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31 t River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, 336 Wilna Rd., Warsaw. One of four refuges that comprise the Eastern Virginia Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Complex. It protects 20,000 acres of wetlands and associated uplands along the river and its major tributaries. Archeological and historic sites are abundant. At least four federallylisted threatened or endangered species may be found, including the American bald eagle, peregrine falcon, shortnose sturgeon, and sensitive joint vetch. The state’s largest wintering roost for bald eagles is located within the refuge. Shorebirds, neotropical migrant songbirds, raptors, and marsh birds rely on the Rappahannock River’s corridors during the spring and fall migration periods. The Refuge hosts three sites on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. s Totuskey Tricentennial Park with boat landing, Rt. 3 at Totuskey Creek Bridge. s Wilna Pond, a 35-acre site, is open to public fishing. The pond is home to large mouth bass, bluegill sunfish, fliers, yellow 32 bullhead catfish and American eel. The Wilna Unit is open for observation and photography daily, sunrise to sunset. Access for canoes and kayaks is available. All other refuge units are open by advanced reservation only. Headquarters are open Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except federal holidays. From Tappahannock, take US-360 E. toward Warsaw. Follow US-360 E. for 4.1 miles, then turn left onto Rt. 624/ Newland Rd. Follow Newland Rd. for 4.2 miles, then turn left onto Strangeway/Rt 636. Follow Strangeway for ¼ mile, then turn right onto Sandy Ln./Rt 640. Follow Sandy Ln. for 1.1 miles, then turn left into Rappahannock River Valley NWR. 333-1470 Westmoreland s A.T. Johnson Recreation Center 18849 Kings Hwy., Montross. Aerobics, dance classes, cooking programs, basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, enclosed batting cage, soccer and baseball fields and small auditorium. Meeting room and patio available for rental. s Castlewood Park on Castle- If you have a Rivah House, you need a Rivah Dentist! Eric N. Miller D.D.S. Now Accepting New Patients Advanced General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry ® wood Dr. Permit required for parties over 20 people. s Hurt Field at Legion Park Rt. 3 west of Montross. Four-acre public park adjacent to Chandlers Mill Pond offering recreational opportunities for county residents. s Oak Grove Park Rt. 205 between Oak Grove and Colonial Beach. Eight-acre public park featuring a sports field, playground and picnic area. s Robin Grove Park on Robin Grove, off Monroe Bay Ave., Colonial Beach. s Public Beach Colonial Beach, sunrise to sunset. One of the largest fall festivals in the state, the 54th annual Urbanna Oyster Festival, is set for Friday and Saturday, November 4-5, in the historic waterfront town of Urbanna (population 600). The food, activities, sights and sounds of the festival usually attracts 20,000 visitors on Friday and 50,000 on Saturday. The festival officially opens at 9 a.m. on Friday as art, craft and food vendors will line Cross, Prince George and Virginia streets, Rappahannock Avenue and Taber Park. Oysters—served raw, roasted, fried, stewed and frittered—will once again be the star attraction. The waterfront at the Urbanna Town Marina on Urbanna Creek will be buzzing both days with many visiting vessels, musicians, exhibits and activities for all ages. Music stages will be at various places throughout town and Friday’s music schedule is as follows: Speed 8 Limit, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Church Yard Grass, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Keith Anderson on saxophone, noon-1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m.; and Robert Keyes on guitar from noon-1 p.m. At 4 p.m. Friday in Taber Park, the Urbanna Oyster Festival Queen and Little Miss Spat will be crowned. The Fireman’s Parade takes place in the downtown area at s Voorhees Nature Preserve A 729-acre preserve on the northeast bank of Rappahannock River, next to Westmoreland Berry Farm. It is home to the bald eagle and many other birds. Four miles of wooded trails for self-guided walks. The difficulty level is moderate. Trail map available at the Westmoreland Berry Farm store. Picnic sites, restrooms and pickyour-own fruits and vegetables at the farm. Open weekends, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Apr. 22–Dec. 17. (434) 295-6106 s Westmoreland Parks and Recreation Department provides recreation services to all 7 p.m. Activities then move to the grounds of the Urbanna Firehouse for the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department’s annual dance. Marna & Macy will perform from 8 p.m.-midnight on the firehouse stage. Activities resume at 9 a.m. Saturday. The Reapers will perform from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.; Robert Keyes, 9-10 a.m.; Keith Anderson, 9-10 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon; Nate Sparks & the Pamunkey River Ramblers, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; and the The Janitors, 1-5 p.m. at the firehouse stage. The official Virginia Oyster Shucking Contest takes place behind the firehouse at 11 a.m. The general parade begins Parks county citizens and visitors. 493- 8163 s Westmoreland State Park Six miles northwest of Montross off Rt. 3. The park extends about one and a half miles along the Potomac River, and its 1,299 acres neighbor the former homes of both George Washington and Robert E. Lee. The Horsehead Cliffs provide visitors with a spectacular view of the Potomac River. The park offers hiking, camping, cabins, fishing, boating and swimming. The visitor center gives an historical and ecological perspective to an important natural area on the coastal plain. Urbanna Oyster Festival set for November 4-5 Saturday’s 2 p.m. Urbanna Oyster Festival parade features about 80 units, including several marching bands. at 2 p.m. on Saturday and will feature marching bands, antique cars, the Shriners, and much more. Some parking is available in town but the town is closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. both days. There is ample parking on fields at both the east and west entrances to town. Parking is $10 on Friday and $20 on Saturday. Those who come by boat can rent a slip at the Urbanna Town Marina at Upton’s Point on Urbanna Creek, from one of the many private marinas on the waterfront, or simply anchor in the creek and dinghy to shore. Visit www.urbannaoysterfestival.com or call 758-0368 for more information.
Kanyon R. Keeney, D.D.S.
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