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The City's Boards and Commissions Need You
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Posted by winchesterwebmaster on 2009/6/17 21:25:49 (68 reads)
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The Winchester Common Council is soliciting citizen interest for the following vacancies:
• Four vacancies on the Fire Prevention Code Board of Appeals.
• One vacancy on the Tree Commission.
• One vacancy on the Board of Building Code Appeals.
• Three vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Board.
• One vacancy on the Winchester Parking Authority.
• Three vacancies on the Winchester School Board.
• One vacancy on the Lord Fairfax Emergency Medical Services Council.
• One vacancy on the Community Development Committee.
• Two vacancies on the Board of Zoning Appeals.
• Two vacancies on the Industrial Development Authority.
• Two vacancies on the Frederick-Winchester Service Authority.
Nominations are being accepted through June 26, and should be submitted to City Manager Brannon Godfrey, Rouss City Hall.
Visit http://www.winchesterva.gov/government/boards-and-commissions.php for descriptions of these boards and commissions.
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Kids & Cops Camp Car Wash and Bake Sale
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Posted by winchesterwebmaster on 2009/6/17 21:24:28 (60 reads)
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The Winchester Police Department is looking forward to its annual Kids and Cops Program next week. Kids and Cops is a week long camp designed to provide 84 local children ages 9-12 with the opportunity to learn about law enforcement, form friendships with police officers, and have a positive experience.
In addition to the annual kickball tournament, the children participate in law enforcement demonstrations and competitions. The campers also participate in a community service project. This year the group will be raising money throughout the week for the Timbrook Children’s Outreach Fund with a car wash and bake sale:
Tuesday, June 23
Shawnee Fire and Rescue
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
If you would like to donate baked goods, please have them to the Police Department by noon on June 22. Thank you for your support! Any questions call Debbie, Becky or Kim at the Police Department 545-4700.
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Bluemont Concert Series
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Posted by winchesterwebmaster on 2009/6/17 21:20:31 (50 reads)
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Bluemont Concert Series, Friday nights 7:30 pm Old Frederick County Court House
June 26
July 3
July 10
July 17
July 24
July 31
August 7
August 14
August 21
August 28
L'Angelus
The Taters
Gold Heart
Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra
Pan Masters
John McCutcheon
The Lindsay Family
Knicely Jazz Combo
The Daryl Davis Band
April Verch Band
For details visit this link
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Man's Best Friend will Feel at Home in Frederick County
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Posted by winchesterwebmaster on 2009/6/17 21:18:36 (55 reads)
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Reasons to bring Fido or Fluffy to Frederick County and Winchester, VA
Pet friendly events like the Fall Fun Festival at Marker-Miller Farm Market and Orchards.
Events just for pets like Jordan Springs. Pet Blessing Day October 4, 2009.
Dog Days of Summer lets you bring your best friend to Veramar Vineyards. July 18, 2009.
Canine Carnival. in Sherando Park is an event with competitions, vendors, and information for dogs and their humans.
Take your pet for a stroll in Old Town Winchester. where there are many outdoor cafes where you and your pet can enjoy a meal or desert.
Stop by the Downtown Dog. to get your pet a treat at the pet bakery, a toy, or to wash the traveling dust out of fluffy's fur. Staff will groom your pet for you or you can use the do-it-yourself pet wash for a small fee. Snacks like pupcakes are made from healthy ingredients and can be special ordered for diabetic pets or animals with other health conditions.
Winchester will also offer a dog park with passes for visitors-currently under construction in Jim Barnett Park.
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Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center Wins Top Honors
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Posted by winchesterwebmaster on 2009/6/17 21:16:51 (51 reads)
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For immediate release—May 6, 2009
Contacts: Natalie Wills/Winchester-Frederick County CVB: 540-542-1326
Terence Heder/SVBF: 540-740-4545 x206
Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center Wins Top Honors
Civil War Orientation Center a Key Element
WINCHESTER, Va.—Almost a year after its grand opening, the Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center and Civil War Orientation Center received top honors at the 2009 Virginia Tourism Summit, held last month at Wintergreen Resort. The 2009 Virgo Travel and Tourism Award for “Best Visitor Center of the Year” was presented to the Winchester-Frederick County Convention and Visitors Bureau, which manages the center.
The visitor center, which opened in May 2008, was a collaborative effort of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, Shenandoah University, the city of Winchester, and Frederick County. In addition to serving as a resource for travelers to the area, the building also houses the regional Orientation Center for the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District and Shenandoah University’s History and Tourism Center.
“The university is proud to partner with the Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Battlefields Foundation,” said Mitchell L. Moore, Shenandoah University’s Vice President for Advancement. “The center is clearly a great example of different groups coming together in a way that best serves visitors to our community.”
Visitor Center’s Success a Result of Quality and Service
The award was based upon judging criteria that included community impact, the quality of the design of the visitor center, creativity in development and implementation of the center, and effective use of resources and budget. The judging panel was composed of tourism officials from North Carolina.
The visitor center, operated by the Convention & Visitors Bureau, serves to welcome visitors to the area and help them learn about the variety of attractions, lodgings, and dining experiences available in Winchester and Frederick County. The facility features a media room and an orientation film.
The center’s new location and displays are already paying off, with visitation up 35% in 2008 from 2007. Of the 16,000 new visitors in 2008, more than 5,000 were local residents and community business leaders.
Natalie Wills, Executive Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, welcomed the award as an acknowledgement of the hard work of the center’s partners and staff. “It is a thrill to receive this award,” Wills said. “Our customer service and beautiful new center, as well as our partnerships, were the key ingredients to our win. The visitor center staff works very hard; they have an enormous amount of information to know yet they always serve the visitors with a smile.”
Key Element: Civil War Orientation Center for the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District
The Civil War Orientation Center is the second of five planned throughout the eight-county Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District. The first opened in May 2005 at McDowell in Highland County. The Winchester orientation center features a large map of the Shenandoah Valley showing the sites of the region’s major battles as well as information regarding Winchester-Frederick’s Civil War sites and stories. The orientation center also offers a video presentation about the drama and importance of the Valley’s overall Civil War history. An interactive kiosk gives visitors the ability to tailor their visit to Civil War sites that meet their specific interests.
“This is such wonderful recognition of the efforts of our partners,” said Elizabeth Paradis Stern, the Battlefields Foundation’s Assistant Director. Stern coordinated the development of the Civil War Orientation Center. “The development of the orientation center was a partnership process, as is the case with everything we do,” she continued. “From the location to the interpretive content in the displays, all aspects were determined by local stakeholders.”
Center Partners Look To Sesquicentennial
The award comes as the Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Battlefields Foundation, and attractions throughout the region are preparing for the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War. The commemoration of the war’s 150th anniversary will take place from 2011 to 2015.
Terry Heder, the Foundation’s Program Manager for Field Services has been coordinating regional Sesquicentennial planning and commented on the importance of the center for these activities. “While the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the war may be a couple years away, preview events are already being planned for this year and the Civil War Orientation Center will draw visitors and serve as a hub for information about Sesquicentennial sites and activities,” he said. “This center and the others around the District put the region well ahead of other areas of the state and the nation in terms of our preparations for this nationwide commemoration.”
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The Winchester-Frederick County Convention and Visitors Bureau was formed in 2001 as the official destination marketing organization for the Winchester-Frederick County area. The CVB promotes tourism-related service providers, organizations, attractions, museums, and points of interest throughout the region to benefit the City of Winchester and Frederick County directly and indirectly. The organization is jointly funded by lodging taxes collected by the city and the county and is managed by the Winchester-Frederick County Tourism Board.
As authorized by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation serves as the non-profit manager of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District, partnering with local, regional, and national organizations and governments to preserve the Valley’s battlefields and interpret and promote the region’s Civil War story.
Created by Congress in 1996, the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District encompasses Augusta, Clarke, Frederick, Highland, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren counties in Virginia and the cities of Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, and Winchester. The legislation authorizes federal funding for the protection of ten battlefields in the District: Second Winchester, Third Winchester, Second Kernstown, Cedar Creek, Fisher’s Hill, Tom’s Brook, New Market, Cross Keys, Port Republic, and McDowell.
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The Winchester Common Council is soliciting citizen interest for the following vacancies:
• Four vacancies on the Fire Prevention Code Board of Appeals.
• One vacancy on the Tree Commission.
• One vacancy on the Board of Building Code Appeals.
• Three vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Board.
• One vacancy on the Winchester Parking Authority.
• Three vacancies on the Winchester School Board.
• One vacancy on the Lord Fairfax Emergency Medical Services Council.
• One vacancy on the Community Development Committee.
• Two vacancies on the Board of Zoning Appeals.
• Two vacancies on the Industrial Development Authority.
• Two vacancies on the Frederick-Winchester Service Authority.
Nominations are b...
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The Winchester Police Department is looking forward to its annual Kids and Cops Program next week. Kids and Cops is a week long camp designed to provide 84 local children ages 9-12 with the opportunity to learn about law enforcement, form friendships with police officers, and have a positive experience.
In addition to the annual kickball tournament, the children participate in law enforcement demonstrations and competitions. The campers also participate in a community service project. This year the group will be raising money throughout the week for the Timbrook Children’s Outreach Fund with a car wash and bake sale:
Tuesday, June 23
Shawnee Fire and Rescue
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
If you would like to donate baked goods, please have t...
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Reasons to bring Fido or Fluffy to Frederick County and Winchester, VA
Pet friendly events like the Fall Fun Festival at Marker-Miller Farm Market and Orchards.
Events just for pets like Jordan Springs. Pet Blessing Day October 4, 2009.
Dog Days of Summer lets you bring your best friend to Veramar Vineyards. July 18, 2009.
Canine Carnival. in Sherando Park is an event with competitions, vendors, and information for dogs and their humans.
Take your pet for a stroll in Old Town Winchester. where there are many outdoor cafes where you and your pet can enjoy a meal or desert.
Stop by the Downtown Dog. to get your pet a treat at the pet bakery, a toy, or to wash the traveling dust out of fluffy's fur. Staff will groom your pe...
- Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center Wins Top Honors (51)
For immediate release—May 6, 2009
Contacts: Natalie Wills/Winchester-Frederick County CVB: 540-542-1326
Terence Heder/SVBF: 540-740-4545 x206
Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center Wins Top Honors
Civil War Orientation Center a Key Element
WINCHESTER, Va.—Almost a year after its grand opening, the Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center and Civil War Orientation Center received top honors at the 2009 Virginia Tourism Summit, held last month at Wintergreen Resort. The 2009 Virgo Travel and Tourism Award for “Best Visitor Center of the Year” was presented to the Winchester-Frederick County Convention and Visitors Bureau, which manages the center.
The visitor center, which opened in May 2008, was a collaborative ...
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Bluemont Concert Series, Friday nights 7:30 pm Old Frederick County Court House
June 26
July 3
July 10
July 17
July 24
July 31
August 7
August 14
August 21
August 28
L'Angelus
The Taters
Gold Heart
Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra
Pan Masters
John McCutcheon
The Lindsay Family
Knicely Jazz Combo
The Daryl Davis Band
April Verch Band
For details visit this link
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feature, please contact us and request that we establish a separate subcategory under the appropriate category - this will aid visitors and your members to locate the latest news and announcements of your group. If you send us an electronic .gif or .jpg picture or image of your facility or logo, we can post that so that it appears with the Section devoted to your organization or group.
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Available categories include "Community & Civic Organizations", "Neighborhoods & Communities," "Churches & Religious Groups", "Charitable Organizations", "Local Business News", "Local Schools & Educational Institutions", "Sports & Recreation", "Death Notices & Obituaries", "Job Promotions, Awards & Honors", "Governmental", "Birth Announcements", "Marriages", "Fairs & Festivals", and "Local News." This feature also allows us, upon receipt of a request from you, to create a special subcategory for any individual group, and the ability to p...
- Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center Wins Top Honors (0)
For immediate release—May 6, 2009
Contacts: Natalie Wills/Winchester-Frederick County CVB: 540-542-1326
Terence Heder/SVBF: 540-740-4545 x206
Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center Wins Top Honors
Civil War Orientation Center a Key Element
WINCHESTER, Va.—Almost a year after its grand opening, the Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center and Civil War Orientation Center received top honors at the 2009 Virginia Tourism Summit, held last month at Wintergreen Resort. The 2009 Virgo Travel and Tourism Award for “Best Visitor Center of the Year” was presented to the Winchester-Frederick County Convention and Visitors Bureau, which manages the center.
The visitor center, which opened in May 2008, was a collaborative ...
- Man's Best Friend will Feel at Home in Frederick County (0)
Reasons to bring Fido or Fluffy to Frederick County and Winchester, VA
Pet friendly events like the Fall Fun Festival at Marker-Miller Farm Market and Orchards.
Events just for pets like Jordan Springs. Pet Blessing Day October 4, 2009.
Dog Days of Summer lets you bring your best friend to Veramar Vineyards. July 18, 2009.
Canine Carnival. in Sherando Park is an event with competitions, vendors, and information for dogs and their humans.
Take your pet for a stroll in Old Town Winchester. where there are many outdoor cafes where you and your pet can enjoy a meal or desert.
Stop by the Downtown Dog. to get your pet a treat at the pet bakery, a toy, or to wash the traveling dust out of fluffy's fur. Staff will groom your pe...
- Bluemont Concert Series (0)
Bluemont Concert Series, Friday nights 7:30 pm Old Frederick County Court House
June 26
July 3
July 10
July 17
July 24
July 31
August 7
August 14
August 21
August 28
L'Angelus
The Taters
Gold Heart
Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra
Pan Masters
John McCutcheon
The Lindsay Family
Knicely Jazz Combo
The Daryl Davis Band
April Verch Band
For details visit this link
- Kids & Cops Camp Car Wash and Bake Sale (0)
The Winchester Police Department is looking forward to its annual Kids and Cops Program next week. Kids and Cops is a week long camp designed to provide 84 local children ages 9-12 with the opportunity to learn about law enforcement, form friendships with police officers, and have a positive experience.
In addition to the annual kickball tournament, the children participate in law enforcement demonstrations and competitions. The campers also participate in a community service project. This year the group will be raising money throughout the week for the Timbrook Children’s Outreach Fund with a car wash and bake sale:
Tuesday, June 23
Shawnee Fire and Rescue
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
If you would like to donate baked goods, please have t...
- The City's Boards and Commissions Need You (0)
The Winchester Common Council is soliciting citizen interest for the following vacancies:
• Four vacancies on the Fire Prevention Code Board of Appeals.
• One vacancy on the Tree Commission.
• One vacancy on the Board of Building Code Appeals.
• Three vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Board.
• One vacancy on the Winchester Parking Authority.
• Three vacancies on the Winchester School Board.
• One vacancy on the Lord Fairfax Emergency Medical Services Council.
• One vacancy on the Community Development Committee.
• Two vacancies on the Board of Zoning Appeals.
• Two vacancies on the Industrial Development Authority.
• Two vacancies on the Frederick-Winchester Service Authority.
Nominations are b...
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