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Your Valley. Your News. Your Paper. The Northern Virginia Daily would like to thank all of our readers who submitted their upcoming local events to be included in this special section – Summer In The Valley. Our mission is to provide you with as many fun activities throughout the Shenandoah Valley as possible. Please check the listed websites that are available as the summer progresses due to changes in scheduling by organizations. Don’t forget to check out the Daily’s Events Calendar at nvdaily.com for additional events. Enjoy your summer! The Daily Staff
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Local parks programs promise summer fun By Moazama Rafiqzad Daily correspondent
As the summer approaches, grownups and children alike are ready to get active and have some summer fun.
nity a variety of options. Lisa Hamaker, assistant director of Parks and Recreation for Winchester, said she’s really excited for the Salute to Our Troops event.
“It is a great time to not only recognize the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice of the Korean War, but also the 100th anniversary of the Buffalo soldiers coming Local Parks and Recreation Department pro- and encamping in Winchester,” said Hamaker. grams are promising just that. Whether in Winchester “Those two major events along with being able to or in Frederick County, take a day to recognize all summer camp is the place to be — and there is a camp troops who have supported and continue to support our for every interest. country is a great thing.” Winchester and Frederick Other events to mark on County Parks and your calendar for this sumRecreation program direcmer: tors are working hard to meet the needs of the comJune 1 and 2 — Jack munity for their summer Walker Memorial activities, planning fun Horseshoe Tournament. events for children, youth Information: www.hpproand adults. tour.net/Jack_Walker_Mem orial.html Winchester
have something to offer the entire family,” Hamaker said.
Frederick County
Frederick County is kicking off its summer proJune 22 — International grams with its signature The city of Winchester is Festival and World Explorer Youth Triathlon on June 16. offering summer camps for Obstacle Course. The county is still offering all ages from all-day camps all of the fun activities it July 3 — Rockin’ to athletic camps highlightIndependence Eve: offered last year, but it has ing activities such as basWinchester City and Old added summer camps this ketball, volleyball, cheerTown Winchester partner up year for children and teens. leading and much more to for family entertainment, fit the needs of all age FCPRD’s new camp addilive music and fireworks. groups and interests. tions for all ages include July 19 and 20 — Salute Art Camp and Drama Camp Aside from the many funto Our Troops Event: A filled activities, they also for aspiring artists and Hip Candlelight Vigil, Korean are planning big events for Hop and Teen XTreme for the community. The concert War Memorial dedication, aspiring dancers. series that was offered last parade, fun family activities Preschoolers get to enjoy and The Shenandoah summer did not make it the summer and stay active onto the schedule this year Moonlight Ball. with a camp designed espebecause the Old Town “Whether it is taking a cially for them called Fun Development Board has program, participating in an in the Sun. many music events planned. exercise class, enjoying the Said Chris Konyar, superFriday Night Live, for playgrounds and walking example, gives the commu- trail or general scenery, we intendent of REC for
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Frederick County, “We’ve added a new camp called Camp A.M.P. — Active Middle School Program — which is a camp specifically designed for the middle school aged child.” Camp Basic-REC is still being offered in three area schools — Greenwood Mill, Evendale and Apple Pie Ridge Middle School — for the convenience of families and at $110, a lower price from last year, and “with fun field trips, and a great staff.” added Konyar.
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nights in July. “The FCPRD staff has worked hard this year to put together a comprehensive and diverse package of summer programs for parents to choose from and we are hoping the area will look to us first to ensure their child has a memorable summer in 2013,” said Konyar. For more information on programs and events offered, call Frederick County Parks and Recreation Department at 540-665-5678. or visit www.fcprd.net to download the summer brochure.
The best-loved sport camps remain on the schedule such as football, soccer, tennis, volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, cheerleading, wrestling and Nike Basketball Camp. ister for them early, as they “Swim lessons is huge are constantly full and our every summer so we want to encourage parents to reg- swim teams at both Clear
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Brook and Sherando are fast approaching,” Konyar said.
The Youth Triathalon will be Aug. 9, with community take place June 16 and track meets at James Wood Youth Golf Tournament will High School Thursday
For more information on programs and events offered, call Winchester City Parks and Recreation Department at 540-6624946 or visit winchesterva. gov/parks. Click on activities for 2013.
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Archery club targets new members By Dana Gochenour Daily Correspondent
Archery might seem intimidating to newcomers, but Shenandoah County Archery Club member Andy Stiltner said there’s more to archery than hunting.
Dana Gochenour/Daily Correspondent Archers in a 3-D target course in Strasburg watch as Shenandoah County Archery Club member Andy Stiltner prepares to shoot a target.
“If you are a hunter there is no better practice than doing this,” Stiltner said. “[But] you don’t have to hunt to enjoy archery.” For those who are looking for an inexpensive excursion for the day, the price alone is enticement enough. Just ask club member Ed Wymer.
“What can you do for $10 anymore?” he said. “I can come up here, shoot all day if I want to, and enjoy myself.” It’s fun for all ages, and the club maintains no minimum “Once people get here they age requirement. Wymer fall in love with it,” he said. brings along his son, daughThe club holds target practice ter, son-in-law and grandson, on a privately owned outdoor range in the mountains west who also are avid archers. Open March to September, of Strasburg and draws interest from hunters and hobby- the range, at 400 Jesse Lane ists. in Strasburg, lets club mem-
bers shoot both 3-D animal and paper targets any time. Twice a month, on open shooting days, the public can join members on the 3-D range. The fees are $10 for adults, $5 for youth ages 11 to 17, and free for those 10 and younger. The club suggests young participants have adult supervision. Members often travel to shoots hosted by other archery clubs, which return the favor by attending Shenandoah County Archery Club events. Four-year member Tony Wilfong said, “Everyone is really nice here and this is one of the best courses I’ve been on.”
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SUMMER IN THE VALLEY are lots of bow hunters and backyard shooters but not a lot of people get into target archery.” Field archery and the 3-D competition differ greatly, from the number of targets allowed to the types of bows used.
Shenandoah County Archery Club member Andy Stiltner aims an arrow at a black buck target.
Four events on the range are designated “club shoots” and offer competition and prizes in both 3-D and field archery. There are categories for youth and ladies as well as “hunter” and “open,” determined by the type of bow and other equipment the shooter should use. Dana Gochenour/Daily Correspondent Club member Tony Wilfong prepares to shoot at a target.
Many club members confess to owning at least three or four bows and as with any other hobby, archers easily can sink a large chunk of money into their equipment. High-end competition bow set-ups run well over $2,000, but Stiltner insists spending a fortune is not a requirement for having a good time on the range. He recommends checking it out first, then adding in accessories over time.
SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2013 Club membership fees are $40 for the head of household and vary in price as each family member is added, with a family maximum of $52. The club spends around $1,000 a year replacing the foam 3-D targets, which wear out from the high volume of use and attacks by bears and squirrels. Club members also perform all of the work associated with maintaining the range, such as clearing trails and hanging new paper targets.
Frequently rearranging targets keeps shooters guessing, and members agree the course’s rocky trails provide a realistic scenario for sharpening skills. Stiltner said shoots also allow sportsmen and women to adjust new “If you buy a cheap bow, the best upgrade is a good set equipment to their own preferences. Stiltner, captain of the 3-D of strings and cables, which range, said, “In this area there can cost around $100,” he said. The range tends to attract
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shooters looking to warm up for hunting season, but club Vice President Terry Ballowe said he’s discovered much more. He was once one of those people; now he primarily competes in field archery events. He’s also the club’s director to the Virginia Bowhunters Association, which he called a member’s “direct connection to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.” Forming such a connection to the archery club came as a surprise to him. “I wasn’t looking to get in it like I did,” he said, “I got hooked on the competition.” For more information, call 540-984-8208 or go online to the club’s Facebook page or the Virginia Bowhunters Association website www.vbarchers.com.
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MAY May 24-25 Newtown Heritage Festival Newtown Commons, Stephens City. Crafts, music, food, museums. Information: 540-869-3087. May 25 The Claude A. Stokes Jr. Swimming Pool will open May 25 and will be open weekends only through June 7. It will be open Memorial Day noon to 5:30 p.m. Regular hours of operation will be: Monday through Friday: noon 5:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: noon – 6 p.m.
June 7 - Woodstock. June 8 - Aldie June 11 - Winchester. June 13 - Charles Town June 19 - Rockbridge June 21 - Waynesboro June 25 - New Market June 27 - Woodstock June 28 - Aldie June 30 – Winchester
Front Royal Cardinals Home Games – 7 p.m. at Bing Crosby Stadium June 1 – Winchester June 4 – Strasburg June 6 – Aldie June 9 – Strasburg June 11 – Charles Town June 14 – Winchester May 25 – 1-4 p.m. June 15 – Woodstock May 26 – 2-5 p.m. June 21 – New Market Fort Valley Museum Season June 26 – Aldie Opening. The Museum will be open June 29 – Strasburg on weekends through Oct. 27. June 30 – Charles Town Information: 540-933-6690; www.fortvalleymuseum.org Winchester Royals Home Games – 7 p.m. at Bridgeforth Field. May 31 May 31 – Woodstock Relay for Life of Shenandoah June 2 – Charles Town County, VA – 7 p.m. at Shenandoah June 5 – Strasburg County Fairgrounds June 6 – Woodstock June 7 – Front Royal June 9 – Aldie June 12 – Rockbridge June 15 – Charles Town Valley League Baseball – New June 18 – Strasburg Market Rebels Home Games – June 20 – Covington 7:30 p.m. at Rebel Park June 22 – New Market June 1 - Harrisonburg June 23 – Charles Town June 4 - Staunton June 27 – Front Royal June 6 - Rockbridge June 29 - Aldie June 7 - Harrisonburg June 8 - Waynesboro June 1 June 12 - Woodstock Front Royal Farmers Market June 16 - Staunton Every Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. June 18 - Covington Downtown Front Royal, Main June 20 - Aldie Street, Front Royal. June 23 - Strasburg June 26 - Rockbridge June 1 June 28 - Waynesboro Front Royal Idol and Dancin’ June 30 - Covington Downtown, Downtown Front Royal
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Woodstock River Bandits Home Games - 7:30 p.m. at Central High School June l - Strasburg June 2 - Front Royal June 6 - Aldie June 8 - Front Royal June 9 - Charles Town June 13 - Winchester June 14 - Strasburg June 18 - Aldie June 19 - Staunton June 22 - Harrisonburg June 26 - Winchester June 28 - Front Royal June 29 - Charles Town Strasburg Express Home Games - 6:30 p.m. at First Bank Park June 6 - Charles Town
5-10 pm. DJ Mike Bailey hosts the 10 finalists for the title of Front Royal Idol. Dancin’ Downtown follows the contest with many genres played for your dancing and listening pleasure. Tickets are $5 for adults; children under 12 are free. Food and drink available. Family friendly event on the Village Commons at the Gazebo, 400 block of E. Main St. June 1 Shenandoah Jamboree – Yellow Barn at Shenandoah Caverns - 7 p.m. Featuring Nathan Stanley & The Clinch Mt. Boys. $20; advance: $15. Information: 540-477-2432, www.shenandoahcaverns.com
June 1 Garden Fest at Belle Grove Plantation, Middletown – 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission. Garden Fest offers a variety of educational displays, lectures, hands-on workshops, children’s programs, the Master Gardener plant sale, vendors, 2nd Hand Rose garden shop, food, music, raffles, and more. For additional information, visit nsvmga.org, the local Extension Office at 540-665-5699 or contact Belle Grove Plantation at 540-869-2028. Sponsored by: Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners.
June 2 – July 4 Woodstock Cafe The following musicians will be at Woodstock Café from 2-4 p.m.: June 2 - Scott Barrett June 16 – High Octane June 23 - Tim Walls June 30 - Rogue Farmers July 4 - Annual Fourth of July Music Jam June 4 Freedom, Independence, Liberty...RED, WHITE & YOU Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume, VA 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Join the PCW family for a festive holiday gathering. Each day enjoy specials on select reds & whites from the tasting room. Live music on Thursday the Fourth will set the stage for wine tastings that conclude with delicious apple pie treats & hand crafted vanilla ice cream. The wine tasting fee on the Fourth is $10 and includes apple pie treat and ice cream.
THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA DAILY 3 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Featuring household items, children’s clothing and games, small appliances. Information: 635-2935 June 7-9 Massanutten Antique Tractor & Gasoline Engine Club Annual Show. Shenandoah County Fairgrounds, I-81, Exit 283, Woodstock, VA. For event times visit: www.massanuttenantiquetractor.com
June 8 Summer Conservation Campouts - Smithsonian Conservation June 1 Biology Institute’s headquarters Opening Celebration – Museum (SCBI) in Front Royal, Virginia of the Shenandoah Valley, Winchester. 1 - 5 p.m. Celebrate 5 p.m. - 10 a.m. Conservation the opening of the new MSV Campouts 2013. There is a place Changing Exhibitions Gallery and where it’s possible to hear the call American Impressionism: The Lure of a native red fox on the chase and of the Artist’ Colony. Free to MSV the scream of a brown kiwi stalking Members. All others: fee applies. worms-a place where nature meets Invitations will be mailed in May. science. Take in the beauty of the Please email sridley@theMSV.org Shenandoah Mountains while June 4 to be added to the invitation list. enjoying a rare glimpse of the Big Kids Storytime for Smithsonian Conservation Biology Kindergarten & Up – held on June 1-30 Institute’s headquarters (SCBI) in Tuesdays at Samuels Public “Church Basement Ladies” Front Royal, Virginia. This facility Library in Front Royal. Wayside Theatre – Middletown Information: 635-3153, is normally closed to the public, but It’s a combo of laughter and heartwww.samuelslibrary.net will be open just to you for an tugging moments in this musical comedy about the ladies who make unique evening of exploration and June 5 the meals and make this Lutheran discovery! Your adventure begins Samuels Public Library holds Church run from below the house with a keeper-led tour and continToddler Story time at 10:15 a.m. ues with a campfire under the stars. of God. Tickets, information: and Preschool Story Time at 11 869-1776. Bunk in tents provided by FONZ, a.m. on Wednesdays and then rise for breakfast and a familyThursdays. Information: 635-3153, June 1-2 friendly activity. For more informawww.samuelslibrary.net. Gathering of the Civil War tion on the campouts and to regisEagles, Winchester – Old Court ter, please visit our website: June 7 House Civil War Museum An interactive “first-person” education- Summer Reading Club begins at http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesA ndEvents/Activities/ConservationC Samuels Public Library, Front al seminar hosted by 50 members Royal – 1 p.m. Youth can Dig Into ampout/. $115 Member, $125 Non of Lee’s Lieutenants and the Reading and earn prizes and member - Laura Linn Email: Federal Generals Corps. This is a books. Information: 635-3153, linnl@si.edu; Phone: 540-635phenomenon far beyond any other www.samuelslibrary.net. Civil War educational opportunity. 6540. Tours include: The thoughts, emotions and experiJune 8–9: Cheetahs and Birds June 7 ences of battle-hardened generals June 15-16 and June 22-23: First Friday Art Walk – Old Town Cheetahs and Hoofstock who felt the brunt of the war will Winchester 6 - 9 p.m. on the First be shared with spectators. NOTE: July 6-7: Maned Wolves and Friday of every month, Old Town Unless specified otherwise, all Hormone Monitoring Lab Adult Winchester plays host to artists activities will take place in the Only 21+ with special gallery events, musiCourt House. July 27-28: Clouded Leopards cians playing in restaurants and and Birds cafes, and many of our shops stay June 1-2 August 3-4 and August 10-11: Jack Walker Memorial Horseshoe open late. It is a great time to stroll Clouded Leopards and Maned our historic streets and a great Tournament – Jim Barnett Wolves Park/Winchester The HP Pro Tour place to meet new and favorite August 17-18: Black-Footed friends. Every month is something travels throughout the United States Ferrets and Hoofstock a little different. For more arts organizing highly competitive info, go to: www.shenarts.org or horseshoe pitching tournaments June 8 call (540) 667-5166 that attract enthusiasts and profesTree Selection and Care, sional players to select communiJune 7-8 Foundation of the State ties. Approximately 75-100 players Indoor Yard Sale – Front Royal Arboretum/Blandy Farm, Boyce from across the United States are United Methodist Church Presented by Scott Johnston, estimated to participate. Fellowship Hall. Friday: 8 a.m. – Johnston Tree Care. Tree care www.hpprotour.net
advice for all: selecting the right tree for your site, tree care from planting to pruning, finding and hiring professionals when needed, and more. We’ll examine trees at Blandy, with plenty of time for Q & A. FOSA members $8, nonmembers $10. Register early-space is limited and can’t be guaranteed if you don’t pre-register. Call 540-837-1758 Ext 224 or visit www.blandy.virginia.edu/ our-foundation/online_payments June 8 Hop Blossom Craft Beer Festival Loudoun Street Mall, Noon - 6 p.m. Join us for Winchester’s first craft beer festival on the Old Town walking mall. Thirty-plus breweries, special tasting events and fun for beer lovers everywhere. No yellow, fizzy beer here! Live entertainment from The Green Boys and Drymill Road. June 8-9 Virginia Herb Festival Sunflower Cottage; Middletown 9 a.m. 5 p.m. The Virginia Herb Festival offers a weekend of fun, entertainment, shopping, food, music and learning opportunities for herbal enthusiasts and all others. See the Sunflower Cottage website for further information. The festival will also feature life music, wine tasting and tea tasting. Admission: $5 includes both days(12 and under are free). Information: 540-8698482; www.sunflowercottage.net June 9 A Bridal Affair 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Taste, touch, see and hear from gifted planners, bakers, caterers and photographers. Tour the property and sit in on a wedding information session (one at 2:30 p.m. and one at 4 p.m.). Learn how you can create the perfect moment at Philip Carter Winery. Reservations requested. Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Rd., Hume. June 12-15 New Market Summer Celebration. New Market Community Park – Carnival opens each evening at 6 p.m. Food, rides & games. June 13 – Parade at 7 p.m., June 15 – Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Sponsor: New Market Fire & Rescue Department. Information: 740-8904 June 12- June 23 “Les Miserables” – OhrstromBryant Theatre, Shenandoah
THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA DAILY and adults alike. How do the make their light? And why do the do it? We’ll begin in the library with an illustrated talk and activities, and we will show you how your family can monitor fireflies in your own June 14 yard. And we will go out and watch Woodstock ROCS – Riley fireflies in action. Come spend the Outdoor Concert Series. W.O. evening with us watching these Riley Park – 7-9 p.m.; featuring amazing insects. FOSA members The Acoustic Burgoo $8, nonmembers $10, family $20 Register early-space is limited and June 14 can’t be guaranteed if you don’t Battlefield Tour: Second Battle of pre-register. Call 540-837-1758 Winchester - Star Fort, Ext 224 or visit www.blandy. Winchester. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 150 virginia.edu/our-foundation/ Years Ago On This Day” Battlefield online_payments Tour – Second Battle of Winchester. Car caravan tour of key June 15 battlefield sites led by National Conicville. Barrels, Barbecue and Park Service Ranger Eric Bands, a fundraising event for the Campbell. Presented by Cedar Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Creek and Belle Grove National will be held at Cave Ridge Historical Park and the Shenandoah Vineyards, 1476 Conicville Road Valley Battlefields Foundation. from noon to 4 p.m. The music will (Tour starting point TBD). Free. run from 1-3 p.m. The setting at For information, theder@svbf.net, this venue is intimate. The musical 540-740-4545. entertainment for the afternoon will consist of a number of Americana June 14 artists, each playing one set. The Kids Dog Training Class public at the event will vote on Sportsplex, Kernstown, VA - $50. their favorite band. The public’s Information: 662-1664. favorite will play at the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival in Orkney June 14 Springs. 540-459-3396. Movie Time at Samuels Public Library, Front Royal – 2 p.m. June 15 This is a monthly program for Truck and Tractor Pull – 6 p.m. at youth ages 14 and up. Information: Shenandoah County Fairgrounds, 635-3153. Woodstock. Sponsor: Woodstock Young Farmers . $12. June 14 Gardens at Night – 6-9 p.m. June 17 Museum of Shenandoah Valley, Teen Summer Reading ProgramWinchester. Bruce Ewan and his Shenandoah County Library, band will play classic blues music. Edinburg. The County Library will Admission: $10; MSV members host a “Summer Reading Program” and children under 12: free. Bring to encourage teens to read through lawn chairs. the summer and will reward them for the number of pages read. June 15 Registration will begin June 17. Father’s Day is High on the Hog - Information: 984-8200 Philip Carter Winery 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Bring your fishing pole, Adult Summer Reading Program bait and tackle box, and drop a line – Shenandoah County Library, in one of Philip Carter’s stocked Edinburg. The Shenandoah County ponds. Then just kick back with Library will host a “Summer friends and family and listen to the Reading Program” for adults sounds of live music while you through August.. Adults have a enjoy wine, barbecue and a fine chance to enter weekly drawings cigar. It just doesn’t get any better. and a grand prize drawing. A barbecue-style food vendor will Information: 984-8200. be available on site. Cigars will be available for purchase in the tasting June 18 – room. Summer Reading Program at Shenandoah County Library, June 15 Edinburg – 2 p.m. Featuring memFirefly Festival Foundation of the bers of the Woodstock River State Arboretum/Blandy Farm, Bandits. Boyce 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fireflies are one of the natural world’s most June 20 fascinating creatures, loved by kids Mimicking Monet Museum of the University, Winchester. Wednesday – Saturday – 8 p.m., Sunday – 7 p.m.; Matinees on Saturday & June 19 – 2:30 p.m. Information: 877-580-8025.
SUMMER IN THE VALLEY Shenandoah Valley, Winchester 10 a.m. - Noon. This fun program encourages families to explore and create art! Participants will be introduced to impressionist painters and their techniques through a discussion and guided tour of the American Impressionism exhibition. Next, participants will create their own paintings. $3 per person (drop-in; no registration required).
Aug. 6. Vicki Lutz, several people friends and several four-legged friends will listen to children read to pups. Preschool Story time(ages 2-5) is held on Tuesday and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Books & Babies( birth to 24 mos.) each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Information: 984-8200.
June 26 “Beneath the Surface” – the theme of the Teen Summer Reading Program at the June 20 Shenandoah County Library, Outdoor Movie Series: “Mirror, Edinburg – 2:30 p.m. Mirror” Loudoun Street Mall, Winchester, 8.45 p.m. All movies in The library will offer, free of charge, a program on “Create a the Outdoor Movie Series are FREE and open to the public. Bring Terrarium.” All supplies will be a blanket or chairs to enjoy a night provided. Information: 984-8200. outside in Old Town. All movies June 26 – July 7 begin at dusk (approx. 8:45 pm). “Chicago” – Ohrstrom-Bryant Located on the lawn of the 1840 Theatre, Shenandoah University, Courthouse. Winchester. Wednesday – Saturday – 8 p.m., Sunday – 7 p.m.; June 21 Matinees on Saturday & July 3 – Vintage Woodstock Festival 6-10 p.m. Court Square,, downtown 2:30 p.m. Information: 877-5808025. Woodstock featuring music by Cazhmiere. Dancing in the streets, June 27 food vendors, wine garden, children’s Outdoor Movie Series: activities and lots of family fun. “Madagascar” Loudoun Street June 22 Mall, Winchester. Begins at approxInternational Festival – Jim Barnett Park, Winchester 11 a.m. - imately 8:45 p.m. FREE Bring blanket or chairs and enjoy! 3 p.m. Winchester Parks and Recreation’s International Festival June 27 (formerly the International Summer Reading Program at Children’s Festival) will now feature activities for all ages! Country Shenandoah County Library, exhibits; live cultural entertainment, Edinburg – 6:30 p.m. Critters & Conservation is the theme of international crafters and today’s program. exhibitors, international food vendors, children’s stage, children’s June 27 craft area, international sports area, Strasburg Community Library and the World Explorer Obstacle Course will all be a part of the fes- will host “Black Rock Reptiles” from Hagerstown, Md. – 2 p.m. tival’s activities. A world cup socCome prepared to see, feel, and cer tournament will be a co-ed tournament for youth and adults in learn something about snakes, turtles, and other reptiles. teams of 7 players. Admission is FREE, participation in the World June 28 Explorer Obstacle Course is $15. Sponsored by: Coalition for Racial Hogging Up BBQ & Music Festival – Frederick County Unity. Fairgrounds, Clear Brook, June 2830th. Friday 4 - 11 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. June 22-29 - 11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. WLT for Kids: “Cinderella” Three-day barbecue and music festiWinchester Little TheatreWinchester. Information: 662-3331, val with vendors, crafts, bands, tasty barbecue food beer, wine, and a wltonline.org kids zone. Attractions include the Virginia Giant, Family Fun Cars and June 23 a Cornhole Tournament, at which Music In The Park – 5-7 p.m. time a Kansas City Barbeque State Hometown Park (next to fire Championship is taking place (with department), Strasburg celebrity stars from TLC’s Season 2 Pitmasters) show. Festival is to raise June 25 proceeds for Cancer Care. Summer Reading Program – Admission fee: Adults $5 Friday Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg. The Shenandoah County and Sunday, Saturday is $8; Kids under 10 are FREE. For further Library will host Paws to Reach information visit: Wayne Schafer, each Tuesday at 3 p.m. through
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Stadium July 2 – Harrisonburg July 3 – Covington June 30 July 6 – Rockbridge July 9 – Staunton Strolling Bridal Show – Loudoun Street Mall, Winchester 11:30 a.m. July 10 – Waynesboro July 12 – Aldie - 4 p.m. Did you know that July 14 – Winchester Winchester is the wedding capital of Virginia? Brides who choose one July 16 – Woodstock of the area’s wonderful venues will July 18 – Charles Town July 19 – Aldie not have to look far to find amazing caterers, photographers, florists, July 21 - Woodstock wedding planners, and so much more. If you’re planning a wedding Winchester Royals Home Games in the Winchester area, then plan to – 7 p.m. at Bridgeforth Field July 3 – Waynesboro attend the annual Old Town July 5 – Harrisonburg Winchester Strolling Bridal Show. July 10 – Staunton Brides will register at Kimberly’s (135 North Braddock St.), and then July13 – Woodstock July 16 – Charles Town stroll the walking mall meeting wonderful wedding professionals of July 20 – Front Royal July 23 – Aldie every type. To win great prizes, brides can have their card stamped July 24 - Strasburg Big Fat Daddy’s; Office: 717-7932124; Cell: 410-908-9241
by each professional they meet and July 1 then turn the card in at the last stop, Summer Reading Program at Bluebells (6 West Boscawen St.). Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg – 3 p.m. 4-H/VA Extension will present a program on “I Dig Dirt!”
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Valley League Baseball New Market Rebels Home Games – 7:30 p.m. at Rebel Park July 3 – Charlestown July 5 – Front Royal July 6 – Winchester July 10 – Strasburg July 14 – Harrisonburg July 17 – Staunton July 19 – Rockbridge July 21 – Waynesboro July 24 – Covington Woodstock River Bandits Home Games – 7:30 p.m. at Central High School July 2 – Waynesboro July 5 – Covington July 9 – New Market July 10 – Rockbridge July 12 – Harrisonburg July 14 – Strasburg July 18 – Aldie July 19 – Winchester July 23 – Charles Town Strasburg Express Home Games – 6:30 p.m. at First Bank Park July 2 - Staunton July 6 - Covington July 9 - Harrisonburg July 12 - New Market July 13 - Charles Town July 14 - Woodstock July 17 - Front Royal July 18 - Winchester July 20 – Woodstock July 21 – Aldie July 23 – Front Royal Front Royal Cardinals Home Games – 7 p.m. at Bing Crosby
July 2 Time for Baby at Samuel Public Library, Front Royal – 11 a.m. For children up to 2 years of age. This is held the first Tuesday of each month. Information: 635-3153 July 3 Rockin’ Independence Eve – Old Town Mall Activities: 5-9 p.m. Come bring the family and enjoy live music, family activities, great food, a beer/wine garden and fireworks!!! Fireworks: 9:20 p.m. Bring your own seats. For further information call 540-662-4946 or visit www.winchesterva.gov/parks July 4 Fourth of July Celebration and Parade – Middletown Community Park, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. All events will be held in the Middletown Community Park. Softball tournament begins at 8 a.m. in the park, as well as a children’s carnival, crafts fair, and farmer’s market. Parade at 4 p.m. Following the parade, there will be food, games, a children’s carnival, horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, and fireworks at dusk. In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks will be rescheduled. www.facebook.com/ MiddletownVA4th July 4 Fourth of July Celebration – Sherando Park, Stephens City 5 p.m. Join us at the park for an evening of music, food, and fireworks.
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10 SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2013 Fireworks 9:30 pm. No alcoholic beverages are allowed and for the safety of everyone, please leave your fireworks at home and enjoy the display being provided by our Community Partners. There will be vendors on hand with plenty of good food for purchase! No pets allowed in the concert area. No umbrellas or canopies. The DJ will start playing your favorite tunes at 7 p.m. Free admission. July 3 Winchester Community Fireworks. Jim Barnett Park – 9:20 p.m. The outdoor pool will be open until 8:45 p.m. Winchester Royals baseball game – 5 p.m., followed by free musical entertainment. Fee for pool, moon bounce and food. Rain date: July 5. July 4 Fourth of July Fireworks Woodstock, VA - 9:30 p.m. – Shenandoah County Fairgrounds. Rain date – July 6 July 4 Strasburg’s Fourth of July Celebration 4 – 11:30 p.m. at Town Park July 6 Shenandoah Jamboree - Yellow Barn at Shenandoah Caverns – 7
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Mall, Winchester. Begins at approxJuly 13 imately 8:45 p.m. FREE. Bring a Blues House Festival – Winchester blanket or chairs and enjoy! Eagles Club Aerie 824 “Outdoor Pavilion” - 7 p.m. Winchester’s July 8-10 July 11 Blues House Festival is the largest “Cool Cloverbuds” – 4-H Day Summer Reading Program at July 6 Blues music festival in the Camp for children ages 5-8 p.m. Pancake Breakfast - North Warren W.O. Riley Park, Woodstock. $70. Shenandoah County Library, Northern Shenandoah Valley and Edinburg – 6:30 p.m. Kim & Jimbo Northern Virginia. Now going into VFD Celebration Hall, 89 RockDaily activities include crafts, will present the program “I Dig land Road Front Royal. All you can games, singing, “learn by doing” its 14th year, the festival is an event Music!” eat breakfast Served 7-11 a.m on run entirely by volunteers that programs, swimming. Lunch and the third Saturday of every month. depends heavily on sponsorship snacks included. Information, regisJuly 11 and ticket sales to make donations tration: 459-6140. Strasburg Community Library will July 6 host “Music – Can You dig It?”, - to non-profit beneficiaries. Brycefest at Bryce Resort – 10 (Currently Habitat for Humanity of July 10 2 p.m. A program to inspire chila.m. – 10 p.m. Free admission and “Beneath the Surface” – the Winchester-Frederick County) dren and families to be creative free parking. For more information theme of the Teen Summer Reading with music. Meet animal puppets A Great Day of Blues Music, Food, call 800-821-1444 or visit Program at the Shenandoah County and play gourds, tambourines, Fun and a “Poker Run” For a Great www.bryceresort.com Library, Edinburg – 2:30 p.m. The drums and bells during this big jam Cause! Five bands - Winchester library will offer, free of charge, a Eagles Club Pavilion is located session. July 6 program on “Seed Art: Create behind the Eagles Club and Patriotic Celebration – Marker Jewelry, Mosaics, and More”. All Solenberger Hardware off of July 12 Miller Orchards – 3035 Cedar supplies will be provided. Berryville Avenue (VA Rt. 7). Gardens at Night – 6-9 p.m. Creek Grade, Winchester – 9 a.m. – Information: 984-8200. Limited parking area at Eagles Museum of Shenandoah Valley, 5 p.m. Celebrating the official start Club, and plenty of free parking Winchester. The Soul Expressions of a new season and our independJuly 10- July 21 Band will play funk, rock, Motown next door in the Apple Valley ence. Peaches and garden vegeta“Crazy for You” – OhrstromMarket Place. Rain or Shine No and rhythm-and-blues. Admission: bles will be available. Children’s Bryant Theatre, Shenandoah pets, coolers or tents. Admission: $10; free to MSV members and activities, music, food, wagon rides University, Winchester. Wednesday children under 12. Bring lawn chair. Tickets are $10 (in advance) $15 and cow train. Information: 662-1980. – Saturday – 8 p.m., Sunday – 7 (at the gate) July 13 p.m.; Matinees on Saturday & July July 6 Books & Barks at Samuels Public 17 – 2:30 p.m. Information: July 13 Bishop’s Jubilee, Orkney Springs, (877)580-8025. Library, Front Royal – 10:10 a.m. Kids ROC- Riley Outdoor VA. shrinemont.com This is a monthly program in which Concert. Children’s Music readers the chance to read and relax Program. W.O. Riley Park Ruritan July 11 July 7 with a trained therapy dog. Outdoor Movie Series: Shelter – 10 a.m. – noon; featuring Amanda & Rick Wilkins. “Thunderstruck.” Loudoun Street Information: 635-3153. Music In The Park – 5-7 p.m. p.m. Featuring T. Graham Brown. $20; advance: $15. Information: 540-477-2432, www.shenandoahcaverns.com
Hometown Park (next to fire department), Strasburg.
July 13-14 All Breed Dog Show – Shawnee Kennel Club will hold a two-day all breed dog show at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds, Woodstock. Food available. July 13 – August 11 “Boeing, Boeing” Wayside Theatre – Middletown. Bernard is an American businessman, living in Paris, who has it all, including love affairs with three stewardesses. It’s all perfect until his friend decides to visit, and Boeing’s new jets change the flight schedules and the ladies all end up in his flat at the same time. Tickets, information: 869-1776. July 14-18 Vacation Bible School. Zion Christian Church, Maurertown – 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. Ages 3 years through fifth grade. Theme: “Kingdom Rock”. Information: 436-8049 July 14-18 Vacation Bible School Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, 4197 Conicville Road, Mt. Jackson - 7-9 p.m. There will be classes for all ages including adults! Theme: “God’s Backyard Under the Stars”. Information: 477-3965 July 15-18 “Learning by Doing” – 4-H Day
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during the Korean War, a dedication of the Korean War Memorial in Jim Barnett Park and the 100th Anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers’ march into Winchester on July 19, 1913. Candlelight Vigil will be held at the POW/MIA Memorial. July 18 FREE event. For further informaOutdoor Movie Series: Hotel tion contact Jennifer Bell 540-722Transylvania Loudoun Street Mall, 7576 or visit www.winchesterva. Winchester. Begins at approximate- gov/parks/salute-to-our-troops ly 8:45. FREE Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy July 19 Woodstock ROCS – Riley OutJuly 18 door Concert Series. W.O. Riley Summer Reading Program at Park – 7-9 p.m.; featuring Just 4 Fun Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg – 3 p.m.; Featuring The July 19 Handley Puppeteers. Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, Orkney Springs – 8 p.m. July 18 Featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Strasburg Community Library Fame member Dave Mason. will host “Critters and Information: 459-3396; Conservation”, 2 p.m. where chil- www.musicfest.org. dren and families will meet parrots, an African Pygmy Hedgehog, a July 20 bearded dragon, and other new Shenandoah Valley Music friends. Festival, Orkney Springs – 8 p.m. Featuring Bluegrass Mini-fest with July 19 Nothin’ Fancy. Information: 459The Salute to Our Troops – Jim 3396; www.musicfest.org. Barnett Park, Winchester 7 p.m. July 20 9 p.m. An event to honor our nation’s troops, this inaugural event 3rd Annual Shenandoah Moonlight Ball - First Presbyterian will also celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the armistice signing Church, Winchester. 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Step back in time, dance, and be that brought an end to the fighting
SUMMER IN THE VALLEY merry! The Shenandoah Moonlight Ball will be a traditional southern ball complete with Civil War-period dance instruction by Victorian Dance Ensemble, music by Susquehanna Travelers. No dance experience necessary. Admission is FREE. For more information, call 540-662-4946 July 20-27 WLT for Kids: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Winchester Little Theatre- Winchester. Information: 662-3331, wltonline.org July 21 Children’s Sunday. Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, 4197 Conicville Road, Mt. Jackson will observe “Children’s Sunday” during the 11 a.m. worship service. A picnic will follow. July 21 Music In The Park – 5-7 p.m. Hometown Park(next to fire department), Strasburg. July 24 “Basket-making Workshop” Museum of the Shenandoah, Winchester; noon-4 p.m. $40; members:$35. Registration required by July 8 by calling 662-1473, ext. 226.
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July 24 “Beneath the Surface” – the theme of the Teen Summer Reading Program at the Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg – 2:30 p.m. The library will offer, free of charge, a program on “Plants vs Zombies” Video Game Tournament. All supplies will be provided. Information: 984-8200.
July 24 – Aug. 4 “Shrek The Musical” Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre, Shenandoah University, Winchester. Wednesday – Saturday – 8 p.m., Sunday – 7 p.m.; Matinees on Saturday & Aug. 1 – 2:30 p.m. Information: (877) 580-8025.
July 25 Outdoor Movie Series: Brave Loudoun Street Mall, Winchester. Begins at approximately 8:45. FREE Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy
July 25 Summer Reading Program at Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg – 6:30 p.m.; Featuring Pine Size Polkas & I Dig Dancing!
July 25 Strasburg Community Library will host a story and song program by Rich Follett for children and families to enjoy – 2 p.m.
to come and share this wonderful evening of food & wine. Reservations required.
July 26-28 Steam Show – Berryville. Make plans to attend the 2013 “Pageant July 26 of Steam” Show at the Clarke Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, Orkney Springs – 8 p.m. County Ruritan Fairgrounds. This event is sponsored by The Featuring Classical Masterworks Shenandoah Valley Steam & Gas with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. Information: 459-3396; Engine Association. Visit www.svsgeac/steam_show.htm for www.musicfest.org. a full list of details. July 27 Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, Orkney Springs – 8 p.m. Featuring “An Enchanted Evening” of Rodgers & Hammerstein tunes with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. Information: 459-3396; www.musicfest.org. July 27 4th Annual Winemaker’s Crab Fest - 5 p.m. Join the Philip Carter winemaker and celebrate the eastern Virginia shore tradition of steamed Chesapeake blue crabs, fresh corn on the cob, cucumber salad, and delicious cornbread. Coolers of chilled PC wines will complement the meal. Make plans
July 28 Ice Cream Social - 2-5 p.m. Fort Valley Museum. Hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, craft vendors, bake sale, and music by Amanda Wilkins Trio. Information: 9336036, www.fortvalleymuseum.org. July 28 – Aug. 2 Vacation Bible School. Maurertown Brethren Church – 6:30 – 8:15 p.m. Ages 3 through 5th grade. Theme: “Catch A Wave With Jesus.” July 29-31 “Cool Cloverbuds” – 4-H Day Camp for children ages 5-8. Edinburg Park. $70. Daily activities
include crafts, games, singing, “learn by doing” programs, swimming. Lunch and snacks included. Information, registration: 4596140. July 29 – Aug. 3 Frederick County Fair Frederick County Fairgrounds, Clearbrook. Carnival rides, food, demolition derby, beauty pageants, lawnmower racing, livestock shows, a petting zoo, and more! Admission: $6 for adults (12 and older), $3 ages 6 to 11, children 5 and under are free! On Monday, seniors 55 or older are $3. 6 day passes are $25. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, ride all night tickets are $20. See www.frederickcountyfair.com for more information. July 31 Summer Reading Program at Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg – 3 p.m. Featuring Red Herring Puppets.
AUGUST Aug. 1 Outdoor Movie Series: “The Lorax” Loudoun Street Mall, Winchester. Begins at approxi-
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County Fairgrounds, Front Royal. See www.warrencountyfair.com for complete details.
Aug. 2 and 16 Guided Civil War Walking Tour of Old Town Winchester 6 p.m, Make your reservation by calling 540-542-1326. Meet your guide at 2 N. Cameron St. $5 per person.
Aug. 7 Summer Reading Program at Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg – 3 p.m.; featuring Amanda & Ricky Wilkins – I Dig Singing!
Aug. 3 Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, Orkney Springs – 8 p.m. Featuring Icon of American Music Kris Kristofferson. Information: 459-3396; www.musicfest.org.
Aug. 8 Outdoor Movie Series: “Journey 2” Loudoun Street Mall, Winchester. Begins at approximately 8:45 p.m. FREE. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy
Aug. 3 and 4 Battle of Cedar Creek Guided Driving Tour. 2-4 p.m. Car-caravan system (visitors follow the ranger’s vehicle). Makes five stops. Leaving Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation Headquarters, 8437 Valley Pike, Middletown. FREE
Aug. 9 Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, Orkney Springs – 8 p.m. Featuring Grammy winner Marty Stuart and The Fabulous Superlatives. Information: 4593396; www.musicfest.org.
Aug. 4 Music In The Park – 5-7 p.m. Hometown Park (next to fire department), Strasburg
Aug. 9 Woodstock ROCS – Riley Outdoor Concert Series. W.O. Riley Park – 7-9 p.m.; featuring Vinyl Tracks
Aug. 5-10 Warren County Fair. Warren
Aug. 9 Gardens at Night – 6-9 p.m.
THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA DAILY Museum of Shenandoah Valley, Winchester. The Naked Mountain Boys will perform bluegrass classics and originals. Admission: $10; MSV members and children under 12: free. Bring lawn chair. Aug. 10 Peach Festival - Marker Miller Orchards – 3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Everything peaches!! Peach cobbler, peach pie, peach turnovers, peach ice cream, fresh peaches GALORE! Music – 1-3 p.m., food available, wagon rides and cow train. Information: 662-1980.
Aug. 10 9th Annual Shenandoah County Rt. 11 Yard Crawl - 7 a.m. Find your treasures along 43+ miles of yard sales, sidewalk sales and more. Crawl from New Market to Stephens City to find those special gifts and bargains.
Aug. 10 Shenandoah Riverfest 2013. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Raymond R. “Andy” Guest State Park, Bentonville, Va. $8/car. Canoe trips, tube trips, live music, wild animal education and displays,
food and family activities along the Shenandoah River. Aug. 11-17 Clarke County Fair. Clarke County Fairgrounds, Berryville. See www.clarkecountyfair.org for more information. Aug. 12-15 “Learning by Doing” – 4-H Day Camp for children ages 7-12. New Market Park. $90. Activities include crafts, games, singing, “learn by doing” programs, swimming. Lunch & snacks included. Information, registration: 459-6140. Aug. 15 Summer Reading Program at Town of Edinburg Park – noon – “ I Dig Picnics!” Aug. 15 Outdoor Movie Series: “Rise of the Guardians” Loudoun Street Mall, Winchester. Begins at approximately 8:45 p.m. FREE. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy. Aug. 17 First Battle of Kernstown Walking Tour. Kernstown
SUMMER IN THE VALLEY Aug. 30 Becoming Patsy Cline – Museum of the Shenandoah Aug. 17-18 Aug. 24 Valley. Opening at the Museum Winchester Greek Festival – Guided Civil War Walking Tour of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) 1700 Amherst St., Winchester, of Stephens City. 10:30-11:30 on Aug. 30, and on view through VA. Saturday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; a.m. Reservation required by call- Feb. 2, 2014, this new exhibition Sunday, Noon - 7 p.m. Join us in ing 540-869-1700. $5 per person. Becoming Patsy Cline will tell celebrating our Feast Day, The Meet guide at the Newtown the story of Virginia “Ginny” Dormition of the Virgin Mary. History Center, 5408 Main St., Patterson Hensley before she Observe our proud Greek culture Stephens City. became music icon Patsy Cline, and traditions and sample our legone of the Shenandoah Valley’s endary Greek culinary fare. Aug. 24 most globally recognized personExperience our renowned Greek Tomato & Garlic Tastefest. alities. Organized by the MSV in music and dance. FREE. InforMuseum of the Shenandoah, partnership with Celebrating mation: 667-1416; dormition.va. Winchester. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Patsy Cline, Inc. (CPC), goarch.org/GreekFestival. FREE. This popular event Becoming Patsy Cline will be includes cooking demonstrations the first museum exhibition to Aug. 17 and samplings, sale of garlic and focus almost exclusively on the Guided Civil War Walking Tour tomato related items, lectures, singer’s early years. Through the of Middletown. 5-6 pm. Call 540- children’s games and crafts and a use of objects, clothing, and rare 869-9176 to make reservations, display of antique tractors. photographs, Becoming Patsy meet the National Park Service Cline will describe the singer’s guide at the intersection of First Aug. 24-Sept. 22 family history, examine her early and Main Streets. FREE. “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now influences, and detail the develChange” Wayside Theatre – Aug. 18 Middletown. This delightful musi- opment of her singing career. Music In The Park – 5-7 p.m. cal is a date night you will treasAug. 31 Hometown Park (next to fire ure for the rest of your life. Shenandoah Valley Music department, Strasburg Dating, marriage, children, inFestival, Orkney Springs – 8 laws, romance, husbands, wives, p.m. Featuring Eileen Ivers and Aug. 23-31 this musical comedy will hit Immigrant Soul. Information: Shenandoah County Fair where you love. Tickets, informa459-3396; www.musicfest.org. Shenandoah County Fairgrounds, tion: 869-1776. Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Dr., Winchester.
Woodstock. See www.shenco. fair.com or complete details.
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SEPTEMBER Sept. 1 Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, Orkney Springs – 8 p.m. Performance information to be announced. Information: 4593396; www.musicfest.org. Sept. 2 Guided Civil War Walking Tour of Old Town Winchester. 6 p.m, Make your reservation by calling 540-542-1326. Meet your guide at 2 N. Cameron St. $5 per person. Sept. 6 Woodstock ROCS – Riley Outdoor Concert Series. W.O. Riley Park – 7-9 p.m.; featuring John Richard and the Virginians September 6-8 Used Book Sale – Front Royal United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Friday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Sunday: noon – 2 p.m. Information: 635-2935 Sept. 8 Music In The Park – 5-7 p.m. Hometown Park (next to fire department), Strasburg.
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National park offers family programs, daily summer hikes By Josette Keelor
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This summer Shenandoah National Park has something going on seven days a week for those looking to escape for an hour or two and commune with nature.
At 2 p.m. each day, visitors can learn about the park’s largest mammal at Wild About Bears in Elkwallow Wayside.
The Junior Ranger Program for children ages 7 to 12 offers interactive, hands-on activities designed for families. Children who attend Rich Cooley/Daily file must be accompanied by an Chris Miller, 22, of Chapel Hill, N.C., left, and Drew Albright, 17, of Fairfax, hike along the Limber Lost trail near Skyland in adult. The program is from Shenandoah National Park. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturdays, meets at the parking area and dress for cool mountain take hikers along the AppaSummer activities, from near Mathews Arm Campnights. lachian Trail to a view of the May 26 to Sept. 2 include ground Entrance Kiosk, and The park also offers hikes Shenandoah Valley from the ranger programs for children, journeys less than one mile. each day, with the Snead summit of Mount Marshall at bear information and hikes 3 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday, On Saturday evenings, the Farm Stroll guiding visitors for all ages. Thursday and Saturday. 45-minute Mathews Arm along a two-hour leisurely The Terrace Talk, at the Ranger Talk discusses the walk beginning at the Dickey Both hikes will last two Dickey Ridge Visitor Center diversity of the park. The Ridge Picnic Grounds at 3 hours. For the Mount every day at 10:30 a.m., fea- program begins at 7 p.m. in p.m. every Monday, Marshall Hike, meet at the tures at 20 to 30 minute the Mathews Arm CampWednesday and Friday; and Mount Marshall Parking Lot the Mount Marshall Hike information session about the ground. Bring a camp chair at mile 15.9.
But the fun doesn’t end there. With over 500 miles of trails — 101 of them along the Appalachian Trail — new and challenging hikes are available any time for any skill level.
For advanced hikers, the Rose River-Dark Hollow Falls hike leads participants along 3.8 miles beginning at 10 a.m., and the Rapidan Camp hike is 4 miles, beginning at 9:45 a.m.
Check it out on June 1 for National Trails Day, a day on which new and experienced hikers can develop new trail skills and practice old ones.
Hikers should arrive at the Byrd Visitor Center 15 minutes before hike time, wear footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather, and bring plenty of water.
Hikes offered that day range from easy to advanced. For an easy hike, choose Story of the Forest, a 1.8mile hike leaving at 10 a.m., or Appalachian Trail Ramble, a 2-mile hike from 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Dark Hollow Falls hike is a moderate 1.4-mile excursion from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Also that day, demonstrations and presentations will be available as part of the “Beyond the Trailhead” program. For those wishing to plan their own adventure, the park offers everything from day trips hiking or bicycling to week-long excursions hiking and camping.
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Fishing is allowed in over 70 mountain streams supporting diverse aquatic resources, including numerous brook trout populations, according to the park’s website www.nps.gov/shen/ planyourvisit/fishing.htm. Fishing in the park has various regulations and license Rich Cooley/Daily file requirements, so review the This summer, escape from the normal and choose your own current Recreational Fishing adventure in Shenandoah National Park, like birdwatching against a backdrop of mountains, glimpses of a doe and her fawns or a picbrochure, available at the entrance station, visitors cen- ture with the family on a waterfall. Front Royal is a gateway for a wide variety of tourist activities and attractions. ters, campgrounds and the backcountry camping is cyclists should use extreme park website. caution in the park. For more allowed in most parts of the Horseback riding is allowed information about taking caupark with a free permit. RV in the park on over 180 miles tion, visit www.nps.gov/shen/ of trails, some smooth, wide hookups are available in gravel paths and others steep, planyourvisit/biking.htm Mathews Arm, Big Meadows narrow and rocky. The park practices a “leave and Loft Mountain, including Cycling is permitted along no trace” rule, encouraging potable water and dump staSkyline Drive and on paved visitors to enjoy the park tions. areas only and along Rapidan without altering the landscape. For more information Fire Road for about one mile The park’s four campabout activities in the park where indicated. Because grounds are Mathews Arm, this summer, call Skyline Drive is a two-lane Big Meadows, Lewis Moun- 540-999-3500 or visit road with steep hills and numerous blind curves, tain and Loft Mountain, and www.nps.gov/shen.
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