Friday, September 24, 2010
Bike the Creeper Trail on October 16
Coast 1600 feet into Damascus via the famous Virginia Creeper Trail. Enjoy beautiful scenery of fall foliage while enjoying the cool fall breeze. Bikes, helmet, water, staff, and transportation are all provided. There will be a stop at Wendy's in Wytheville on the way and back if you would like to purchase food (not included in fee). Rain Date: Oct 23 (same time and details). Van pick-up/ drop-off available from Brambleton and Green Ridge. Online Registration and Additional Information
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Medieval Faire Schedule of Events
The Green Hill Medieval Faire is THIS WEEKEND! We've got muscicians, knights, jugglers, dancers, equestrians and much more. Saturday 10am to 6pm, and Sunday 10am to 5pm. See everything that's here on the Green Hill Medieval Faire Website!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Highland Games Events For Saturday
Visit the Green Hill Medieval Faire this Saturday and see the second annual Highland Games competition! Descriptions are below. The events competed in can vary depending on which Games you are competing in. The thrower must compete in all events in a particular competition. Below is a short description of each: NOTE: For the weight throws, stone puts, and hammer a "trig", which is similar to the toe-board used in the shot put, is used at the front of the throwing box that the thrower cannot step beyond the front of.
Open Stone Put: Open Stone Put similar to the shot put, except a stone is used that weighs usually between 16 and 22 pounds. It is called "open" style because any style of putting is allowed with the spin and glide styles being the most popular. The throwing area is a box 4'-6" wide and 7'-6" long. The thrower must keep one foot inside this area and not step over the back line or inside face of the trig or the throw is a foul.
56lb Weight for Distance: The weight can be either block or spherical shaped with links and a handle. The overall length cannot exceed 18". The weight is thrown with one hand in a throwing area 4'-6" x 9'. The thrower must keep one foot inside this area and not step over the back line or inside face of the trig or the throw is a foul.
28lb Weight for Distance: Same as the 56lb. Weight for Distance except a 28lb. weight is used.
22lb Scottish Hammer Throw: The hammer has a lead or steel head with a bamboo or rattan handle affixed through a hole in the head. The overall length cannot exceed 50". The athlete stands behind the trig with his back to the throwing area, winds the hammer around the head and releases over the shoulder. The athlete's feet must remain in a fixed position until the hammer is released. Boots with blades attached to the front of them are usually worn to keep the feet on the ground and in a fixed position.
Caber Toss: The Caber is a tree that has been cut and trimmed down so one end is slightly wider than the other. It can vary length from 16 to 22 feet and between 100 and 180 pounds. The smaller end is rounded off so it will be easy to cup in the thrower's hands. The caber is stood up for the thrower with the large end up. The thrower hoists the caber up and cups the small end in his hands. He then takes a short run with the caber and then stops and pulls the caber so that the large end hits the ground and the small end flips over and faces away from the thrower. The caber is scored for accuracy as though the thrower is facing the 12:00 position on a clock face. A judge behind the thrower calls how close to the 12:00 position the small end of the caber lands, 12:00 being a perfect toss. If the caber is not turned, a side judge calls the degrees of the angle the caber makes with the ground. Sometimes a Challenge Caber is also used which is larger than the Games Caber.
Sheaf Toss: The sheaf is a 16lb. or 20lb. burlap or plastic bag stuffed with chopped rope, straw, or mulch. The sheaf is tossed over a cross bar with a pitch fork. Three attempts are allowed at each height. If the thrower misses all three tries at one height, the he is out of the competition.
56lb Weight for Height: The weight for height is the same as used for distance except it is shorter. The weight is tossed over a cross bar with one hand. Three attempts are allowed at each height. If the thrower misses all three tries at one height, the he is out of the competition.
Open Stone Put: Open Stone Put similar to the shot put, except a stone is used that weighs usually between 16 and 22 pounds. It is called "open" style because any style of putting is allowed with the spin and glide styles being the most popular. The throwing area is a box 4'-6" wide and 7'-6" long. The thrower must keep one foot inside this area and not step over the back line or inside face of the trig or the throw is a foul.
56lb Weight for Distance: The weight can be either block or spherical shaped with links and a handle. The overall length cannot exceed 18". The weight is thrown with one hand in a throwing area 4'-6" x 9'. The thrower must keep one foot inside this area and not step over the back line or inside face of the trig or the throw is a foul.
28lb Weight for Distance: Same as the 56lb. Weight for Distance except a 28lb. weight is used.
22lb Scottish Hammer Throw: The hammer has a lead or steel head with a bamboo or rattan handle affixed through a hole in the head. The overall length cannot exceed 50". The athlete stands behind the trig with his back to the throwing area, winds the hammer around the head and releases over the shoulder. The athlete's feet must remain in a fixed position until the hammer is released. Boots with blades attached to the front of them are usually worn to keep the feet on the ground and in a fixed position.
Caber Toss: The Caber is a tree that has been cut and trimmed down so one end is slightly wider than the other. It can vary length from 16 to 22 feet and between 100 and 180 pounds. The smaller end is rounded off so it will be easy to cup in the thrower's hands. The caber is stood up for the thrower with the large end up. The thrower hoists the caber up and cups the small end in his hands. He then takes a short run with the caber and then stops and pulls the caber so that the large end hits the ground and the small end flips over and faces away from the thrower. The caber is scored for accuracy as though the thrower is facing the 12:00 position on a clock face. A judge behind the thrower calls how close to the 12:00 position the small end of the caber lands, 12:00 being a perfect toss. If the caber is not turned, a side judge calls the degrees of the angle the caber makes with the ground. Sometimes a Challenge Caber is also used which is larger than the Games Caber.
Sheaf Toss: The sheaf is a 16lb. or 20lb. burlap or plastic bag stuffed with chopped rope, straw, or mulch. The sheaf is tossed over a cross bar with a pitch fork. Three attempts are allowed at each height. If the thrower misses all three tries at one height, the he is out of the competition.
56lb Weight for Height: The weight for height is the same as used for distance except it is shorter. The weight is tossed over a cross bar with one hand. Three attempts are allowed at each height. If the thrower misses all three tries at one height, the he is out of the competition.
Learn to Matt and Frame Photographs
Join this informative class on either October 9th or November 13! Explore the basic techniques and equipment required in professionally mounting, matting, framing and presenting your work on a wall or in an exhibition for viewers to enjoy. The processes of displaying our work can make or break the outsider's impression of it, and the topics discussed in this class are extremely valuable to anyone looking to learn more about the presentation aspect of producing photography and other two-dimensional work. Fee includes supplies to mat one image not to exceed 5x7 inches. Please bring image to be matted already printed. Register Online Here
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Shag Dance Class Begins Monday!
Learn one of the most popular dances in our area! Monday nights at 7:00pm at Brambleton Center beginning next week. Learn to shag, then join the Roanoke Valley Shag Club. Couples only. Singles will be put on a wait list and matched if partners become available. Five week program. Register Online Here
Monday, September 20, 2010
Green Hill Medieval Faire THIS WEEKEND!
Roanoke County’s Green Hill Park will once again be the site for a spectacular reenactment of medieval times. Rain or shine!
Saturday: 10am to 6pm, Masquerade Ball - 5pm-6pm
Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Admission is just $5, kids under 5 are FREE
We continue this tradition with a wide variety of activities, entertainment and events and as always the quality remains unsurpassed. This yearly event allows spectators and participants to experience adventure, pageantry, magic and romance. The knights, knaves, damsels, and magicians along with many other interesting characters transform Green Hill Park into a spectacular display of history. You can explore the village yourself as the past comes to life with historic figures, entertainment, eccentric characters, jousting, swordplay, music, handcrafted arts and crafts, vendors, merchants and hearty food and drink.
This annual event held the last weekend in September has been a huge success boasting attendance of over 2,000. It is indeed a popular weekend stop and an event unlike any other held in the Roanoke Valley. This year the Highland Games athletic competition will be held on Saturday only. You can witness incredible feats of strength and endurance by some of the best athletes around. Athletes will compete in seven different categories, plus a new component entitled "The Highland Challenge". Also on Saturday at 5 PM there will be a lively and festive masquerade ball. Join us and learn the refined art of hand kissing, engage in the wooing contest and perhaps even play some medieval musical chairs.
With the help of Medieval Fantasies Company, Roanoke County’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism will bring back to life the people and times of a medieval culture. As before all faire patrons will have the opportunity to interact with the performers and learn about the history of this exciting age.
The Green Hill Medieval Faire is sponsored by Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism and Virginia Prosthetics, Inc.
For more information about this year's Medieval Faire and Highland Games at Green Hill Park, call (540) 387-6455. Clans are welcome and encouraged to attend. Download an application or call(540) 387-6078 x251.
Saturday: 10am to 6pm, Masquerade Ball - 5pm-6pm
Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Admission is just $5, kids under 5 are FREE
We continue this tradition with a wide variety of activities, entertainment and events and as always the quality remains unsurpassed. This yearly event allows spectators and participants to experience adventure, pageantry, magic and romance. The knights, knaves, damsels, and magicians along with many other interesting characters transform Green Hill Park into a spectacular display of history. You can explore the village yourself as the past comes to life with historic figures, entertainment, eccentric characters, jousting, swordplay, music, handcrafted arts and crafts, vendors, merchants and hearty food and drink.
This annual event held the last weekend in September has been a huge success boasting attendance of over 2,000. It is indeed a popular weekend stop and an event unlike any other held in the Roanoke Valley. This year the Highland Games athletic competition will be held on Saturday only. You can witness incredible feats of strength and endurance by some of the best athletes around. Athletes will compete in seven different categories, plus a new component entitled "The Highland Challenge". Also on Saturday at 5 PM there will be a lively and festive masquerade ball. Join us and learn the refined art of hand kissing, engage in the wooing contest and perhaps even play some medieval musical chairs.
With the help of Medieval Fantasies Company, Roanoke County’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism will bring back to life the people and times of a medieval culture. As before all faire patrons will have the opportunity to interact with the performers and learn about the history of this exciting age.
The Green Hill Medieval Faire is sponsored by Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism and Virginia Prosthetics, Inc.
For more information about this year's Medieval Faire and Highland Games at Green Hill Park, call (540) 387-6455. Clans are welcome and encouraged to attend. Download an application or call(540) 387-6078 x251.
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