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Collard Green Festival in GA March 5

Held annually on the first Saturday in March, The Collard Green Festival will be the 14th year of the Johnson family’s collard green giveaway. The first festival began when the farm enjoyed a bumper crop of collard greens.  It was time … Continue reading

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Where to find a dozen golf balls for $4.95

Ever wonder where all your golf balls wind up after they’ve disappeared into the water trap? At the Golf Ball Outlet at Exit 8 in SC, you can pick up a dozen Titleist, Maxfli, TopFlite, Slazenger, Ultra or Pinnacle for … Continue reading

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Maple Syrup Weekends February 14 – March 17

Experience Maple Syrup Weekends at Bush Meadow Farm. On Saturdays & Sundays, there  many interesting things to do and see. There are tours at 2 pm where you can see how a working farm operates. Take a hike in the … Continue reading

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21st Annual Chester Winter Carnivale & 8th Annual Tractor Parade

Be sure to visit Chester, as the town puts on many wonderful things on carnival day. For example there are ice carvers who compete to decide who has created the masterpiece. The firehouse holds a chili cook-off, where bystanders can … Continue reading

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Great Backyard Bird Count on Feb 20th

Bring the whole family to this event put on by the Teaneck Creek Conservancy, where vistors of all ages can  help count the birds. The bird count, organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society, is now in its … Continue reading

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Gourmet Break in VA

Bistro Bethem in Fredericksburg, is an oasis for gourmet food lovers on the road. It is upscale but casual, with live music Tuesday and Saturday evenings and art on display that is for sale. Husband (and chef) and wife team … Continue reading

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Monster Mini Golf

Kids of all ages will enjoy the glow in the dark experience of 18 holes of fun filled Monster Mini Golf. The area invites excitement on the course as monsters figures like Frankenstein are there to provide a unique adventure. … Continue reading

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Award Winning Baked Goods

Yummaries is a family bakery in Smithfield, that specialize in award winning baked goods and confections, that are homemade for you. Make everyday a holiday with  fresh baked from scratch pound cakes, fruit cake, specialty cookies, heirloom pies and cobblers, … Continue reading

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Eagle watching in the winter

For those interested in bird watching, here is a treat for you. The Audubon Shop of Madison is hosting Eagle Watches on the Connecticut River, Saturdays from January 29 through February 26.  Tours start from the Audubon Shop at 7:45 … Continue reading

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Celebrate the Bald Eagle on Feb 12

The Merrimack River Eagle Festival returns on February 12 for its sixth year. Come to the Eagle Festival for a full day of fun indoor and outdoor activities, and learn more about these magnificent birds and the habitat they share … Continue reading

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