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Hillsboro
Bluegrass and Folk Jam, photo/video contest, open house and more
By Sue Ulland
Bluegrass and Folk Jam: November’s bluegrass and folk jam will relocate to inside the Hillsboro Old Stone School (situated on the east end of town on Route 9) Friday, Nov. 27. Doors open at 6 p.m. Food and beverages will be for sale.
“Christmas in Purcellville” Photo/Video Contest: The Town of Purcellville invites all budding photographers and/or videographers to participate in the first-ever Town-sponsored photo and video contest for its “Christmas in Purcellville” program scheduled for all day Dec. 12. You do not have to be a resident of Purcellville to participate. Only one photo or video submission is allowed per person.
Photos and videos must be made available in a digital format. For photos, .jpg, .gif, and .png formats are best. Videos are to be three to five minutes in length and should be in the default for Windows Media Player, WMV, if possible.
Submissions must be received by the close of business Friday, Dec. 18.
Entries must include a completed submission form and owners of the winning entries must grant permission to Purcellville to display the winning entries on the Town website. The Town reserves the right to reject entries and edit submissions for format, size and length. E-mail submissions and requests for more information including contest official rules and the submission form should be sent to pchilds@purcellvilleva.gov or cherman@purcellvilleva.gov
Open House: The Round Hill Arts Center cordially invites you to its open house Saturday, Dec. 5 at its new location, Hill High Orchard, Route 7 west of Round Hill. You will see its new center, enjoy refreshments, music, arts and crafts, as well as tour the new state-of-the-art pottery studio. Be sure and save the date.
For class information and signup go to www.RoundHillArtsCenter.org or call 540-751-0227 for questions and additional information.
Skating Rink Update: Progress continues to be made with renovations to the Purcellville skating rink. The first phase of the project will address the structural issues that required it to be closed (i.e. a new roof and improvements to the structural elements of the facility). It is expected to be completed by June 2010 in time for the Babe Ruth World Series in August. The second phase of the project will include upgrades to the HVAC system and other non-structural components.
Bluemont Dance Relocation: The winter Bluemont dances have relocated to Emerick Elementary School, 440 Nursery Avenue, Purcellville, within sight of the Purcellville Skating Rink, the former site. For detailed instructions, go to www.bluemont.org.
Christmas Ornaments: The Round Hill Volunteer Fire Department now has the 2009 White House ornament for sale at a cost of $20. To purchase, please contact Cathy Rinker at 540-338-7449.
Craft Fair and Dinner: The Hillsboro Community Association will sponsor its annual craft fair Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Old Stone School. Take a break from mass-produced items and find unique, handcrafted items for holiday gift-giving ideas. Handmade items include fantastic and funky jewelry, hand-knit angora and other natural fiber hats, car warmers, scarves and gloves, gorgeous stained glass, pottery, historic miniatures, honey, beeswax candles, furniture, garden décor, skin care products as well as holiday items. There will be 35 artisans and crafters. For more information go to csxfield@gmail.com
Refuel from your shopping that day at the Hillsboro United Methodist Church’s annual turkey and ham dinner with all the fixings from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be a bake sale and local crafts for sale.
Greens Workshop: Save Sunday, Dec. 13 from noon to 5 p.m. so you can attend the HCA greens workshop to learn how to make beautiful holiday decorations for your home using fresh greens.
Birthdays: Happy birthday wishes this week go out to Matthew McKenzie, Ian Jobe, Felicia Filicetti, Stacy Herndon, Emily Irle, Jessica Hott, Jacob Smith, Steven Eaton and Matthew Dyer. Enjoy your special days.
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