Living in Nelson County

September Is Library Card Sign Up Month

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The Nelson Memorial Library reminds everyone that a FREE library card may be the most valuable school supply. Studies show that children with library cards read more and do better in school. Adults can also benefit from a library card with use of a variety of database resources and help with job searches. www.jmrl.org/librarycard

Register for Parks and Recreation Programs

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Registration Forms

Quick Start Tennis Registration Form

Youth Athletic Registration Form (soccer and basketball)

Nonathletic Registration Form

Coaching Application (youth sports)

Sponsorship Form (to sponsor a child in athletics, a team, or a brochure)

Instructor Application (for possible instructors to conduct an interesting class for the Recreation Dept.)

Cheerleading Registration Form

Nelson County Bike Festival-August 28-29, 2010

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2010 NELSON COUNTY BIKE FESTIVAL OFFICIAL WEBSITE : CLICK HERE
FACEBOOK FANPAGE : CLICK HERE

Hosted by the Devils Backbone Brewery
August 28 / 29 , 2010

August 28 -
The Devils Backbone Mountain Cross(register)

More Info click here….

August 29 -
The Stampede on Horseshoe Mountain (register)
Mountain Bike Race
More Info CLICK HERE

First 500 participants to sign up for either event with receive a FREE Nelson County Bike Festival T Shirt

There will be 20 sites for Primitive Camping available both Friday and Saturday Nights at $15/site. First come First served… Reserve yours now when you register for either event!

Devils Backbone Mountain Cross
Start and finish at the Devils Backbone Brewing Company and ride the back
roads of the Blue Ridge Mountains in scenic Nelson County Virginia!
A Metric century (65mi) that follows some of the most quiet and beautiful
mountain roads in the mid-Atlantic region. Choose any type of bike (road,
cross or mtb) to tackle these challenging paved and unpaved mountain
roads. This is a very unique biking experience. You will follow mountain
streams to high ascents with cool temperatures. You will also plunge
down descents for miles and miles!

Any bike will do. A Cyclocross bike is the best tool for the job. However,
a road bike will also work, but mount up some puncture resistant tires!
Mountain bikes would be comfortable, especially on the dirt road descents.
Whatever bike you choose make sure you have some low gears for the 6600
ft. of elevation gain and some 15+% grades!

Your $45 registration includes:

- 2 food and drink rest stops during the ride

- a free T-Shirt

- a $5 voucher for a post ride meal at the Brewing Co.

- post-ride live music at the Brewing Co.

Registration will increase by $10 after 11pm on Aug. 26th

Registration will be available the day of the event for an additional
$10

The manager of the Devils Backbone Brewing Company (Chris Trotter) has
offered up his land 4 miles from Brewery for Primitive Camping. $15/site
will cover both Friday and Saturday nights and there are a total of
20 sites. Depending on the crowd, he may throw in a keg of beer and
music. His address for google mapping is 3519 Rockfish Valley Hwy zip
is 22958. Call him at (434) 361-1001

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The Devils Backbone Brewing Company is located at intersection of Rt.
151 and Rt. 664 at the bottom of the mountain near the Wintergreen Resort.
(GPS to Brewery: N37 52.245’ W78 55.137′)

The first 10 Men and the first 10 Women finishers will get a GIFT from
the Brewing Company!

BIKE CHOICE:

The route is almost exactly 50% paved and 50% gravel/packed dirt. The
unpaved sections range from loose gravel/ dirt to hard pack surface.
There are 3 unpaved descents. One is eight miles long!

A Cross bike is the best tool because of the bigger tires and lower
gears.

If a Cross Bike is not an option:

If you are going for speed (especially on the climbs) and not concerned
about comfort then mount up the fattest tires that will fit on your
road bike. Using robust tires and tubes will decrese the chance of flatting.
Light road racing tires would not be smart! Also it would be best that
your road bike has a compact crank and a 27 or 28 cog in the back. There
are some pretty steep unpaved sections so small gears are a must for
seated climbing in order to maintain traction with a road bike.

If you want comfort, fun (especially on the descents) and plenty of
gears for climbing then a MTB would be the way to go. If you do choose
a MTB then a less aggressive/smaller tire choice would be best.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Stampede on Horseshoe Mountain rreturns to the Devils Backbone Brewery in 2010 as part of the Nelson County Bike Festival. Take part in one of the biggest Bike Festivals in Virginia. Devils Backbone Brewery will be the start/finish with post race music and brews. Music will be from 11:30 til… Primitive Camping will be offered… detail below. The Stampede is part of the 2010 Virginia Off Road Series. Where top placement not only wins you prizes but points too. Primitive camping will be available for the adventurous souls.Hammer Nutrition will be providing swag and on-course nutritional products.
TecNu for those who don’t like to scratch
Backlight Photography will be capturing the event.

HORSESHOE MOUNTAIN course begins at the incredible Devils Backbone Brewery. Leaving south on RT151, you begin with a 1.8 mile climb warm up. Then leave the pavement behind and begin your march to the top of Horseshoe Mountain. You will crisscross with double track and single track that leads you around the mountain. Descending back to RT151, you will head back down a crazy fast paved downhill to the finish at the Brewery. JOIN THE STAMPEDE…Challenge Horseshoe Mountain!

Registration Fee:

April 26 > May 31 = $30

June 1 > Aug 25 = $35

Race Day = $45(checks/cash only. payable to DSE llc)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Nelson County 4th of July Parade

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Announcing the 2010 Parade Grand Marshalls

For their dedication to our community during this very challenging winter, we would like to recognize the Linemen of Nelson County from CVEC and AEP, past and present, as our Parade Grand Marshalls. This is a great time for our community to show their appreciation for their work and dedication all year long. We hope that everyone can come out to thank the linemen for what they do, each and every day.

Monday 5th of July 2010

Time: Bike Parade Sign-up – 10:00am. Bike Parade Judging – 10:30am. Bike Parade Awards – 10:45am. Main Parade Begins – 11:00am … And to participate, please drop us a note at nelsonparade@yahoo.com. Location/Address: Front Street, Lovingston, VA. Contact Telephone Please call 434-263-6700 for more information.

Click here for more information about the 4th of July parade

Nelson County Country Stores – Buy Local

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Afton Service Station
10921 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton VA 22920
540-456-6379
24 hour gas, sundries and garage

Arrington Mini Mart
12 Variety Mill Rd. Arrington VA 22922
434-263-5614
Convenience store items and fishing supplies

Ashley’s Market
6445 Rockfish Valley Hwy. Afton, VA 22920
434-361-2087
Deli open: Breakfast and Lunch
Specialties: Fried Chicken, subs, and deli items.

Black Rock Market
189 Mountain Inn Loop , Wintergreen, VA 22958
434-325-1177
Wintergreen sweatshirts and tee shirts
Deli open: 7:30 am to 7:30 pm daily

Blue Ridge Grocery
2797 Rockfish Valley Hwy,  Nellysford, VA 22958
434-361-1105
Fresh produce and meats and grocery store items

Colleen Exxon
4071 Thomas Nelson Hwy.  Arrington, VA 22922
434-263-8395
Colleen Deli is adjacent to the business.
Deli open: weekdays 6:00 am – 7:00 pm; Sunday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Specialties: Fried chicken and daily specials

Corner Market
11309 James River Rd.  Shipman, VA 22971
434-263-8800
Hardware section is in the store. Customers can pay electricity bills, purchase phone cards, and photocopy items. Avon Products sold at the store

Crossroads Store
2416 Piedmont Rd.  Gladstone, VA 24553
434-933-8822

Every Day Lovingston Liberty
44 Callohill Dr.  Lovingston, VA 22949
434-263-6060
Adjacent to McDonald’s

Graves Grocery
1779 Rockfish Valley Hwy.  Nellysford, VA 22958
434-361-2504
Deli open: Breakfast and Lunch daily

Hickman’s
1311 Beech Grove Rd.  Roseland, VA 22967
434-361-1205
Deli open: Breakfast and Lunch daily

Ike’s Country Store
6597 Rockfish River Rd . Schuyler, VA 22969
434-831-2222
Ike’s Country Store – logo glasses
Deli open: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm specials and menu items

J and K Market
2101 Crabtree Falls Hwy.  Massies Mill, VA 22954
434-277-5463
BBQ sandwiches and hot dogs, slab bacon, old fashioned candy, hunting, fishing, and camping supplies.

The Junction
2851 Patrick Henry Hwy.  Piney River, VA 22964
434-277-9552
Deli open until 6:00 pm: Breakfast and Lunch
Specialty: Fried Chicken

Little Texas
1380 Thomas Nelson Hwy.  Arrington, VA 22922
434-263-8275
Specialty: Barbeque, fried chicken, Local honey and eggs and candles

Lovingston IGA
37 Tanbark Plaza  Lovingston VA 22949
434-263-8663
Specialty: Fresh produce and meats

Mac’s Country Store
7023 Patrick Henry Hwy . Roseland, VA 22967
434-277-5305
Deli open: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Specialty: Fried chicken and fresh hamburgers
Antiques sold within the store.

Montebello Country Store
15072 Crabtree Falls Hwy.  Montebello, VA 24464
540-377-2650
An old fashioned country store. Camping supplies.

Nelson Food Mart
40 Front St.  Lovingston, VA 22949
434-263-4289
Adjacent to the Chicken Coop
Open for Breakfast and Lunch
Specialty: Fried Chicken and fresh hamburgers

Randolph’s General Merchandise
5658 Glade Rd.  Schuyler, VA 22969
434-831-2308

Patrick Brothers
10185 Rockfish Valley Hwy.  Afton, VA 22920
540-456-6221
Deli open: Breakfast and Lunch
Specialties: Fried chicken, Hershey ice cream, Gator Ice, fresh coffee and fountain drinks

Royal Oaks Cabins Deli and Store
45 Royal Oaks Lane, Love, VA
800-410-0627
Deli opens April 30, 2010 9 AM to 6 PM

Shady’s Place
15819 Thomas Nelson Hwy. Lovingston, VA 22949 434-263-5024
Sells hunting and fishing licenses
Deli open: 5:30 am – 3:00 pm
Chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, etc.

Sunny Mountain Store
10749 Thomas Nelson Hwy.  Lovingston, VA 22949
434-263-4080
Local product: Mike and Tony’s Barbeque Sauce;
Ethanol-free gas for sale

Williams Grocery
439 Williamstown Rd.  Shipman, VA 22971
434-263-4746
Local honey, fishing supplies and bait
Deli open: Breakfast and Lunch

Wintergreen Grocers
2188 Rockfish Valley Hwy. Nellysford, VA 22958
434-361-2077
Organic groceries and gourmet food items, local produce and eggs, fresh meats, and extensive wine and beer selection.

Nelson County Bike Festival-August 28-29

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2010 Nelson County Bike Festival

Hosted by the Devils Backbone Brewery
August 28 / 29 , 2010

August 28 -
The Devils Backbone Mountain Cross(register)

More Info click here….

August 29 -
The Stampede on Horseshoe Mountain (register)
Mountain Bike Race
More Info CLICK HERE

First 500 participants to sign up for either event with receive a FREE Nelson County Bike Festival T Shirt

There will be 20 sites for Primitive Camping available both Friday and Saturday Nights at $15/site. First come First served… Reserve yours now when you register for either event!

Click here for 20% off lodging at Wintergreen Resort

Your $45 registration includes:

- 2 food and drink rest stops during the ride

- a free T-Shirt

- a $5 voucher for a post ride meal at the Brewing Co.

- post-ride live music at the Brewing Co.

Registration will increase by $10 after 11pm on Aug. 26th

Registration will be available the day of the event for an additional
$10

______________________________________________________________________

The Devils Backbone Brewing Company is located at intersection of Rt.
151 and Rt. 664 at the bottom of the mountain near the Wintergreen Resort.
(GPS to Brewery: N37 52.245’ W78 55.137′)

The first 10 Men and the first 10 Women finishers will get a GIFT from
the Brewing Company!

BIKE CHOICE:

The route is almost exactly 50% paved and 50% gravel/packed dirt. The
unpaved sections range from loose gravel/ dirt to hard pack surface.
There are 3 unpaved descents. One is eight miles long!

A Cross bike is the best tool because of the bigger tires and lower
gears.

If a Cross Bike is not an option:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Registration Fee:

April 26 > May 31 = $30

June 1 > Aug 25 = $35

Race Day = $45(checks/cash only. payable to DSE llc)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Service Corps of Retired Executives Business Workshops

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March 20,, 2010
9:30am-12:30
Jefferson-Madison Library
SCORE WORKSHOP 201- STARTING YOUR BUSINESS
This SCORE workshop covers a wide range of topics related to how an aspiring entrepreneur should properly start a small business. At the completion of this workshop, attendees should have learned how to evaluate their business idea and how to properly start a business in Virginia. The primary topics are: * Evaluating Your Idea * Legal Structures * Tax Considerations * Accounting Records * Record Retention Schedule * Financing Your Business. Handout material can be completed by attendees during the workshop under the guidance of an experienced SCORE counselor.

The Jefferson-Madison Library is located at Market Street and 3rd Street NE in Charlottesville. Parking garages recommended are located at Market Street and 5th Street NE and Water Street and 2nd Street SE . Ticket will be validated for 2 hours at the workshop for each garage.

The fee for each workshop is $25.00. A package of 4 (four) workshops is priced at $80.00 if this amount is paid at the first workshop attended.

FOR REGISTRATION: www.score-494.org
FOR INFORMATION:434.295.6712

March 27, 2010
9:30am-12:30
Jefferson-Madison Library

SCORE WORKSHOP 202- MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS
This SCORE workshop concentrates on the heart of a business plan. At the completion of this workshop, attendees should have learned how to think analytically about these important issues and to use this knowledge to resolve their individual issues in their business plans. Primary topics are: * Market Research * Potential Customers * Competition * Price Levels * Business Goals * Strategic Marketing Plan * Targeted Customers * Products/Services * Prices * Sales and Distribution * Advertising and Promotion * E-Commerce * Customer Satisfaction.

The fee for each workshop is $25.00. A package of 4 (four) workshops is priced at $80.00 if this amount is paid at the first workshop attended.

FOR REGISTRATION: www.score-494.org
FOR INFORMATION:434.295.6712

April 10, 2010
9:30am-12:30
Jefferson-Madison Library
SCORE WORKSHOP 203 – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF YOUR BUSINESS
This SCORE workshop analyzes the movement of money into and out of a small business and how to effectively manage these funds. At the completion of this workshop, attendees should have learned the basics of financial projections and financial statements and how these are used to manage a small business. The primary topics are: * Financial Projections and Statements * Financing Your Business * Measuring Your Performance * Financial Analysis * Managing Your Risk.

The fee for each workshop is $25.00. A package of 4 (four) workshops is priced at $80.00 if this amount is paid at the first workshop attended.

FOR REGISTRATION: www.score-494.org
FOR INFORMATION:434.295.6712

April 17, 2010
9:30am-12:30
Jefferson-Madison Library

SCORE WORKSHOP 204 –HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE BUSINESS PLAN
This SCORE workshop will present a step-by-step analysis of a business plan for a typical small business. At the completion of this workshop, attendees should have learned how to begin constructing their own business plans. The primary topics are: * Market Research * Business Goals * Strategic Marketing Plan * Sales Forecasting * Cash Flow Projections * Profit and Loss Projections * Balance Sheet Projections. This workshop is taught by experienced SCORE counselors and class participation is encouraged.

The fee for each workshop is $25.00. A package of 4 (four) workshops is priced at $80.00 if this amount is paid at the first workshop attended.

FOR REGISTRATION: www.score-494.org
FOR INFORMATION:434.295.6712

Nelson Memorial Library Celebrates the Big Read

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March is the Big Read Month. Find out more…

2010 Census Jobs

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Training has begun. Click here for 2010censusjobs.gov or call 1-866-861-2010

Small Business Development Center Seminars

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Your Passion, Your Business: Strategic Sales Techniques for Entrepreneurs
Dates offered: Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Where: Central Virginia SBDC Office
Time: 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Fee: $25
As an entrepreneur, you have a passion for your business and want to increase revenues. This workshop is designed for business owners who want to futher develop their sales and partnering techniques. Learn how to approach a business prospect in a one-on-one situation, ask the right questions, and make the sale that benefits both the customer and you. Session includes role-playing for added experience. Seating is limited, register early.

Understanding and Preparing Cash Flow Projections
Dates offered: Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Where: Central Virginia SBDC Office
Time: 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $25
Learn how to understand, develop and use cash flow projections to manage your business and raise capital. For existing business owners and entrepreneurs who plan to start a business within six months. No accounting is required. Sponsored by: HANTZMON WIEBEL, LLP, Certified Public Accountants

Develop a Targeted Marketing Strategy
Dates offered: Wednesday February 17, 2010
Where: Central Virginia SBDC Office
Time: 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $25
Learn how to develop an actionable marketing plan to help grow sales profitably. Will address marketing planning, identifying your target market, tools for understanding the competition, and pricing to improve profitability. A resource kit will be provided. Sponsored by: HANTZMON WIEBEL, LLP, Certified Public Accountants

Contact Information
phone: 434-295-8198
e-mail: sbdcinfo@ntelos.net
website: www.avenue.org/sbdc