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A Crazy Affair

The Patsy Cline event “A Crazy Affair…” is schedule for March 12, 7-11 PM at the Best Western Lee-Jackson Conference Center in Winchester, Virginia. The event features tributes to Patsy, music by Souled Out, dancing,  great food, live and silent auction, 50/50 raffle ($5 per ticket), door prizes, and meet and greet Wendy Pepper from “Project Runway.” Proceeds from the event will help fund the restoration of Patsy Cline’s home on South Kent Street.

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at the Winchester Visitor’s Center, the hotel desk at the Lee-Jackson, or by calling 540-454-3728 or 888-608-2726.  Click here for the brochure.

Changes to PHW Blog

The PHW Blog is receiving some behind the scenes tweaks. Content and format will not change dramatically, but it will be easier for us to update. Another post will announce when the new blog goes live; any changes to the RSS feed will be announced at that time.

Thank you for your patience while we make the transition!

Northern Shenandoah Valley Branch Quarterly Meeting

Please note: The quarterly meeting has been postponed because of the snow. Information will be posted concerning the new time when it becomes available.

The Northern Shenandoah Valley Branch of Preservation Virginia will hold its next quarterly meeting on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the historic Springsbury Farm in Clarke County, Virginia. Free and open to the public, the meeting will offer a rare opportunity to tour this historic former plantation along the Shenandoah River. Following a short business meeting, Barbara Shea, president of Casey Trees Farm, will provide a tour of the property and light refreshments will be served.

Directions to Springsbury Farm from downtown Berryville: Take East Main Street to John Enders Boulevard. Turn right onto John Enders Boulevard. Turn left onto Springsbury Farm Road. Continue on Springsbury Farm Road to its end at Springsbury Lane. Go down the hill. The Trooper House, where the meeting will take place, will be on the left, before the barns. Address: 543 Springsbury Lane, Berryville.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Thanks to all of our supporters during this season of giving, whether you are members, sponsors, tour-goers, volunteers, or concerned citizens. We value all your input and are looking forward to serving your preservation needs in 2010!

The office will be closed on Christmas Day. As a reminder, the Revolving Fund property reviews will begin on the 28th, weather permitting. The office will also close for New Year’s Day.

Revolving Fund Property Reviews

It’s that time of the year again — PHW will be taking the yearly photographic inventory of covenant and easement properties beginning December 28 in preparation for the yearly review. The process will likely last until January 8. Property owners do not need to do anything in preparation for this survey.

Holiday House Tour Snow Plan

The Holiday House Tour Preview Party will proceed tonight 6-9 PM, regardless of the snow. Please remember to dress for the weather and watch your step! As a reminder, ticket holders for the Preview Party may also use their tickets to visit the houses on Sunday during the Daylight Tour.

If you need Preview Party tickets, a limited number are available at the Bough and Dough Shop at 124 W. Boscawen Street and the other ticket sale locations.

Thanksgiving

The PHW Office will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. You may still purchase Holiday House Tour tickets at the other sale locations or leave a message on the PHW voicemail (540) 667-3577 or e-mail phwi@verizon.net and we will return your message as soon as possible on Monday, November 30.

Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!