Around Clarke County in September/October

September

18 Book talk

with Author, Arthur Pope. Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Barns of Rose Hill and The Clarke County Committee on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and Emancipation present a book talk with Arthur Pope. Arthur is the author of “Carry Me Back.” There will be a book talk and singing afterward. Doors open at 6pm. Talk begins at 6:30. Fee event! For more information visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.

19 Yesterday’s Swing Band

Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. The Yesterday Swing Orchestra, under the direction of Bob Johnson, is the Shenandoah Valley’s best source for authentic Big Band entertainment. The classic sounds of Glen Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and others are brought to life by this ensemble. Vocalist Vicki Petrosky adds additional excitement to the performance with stunning and soulful renditions of standards made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Natalie Cole, Sarah Vaughn, and other great talents. Doors open at 6pm. Performance starts at 7. $15 in advance. $20 at the door. For more information visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.

19 Agriculture Day

Old Town Winchester Pedestrian Mall. Frederick County Farm Bureau presents “Winchester’s Main Street Agriculture”. Frederick County agriculture will be highlighted with farmers and vendors providing local foods, educational displays, and activities for kids. Downtown restaurants offering meals featuring fresh, local produce, meats, and dairy. There will be cooking demonstrations, advice for gardeners, live animals living in Frederick County, and more. For more information call Steve at 540-662-7196.

20 Historical Open House

Dearmont Hall. 470 Dearmont Hall Lane. White Post. 1–3pm. The Clarke County Historical Association, is opening the historic home of Mosby Ranger Washington Dearmont in a special program. Dearmont Hall, once called Soldier’s Rest, is a handsome, classic 1851 Virginia home near White Post. Washington Dearmont (1829-91)was a member of Company C of Mosby’s vaunted command, the 43rd Virginia Cavalry. After the War, he served for four years as Clarke County’s Sheriff, 1866-70. Reservations are appreciated and can be made with an e-mail to Hrsprouse1@gmail.com .

21 CCHS Girls Volleyball

6pm start for JV game and 7:15 start for Varsity. Clarke County High School Gymnasium. Clarke County vs Skyline.

22 CCHS Girls Volleyball

6pm start for JV game and 7:15 start for Varsity. Clarke County High School Gymnasium. Clarke County vs Strasburg.

22/24 Writing the Bucket List Novel

Clarke County Parks and Recreation. 225 Al Smith Circle. Berryville. 7–9pm. Instructor: Lauren Carr

Is “Write a Book” one of the things in your bucket—that list of things you want to do before you kick the bucket? Got a story in your head that you’ve always wanted to write? Thought about writing the great American novel? Or just a memoir to pass to your grandchildren? If you’ve got “Write a Book” on your bucket list, this is the class to get you started. Best-selling author Lauren Carr will share her experience in writing and publishing to get you started on your story. In this three-hour workshop, Lauren will pass on the secrets that most professional authors had to learn the hard way about how to check “Write a Book” off that list. Among the secrets she will divulge: Where and How to Get Started on Your Book, Making Time for Writing-Identifying Time-Thieves, Getting Past the 40-Page Block, and The Secret Behind Getting Over Writer’s Block.. $45

24 Quilting Bee

Apple Valley Needle Threaders. Clarke County Parks and Recreation. 225 Al Smith Circle. Berryville. 9am–Noon. These quilting clubs are open to ALL skill levels. Planned monthly programs, presentations and socializing with others who share a love of quilting make these clubs wonderful ways to spend a few hours each month. The Quilting Bee is an opportunity for beginners to observe, practice and ask questions while continuing crafters work on their projects.

24 /27 Watermelon Park Fest

12th annual. Watermelon Park Campground. 3322 Locke’s Mill Rd, Berryville. A family-friendly music festival on the Shenandoah River. Festivities include Concerts, Dances, Workshops, Band & Pickin’ Contests, Kid’s Activities, Open Jams, Food & Craft Vendors, and more! This year’s lineup features Loretta Lynn, Hot Rize, Pokey LaFarge, Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers, Cedric Watson, Furnace Mountain, The Woodshedders, Barefoot Movement, Danny Knicely and Jack Dunlap, the Bumper Jacksons, Maggie Ingram and the Ingramettes, The Family of Praise Choir, Buds Collective, Charm City Junction, Mason Via, and the 2014 Band Contest Winners- Colebrook Road. For tickets and more information visit www.watermelonparkfest.com.

24 /26 Tri State Antique Truck Show

Frederick County Fairgrounds. Clear Brook Va. Visitors can see antique trucks, fire trucks, farm tractors, and military vehicles-all in working condition! Admission is only $2 for adults, children under 12 are free. For more information call Scott at 540-478-4389 or visit www.tristateantiquetruckshow.com.

25/27 Mom 2Mom Consignment Sale

Body Renew Fitness and Family Center. 221 Commonwealth Ct. Winchester. This sale is a fun, sensible way to shop for name brand items. We hand inspect all of our consignors previously loved items before they hit our sales floor to ensure you’re getting the best bargains. Stock your closets with warm-weather clothes, and pick up some great gear for all year long. Come and shop our sale to find prices at 30-90% off of retail! You won’t want to miss out! Fri. 9am–8pm, Sat. 9am–7pm, Sun. 9am–2pm. $2 admission Friday from 9am–Noon. No admission fee all other times. For more info: Visit www.mom2momconsignment.com.

25 CCHS Football

7:30pm William Feltner Stadium. Clarke vs Central Woodstock HS.

26 Celebracion of Winchester

Old Town Winchester Pedestrian Mall. 11am–4pm. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by bringing the family to enjoy an outdoor festival with food vendors, Kids art tent, Discovery Museum fun, traditional dances from various countries, music throughout the day, a first ever Musical Petting Zoo where children can handle instruments and impromptu Latin dancing lessons for anyone interested. All of this is free to the public! For more information visit http://celebracionwinchester.com.

26 Make a Blanket Day

Duncan Memorial Church. 210 East Main Street. Berryville. 9am–4pm. Held by Blankets from the Heart. Everyone is welcome. Bring your lunch. Drinks will be provided. There will be opportunities to knit, crochet, use sewing machine, or cut out already sewn items. This is an opportunity to help produce items for distribution to the hospital, Hospice, fire and police departments. For further information contact Virginia at 540-550-1272 or email Thomas-VA@hotmail.com.

27 Opening Reception

for Exhibit: Art Work by Chinese Children from the Cross-Straits Children’s Art Competition. Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Join us for the opening reception of our latest exhibit featuring art work by Chinese children from the 2008 3rd Cross-Straits Children’s Art Competition. The reception features a talk by Rich Rumsey from Project HOPE and a performance of Mulan, Jr. by the Winchester Little Theater for Kids. Doors open at 2:30. Reception starts at 3. Free event! For more information visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.

27 Tack Sale/Swap

Evergreen Farm. 131 Allegheny Ridge Rd. Berryville. 12 noon–5pm. The Blue Ridge Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship (BRCTH) is holding a benefit Tack and Equipment Sale/Swap. Proceeds will provide scholarships for needy students. If interested in reserving vendor space, please contact BRCTH at 540-533-2777 or at brcthinc@hotmail.com. 10 x 10 ft. spaces are $25, and 10 x 20 ft. spaces are $35. All disciplines welcome. Bake Sale, Refreshments, Door Prizes and Raffles, too! Have items you would like to move out of your barn, but can’t get to this sale? Consider donating them to BRCTH! We may be able to arrange pick up or drop off.

28 Full Moon Walk

Foundation of the State Arboretum; Blandy Farm. 400 Blandy Farm Lane. Boyce. See the Arboretum under the full moon. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a flashlight, and explore the natural world at dusk and after dark. Who knows what we might see, hear, or smell! FOSA members $10. nonmembers $12. Member family $20. Non-member family $25. Perfect for the family, but no dogs please. Register early, space is limited. Call 540-837-1758 Ext. 224 or visit www.blandy.virginia.edu/our-foundation/online_payments.

29 CCHS Girls Volleyball

6pm start for JV game and 7:15 start for Varsity. Clarke County High School Gymnasium. Clarke County vs Rappahannock.

30 Medicare Café

VFW Post 9760. 425 S Buckmarsh St. 10am. Hosted by VFW Post 9760 and Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging. Volunteer State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counselor René White will provide basic overview of Medicare coverage options. Free one-on-one Medicare counseling appointments are available by calling (540) 551-5615. Please ask to speak to Marty Schiller. More online at http://www.shenandoahaaa.com/services/medicare-cafe.

30 College Night

Apple Blossom Mall. Winchester. 6:30–8:30pm. More than 100 colleges, universities, technical schools, and military representatives will be available to speak with teens and their families. Mark your calendar for this event!

October

2 Scrapping Time

Clarke County Parks and Recreation. 225 Al Smith Circle. Berryville. 6–8:45pm. This is a fun and unstructured gathering of scrap bookers of all levels for some uninterrupted time to work on individual projects. Please bring your own materials. This is also an opportunity to meet and socialize with others who share a love of scrap booking. $1 fee.

2 Self Defense Workshop

Clarke County Parks and Recreation. 225 Al Smith Circle. Berryville. 6–7:50pm. Instructor: Steve LaForce. Learn awareness of ones surroundings, how to create escape routes, hit & run tactics, releases from holds, fighting strategies and use of common objects as self-defense tools. 1 class. $14.

3 Introduction to Horses

Elmington Farm, LLC. 345 Elmington Lane. Berryville. 10am–12pm. Participants will learn barn rules, safety around horses, how to put on a halter and lead a horse, and tour the facilities. They will explore the different types of grooming tools, their proper use and how to safely and correctly groom a horse, discuss parts of a horse, breeds, colors, and gaits., explore the types of tack, identify parts and how to clean, and examine different types of riding and how the certain breeds are used for those disciplines. Parent must accompany children under 18. $25. A parent of a participant under 18 attends for free, additional siblings are $15 each.

3 Walking Qigong classes

with Marisol Mayell. Every Saturday through November 7. Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Walking Qigong—called Xi Xi Hu—was developed from the 5 Animals Frolics an ancient and revered form in the Qigong tradition. There are 5 basic walks each representing an Animal and energetic aspect of our internal organs. The Crane is for lungs. Monkey for heart. Bear for spleen. Tiger for kidneys, and Deer for liver. Doors open at 11:30. Class runs from 12–1:15. $84.00 to preregister for all six sessions, $16.00 per class for walk-ins. For more information visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.

3 The 9 Comedy Series

Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. A one-of-a-kind comedy experience. Nine talented comedians from the region take the stage for one night of amazing jokes, stories, and laughter sure to make any audience leave a little lighter on their feet. The 9 Comedy Series boasts a packed lineup of talented comics in a format that is truly original. It’s a fast paced standup performance with loads of call backs, references, collaboration, crowd work, setups and punchlines. And most importantly, don’t miss the encore! Doors open at 7:30. Performance starts at 8. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For more information visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.

3 /4 Images of Sky Meadows

Sky Meadows State Park. Paris, VA. 10am–5pm. Rest and rejuvenate this weekend! Let Sky Meadows State Parks’ beautiful scenic vistas inspire your artistic creativity. We will kick off a month-long photography contest with a Photography Tips and Tricks session. Try your hand at painting and contribute to a mural-sized banner that will be displayed for the remainder of Fall Farm Days. Also, watch demonstrations and purchase the work of Fauquier County Quilters, and go on a photography themed historic tour of Historic Mount Bleak House. For more information call 540-592-3556.

3 /4 Blacksmithing Class

Opus Oaks Studio West. 2330 Crums Church Road. Instructor: Phil Travis. 9am–4pm. Make Barbeque Tools to get ready for grilling by forging your own barbeque tools: a fork, spatula and a pair of tongs while learning some basic blacksmithing skills. 2 classes. No previous experience necessary. All materials included. Wear cotton clothing and bring a lunch. 2 classes $165. Ages 16 and up.

4 Progressive Dinner

The return of the Berryville’s downtown “Progressive Dinner”. Dinner will start at 5pm with cocktail and appetizers at Camino Real, following with dinner at Focaccia Italian Grill, and dessert at The Boyd’s Nest. Tickets are $40.00 each and seating is limited. For more information call Berryville Main Street at 540-955-4001.

4 Dixie Rhythm

Christ Episcopal Church. 809 Bishop Meade Road, Millwood..4pm. Come be entertained by Clarke County’s own Dixie Rhythm. No charge for this concert on the lawn, followed by a reception. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket. Welcome in Fall with a lively concert! For more information, please call the church office at 540-837-1112. Toe-tapping encouraged!

6 CCHS Girls Volleyball

6pm start for JV game and 7:15 start for Varsity. Clarke County High School Gymnasium. Clarke County vs George Mason.

7 Candidates Forum

For Millwood and Whitepost local candidates. Shiloh Baptist Church, Millwood. 6:30pm. Board of Supervisors candidates: Ms. Terri Catlett (Millwood), and Mr. Bev McKay (Whitepost), and School Board Candidates: Mr. Dennis Graham (Millwood) and Mr. Chip Schutte (White Post) Each candidate has been asked to make a brief statement about their goals and objectives for the coming term of office. The Millwood Community Association will share their priorities with the candidates and the floor will be open for questions from the audience. Please come with your questions and concerns. Barbara Bausserman, Clarke County Registrar, will be present to take photo ID’S for anyone who needs one. The county has acquired new equipment to provide this service. Please note that the last day to register for this election is October 13. Also, if you do not have a photo ID, which is a requirement, you can obtain a free one from the voter registration office located at 101 Chalmers Court in Berryville. Call 955-5168 to learn more.

9 CCHS Football

7:30pm William Feltner Stadium. Clarke vs Strausburg.

10 Artist Reception

“Convergence” Duvall Designs Gallery. 2053 Millwood Road. Millwood. 4–6pm. October Exhibit featuring 3 extraordinary artists with deep and long careers in various art disciplines who have each recently taken a turn toward new abstract perspectives and study in their work. We are excited to present what promises to be an exciting exhibit for Duvall Designs. Pam Klein, NYC & Millwood VA—Parsons, The New School, professor. Page Carter, Millwood VA—Carter + Burton Architecture, architect. Barbara Allen, Silver Spring MD & WV—Montgomery College professor of art, retired. www.barbaraallen.net.

10 Weird Science Lab

Clarke County Parks and Recreation. 225 Al Smith Circle. Berryville. 1–3pm. Ages 5–12. $15

12 Shenandoah Piece Makers

Clarke County Parks and Recreation. 225 Al Smith Circle. Berryville. 6:30–8:30pm. Monthly quilting club. All skill levels welcome. Fee $1.

13 CCHS Girls Volleyball

6pm start for JV game and 7:15 start for Varsity. Clarke County High School Gymnasium. Clarke County vs Central Woodstock.

15 Medicare Café

16 /17 Octobeer Fest

Old Town Winchester Pedestrian Mall. This two-day event will celebrate German heritage and bring herren und frauen to Old Town Winchester. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample German inspired food, music, craft beer and wine. The Park High German Band will be performing live each day in Shenandoah University’s Feltner Lot and a DJ will be playing all of today’s top hits at the Old Court House Civil War Museum lawn. Octobeer Fest will offer a kids’ activities area by the Splash Pad. There will be face painting, balloon animals, caricaturist, photo booth, a magician, and much more! There will be a roaming stilt walker, and other activities set up from the north to south side of the walking mall. On Saturday there will be two puppet shows. Everyone is invited to compete in the Best Dressed Lederhosen and DirndlContest on Friday night.

17 The Three Sisters Regional Art Challenge Show and Sale

Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers Ct., Berryville. The Three Sisters Regional Art Challenge Show & Sale explores facets of the Native American Three Sisters (agricultural treasures of maize/corn, pole beans and winter squash/gourds). This unique art show and sale is a preview to The Gathering, an educational celebration of agri-culture. The show and sale also features Gourd artist Mike Connolly and Native American “Spirit Painting” artist Stacey Littledeer. The show and sale will run October 17– November, 21, 2015. Doors open at 1:30. Exhibit opens at 2. Exhibits are free and open Tuesday-Saturday from Noon to 3pm and by appointment. For more information visit www.barnsofrosehill.org

17 Documentary Film

It’s a Good Day to Die. Presentation by Renowned Native American Leader Dennis Banks.

Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct.. Berryville. Dennis Banks co-founded the American Indian Movement (A.I.M.) in 1968 to call attention to the plight of urban Indians in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The film presents an intimate look at Dennis Banks’ life beginning with his early experience in boarding schools, through his military service in Japan, his transformative experience in Stillwater State Prison and subsequent founding of a movement that, through confrontational actions in Washington DC, Custer South Dakota and Wounded Knee, changed the lives of American Indians forever. Bittersweet and compelling, A Good Day to Die, charts the rise and fall of a movement that fought for the civil rights of American Indians. Doors open at 1:30 Presentation begins at 2pm. $25 in advance. $25 at the door. For more information visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.

17 Dark Water Rising

Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct.. Berryville. To the members of Dark Water Rising, kinship is essential. Ties of kinship within the band’s Native American communities helped to establish the band in 2008. “Native Americans who piece together Southern rock full of gospel harmonies, hip-hop inflections and Motown soul with a journeyman work ethic. With bold songwriting and bewitching arrangements, DWR breaks rules effortlessly.”- Sylvia Pfeiffenberger, “Indy Week” Performance starts at 8pm. $15 in advance. $20 at the door. For more information visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.

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