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A Day To Enjoy, Not To Stress Over

Caitlin Clarke — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:07:42 +0000

With the infamous ”love” holiday right around the corner, my friends and co-workers seem to be in a stress-ridden panic of what they should purchase or organize for their significant other. Some would argue that this holiday was created by Hallmark-type companies to sell large quantities of heart-shaped candies, over-sized stuffed animals, and kill about a million trees to make the cliché cards we give to our loved ones. Others would say it is a day to take time to appreciate those you care for and to go beyond the every day exchanges of “I love you’s” and “thank you’s”. No matter which theory you favor, I would like to provide a few suggestions for gift ideas and/or activities to do that are local and a great deal!

Gift Ideas:

1.) Groupon.com has a great selection of gifts right now for the special person in your life, from wine packages to NFL sandwich makers customized for your favorite team! But hurry, they are selling quickly.

2.) Boudoir Photography sessions have made a strong comeback this year. Not only does this eye-catching gift appeal to your significant other for years to come, but talk about a day to be pampered and boost your self-confidence through the roof! Local photographers are more affordable than actual studios, so do some research and ask around for reviews of the photographers in your area.

3.) Livingsocial.com has deals on B&B stays, vacations to somewhere exotic, and even deals for the more expensive restaurants in the Northern VA area, if you feel like going over-the-top this year.

4.) Women love to be pampered, it’s no secret; Spa days, massages, pedicures, the works! However, most of us are on a budget these days and can’t afford to go to an actual spa. So here’s a hint: fire up some lightly scented candles, make your own makeshift massage table out of blankets on the floor, and get some massage oils or lotions from your local drug store. When your significant other gets home, have a robe or towel waiting for them, a glass of wine in hand, and let them know their spa appointment begins in 10 minutes–compliments of the house!

Local Restaurants/Outtings:

1.) Vint Hill Craft Winery: “Reds & Chocolate – The Wine Pairing of Love” Private Guided Tastings Reds from Virginia, California, and Washington state. Event on Saturday 2/11 12:00pm to 5:00pm, 2/12 Sunday 11:00am to 6:00pm. Just $25.00 per couple, and what a unique event to be a part of! Reservations Recommended! 703-991-0191

2.) Claire’s At The Depot: The newly renovated restaurant off of 3rd Street in Old Town Warrenton will offer you and yours a relaxing environment to sip on delicious cocktails or wine while waiting for each dish of their decadent 4-course meal available on Valentine’s Day only. To see the menu, visit http://www.clairesrestaurant.com/menus/new-years-eve/

3.) Iron Bridge Restaurant & Wine Company: Take a walk on Main Street before making your way into this romantic atmosphere. There is a sensational yet affordable menu available exclusively on February 13 and 14 to celebrate the holiday which can be viewed on their Facebook page. Reservations Recommended! 540-349-9339

4.) Cheesecake Heaven: Visit the Drive-thru in New Baltimore and enjoy a quiet night in. Pick up a heart-shaped cheesecake or a slice of your hunny’s favorite flavors to take home with you. There are coupons available in the Fauquier Times-Democrat TODAY. Call today to order your cheesecake or find out what is available. 540-341-4114

Fauquier Community Theatre wants YOU to audition for “Into the Woods”

Caitlin Clarke — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:25:21 +0000

Auditions will be at HOPE (4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton, VA — located in Vint Hill) on Feb 3 from 7 PM to 10 PM and Feb 4 from 1 PM to 3 PM.

Please be prepared to sing 16 bars of a Broadway musical song. Bring the sheet music as there will be an accompanist. Please do not bring CD’s of the music. Be prepared to dance.

The dates of the performances are May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20. We ask that you have no performance conflicts. Please bring any rehearsal conflicts that you may have. Rehearsals start the week after auditions until the run of the show with typically a schedule of a few week nights from 7-10 and Saturdays 10-3.

The cast consists of 17-20 adults over the age of 18. We may be casting four roles with no age restrictions. The specifics are listed at http://www.fctstage.org/auditions. Please address all questions to the producer, Susan Noe at susan_noe@yahoo.com.

Safety First, Equestrian-Enthusiasts

Caitlin Clarke — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:15:24 +0000

Welcoming a new tenant to Vint Hill who provides stylish safety to those a part of the Equestrian world: Point Two Air Vests USA, LLC. They are located at 7134-B, Suite B Lineweaver Road and managed by Megan Gardiner. Visit their site for more information: http://www.pointtwousa.com

Fauquier Community Theatre Auditions to be Held

Caitlin Clarke — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:26:20 +0000

Fauquier Community Theater Auditions And Then There Were None

WARRENTON, VA—Fauquier Community Theatre will hold auditions for And Then There Were None. In this classic Agatha Christie whodunit, eight guests who have never met each other before are lured by a cryptic invitation to a deserted island and marooned, along with the two house servants. An odd cluster of statuettes — ten little soldiers — sits on the mantelpiece. A nursery rhyme embossed above them tells how each of the ten soldiers meets his death, “until there were none.” As the group assembles for cocktails before dinner, a mysterious voice accuses each of having gotten away with murder — and then the group starts finding one of their own murdered one by one. Can the group discover the shocking identity of the murderer before there are no suspects remaining?

Cast requirements include 8 men and 3 women, ages 20 to 55. Auditions will be held at Vint Hill Theatre,4225 Aiken Drive,Warrenton,VA.20187, Wednesday and Thursday, January 4 and 5, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Call backs, if necessary will be held at Hope Christian Fellowship (4173 Bludau Drive,Warrenton,VA) Saturday, January 7 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please bring a headshot and a list of conflicts. The show is being sponsored by Discovery Publications. Performance dates are March 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 2012. The play is being directed by Scott D. Olson; please contact him at olsonsd09@comcast.net with any questions.

FCT Kick Off 2012 with “The Man Who Came to Dinner”

Caitlin Clarke — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:58:31 +0000

FAUQUIER COMMUNITY THEATRE

P. O. Box 3046,Warrenton, 20187

www.fctstage.org

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 12, 2011, Contact: Evelyn Rice

Phone: (540) 308 1086

Email:eveyluvstheatre@aol.com

Fauquier Community Theater Presents George. S Kaufman’s and Moss Hart’s “The Man Who Came to Dinner”

WARRENTON, VA—The Man Who Came to Dinner is set in Ohio in the 1930’s. The play takes place during Christmas. A famous radio personality named Sheridan Whiteside is invited to dinner at the home of a rich factory owner. Before Whiteside enters the house, he falls and hurts his hip. He ends up staying at the home to recover and consequently terrorizes the lives of the rich factory owner and his family.

Directed by Ted Ballard , the cast includes Jack Seeley, as Sheridan Whiteside, other cast members include Scott Pierce, Holly Czuchna, Craig Czuchna, Hannah Malinowski, Mona Kay Helper, Corrine Shumaker, Kathleen Donovan, Jim Harris, Joe Bersack, Colleen Shumaker, Bob Burnett, Sarah Akers, Don Richardson, Kristine Lamimarmo, Joshua Vest, Ricky Parks, Dan Purcell, Marc White, Ashby Nye, Grace Schwab, Rhett Walters, Dylan Pierce, Alan Pierce and Maggie Pierce. The show is being produced by Evelyn Rice and Stage Managed by Richard Perryman.

The Man Who Came To Dinner will open Friday, January 13 at 8:00. All Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00. All Sunday performances are at 2:00.

Performances will be January 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 2012 at the FCT Theatre, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA. Tickets are available online at http://www.fctstage.org Ticket prices are $15.00 for Adults and $13.00 for Seniors and Students.

The show is being sponsored by John Clark with Middleburg Mortgage.

Attention Vint Hill Residents!

Caitlin Clarke — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:44:20 +0000

To All Vint Hill Residents, especially those located near Cray Drive and Worth Drive:
The Water Tank Repaint project will begin this week and depending on the weather, it should take anywhere from 30-60 days to be completed. Should you have any further questions, please contact your HOA.

Thank You, and Enjoy Your Day!

Fauquier Community Theatre Presents A Christmas Carol

Caitlin Clarke — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:53:19 +0000

FAUQUIER COMMUNITY THEATRE

P. O. Box 3046, Warrenton, VA 20188

http://www.fctstage.org

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: November 9, 2011

Contact: Evelyn Rice Phone: (540) 308 1086

Email: eveyluvstheatre@aol.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fauquier Community Theater Presents A Christmas Carol

WARRENTON, VA—Fauquier Community Theatre will present a holiday favorite A Christmas Carol written by Lynn Stevens. This is a family Christmas classic based on the book written by Charles Dickens. Ebenezer Scrooge is haunted by the ghosts of his late partner, Jacob Marley, Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and the Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come. Faced with his own mortality, and the evil results of his misanthropic, miserly ways, Scrooge is redeemed, reconciled with his nephew and his neighbors, and becomes a second father to his assistant’s son, Tiny Tim. By using famous Christmas carols, this
talented author incorporates appropriate music for the re-telling of this
classic story. This is an inspiring show that captures the essence of the great
tale, and of the meaning of Christmas.

A Christmas Carol is Directed by Susan Noé, assisted directed and choreographed by Becky Carver and the show is stage managed by Tina Embree. The 40 member cast includes include Jack Seeley as Scrooge, Scott Pierce, as Marley’s Ghost, Hannah Ballinger as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Scott Heine as the Ghost of Christmas Present and Kirk Noé as the Ghost of Christmas Future, and Gavin Pierce is playing Tiny Tim.

A Christmas Carol is being sponsored by McKinsey Development. A Christmas Carol will open December 2 at 8:00 pm All Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00. All Sunday performances are at 2:00. Performances will be on December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 at the FCT Theatre, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA. On Sunday, December 4, FCT is offering dinner(5:00 pm) and a show (2:00 pm)

Purchase your combined ticket
($33-$35) to watch the show, then eat dinner across the street at THE INN
AT VINT HILL immediately following the performance. Pictures with Scrooge
ill be available. On Thursday, December 8 half price tickets are available for teachers and students, this show will be at 7:30.

Tickets are available online at http://www.fctstage.org Ticket prices are $15.00 for Adults and $13.00 for seniors and students.

Calling All Volunteers with a Passion for History

Caitlin Clarke — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:55:39 +0000

Whether you read riveting tales of historical events in your spare time, majored in History in college, or you yourself are a War Veteran, this volunteer opportunity may be calling your name.

With their grand opening on Veteran’s Day ( 11/11/11) the Cold War Museum, located at 7172 Lineweaver Road in Vint Hill, is in need of volunteers. For more information on how to volunteer or when you can visit the Museum, please contact Doc Holladay @ holladay2@comcast.net or 703-945-4180.

Open House Hosted by New Vint Hill Business

Caitlin Clarke — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:37:15 +0000

Visit Simply Pure Products’ location, 7134 Lineweaver Road Warrenton, VA, this Friday October 28th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM or Saturday October 29th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM to see the complete line of products in their staffed show room; you can also learn about the science and planning that goes into these affordable, all-natural products for health and beauty needs accommodating the whole family!

Simply Pure Products Offers:
- gentle-cleansing face and body washes
- handmade soaps
- shampoos and conditioners
- intense moisturizer
- hand and body lotions
- mineral soaks
- eczema kits
- natural deodorant kits
- a complete line of mineral make up
- Pure Baby and Simply Kids line that offers natural skin care products for the precious little members of your family

Simply Pure Products started in 2006 and has been going strong ever since; come celebrate their new space to allow for more efficient production and faster delivery of products to all customers!

For more information, visit www.simplypureproducts.com or call 540-313-6859.

Vint Hill Craft Winery Harvest Celebration

Caitlin Clarke — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:52:11 +0000

First Annual Pumpkin Carving Party

Where & When

Date: Sat. Oct 22, 2011

Time: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM

Location: Vint Hill Craft Winery

7150 Lineweaver Road, Vint Hill Virginia 20187

Any Questions? Call 703-991-0191

We’re Having A Party!

We would like to invite you to join us to have some old fashioned fun, carve pumpkins (there are prizes involved!) play some games (kids AND adults!), taste a selection of our wines (just the adults!), and enjoy an afternoon of meeting and greeting your neighbors, our vintners, and find out what we are all about here at Vint Hill Craft Winery!

For our vintners, we are challenging you to carve a representation of your custom wine label on your pumpkin! Let’s see who can step up to the challenge! There are some great label designs but it might not be so easy on a pumpkin!

Bring your own pumpkin, we will have some carving tools available but if you have your own, feel free to bring them.