Charlottesville & Central Virginia Real Estate Blog: Real Estate Excellence, Karen Kehoe: 09/20/07

Friday, Sept. 21
DEEDLE DEEDLE DEES
Virginia Discovery Museum and Albemarle Family.Come rock out with the Deedle Deedle Dees at a benefit concert for the Virginia Discovery Museum! A Brooklyn-based rock band for kids (and smart adults), the Deedle Deedle Dees have been entertaining audiences since 2003 with historically-inspired songs like "Nellie Bly" and "Underground Railroad" as well as sillier numbers like "Obedience School" and "Vegetarian Tyrannosaurus Rex." Be sure to stop by the AlbemarleFamily booth for your 2008 AF Directory, get lots of goodies and dance with Bumble! Charlottesville Pavilion. 5:30pm. $5 per person and $20 per family suggested donation. For details, please click this link.

Friday & Saturday, Sept. 21 & 22
FALL FESTIVAL WEEKENDMisty Mountain Camp Resort.Enjoy the beautiful weather and colorful leaves, activities and a bonfire on Saturday 7pm with music and s'mores. Misty Mountain Camp Resort. Directions: 56 Misty Mountain Road, Crozet, VA. All ages welcome. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 888-647-8900.

Saturday, Sept. 22

UVA PRE-GAME SHOW

Today's pre-game brain workout features George Bloom, UVA professor of biology and cell biology, speaking on "On the Road to Curing Alzheimer's Disease: How to Relieve a Traffic Jam in the Brain." Free, 10-11am. Alumni Hall, 211 Emmet St. www.virginia.edu/provost/pso/score/index.html

Saturday, Sept. 22
UVA VS. GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL GAME
Game begins at noon at Scott Stadium, Charlottesville

Saturday, Sept. 22
FALL FARM FUN FESTIVAL
Marker-Miller Orchards Farm Market.Come enjoy a weekend in the country. Pick your own apples from the tree. Browse around Winchester and it's beautiful countryside. Hot dogs, country ham sandwiches available for lunch. Scenic wagon rides for all ages and the barrel train for the kids. No admission fee. Marker-Miller Orchards Farm Market. Directions: 3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester VA. 9 to 4pm. All ages welcome. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 540-662-1980.

Saturday, Sept. 22
INVASIVE PLANTS WORKSHOP
Ivy Creek Foundation.Learn to identify invasive non-native plants in this combination indoor workshop/outdoor workday guided by Ruth Douglas and Phil Stokes. Registration is required as class size is limited to 20. Co-sponsored by the Rivanna Master Naturalists. Earlysville Road. 9am to noon. $Free. Contact: Ruth Douglas. Email: mailto:cvilleruth@earthlink.net?subject=Invasive. Reservations are required. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/293-6538.

Saturday, Sept. 22
OKTOBERFEST
Wintergreen Performing Arts.Oktoberfest is a celebration of German culture and food – a family event in a beer garden setting. Enjoy traditional “om-pah” band music by Shippensburg Blaskapelle and taste local microbrewery beers. Food available for purchase will be brats, other wursts, German potato salad, and kraut, along with American hot dogs and hamburgers. Evans Center, Wintergreen Resort. 12 to 5:30pm. $15 includes mug & 5 "beer coupons", children free, non-drinkers $5. All ages welcome. Email: mailto:info@wintergreenperformingarts.org?subject=Oktoberfest. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/325-8292.

Saturday, Sept. 22
ART, POETRY, MUSIC - LOUISA
Celebrate the artistic talents of the region. Poetry, art, flower arranging, music. Free, 10am-5pm. Yanceyville Christian Church, 590 Yanceyville Road, Louisa. 540-967-5302.

Saturday, Sept. 22
VIRGINIA ARTS OF THE BOOK CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Visit the Virginia Arts of the Book Center to learn how the shop and equipment are run. Check out the Center's fall schedule of classes. Free, 1-5pm. 977 Second St. SE., Charlottesville. http://www.virginiabookarts.org/.

Saturday, Sept. 22
KIDS DISCOVER DOWNTOWN
Kids can play grown-up as they visit a variety of establishments found on Main Street, USA at the Virginia Discovery Museum's new Back Gallery exhibit opening today. Young ones can come into the market to select their groceries and pay the cashier, stop by the library to read a favorite book, pretend to be a fire fighter or doctor, and send off letters and cards at the post office. Lots of other hands-on activities await at "Meet Me on Main Street." Through January 19. Included with the cost of admission. East end of the Charlottesville Downtown Mall. 434/977-1025.

Saturday, Sept. 22
CINDERELLA PUPPET SHOW
Kids of all ages can dream of happily ever after at the Old Michie Theatre's puppet presentation of the classic tale "Cinderella." 11am, 2 and 4pm. $5. 221 E. Water St., Charlottesville. 434/977-3690.

Saturday, Sept. 22
MISTY MOUNTAIN CAMP RESORT FALL FESTIVAL
Misty Mountain Camp Resort hosts its annual Fall Festival where folks can enjoy the beautiful weather and colorful leaves, participate in activities, and gather ‘round the bonfire with music and s'mores. Bonfire at 7pm. Free. Rt. 250 west just past Crozet. 888-647-8900.

Saturday, Sept. 22
KIDS KARAOKE CONTEST AT CHARLOTTESVILLE ICE PARK
Kids can show off their karaoke talents, dance moves or even sing along to their favorite "High School Musical" songs. Three winners receive a family four-pack to see "Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour" at the Richmond Coliseum (October 5-7). 4-6pm, free. Charlottesville Ice Park on the Downtown Mall. Info: RadioDisney/Richmond.com or 818-569-5929.

Saturday, Sept. 22
HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDING
Sponsored by the Outdoor Adventure Social Club. $32, plus membership. 1:15pm. Fontaine Research Park, Charlottesville. 434/760-HIKE.

Saturday, Sept. 22
FRIGHTMARES FILM FESTIVAL
Local filmmakers John Johnson and David Simmons III present a sample of their work at the Gravity Lounge, Charlottesville. Noon-6pm, free.

Saturday, Sept. 22
VIRGINIA GARDEN FESTIVAL - RICHMOND
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228. The Virginia Garden Festival will be held in conjunction with the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sale. This activity will feature ideas for America's Anniversary Gardens for 2008, gardening related exhibits, demonstrations, speakers and activities designed to educate and encourage homeowners about the do’s and don’ts of successful planting and maintenance of their yards, gardens and our beautiful Virginia natural environment.Exhibitors will include gardening equipment, related products and services. Andre Viette will produce his radio show live from the Garden Festival that morning. Keynote speakers will discuss topics of current interest and stay for questions from the audience. There will be crafts, plants and food to entertain and attract the whole family. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.Children Welcome. Virginia Green Industry Council Festival Info: (540) 382-0943. Email:festival@virginiagreen.org Website:www.virginiagreen.org/virginiagardenfestival.htm

Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 22 & 23
CHICKAHOMINY POW-WOW & FALL FESTIVAL
Virginia Indians perform traditional canoe dance. Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, 8200 Lott Cary Road, Providence Forge, VA 23140. Native Americans from throughout the country will join the Chickahominy Indian Tribe as they celebrate their annual Fall Festival/Pow-Wow on the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds in Charles City, VA. Grounds open 10 a.m.; Grand entry Sat at 12 noon/Sun at 1 p.m. Featuring Native American dancers, drummers, singers & crafters, traditional crafts and skills demonstrators, flute music, historical information displays and food. The longest running traditional Pow-Wow in Virginia, the Chickahominy gathered in 1951 at Samaria Indian School. The Pow-Wow later moved to the current tribal grounds. 2007 will be the tribe's 56th annual pow-wow/fall festival. The Chickahominy people were among those which witnessed the coming of the colonists in 1607. Family event; educational/cultural. Bring lawn chairs. Please, no pets. Free parking/no gate admission. 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Children Welcome. Telephone:Keith Wynn, Coordinator: (804) 966-2448. Chickahominy Tribal Center: (804) 829-2027. Email:kdeerhorn@aol.com Website:http://www.chickahominytribe.org/

Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 22 & 23
BATTLE OF STANARDSVILLE
Standardsville, Greene County.Enjoy great battle scenarios, a period fashion show and ladies tea party, a Ball/Dance, night artillery fire, period vendors, food vendors, carriage rides a free meal for re-enactors and other great events! Come and be a part of the successful re-enactment. Various Locations. Directions: Off US 33, Ruckersville, VA. 10am to 10:30pm. $Children under 12 free with an adult, $8 until August 1, and $10 until Sept. 5. After September 5 and all walk-ons $12. All ages welcome. Email: mailto:greenevaeda@greeneva.com?subject=Battle. Reservations are required. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434-985-6663.

Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 22 & 23
ALL AMERICAN HONOR GUARD 11TH ANNUAL MILITARY HISTORY EVENT
All American Honor Guard.Come see a timeline of American military history brought to life. Including military vehicles, displays, demonstrations, vendors, food & drinks. Proceeds to support wounded soldiers and their families. 1170 River Road. Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 4pm. $2 per person or $5 for a family. Good for both days. All ages welcome. Contact: Andrea Wilson. Email: mailto:andreawilson500@comcast.net?subject=All. For more info call: 434-977-5311.

Sunday, Sept. 23
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB CYCLING CHALLENGE
Bank of America.The 1st annual Bank of America Boys and Girls Club Cycling Challenge is one of the marquee fundraising events for the Boys & Girls Club of Charlottesville and Albemarle. The event features an entire weekend of activities with something for everyone, including multiple bike ride options, live music, a silent auction/dinner, as well as food and fun for the whole family. Old Trail Golf Course. Sat. for dinner Sun. 7 to 4pm. All ages welcome. Contact: Beth Ike. Email: mailto:bethike@earthlink.net?subject=Boys. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/971-6944.

Sunday, Sept. 23
CHARLOTTESVILLE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival.Each September, the Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival brings fine musicians from around the world to expand and explore the possibilities of chamber music, and to give concerts and educational programs to our hometown here in Central Virginia Old Cabell Hall. Directions: University of Virginia. $6 for student, $22 for individual. Email: mailto:info@cvillechambermusic.org?subject=Charlottesville. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/295-5395.

Sunday, Sept. 23
SUNDAY FUN-DAYS FOR FAMILIES: CHILDREN'S GARDEN BIRTHDAY PARTY
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.On the fourth Sunday of each month, families can enjoy children's entertainment, gardening and activities in the Children's Garden. The September Sunday FunDay will celebrate the two-year anniversary of the Children's Garden opening. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Directions: Off I-95 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond, VA. 5 to 8pm. $regular garden admission. All ages welcome. Contact: Beth. Email: mailto:bethm@lewisginter.org?subject=Sunday. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 804-262-9887.

Sunday, Sept. 23
LONGABERGER BASKET BINGO
Sponsored by the Doe Blub. Open concession, raffle. $20/advance; $25/door. Age 14+. 1pm doors open; 2pm start. Elks Lodge #389 off Route 20, Charlottesville. 434/293-4536

Sunday, Sept. 23
FREE CONCERT
Carolyn Phillips and Sunnyside on guitar, bass, and autoharp. Bring a picnic and a chair. 2-4pm, free. Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm, Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 5.8. 540-943-4716.

Sunday, Sept. 23
WILDLIFE CENTER OF VIRGINIA OPEN HOUSE
The Wildlife Center of Virginia, the nation's leading teaching and research hospital for native wildlife, hosts one of five open houses for Autumn 2007. Reservations required. Free. Three sessions: 12:30, 2, and 3:30pm. I-64 West to exit 96 (Waynesboro, Lyndhurst). Left at the end of the off ramp onto South Delphine Ave/Route 624. 1/2 mile, WCV is on the left, look for sign at the driveway. 540-942-9453

Sunday, Sept. 23
POND PROGRAM: INSECTS & MONARCH BUTTERFLIES
The Rivanna Conservation Society presents "Pond Program: Insects and Monarch Butterflies," by Michelle Prysby and Peter Warren. Free. 3pm. Scheier Natural Area, 10 miles west of Palmyra in Fluvanna. 434/977-4837.

Karen
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