There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope - Bern Williams

A Maxfield Parrish sky, this morning in Forest, Virginia.

 

 

 

2011 FOREST LIONS CHRISTMAS TREE SALE

It's that time of year again! The Forest Lions Club will hold its annual Christmas tree sale starting Saturday, November 26th at 1:00 PM. The sale is planned to run through December 13th or until the trees are sold. Last year, thanks to the vigorous support of the community, trees sold out early!!!

One hundred percent of all proceeds from the sale are returned to the community through various charitable donations including providing eye exams and glasses, yearly vocational scholarships, food baskets for the needy and support of the Forest Youth Athletic Association.

Three hundred trees including 6 to 10 feet Fraser firs and a limited number of 6 to 8 foot white pines will be on sale during this period.

Trees will be on sale from 2:00 to 7:00 PM on Mondays through Fridays, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturdays and from 1:00 to 7:00 PM on Sundays.

The Lions’ tree lot is located adjacent to Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Road (Virginia Rt.221) and Backyard Outfitters (a building sales business), across from Kroger.

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For additional information, please call (434) 316-9110.

 

 

 

UPDATE: TOBY HAS BEEN REUNITED WITH HIS OWNER!

My name is Tobie and I'm a nice West Highland White Terrier.  I went out for a walk on Cottontown Rd in Forest, VA on Saturday November 5 and a kind lady picked me up so I wouldn't get hit by a car. I had a great weekend: went to doggie daycare, had a bath and my nails were clipped. I'm having a sleepover with two other terriers until I can get home.

I'm really friendly but so far no one seems to know where I live. I have a name tag with phone numbers that aren't in service. I'm on facebook, craigslist and the Bedford Humane Society's website. Westie Rescue will be coming to pick me up soon. If you know who my people are, would you tell them I'm ready to come home now? -Thanks, Tobie

 

 

 

1st Annual All Breed 4x4 Show & Cruise In

Come show off your 4x4  at Sim's Farm  in Forest- all Makes & Models Welcome- just $5 to register your vehicle. Hosted by the Seven Hills Jeep Club. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Salem Veteran's Home.

We will also be accepting donations for the Salem Veterans Home. For more information please call 434-248-9746 or 434-610-6758.

 

 

 

Support the Jefferson Forest High School Soccer Team by purchasing a 2011 Coupon Book. For $20, you will receive 48 discount coupons to Buffalo Wild Wings, Shakers, O'Charleys, Benjamins, Koto, Carol's Place, IHOP, Jersey Mike's, Sonic, Subway, Domino's Pizza Dickey's Barbecue, El Cabrito's, Moe's and London Down Golf Course. Many are buy 1/get 1, 10-20% off purchase, free appetizer or dessert. I used one coupon at Subway and saved over $5.

Jefferson Forest High School is located in Forest, Virginia. For more information, contact:

Home of the Cavaliers

                     Athletic Director : Nancy Claudio

                     Athletic Secretary: Kathy Glover

              School: 434-525-2674    Cell: 434-610-1895

                     1-Cavalier Circle, Forest, Va  24551

 

 

 

Forest LIONS Club Host:

“COMMUNITY KITE FLIGHT”

Please come out and support this wonderful organization:On Saturday, March 19 the Forest Lions Club will be hosting its “first ever” Community Kite Flight event. With hopes of ushering in Spring with a fun family event. The Lions are looking forward to warmer weather, bright clear skies and a good March breeze.

 The event will provide an opportunity for both children and adults to participate. The general grouping for single line kites will be divided into age groupings of 8 and under and 9 and older. For older youth and adults, there will be kite fighting using multi-line maneuvering kites. In addition to the highest flying kite in each age group, these will be judged to determine the smallest, the largest, the best looking, the best homemade and the most futuristic. The Kite Fighting groups will be divided between those with little or no experience (Novices) and those with two or more years experience (Pros). Trophies and ribbons will be awarded.

While waiting to fly or after, you may buy refreshments on site courtesy of the Mountain View United Methodist Men. You can also create for your records a child ID CD thanks to the Bedford County’s Sheriff’s Child ID Program (no information is retained) or learn more about fire prevention and safety from the Forest Volunteer Fire Department.

If You’re Going

           
            Date: Saturday, March 19 (Rain Date March 26)

            Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

            Where: Forest Youth Athletic Park (North Fields)

            Registration: $5:00 General Registration (Single Line Kites)

                                    $10:00 Kite Fighting (multi-line maneuvering kites)

            Schedule of Events:

            10:00   Registration

            10:00   Open Flying

            11:30   Judging Highest flyer in each age group

            12:00   Judging best in ground categories in each age group

            12:30   Kite Fighting

Lion Bill Henderson, President of the Forest Lions Club, has stated, “the ultimate goal of the Club is to fill a beautiful blue sky with lots of colorful kites and to fill the fields with the smiles of those participating and their family members watching.”

 

 

 

“COMMUNITY KITE FLIGHT’

WHEN:           Saturday, March 19, 2011                 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

                        (Saturday, March 26 Rain Date)

WHERE:        Forest Youth Athletic Park                3372 Thomas Jefferson Road

                                                                                    (North Fields)

REGISTRATION FEES:      $5.00                           General Registration (single line                                                                                          Kites)

                                                $10.00                         Kite Fighting (multi-line,                                                                                                        maneuvering kites)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

                        10:00                           Registration

                        10:00 – 11:15              Open Flight

                        11:30                           Judging of Highest Flying Kite in each age group

                        12:00                           Judging of best in category by age group                                                                             (smallest, largest, best looking, best homemade                                                                 & most futuristic) (ALL KITES MUST HAVE                                                                     FLOWN)

                        12:30 – 2:00                Kite Fighting both Novice and Pro

AWARDS:     Trophies: 1^st Place Highest Flyer Age 8 & under, 1^st Place Highest Flyer Age 9 & older, 1^st Place Winner Novice Kite Fight and 1^st Place Winner Pro Kite Fight.

                        Ribbons: 2^nd and 3^rd place above events. 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place smallest, largest, best looking, best homemade, and most futuristic in both age groups.

REFRESHMENTS:              HOT DOGS, SNACKS and DRINKS

                                                (Mountain View United Methodist Men))

OTHER ACTIVITIES:

                        FIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY                FVFD  (Truck on Site)

                        CHILD ID PROGRAM                                Bedford Sherriff’s Dept

                        LIONS OF VIRGINIA                                  $10,000 Raffle Ticket Sale

 

 

 

Thankfully there is no school this week......enjoy the snow!

For the latest information on local weather, school closings and delays, check out the following links:

Lynchburg, WSET.COM

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

Roanoke Weather Info

LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES

Is there school tomorow?

Public Schools:

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS

BEDFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS

CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

AMHERST COUNTY SCHOOLS

 

 

 

FOREST LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS TREE SALE

The Forest lions Club will hold its annual Christmas tree sale starting November 27^th and the sale is planned to run through December 15th. Last year, thanks to the vigorous support of the community, trees sold out early. One hundred percent of all proceeds from the sale are returned to the community through various charitable donations including providing eye exams and glasses, yearly vocational scholarships, food baskets for the needy and support of the Forest Youth Athletic Association.

Three hundred trees including 6 to 10 feet Fraser firs and a limited number of 6 to 8 foot white pines will be on sale during this period.

Trees will be on sale from 2:00 to 7:00 PM on Mondays through Fridays, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturdays and from 1:00 to 7:00 PM on Sundays.

The Lions’ tree lot is located adjacent to Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Road (Virginia Rt.221) and Backyard Outfitters (a building sales business).

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For additional information call (434) 316-9110.