances.

When: Through April 3, 8 p.m. (ThursdaySaturday) and 2 p.m. (Sunday matinee) Where: Hanover Tavern Cost: $30-40 va-rep.org

Galway Girl

Sure, you could wear green and call it a day, but why not have a true Irish cultural experience to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Head to Hanover Tavern for an evening of traditional Irish music performed by Turf Fire, a Celtic band inspired by the likes of The Clancy Brothers and The Dubliners. Come prepared to dance and sing along to a lively selection of songs.

When: March 17, 7 p.m.

Where: Hanover Tavern Cost: Free admission hanovertavern.org

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Dog’s Day Out

Dogs always make things more fun, especially exercising. Bring your furry friend for K9 Heroes Day featuring Pooch Pursuit, a 5K race (or optional 1-mile walk) for humans and their canine companions. Other activities include K9 demonstrations (in the areas of military, police and search and rescue), musical contests, dogfriendly treats and more.

When: April 16, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Pole Green Park Cost: $20 per handler for 5K, $10 per handler for 1 mile walk hanoverparksrec.com

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Cornhole Champs

It doesn’t get much better than barbecue and cornhole. If you think you’ve got what it takes to compete (or if you just want to hang out by the food trucks), come out to Hanover Parks and Recreation’s Bags and BBQ Doubles Cornhole Tournament. All skill levels (ages 18 and up) are encouraged to play, and the top three teams in two divisions receive an award.

When: April 2, noon (check-in begins at 11:15 a.m.)

Where: Poor Farm Park Cost: $10 hanoverparksrec.com

Secret Garden

It’s a historic event in more ways than one – the homes of Hampton’s Fort Monroe will be featured in Virginia’s Historic Garden Week for the first time in the tour’s 83-year history.

Participants, ages 50 and up, can take part in the fun by touring five homes with round-trip motor coach transportation and a yummy buffet lunch.

When: April 27, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Where: Fort Monroe (bus departs from Courthouse Park) Cost: $135 hanoverparksrec.com

NEIGHBORHOODGUIDE:

Communities & Home Builders

Home.

It’s so much more than just a place to lay your head at night. Home provides a refuge for you and your family and a gathering place for your friends in a setting tailored to meet your needs and to feed your soul.

The communities that we have chosen for this month’s issue of Hanover Lifestyle meet two important criteria.

First, they offer beautiful, high-quality homes, many custom-built to perfectly please the owners.

But these developments provide their residents so much more than just a pretty building to live in: they provide amenities that make the neighborhood an essential, extended part of home. Trails and playgrounds, sports fields and golf courses, pools and clubhouses offer convenience for family fun and opportunities to meet and mingle with neighbors.

Home – community – neighborhoods. These developments reach to the heart of all three.

COURTESY OF HALLSLEY

VILLAGES AT COOL SPRING

LOCATION

Along Route 301 (Chamberlayne Road) north of the I-295 interchange at Atlee Station Road

in the Villages at Cool Spring.

The community’s “villages” create distinct neighborhoods of singlefamily homes and some townhomes, contributing to a cool, close-knit vibe. Builders carefully craft each home with open floor plans, modern kitchens, spacious owner suites with spa baths, outdoor living areas and more, for a warm, relaxing refuge. The community’s amenities, like 1.6 miles of pedestrian paths and four playgrounds, bring families together while providing opportunities for enjoying the beautiful surroundings. VillagesAtCoolSpring.com YOU FIND SOUTHERN CASUALNESS

AMENITIES

• Asphalt pedestrian paths

• Gazebo for social gatherings

• Pedestrian bridge

• Trees along all streets

• 4 playgrounds with ageappropriate play equipment, handicap accessible

• Landscaped common areas • Concrete sidewalks

• Park benches • Large irrigated playfield COURTESY OF COOL SPRINGS

BUILDERS

• CraftMaster Homes • HHHunt Homes

• Lifestyle Builders & Developers

• Ryan Homes

VILLAGE AT PEBBLE LA KE TOWNHOME LIVING , conveniently located, with community pool and clubhouse – The Village at Pebble Lake wraps all of that into one tidy little package. Pebble Lake features three-bedroom, lowmaintenance, custom-crafted townhouses, with and without single car garages.

Amenities include maintenance-free exteriors as well as custom landscaping with sod and irrigated lawns. Just minutes from I-295, I-64 and Rt. 360 (Mechanicsville Turnpike) and within walking distance of restaurants, grocery stores, shopping and a fitness center, you’ll never need to stray far from home.

Prices begin in the $170s. Phase II units will be available in the summer of 2016.

NKHomesOfVA.com LOW-MAINTENANCE

LOCATION

Just off Mechanicsville Turnpike near I-295, Mechanicsville

AMENITIES

• Swimming pool • Hot tub • Clubhouse • Scenic lake • Private dock • Paved walking paths

COURTESY OF VILLAGE AT PEBBLE LAKE

BUILDER

• NK Homes

MADISON ESTATES – yet still close to downtown Richmond, to suburban conveniences and to interstate highways.

Madison Estates features all of this, in sophisticated, stylish homes on one- to two-acre lots. The beautifully elegant Craftsman-style executive homes feature premium finishes, gourmet kitchens, designer bathrooms and four or five spacious bedrooms, most with first-floor masters.

Situated in a charming area of Hanover County. Prices begin in the mid $500s. NKHomesOfVA.com

LOCATION

North of I-64 in Mechanicsville, near Mechanicsville Turnpike and I-295

AMENITIES

IMAGINE REGAL COUNTRY ESTATE LIVING

• Walking nature trails • Horseback riding trails • Large open community open areas • One- to two-acre lots

COURTESY OF MADISON ESTATE

BUILDER

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• NK Homes

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PROVIDENCE THE MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY OF PROVIDENCE features architecturally distinct, single-family homes with stunning natural surroundings. Located at Providence Church Road and Woodside Lane near the town of Ashland, the community is adjacent to Washington Lacy Park, Hanover’s first equestrian-friendly park. Homeowners in this charming community enjoy a wide array of amenities and open spaces for community gatherings. HHHunt’s Director of Living works with homeowners to maintain an active lifestyle and plans events throughout the year.

East of the I-95 junction with Rt. 54, near Ashland

AMENITIES

• Community park overlooking a water feature with fountain • Pavilion with fire pit

• Two miles of walking trails • Adjacent to Washington Lacy Park

• Open lawn areas • Playground with natural exploration element

CARMEN DOHERTY PHOTOGRAPHY

HHHuntCommunities.com/providence

LOCATION

BUILDERS

• HHHunt Homes • Ryan Homes

3224 Barkham Drive. Brand new construction in Rountrey in the heart of Midlothian. Will be completed

by April. 4 Bedrooms including a first floor master, 3.5 Baths, as well as a rec room.

Asking $459,000.

8910 Cardiff Road. Located in private Bexley Subdivision.

5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths. 1 car garage with extra storage and wonderful back patio with fire pit. Asking $385,000.

DEVELOPERS

• HHHunt Communities

Your expert in new construction & resale

“If you’re interested in finding out how much your home is worth or would like to set up a showing, give me a call today" Cell: (804) 536-6100 Office: (804) 545-4128 Fax: (804) 545-4129

Jared@CentralVARealty.com 11551-D Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059

1827 Roundfield Lane. Located in Manakin Sabot less than 5 minutes from Short Pump off route 250! Fully renovated inside and out with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, and full finished basement. 3,708 square feet. Asking $385,000.

6301 Harbourside Drive.

Commercial space for sale. Almost 100% rented out with yearly or multi year leases. 6,178 Square Feet.

Right off of Hull Street near 288.

Asking $675,000.

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HEALTH

TOOTH DECAY A Lifelong Battle

“OMG!! You have a cavity!”

These were the first words out of your mother’s mouth after the dentist told her you had tooth decay. Even today, the first thought when you hear the word cavity is a hole in a tooth!

As soon as a tooth erupts into the child’s mouth, it is bathed in fluid. If the fluid is acid, it can dissolve the mineral content of the tooth a little at a time until the hard tooth structure becomes soft. The gooey stuff in the hole is decay.

The first place of attack is in the grooves and crevices in the tops of teeth. These defects occur during formation of the tooth, and it is impossible to clean those tiny pores. If caught in time, those can be sealed with no anesthesia (shots) or drilling. If left unattended, they can grow into very large cavities.

The second place for decay is on smooth surfaces, like the smooth front of a tooth or in between two touching teeth. These are preventable by cleaning and brushing techniques so that food and plaque are unable to stick to a tooth long enough to let acid form. Fluoride in toothpaste and in the water is helpful with smoothsurface decay.

A third form of decay, which is a catastrophe for older people with dry mouth, is root decay. It is hard to prevent and even harder to treat.

A fourth acid consideration is gastric reflux, which can bathe the mouth in acid 24-7. In my 45-year career as a practicing dentist, I’ve seen several entire mouths destroyed by untreated acid reflux and bulimia.

As you can see, cavities are with you as long as you live.

By Dr. W. Baxter Perkinson, Jr.

Constant prevention, plaque retardant and removal, fluoride and rinses – anything that dilutes the acid in your mouth can prevent holes in your teeth for a lifetime.

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FEATURE

Imagine Having a Second Home MAKING

THE

DREAM

COME

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By Annie Tobey

Lengthy stays during the summer vacation, building family memories that last; catching up with friends in a restful space; a quiet, personal retreat spot; time alone as a couple; a home away from home – these visions represent just a few benefits of a second home.

Though investment advisors may weigh in on tax advantages and other financial benefits, we’ll save that discussion for a future issue. Sometimes, you make a decision like this as you would any other expenditure: you realize it’s an investment in your dreams, and then you make it happen!

Search for the Dream Let’s start with the ideals. Ask yourself: What do you like to do? Of course, where you land will depend heavily upon how you prefer to spend your free time.

If you like the water, you’re fortunate to live in Central Virginia, where you can choose between the ocean, rivers both rocky and sedate, and flat-water lakes. You can surf and splash in the waves, swim in quiet waters or sun on the beach. Do you see yourself windsurfing, deep-sea fishing, waterskiing or kayaking through scenic marshlands?

If you’re a landlubber, you might prefer to head to the mountains for hiking and mountain biking, skiing and snowmobiling.

Other favorite activities you may want near your second home include dining at trendy restaurants, shopping, attending concerts, plays and festivals, playing golf and tennis or reveling in family entertainment.

What’s your favorite scenery? Consider what takes your breath away: an ocean sunset accompanied by the persistent pounding of waves; quiet waters with choruses of cicadas and red-winged blackbirds; mountain ranges covered with snow, blankets of red and orange foliage or summer’s variations on green; or even a cityscape of tall buildings and the bustle of crowds and traffic.

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this second home may eventually become your retirement home, you might want to be within walking distance of grocery stores and other necessities.

If you plan on entertaining friends or family, you’ll want teenage entertainment and grandkid magnets – beaches with lifeguards, pools, mini golf, playgrounds and movie theaters.

Are you more of a hermit or a social butterfly? Richmonders’ favorite second home locations run the gamut: isolated cottages in the woods, side-by-side homes with minimal interactions and communities with shared spaces.

The same locations also vary in crowds – some sedate and some bustling with activity, especially in their peak season.

What do you need in a residence? If you’ve narrowed down your locale, it’s time to ponder your abode: number of beds and bathrooms, kitchen facilities, storage for your jet ski, boat slip for your sailboat, personal pool and whirlpool, or patio with a breathtaking view!

Do you expect year-round usage? As long as you’re flexible, most nearby venues offer something for each season. Ski resorts have summer hiking and swimming. Beach towns offer entertainment, restaurants and a laid-back wintertime vibe. You may want to look at a year-round event calendar, too.

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Remember the Realities Once you’ve narrowed down your top spots, consider the practicalities.

Distance & travel options. The ideal location is within four hours from door to door, whether by road or air. Much more than that and travel may get tedious. Factor in travel costs, too.

Price. Second homes range from million-dollar mansions to cozy cabins. Though prices vary within resort areas, you’ll also discover that median prices vary between areas.

You can choose from single-family homes to condos; find a timeshare; buy a lot and build; and consider houseboats and tiny homes.

BEAUTIFUL HOME IN OUTER BANKS, NC

Hidden costs. Don’t be surprised! Factor in costs such as utilities, trash removal, landscaping, maintenance and cost of living. If you’re hoping to rent your second home when you’re not using it, you’ll want to work with a property management service.

Making the final decision. You’ve decided on your dream location and you’re ready to start looking for your dream home. Not so fast!

If you’ve spent little time there previously, go visit – multiple times – or even rent a place for a season to make sure you don’t get tired of the drive or of going to just one place! Spend time there during the off season, too, and chat with the locals.

Once all systems are go, consult with your financial advisor and find a local real estate agent who knows the turf.

And then – make the dream come true!

ROW OF BEACH HOMES IN VIRGINIA BEACH

The Perfect Getaway… is Not so Far Away

History and romance meet between the rivers of the Chesapeake Bay … come stay in one of our historic inns and enjoy days filled with secluded beaches, wine and heritage trails, quaint towns, and pristine nature.

Plan YOUR perfect getaway at

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FEATURE

Our Top Picks for Second Homes Beaches, still waters and mountains

Virginia Beach. One of Richmond’s first second-home locations, Virginia Beach offers three distinct areas. The Resort Area bustles with activities: restaurants, high-rise hotels and timeshares, and shops line the well-tended, lifeguard-staffed beach on the Atlantic Ocean and a three-mile boardwalk. Sandbridge hosts sand dunes and dancing sea oats in a peaceful community setting, with beaches and parks for recreation. The Chesapeake Bay beaches are calmer and quieter, for water fun without the waves.

Outer Banks. The northern beaches of North Carolina’s Outer Banks host most of the Atlantic coastline’s resort area and second homes, from the quieter communities of Duck and Southern Shores to the busier areas of Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head.

Homes line the ocean shoreline, populate the inland spaces and perch along the more peaceful waters of the sound. Looking for a quieter setting? Keep heading south along the Outer Banks, through Roanoke Island and Hatteras Island down to Ocracoke.

Northern Neck. Peaceful homes line the rivers and inlets of this Virginia peninsula, outlined by the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, often with docks and private beaches.

Common activities include fishing and water sports, dining and shopping at the character-filled small towns nearby and just plain relaxing at “The Rivah.”

Smith Mountain Lake. Celebrating 50 years since the creation of the reservoir, this lake with its 480 miles of shoreline has become a popular destination for family getaways. Besides water sports, the region hosts four golf courses, dining and shopping, all in a smalltown atmosphere. Houseboats host many who retreat to the lake, anchoring in inlets and cruising the lake. The clear water, mountain backdrop and expansive views add to the region’s beauty.

Massanutten. The initial draw to this resort comes from the winter sports – skiing, snowboarding, tubing and ice skating. But the fun doesn’t end when the snow melts. Besides the year-round waterpark, spa, shopping and restaurants, you can golf, hike and bike on mountain trails, play disk golf, take classes or tackle the adventure park, tailored with courses for all ages. Nearby lie amenities in Harrisonburg and natural recreation of Shenandoah National Park.

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Other notable second home options Lake Anna. Covering more than 20 square miles, nearby Lake Anna offers swimming, boating, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing, plus year-round events, wineries, shopping, dining and hiking.

Wintergreen. Winter sports plus spa, golf, tennis, summer tubing and dining fill free time at this resort in beautiful Nelson County, near Lake Monacan Park, waterfalls, hiking and some of Virginia’s best breweries, wineries, cideries and distilleries.

Bath County. A blend of luxury and natural beauty, Bath County hosts snow sports, hiking, biking, fishing and golfing as well as cultural attractions, dining and hot spring baths – and no stoplights!

Colonial Beach. Find sun and water recreation in this small town on the Potomac River.

Lake Gaston. The 35-mile-long lake straddling Virginia and North Carolina hosts a variety of water sports, boating and fishing, plus a public park.

Buggs Island Lake / Kerr Lake. Find your happy place along the 800 miles of shoreline or in the natural areas for swimming, water sports and fishing plus land-based hiking and golfing.

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• 2-course lunch $10/$15 • 3-course dinner $20/$25/$30

EAT FOR A CAUSE!

$1 from each lunch and $2 from each dinner will be donated to the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls View participating restaurants online at

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COURTESY OF VIRGINIA BBQ

Virginia Barbecue

At its original location in Ashland, Virginia Barbecue has been serving their perfectly smoked meats for 16 years. These scrumptious St. Louis-style ribs have been dry rubbed with kosher salt, coarse ground pepper, paprika and other spices, smoked with hickory wood at 220 degrees for over five hours, and then slathered with the house Virginia sauce (or no sauce if you prefer them dry)! Choose two homemade sides to accompany your meat, like the roasted red potato salad, matchstick shredded Southern slaw (sweet, tangy and made fresh daily) or freshly baked mini corn muffins. Get some fresh brewed sweet tea to complete your Southern flavors!

600 England St., Ashland 804-752-4838 | VirginiaBBQ.com

ST. LOUIS SMOKED SL ABS OF RIBS

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CAROLINA PULLED PORK

The Halligan Bar-B-Q Halligan’s Ashland barbecue spot serves up the same meaty treats you’ll find in their two full-service restaurants in Shockoe Bottom and Short Pump. Besides offering mouth-watering dishes, the restaurant pays tribute to firefighters everywhere. The Carolina-style hand-pulled pork is slow cooked and served with a drizzle of their special sauce, along with a side and a pickle. Halligan also offers their take on Memphis-style barbecue chicken.

3 N. 17th St., Richmond | 804-447-7981 2451 Old Brick Rd., Glen Allen | 804-364-2707 Ashland Express, 10180 Lakeridge Pkwy., Ashland | 804-299-292 TheHalliganBar.com

ROBERT THOMAS

Buz & Ned’s Real Barbecue

The tender, juicy, smoky meat at Buz & Ned’s Real Barbecue will keep you coming back for more, whether tackling their ribs or throwing down a barbecue sandwich and sides. Speaking of throwdowns, pitmaster Buz Grossberg is so talented at the pit that he dominated TV chef Bobby Flay in a 2007 televised Throwdown! competition. The chopped barbecue pork sandwich pictured here is served with some of their perfectly paired sides: beer-battered onion rings, coleslaw, French fries, macaroni with three cheeses, cucumber and onion salad, and Buz’s six-pepper, four-meat chili. You won’t go away hungry!

1119 North Boulevard, Richmond | 804-355-6055 8205 W. Broad St., Richmond | 804-346-4227 BuzAndNeds.com

BBQ PORK SANDWICH COURTESY OF SUCCESS WERKS

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By Steve Cook

WHAT’S MCCOOKING ON BROOK ROAD: I always loved the old Celebrity Room at 5225 Brook Rd. Remember the Elvis Room there? Well, here’s some good news. The building, which has housed several dining incarnations over the years, is getting a new lease on life. Chris McCook, who previously ran his eponymous grill on Lakeside Avenue, has taken over the spot.

Chef Jason Clem told me that the owners are shooting for a late February open, so by the time you get this magazine, the new McCook’s Grill and Bar should be open. Clem, who got his training in fine dining at Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, has most recently been working in the kitchen at J.J.’s Grill on Staples Mill. He told me that the new McCook’s will feature fresh seafood along with an emphasis on smoked meats. McCook’s is open for lunch and dinner daily and, said Clem, plans are afoot to start serving breakfast in the near future.

There is also a large stage area adjacent to the second bar and, from what I’m hearing, there’ll be regular live entertainment.

LARK LANDS IN A NEW SPOT: I heard some disturbing news recently. Someone told me they thought Lark Bake Shop and Café in Mechanicsville had closed. Let me assure you, IT IS STILL OPEN. The confusion came, perhaps, from the fact that this great little bakery and café closed only long enough to move to a new location in the front of the same shopping center (6102 Brasher Boulevard). I hear with the new visibility and with additions to the menu, the café is doing more business than ever before.

FUDDRUCKERS IS BACK: For those of you (including me) who’ve kind of missed having one of the world’s greatest hamburgers (their claim), we got some good news in early February, when it was announced that the not-so-fast-food burger chain was returning to the Richmond metro area. This time, the Fuddruckers will be in Ashland, inside the TA Travel Center Truck Stop at 100 N. Carter Rd. The new Fuddruckers is scheduled to open sometime in March.

NEW MENU FOR GIAMBANCOS ITALIAN GRILL: Filippo Giambanco told me that he’s working on a new menu for the family’s Giambancos Italian Grill at 7500 Jackson Arch Dr. He said the menu should debut early this month. “I want to bring some new dishes to the Mechanicsville area,” Filippo said, “some more exotic dishes, so local residents don’t have to go downtown to get this type of food.” He mentioned such delicacies as octopus perhaps appearing on the menu in the near future. “We post our new dishes and our specials on our Facebook page,” he told me. So keep an eye out for that.

Filippo said the restaurant has also recently added Sunday brunch and, in addition to such brunch fare as eggs Benedict and waffles, features Italian-inspired items, including breakfast pizza and an Italian frittata.

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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME BASKETBALL? Craig Eberle and his wife, Vanessa, own and operate Kreggers Tap and Table on Kings Charter Drive in Ashland. He said with all their large screen TVs, there’s no better place to catch all of the March Madness action.

Plus, he’s apparently working on some pretty special specials for basketball fans. Kreggers, if you don’t know, is one of the coolest new places in Hanover, featuring great food, refreshing beer and beverages and a good time. Craig said he’ll announce his March Madness and Welcome Spring specials on Facebook and Twitter.

Once the weather starts to warm, you’ll want to check out their awesome patio. In fact, with the fire pit there, you really don’t need to wait for spring.

A NEW “HOMETOWN” RESTAURANT HEADED FOR MECHANICSVILLE: According to its website, a Bonchon Korean chicken restaurant is heading to Hanover Square Shopping Center on Bells Creek Road in Mechanicsville. Bonchon was founded by South Korean restaurateur Jinduk Seh, who decided to take his many years of experience in Korean cuisine and perfect a recipe for fried chicken, which is one of South Korea’s most popular comfort foods. The first Bonchon opened in 2002 in Busan, South Korea. The name, Bonchon, is Korean for “my hometown.”

SAY CHEESE: Interested in learning to make your own cheese? Perhaps you’re one who wants to avoid many of the additives and preservatives that are so prevalent in the products on the shelves at your local grocer.

Did you know that Hanover Parks and Rec sponsors cheese-making and artisan bread-baking classes? The classes are conducted by Sharon Munyak, owner of Hobby Hill Farm, a Powhatan County distributor of gourmet foods as well as baking and cheese-making supplies.

Sharon tells me that her classes have become so popular that she is now teaching the art of cheese making in 10 counties around the state. Most of the attendees, Sharon said, are age 35 and up and about 75% are women. However, she also offers classes for young persons, such as for Girl Scout troops and others.

On March 21, Sharon will be teaching a mozzarella and ricotta cheese-making class (age 16 and up) at the Pole Green Community Center. On March 22, the same class will be offered at the Montpelier Community Center. Other upcoming classes in Hanover include one on soft cheeses at Pole Green Community Center on April 11 and on artisan bread baking at the same location on May 16.

For more information, visit the parks and rec website at HanoverParksRec.com. Hobby Hill Farm also has a very informative website (HobbyHillFarmFresh.com) with more details on their classes as well as information on the wide variety of products they offer, including jams, jellies, gourmet pretzels and more. You can contact Sharon Munyak at 804-598-6095.

Well, it’s time to go back on the hunt for more restaurant news and views. Remember to read TasteBudz at RichmondNavigator.com. We publish an updated column every Thursday afternoon. And, if you have any restaurant news, please send it to us at TasteBudz@RichmondNavigator.com.

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MAKING THE MOST OF BIRDING IN HANOVER COUNTY

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long as I can remember, I have paid close attention to the wildlife outside my window, especially birdlife. I derived great joy in walking into the woods and meadows behind my house with just a bag lunch, a pair of binoculars and a pen and paper to log my daily discoveries. Although I am a long way from where I grew up as a child, Hanover County has that same country feel that I knew and loved.

From our backyards to our parks, Hanover County provides roughly 473 square miles of wood, meadows, rivers and open spaces, ample opportunity for birds to live and raise their young. So if you are among the growing number of people, both young and old, who find it stimulating to take notice of the natural world outside your door, then this is a great place to be.

Traveling to Hanover’s more rural settings gives the bird enthusiast an opportunity to see shy birds that are less apt to show themselves in busier areas.

North Anna Battlefield Park, with a variety of tree and plant life, a mixture of forest and bushes and the North Anna River, provides an opportunity to see a more concentrated number of birds than we might ordinarily see in our own yards. The park covers 172 acres with six miles of trails for hiking and bird watching. Last summer, in just one day, I was fortunate enough to see a red-shouldered hawk, blue-gray gnatcatcher, black-and-white warbler, pileated woodpecker, male and female downy woodpecker, brown-headed nuthatch, yellow warblers and chatty catbird, among others.

Several other parks in the county, including Montpelier Park in Montpelier, the beautiful Cold Harbor Battlefield Park in Mechanicsville and Poor Farm Park in Ashland, also offer trails for bird-watching access.

Though these parks can be accessed year round, it pays to plan some of your bird-watching forays around the times migrating birds are making their seasonal journey to or from their winter homes. During migration (April and May in the spring and August through October in the fall), you may spot birds you would not ordinarily see. Migration times vary, since certain prompts such as current weather conditions can motivate a flock to start earlier or later.

Birds migrate primarily for resources to raise and feed their young. Although escape from cold can be a factor for fall migration, even the smallest birds, such as hummingbirds, can survive freezing temperatures if they have adequate food. In most cases though, the cold weather coincides with dwindling food supplies, prompting the birds to travel to warmer climates where food and nesting possibilities are more abundant.

During migration, any time of day could unveil some wonderful discoveries, but the hours just after sunrise are prime in that nocturnal birds that have been flying all night are looking for somewhere to rest and find nourishment.

Migrating birds may remain in an area for days or even weeks in an attempt to regain their strength and depart in the most favorable flight conditions, whether accessing wind direction or avoiding storms and heavy precipitation.

Our year-round birds, though normally very self sufficient, sometimes need help getting through tough times, and our attempts to help them pay dividends in offering us more opportunities to observe them. For example, when our weather turned severe during January’s 12 to 20 inches of snow, birds had difficulty finding food in the ice and snow. So keeping some birdseed on hand can be a lifesaver for our colorful friends. I feel, as you may, that I owe them at least that much for all the pleasure they give me. Sunflower seed, millet, peanuts, raisins, mealworms and safflower are just some of the many foods they love and appreciate. Suet provides a great energy boost during cold weather.

Access to water is always important for their survival, regardless of the season.

It doesn’t take much to get started as a birdwatcher. Get yourself a good reference book, a decent pair of binoculars and maybe a camera and you should be good to go. Feel free to email me with questions at rm56205@gmail.com.

CEDAR WAXWING

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“Come springtime, we’ll get those shutters painted.” And, “As soon as the weather warms up, we’ll put new f looring in the kitchen.”

I’ve been hearing these promises from my husband for six months.

And I’ve never quite understood how indoor projects can be dependent on outdoor conditions. But now that Mother Nature has once again blessed us with gorgeous, sunshiny days, there’s no time like the present to tackle our home improvement to-do lists.

Could your abode benefit from some refreshing and renewing? Take a look at these five project ideas that will breathe new energy and charm into your home’s appearance.

REPLACE THE GARAGE DOOR. Thinking of retiring your lackluster garage door for something a little more striking? Here are a few tips from the pros.

According to The Overhead Door Company, homeowners are reaching beyond the standard conservative white or tan color options and employing stronger hues like grays and greens to make bolder statements on these oversized canvases. And windows! Today’s garage doors have larger windows, and more of them, to enhance their homes’ architectural styles.

If you find yourself coveting the polished richness of wooden garage doors but assume they’re out of your price range, think again. Clopay’s Canyon Ridge Ultra-Grain Series brings this high-end look to the average homeowner’s budget. Their insulated, polyurethane-coated steel garage doors are overlaid with a composite cypress woodgrain finish for the class and elegance of wood without the price tag and maintenance.

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with a climbing vine like trumpet vine, climbing roses or confederate jasmine. These fast growers not only create a lush perimeter, but their voluminous blooms are an outdoor delight.

NEW FLOORING IS A QUICK WAY TO MAKE A BIG IMPACT ON YOUR HOME’S APPEARANCE. If you’re like me, with sad 80s kitchen

linoleum that’s trying to pull itself up, you’ll appreciate these underfoot style options.

According to Ari Ziskin of Flooring Inc., parquet (or geometricpatterned flooring) isn’t just for hardwood and laminate anymore. This puzzle-piece pattern adds pizzazz to otherwise uninspired spaces.

Wide-planked styles in laminate and hardwood are a perfect solution for making small spaces look larger and more open.

While wood flooring in extremely dark tones is all the rage this year with its sleek, expensive look, it loses points in the upkeep category. If you don’t enjoy sweeping and mopping, I’d say keep shopping.

Blond or light gray wood with a heavily grained look, on the other hand, hides dirt and dust like a champ. It’s a busy homeowner’s best friend.

And, just like with outdoor fencing, vinyl popularity is on the rise in flooring, too. Unlike the lower-end peel and stick variety, luxury vinyl looks very upscale and can easily be mistaken for wood and ceramic tile.

Another plus – it’s low maintenance and virtually waterproof!

BRUTAL WINTER WEATHER CAN DO A NUMBER ON YOUR HOME’S EXTERIOR. Porches, decks, shutters and trim can look

especially victimized by the elements come springtime.

NEED A NEW BACKYARD FENCE OR A LITTLE MORE PRIVACY FROM THE OUTSIDE WORLD? Just like faux wood garage doors, some

of today’s most attractive “wooden” fences aren’t wood at all. For low maintenance and durability, vinyl is the fencing material of choice these days. The new generation of vinyl fencing is available in a wide range of natural wood tones and textures. It’s as versatile as you’ll find. And, unlike wood, vinyl stands up to rain and humidity like a pro.

If you prefer more natural-looking boundary lines, put Mother Nature’s flora to work. Plant a row of fast-growing privet, honeysuckle or bamboo for a tall, attractive hedge. (For bamboo, be sure to follow strict planting instructions. Otherwise, your lawn could quickly turn into a bamboo forest.)

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If you’re about to repaint all or part of your home’s exterior, make sure you have the right tools. Toss out that leftover, five-year-old gallon in the storage shed and start fresh with high-quality premium exterior paint like Sherwin Williams Duration, which comes highly recommended by contractors across the country. Its $70 price tag may seem steep, but this top-of-the-line paint’s self-priming and extra-thick coverage will actually save you money in the long run. Going for a new exterior color scheme?

Take a look at the tones of your roof shingles, stonework, front walkway and driveway. Choose paint colors that will complement these property fixtures rather than clash with them.

FOR INDOOR REJUVENATION, trendy homeowners are embracing the bold simplicity (or simple boldness) of bright white, such as Benjamin Moore’s 2016 interior color of the year “simply white.” Embraced for their muted versatility, white walls are the perfect palette to give brightly colored furniture and accessories the “pop” that decorators strive for. White can be dressed up or down, from pristine to shabby chic. (If you have kids or pets, I highly recommend using at least a satin finish white paint for an easier time wiping away those inevitable scuff marks and fingerprints.)

With spring and summer days come more hours of sunlight. While it’s usually welcome, there are times (like early mornings) when those solar rays need to stay outdoors. THE RIGHT WINDOW TREATMENTS ARE A MUST. Thick draperies paired with blackout liners are a stylish and effective option. With white walls all the rage this year, bright, jewel-toned curtains are a complementary pairing. Rich teals, magentas and emeralds are popular color choices.

If you like the idea of a blackout shade but not their characteristic drabness, try a woven shade in a natural material like bamboo with a blackout liner added. For darker spaces, bottoms-up cellular shades are a great way to add privacy without sacrificing natural light.

I could keep writing about these value-adding home improvement ideas. But, it’s such a nice, sunny day outside, I think it’s time to get started on my shutters. They’re not going to paint themselves, you know.

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aving lived in Richmond for a short time, I’m still finding my way, figuratively and literally. When you’re new in town, choosing a trustworthy family doctor, mechanic, landscaper or home remodeler can be a crapshoot. Even if you’ve lived here your whole life, it’s still a leap of faith to give your trust (and money) to a business found via Google or the phone book. Any company can buy an ad telling you how great they are.

I’ve even become skeptical of all the awards and accolades so freely given these days. My LinkedIn profile, for example, lists hundreds of endorsements from well-meaning acquaintances who’ve never actually seen my work.

As much as we all appreciate compliments, the ones that hold real value are those that come from happy customers, who don’t hesitate to share their positive experiences with coworkers, friends and neighbors.

These praises, earned through quality work and great customer service, are a true testament to a company’s worth.

In choosing a residential contractor for remodels and repairs, we tend to rely even more heavily on input from others. With that said, I was pretty darn impressed this week while researching local builders. Yes, there are quite a few, but none with as many happy customers willing to share their positive experiences as BNW Builders.

Rather than using their own words to convince homeowners to call them for projects like remodels, additions, roofing, patios and replacement windows, BNW Builders lets their customers speak for themselves. Over 200 unscripted endorsements on their website, along with an extensive gallery of before-and-after photos, speak volumes about BNW’s commitment to quality and satisfaction.

One testimonial that really stood out to me highlighted the integrity and honesty that BNW Builders owner, Bruce Wiegan, has built his business upon … because, sadly, that sort of thing is rare these days.

“We had some work done that was not completed by another contractor and we asked Bruce for a quote to complete that. He gave us advice that we needed to go back to the original contractor and

hold them accountable, the same as BNW Builders is accountable for the work and workmanship that they do. They could’ve charged us thousands of dollars to complete something that was, in actuality, warranty work.” Dianne Dean Other testimonials applaud BNW’s competitive pricing, quality products and communication.

“We had gotten many estimates for our roof repair and could not believe the difference in price and work to be included. The other companies were four times higher at least, with less work to be done. Our roof looks great and we came home to no clean up.” - David and Jutta Visit BNWBuilders.com to read many more like these. You’ll also find a list of their qualifications, products and services, such as remodeling, additions, roofing, decks, patios, screened porches, windows, doors and gutters.

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THE QUIET SPORT IS ALSO THE EASY SPORT Anyone can fly fish. No, really: If I can fly fish, anyone can. I have written two guidebooks about fly fishing and lecture frequently throughout the Mid-Atlantic, so I have met hundreds of people who tell me that they have always wanted to try this quiet sport. Why haven’t they? Some say that they plan on learning to cast when they have more time. I can say with some confidence that that day will never come. So what makes people hesitate to pick up a fly rod? What is fly fishing, anyway?

Cast your memory back to the farm pond you fished with your grandfather: that was a weighted lure that, when thrown, pulled your line out across the water. By contrast, the fly angler casts the (weighted) fly line itself, and his fly pattern essentially goes along for the ride.

Whereas a strong wrist and broad shoulders will help you heft that spinning rod and the heavy lure you’ve attached to your line, fly anglers rely on technique rather than strength. This technique-based approach to the delicate presentation is one reason that women make such excellent fly anglers. Male or female, all good fly anglers realize that their casting improves if they let their fly rod do the work for them rather than try to force out more line through brute strength.

If in the past you’ve found fishing “boring,” then you definitely need to give fly fishing a try. The fly angler rarely sits around waiting for a bite. Instead, she is determining what’s hatching, changing flies accordingly, casting her fly line to a different likely looking spot in the water and imparting action to her pattern to make it appear more lifelike and enticing. Sometimes fly anglers will cast several times to give their fly just the right “drift” or move up or down or across the stream for a better casting angle. Just know that if you take up fly fishing, your days of sitting on the riverbank for hours and reading pulp fiction while you wait for a bite are over. (Save the novel for the beach.)

High-anxiety types, take note: Many fly anglers find fly casting uniquely therapeutic. In fact, some nonprofit organizations have capitalized on the therapeutic nature of fly casting – and, for many, fly tying – to support cancer patients (CastingForRecovery.org) and to rehabilitate wounded veterans (ProjectHealingWaters.org).

So the fly angler casts a weighted line that carries his fly out to the water. But what is a fly? A fly is just a synthetic pattern, hand-tied to a fish hook, that looks like an insect – a grasshopper, perhaps, or a dragonfly – or a small minnow, crayfish, sculpin, fish egg, leech, shrimp, crab … The possibilities are almost endless. If a fish might consider it edible, believe me, a fly tyer has tied it. I’ve seen flies tied to 26 Hanover Lifestyle

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look like baby ducks! Thousands of fly patterns already exist; you can copy one at a fly tying vise yourself, invent and tie your own pattern or benefit from someone else’s hard work and just buy ready-made flies.

I have fished all over the country (and outside of it), and I always use commercially tied flies. Fly tying simply doesn’t interest me – and that’s okay, because other folks are obsessed with it and eager to sell me their creations. It’s a win-win for everyone.

Yes, it is true that the elusive trout is the gold standard prey for fly anglers. It is also true that you can fly fish (proudly) for just about any species. In fact, Virginia’s James River alone offers small and largemouth bass, striper (rockfish), bluegill, carp, crappie – and, in the spring, the delightful shad run that has anglers from around the region flocking to Richmond. You can also fly fish from a boat and bring surprisingly large fish to hand with a fly rod. Old Dominion fly anglers can target muskie that are often more than 30 inches long and weigh over 25 pounds. (Incidentally, such fish are big enough to eat those baby duck flies I mentioned earlier.)

Contrary to popular belief, it’s easy and relatively inexpensive to get started fly fishing. Orvis, one of the most venerable names in the sport, offers numerous free beginner classes (Orvis Fly Fishing 101) each year throughout the state. Contact the Richmond Orvis store for more information (804-253-9000 or Orvis.com).

Fly fishing is easy, relaxing and fun. Anyone can do it just about anywhere. And although it is simple to get started fly fishing, you can spend the rest of your life perfecting your cast. So what are you waiting for? Warm weather is just around the corner. Enroll today in a beginner casting class, and you’ll be on fish by this spring. Tight lines!

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AN ANGLER WITH HER FIRST FISH CAUGHT AT AN ORVIS 101 FLY FISHING OUTING.

The 2016 Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival, to be held April 9 and 10 at the Meadow Event Park just outside of Richmond, might be the easiest and friendliest way to learn about the quiet sport of fly fishing. Now in its 16th year, the festival is the only event of its kind in the country.

Each day, all day long, nationally known authors and speakers offer classes and lectures about fly fishing to the public. This family-friendly event has activities designed specifically for children (and their parents). Major sponsors of the event include TakeMeFishing.org, Orvis, Temple Fork Outfitters, Green Top Sporting Goods, SweetWater Brewery and Wild River Outfitters, which will have a large kayak display area. Some of Virginia’s best wineries participate as well, and wine tastings are included. For more information, visit VAFlyFishingFestival.org.

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omen who are looking for The Million-Dollar Business Formula will find their answers at the 7th annual Women’s Success Summit on March 22. The Million-Dollar Business Formula event is supported by a partnership between eWomenNetwork and the Virginia-based EVB P.O.W.E.R. program (Potential of Women Entrepreneurs Realized).

The March summit features networking, lunch and an inspiring presentation by speaker Sandra Yancey, best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur and founder and CEO of eWomenNetwork, which connects more than 500,000 women in 118 chapters across North America.

One of the reasons so many women struggle with attaining the million-dollar revenue mark, Yancey tells listeners, is that they are investing time doing the wrong things and their mindset keeps them stuck.

Instead, successful women entrepreneurs align their passion with their daily activities.

The eWomenNetwork presents the Women’s Success Summit throughout the U.S., offering women the opportunity to create new connections and discover new resources.

In Richmond, the event is sponsored by EVB P.O.W.E.R., a unique program unlike any other that offers networking, resources, tools and financial products and services to support local women business owners.

“P.O.W.E.R. will enable women to confidently take risks as they surround themselves with like-minded women who will embrace them on their journeys,” said Michelle Hastings Simon, senior vice president and marketing director for EVB. “We want to be a catalyst to help grow their business.”

“The P.O.W.E.R. program is putting women in touch with the right people to get them to the resources and information they need,” added Julie Hill, P.O.W.E.R. director.

The program, which was initiated by EVB (Eastern Virginia Bankshares, Inc.) in 2014, has already helped a multitude of women entrepreneurs, garnering participation from women’s groups as well as individuals.

The Women’s Success Summit will be held on March 22, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Country Club. For more information, go to eWomenNetwork.com.

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