Fields of Gold receives grant for tourism marketing
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Gov. Bob McDonnell announced that the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission was among 37 recipients of tourism marketing grants totaling more than $543,000.
Search Results for Buena Vista
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Shenandoah Valley regional energy efficiency strategy yields impressive results
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As the results roll in from a two-year Shenandoah Valley Regional Energy Efficiency Strategy developed and executed by the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission, the program is being touted by Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy Projects Coordinator, Ron Hachey, as a “shining star” among other state energy efficiency projects.
Hound Dog Hill at WTA’s Gateway
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The popular bluegrass band Hound Dog Hill will perform at WTA’s Gateway on Saturday, September 8. Formed in 2003 by Cutch Tuttle, the band has evolved into a high-energy Bluegrass and Old Time String Band. Using all acoustic instruments and drawing on the rich musical heritage of the Shenandoah Valley, they represent the best in traditional music. “We are very pleased to have the band open our season. They are a perfect beginning,” said Tracy Straight, chair of the WTA programming committee.
Agritourism program matures into second year
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Residents and visitors in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia will soon be able to more easily learn about and enjoy the rich farming and farm-related businesses in the area, thanks to a burgeoning agritourism initiative called Fields of Gold
Shenandoah Valley Art Center: August 2012 Schedule
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The Shenandoah Valley Art Center, during the month of August, is celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the Beverley Street Studio School, located in the heart of the historic Downtown Staunton, with an exhibit of paintings, prints, collages and works on copper by students and faculty members
David Reynolds: Baggage
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It is difficult to move forward if you are carrying a lot of baggage. Most governments have baggage that is holding them back. As a result, current budget discussions will likely not bear fruit. Instead, we kick the can down the road until the next budget season when the same can will be found sitting in the middle of progress
Darden School of Business launches resilience competition
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The University of Virginia Darden School of Business is launching its third annual Tayloe Murphy Resilience Awards competition. Darden is accepting applications and recommendations from qualifying Virginia businesses at www.resilienceawards.org through 2 July. To assist businesses and communities nationwide, this year’s competition emphasizes how Virginia’s most resilient businesses adapted to—and are helping their communities recover…
Health District receives recognition
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As local health departments nationwide strive to protect the public from new and infectious diseases, bioterrorism, natural disasters, and other public health threats, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has recognized the Central Shenandoah Health District for its ability to respond to public health emergencies. The Central Shenandoah Health District met…
Spring Fashion Debut: All-natural solutions
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Who knew a direct-sales company could provide peace of mind for you and your family? But that’s exactly how Morgan Clark feels about DoTerra. “I love that I am able to take better care of my family with oils that are all natural and 100 percent pure,” Clark said. DoTerra Essential Oils will be one…
Local author pens personal history of undersea exploration
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Anyone who enjoys reading of adventures and discoveries will love Bob Wicklund’s new book. He has a talent for storytelling—some tales almost unbelievable, yet they are all true. The pages of Eyes in the Sea come alive with remarkable stories. Wicklund, a regular guy, relates the fascinating string of events that propelled him to become…
