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Colonial Williamsburg NewsMore than 3,000 Girl Scouts from southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina will gather in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area on Saturday, Oct. 3 to kick off a new year of Girl Scouting with the 2009 Girl Scout Jamboree. “Colonial Williamsburg and the Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast have partnered so these young women [...]
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I wanted to share this video that gives a sense of the “Hipness” of the Richmond VA area. It’s a tongue in cheek parody of rap videos. For anyone who’s wondering what it’s like to live in Richmond, here’s a hilarious video all about the River City. Granted, it may be one big inside joke. [...]
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To Be Held at The Fresh Market of Williamsburg October 6, 2009 On October 6, 2009 Men’s Charity Tennis, Inc. & The Fresh Market will host its 4th Annual Charity Fine Wine Gala to benefit Hospice House and Support Care of Williamsburg. Thanks to the generosity of The Fresh Market of Williamsburg and their wine [...]
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After a recent prospect came to town looking for a home in a 55+ community in Williamsburg I assumed as I always do that they would want to live here in Williamsburg, VA. To my surprise they chose VA Beach over Williamsburg. ( A rare occurrence) It seems that they wanted to be closer to [...]
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Do you like Quiznos ? Do you want a free sub ? Click this link and print a coupon At participating Quiznos stores, when you purchase one sub sandwich and a regular fountain drink, you get a second sub sandwich for free via this printable coupon. That’s the best freebie deal I have seen from [...]
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After 29 years, 6 million meals and a constellation of honors, The Trellis Restaurant in Colonial Williamsburg has been sold. The new owner, David Everett, owner of The Blue Talon Bistro , promises to maintain the current staff, seasonal menus and accent on chocolate and decadent desserts that have made the restaurant a destination [...]
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On Monday the residents of Kingsmill in Williamsburg, VA learned that Busch Properties, Inc. has hired commercial real estate broker (CB Richard Ellis ,CBRE), to explore options to sell the resort and spa. Kingsmill Resort and Spa Executive Vice President Robin Carson wrote in an e-mail to Kingsmill Club members that Busch has hired CB [...]
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Some of the country’s most elite US Tennis players are coming to Kingsmill in Williamsburg, VA to compete in the United States Tennis Association Pro Circuit tournament. The resort will be hosting this women’s competition on its award-winning clay courts. A field of 64 tennis players will compete for $10,000 in prize money and an [...]
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Are you frustrated with traffic on the Hampton Roads VA area ? Want to voice your opinion ? The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization is asking people to participate in a survey to help set priorities for future construction projects. The online survey asks for information about how you use local transportation and what you’re [...]
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The Historic Preservation Advisory Group for Fort Monroe in Hampton VA met recently to solidify it’s vision for parts of the Fort Monroe after the Army base closes in 2011. They shared recommendations with the Fort Monroe Federal Area Development Authority about what to do with the open space that makes up nearly half of [...]
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After each of the College of William and Mary’s first three victories, Tribe players and coaches emphasized that the “real season” didn’t begin until the College faced its first CAA opponent. On Saturday, the Tribe finally opened its “real season” to a dominating result. The fifth-ranked William and Mary football team improved to 4-0 with [...]
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While the autumn equinox has passed us by and the darkness of night begins to outweigh the light of day, opportunities to explore the James River are still abundant. There is no better time or place than October in Virginia to indulge your senses in the natural world. Why not take the time to get [...]
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The Fox Hunter Grill has always been one of our favorite places in the Williamsburg VA area to dine. It has now returned, sort of- The owners have re-opened in the Georgian clubhouse at the Colonial Golf Course in Toano. Chef Aldo continues to work his magic in the kitchen, aided by Dora, Marilyn, Pam [...]
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Ukrop’s Super Market has announced what some in the Roanoke VA community have anticipated for the past year. After closing one of it’s two Williamsburg VA stores in February of this year Ukrop’s Super Markets the Richmond-based chain will close its Roanoke store Oct. 24, 2009 more than two years after it came to the [...]
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9/23/2009- 6:18am Once again there is talk of a possible deal between Blackstone Group LP (BX) and InBev to purchase Busch Entertainment theme parks, including Busch Gardens and Water Country USA in Williamsburg, Dow Jones Newswires reported Wednesday. A spokesman for New York-based Blackstone said any comment would be premature. A spokesman for Anheuser-Busch InBev [...]
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I wanted to pass on this offer from The Trellis Restaurant in Williamsburg, VA. Simply print and present this to your waiter and receive a taste of Autumn from our the The Trellis’s new menu, plus a specially-selected bottle of wine with your dinner or evening cafe order – all compliments of the Trellis. You [...]
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Appearing this Friday at The Corner Pocket in New Town , Williamsburg, VA L.A. Based Guitarist- JANET ROBIN Friday Night, 9/25, 9-11 p.m. $5 Cover We’re excited to have this Rocker/Singer/Songwriter stop by The Pocket on her East Coast Tour Check out her impressive playing and resume here Listen to her here
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York River State Park is having this year’s Harvest Day Festival and Craft Fair on October 24 from 10am until 4pm. There is no entrance fee, only the parking fee. There will be free carnival games and crafts where you can win prizes, several pirate performances and demonstrations, hayrides throughout the day, artisans and crafters [...]
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Our favorite time of the year to visit Busch Gardens starts this weekend. With two boys who are 10 and 11 we can now take in all that Howl-O- Scream has to offer. I will say if you have younger children quite a bit of Howl-O Scream might be too scary at night-ime.. To help [...]
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Associated Press 09/21/09 2:15 PM The LPGA Tour has lost one of its marquee events. Anheuser-Busch announced Monday that it is not renewing its sponsorship of the popular Michelob Ultra Open at Kingsmill after seven years. Anheuser-Busch vice president Dan McHugh said that the company has decided to spread its sponsorships over a wider range [...]
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Update 2011 As of March 2011 they developer of High Street has rented all of the town homes that had been for sale. I would assume that when the market recovers they will be listed for sale again. Stay tuned for further updates or email John@MrWilliamsburg.com for more info. Or click here to see if [...]
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Yorktown will again play host to a number of cruise ships this fall, including one high-end luxury ship that has chosen to feature the village as a stop on its Historic Atlantic cruise. Travel Dynamics International’s newly refurbished Clelia II will be docking at Riverwalk Landing’s T-Pier on Sunday, Oct. 4. The 290-foot boat will [...]
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For the second consecutive year, a record number of Virginia’s public schools have reached full accreditation after passing state tests in math, English, science and history during the 2008-09 academic year. According to Standards of Learning ( SOL) test results released yesterday by the Virginia Department of Education, 98 percent of the state’s schools met [...]
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The fifth annual “Rhythms on the Riverwalk” concert series kicks off this weekend at Riverwalk Landing in historic Yorktown. The weekly concert series will take place on the performance stage at Riverwalk Landing, overlooking the York River in historic Yorktown. This five-week concert series will once again feature some of the area’s finest in jazz, [...]
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UPDATE- January /2009 The foreclosure was postponed in late September, however. At the time, substitute trustee Peter Zemanian postponed the scheduled sale “to facilitate discussions that are ongoing among the lender and property owner With negotiations over, the auction has been rescheduled for 11 a.m. Feb. 5 at the Williamsburg-James City County Courthouse. The owner [...]
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According to an article in the VA Gazette , the James City County Supervisors along with the Planning Commission ,the Economic Development Authority , the leadership of the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance and several county staffers are all going on a field trip to Charlottesville. VA. So far, three meetings have been scheduled [...]
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Are you looking for a fun fall family activity ? Then check out the corn maze in at Renwood Fields farm, located on the James River in beautiful Charles City County, Virginia, just a short drive from Williamsburg or Richmond. After the corn is harvested most farmers normally plow down their corn stalks. A few [...]
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This is an invitation from The Blue Talon Bistro in Williamsburg to a season ending showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show . It will be the last movie shown outdoors on Prince George Street in 2009. “Don’t worry, we didn’t come across any old photos of you from late 70′s throwing toast in the [...]
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Anheuser-Busch InBev said that starting yesterday, the "BUD" ticker symbol is trading again on the New York Stock Exchange. The symbol left the exchange last year after Anheuser-Busch Inc. sold itself to Belgian brewer InBev for $52 billion. The deal created Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer, known for brands like Budweiser [...]
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Williamsburg VA needs a visionary like Steve Burton. There has been talk in the area of a long course swim complex being built for years and years. So far no action has been taken. The sticking point has been funding. James City County and William and Mary both seem willing to participate in the construction [...]
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