Oct 8 '12 Preview the restored Norge train depot The public is invited to preview the relocated and restored historic Norge Train Depot on Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Oct. 14, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. The weekend will be devoted to sharing memories and stories about life in Norge, the Depot and the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Railroad, plus any family histories in James […]
Oct 7 '12 Obama plans debate camp in Williamsburg, Va. Chicago Sun-Times’ Lynn Sweet reports: To remedy this, there will be more extensive preparation for Obama before the next showdown — now much higher stakes for Obama — at Hofstra University. Obama will set up debate camp at the end of next week in Williamsburg, Va. http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2012/10/obama_retooling_for_next_debat.html
Oct 4 '12 Top 10 Halloween Events in Hampton Roads VA 2012 Here are a few Spooky Places to Freak You Out in the Hampton Roads, Williamsburg, New Kent, Gloucester VA Beach and Chesapeake areas during the 2012 Halloween Season. Experience thrills at haunted houses, graveyards and enchanted woods. Please send me an email if I missed any…. Williamsburg – – Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Williamsburg is […]
Oct 4 '12 Watch the Budweiser Clydesdales today in Williamsburg VA Today you can witness the eight-horse, world-famous Budweiser Clydesdale traveling hitch when it visits Williamsburg, Va. in celebration of the Anheuser-Busch Williamsburg brewery’s 40th anniversary. All are welcome to bring a camera and take photos of the hitch preparation, and then watch the Budweiser Clydesdales make “old fashion beer deliveries.” 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, […]
Oct 4 '12 Bank of America to forgive some second mortgages As part of Bank of America’s ongoing efforts to help customers in need of mortgage assistance, this company is in the process of mailing approximately 150,000 letters to pre-qualified homeowners offering automatic extinguishment of their second lien mortgages. The intention of the program is to place homeowners in an improved financial situation by reducing their […]
Oct 3 '12 Dalai Lama event at William & Mary Hall to be streamed live From W&M With tickets selling out almost immediately to see the Dalai Lama at William and Mary , people can still watch the lecture at William & Mary Hall via a live web stream. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will deliver a lecture at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 in Kaplan Arena […]
Oct 2 '12 See homes with ZERO $$ utility bills on HR Solar Tour Imagine a home with No Electricity Bills. If done properly, a smartly built green home featuring solar power, energy-efficient appliances, and proper insulation can result in the owner facing monthly electricity bills amounting to $0, or thereabouts. This weekend is your chance to tour over two dozen homes on the the 2012 Hampton Roads Solar […]
Oct 1 '12 Michelangelo show is coming to Williamsburg The first major show of Michelangelo drawings in the United States in more than a decade is headed to the Muscarelle Museum of Art, part of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg,Virginia. With only a dozen drawings by Michelangelo in the United States in total, any comprehensive exhibition that offers insight into his […]
Sep 29 '12 Pierces Pitt BBQ in Williamsburg VA Named Top 10 in US ‘Choosing a “Best BBQ” is like choosing the best NFL football them . Well, almost, no superbowl in BBQ. If you need to add a few items to your bucket list pick up a copy of the latest “National Geographic The 10 Best of -Everything: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers” In the latest edition Williamsburg […]
Sep 28 '12 Print is dead I just received this email from the owner and publisher of the local Homes and Land magazine publisher. For 32 years they have printed a peninsula and a Williamsburg VA edition showcasing local homes for sale.At one time these were 60+ page publications. Dear Valued Advertiser, It is with great sadness that I write this […]