EDINBURG — Doogie, a 5-year-old short-haired domestic cat, is looking for a home. Emily Gochenour, who serves as a caretaker at the Shenandoah County Animal Shelter, said Doogie was brought into the shelter at the beginning of October as a stray. “[Doogie] is very calm and easy-going,” ...
During Strasburg's Tomato Soup Festival on Nov. 3, the Shenandoah Museum of Contemporary Arts hosted an event that drew residents together to create a community poster. Master artist Steve McKenzie created a 100-footprint to coincide with the theme of the museum’s current exhibit, “The ...
Shenandoah Caverns will host the ninth annual Shenandoah Uncorked from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature wine, food, crafts and a variety of activities for kids. Jessica Sager, director of marketing for the caverns, said the size of the event is one of its selling ...
"Jaws" was the first horror film former Stephens City resident Rebekah McKendry saw when she was a child. “I loved the film, but it terrified the crap out of me,” she said. “We had a pool in our backyard, and I had a hard time going in there for a while.” McKendry is now a 15-year ...
Belle Grove Plantation will host a living history event commemorating the plantation’s African-American history from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Titled “Inalienable Rights: Free and Enslaved Blacks Crafting a Life in the Shenandoah Valley,” the event will cover how slaves contributed to ...
WINCHESTER — Boxer T-Bone is available for adoption. Kamryn Dixon, an animal caretaker for Esther Boyd Animal Shelter in Winchester, said that T-Bone came into the shelter on July 3 as a stray. Dixon didn’t know the dog’s exact age, but the shelter guessed that he was between 8 and 10 ...
Therese Brown, of Downtown Catering in Front Royal, took a break from her busy catering season to share her thoughts on successful holiday entertaining because, as she sees it, with a little forethought and planning, one can avoid falling into some of the usual entertaining stress that often ...
Just in time for the holiday hosting season, Olivia Hilton, owner of Olivia Rose Event and Design in Front Royal, shares her tips and tricks for stress-free and merry décor and entertaining strategies. “The magic of Christmas was instilled in me from a young age,” Hilton said. “My mom ...
Holiday trends are like the weather, they come and go. But decking those halls for the holiday season is something Brenda Miller, owner of The Miller House in Stephens City, loves to do. “A lot of people don’t know it, but Christmas trends really do exist,” she said. “The largest ...
STRASBURG — The Shenandoah Museum of Contemporary Art has opened its newest exhibit. Titled “The River Between Us,” this new exhibit is serving as the museum’s first “biennial," which is an art show that is held every two years. The exhibit features paintings, photos, sculptures ...
Local film buffs will have a busy weekend when the first Strasburg Film Festival starts Nov. 9. Hosted by the Shenandoah Film Collaborative, the three-day festival will feature 220 short and feature-length films from filmmakers from around the world. Several venues around Strasburg, including ...
Belle Grove Plantation will hold its 20th annual Antiques Appraisal Fair this weekend. The fair will feature expert appraiser Sandra Perry giving verbal evaluations on items that are brought in. Kristen Laise, Belle Grove executive director, said that Perry will evaluate any type of antique, ...
Families won't have to worry about a cold Halloween this year when out trick-or-treating. According to National Weather Service meteorologist Kyle Pallozzi, today's high will be near 72 degrees. As parents prepare their kids for trick-or-treating tonight, the temperatures will dip into the 60s ...
WINCHESTER — Boudreaux, a 5-year-old hound mix, is available for adoption. Billie Guidry, who serves as the adoption agent at the SPCA of Winchester, Frederick and Warren counties, said that Boudreaux was brought in a few weeks ago. “[Boudreaux] was brought in by his former owner because ...
FRONT ROYAL — Sweet Pea, a pit bull terrier mix, is up for adoption. Anthony Rozanski, an animal caretaker at the Warren County Humane Society, said they don’t have an exact age for Sweet Pea, but they she’s between eight and 10 years old. Rozanski said the dog was brought in as a stray ...
NEW MARKET — Jon Henry’s General Store on North Congress Street is offering a unique way to view work by area artists. A drive-by gallery opened in March so that artwork can be viewed by a visitor's car. Henry said his store is operated out of a former BB&T bank building with a ...
EDINBURG — Carbon, a 14-week-old short-haired domestic cat, is looking for a new home. Grace Canzurlo, who serves as a part-time caretaker at the Shenandoah County Animal Shelter, said that Carbon arrived at the shelter in August. “He was part of a litter that was brought in, along ...
WINCHESTER — Morris, a 3-year-old orange tabby, and Wheeler, a 6-year-old brown tabby, are looking for a new place to call home. Kamryn Dixon, an animal caretaker at the Fredrick County Esther Boyd Animal Shelter in Winchester, said Morris and Wheeler are usually friendly around people ...
Downtown Strasburg businesses and residents are opening their doors to the public on Saturday for the Downtown Strasburg Living Tour. Olivia Hilton, who serves as the Strasburg's marketing and events coordinator, said she hopes the tour gives people a new outlook on the downtown area. “We ...
Thalia, a German shepherd-hound mix, is having a hard time finding a long-term home. The hyperactive 2-year-old came to the SPCA of Winchester in July and has bounced around since then. Katlyn Himelright has been volunteering and working with the SPCA for six years. She said Thalia is a sweet ...