It's October in the Shenandoah Valley and that means beautiful fall foliage and Virginia Wine Month! As the foliage of over 15-million acres turns brilliant shades of reds, golds, and browns, the entire state of Virginia celebrates a month-long wine festival that would make Bacchus proud. October 2009 marks the 21st anniversary of Virginia Wine Month, with some 30 wineries falling within the scenic Shenandoah Valley area.

A fun-filled, action-packed, three-day family celebration unfolds with the 13th anniversary of the Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon, Wine & Music Festival. Held on the spacious lawns and rolling hills of LONG BRANCH in Clarke County, VA, the Festival brings balloonists and their colorful airborne craft from far and wide to delight spectators of all ages. Join us as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the beloved family classic, The Wizard of Oz. The Festival is the last stop on a nation-wide tour commemorating the memorable story of Dorothy and her friends.

The word going around is fall foliage will peak at Shenandoah National Park on October 17, 2009. The fall is an amazing time in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Vibrant colors, apple and wine festivals, harvest festivals, and weather that is just perfect. Don't miss your fall getaway! Enjoy Blue Mountain Oasis, BryceCondo at Bryce Resort, or Chestnut Oak Lodge.

Enjoy the Mt. Jackson Apple & Grape Harvest Festival while lodging with us at BryceCondo at Bryce Resort (http://www.BryceCondo.com) or Chestnut Oak Lodge (http://www.ChestnutOakLodge.com).

Come join Mount Jackson as we celebrate the Apple Harvest. Our quaint town will be filled with arts & crafts, great food, music, and activities for all ages.

Admission is free and there is ample parking throughout town.
Sponsored by the Mt. Jackson Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday 10AM-5PM.

Where:
Town of Mt. Jackson
PO Box 11
Mt. Jackson, VA 22842

Telephone:

Bryce Resort
Labor Day
While enjoying BryceCondo (http://www.BryceCondo.com) at Bryce Resort maybe you can take part of this golf tournament!

Monday, September 7, 2009
8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start

Entry Fee
Member $45
Social Member $70
Guest $75
Entry Fee includes: Green & Cart Fees, Prizes and Lunch after Golf.

FORMAT
Modified 2 Best Balls of 4 — 90% handicap
Tee Shot — Scramble — 2nd shot on, play your own ball
Teams determined by computer drawing
Players may form their own teams but will not be eligible for any prizes.

Web: http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/about/index.shtml
Map: http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/about/locator_map.shtml

The George Washington National Forest and Jefferson National Forest were administratively combined in 1995 to form the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. The two National Forests contain nearly 1.8 million acres of public land, representing one of the largest blocks of public land in the eastern United States.

The Jefferson National Forest is comprised of lands located in Virginia (690,106 Acres), West Virginia (18,526 Acres) and Kentucky (961 Acres). The George Washington National Forest is comprised of lands located in Virginia (956,222 Acres) and West Virginia (104,858 Acres). The totals for the combined George Washington and Jefferson National Forests are 1,646,328 acres in Virginia; 123,384 acres in West Virginia; and 961 acres in Kentucky.