Sunshine at last!
Tinkling wind chimes
Soaring kites
Scenes of Summmer
Long, balmy nights
Aircraft against blue sky
Vapour trail writing
Lawn mowers buzzing
Barbecue lighting
Fun bouncy castles
Families out biking
Backpacks on
Walking and hiking
Splishing and splashing
Paddling pool or beach
Summer fruit tasting
Berries, kiwi and peach
Ice cream and soda
Picnics by streams
A slow game of cricket
On small village greens
A punt on the river
Or sail out to sea
Windsurf or kitesurf
Happy Summer Days for free.
Rain, rain, go away, come again another day. Can you believe the amount of rain in our area?
As of April or early May we were down over three inches and now er are up an inch.
Needlessto say the grass it green. In fact it is drowning and may get root rot.
I know we need it to replenish the ground water suppl, but does it have to come all at once?
June 13 RiverFlick Outdoor Film Series Films under the stars. For movie listings and more information visit www.riverflick.org or call 845-1888. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Movie concessions available. Please, no pets, coolers, alcohol, or tobacco. In case of inclement weather, movies will be shown in Amazement Square’s warehouse or at a later date. Hours: Gates open at pm, film begins at dark (approx. 9pm) Admission: Free Location: Downtown Lynchburg at 9th and Jefferson Streets, across from Amazement Square P: (434) 845-1888 E: visitus@amazementsquare.com W: www.riverflick.org
June 14 Cooking Across the U.S. Be inspired by the flavors and ingredients around the United States! This camp will feature cuisines from New Orleans, New Mexico, the Deep South, and Chicago. Ages 13-18. Registration is open now. Fee: $100. Call (434) 528- 3256 or email info@AcademyFineArts.com Hours: 1pm - 2:30pm Admission: $100 Location: Academy of Fine Arts, 1022 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504 P: (434) 528-3256 E: info@AcademyFineArts.com
June 14 John H. Bell LiveStrong Jamboree Want to give back to the community a little? The Bell LiveStrong Jamboree is a charity bike ride spanning across the City of Lynchburg and Bedford County. It is held in memory of Dr. John H. Bell and serves as a venue for participants to honor loved ones impacted by cancer and to raise community awareness for cancer research. Proceeds will benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The event will be held in the Boonsboro area of the City of Lynchburg and Bedford County. Staging will be on the campus of Virginia Episcopal School. The cycling course starts and finishes at VES and will run out and back along Williams Road, Trents Ferry Road and Holcome Rock Road. Please park in the VES parking lots. Hours: Registration opens at 1pm and ride begins at 2:30pm. Estimated end at 4pm. Admission: $25, in advance or at the door Location: Virginia Episcopal School, 400 VES Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 P: (434) 841-1277 E: email@site.com W: http://www.website.com
June 19 Friday Cheers: Beatles Tribute Band Is it Friday yet? The 17th season of Friday Cheers in historic Downtown Lynchburg features a variety of bands and lots of great fun for all ages! Anyone under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. IDs ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL GUESTS. Visit the complete Friday Cheers Schedule. Hours: 5:30pm Admission: $5 Location: Lynchburg Community Market, Main Street, Downtown Lynchburg P: (434) 528-3950 W: Friday Cheers Schedule
June 19 Salsa Dancing Salsa Dancing every Friday night at the Dance Theatre of Lynchburg from 9pm-12pm. No smoking, no drinking, just dancing! Attend for a whirlwind of fun! Hours: Lessons 9-10pm, Dancing 10-12pm Admission: $5 Location: Dance Theatre of Lynchburg, 722 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504 P: (434) 846-6272 F: (434) 846-6210 E: lynchburgsalsa@gmail.com
June 20 Legacy Museum Exhibit Opening Day - Juneteenth Celebration “Much in Demand: 200 Years of Central Virginia African Americans in the Military” This exhibit of photos, oral histories, military uniforms, service ribbons, and other artifacts dating from the American Revolution brings to life the history of men and women of African descent who fought for their own freedom and rights as well as for American liberty and democratic principles. Wheelchair accessible. Hours: 10am-3pm (Event Day Only) Opening Ceremony: 12noon - 1pm Admission: Donations suggested Location: 403 Monroe Street, Lynchburg P: (434) 845-3455 E: legacymuseum@ntelos.net W: www.legacymuseum.org
June 20 Lynchburg Batteau Festival This year's batteau festival is scheduled to begin June 20 through June 27, 2009. Check back soon for additional information or visit the website for the latest updates. Hours: 9am to 2pm Location: Percival's Island, Lynchburg E: holt@batteau.org W: http://batteau.org/ June 22 Discover Lynchburg Summer Camp Explore the history of Lynchburg from the 1855 Courthouse to the riverfront, picnic on Percival’s Island with animals from the Nature Zone, and listen to how early settlers navigated the James River. Discover the Point of Honor; make a floor cloth and create wood grain panels, learn to cook at an open hearth and spin and weave in the Carriage House, and play early 19th century games. Step further back in time and learn about the culture of the Eastern Woodland Native Americans, flintnap, make fire, create pottery and jewelry. Tour City Hall, the Water Treatment Facility, the Lynchburg Police Department, and the Clay Street Fire Station. This week long day camp is for students ages 9 to 12. Students will explore the history of Lynchburg at the Museum, Point of Honor, and go on field trips and picnics. Camp Dates and Hours: 8am to 1pm Admission: $100 per student, limit 25 students (Download Application) Location: Lynchburg, VA P: (434) 455-4424 E: rachel.deddens@lynchburgva.gov W: www.lynchburgmuseum.org
June 23 Amazement Square Summer Events There's something for everyone at Amazement Square! All summer workshops last 2-4 days, and are designed to fit your schedule and budget. The Character Series is for ages 3-6, and includes Pretty Princesses, Caped Crusaders, Dora the Explorer, Dyno-Mite, Lil Chefs, and Pirates! The Mad Scientist Series is for ages 7-9, and includes Get Slimed, Power Up, Motion Commotion, Blast Off!, Natural Disasters, and Going Green. The Smartest Artist Series is for ages 8-12, and includes Drawing with DaVinci, Splatters and Splotches, Piece by Piece, Japanese Art, Chinese Papermaking, Leave Your Mark, and Molded Masterpieces. All supplies are included. Prices and dates can be found here. To register, call the museum at 434-845-1888 or click here to download the registration form. Spaces are filling up fast, so be sure to register soon! Members automatically save on all workshops, and there is an additional 15% discount if you register for two or more sessions. Dates: Vary by event Hours: Vary by event Admission: Varies by event Location: Amazement Square, 27 Ninth Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504 P: (434) 845-1888 W: http://www.amazementsquare.com/programs.php?p=p-summerworkshops
June 25 Ghost Investigations Workshop Join the Seven Hills Paranormal Society as they discuss their methods of paranormal investigation typically used in ghost hunts. See if there are ghosts among us in greater Lynchburg! Register by 6/22. Ages 12 and up. Hours: 7pm to 9pm Admission: $5.00 Location: Lynchburg Parks & Recreation, Miller Center Auditorium, 301 Grove Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501 434-455-5878 P: (434) 841-1277 E: laura.kief@lynchburgva.gov W: lynchburgva.gov/Index.aspx?page=4252
June 26 Friday Cheers: Rock, Funk, & Soul Is it Friday yet? The 17th season of Friday Cheers in historic Downtown Lynchburg features a variety of bands and lots of great fun for all ages! Anyone under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. IDs ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL GUESTS. Visit the complete Friday Cheers Schedule. Hours: 5:30pm Admission: $5 Location: Lynchburg Community Market, Main Street, Downtown Lynchburg P: (434) 528-3950 W: Friday Cheers Schedule June 26 Midsummer Night Dream Learn about sounds and sights of the summer nights. It's a family affair! Register by 6/19. All ages. Hours: 7:30pm to 9pm Admission: $6.00 per family Location: Riverside Park, Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24503 P: (434)-455-5878 E: laura.kief@lynchburgva.gov W: lynchburgva.gov/Index.aspx?page=4252
June 26 Salsa Dancing Salsa Dancing every Friday night at the Dance Theatre of Lynchburg from 9pm-12pm. No smoking, no drinking, just dancing! Attend for a whirlwind of fun! Hours: Lessons 9-10pm, Dancing 10-12pm Admission: $5 Location: Dance Theatre of Lynchburg, 722 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504 P: (434) 846-6272 F: (434) 846-6210 E: lynchburgsalsa@gmail.com
Normandy D-Day is a reminder that freedom comes with a responsibility and a cost. The greatest generation never fails to remember. Will subsequent generations be willing to bear the burden?
Bedford, Virginia, 7 miles from my home is the home of the National D-Day Memorial.
In 2002 we traveled to Normandy with friends and were moved by the beautiful burial grounds of the D-Day grounds there. Here are some pictures.
1. Is the actual D-Day Memorial. 2. These were the cliffs our boys from Bedford had to climb. 3. Is it any wonder as a precentage, there were more of our Bedford boys killed here than any other town in the US. 4. Not all the beaches had the same risks. Some were easier to land on.If you look carefully, you can see the concrete barges that were connected together to form a temporary harbor the boats could land as all the other harbor areas were well fortified by the Germans. 5. D-Day Beach 6. MapWindmill in D-Day Area
Although sales are still very tenuous in the Lynchburg, VA area, we are seeing good news and it has been over the last four months. Average prices have been on the upswing for that period, number of days to sell are less and unemployment dropped for the first time in 6 months to 7.2% in April.
Lynchburg area also was the only area in Virginia to see an increase in jobs over the last year.
All good news!
How are your stats doing?
Now is a great time to buy a home.
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I've been in this crazy, fast changing business for more years than I care to admit. I service Lynchburg, Forest, Goode, Bedford City and County, Amherst, Campbell County areas! Call me!
Wow! How do you get across to someone you've never met what kind of agent you are and how you conduct your business?
I love Lynchburg and the people here. Being the best of the best is important to me! That does not mean being the top seller-it means taking the time to do my best for every customer and client I serve.
I always try to be upfront and give you the facts. I have fee appraisal experience and price a home using the same methods I was trained in to do appraisals. What good does it do to price a listing higher than it will sell for? Pricing is key in any market! Back it up with the facts! I offer a guarantee! You don't like my service, you can get out of the contract. Previous showings are exempted. No one has ever asked!
For buyers, I understand how stressful it is to move. Even if everything goes smoothly, it is still one of the most stressful times in our lives. My job is make it go off without problems, to keep you informed every step along the way. An experienced agent with a few years under their belt is key!
I know the ropes and get you through this and closed in short order, communicating every step along the way. I treat you like a friend because I hope to leave you one. Buying is stressful. My job is to make it less so and get you to closing in a house that's "home" to you!
I consider the Real Estate experience to be a personal experience so I do NOT have an assistant! If you call me, you will really get ME.
Buying or selling, I'd welcome your contact. Finding the perfect property takes time and an agent willing to spend it helping you find that perfect property. I've got the knowledge base, over 25 years of practical experience in various areas of Real Estate in the Lynchburg area from building to appraisal work to listing and selling.
More contact information is available about me off my web site www.normasells.com or my blog www.lynchburgvablog.com. I hope you'll visit me there. I have a toll free number.
Below you will find customers who have something to say about me. I always feel uncomfortable about this, but real estate is about trust and you don't know me. Perhaps you will find some comfort in their opinions!
I look forward to meeting and hearing your story!
I specialize in residential real estate and relocating buyers in Lynchburg, Bedford, Campbell, Amerst Counties and Forest and Goode, VA. I work with buyers and sellers and can help sellers find homes and relocate anywhere in the world.
Norma listed and sold two homes for us recently. We have sold homes before- but never so quickly with a minimum of hassle. She got us top dollar for our homes and we sold both almost immediately (we had offers on each within just a few days of listing). Her approach with virtual home tours available on the internet allowed us to find a buyer who purchased one of our properties long distance, from Europe. Norma is easy to work with, kept us abreast of everything, and has great attention to detail. We would use her again if we still lived in the Lynchburg area! She has our greatest recommendation.
Update-Our state has been hard hit by unemployment. We wish you were here to sell our houses- the agents here are lazy like you would not believe (actually you probably would!) and do very little.
Sarah Gregory-Marshfield,WI Kelly Villiers
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My experiences with Norma Brandsberg as a Realtor cover more that 25 yrs., and I have experienced the evolution of her skilled service throughout this period. Norma helped my family relocate to Lynchburg in 1981, and then helped us through the sale and purchase of several other homes in the area. Her skills as a Realtor range from her ability to quickly assess the needs of a family looking for a new home to her superior "hi-tech" online sales techniques which are, in my opinion, among the best of the best! I can't imagine buying or selling another home without her help! And I mean all of it!
Fay Hill-Forest, VA
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Working with Norma Brandsberg has been a dream! We were trying to sell our house on our own, and I just wasn't getting it "out there" the way I should have. I really had no idea who to market it to. We had a very unique property. Then Norma found me! She started sending us things in the mail to help us with our efforts, but she never called or hounded us. When finally I was ready to turn it over to a professional, I decided to call her. All of her mailings were done most professionally and I could see that she did all things in an excellent manner. She told me that we would have to move fast as soon Fall would be gone and she wanted to capture the beauty of the mountains with their Autumn splendor. She came out one day, took pictures, we signed a contract, which she told us we could get out of if we wanted to (unbelieveable!) and two days later she had the most beautiful website up that wonderfully captured the uniqueness and charm of our property. (She's a great photographer too!) Then 4 days later we had a buyer! I would recommend Norma to anyone. In fact, I do. She's the "only" realtor in town if you want quality, experience, excellence, and morals! Please do yourself a favor and call her if you should ever need a realtor.
Tracy & Carol Walker Big Island, VA
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If you thinking about working with Norma Brandsberg you are making a wise choice. Norma is simply the best I've ever experienced in working with a Real Estate Agent. She throws everything she has in making the sale or purchase of a home work for you. If you are like me you will find yourself drawing on her again and again for her advise in the real estate market long after the sale. If you are new to the area you will find her knowledge and understanding of the Lynchburg area extensive, insightful and accurate. Her energy and effort are amazing. I submit that you will find, as I did, a trustworthy and caring friend of the highest commitment and integrity, who also happens to be a very gifted and fine real estate agent.
Dan Mensink-Lynchburg, VA
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We haven't forgotten your kindness to us while we were in Lynchburg and if we decide to move there we will be sure to contact you. Carol O'Neill
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