Living in Nelson County

February 2012
In Celebration of Black History Month various activities are scheduled throughout the month of February. Check local churchs for further information. www.nelsonheritagecenter.com/nelsonaachuches.html   Nelson Heritage Center,1653 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA, 22922 434-263-4649 www.nelsonheritagecenter.com

February 4
Rockfish Valley Community Center Community Market 9AM to 1PM. Pancake Breakfast 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Community breakfast in the RVCC dining room serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. Fee. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-0100.

February 10
Folk legend Bill Staines in Concert at North Branch School. Family-friendly concert begins at 7:30PM. Attendees are invited to join Bill for a pre-concert potluck supper at 6PM. Tickets available in advance and at the door. North Branch School, 221 Mickens Road, Afton,VA, 22920 540-456-8450  www.north-branch-school.org

March 3
Rockfish Valley Community Center   Community Market 9AM to 1PM. Pancake Breakfast 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Community breakfast in the RVCC dining room serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. Fee. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-0100

March 11
Nelson County Historical Society Program 2PM. Presented by Bill Obrochta, Education Director at the Virginia Historical Society- about Robert Whitehead, Nelson County Commonwealth’s attorney for eight years before being elected to the House of Delegates, where he served from 1941 until his death in 1960. For more information email : societyinfo@nelsonhistorical.com

April 7
Rockfish Valley Community Center  Pancake Breakfast 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Community breakfast in the RVCC dining room serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. Fee. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-0100

April 15
Fourth Annual Rockfish Valley Kite Flying Festival 1PM to 4PM across from Spruce Creek Park off Glenthorne Loop (Route 627). Kite demonstrations and competitions. Childrens activites. Bring a picnic for a family fun day.  www.rockfishvalley.org  434-361-1296

April 21
Casablanca-where Rick’s Cafe awaits you in Wintergreen Resort 6:30PM at the Skyline Pavilion. Wintergreen Performing Arts Annual Fundraising Gala. 434-325-8292. Wintergreen Drive, Wintergreen VA, 22958

May 5, 2012
Rockfish Valley Community Center  Pancake Breakfast 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Community breakfast in the RVCC dining room serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. Fee. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-0100

June 2, 2012
Rockfish Valley Community Center  Pancake Breakfast 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Community breakfast in the RVCC dining room serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. Fee. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-0100

July 7
Ebony and Ivory Street Riders 9th Annual Car Show 12Noon to 4PM at Ebony and Ivory Field in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Nelson County Virginia. View  antique cars, trucks, and motorcycles in a family friendly setting with a panoramic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Prize raffle, First 50 registered cars receive trophies. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles welcome. Best of Show, Most Original, and Club Choice Awards will be given out. Come join us for this family event with a variety of food and drinks, kids activities, and hosreshoe pits. Entertainment to be announced. Fee for registered vehicles, free to the public, donations accepted. Bring lawn chairs. 128 Robert Cabbell Lane, Roseland,VA, 22967. 434-277-8455, 434-401-0658, or 434-907-0281.

July 7, 2012
Rockfish Valley Community Center  Pancake Breakfast 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Community breakfast in the RVCC dining room serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. Fee. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-0100

August 4, 2012
Rockfish Valley Community Center  Pancake Breakfast 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Community breakfast in the RVCC dining room serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. Fee. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-0100

September 1, 2012
Rockfish Valley Community Center  Pancake Breakfast 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Community breakfast in the RVCC dining room serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. Fee. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-0100

October 6, 2012
Rockfish Valley Community Center  Pancake Breakfast 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Community breakfast in the RVCC dining room serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. Fee. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-0100

November 3, 2012
Rockfish Valley Community Center  Pancake Breakfast 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Community breakfast in the RVCC dining room serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. Fee. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-0100

December 2, 2012
Rockfish Valley Community Center  Pancake Breakfast 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Community breakfast in the RVCC dining room serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. Fee. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-0100