Around Clarke
May
22 Ethical Will
Clarke County Parks and Recreation, 255 Al Smith Circle, Berryville. 6:30–8pm. A one-night facilitated discussion about a kind of will that requires no financial funding. For information call 540-955-5140.
21–23 Newtown Heritage Festival
Newtown Commons, 5165 Main Street, Stephens City. This free family festival includes a parade, food vendors, kids activities, live entertainment, fireworks, and more. Walk into history and learn about the early days of Stephens City as you visit the Stone House Foundation Museums: Newtown Tavern, Argenbright House & Shed, Stone House, and Steele & Brothers Store, all on Main Street. For information visit www.stephenscity.vi.virginia.gov/NHF/index.
23 Long Branch Opening Day
Historic Long Branch, 830 Long Branch Lane, Millwood, 10am–4pm. Beginning Memorial Day weekend, Long Branch will be open for tours Saturdays and Sundays from 10am–4pm. Stop by and experience the historic home and expansive grounds this summer. For events and information visit www.visitlongbranch.org.
23 VHSA Horse and Pony Hunter show
Sandstone Farm, 3805 Millwood Road, Millwood. Free admission to all events. Breakfast and lunch available. For information 540-837-1261 or e-mail sandstonefarm@aol.com. See schedule for times and details at www.sandstonefarm.com. Free.
24 Memorial Day Service
Rose Hill Park, Berryville, 2pm. This year’s featured speaker is Brigadier General Neal T. Robinson, retired United States Air Force. Commissioned through the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1974, General Robinson served as the flight commander and Chief of Operations Management at Osan air Force Base, South Korea. General Robinson served in a number of leadership and command positions in Panama, South Korea, Europe, as well as the United States. His service culminated as Director of Air Force Cryptologic Office, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, and Vice Commander of Headquarters Air Intelligence Agency, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.
The Clarke County High School Band and Choir will provide prelude and postlude selections and the National Anthem. In case of inclement weather, the Memorial Day Service will be held in Berryville’s Barns of Rose Hill, a cultural and civic center adjacent to Rose Hill Park. American Legion Post 41 and VFW Post 9760 invite the public to VFW Pavilion at 425 South Buckmarsh Street in Berryville for a picnic following the ceremony at approximately 3:30 PM. For information contact Jim Wink at 540-554-829 or jimwink@erols.com or Tom Vorisek at 540-955-3717 or tvorisek@comcast.net.
28 Medicare Cafe
VFW Post 9760. 425 South Buckmarsh Street, Berryville. Group presentation 10am-Noon, followed by free individual Medicare counseling blocks between 1 and 4 p.m. Individual blocks are available by reservation on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve appointments for personalized help in understanding Medicare benefits and choices by calling 540-551-5615. The Medicare Café is FREE and is hosted as a community service by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9760 volunteers in partnership with the Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program provided through the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging. Visit shenandoahaaa.com/services/medicare-café.
29 CCHS Graduation
William Feltner Stadium, 240 Westwood Road, Berryville. 6pm. Congratulations Class of 2015!
29 Charm City Junction
Joined by Ken & Brad Kolodner at the Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville. Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8. Charm City Junction is a new band combining old-time, Irish, and bluegrass music into their own unique mix. Regarded as one of the most influential hammered dulcimer players and old-time fiddlers in the U.S., Baltimore’s Ken Kolodner has joined forces with his son Brad Kolodner, a rising star in the clawhammer banjo world to perform tight and musical arrangements of original and traditional old-time music with a “creative curiosity that lets all listeners know that a passion for traditional music yet thrives in every generation.” $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 12 and under free. Email: kelli.hart@borh.org Website: www.barnsofrosehill.org.
30 Book Signings
Winchester Book Gallery. 185 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester. 11am–1pm. Trace Wilkins-Francis – Birthday Bubbles. Birthday Bubbles is one title in The Real Life Adventures of Jo Jo Bean – a book series for children ages 3 to 6 years old. Through its stories and songs, children will learn how to solve problems and develop social skills. Each book in the series includes the Jo Jo Bean theme song, a content song specific to the book and narration. 2–4pm. Julie Castillo – Eat Local for Less: The Ultimate Guide to Opting Out of Our Broken Industrial Food System. . In Eat Local for Less, Julie helps readers gain the practical knowledge they need to act on their choices, and also validates their decision by showing how local eating helps to create a healthier, happier, fairer, and more sustainable society. For more information visit www.winchesterbookgallery.com.
30 BRH Annual Hunter Horse Show
Sandstone Farm, 3805 Millwood Road, Millwood. Free admission to all events. Breakfast and lunch available. For Information 540-837-1261 or email sandstonefarm@aol.com. See schedule for times and details at www.sandstonefarm.com. Free.
31 5k Color Fun Run
Clarke County Parks and Recreation, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville. Clarke County Education Foundation, in partnership with CCPS and CCPR hosts the first ever “Color Me Clarke 5k Fun Run”. This is NOT a certified course; it’s about FUN. 7:30am check-in/packet pickup. Race waves begin at 9. $30 prior to event. $35 day of the event. DJ and lots of fun events after the race. For information visit www.ccefinc.org. Shirts only guaranteed thru early May.
31 Polo Exhibition
162 Stonefield Lane, Boyce. 4–7pm. Grab your chair and a blanket and bring the family out to beautiful Stonefield Farm in Boyce where the Read Family will host the first ever Blue Ridge Hospice Polo Exhibition. Space is limited. Each reservation includes entrance to the polo match, one drink ticket and an Argentinian BBQ dinner. $20 per person; children under 10 are free. All proceeds benefit of Blue Ridge Hospice. For reservations or information visit www.brhospice.org.
31 Phil Zuckerman’s Rock Room
Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville. Doors open at 2:30pm. Show starts at 3. Phil Zuckerman’s 8 Rock Room student bands perform five songs each ranging from country to classic and modern rock. The musicians are aged 13 to 60+. Phil and his wife Linda also perform with some of the bands. Fun for all!! $5 suggested donation. Email kelli.hart@borh.org or visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.
31 BBQ Dinner
VFW Post 9760, 425 S Buckmarsh St, Berryville. 5–9pm. Relay for Life BBQ dinner. Enjoy music, great food, and silent auction. $15 in advance. $20 at the door. Children $7.00 (6 &under Free). To purchase tickets in advance email cmsuess@hotmail.com and send check to Chris Suess, PO Box, 541 Berryville VA 22611.
June
5 Winchester Royals
vs. Woodstock River Bandits. 7–10pm. Jim Barnett Park, Winchester. Bring the family and come out to enjoy a good old fashioned night at the ball park. General Admission Ticket Prices: $5.00 Adults, $3.00 Senior Citizens (60 & Over), $2.00 Youth (6 To 12 Years), Free Under 6 Years of Age.
6 /7 Relay For Life
Johnson Williams Middle School. 200 Swan Avenue, Berryville. 4pm Saturday–6am Sunday. Clarke County’s annual relay.
6 Garden Fest
Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown. 8am–3pm. 12th Annual Garden Festival Hosted by Belle Grove Plantation and The Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners Association. Activities include a plant sale, children’s activities, displays, demonstrations, and more. The Manor House will be open for tours at reduced prices. Admission is free. For information visit www.bellegrove.org/index.php?/calendar.
6 Moto Moto Marimba Band
Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville. Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8. Moto Moto Marimba is a dynamic group of musicians performing Shona songs from Zimbabwe. Moto is a Shona word meaning fire. Just like fire, Moto Moto Marimba music’s hot rhythms compel you to get up and shine on the dance floor. Their music can be enjoyed by all ages. $12.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door, 12 and under free. Email kelli.hart@borh.org or visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.
7 Winchester Royals
vs. Charles Town Cannons. 7–10pm. Jim Barnett Park, Winchester. Bring the family and come out to enjoy a good old fashioned night at the ball park. General admission ticket prices: $5 adults, $3 seniors (60 & Over), $2 youth (6 To 12 Years), free under 6 years of age.
8 -12 Figurative Oil Painting
Classes with Booth Malone, Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville. Monday–Thursday 10am–5pm, Friday 10am–1pm. Nationally recognized, award winning equestrian artist, Booth Malone, will conduct a 5-day class in figurative painting. Students should be familiar with the basics of oil painting. $275. Email kelli.hart@borh.org or visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.
10 Winchester Royals
vs. Strasburg Express. 7–10pm. Jim Barnett Park, Winchester. Bring the family and come out to enjoy a good old fashioned night at the ball park. General admission ticket prices: $5 adults, $3 seniors (60 & Over), $2 youth (6 To 12 Years), free under 6 years of age.
11 Winchester Royals
vs Woodstock River Bandits. 7–10pm. Jim Barnett Park, Winchester. Bring the family and come out to enjoy a good old fashioned night at the ball park. General admission ticket prices: $5 adults, $3 seniors (60 & Over), $2 youth (6 To 12 Years), free under 6 years of age.
12 Winchester Royals
vs. Front Royal Cardinals. 7–10pm. Jim Barnett Park, Winchester. Bring the family and come out to enjoy a good old fashioned night at the ball park. General admission ticket prices: $5 adults, $3 seniors (60 & Over), $2 youth (6 To 12 Years), free under 6 years of age.
12 Community Band
Rose Hill Park, Main Street, Berryville. 6pm Clarke County Community Band performs their annual spring concert in the gazeebo. Bring a picnic. Free.
13 BRVFD Fundraiser
Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, Bluemont. 4–10pm. BBQ, Live Auction, Silent Auction, Dot Sale, Fire Truck Rides, Raffles and a Tug of War! Also featuring live music with Tomfoolery. For more information call 540-554-8291.
13 Craft Beer Festival
South Loudoun Street at Boscowan, Winchester. 12–6pm. The third annual Hop Blossom Craft Beer Festival is Winchester’s premier beer festival on the Old Town Walking Mall. The festival is geared toward educating and exposing participants to the growing popularity and love for great craft beer. Featuring 38+ craft breweries from the local area and beyond, live entertainment and crafters. For more details and to purchase tickets visit http://hopblossom.com. The event benefits GoodDogz.org and the Winchester SPCA.
13/14 Virginia Herb Festival
Sunflower Cottage. 150 Ridgemont Road, Middletown. 9am–5pm. A weekend of fun, entertainment, shopping, food, music and learning opportunities for herbal enthusiasts and all other comers. There will be programs or workshops each day on subjects such as: “Herbal Folklore”, “Herbal Remedies”, “Essential Oil Distillation” and “Edible Flowers”. Local chefs will demonstrate their recipes, tips and techniques for cooking with fresh herbs. Vendor booths will include herbal crafters and products, potters, garden art, fabrics, fashions and more. Garden Clubs, Herb Guilds, Red Hatters, tour buses and groups of any type are welcome. For further information call 540-869-8482 or visit www.sunflowercottage.net and www.virginiaherbfestival.com.
13 /14 Pottery Show and Sale
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. 901 Amherst Street, Winchester. 10am–4pm. Meet Shenandoah Valley potters and browse pottery displays. Special tours and demonstrations offered both days will highlight Valley pottery. Pottery show, sale, demonstrations and meet the artists: free. Admission charged to visit the gardens and galleries; 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. talks included with admission. For schedule of activities and more information visit www.themsv.org or www.shenandoahpottersguild.org.
14 Author Barbara Frank
will lead a discussion of her book, Aggy of Zion. Josephine School Community Museum. 303 Josephine Street, Berryville. 3–5pm. Anna’s (of Corotoman) descendant, in Aggy of Zion, lives in the pre-civil war Shenandoah Valley of Virginia during the evangelical revivalist era of the Second Great Awakening, and at a time when slaves are being sold south in increasing numbers. An encounter with the ghost of a master murdered by his slaves foreshadows her own trial of self-sacrifice and her loss of those she loves. Having read the book is not a requirement. The book is available at Clarke County, Handley and Bowman Libraries, and Winchester Book Gallery.
14 Winchester Royals
vs Aldie Senators. 7–10pm. Jim Barnett Park, Winchester. Bring the family and come out to enjoy a good old fashioned night at the ball park. General Admission Ticket Prices: $5.00 Adults, $3.00 Senior Citizens (60 & Over), $2.00 Youth (6 To 12 Years), Free Under 6 Years of Age.
14 VHSA Jumper Show
Sandstone Farm, 3805 Millwood Road, Millwood. Free admission to all events. Breakfast and Lunch available. For Information 540-837-1261 or e-mail sandstonefarm@aol.com. See schedule for times and details at www.sandstonefarm.com. Free.
14 Piedmont Singers
Christ Church Millwood. 843 Bishop Meade Rd, Boyce. 4pm. This group, under the direction of Wendy Oesterling, is preparing for its European tour this summer. A reception will follow the concert. For more information, please contact the church office at 837-1112.
19 Spring Classical Music Series
Raphael Elizondo and Eva Chavez. Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville. Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 7:30. Distinguished for their magnetism and energy, classical guitarist Rafael Elizondo and concert pianist Eva Chavez will take you by the hand through a musical journey of brilliance and strong emotions with a carefully selected program of pieces for solo instrument and duet. $15.00 in advance $25.00 at the door, 12 and under free. Email: kelli.hart@borh.org Website: www.barnsofrosehill.org.
20 Classical Guitar Workshop
“Raphael Elizondo Classical Guitar Workshop-Technique and Practice”. Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville. Doors open at 12:30pm. Workshop starts at 1 Award-winning classical guitarist, Rafael Elizondo, will lead a two hour classical guitar workshop that focuses on developing a confident and refined technique on the guitar. The workshop will start by identifying what the students need to develop their full potential in their interpretations and will subsequently be imparting practical methods on how to achieve this outstanding goal. Rafael will also be making recommendations on how to organize the students’ practice sessions and repertoire so that they may define a vision and goals for the future. $25 per student Email: kelli.hart@borh.org Website: www.barnsofrosehill.org
20 Winchester Royals
vs Charles Town Cannons. 7–10pm. Jim Barnett Park, Winchester. Bring the family and come out to enjoy a good old fashioned night at the ball park. General Admission Ticket Prices: $5.00 Adults, $3.00 Senior Citizens (60 & Over), $2.00 Youth (6 To 12 Years), Free Under 6 Years of Age.
