Blog ArchiveHere, you'll find a blog archive of all the previous items listed in The Beach Blog for Colonial Beach Virginia Attractions. Use the search box or browse the tag cloud below to quickly find what you're looking for in the blog archive. Tag Cloud2010| February | March | April | May2009September | October | November | December May2010 blog archiveMeet at Colonial Beach High School's cafeteria at 6:30pm on Wednesday, May 12th if you're interested in joining the Men's (25+up) Basketball League. For more info, e-mail jjack@cbschools.net  LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN TO BENEFIT THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS VIRGINIA June 9, 2010 11:00 A.M. Beachgate Shopping Center Colonial Beach, VA
Law enforcement officers who are interested in participating in the Torch Run and members of the public who wish to purchase a t-shirt, make a donation, or cheer on the runners should contact one of the following torch run organizers: More Colonial Beach souvenirs have been added to the online souvenir shop, including a new store! On May 15th, Colonial Beach High School is hosting a Strongman Competition in conjunction with the Virginia National Guard.Students in grades 8-12 will compete in lightweight, middleweight and heavyweight classes in the following events: Tire Flip, Sand Bag Carry, Farmer's Toss, and Humvee Push. There will also be a team Tug-of-War.Athletes who wish to compete can obtain entry forms by e-mailing jjack@cbschools.net April2010 blog archiveMarch2010 blog archiveThe Colonial Beach Junior Volunteer Rescue Squad is holding a very cool fundraiser. It's a letter from the Easter Bunny himself and a 4.4-ounce milk chocolate bar! Congratulations to the CBVRS EMT Competition Team - Wesley Melson, Amber Mckenzie, Luis Bermudez, and Valarie Green for winning 2nd Place EMT Team at the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squad District 10 Meeting. It's the annual Rod Run to the Beach. Come and see these great cars in Colonial Beach, Virginia! Bring your classic cars and cruise in to Fat Freda's on Fridays for food and fun! Check out the great cars and hear some good music. The Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad has been in operation for over 60 years, proudly serving and saving lives. Register now for Watercolor Bootcamp at Wide River Gallery on March 13. Instructor is Catherine Hillis. Cost is $75. Bring photos to work from. Call 804-224-9984 to register. February2010 blog archiveThe Ebb Tide Beach neighborhood in Colonial Beach is in the news this week, after a daring rescue of a dog by a man with a heart condition! The Colonial Beach Foundation is dedicated to the preservation and beautification of the town. This non-profit offers scholarships and other community involvement projects. Had never tried Thai food but am now a lover! If you haven't discovered the SeaSide Restaurant in Colonial Beach you are missing out! Celebrate George Washington's 278th birthday from 9-5 on Monday, February 22nd at the Birthplace national monument. Cake and Punch will be served at 1:00pm at the Visitor Center. January2010 blog archiveFRIDAY: 11:00am Storytime at the Library 7:00pm Don's Turkey Shoot at Dixieland Hunt Club, Route 205 Oak Grove 7:30pm Koolerators at the American Legion SATURDAY: 8:00am Pancake Breakfast at Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department 9:00am Outdoor Photography Workshop at Westmoreland State Park 4:30pm Colonial Beach Rescue Squad Auxiliary Homemade Soup Dinner 7:00pm Poker at the Riverboat 7:00pm Comedy Night at VFW Post 10574 9:00pm Julius Pittman & the Revival plays at Dockside Restaurant SUNDAY: 9:00am Breakfast Buffet at The Riverboat Restaurant Cash for Gold drive to benefit the Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Dept. Sell your unwanted gold from Friday (Jan. 22nd) until Monday (Jan. 25th) daily from 10-4 at the Bank of Lancaster's Community Meeting Room, Beachgate Shopping Center, Colonial Beach. United Recovery & Refiners will match 10% of each receipt to the Oak Grove VFD. all weekend: Robert E. Lee Symposium on Civil War History FRIDAY: 11:00am Storytime at the Library 7:00pm Don's Turkey Shoot at Dixieland Hunt Club, Route 205 Oak Grove 7:30pm Koolerators at the American Legion SATURDAY: Northern Neck Rivermen (semi-pro football) meeting 540-845-1009 11:00am Kids Movie at the Library Ponyo 11:30am Wilkerson's restaurant opens for the season! 7:00pm Poker at the Riverboat 9:00pm Shag plays at Dockside SUNDAY: 9:00am Breakfast Buffet at The Riverboat Restaurant The class will be a 2-hour program for digital photography and will cover: Your camera; composition & artistry; tools & settings. Techniques & shooting modes. In the field, advice and critique. Bring your camera and something to take notes. Part of the class will be outside, weather permitting, please dress appropriately. The class is free but parking fees will apply and participants will be asked to share photos taken with the park. Also, donations to help support programming can be made to the Friends support organization of the park. Reservations are required. Space is limited so please make reservations as soon as possible. 804-493-8821 PLEASE NOTE: This event has been rescheduled for March 6th due to the inclement weather on the original date. January 30, 2010 *OPEN TO THE PUBLIC* Kaleidoscope Comedy & 1st LAUGH ENTERTAINMENT $10 admission Limited Seating Available FIRST SHOW @ 7:00 HOSTED BY: IRWIN Kaleidoscope Comedy STARRING: LISA LANHAM MIKE ELTRINGHAM COURTNEY FERRINGTON
HOSTED BY: JIM PATE FIRST LAUGH ENT. STARRING: BILL MONAGHAN EJ EDMONDS SONNY FULLER Adult Content Comedy! Must be 18Proceeds go to EOD and Comfort From Home.
First President of the United States, George Washington, is elected on this day in 1789.He was born just outside of Colonial Beach, Virginia. The Northern Neck Rivermen semi-pro football team will be having a team meeting for veterans and upcoming rookie players on Saturday, January 16 in Colonial Beach, VA. $20 registration fee is required. Contact Coach Cornwell for more information at 540-845-1009 or at rivermen@live.com The Northern Neck Rivermen are looking for players and coaches for the 2010 season. If interested contact Coach Dennis Cornwell. The Northern Neck Rivermen are also looking to start a Rivermen Cheerleading squad. Anyone 18 or older interested being a cheerleader and/or Cheerleading Director, please contact Coach Cornwell. December2009 blog archiveThe 2010 APBA Watercross National Tour will make a stop in Colonial Beach on August 7 & 8. Come on out and watch these awesome jet-ski races! On This Day In History: December 23, 1783 George Washington resigns as commander-in-chief.Come visit his birthplace and learn even more about the first President of the United States. Season's Greetings and Happy Holidays to you and yours! Warmest wishes for a wonderful Christmas. This weekend in Colonial Beach, there's a Christmas Buffet at The Riverboat on the 25th from noon to 7. $19.95/person. On the 26th, from 10:00am – 7:00pm George Washington Birthplace features A Washington Christmas with Colonial music, demonstrations and activities. 804-224-1732 Beginning Friday night and all day Saturday, we should see snowfall with total accumulations of up to one foot! Snow is expected to end Saturday night. Calling all entrepreneurs! Commercial properties available in and around Colonial Beach. Open a B&B, restaurant, shop or just lease some office space here in our great town. Colonial Beach Christmas displays and information and photos on holiday-time events in our Town. Fresh seafood is your invitation to enjoy a fabulous meal created by the son of the original owner. Tickets include cocktail hour, dinner, dance, continental breakfast, noise makers, draw down with chance to win up to $1000. BYOB and the bartender will serve it for you. Designated driver to take you home safely. This event is open to the public. Tickets are limited. Call the Lodge at 804-224-0931 for info and ticket price. December 11 is the date, Colonial Beach is the place! It starts at 6 and goes til 8. An all-member exhibit of the Colonial Beach Artist Guild will be at the Potomac River Fisheries building this month. Jarrett-Thor Fine Arts Gallery is displaying works by Verna Galloway, a stained glass artist. Barry Sisson's digital photo art can also be viewed here. At the Colonial Beach Museum, Ms. Carol Resch will be there to celebrate the Museum's Holiday Open House. Tide’s Inn B&B will have Ms. Vickey Hluchanek as their featured artist, and at the Plaza B&B Lee Bonacci and new exhibitor Janice Jones will be displaying their works of art. Griffin Studio has invited Dell Ford, abstract painter and Sheila Ford, a potter. WideRiver Gallery will host an extravaganza of over 20 different artists displaying everything from glassworks to paintings to pottery. Team 4U Realty is hosting pottery by Hannah Janney. At The Bonus Room there will be an encore presentation of works by Hubert Jackson, Dr. Judi Morris and Andrea Clements. Looking for a conference center for your next business function? Look to Colonial Beach, a great place to work, live and play! Christmas at Stratford will be held only ONE day this year, on Saturday, December 12 from noon until 8:00pm NEW THIS YEAR: From noon to 4pm, there will be a variety of children's activities in the Visitor Center At 4:30 p.m., visitors can visit the Great House to learn about Christmas in the 18th century.
http://www.troop3212.com Colonial Beach Girl Scouts, Daisy Troop 3212 is new and open to all girls in Kindergarten and 1st Grade in the Colonial Beach, Oak Grove, and Washington District area. E-mail troop3212@gmail.com for info. November2009 blog archiveWe're on Twitter and Facebook too! FRIDAY 11/13 11:00am Storytime for Kids @ the Library 6:00pm 2nd Friday Art Walk 7:00pm Captain's Dinner @ Vol. Fire Dept. for the Rockfish Tournament 7:30pm Koolerators play @ American Legion
Friday, November 13th is the date for this month's 2nd Friday Art Walk. Check out Charlotte Chorchen's crayon creations which closely mimic watercolors. Her art will be displayed at WideRiver Gallery, along with Jim Haynes' watercolor and graphic arts combination. The newly remodeled Westmoreland Furniture building is a new venue addition to the art walk circuit. You'll be able to see creations by Hubert Jackson, Dr. Judi Morris and Andrea Clement there. Just down the block at the Museum, you can see an encore exhibit of Gerald Higgs' art. Steve Griffin's latest pieces can be viewed at Bay Haven Landscape and Lynette Reed's work (paintings and jewelry) will be on display at Jarrett Thor Gallery. The Happy Clam will be showing drawings, acrylics and pastels by Joanne Coffey, Shirley Rush, and Kathy Waltermire. Award-winning photography by Mary Ann & Jim Stagner will be shown at the Potomac River Fisheries Commission building. Admission is free, so come and see! Fri & Sat: Breeders Cup at The Riverboat
October2009 blog archiveCheck out the gallery that's attached to the above article. Some great pics!http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/102009/10302009/503620/index_html?page=1 Come see this great "haunted house" on Halloween on Lossing Ave. in Colonial Beach Our own Colonial Beach is listed as an Honorable Mention along with the Top 10 Beaches in the USA!http://www.americasbestonline.net/index.php/pages/toptenbeaches.html Visit the Face Painting, Carve Your Own Pumpkin, Bobbing for Apples, Pumpkin Walk and Make Your Own Corn Husk Doll stations as well as $1 wagon rides to the pumpkin fields, where pumpkins are only 50 cents/lb. $1 Cow Train rides will enable you to view other areas of the farm. See, pet & learn about the Alpacas. Plenty of great food available! Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, BBQ, ice cream sundaes and fruit shortcakes. FRIDAY 11:00am Storytime for kids at the Library 7:30 - 11:30pm Koolerators play at American Legion, 27 Colonial Ave. 804-224-0718 SATURDAY
SUNDAY Wow, so much going on today in Colonial Beach! - Beaver Hunt, Fossil Hikes at Westmoreland State Park, 1650 State Park Rd. Montross, VA 804-493-8821 - 7:00am Yard Sale at The Red Barn just around the corner in Oak Grove - 8:00 - 11:00am All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast with the Junior Firefighters of the Oak Grove VFD. Adults $7, Kids (12 & under) $5. 121 James Monroe Hwy. - 10:00am - 4:00pm Super Moto Race with Bonus Money To Winner and Runner-up at Colonial Beach Dragway - 11:00am Fossil Hikes, Leaf Imprinting at Westmoreland State Park, 1650 State Park Rd. Montross, VA 804-493-8821 - 12:00pm Charity Golf Scramble at Cameron Hills to benefit St. Mary's Episcopal Building & Maintenance fund. www.tournevents.com/smchurchmice - 12:00pm - 5:00pm 29th Harvest Celebration. Ingleside Vineyards 804-224-8687 - 4:30pm – 6:30pm Rescue Squad Auxiliary Ham/Turkey Dinner 804-224-7750 Friday Night Oct. 16th 2009 Test & Tune Gates Open at 5:00pm till 9:00pm Saturday Oct. 17th Super Moto Race Gates Open at 10:00am till 4:00pmBonus Money To Winner and Runner-up! Sunday Oct. 18th $1,000 to Win in Super Pro and N.E.Motorcycle and Jr Dragster Based on Count Gates Open at 11:00 Time runs at 2:00 FRIDAY 10/16 11:00am Storytime for kids at the Library 6:30pm Colonial Beach Lions Club Bluegrass Jam (Every 3rd Friday) 804-224-7557 SATURDAY 10/17 FRIDAY 10/9 4:30 - 7:00pm Crabcake Dinner and Silent Auction Menu: Crab Cakes, steak fries, green beans, slaw, rolls, desserts, and beverages. Children's Hot Dog Meal $4.00 (Hot Dog and all other items on menu except crab cake) Price for Dinner $15.00 for adults and $9.00 for children under 13Advanced tickets: Adults $13.00 and Children $7.00 at St. Mary's Episcopal, 203 Dennison St. 11:00am Storytime for kids at the Library 6:00pm 2nd Friday Art Walk SATURDAY 10/10 10/27 Update: TWELVE events on Halloween alone! 10/21 Update: MORE Halloween events added to the calendar. Click the link for details! Don't have any plans for Halloween? Check out one or more of these great events: The Colonial Beach High School Drifters football team defeated King & Queen 46-6 in last night's game. Go Drifters!http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/102009/10032009/497883 The Pumpkin Patch at the Westmoreland Berry Farm should be open on Oct. 3rd. Call ahead to confirm. 804-224-9171 or 800-997-BERRY I'm told line-up is at 5pm and the parade begins at 6pm. The parade will begin in front of Lenny's and will proceed up Colonial Avenue to Euclid Avenue. We will then continue to First Street, with the parade ending in the high school parking lot. Individual high school classes, businesses, town officials, school administrators, organized clubs, sports teams, elementary students, etc. are all being invited to participate. Following the parade there will be a mini-street dance, class tug-of-war contests, car bash, and refreshments will be sold by the Boosters club. September2009 blog archiveThe Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad is teaming up with Larry W. Stone Photography to raise money. Make a donation to the Squad and you'll get a photo session and a complimentary 10"x13" family portrait. Hurry and reserve your spot now! For an appointment, call 804-224-1278 or 804-224-0204 Today thru Monday between the hours of 10am-4pm you can bring your unwanted/broken gold jewelry to the Community Meeting Room at the Bank of Lancaster in the Beachgate Shopping Center. United Recovery & Refiners will match 10 percent of each receipt to Project Colonial Beach. Bring the ad from The Westmoreland News for a $1.00 bonus with your transaction. Saturday, September 26 from 10:00am to 5:00pmThe George Washington Birthplace National Monument 4-H Heritage Club honors National Public Lands Day with colonial craft demonstrations such as hearth cooking and blacksmithing at 1:00pm at George Washington Birthplace National Monument. A behind-the-scenes-nature walk in the former Washington Family forests and fields will be led by Park Guide and Virginia Master Naturalist Fawn Palmer at 11:00am and again at 2:00pm. Information on the walking routes will be available at the park's Visitor Center. Volunteers are welcome to help the park hand-pull invasive weeds from 10:00am - 2:00pm with botanist Haynes Currie and park natural resources chief, Rijk Morawe and learn more about the native grasses that survive at the Birthplace. Admission to the park and special activities will be free in honor of National Public Lands Day. This Weekend in Colonial Beach! (9/25-27, 2009) SATURDAY Return from Blog Archive to Colonial-Beach-Virginia-Attractions.com Home
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