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Charlottesville 365; Apple Harvest Festival at Carter Moutain Orchard, October 9 – 10, 2010
October 8, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment
The Apple Harvest Festival at Charlottesville’s Carter Mountain Orchard is fun for the whole family! The Orchard is winding down for the season, and officially closes it’s weekday hours at the end of November, but this is one of their final festival events before the end of the year!
Breathtaking Views from Carter Mountain Orchard in the Fall. Carter Mountain Orchard is located off of Route 53 near PVCC, Michie Tavern, and Monticello.
If you’ve never been to Carter Mountain, you are missing breathtaking views, delicious apple cider donuts, fresh, juicy fruit, and a great place to just idle a Charlottesville afternoon away! Carter Mountain Orchard has free admission and is open seasonally with different fruit available for picking for the majority of the year. From the apple festival to tree-ripened and white flesh peaches, to nectarines, pumpkins for halloween, and fresh garden vegetables, the picking is plentiful nearly year-round.
If you are thinking about visiting Carter Mountain Orchard, check out their website first- it has daily updates about the different sections of the orchard that are open each day, as well as which fruit is prime for picking. The upcoming Spring Fling Festival is a fun two-day event, filled with hayrides, crafts, delicious food, and a souvenir shop full of lots of homemade goodies to bring back for friends and family.
Located off of Route 53, near Michie Tavern, PVCC, and Monticello.
Carter Mountain Orchard Apple Harvest Festival:
October 2, October 3, October 9, October 10 from 9AM – 6PM
Whether or not it’s an official festival, Carter Mountain is a great place to take a quiet stroll, to bring the kids for an afternoon of fun, or to bring your spouse for a picnic lunch. It has breath-taking views all around and is a great, low-cost opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. The traffic is typically very busy at the beginning of each picking season, especially during the months when it is only open on the weekends, but during the weeks at mid-day it is peaceful and quiet.
Map to the Apple Harvest Festival
1435 Carters Mountain Trail Charlottesville Virginia 22902
Charlottesville365; Virginia Sales Tax Holiday October 8-11
October 4, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment
Every year, Virginia enjoys a four day sales tax holiday on different items and supplies. It always falls on the Friday (through the weekend) of the second Monday in October. This year, it will fall on Friday October 8 – Monday October 11, 2010. This is a great time to make some EnergyStar purchases if you’ve been considering updating the systems or appliances in your home! Note that it covers several appliances, plus HVAC systems, as well as much smaller items- fans, florescent light bulbs, faucets, toilets, etc.
From the Virginia Department of Taxation, Virginia.gov site;
October Sales Tax Holiday: Energy Star and WaterSense Qualified Products
When: This four-day holiday begins on the Friday before the second Monday of October each year. The 2010 holiday will take place Friday, October 8, 2010, through Monday, October 11, 2010.
What’s Exempt: During this period, purchases of certain Energy Star and WaterSense qualified products purchased for non-commercial use and costing $2,500 or less will be exempt from sales tax. The exempt Energy Star items include dishwashers, clothes washers, refrigerators, air conditioners, ceiling fans, compact fluorescent light bulbs, and programmable thermostats that carry the Energy Star designation. The exempt WaterSense items include bathroom sink faucets, faucet accessories, and toilets. Retailers may also choose to absorb the tax on other items during the holiday period, but they are responsible for paying the tax on those items to the Department of Taxation.
via Virginia Department of Taxation.
Return of the Pesky Stink Bug
September 22, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · 2 Comments
It’s right around this time of the year that I start seeing people mentioning a bunch of creepy looking brown bugs infesting their homes in Charlottesville.
Welcome… the Stink Bug!
Appearance
I always describe the stink bug as a little brown bug that looks prehistoric and/or armored and ready to go into battle. These guys are creepy. Every fall they descend upon Charlottesville, and are drawn into houses because of the temperature change between the indoors and outdoors.
Check out the Wikipedia article here.
What do they do?
Well, as best I can tell, they walk in circles and circles around the edge of the ceiling. They don’t seem to harm much. They don’t seem to have any interest in food or clothes, but just in being a nuisance. They seem to sneak in through doors that are left cracked open, or small tears in window screens that they are able to weasel their way through!
How do you get rid of them?
Our experience has been that the only way to get rid of them is time! Usually after 2-3 weeks they completely disappear and stop haunting our house. In the mean time, you can shoo them out, and I have also heard of people vacuuming them up, but I am not endorsing that as my recommendation!
Do they stink?
I haven’t found them to be particularly bad. I think if they are smashed they release a smell that is something like almonds, but I have yet to really experience this.
I’d love to get some feedback on this- has anyone had a less pleasant experience with them?
Charlottesville 365; Charlottesville Restaurant Week
June 28, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · 1 Comment
I could not have been more excited than I was to hear that Restaurant Week was coming to Charlottesville twice last year, and now, it’s back!
From July 12-18, 2010, Charlottesville has 20 restaurants participating in “Restaurant Week”, which involves $26/person prix-fixe menus, all of three courses- an appetizer, entree, and dessert. According to the Restaurant Week website, the last Restaurant week held in Charlottesville in early 2010 earned over $10,000 for the local food bank! ($1 of every $26 meal is donated!) It’s tough to pass up the opportunity to dine at some of Charlottesville’s most highly desired restaurants all for a low cost and a great cause!
It’s not too early to start making reservations, and most of these restaurants will completely fill up, so book your plans now!
The following 20 restaurants are participating in the July 2010 Charlottesville Restaurant Week;
- Aberdeen Barn
- Al Dente Ristorante
- Bang!
- Blue Light Grill
- The Boat House
- Brassiere Montiel
- C&O
- Camino
- Carmello’s
- Fossett’s at Keswick Hall
- Horse and Hound
- l’etoile
- Maya
- The Melting Pot
- Orzo Kitchen and Wine Shop
- Old Mill Room at The Boar’s Head Inn
- The Pointe at The Omni
- The Shebeen
- Ten
- Ventana
Photo Courtesy of the Charlottesville Restaurant Week Website; http://cvilleyum.com/
Visit the Restaurant Week website to check out the prix-fixe menus for each restaurant!
Some insider’s tips for Restaurant Week;
- Start looking through the menu’s now and pinpoint some places you’d like to go.
- Book, now!
- Call each restaurant individually to make your reservation, and make sure to tell them you are participating in Restaurant Week!
- Make your reservation on time, or you may get skipped!
- All reservations are first come, first served, and some of the restaurants will fill up very early! If you can’t get a reservation at a place you’d like, you can try calling them on the day-of to see if any of their booked reservations had to cancel.
- Don’t forget that tax and tip aren’t included! Plan accordingly!
From the Restaurant Week website;
“For any diner who has ever dreamed about fine dining without breaking the bank, Restaurant Week is that dream… come true. Modeled on similar events in other cities, this is seven days of good food and good fun. Diners get to choose from each participating restaurant’s special prix fixe menu and enjoy three courses— an appetizer, an entree, and dessert— for just $25 [CORRECTION- actually $26 this year]. (Beverages, tax, and gratuity not included.)
Charlottesville Restaurant Week is July 12-18, 2010.
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Charlottesville 365; Charlottesville Four Miler and Women’s Four Miler Training Program
May 29, 2010 by Terry Karnes · Leave a Comment
Get Moving!
The Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler will take place again on Sept. 4, beginning at 8 a.m., and on June 19, thousands of women will begin their training with the Women’s Four Miler Training Program (W4MTP). This is the 17th year for the training program, which prepares ladies to run (or walk) the race by participating in 12 consecutive Saturdays of group training and coaching at the University of Virginia track. As well, many surrounding counties hold satellite training exercises (see list at end of post). Previous running experience is not necessary! Cost for the training program is $20 or $15 for Charlottesville Track Club members. Mother and daughter teams are $30 (age 14 and under) who are going to train together. My 12-year-old daughter will be training (and running) the race with me for our first time. The program is every Saturday from June 19 – August 28 at 7:30 a.m. at UVA Track.
High Goals
Entrants to the Four Miler collect donations for the Breast Care Program at the University of Virginia Cancer Center. Last year the more than 3,000 women participants raised more than $330,000. This year, according to the Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler website, the goal is $400,000. The site says that last year’s proceeds went toward care kits specially designed for the newly diagnosed breast cancer patient, funding to cover DNA testing for an inherited breast cancer susceptibility disorder for indigent patients, mobile mammography van for women unable to afford mammograms and numerous other programs.
Register for W4MTP
Online registration is open or bring the registration form to a Saturday training session at the UVA Track or mail the registration form to P.O. Box 5362, Charlottesville 22905 with a check payable to W4MTP. The program is every Saturday from June 19-Aug. 28 at 7:30 a.m. at UVA Track. Online registration accepts credit cards. Training manual and packets can be picked up at ACAC Albemarle Square on June 17 and 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m. Bring a water bottle and large towel or folding chair to the track each Saturday.
Running Tips
• Don’t run in thunder and lightening (check the W4MTP website before heading to training to see if it’s canceled).
• If it’s really hot, take extra water.
• If you’re running at night, wear bright, reflective clothing.
• If you’re running alone, make sure someone knows your route.
• Make sure you do a warm-up and a cool down.
• Carry cell phone and take an ID.
• Do not use headphones; be aware of your surroundings.
For more running guidelines and links, visit http://www.w4mtp.com/links.html.
Satellite Sites
Charlottesville
Joan Esposito / info@w4mtp.com / 434-760-1028
UVA Track
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30 a.m.
Greene County Satellite
Lori Musselman / 4mussels@embarqmail.com / 434-990-5796
WMHS Track
Tuesdays
7 p.m.
Lake Monticello and Fluvanna County Satellite
Thersa Bulluck / soin2it2000@yahoo.com / 434-989-1298
Bunker Ball Field
Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursday,s 6 a.m.
Madison County Satellite
Jean Link / spider_hollow@yahoo.com / 540-923-4038
MCHS Track
Saturdays, 7 a.m.
Tuesdays, 6 a.m.
Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Nelson County Satellite
Melody Roberts / mlp9p@eservices.virginia.edu / 434-361-1167
NCHS Track
Tuesdays & Thursday; 6:30 or 7:30 p.m.
Staunton/Augusta Satellite
Kim Fitzgerald / intoalterative2003@yahoo.com / 540-480-0323
Gypsy Hill Park
Mondays & Wednesdays; 6 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays; 7 a.m.
Charlottesville 365; The Ashlawn-Highland Annual WineFest, May 22 and May 23
May 22, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment
Ash Lawn-Highland’s 16th annual WineFest is this weekend, spanning Saturday and Sunday, May 22 and 23 at the home of President James Monroe. This is a fun festival out in the sun and features some of Virginia’s best local wineries, drawing fans from all across Central Virginia.
Something that makes this wine festival especially unique is the house tour of Ashlawn with knowledgeable Ashlawn Guides. If you’ve been meaning to take a trip to Ashlawn, this is a great opportunity! This year also features live music by the local Rock River Gypsies, so it’s sure to be a fun event.
The Festival is held rain or shine, with cover at the Hilltop Pavilion and in tents from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Dates & Times;
- Saturday, May 22 from 11:00AM – 5:00PM
- Sunday, May 23 from 11:00AM – 5:00PM
- Rain or Shine
The Festival’s wine samplings can be paired on the spot with a variety of food by Culinary Expressions and other vendors.
Admission is $20 at the door and $7 for children under 12.
For reservations, call 434-293-8000 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Map to Ashlawn-Highland
Charlottesville 365; Fridays After Five at the Charlottesville Pavilion
May 21, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment
Fridays After Five; Charlottesville Pavilion.
Fridays After Five is a Charlottesville favorite, that people look forward to all year! It is a concert series held at the Charlottesville Pavilion (at the end of the Downtown Mall) that is free, and fun for the whole family. The musical line-up usually includes many great local favorites, with a broad range of types of music to keep everyone entertained. While the music is great, Fridays After Five also has a lot of appeal as just being a fun social event to enjoy with friends and family.
Hundreds of people flock the Downtown Mall for this event each week- several bringing picnic baskets, blankets, and lawn chairs, to just kick back in the grassy area and enjoy the evening. It’s also a fun place to meet up with friends, prior to dinner out on the Downtown Mall!
Most people who come either bus, walk, or park in one of the many Downtown Mall parking garages, just don’t park in any of the local business parking lots, as towing is common as a result of how busy these events get!
Fridays has several stands set up with beer and wine, so be sure to bring your I.D. and cash, and there are plenty of non-alcoholic beverages, too.
Insider’s Tip: Definitely bring a blanket, towel, or lawn chair, and you may also consider bringing mosquito spray too!
Will we see you there?
Fridays After Five 2010 Schedule
- Friday April 14 – Friday September 10, 2010; 5:30P – 8:30P
- Free for all attendees! Fun for the whole family.
- Note- Fridays After Five is held rain or shine! In the event of rain, there is typically plenty of room under the Pavilion.
Visit the Friday’s After Five facebook page for updates.
Visit the Friday’s After Five website for details!
Great photos of Fridays After Five courtesy of Elizabeth Swider;
Map to the Charlottesville Pavilion, Fridays After Five
And, of course, if you like the Downtown Charlottesville area, here are some nearby homes to check out;
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