Calendar of Events 2007

AUGUST

August 3 First Fridays – “Animals” 6-8 p.m. All farms – Free to public, The Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Phone 540-332-7850  info@fcmv.virginia.gov

August 4-7 “From Boulders to Buildings” historic building methods – stones 10-5 Daily; General admission, The Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Phone 540-332-7850  info@fcmv.virginia.gov

August 6-10 Summer Enrichment Camp/Frontier Day Camp, The Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Phone 540-332-7850  info@fcmv.virginia.gov

August 11-12 “And He Huffed and He Puffed”  - historic building methods, thatch Irish Farm, 9-12 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. General admission, The Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Phone 540-332-7850  info@fcmv.virginia.gov      

August 17, 2007 Learning Opportunity Through Sports First Annual Golf Tournament.  Captain Choice at Ingleside Resort, Staunton VA.  For more information call 540-886-5175.

SEPTEMBER

September 7   First Fridays – “Storytelling” 6-8 p.m. All farms – Free to public, The Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Phone 540-332-7850  info@fcmv.virginia.gov

September 8   “Take a Partner” – Old Fashioned Barn Dance 6-8 p.m.’ location TBA $5 per person, 6 and up, The Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Phone 540-332-7850  info@fcmv.virginia.gov

September 15 Men at Work: Historic Trades Weekend 9-5 Daily, All farms General admission, The Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Phone 540-332-7850  info@fcmv.virginia.gov

September 22  2007 Augusta/Rockingham Counties Heart Walk
Date:  Saturday, September 22
Time: Registration @ 9:00 a.m. / Walk @ 10:00 a.m.
Place: Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, Virginia
Purpose: The mission of the American Heart Association is to “build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.”  The AHA achieves its mission by funding life-saving cardiovascular research, community education and programs, and advocacy.  The Heart Walk is one of the AHA’s annual fundraising events.  Leading up to the Heart Walk, citizens from throughout the Shenandoah Valley region will form teams of walkers who collect donations from friends, family, co-workers, and others.  Although no minimum donation is required, walkers are encouraged to raise $150 or more.  Teams are encouraged to set goals of $1,500 or more.  Walkers raising $100 or more will receive the official Heart Walk t-shirt.  Corporations may also contribute in the form of sponsorships, and sponsoring companies receive levels of exposure and opportunities based on the level of sponsorship.  Call the AHA office or visit the Heart Walk website for more information 
Contact: American Heart Association, Augusta/Shenandoah Division, 3025 Berkmar Drive, Suite 7, Charlottesville, VA  22901-1456
Phone:          434.973.5072 / 888.277.8009
Fax:              434.973.1784  E-mail:          heartwalk.charlottesvilleva@heart.org                         Website:                     http://heartwalk.kintera.org/charlottesvilleva

September 29 Cornhusking Bee and Barn Dance Time and location TBA 9-5 – Ticketholders only – no general admission this day, The Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Phone 540-332-7850  info@fcmv.virginia.gov

OCTOBER

October 6 Oktoberfest – 12 noon – 9 p.m. (Museum open 9-5) – Pavilion German Farm Interpretive and Children’s activities 9-5) Ticket prices TBA (Oktoberfest 1 day only), The Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Phone 540-332-7850  info@fcmv.virginia.gov

October 14 “Shall We Gather at the River” – hymn sing AF 2-4 p.m. General admission, The Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Phone 540-332-7850  info@fcmv.virginia.gov

October 19-20 “In Praise of the Needle” 9-5 p.m. Daily; All farms General admission, The Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Phone 540-332-7850  info@fcmv.virginia.gov

October 25-26-27 Creepy Tales Tours nightly at 6,630,7,730,8,830 $6 person (6 and up) advance reservations required, The Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Phone 540-332-7850  info@fcmv.virginia.gov

NOVEMBER

November 23-25 “Crock, Stock and Barrel” 9-5 daily, All farms General admission, The Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Phone 540-332-7850  info@fcmv.virginia.gov

DECEMBER

December 8 Family Caroling Party Guided tours at 10 and 2, advance reservations required General admission, The Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Phone 540-332-7850  info@fcmv.virginia.gov

December 14, 15, 16, 20,21,22,23 Holiday Lantern Tours Guided tours leave VC at 530-830p.m. nightly; Advance reservations required, The Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Phone 540-332-7850  info@fcmv.virginia.gov

December 26  Winter Caroling Party Guided tours leave the VC at 6. 630, 7 and 730 Advance reservations required, The Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Phone 540-332-7850  info@fcmv.virginia.gov