Localism: Bedford City County, VA

27th Annual Centerfest in Bedford, Virginia - THIS WEEKEND - September 26 & 27

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:39:06 -0500

Looking for something to do this weekend? There are a lot of activities to choose from throughout Central Virginia including Centerfest.

If you don't want to wander too far from home, make plans to attend the 27th Annual Bedford Centerfest. The Festival start on Friday from 7pm-11pm and continues Saturday from 10am-9pm.This is one of the largest festivals in Virginia. Highlights include:

Friday Night Concert
Saturday Street Fair
Car Show
Motorcycle Show
Book Festival
Kids Activities
Art Show
Safety Fair
Artisans
Crafts
Antiques
Food Vendors

Admission during the day, Saturday Sept 27 is free. There is a Friday night concert featuring "The Worx" Band. Admission on Friday evening is $10.00 for adults, children 12 & under free. Service animals only. No pets.

Location:Centertown Bedford, Farmer's Market Washington & Center Streets

Phone: 540-586-2148

Would you like more information on Bedford, Virginia? Contact me at:

Debbie Malone, Realtor (R)

RE/MAX 1st Olympic

(434) 546-0369

Hollywood in the Hills - FREE Movie Nights in Bedford, Virginia

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:30:03 -0500

Looking for a fun family activity this summer? When was the last time you watched a movie outdoors? Hollywood in the Hills in Bedford, Virginia is a free outdoor movie program that is in its fourth season. Held on Saturdays throughout the summer at the Bedford Elementary School, the gates open at 7:00 pm. Movies are shown on the atletic field at dusk (7:30pm). In case of rain or windy conditions, the movies will be held in the Bedford Elementary gym. To get a great spot, come early. You can enjoy the sunset over the D-Day Memorial located on the hill above the school. Movies scheduled are:

July 19 -- Surf's Up
August 16 -- Happy Feet
September 20 -- We Are Marshall

Bedford Elementary School is located just off of Rte 460, follow signs for the D-Day Memorial

Posted by:

Debbie Malone, Realtor (R) RE/MAX 1st Olympic 20395 Timberlake Rd Lynchburg, VA 24502

(434) 546-0369 malone1981@aol.com

Bedford Memorial Hospital Bedford, Virginia

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:53:01 -0500

Bedford County is one of the fastest growing in Virginia. The Bedford Memorial Hospital is located in the city of Bedford, Virginia. Built in 1955, the hospital offers many of the same services found in larger, metropolitan hospitals. The hospital employs 325 people and serves about 1,600 patients annually. It specializes in women's health, OB services, outpatient surgery, geriatrics and 24-hour emergency services.

Bedford Memorial Hospital is located about 20 miles west of Lynchburg. Centra Health owns 50 percent of Bedford Memorial Hospital under an arrangement with Carilion Health System in Roanoke. The hospital operates 50 inpatient beds and 111 long-term care beds. Also on the Bedford Memorial campus is an adult day care facility wth a capacity to care for 41 adults.

The Emergency Department was awarded the prestigious Press Ganey 2005 Compass Award for outstanding performance improvement. Click on the links for more information on the hospital history or a complete list of the Bedford Memorial Hospital Staff .
For more information, contact:

Bedford Memorial Hospital
1613 Oakwood St.
P.O. Box 688, Bedford, Virginia 24523,
540-586-2441

Posted by:

Debbie Malone, Realtor RE/MAX 1st Olympic 20395 Timberlake Rd Lynchburg, VA 24502

75th Anniversary Of Historic Garden Week In Virginia April 19-27, 2008

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 09:51:13 -0600

This year marks the 75^th Anniversary of Historic Garden Week in Virginia. Over two hundred homes across Virginia will be opened to the public during this week. I've been attending this event in Lynchburg since I moved to Virginia in 1987 and it's the highlight of my spring!

Sponsored by The Lynchburg Garden Club and Hillside Garden Club, several local homes and gardens are opened to the public and it's a delight to walk through perfectly manicured gardens and beautifully decorated homes. This year, Garden Day in Lynchburg is Tuesday, April 22, 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. The following homes will be on the tour:

4411 BOONSBORO ROAD

1628 LINDEN AVENUE

1013 HARRODS COURT

1450 TRENTS FERRY ROAD

1340 WAKEFIELD ROAD

In addition, the following will be opened at no additional charge: Point of Honor and Sweet Briar House. Also open, Sandusky, The Anne Spencer Garden, Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, The Old City Cemetery, Miller Clayton Gardens.

BOX LUNCHES: Will be available again this year at Oakwood Country Club from 11am-2pm for $10 pre-paid. Advance reservations are required by calling Oakwood (434) 384-8181 ext. 101

TICKETS: Advance tickets $20, day-of-tour tickets $25, single-site admission $8. Full ticket for minors 6-12 years old $10 and $4 for single-site admission. Children 5 and under admitted free of charge. Tickets are available at the Visitors' Information Center, 216 Church St., the pharmacy at Krogers on Boonsboro Road, The Silver Thistle at Boonsboro Shopping Center and The Columns in Forest. The day of the tour, tickets will be available at Headquarters and each home. Advance tickets may be ordered with a credit card at an additional charge by accessing http://www.vagardenweek.org/.

There will be no bus service this year. For more information on ticket sales, parking, etc, contact:

The Lynchburg Chamber Visitor's Information Center
216 Church St.
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(434) 847-1811

Posted by:

Debbie Malone, Realtor RE/MAX 1st Olympic 20395 Timberlake Rd Lynchburg, VA 24502

(434)546-0369 malone1981@aol.com

January Market Update

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:31:57 -0600

January Monthly Market Update

Sales Period: January 2008

Property Type Area Liv Area Units Sold Average List Price Average Sold Price DOM

Single family Lynchburg 1951 50 166,924 161,796 89

Campbell County 1723 26 159,811 152,275 108

Bedford County 2271 36 283,409 272,219 116

Amherst County 1998 21 178,390 173,635 95

Appomattox County 1463 5 154,120 144,500 256

A total of 138 properties sold the month of January 2008. That is down a little from January 2007 when 147 properties sold. And it has taken longer for homes to sell the month of January than in previous months. Once the spring gets here there is a much better opportunity for the activity to increase.