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Spring Forward Into Fun!
Winter may not be completely finished with us yet, but signs are everywhere that Spring is surely on the way! Robins are everywhere, green sprouts are pushing up through the soil, and a few brave flowers have started to bloom. We’ll spring the clock forward an hour and have an extra hour of daylight after work. Time to do yard work soon. Oh, goody.
Besides the aforementioned signals from Mother Nature that spring is coming, another sure sign is that the Culpeper events calendar is starting to fill up. Check it out at www.visitculpeperva.com. Here’s a peek at some things happening this weekend along with some upcoming events to help get in the springtime spirit:
This Weekend:Old House Vineyards Presents Folk Singer David LaFleur:Friday, March 7, 2008 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Old House Vineyards, 18351 Corky's Lane Culpeper, Virginia
Relax after a long work week with friends, a glass of wine, and listen to the live music of folk, blues singer, David LaFleur. No cover charge, and reservations are not needed. Chili will be the soup of the evening, $5/bowl. For information, call 540-423-1032, email info@oldhousevineyards.com, or visit their website: www.oldhousevineyards.com
Community Concert Association: Brass Roots Trio:Friday, March 7, 2008 at 7:30 pm at Culpeper County High School, 14240 Achievement Drive.
Blending the classical chamber music genre with contemporary American styles, plus the added bonus of a brilliant tenor voice, the Trio takes a musical trek through classical, baroque, jazz, ragtime, folk and gospel styles and makes three instruments sound like a small orchestra! For information, contact Kathy Davis, 540-825-1342, www.ccaconcerts.org
National Capitol Squadron Open Hangar Day:Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Culpeper Regional Airport
Directions: 12499 Beverly Ford Road Brandy Station, VA 22714
Formed in 1957, the Commemorative Air Force is dedicated to preserving the history of American military aviation. Members of the National Capitol Squadron based at the Culpeper Regional Airport welcome visitors the second Saturday of every month. Visit the hangar/museum building equipped for the maintenance and display of a fleet of aircraft known as the Ghost Squadron. The NCS Now Has a Total of Six Aircraft Assigned or Associated with the Unit - Our assigned L-5 and BT-13, and a T-6G, deHavilland Chipmunk, YAK-3, and L-4 Owned and Operated by Squadron Members!
For information, call 540-727-0018, Email: commander@nationalcapitolsquadron.org
Web site: www.nationalcapitolsquadron.org
Hayrides with the Easter Bunny at the Inn at Kelly's FordSaturdays, March 8, 15, and 22 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Kelly's Ford Equestrian Center, 16589 Edwards Shop Rd., Remington VA
Enjoy a spring hayride with the Easter Bunny followed by punch and cookies. For information, call (540)399-1800 or 522-0491 or Email: kellysfordequest@aol.com
Other Events Happening Soon:Downtown Merchants Eggcellent Spring Fling:Saturday, March 22, 2008 from 10:00am-Noon
Location: Downtown Culpeper
The Downtown Merchants Association invites you to come downtown across from the depot and listen to the music of live local bands. Between tunes there will be games for kids, and at participating downtown merchants, each purchase entitles you to an entry into a drawing for gift certificates to one of many shops and restaurants. So come downtown, shop, and have fun with the family! For more information, contact Jessica Hall at 540-827-4185 or email wynjly@aol.com
Gray Ghost Annual Barrel Tasting:Saturday, Mar 15 - Mar 16, 2008 from 11:00am - 4:00pm at Gray Ghost Vineyards & Winery, 14706 Lee Highway Amissville VA 20106
A fun and educational wine tasting experience! This is the ONLY weekend Gray Ghost opens barrels for wine tasting, so don't miss out on sampling Cabernets, Merlot and Chardonnay straight from the barrel in their underground barrel room. Taste developing wines and experience blending. This is also the only weekend Gray Ghost will reserve futures for the elegant 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon.
For information, call 540-937-4869 or visit www.grayghostvineyards.com
Old House Vineyards: Irish Fare at Old House:Sunday, March 16, 2008 from 12 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Old House Vineyards, 18351 Corky's Lane, Culpeper
Begin your St. Patrick's Day celebration at Old House with a wine tasting and homemade Beef Stew. $7.00 per person, includes stew and soda bread. No reservations needed.
For information call Allyson Kearney, 540-423-1032, Email info@oldhousevineyards.com, Web site: www.oldhousevineyards.com
Piedmont Horse Expo:Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 9:00am-4:00pm at Culpeper Ag Enterprises, 10220 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, VA (Four miles south of Culpeper on Route 29. The facilities are on the south side of the road.)
Attention horse lovers! Don't miss this opportunity to attend an equine extravaganza locally! There will be demonstrations and seminars by noted professionals on barn safety, nutrition, pasture management, hoof care, health care, and training. Plus 4-H exhibits and demonstrations, vendors, giveaways, shopping and pony rides add to the fun! Proceeds to benefit 4-H clubs & Rappahannock Animal Welfare League. Admission $5.00. Children 12 and under free. NO DOGS ALLOWED
Contact Culpeper Extension Office, 540-727-3435 Web site: piedmonthorseexpo.com
Graffiti House Lecture Series / The Music of the Civil War:Sunday, March 30, 2008 from 2:00-3:15pm at the Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, Brandy Station, VA 22714
An outstanding Sunday lecture series has been organized for 2008! This year's series starts with an encore presentation of "The Music of the Civil War" performed by Evergreen Shade (John Tole and Anne Howard). Enjoy old favorites like Dixie, Battle Cry of Freedom, the Bonny Blue Flag, Just Before the Battle, Mother, and The Empty Chair. John and Anne will wear period dress and talk about the origins and meaning of the music. Guitar, banjo and percussion instruments accompany their songs. It should be noted that when John and Anne last performed in 2006, they set the attendance record at the Graffiti House!! A tax deductible donation of $5 for adults is suggested.
Contact: Brandy Station Foundation, Phone: 540-727-7718, www.brandystationfoundation.com
I hope you’ve enjoyed this edition of Backyard Buzz. The Culpeper Department of Tourism is here to help, so visit our website, call (540)727-0611, or email me at director@visitculpeperva.com. Now get out and BUZZ around your own backyard!
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