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Long & Foster / Webber & Associates, Realtors®

480 West Jubal Early Drive, Suite 100

Winchester VA 22601

Office: (540) 662-3484 ● Toll Free: (800) 468-6619



UPDATED 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

State of Virginia at A Glance 2

Winchester / Frederick County at A Glance 3

Local Government 5

Local History 6

Virginia Driver's License 7

Vehicle Information 8

Voter Registration 10

Firearm / Boat Registration 11

Tax Information 12

Important Local Numbers / Websites 14

Health Care 17

Hotels / Temporary Housing 23

Churches 25

Transportation 27

Shopping 31

Frederick County Public Schools 33

City of Winchester Public Schools 37

Public School Enrollment Requirements 39

Private Education 40

Post Secondary Education 42

Library Systems 44

Child Day Care Centers 46

Table of Contents (continued)

Regional Parks and Recreation 47

Recreational Activities 48

Annual Events 49

Local Historic Sites 51

Local Arts 52

Newspapers (Local and National) 54

Local Radio Stations 54

Local Television Stations 55

Cable TV / Internet Providers 56

Telecommunication Providers 56

INTRODUCTION

LONG & FOSTER / WEBBER & ASSOCIATES is a growing, vibrant real estate firm. We are one of the largest offices in the Blue Ridge Association of Realtors area. We currently have a staff of 48 Associates. Among these are eight Associate Brokers, one REO Specialists, 11 Associates with the hard earned GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) designation, one CRB (Certified Residential Broker) designation, three CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), three SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) and 13 ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) designations. We also have 3 E-Pro agents, 20 agents who are multi-state licensed and 14 agents who carry their SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource).

Long & Foster / Webber & Associates is highly visible in the real estate community, having won virtually every award available from our Association. Our staff has served on the local Association’s Board of Directors and has held every office through the Association’s presidency. Our agents have been awarded: "Salesperson of the Year", "Rookie of the Year", "Realtor of the Year", "Past Appreciation", "Ethics" Award and reached “Realtor Emeritus” status. In some of these categories, we have multiple winners. The agents of Long & Foster/Webber & Associates are community oriented, working with the Chamber of Commerce, and acting as volunteers in almost every charity, including Habitat for Humanity.

As a business entity, we are clearly leaders. Our agents come from, and work with, all walks of life. We are highly trained and continue our education through weekly sessions. We have extensive backgrounds in relocation.

Long & Foster/Webber & Associates is located only minutes away from Interstate 81 which connects to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland.

We operate from a modern office building. Our ground level location with ample parking and handicapped accessibility makes access convenient for our clients.

For more information about our office, please visit us on the internet at

STATE OF VIRGINIA AT A GLANCE

Virginia is known as a "The Commonwealth" state.

Capital - Richmond

Population - According to the U.S. Census, the estimated population as of 2014 is 8,326,289.

Climate - Mild with four distinct seasons.

Location - Virginia is the gateway to the south, located midway between New York and Florida and is also referred to as the Mid-Atlantic region. Virginia is bordered by Washington, D.C. (the nation's capital), Maryland to the North, the Atlantic Ocean to the East, North Carolina and Tennessee to the South and West Virginia and Kentucky to the West.

Geography - Western Virginia is mountainous, covered by the Allegheny and Blue Ridge mountains with the great Shenandoah Valley falling between the ranges. The central piedmont region, with its rolling hills, flattens out into the sandy coastal plain toward the Atlantic Ocean.

Government - There are 95 counties, 40 independent cities and 189 incorporated towns in Virginia. Information on Virginia government is available at

WINCHESTER / FREDERICK COUNTY AT A GLANCE

Known as the “Apple Capital,” the Winchester area is one of the largest apple export regions in the country. Founded in 1732, Winchester is home to a number of historic sites, particularly those associated with the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. The City is also home to Shenandoah University, which is a comprehensive private university with approximately 4,000 students. Winchester serves as the regional center of business, industry, and commerce for the Northern Shenandoah Valley.

BASIC FACTS

POPULATION: (Census Bureau estimate 2015)

Winchester: 27,284

Frederick County: 83,199

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: (Census Bureau 2010-2014 American Community Survey 5-year Profile)

Winchester: $44,731

Frederick County: $68,719

LAND AREA IN SQUARE MILES: (according to 2010 US Census)

Winchester: 9.23

Frederick County: 413.50

CLIMATE:

Winchester and Frederick County enjoy four distinctly beautiful seasons, with people from surrounding metropolitan areas flocking to view breathtaking displays of fall foliage and spring blossoms. The average high/low temperatures in July are 85°/65°, while the average high/low temperatures in January are 40°/23°. The average yearly precipitation is 38" of rain and 24" of snow.

A terrain rich in variety adds to the beauty of the area. In the eastern portion of the county, the mostly urban area is relatively level with some rolling grazing lands. Apple and peach orchards occupy most of the central portion of the county. West of Little North Mountain, the lands are more mountainous. There is some farming in the valleys between the mountains. The highest point in the county is 2,615 feet and the lowest point is 500 feet.

WARDROBE:

A four-season wardrobe is required in the Frederick County / City of Winchester area even though the climate is moderate.

SPRING AND FALL: Suits, dresses, skirts, slacks in medium weight fabrics; an outer coat, jacket or raincoat and umbrella for cool or rainy days.

SUMMER: Cottons, linens, synthetic blends; sweater, jacket, raincoat, or umbrella sometimes required.

WINTER: Wool suits, dresses, slacks and overcoats; boots, gloves, hats for cool or snowy days.

CITY OF WINCHESTER GOVERNMENT

The City of Winchester is organized under the Council-Manager form of government. The governing body, the Common Council, is elected by voters under a ward system, which is defined in Section Four of the Winchester City Charter. The Council is comprised of a nine (9) member body. Two (2) council members are elected from each of the four (4) wards and the Mayor is elected at large. The members serve staggered four-year terms with an election occurring every two (2) years. For more information, visit

FREDERICK COUNTY GOVERNMENT

The Office of the County Administrator is the highest level management office of the Frederick County government. The County Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer of Frederick County. The county is governed by an elected Board of Supervisors composed of seven members, one from each magisterial district and one chairman-at-large. Supervisors are elected to four (4) year terms which are staggered at two (2) year intervals. For more information, visit co.frederick.va.us

LOCAL HISTORY

Winchester and Frederick County was once Shawnee Indian camping grounds to which Pennsylvania Quakers came to settle in 1732. The town was named Frederick Town after Frederick, father of George III of England. In 1752 the name was changed to Winchester in honor of the ancient English capital.

In the mid-1700's, Frederick County became the military and political training ground for George Washington, who came here at the age of sixteen to survey the lands of Thomas, the Sixth Lord Fairfax. Washington built Fort Loudoun during the French and Indian War and, at twenty-six, was elected to his first public office as the county's representative to the House of Burgesses. During the Revolutionary War, Daniel Morgan's Rifleman from Frederick County were among the first who came to Washington's aid against the British.

Winchester was a strategic prize of great importance during the Civil War. The area became the scene of six battles during the Civil War, and the city itself changed flags around seventy times during the four year conflict. General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson demonstrated his military leadership in the Valley Campaign.

Winchester has long been known as the "Apple Capital" as it is surrounded by vast orchards, which constitutes one of the largest apple export markets of the nation. Winchester is known for its annual spring event, the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, which draws crowds in excess of 250,000 each year.

Additional information about the history of Winchester can be found at the Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society website.

APPLYING FOR A VIRGINIA DRIVER'S LICENSE

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles contact information: By phone at 1-888-337-4782 or (804) 497-7100 or online at dmv.state.va.us

Residency Requirements

Within 60 days of moving here, you must obtain a Virginia driver's license. However, if you hold a commercial driver's license (CDL), you must obtain a Virginia CDL within 30 days.

If you are age 19 or older and you hold a valid driver's license issued by a U.S. state or territory, a Canadian province, France or Germany, you may not be required to: 1) take the two-part knowledge exam or the road skills test; 2) show proof of successful completion of a driver education course or hold a learner's permit for 60 days. However, you must pass a vision screening test.

If you are age 19 or older and you hold a valid driver's license issued by a country other than Canada, France or Germany, you may not be required to show proof of successful completion of driver education or hold a learner's permit for 30 days. However, you must pass the two-part knowledge exam, road skills test and a vision screening.

You must possess your driver's license for at least 60 days prior to obtaining a Virginia driver's license. If your current driver's license does not display an issue date, you will be required to provide proof of the date of issue (i.e. driver's transcript).

If your license has been suspended or revoked by another state, a Virginia license may not be issued until your driving record in that state is cleared and you meet Virginia requirements.

If you are from out-of-state and posses a valid driver's license, DMV may exchange your out-of-state driver's license for a Virginia driver's license if you meet the identity, legal presence, residency, and social security requirements and Virginia's driver education requirements, if applicable.

Identification

In order to obtain a Virginia driver's license, you must provide:

• Two proofs of identity

• One proof of Virginia residency

• One proof of legal presence in U.S.

• One proof of your social security number, if applicable

Note: DMV may require additional documents.

Fees (as of 12/1/2012):

Driver’s license only ($4 per year) (minimum $20) $32.00

Motorcycle Class (per year) $2.00

WHAT TO DO FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Moving To Virginia:

Step 1: Obtain VA auto insurance. If insurance is not an option, pay a $500 uninsured motor vehicle fee. This fee does not provide insurance coverage but does allow you to register and operate your vehicle in Virginia for one year.

Step 2: Have the vehicle(s) inspected immediately (there is no grace period)

Step 3: Go to VA DMV to apply for a VA Driver's License, title your vehicle in VA, register your vehicle, and acquire license plates (within 30 days). You can also register to vote at the DMV.

Step 4: Register your vehicle(s) with the city or county in which you reside (within 45 days or penalty fees will apply).

Vehicle Inspection

Before operating a vehicle in Virginia, it must pass an annual safety inspection and display a valid safety inspection sticker. Vehicles must be inspected every 12 months by a certified inspector. If the vehicle does not pass inspection, it will receive a rejection sticker. You will have 15 days to repair the problems found by the inspector and have the vehicle inspected again. An inspection fee will be charged by the inspector. To find safety inspection stations, contact VA State Police at (804) 674-6774 or visit vsp. .

Title Your Vehicle in Virginia

To register your vehicle in Virginia and obtain license plates, you must first title your vehicle within 30 days of moving to Virginia. The title fees are as follows:

Original title $10.00

Substitute title $10.00

Replacement title (with no changes) $10.00

Supplemental lien title $10.00

You may also have to pay 4.10% sales and use tax based on the sale price of the vehicle, with a minimum charge of $75.00 (only if not paid in another state or you are exempt). An additional $64 fee applies to electric vehicles, excluding mopeds.

Register Your Vehicle and Acquire License Plates

After you have insured and titled your vehicle, register it at any Virginia DMV customer service center within 30 days of moving to Virginia. Your registration fee is determined by:

• the empty weight or gross weight of your vehicle,

• the type of license plate you purchase, and

• the period of time (one or two years) you choose to register your vehicle

One year registration fees are as follows (as of 1/1/13):

Passenger (4,000 lbs. or less) $40.75

Passenger (4,001 lbs. or more) $45.75

Pickup Truck (4,000 lbs. or less gross weight) $40.75

Pickup Truck (4,001 lbs. or more gross weight) $45.75

Pickup Truck (6,501 - 7,500 lbs. gross weight) $51.75

Motorcycle $28.75

A two-year registration costs twice the annual fee and provides added convenience for customers. However, the two-year renewal option is not available for vehicles with a gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more, vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan or uninsured vehicles.

As a courtesy, DMV will mail renewal reminders to you prior to the expiration date of your registration. To receive reminders on time, be sure to update your address with DMV. You can renew your vehicle registration online, by telephone, or by mail.

Obtain a Local Sticker or Decal from Your Locality

The locality in which you live (city or county) may require you to register the vehicle within 30 days of moving there. Contact your locality to find information for your local Commissioner of the Revenue, Treasurer or Director of Finance.

VOTER REGISTRATION

To register to vote in Virginia, you must:

• Be a citizen of the United States

• Be 18 years of age by the next general election

• Be a resident of Virginia

• Must provide your social security number

• Have had your rights restored if you have ever been convicted of a felony

• Have had capacity restored if you have ever been declared mentally incapacitated by a Circuit Court

How to Register To Vote:

In order to become registered to vote, you must fill out the Virginia Voter Registration Form. This can be done:

• In Person - at the Office of the General Registrar of Voters in the County Administration Complex at 107 North Kent Street in Winchester or at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on Valley Pike in Kernstown.

• By Mail - Pick up an application at the local library, the U.S. Post Office, the DMV, Rouss City Hall in Winchester, or the County Administration Complex. An application can also be downloaded at . Once the application is completed, mail it to:

Winchester City: Frederick County:

Voter Registration Voter Registration

City of Winchester County Administration Complex

107-A N. East Lane 107 N. Kent Street, Ste 102

Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22601

(540) 545-7910 (540) 665-5600

FIREARM REGISTRATION

Contact the Virginia State Police for information on restrictions and/or use and possession, which may be found under the conservation laws. With the exception of machine guns, firearms are not registered in Virginia. Further information can be found at vsp.state.va.us or by calling (804) 674-2000.

BOAT REGISTRATION

Under federal law, all motorized boats must be registered in the state of principal use. Virginia requires all boats propelled by machinery of any kind to be registered and numbered. The registration fee is based on the length of the boat. Boats with a valid number from another state may be used on a temporary basis only.

An annual personal property tax based on the original cost less depreciation is charged on boats in Virginia. See Taxes (Personal Property) for the cost per $100.00.

All boat operators 30 years old or younger must have a boating safety certificate. And all personal watercraft (PWC) operators must also taking a boating safety course, regardless of age.

TAXES

Real Estate Taxes

Real estate property taxes are due twice a year (June 5 and December 5)

|Location |$ Amount Assessed per $100 |Phone # |

|Winchester |$.91 |667-1815 |

|Frederick County |$.51 |665-5681 |

|Middletown1 |$.065 |869-2226 |

|Stephens City2 |$.106 |869-3087 |

|Clarke County |$.53 |955-5108 |

|Berryville3 |$.116 |955-1099 |

|Warren County |$.59 |635-2651 |

|Front Royal4 |$.11 |635-7799 |

|Shenandoah County |$.51 |459-6170 |

The above tax schedule is subject to change by action of the appropriate government bodies at various times throughout the year. Call for an update.

Notations:

1 Middletown residents pay Middletown Assessment plus Frederick County Assessment

2 Stephens City residents pay Stephens City Assessment plus Frederick County Assessment

3 Berryville residents pay Berryville Assessment plus Clarke County Assessment

4 Front Royal residents pay Front Royal Assessment plus Warren County Assessment

Personal Property Taxes

Personal property taxes are due twice a year (June 5 and December 5). Personal property includes all vehicles, aircraft, heavy construction machinery, office furniture and equipment.

|Location |$ Amount Assessed per $100 |Phone # |

|Winchester |$4.50 |667-1815 |

|Frederick County |$4.86 |665-5681 |

|Middletown |$1.25 |869-2226 |

|Stephens City |$1.00 |869-3087 |

|Clarke County |$4.81 |955-5108 |

|Berryville |$1.00 |955-1099 |

|Warren County |$4.00 |635-2651 |

|Front Royal |$.64 |635-7799 |

|Shenandoah County |$3.15 |459-6170 |

TAXES (continued)

Virginia Sales Tax: 5.3%

Additional Meals & Lodging Tax:

Front Royal Meals: 4% Lodging: 6%

City of Winchester Meals: 5% Lodging: 5%

Warren County Meals: 4% Lodging: 2%

IMPORTANT LOCAL NUMBERS / WEBSITES

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|Name of Business/Address |Phone # |Website |

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|AREA CODE - Winchester & Frederick County |540 | |

|Chamber of Commerce | | |

|(Top of Virginia Regional Chamber) |662-4118 | |

|407 South Loudoun Street | | |

|Driver's Licenses (Div. of Motor Vehicles-VA) | | |

|Winchester Location |(804) 497-7100 |dmv.state.va.us |

|4050 Valley Pike | | |

|Economic Development Commission |667-1815 |econ |

|15 North Cameron Street | | |

|Employment Commission (Virginia) |722-3415 |vec.winchester |

|100 Premier Place | | |

|Emergency Phone Numbers | | |

|Fire, Police & Rescue Squad |9-1-1 | |

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|Winchester City Police Dept.(non-emergency) |662-4131 | |

|231 E. Piccadilly St., Ste 310 | | |

|Winchester Fire & Rescue (Non-emergency) |662-2298 | |

|231 E. Piccadilly St., Ste 330 | | |

|Frederick County Sheriff Dept.(non-emergency) |667-5770 | |

|5 N. Kent Street | | |

|Frederick County Fire & Rescue (non-emergency) |665-5618 | |

|1080 Coverstone Drive | | |

|Government Offices | | |

|Frederick County |665-5600 |co.frederick.va.us |

|5 N. Kent Street | | |

|City of Winchester |667-1815 | |

|Health Department | | |

|Frederick/Winchester Health Department |722-3470 |vdh. |

|10 Baker Street | | |

|Hospital and Medical | | |

|Winchester Medical Center |536-8000 | |

|1840 Amherst Street | | |

|Emergency Room |536-8700 | |

|Urgent Care |536-2232 | |

|607 East Jubal Early Drive | | |

|Physician Referral Service |536-8877 | |

|1840 Amherst Street | | |

|Internet Providers | | |

|Verizon |800-837-4966 | |

|Winchester Wireless |540-722-9688 | |

|Wild Blue |866-974-7174 | |

|Hughes Net |888-408-3137 | |

|LONG & FOSTER / WEBBER & ASSOCIATES, | | |

|REALTORS | | |

|480 W. Jubal Early Dr., #100, Winchester |540-662-3484 | |

|Toll Free |800-468-6619 | |

|Newspapers (local) | | |

|Northern Virginia Daily |662-5868 | |

|210 S. Braddock St., Ste 200 | | |

|The Winchester Star |667-3200 | |

|2 N. Kent Street | | |

|Parks & Recreation | | |

|Frederick County Parks & Recreation |665-5678 |co.frederick.va.us/parks |

|107 N. Kent Street | | |

|Winchester Parks & Recreation |662-4946 |parks |

|1001 E. Cork Street | | |

|Post Office (Winchester & Frederick Co) |800-275-8777 | |

|Local Branches: | | |

|340 N. Pleasant Valley Road (Winchester) |545-7957 | |

|132 N. Loudoun St. (Winchester) |545-8415 | |

|2546 Martinsburg Pk, Ste 2 (Stephenson) |667-3696 | |

|5071 Main Street (Stephens City) |868-2783 | |

|1164 Brucetown Rd (Clearbrook) |667-1374 | |

|6819 Northwestern Pk (Gore) |858-3134 | |

|6654 N. Frederick Pike (Cross Junction) |888-3281 | |

|7922 Main St (Middletown) |869-1627 | |

|2112 Star Tannery Rd (Star Tannery) |465-8083 | |

|Public Library (Handley Regional Library) | | |

|Branches: | | |

|Handley Library (Winchester) |662-9041 | |

|100 W. Piccadilly Street | | |

|Bowman Library (Stephens City) |869-9000 | |

|871 Tasker Road | | |

|Clarke County Library (Berryville) |955-5144 | |

|101 Chalmers Court, Ste. C | | |

|Schools (Public) - Administration | | |

|Frederick County Board of Education |662-3888 |frederick.k12.va.us |

|1415 Amherst Street | | |

|Winchester City Board of Education |667-4253 |wps.k12.va.us |

|12 N. Washington Street | | |

|Telephone Company | | |

|Verizon | | |

|Residential Service |800-837-4966 | |

|Business Service |800-826-2355 | |

|Transportation | | |

|WinTran (Winchester public transit system) |667-1815 | |

|301 East Cork Street | | |

|Winchester Regional Airport |662-5786 | |

|491 Airport Road | | |

|TV Cable / Satellite | | |

|Comcast Digital Cable |800-934-6489 | |

|Direct TV |888-777-2454 | |

|Dish Network |800-823-4929 | |

|Verizon |800-837-4966 | |

|Utilities | | |

|Water and Sewer | | |

|City of Winchester (Rouss City Hall) |667-1815 | |

|15 N. Cameron Street | | |

|Frederick County Sanitation Authority |868-1061 |fcsa- |

|315 Tasker Road | | |

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|Electric | | |

|Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op |450-0111 |svec.coop |

|3463 Valley Pike | | |

|Rappahannock Electric Co-op |800-552-3904 |myrec.coop |

| | | |

|Natural Gas | | |

|Shenandoah Gas/Washington Gas Company |869-1111 | |

| |800-566-7436 | |

|Voter Registration | | |

|City of Winchester |545-7910 | |

|107-A North East Lane | | |

|Frederick County |665-5600 |co.frederick.va.us/voter |

|107 N. Kent Street, Ste 102 | | |

VALLEY HEALTH CARE

Valley Health is a nonprofit organization serving the healthcare needs of residents in the tri-state areas of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. It is comprised of 6 hospitals and 3 urgent care centers with over 5,300 employees and a medical staff of over 500. There are a total of 610 in-patient beds and 166 long-term care beds among 6 the hospitals.

The mission statement of Valley Health is "Serving our Community by Improving Health" and their vision is "One System – One Purpose: Leading with Innovative Healthcare"

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|HOSPITALS AFFILIATED WITH VALLEY HEALTH |

|Hampshire Memorial Hospital |War Memorial Hospital |

|363 Sunrise Blvd. |1 Healthy Way |

|Romney, WV 26757 |Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 |

|(304) 822-4561 |(304) 258-1234 |

|Page Memorial Hospital |Warren Memorial Hospital |

|200 Memorial Drive |1000 N. Shenandoah Avenue |

|Luray, VA 22835 |Front Royal, VA 22630 |

|(540) 743-4561 |(540) 636-0300 |

|Shenandoah Memorial Hospital |Winchester Medical Center |

|759 S. Main Street |1840 Amherst Street |

|Woodstock, VA 22664 |Winchester, VA 22601 |

|(540) 459-1100 |(540) 536-8000 |

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|VALLEY HEALTH URGENT / QUICK CARE CENTERS |

|Valley Health Urgent Care |Valley Health Quick Care |

|607 E. Jubal Early Drive |33820 Old Valley Pike #2 |

|Winchester, VA 22601 |Strasburg, VA 22657 |

|(540) 536-2232 |(540) 459-1310 |

|Valley Health Urgent Care |Valley Health Urgent Care |

|120 Commerce Street |97 Administrative Drive |

|Front Royal, VA 22630 |Martinsburg, WV 25403 |

|(540) 635-0700 |(304) 350-3200 |

VALLEY HEALTH AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:

• Angioplasty

• Audiology

• Cancer Cure (see Oncology)

• Cardiology

Cardiopulmonary Lab

Electrocardiography

Coronary Angioplasty

Cardiac Catheterization

Open Heart Surgery

Cardiac Rehabilitation

• Critical Care

• Dentistry

• Dermatology

• Detoxification (Drugs and Alcohol)

• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiological Services

CT Scanning

Ultrasonography

Radioisotopes

• Emergency Medicine

• Endocrinology

• Family Practice

• General Surgery

• Gynecology

• Home Health

• Internal Medicine

• Lithotripsy

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging

• Medical Education

• Neurology

Neuro Special Care

• Nuclear Medicine

• Nutrition Services

• Obstetrics/ Gynecology

• Occupational Therapy

• Oncology/ Hematology

Chemotherapy

Radiation Oncology

• Ophthalmology

• OPTIFAST Weight Control

• Oral Surgery

• Orthopedic Surgery

• Otolaryngology

• Outpatient Surgery

• Pediatrics

• Pediadontics

• Pharmacy

• Physical Therapy

• Plastic Surgery

• Premature and Well Baby Nurseries

• Psychiatry

• Recreational Therapy

• Rehabilitation

• Renal Dialysis

• Respiratory Therapy

• Rheumatology

• Speech Therapy

• Social Services

• Thoracic/ Cardiovascular Surgery

• Urology

Neurosurgery

Neuro/Stroke Rehabilitation

Winchester Medical Center is rated "high performing" in nine specialties by U.S. News & World Report. Those specialties are:

• Cardiology & Heart Surgery

• Diabetes & Endocrinology

• Orthopedics

• Geriatrics

• Gastroenterology & GI Surgery

• Nephrology

• Neurology & Neurosurgery

• Pulmonology

• Urology

VALLEY HEALTH Accolades/ RANKINGS

A few of the accolades from recent years are as follows:

2014-15 – Winchester Medical Center recognized as a Best Regional Hospital by

U. S. News & World Report and ranked among the top five hospitals in Virginia by the rating agency.

November 2012 -Winchester Medical Center (WMC) awarded "A" rating by national Hospital Safety Group for patient safety

July 2012 - WMC rated the sixth "Best Overall Hospital" in Virginia and was rated the "top" hospital in the Shenandoah Valley by U.S. News & World Report

February 2012 - WMC ranked among the nation's "Best Regional Hospitals for 2011-2012" by U.S. News & World Report

July 2011 - WMC is first hospital in Virginia to receive Heart Failure Accreditation

May 2011 - WMC ranked among the top 10 percent of the most recommended hospitals in America by patients. For 3rd Qtr. 2009 to 2nd Qtr. 2010, WMC had the third highest recommendation score among 175 hospitals in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and DC.

March 2011 - WMC selected as one of 10 U.S. sites to use robotic catheter technology in FDA clinical trial.

November 2010 - WMC Cardiovascular Unit receives Beacon Award for critical care excellence

November 2010 - WMC rated top 5% in nation by patients and ahead of every hospital in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia.

As health care providers since the turn of the century, they maintain their founding ideal ~ to provide the highest quality health care with small town compassion. They call it “excellence with a personal touch”. In support of their commitment to quality, they voluntarily submit to a review of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The Commission has consistently awarded them full accreditation, a recognition bestowed on only one out of four hospitals nationally.

VALLEY HEALTH

HEALTH, WELLNESS AND PREVENTION SERVICES

For more information on any of the following programs, please call 1-800-662-7831.

Disease Management:

❖ Community Case Management (for homebound patients)

❖ Congestive Heart Failure Clinic

❖ EPO Clinic/EECP/SEEK/Anticoag

❖ Faith Community Nursing

❖ Infusion Center

❖ Stroke Program

❖ Wound Care Center

Community Health Education:

❖ CPR

❖ Diabetes Management

❖ Dietitian Counseling

❖ First Aid Classes

❖ Infant Massage

❖ Mind Aerobics (class on age-related changes)

❖ Ripples (Networking for women with cancer)

❖ Safe Sitter Program

❖ Wellspring Series

Screening:

❖ Blood Pressure

❖ Bone Density

❖ Brain Tumor

❖ Heart Attack Risk Program

❖ Lab Screening

Support Group (for patients & families affected by chronic diseases):

❖ Alzheimer's Support

❖ Amputee Support

❖ Arthritis Support

❖ Bariatric Surgery Support

❖ Breast Cancer Support

❖ Care Givers Support

❖ Diabetes Support

❖ Low Vision Support

❖ Man To Man (prostrate cancer)

❖ Mended Hearts (Heart Surgery)

❖ Parkinson's Support

❖ Quit For Good (Smoking)

❖ Young Breast Cancer Survivors

❖ Young Diabetes Support

Transition Programs:

❖ Bariatric Exercise Component

❖ Cardiac - Movin' Forward

❖ Cardiopulmonary Rehab

❖ Fit For Surgery (fitness program to prepare for surgery)

❖ Habits Not Diets

❖ Home Health (intermittent home medical care)

❖ Keep It Off (maintaining weight loss)

❖ Outpatient Rehab

❖ Weigh 2 GO (class on diet & exercise)

OTHER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

IN THE REGION

Other major health care facilities in the region include:

❖ VA Medical Center also known as the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) provides medical support for military veterans and is located in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The hospital consists of 69 acute care beds plus 178 Nursing beds and 312 domiciliary care beds. The center serves 126,000 veterans in West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania and offer a comprehensive range of services. They are located at 510 Butler Avenue in Martinsburg. Their phone number is 800-817-3807 and website is martinsburg..

❖ Virginia Department of Health - The mission of the Frederick/Winchester Health Department is to achieve and maintain optimum personal and community health by emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, emergency preparedness and environmental protection. They are located at 10 Baker Street in Winchester. Their phone number is (540) 722-3470 and their website is vdh.lhd/lordfairfax.

❖ University of Virginia Health System is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. UVA Health System includes a 604-bed hospital, level I trauma center, nationally recognized cancer and heart centers and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia. The main hospital is located at 1215 Lee Street in Charlottesville. The main phone number is 434-924-3627 and their website is .

❖ Northwestern Community Services offers an array of outpatient, case management and emergency programs that are designed to enhance the quality of life for both children and adults affected by emotional/behavioral disorders, mental illness, substance abuse and mental retardation and developmental disabilities (MR/DD). They have offices in Winchester, Front Royal, Woodstock and Luray. The office in Winchester is located at 158 Front Royal Pike, Suite 200. Their phone number is (540) 667-8888 and website is .

Included in the benefits of living near a major metropolitan area is easy access to some of the most comprehensive medical care facilities in the country. Among those are:

❖ Children’s Hospital National Medical Center is located in Washington, D.C. and has some of the nation’s best pediatric physicians on staff.

❖ Georgetown and George Washington University, among others, are staffed by leading specialists in all fields of medicine and research.

TEMPORARY HOUSING

Because of a higher ratio of homeowners in this area than in most parts of the county, there are very few rental houses or temporary lodging options. For your convenience, information on area motels has been included. For longer-term temporary housing please, call your Long & Foster/ Webber & Associates realtor at (540) 662-3484.

LOCAL HOTELS

| | | |

|NAME |ADDRESS / PHONE # |WEBSITE |

|(listed alphabetically) | | |

|Aloft Winchester |1055 Millwood Pike (Rt. 50 East) |alofthotels |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 | |

| |(540) 678-1368 | |

|Candlewood Suites |1135 Millwood Pike | |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 | |

| |(540) 667-8323 | |

|Comfort Inn |1601 Martinsburg Pike | |

| |Winchester, VA 22603 | |

| |(540) 667-8894 | |

|Country Inn & Suites |141 Kernstown Commons Blvd. | |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 | |

| |(540) 869-7657 | |

|Courtyard Winchester Medical Center |300 Marriott Drive | |

| |Winchester, VA 22603 | |

| |(540) 678-8822 | |

|Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott |250 Front Royal Pike | |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 | |

| |(540) 665-8881 | |

|Hampton Inn |1204 Berryville Avenue |hamptoninn3. |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 | |

| |(540) 678-4000 | |

|Hampton Inn Winchester - University/Mall |1655 Apple Blossom Drive |hamptoninn3. |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 | |

| |(540) 667-8011 | |

|Hilton Garden Inn |120 Wingate Drive | |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 | |

| |(540) 722-8881 | |

|Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Winchester |142 Fox Ridge Lane | |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 | |

| |(540) 667-7050 | |

|Holiday Inn Winchester Southeast - Historic Gateway |333 Front Royal Pike | |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 | |

| |(540) 667-3300 | |

|Sleep Inn & Suites |140 Costello Drive | |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 | |

| |(540) 667-7636 | |

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|The George Washington Hotel (A Wyndham Historic |103 East Piccadilly Street |hotels |

|Hotel) |Winchester, VA 22601 | |

| |(540) 678-4700 | |

|Towne Place Suites Winchester |170 Getty Lane | |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 | |

| |(540) 722-2722 | |

|Travelodge |160 Front Royal Pike | |

| |(I-81, exit 313) | |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 | |

| |(540) 665-0685 | |

|Winchester Executive Suites, LLC |2971 Valley Avenue | |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 | |

|(extended stay furnished lofts, condos & townhouses) |(540) 667-7386 | |

|Wingate by Wyndham Winchester |150 Wingate Drive | |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 | |

| |(540) 678-4283 | |

CHURCHES

Listed below is a sampling of various churches in the area by denomination

|ASSEMBLY OF GOD |

|Abundant Life Church |700 Aylor Road, Stephens City |869-7442 |

|Woodbine Assembly of God |626 Rest Church Rd, Clearbrook |662-2471 |

|BAPTIST |

|Berryville Baptist Church |114 Academy Street, Berryville |955-1423 |

|First Baptist Church |205 W. Piccadilly St, Winchester |662-5367 |

|First Baptist Church |141 N. Washington St, Winchester |662-5367 |

|Greenway Spirit and Word |1275 Tasker Road, Stephens City |868-9110 |

|Mt. Carmel Baptist Church |1317 S. Pleasant Valley Rd, Winchester |667-6532 |

|Rosedale Baptist Church |2581 Northwestern Pike, Winchester |662-8873 |

|Calvary Baptist Church |844 Amherst Street, Winchester |667-2323 |

|BIBLE |

|Fellowship Bible Church |3217 Middle Road, Winchester |662-7743 |

|Valley Bible Church |578 Double Church Road, Stephens City |869-7112 |

|BRETHREN |

|Blue Ridge Grace Brethren |1025 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester |667-9399 |

|Grace Brethren Church |143 Greenwood Rd., Winchester |662-6360 |

|Grace Community Church |2333 Roosevelt Blvd. , Winchester |662-3300 |

|CATHOLIC |

|Sacred Heart Catholic Church |130 Keating Drive, Winchester |662-5858 |

|St. Bridget of Ireland Catholic Church |1020 W. Main Street, Berryville |955-9040 |

|CHRISTIAN |

|Living Waters Christian Fellowship |4137 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester |542-1880 |

|New Covenant Christian |184 Miracle Way, Winchester |665-2022 |

|DISCIPLES OF CHRIST |

|Christian Church Disciples of Christ |75 Merrimans Lane, Winchester |662-1334 |

|MISSIONARY ALLIANCE |

|New Hope Alliance Church |2311 Papermill Rd, Winchester |722-4057 |

|CHURCH OF CHRIST |

|Church of Christ at Mtn View |153 Narrow Lane, Winchester |869-2244 |

|New Life Christian Church |2930 Middle Road, Winchester |723-0030 |

|CHURCH OF GOD |

|Winchester Church of God |2080 N. Frederick Pike, Winchester |667-8017 |

|JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS |

|Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day |399 Apple Pie Ridge Road, Winchester |662-3355 |

|Saints | | |

|CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH |

|Congregational Christian |2908 Middle Road, Winchester |722-4949 |

|Fellowship Church | | |

|EPISCOPAL |

|Grace Episcopal |110 N. Church Street, Berryville |955-1610 |

|St. Mary's Episcopal |219 N. Buckmarsh Street, Berryville |955-3397 |

|St. Paul’s Church-on-the-Hill |1527 Senseny Rd. |667-8110 |

|GREEK ORTHODOX |

|Dormition of the Virgin Mary Orthodox |1700 Amherst Street, Winchester |667-1416 |

|LUTHERAN |

|Grace Evangelical Lutheran |26 W. Boscawen Street, Winchester |662-6678 |

|St. John's Lutheran |3623 Back Mountain Rd., Winchester |877-9407 |

|Trinity Evangelical Lutheran |810 Fairfax Street, Stephens City |869-4019 |

|Our Savior Lutheran |2800 Millwood Pike, Winchester |667-1459 |

|MENNONITE |

|Stephens City Mennonite |5540 Valley Pike, Stephens City |869-5037 |

|METHODIST |

|Braddock Street United |115 Wolfe Street, Winchester |667-3366 |

|Methodist | | |

|First United Methodist Church |308 N. Braddock Street, Winchester |662-3151 |

|Gainesboro United Methodist |351 Gainesboro Road, Winchester |888-1492 |

|Kernstown United Methodist |3239 Valley Pike, Winchester |667-7298 |

|Market Street United Methodist |131 S. Cameron Street, Winchester |662-6709 |

|Stephens City United Methodist |5291 Main Street, Stephens City |869-2348 |

|NAZARENE |

|Winchester Church of Nazarene |180 Nazarene Drive, Winchester |662-5165 |

|NON-DENOMINATIONAL |

|Greenway Spirit and Word Fellowship |1275 Tasker Road, Stephens City |868-9110 |

|Grace Downtown |168 N. Loudoun Street |514-8297 |

|PENTECOSTAL |

|United Pentecostal Church |189 Parson Court, Winchester |662-2562 |

|PRESBYTERIAN |

|First Presbyterian |116 S. Loudoun Street, Winchester |662-3824 |

|Opequon Presbyterian |217 Opequon Church Lane, Winchester |662-1843 |

|Sherando Presbyterian |751 Fairfax Pike, Stephens City |869-9088 |

|SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST |

|Seventh Day Adventist |1508 Valley Avenue, Winchester |665-0527 |

|UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST |

|Centenary Reformed United |202 S. Cameron Street, Winchester |662-9067 |

|Church of Christ | | |

TRANSPORTATION

HIGHWAYS SERVING THE WINCHESTER/FREDERICK COUNTY AREA:

Interstate 81 (North-South

Interstate 66 (East-West)

US 50 (East-West)

US 11 (North-South)

US 522 (Northwest-Southeast)

VA Primary 7 (East)

VA Primary 37 (Western Bypass)

DISTANCE FROM WINCHESTER AREA TO MAJOR CITIES

| | |Avg. Driving Time (Hours)* |Avg. Flight Time (Hours) |

|City |Miles | | |

|Atlanta, GA |608 |15 hours |1 hour 40 minutes |

|Baltimore, MD |46 |1 hour |20 minutes |

|Boston, MA |439 |9 hours |1 hour 10 minutes |

|Charlotte, NC |386 |8 hours 45 minutes |1 hour 10 minutes |

|Dallas, TX |1319 |30 hours 45 minutes |3 hours |

|Los Angeles, CA |2631 |57 hours 30 minutes |5 hours |

|Miami, FL |1075 |29 hours 30 minutes |2 hours 20 minutes |

|New York, NY |233 |4 hours 45 minutes |1 hour |

|Philadelphia, PA |133 |3 hours |35 minutes |

|Richmond, VA |116 |3 hours 30 minutes |39 minutes |

*Based upon average driving speed of 55 mph.

SOURCE: Official Airline Guide and Rand McNally Road Atlas.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

WinTran

Winchester Transit (also known as WinTran) provides local bus and trolley service throughout the City of Winchester. A complimentary para-transit service is also offered to qualified individuals. All WinTran buses and trolleys are wheelchair accessible. A free bike rack that will hold up to 2 bikes is available on the front of all buses for use by bus patrons. Bikes can be loaded and unloaded at most stops. For further information call 667-1815 or visit transit

RideSmart

Residents of the City of Winchester and the counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, Warren and Fauquier who commute to Northern Virginia and the DC Metropolitan area can utilize RideSmart which offers ride-sharing assistance for Northern Shenandoah Valley commuters. This free ride-matching service helps users connect with commuters who have similar schedules or travel patterns. Carpooling and van pooling are the two options offered. For further information call (540) 635-4146 or visit their website

Commuter Connections

This is a network of northern Virginia, DC and Maryland commuter organizations coordinated by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. This service is referred to as Ridesharing since two or more persons travel together in a car or van. Benefits include: lowered commuter costs, reduced congestion, access to use of HOV lanes, and conservation of energy. This organization serves Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. For further information, call 800-745-RIDE or visit their website

PORT SERVICE

Port Service is provided by the Virginia Inland Port, 15 miles south of Winchester in Warren County on Route 522/340 just 1.5 miles North of the I-66 interchange. This innovative facility provides transfer of ocean-going cargo.

PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE

The following companies provide package delivery services from Winchester-Frederick County. For information on various locations and hours, visit their websites or call their toll free number.

Federal Express - 1-800-463-3339

UPS (United Parcel Service) - 1-800-742-5877

USPS (United States Postal Service) - 1-800-275-8777

AIRPORT SERVICE

REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT (DCA)

Ronald Reagan National Airport is located in Arlington, Virginia just across the Potomac River from the Nation's Capital. It is approximately 73 miles from Winchester, using VA Route 7 East to VA Route 267 East (Dulles Toll Road). Additionally, the airport is directly linked to the region's Metrorail system. For more information, visit their website at reagan or

DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IAD)

Dulles International Airport is located in Chantilly, Virginia and is a major hub for domestic and international travel. The airport is approximately 50 miles from Winchester, using VA Route 7 East to VA Route 267 East (Dulles Toll Road). A 23 mile expansion of the region's Metrorail system is planned to reach Dulles in late 2019. For more information, visit their website at dulles or

BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL THURGOOD MARSHALL AIRPORT (BWI)

Serving both the Washington and Baltimore Metro areas, BWI is located off of I-195 near Baltimore, Maryland and is approximately 97 miles from Winchester, using Interstate 70 east. For patrons who wish to connect to the Metrorail, a BWI Express Metro bus is offered from the airport to the Greenbelt Metro Station in Greenbelt, Maryland every 40 minutes. For more information about the airport, visit their website at .

WINCHESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT (KOKV) – 540- 662-5786

The Winchester Regional Airport serves the Winchester-Frederick County area. The airport is a 24-hour general aviation airport with a full Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach and a 5,500’ grooved asphalt runway. It is conveniently located at the interchange for State Roads 50/522 and Interstate 81. Aircraft rentals and flight training are available, as well as limousine and automobile rentals. For more information, call 540-662-5786.

PASSENGER RAIL SYSTEM

Amtrak - The closest stations to Winchester/Frederick County are:

Washington, DC - Union Station (WAS)

Hagerstown, Maryland (HAG)

Frederick, Maryland (FRC)

Martinsburg, WV (MRB) Call 800-872-7245

For more information, visit their website at or call 1-800-USA-RAIL

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) - VRE provides commuter rail service from the Northern Virginia suburbs to Alexandria, Crystal City and downtown Washington, D.C., along the I-66 and I-95 corridors. They operate 30 trains from 18 stations and carry, on average, 20,000 passengers daily. For more information, call 1-800-RIDE-VRE or visit their website at

MARC Train Service is a commuter rail system whose service areas include Harford County, Maryland; Baltimore City, Maryland; Washington, D.C.; Brunswick, Maryland; Frederick, Maryland and Martinsburg, West Virginia. MARC Train Service operates Monday through Friday only. Weekend service now available on the Penn Line only. For more information, visit their website at marc-train or call 1-866-RIDE-MTA

SHOPPING

From the revitalized Winchester shopping district, to the area’s many shopping malls, Frederick County offers a fine selection of stores and shops. Old Town Winchester retains the feeling of “Main Street” with its restaurants, clothing stores and service-oriented businesses. Apple Blossom Mall provides access to national retailers and serves as a backdrop for special exhibits and performances. Individual shopping centers offer a great selection of national chains, upscale shopping discount stores, supermarkets, and specialty shops.

| | | |

|Name of Shopping Center |Address |Major Retailers & Services |

|(listed alphabetically) |(website, if available) | |

|Apple Blossom Convenience Center |601 Jubal Early Drive |Best Buy, Walgreens, Prudential Carruthers, Edward D. |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 |Jones, Valley Health Urgent Care |

|Apple Blossom Corners |2190 S. Pleasant Valley Road |Martin's Food Store, Home Goods, Kohl's, |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 |Books-A-Million, Merle Norman, Ichiban Steak House |

|Apple Blossom Mall |1850 Apple Blossom Drive |Newly renovated featuring the all-new Apple Blossom 12 |

|(A Simon Mall) |Winchester, VA 22601 |Carmike Cinemas plus Belk's, JC Penney, Sears and more |

| |mall/apple-blossom-mall |than 90 other stores. |

|Apple Valley Square |802 Berryville Avenue |CVS Pharmacy, Solenberger ACE Hardware, Sharp Shopper, |

|Shopping Center |Winchester, VA 22601 |Aarons, Auto Zone |

|Creekside Station |106 Creekside Lane |Talbots, Chico's, Loft, Joseph A. Banks; restaurants, |

| |Winchester, VA |fitness center, hair salons and other specialty stores |

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|Delco Plaza |130 Delco Plaza |Gabriel Brothers, Food Lion, ABC Liquors, Umberto’s |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 |Italian, Body Renew Fitness |

| |(Intersection of Rt. 50 & Rt. 522) | |

|Kernstown Commons |222 Kernstown Blvd. |Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, Aldi Grocery Store, Outback |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 |Steakhouse, Carrabbas, Green Turtle, McDonald's, |

| | |Subway, Plato’s Closet |

|Old Town Winchester |South Loudoun Street |Specialty shops for shoes, wine and beverages, jewelry,|

|Walking Mall |Winchester, VA 22601 |art, boutique clothing, antiques, restaurants and hair |

| | |salons. |

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|Name of Shopping Center |Address |Major Retailers & Services |

|(listed alphabetically) | | |

|Orrick Commons |1855 Senseny Road |Food Lion, CVS, Anytime Fitness, McDonald's, Subway, |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 |Mimosa Asian Fusion Restaurant |

|Pleasant Valley |2605 S. Pleasant Valley Road |Panera Bread, Verizon Wireless, Fast Signs |

|Shopping Center |Winchester, VA 22601 | |

|Rutherford Crossing |151 Market Street |Target, Lowe's, Party City, Monkey Joe's, Hair Cuttery,|

| |Winchester, VA 22603 |Sally Beauty Supply, Chic-Fil-A, McDonald's, Texas |

| |(Exit 317 off of I-81) |Roadhouse |

|Ward Plaza |2214 Valley Avenue |Family Dollar, ABC Liquor, Coopers Jewelers, furniture |

|Shopping Center |Winchester, VA 22601 |store |

|Winchester Gateway |121 Gateway Drive |Martin's Food Store, Petco, Wells Fargo Bank, Sonic, |

| |Winchester, VA 22603 |Starbucks, Dollar Tree, Hobby Town and several |

| | |restaurants |

|Winchester Station |2400 Pleasant Valley Road |Old Navy, Ross, Bed Bath & Beyond, Michael's, HHGregg, |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 |Five Below, Vitamin Shoppe, Coldstone Creamery, Next |

| | |Day Blinds, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, TGI Friday's |

PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS

Frederick County/Winchester is served by two public school systems. Both Frederick County and Winchester City schools place high in statewide comparisons of academic achievement, per-pupil expenditures and pupil-teacher ratio.

FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

|ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS |

|Kindergarten - Fourth Grade |

| | | | |

|Name of School |Address |Phone # |Website Address |

|(listed alphabetically) | | | |

|Apple Pie Ridge |349 Apple Pie Ridge Road |(540) 662-4781 |apr.frederick.k1.va.us |

| |Winchester, VA 22604 | | |

|Armel |2239 Front Royal Pike |(540) 869-1657 |aes.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 | | |

|Bass-Hoover |471 Aylor Road |(540) 869-4700 |bhe.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Stephens City, VA 22655 | | |

|Evendale |220 Rosa Lane |(540) 662-0531 |ees.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 | | |

|Gainesboro |4651 N. Frederick Pike |(540) 888-4550 |gbe.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Winchester, VA 22603 | | |

|Greenwood Mill |281 Channing Drive |(540) 667-7863 |gme.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 | | |

|Indian Hollow |1548 N. Hayfield Road |(540) 877-2283 |ihe.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Winchester, VA 22603 | | |

|Middletown |190 Mustang Lane |(540) 869-4615 |mes.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Middletown, VA 22645 | | |

|Orchard View |4275 Middle Road |(540) 868-2035 |ove.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 | | |

|Redbud Run |250 First Woods Drive |(540) 678-1868 |rbe.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Winchester, VA 22603 | | |

|Stonewall |3165 Martinsburg Pike |(540) 662-2289 |ses.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Clear Brook, VA 22624 | | |

Frederick County Public Schools (continued)

|MIDDLE SCHOOLS |

|Fifth - Eighth Grade |

| | | | |

|Name of School |Address |Phone # |Website Address |

|(listed alphabetically) | | | |

|Admiral Richard E. Byrd |134 Rosa Lane |(540) 662-0500 |abm.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 | | |

|Frederick County Middle |441 Linden Drive |(540) 667-4233 |fcm.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 | | |

|James Wood Middle |1313 Amherst Street |(540) 667-7500 |jwm.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 | | |

|Robert E. Aylor Middle |901 Aylor Road |(540) 869-3736 |rea.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Stephens City, VA 22655 | | |

|HIGH SCHOOLS |

|Ninth - Twelfth Grade |

| | | | |

|Name of School |Address |Phone # |Website Address |

|(listed alphabetically) | | | |

|James Wood |161 Apple Pie Ridge Rd |(540) 667-5226 |jwh.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Winchester, VA 22603 | | |

|Millbrook |251 First Woods Drive |(540) 545-2800 |mhs.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Winchester, VA 22603 | | |

|Sherando |185 South Warrior Drive |(540) 869-0060 |shs.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Stephens City, VA 22655 | | |

|OTHER SCHOOLS |

| | | | |

|Name of School |Address |Phone # |Website Address |

|Dowell J. Howard Center* |156 Dowell J. Circle |(540) 662-8997 |djh.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 | | |

|Northwestern Regional Educational |1481 Senseny Road |(540) 665-0103 |nrep.frederick.k12.va.us |

|Programs |Winchester, VA 22602 | | |

*Dowell J. Howard Vocational - Technical Center: Provides vocational-technical programs to both youth and adults and serves Winchester, Frederick & Clarke Counties.

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CITY OF WINCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Winchester school system serves the city with a variety of programs in the six schools. Privately endowed John Handley High School houses high academic expectations in a newly renovated beautiful Jeffersonian architecture and a spacious college-like campus. The Daniel Morgan Middle School, which was also renovated in recent years, is a modified open space design and houses grades 5-8. Four elementary schools serve children in kindergarten through fourth grade.

Central Administrative Offices:

12 N. Washington Street

Winchester, VA 22601

(540) 667-4253

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|ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS |

|Kindergarten - Fourth Grade |

| | | | |

|Name of School |Address |Phone # |Website Address |

|(listed alphabetically) | | | |

|Frederick Douglass |100 Cedarmeade Avenue |(540) 662-7656 |wps.k12.va.us/fdes2 |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 | | |

|Garland Quarles |1310 S. Loudoun Street |(540) 662-3575 |wps.k12.va.us/qes |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 | | |

|John Kerr |536 Jefferson Street |(540) 662-3945 |wps.k12.va.us/jkes2 |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 | | |

|Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart |550 Virginia Avenue |(540) 665-6330 |wps.k12.va.us/vacdes |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 | | |

|MIDDLE SCHOOL |

|Fifth - Eighth Grade |

| | | | |

|Name of School |Address |Phone # |Website Address |

|Daniel Morgan Middle |48 South Purcell Ave |(540) 667-7171 |wps.k12.va.us/dmms |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 | | |

|HIGH SCHOOL |

|Ninth - Twelfth Grade |

| | | | |

|Name of School |Address |Phone # |Website Address |

|John Handley |425 Handley Blvd. |(540) 662-3471 |wps.k12.va.us/jhhs |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 | | |

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PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

Registration is held in early August for all new students in both school systems. New and transferring students should enroll as soon as possible. For information on school zones call the Frederick County Assistant Superintendent at 662-3888, and for Winchester City School questions call 667-4253.

The State of Virginia requires all children who are 5 years old on or before September 30, to attend a public, private or parochial school. Counseling is available for parents who wish to enroll a child who will reach the age of 5 after September 30 and on or before December 31. All children under the age of 17 are also required by law to attend school. Under certain circumstances kindergarten attendance is not mandatory, but the Office of the Division Superintendent must be notified.

Kindergarten and students grades K-7 who are entering the school systems must by law produce proof of a physical examination within the prior 12-month period. Students entering both the Frederick County and Winchester City school systems, grades K-12 must also produce records of immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, rubella (German measles), rubeola (measles) and mumps.

REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION AS REQUIRED BY VIRGINIA LAW:

1. Certified copy of child's birth certificate

2. Certificate of physical examination from a physician or health department

3. An immunization certificate

4. Child's social security number (as available)

5. Proof of residency - 2 forms required (example: utility bill, mortgage or rental agreement, Virginia Driver's License or Virginia Photo ID, passport)

Additional information that will need to be provided:

❖ Names and phone numbers of two emergency contact persons

❖ Parents' work phone numbers

❖ Any previous school records (if available)

PRIVATE EDUCATION

Numerous private facilities, including schools for autism and other learning disabilities are available.

|NAME OF SCHOOL | | | |

|(Listed alphabetically) |ADDRESS |PHONE # / WEBSITE |GRADES |

|Apple Country Head Start |444 Shady Elm Road |(540) 869-1558 |Pre-K |

|(4 locations) |Winchester, VA 22602 | | |

|Grafton |120 Bellview Avenue |888-955-5205 |Special Education |

|(2 locations) |Winchester, VA 22601 | | |

|Independent School of Winchester |130 Carriebrooke Drive |(540) 877-5552 |K-11 |

| |Stephens City, VA 22655 | | |

|Keystone Christian Academy |15 Keystone Lane |(540) 955-3410 |Pre-K - 12 |

| |Berryville, VA 22611 | | |

|Lighthouse Baptist Academy |2581 Northwestern Pike |(540) 662-5590 |K - 12 |

| |Winchester, VA 22603 | | |

|Massanutten Military Academy |614 S. Main Street |(540) 459-2167 |6 - 12 |

| |Woodstock, VA 22664 | | |

|Mountain View Christian Academy |153 Narrow Lane |(540) 868-1231 |K - 12 |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 | | |

|Powhatan School |49 Powhatan Lane |(540) 837-1009 |K - 8 |

| |Boyce, VA 22620 | | |

|Randolph-Macon Academy |200 Academy Drive |(540) 635-5200 |6 - 12 |

| |Front Royal, VA 22630 |rma.edu | |

|Rosedale Christian Academy |2581 Northwestern Pike |(540) 662-5590 |K - 12 |

| |Winchester, VA 22603 | | |

|Front Royal Christian School |80 North Lake Avenue |(540) 635-6799 |Pre-K - 12 |

| |Front Royal, VA 22630 | | |

|Sacred Heart Academy |110 Keating Drive |(540) 662-7177 |Pre-K - 8 |

| |Winchester, VA 22601 | | |

|Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy |4701 Valley Pike |(540) 869-4600 |K - 12 |

| |Stephens City, VA 22655 | | |

|Timber Ridge |1463 New Hope Road |(540) 888-3456 |Troubled boys ages |

| |Cross Junction, VA 22625 |timber-ridge- |10-21 |

|Wakefield School |4439 Old Tavern Road |(540) 253-7500 |Pre-K - 12 |

| |The Plains, VA 20198 | | |

|Winchester Academy |5629 N. Frederick Pike |(540) 542-1100 |Pre-K - 12 |

| |Winchester, VA 22603 | | |

|Winchester Montessori |1090 W. Parkins Mill Rd |(540) 667-1184 |Ages 3 - 12 yrs |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 | | |

PUBLIC VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL SCHOOLS

SERVING SECONDARY AND ADULT EDUCATION NEEDS

| | | | |

|Name of Institution |Address |Phone# |Website |

|Blue Ridge Technical Center (Warren |280 Luray Avenue |(540) 635-7123 |wcps.k12.va.us/brtc |

|County) |Front Royal, VA 22630 | | |

|Dowell J. Howard Vocational Center |156 Dowell J. Circle |(540) 662-8997 |djh.frederick.k12.va.us |

| |Winchester, VA 22602 | | |

|Triplett Business & Technical Institute |6375 S. Main Street |(540) 477-3161 |shenandoahtt. |

| |Mt. Jackson, VA 22842 | | |

POST SECONDARY EDUCATION

LOCAL

(Frederick County & Winchester area)

|Name of Institution / | | | |

|City |Type of Institution |Phone # |Website |

|(listed alphabetically) | | | |

| |Private (catholic) |(540) 636-2900 |christendom.edu |

|Christendom College |4 year | | |

|Front Royal, Virginia | | | |

| |Public |(540) 868-7000 |lfcc.edu |

|Lord Fairfax Comm. College |2 year | | |

|3 campuses in region | | | |

|(Middletown, Warrenton, Luray) | | | |

| |Public |(540) 869-2948 |dl.odu.edu or lfcc@odu.edu |

|Old Dominion University |4 year | | |

|(Distance Learning @LFCC) | | | |

|Middletown, Virginia | | | |

| |Private (Methodist) |800-432-2266 |su.edu |

|Shenandoah University |4 year | | |

|Winchester, Virginia | | | |

WITHIN A 30 MILE RADIUS OF WINCHESTER AREA

|Name of Institution / | | | |

|City |Type of Institution |Phone # |Website |

|(listed alphabetically) | | | |

| |Public |(540) 234-9261 |brcc.edu |

|Blue Ridge Community College |2 year | | |

|Weyers Cave, Virginia | | | |

| |Private |(540) 828-8000 |bridgewater.edu |

|Bridgewater College |4 year | | |

|Bridgewater, Virginia | | | |

| |Private |(540) 432-4000 |emu.edu |

|Eastern Mennonite University |4 year | | |

|Harrisonburg, Virginia | | | |

| |Public |(540) 568-6211 |jmu.edu |

|James Madison University |4 year | | |

|Harrisonburg, Virginia | | | |

| |Public |(703) 323-3000 |nvcc.edu |

|Northern Virginia Community College |2 year | | |

|6 Campuses and 4 centers in the Northern Virginia suburbs | | | |

| |Public |(304) 876-5000 |shepherd.edu |

|Shepherd University |4 year | | |

|Shepherdstown, West Virginia | | | |

POST SECONDARY EDUCATION (continued)

WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS OF WINCHESTER AREA

| | | | |

|Name of Institution / |Type of Institution | | |

|City | |Phone # |Website |

|(listed alphabetically) | | | |

| |Private |(202) 885-1000 |american.edu |

|American University |4 year | | |

|Washington, D.C. | | | |

| |Public |(703) 993-1000 |gmu.edu |

|George Mason University |4 year | | |

|Fairfax, Virginia | | | |

| |Private |(202) 687-0100 |georgetown.edu |

|Georgetown University |4 year | | |

|Washington, D.C. | | | |

| |Private |(202) 994-1000 |gwu.edu |

|George Washington University |4 year | | |

|Washington, D.C. | | | |

| |Private |(202) 806-6100 |howard.edu |

|Howard University |4 year | | |

|Washington, D.C. | | | |

| |Private |(703) 522-5600 |marymount.edu |

|Marymount College of Virginia |4 year | | |

|Arlington, Virginia | | | |

| |Public-Private |(434) 924-0311 |virginia.edu |

|University of Virginia |4 year | | |

|Charlottesville, Virginia | | | |

| |Public |(571) 858-3002 |ncr.vt.edu |

|Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |4 year | | |

|(Northern Virginia campuses) | | | |

| |Public |(540) 464-7230 |vmi.edu |

|Virginia Military Institute |4 year | | |

|Lexington, Virginia | | | |

LIBRARIES

Handley Regional Library

(Serves the Counties of Clarke, Frederick and the City of Winchester)



Handley Library

100 W. Piccadilly Street

Winchester, Virginia 22601

(540) 662-9041

Mary Jane & James L. Bowman Library

871 Tasker Road

Stephens City, Virginia 22655

(540) 869-9000

Clarke County Library

101 Chalmers Court, Suite C

Berryville, Virginia 22611

(540) 955-5144

Warren County

Samuels Public Library

330 East Criser Road

Front Royal, Virginia 22630

(540) 635-3153



Page County

100 Zerkel Street

Luray, Virginia 22835

(540) 743-6867



Shenandoah County

514 Stoney Creek Blvd.

Edinburg, Virginia 22824

(540) 984-8200

shenandoah.co.lib.va.us

Libraries (continued)

Rockingham County

174 S. Main Street

Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801

(540) 434-4475



Lord Fairfax Community College

173 Skirmisher Lane

Middletown, Virginia 22645

(540) 868-7170

lfcc.edu

Shenandoah University

(2 Libraries)

1460 University Drive

Winchester, Virginia 22601

(800) 432-2266

su.edu

Alson H. Smith, Jr. Library

(540) 665-5424

Health Sciences Library

(540) 678-4351

CHILD DAY CARE CENTERS

|Name | | |

|(Listed Alphabetically) |Address |Phone # |

|Abundant Life Church |700 Aylor Road |(540) 869-7442 |

| |Stephens City, Virginia | |

|Busy Beez Day Care |4489 Martinsburg Pike |(540) 662-3222 |

| |Clear Brook, Virginia | |

|Cheers School Family |1065 W. Main Street |(540) 955-1338 |

| |Berryville, Virginia | |

|Children of America |631 W. Jubal Early Drive |(540) 724-0747 |

| |Winchester, Virginia | |

|Children of America |201 Centre Drive |(540) 860-4921 |

| |Stephens City, Virginia | |

|Discovery Preschool |308 N. Braddock Street |(540) 665-1696 |

|(First United Methodist Church) |Winchester, Virginia | |

|Fremont Street Nursery |533 Freemont Street |(540) 662-7237 |

| |Winchester, Virginia | |

|Sharon's Centre for the Education of |255-3 Fairfax Pike |(540) 869-9002 |

|Young Children |Stephens City, Virginia | |

|Shenandoah University Child Care Center |118 Regency Lakes Drive |(540) 665-0991 |

| |Winchester, Virginia | |

|Sneakers Educational Child Care |915 S. Cameron Street |(540) 535-2031 |

| |Winchester, Virginia | |

|TLC Day Care Center |32 Weems Lane |(540) 662-5399 |

| |Winchester, Virginia | |

|Tot Spot |7710 N. Main Street |(540) 869-7600 |

| |Middletown, Virginia | |

|Tot Spot |1597 Senseny Road |(540) 662-9090 |

| |Winchester, Virginia | |

|Winchester Day Nursery |133 Lincoln Street |(540) 662-2629 |

| |Winchester, Virginia | |

REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION

Surrounded by the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley, the Winchester area has no shortage of state and national parks. The Northern entrance to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway is only 20 miles south of Winchester. There are the famous Luray Caverns, Skyline Caverns and Endless Caverns to explore and small mouth bass fishing in the Shenandoah River. Available nearby are the facilities and natural attractions of Sky Meadows State Park, Shenandoah National Park and George Washington National Forest. Winchester / Frederick County enjoys the best of a rural environment and a city atmosphere. The Blue Ridge Mountains, from Maine-to-Georgia, Appalachian Trail, Shenandoah River and its valley offer legendary outdoor activities. All of the cultural activities of the nation’s capital are within easy driving range.

CLARKE COUNTY

The Clarke County Parks and Recreation Department offers a host of recreational activities and programs for all ages. There is a 102 acre Chet Hobert Park, which houses an outdoor swimming pool, lighted outdoor tennis courts, 6 ball fields, numerous soccer fields, a recreation center, 4 picnic shelters, 2 playgrounds and a fitness trail. The Clarke County Park is located west of Berryville, off of Route 7 at 225 Al Smith Circle in Berryville, Virginia. For more information call (540) 955-5140 or visit the website parks

FREDERICK COUNTY

A comprehensive recreation program offers activities for the entire family, which include tours, camping trips, bikes and theater. There are two parks which offer 2 fishing lakes, lighted ball fields, picnic shelters, hiking trails and walking paths, paddleboats, 2 outdoor swimming pools, disc golf, soccer fields, volleyball courts, tennis courts and basketball courts. There are also 3 neighborhood parks and 5 community centers which offer fitness rooms, activity rooms, gymnasiums, racquetball courts and rental equipment. Sports activities include fishing tournaments, golf, soccer, tennis and track. Skills may be developed in such varied fields as karate, gymnastics, calligraphy or flower arranging. For more information call (540) 665-5678 or visit the website

WARREN COUNTY

Warren County Parks and Recreation provides and promotes year-round recreational programs, classes and activities for citizens of the town of Front Royal and Warren County. These include special interest fitness classes and camps, family and children programs, youth programs (such as basketball, flag football, and gymnastics), special events and bus trips. There are 4 baseball fields, 2 youth softball fields, 4 lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, soccer fields, a skatepark, an outdoor swimming pool, universally accessible playground, 11 picnic shelters and a dog park. For more information call (540) 635-1021 or visit their website

CITY OF WINCHESTER

With over 10 parks, Winchester can boast that there is some activity for everyone in the city park system. Over 270 acres of park land includes lighted ball fields, indoor and outdoor swimming, fishing, lighted tennis courts, volleyball, horseshoes, picnic shelters, a dog park and even an amphitheater. The largest area park, Jim Barnett Park, includes a lake and a facility for meetings, private parties, handball-racquetball court, fitness room and indoor pool. Winchester Parks and Recreation department offers classes, sports programs and senior adult activities. For more information call (540) 662-4946 or visit the website parks

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

IN THE REGION

Golf Clubs National/Regional Attractions

Blue Ridge Shadows

Bowling Green Country Club Appalachian Trail

Bryce Resort Golf Club Blandy Farm State Arboretum

Rock Harbor Golf Club George Washington National Forest

Caverns Country Club Singing Tower Carillon

Front Royal Country Club Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

Jackson’s Chase at Pine Hills Northern Virginia 4-H Center

Millwood Country Club Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah Valley Golf Club Shenandoah River

Shenvalee Golf Club Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum

Winchester Country Club Skyline Drive

Sky Meadows State Park

Caverns Sporting Facilities

Luray Caverns Body Renew Fitness and Family Sports Center

Skyline Caverns Bryce Mountain Ski Resort

Shenandoah Caverns Charles Town Race Track Lake Frederick

Shenandoah River Outfitters

Summit Point Raceway

Winchester Speedway

LOCAL ANNUAL EVENTS

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival (Late April - Early May)

A family-friendly festival that includes more than 30 events: band competitions, dances, the world's largest firefighter's parade, Grand Feature Parade, circus, 10K race, carnival, celebrities, Weekend in the Park featuring hundreds of crafters, and much more! Location: Winchester

"Of Ale and History" Beer Festival (May - Mother's Day Weekend)

Sample an array of beers from the New and Old World. Music provided by live bands, food, and tours of the historic home, all in a scenic outdoor setting. Location: Belle Grove

Newtown Heritage Festival (May - Memorial Day Weekend)

A free family festival that celebrates the town of Stephens City's heritage and includes wagon rides, a parade, a car show, a craft show, and fireworks. Location: Stephens City/Newtown Newtown Heritage Festival website

Virginia Herb Festival (Second Weekend in June)

Live music, unique vendors and educational workshops on the use of herbs, wine tasting, and "High Tea" served daily at the Sunflower Cottage. Location: Middletown

Fourth of July Fireworks and Independence Day Celebrations

Winchester, Stephens City, and Middletown host Independence Day events with family activities and spectacular fireworks displays. Winchester's event is held on July 3. Locations: Jim Barnett Park in Winchester; Sherando Park in Stephens City; and Middletown Community Park in Middletown

Frederick County Fair (Last Week in July)

Livestock, petting zoo, pageants, demolition derby, tractor pulls, monster trucks, educational exhibits, carnival, live music, and traditional fair food are just some of the reasons to come to the fair! Location: Frederick County Fairgrounds in Clearbrook.

Peach, Apple, and Pumpkin Harvest Festivals (August & October)

Marker Miller Orchards and Richard's Fruit Market host harvest festivals on their scenic farms. Featuring live music, pick-your-own, children's activities, wagon rides, and delicious foods! Peaches in August, Apples and Pumpkins in October. Locations: Richard's Fruit Market on Middle Road in Middletown and Marker-Miller Orchards located on Cedar Creek Grade in Winchester

Route 11 Yard Crawl (2nd Saturday in August)

Prepare yourself for a treasure hunter's dream ~ 43 miles of yard sales stretch from Stephens City to New Market, Virginia. Location: Stephens City and South to Middletown along Route 11.

Civil War Weekend (3rd Weekend in August)

Civil War sites throughout Winchester and Frederick County offer unique opportunities to experience life during the war. Tours, living history demonstrations, children's activities, and more create an unforgettable experience. For more information, contact the Visitors Center.

Tomato and Garlic Taste Fest (Last Saturday in August)

See cooking demonstrations and taste dozens of varieties of tomatoes and garlic. Meet vendors selling garden products and garlic and tomato-related foods, gifts, and kitchen gadgets.

Winchester Greek Festival (3rd Weekend in August)

Sample delicious culinary fare and experience Greek music and dance...fun for the whole family! dormition.va.GreekFestival

Apple Harvest Arts & Crafts Festival (Mid to Late September)

Celebrate the area's apple harvest! Regional apple pie baking contest, Ole Tyme Apple Growers exhibit, food, children's area, and artisans.

Anniversary Re-enactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek (3rd Weekend in October)

Civil War re-enactment on the original grounds. Cavalry, artillery, infantry and civilian demonstrations, and battles daily. Sutlers, food, symposia, music, and candlelight tours of camps. Location: Middletown

Virginia Gourd Society Festival (First Weekend in November)

You would be out of your gourd to miss this free festival that includes gourd classes, great gourd art, and gourd supplies to make your own crafts. Location: Middletown virginia/festival

Candlelight Tours of Historical Society Museums (Late November/Early December)

Delightful, free holiday tours of Abram's Delight, Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters, and George Washington's Office by candlelight. Local garden clubs decorate the museums in seasonal greenery.

Christmas Candlelight and Daytime Tours of Belle Grove Plantation (Throughout December)

Enjoy the magic of an old-time Shenandoah Valley Christmas. The plantation house is beautifully decorated for the holidays by area garden clubs, much as it would have been when its original residents occupied it. Location: Belle Grove Plantation

Walking in a Winter Wonderland (late November - December)

Stroll through a winter wonderland and enjoy holiday music, cookies, and hot chocolate as thousands of lights reflect off the lake at Clearbrook Park. Warm up in the log cabin where you might be lucky enough to see Santa and Mrs. Claus! Location: Clearbrook Park

First Night Winchester (December 31)

Ring in the New Year with family and friends at this annual festival of the arts! Festivities include a wide variety of live performances, lots of surprises, and the famous "Apple Drop" and fireworks display at midnight. Location: In and around Old Town Winchester

LOCAL HISTORIC SITES

Abrams Delight - Hollingsworth House

Belle Grove

Belle Boyd Cottage

Burwell-Morgan Mill

Catherine Furnace

Cedar Creek Battlefield

Front Royal Historic District

Gardens and Glass Glen Burnie Museum

George Washington’s Headquarters

Glen Burnie Manor House

National Cemetery of Winchester

New Market Battlefield

New Market Historic District

Mt. Hebron Cemetery

Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters

Strasburg Historic District

Third Winchester Battlefield

Warren Rifles Confederate Museum

Winchester Historic District

THE ARTS

The Beaux Arts: The Blue Ridge Fine Arts League, Inc. offers lectures, tours, concerts, and exhibits including several co-sponsored with the Virginia museum of Fine Arts. The Shenandoah Arts Council supports area art and artists of over 40 organizations and myriad of events. The Kurtz Cultural Center was constructed (1992) with museum standard atmosphere controls, which enhance the Center’s ability to accommodate art exhibits of a variety of media.

The Performing Arts: The Shenandoah University Conservatory presents over 400 performances each year of music, drama and theater. The Wayside Inn offers professional theater and the Winchester Little Theater amateur performances. The Shenandoah Summer Music Theater and the Bluemont Concert Series extends the performing arts “season” to year round. Winchester Musica Viva Chamber Choir presents a variety of programs.

The Art of Dance: The Vostrikov Academy of Ballet established the Virginia Youth Ballet, which has become a magnet for talented aspirants. Mr. Vostrikov, formerly with the Moisiev Ballet, defected from the former Soviet Union while on tour in Canada.

Arts and Letters: The Handley Regional Library, Smith Library of Shenandoah University and the library of the Lord Fairfax Community College (all open to public) have among them over 254,000 volumes (CD-ROM and on-line services are included). Virginia’s VLIN (Virginia Library and Information Network) enables patrons to access the bibliographic files of all Virginia’s libraries on-line and receive books by inter-library loan. VLIN also provides access to Internet. The Handley Library includes a popular Archives Department with materials from the 1700’s

The Decorative Arts: A more recent bequest, by Julian Wood Glass, Jr., in 1992, will turn the 200 acre Glen Burnie, home of Col. James Wood, City founder, into a museum to house the family’s extensive collection of English art, furniture and furnishings being gathered from around the world. Other decorative arts include exhibits of quilts and quilting, for example, in the Kurtz Cultural Center.

The Culinary Arts: The area offers gastronomes something for every purse and palette; from European elegance at the L’Auberge Provencale to hot dogs from the cart in Old Town.

Botanical Arts: The Orland E. White Arboretum, the nearby State Arboretum and its active Friends program, anchors activities of the Winchester Garden Club. Glen Burnie, with its 200 plus acres of gardens adds another dimension to the area’s horticultural attractions.

Artists and Artisans: Many artists and artisans live and work in the Historic Downtown Mall area. They occupy studios on the upper floor of the buildings, helping sustain a lively artistic environment along the pedestrian mall. Their shops feature locally made pottery, silver, jewelry, baskets, quilts, oils and other media.

The Arts (continued)

Architectural Arts: Two walking tours offer visits to the architectural attractions of Winchester, which are numerous and varied. The Preservation of Historic Winchester (PHW) exists “for the purpose of safeguarding the heritage of the city and assuring a quality of life for tomorrow represented by the best of Winchester’s architectural past.” PHW, through its Jennings Revolving Fund, has purchased and resold for restoration 63 buildings since 1976; a large number for a City this size. PHW received the Virginia Downtown Development Association Award of Merit for the architectural refurbishing of the Kurtz Center, which serves as Cultural Center and Visitor Center for Historic Downtown. The Stone Soup Gallery, one of the restored artisan establishments on the pedestrian mall, won an award from the same group for its restoration, which “gave evidence of community commitment to the use of Winchester’s Heritage to make downtown a lively, interesting place to visit.”

Industrial Arts: Area industries exhibit their products in periodic displays at the Kurtz Cultural Center as an extension of community business education.

COMMUNICATIONS

| |

|NEWSPAPERS |

| | | |

|Name of Newspaper |Phone # |Website |

|Daily News Record (Harrisonburg) |(540) 574-6200 | |

|Northern Virginia Daily (Strasburg) |(800) 296-5137 | |

|The Richmond Times Dispatch |(804) 649-6000 | |

|The Washington Post |(202) 334-6000 | |

|The Winchester Star |(540) 667-3200 | |

|The Free Press (Woodstock) |(540) 459-4000 | |

|The Wall Street Journal |(800) 568-7625 | |

|USA Today |(877) 713-6241 | |

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|LOCAL RADIO STATIONS |

| | | | |

|Station Call Letters |Frequency |Format |City |

|WVEP |88.9 FM |Public Radio |Martinsburg, WV |

|WINC |92.5 FM |Hot AC |Winchester |

|WPER |93.3 FM |Christian Contemporary |Winchester |

|WKSI |98.3 FM |Top 40/Pop |Stephens City |

|WFQX |99.3 FM |Rock |Front Royal |

|WUSQ |102.5 FM |Country |Winchester |

|WZFC |104.9 FM |Country |Strasburg |

|WXBN |105.5 FM |Country |Berryville |

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|LOCAL TELEVISION STATIONS |

| | | |

|Station Letters/ Network |City / State |Website |

| | | |

|WAZT / Faith Entertainment |Woodstock, Virginia | |

|WHAG / NBC |Hagerstown, Maryland | |

|WJLA / ABC |Washington, D.C. | |

|WBAL / NBC |Baltimore, Maryland | |

|WBFF / FOX |Baltimore, Maryland | |

|WDCA / FOX |Washington, D.C. | |

|WETA / PBS |Washington, D.C. | |

|WHSV / ABC |Harrisonburg, Virginia | |

|WJZ / CBS |Baltimore, Maryland |baltimore. |

|WMAR / ABC |Baltimore, Maryland | |

|WRC / NBC |Washington, D.C. | |

|WTTG / FOX |Washington, D.C. | |

|WUSA / CBS |Washington, D.C. | |

|WVPT / PBS |Harrisonburg, Virginia | |

| |

|CABLE TV / INTERNET SERVICE |

| | | |

|Company |Phone # |Website |

|Comcast/Xfinity |1-800-934-6489 | |

|DIRECTV |1-800-777-2454 | |

|Dish Network |1-888-823-4929 | |

|Lumos Networks |1-800-320-6144 |help@ |

|Shenandoah Cable / Shentel |1-800-743-6835 | |

|Verizon |1-800-837-4966 | |

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|TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

|Company |Phone # |Website |

|AT&T |1-800-205-6268 | |

|Verizon |1-800-483-3000 | |

|Sprint |1-888-211-4727 | |

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