January 2007 in the Shenandoah Valley

2007	January
January February March April May June July August September October November December	1-31	Winter Tours Winter Tours, leave VC every half-hour from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Except for Winter Interpretive weekend February 7-10, 2007 General Admission. Location: Frontier Culture Musuem, 1290 Richmond Rd., Staunton, Va 24401 Phone: 540-332-7850 Web: www.frontier.virginia.gov
	6	Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Class Saturday, 10 am to noon A presentation to show you how to fish streamers, nymphs and top water patterns and identify the feeding areas for bass along with access spots. Cost $20. Location: Murray's Fly Shop, 121 S Main St, Edinburg VA 22824 Phone: 540-984-4212 Email: info@murraysflyshop.com Web: www.murraysflyshop.com
	6–7	Roc Day: A Spinning Good Time Saturday and Sunday Roc Day or St. Distaff Day was celebrated twelve days after Christmas when spinners resumed their work. Colonial ancestors celebrated the day following the twelfth night as a social event. The gathering recalls a time when almost all spinning was the occupation of women and the day offered a reprieve from the solitary season to come. Meet the artisans and learn about spinning, weaving and the mirthful observance of Roc Day at the Hardesty-Higgins House Location: Hardesty-Higgins House, 212 S Main Street, Harrisonburg Phone: 540-432-8935 Web: www.harrisonburgtourism.com
	6–7	Open House at North Mountain Vineyard Saturday and Sunday, 11 am–5 pm Ring in the new year, renew old friendships, meet new neighbors, sample great wine, and enjoy delicious homemade gourmet fair! No fee. Snow date Jan 13 and 14. Location: North Mountain Vineyard, 4274 Swartz Road, Maurertown VA 22644 Phone: 540-436-9463 Web: www.northmountainvineyard.com
	13	..Wine Tasting 101 at Veramar ..Saturday, 2 pm - completion . Learn the basic art of tasting wine during this hands on class! Each guest receives a souvenir glass ...and wine tasting session for $15. Class begins at 2 p.m. .......Location: Veramar Vineyard, 905 Quarry Road, Berryville, VA . ...Email: ormond@visitwinchesterva.com . ...Phone: 540-955-5510 . ...Web: www.veramar.com
	13, 20, 27	Soup at North Mountain Vineyard Three Saturdays, 11 am–5 pm Each week a different homemade soup is paired with a special North Mountain wine. $ fee. Location: North Mountain Vineyard, 4274 Swartz Road, Maurertown VA 22644 Phone: 540-436-9463 Web: www.northmountainvineyard.com
	14	Bridal Show 1pm-5pm Love will be in the air on Sunday, January 14th from 1pm-5pm for our annual bridal show. Fashion shows will be at 1:30 and 3:00. If you are planning a wedding you will not want to miss this event. vendors from across the valley will be in attendance. Tickets are $4.00 per person Location: Stonewall Jackson Hotel, 24 South Market Street, Staunton Phone: 540-885-4848 Web: http://www.stonewalljacksonhotel.com
	20, 27	Basic Fly Tying Class Two Saturdays, 10 am to noon both days You will tie dry flies, nymphs, wet flies, streamers, terrestrials and deer hair bass bugs for both trout and bass all across the country. Cost $40. Location: Murray's Fly Shop, 121 S Main St, Edinburg VA 22824 Phone: 540-984-4212 Email: info@murraysflyshop.com Web: www.murraysflyshop.com
	21	Stonewall Jackson's Birthday Celebration Sunday, 1 pm -5 pm Stonewall Jackson's Birthday Celebration Jan 21. Stonewall Jackson House, 8 E. Washington St., Lexington, VA. Celebrates the birthday of Stonewall Jackson. Location: Stonewall Jackson House, 8 E Washington St, Lexington Phone: 540-463-2552 Web: www.stonewalljackson.org
	28	South American Wine Dinner Saturday, 5:30 pm Location: 9386 Congress Street, New Market, VA Phone: 540-740-2699 Web: www.pulikhouserestaurant.com
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