The time since our last tasting went quickly due to the fact that the March tasting was late in the month. And this month you have reason to celebrate since I KNOW you have just gotten all those taxes off to Uncle Sam ;)

We have our tasting this coming Friday night, April 18th from 6-8pm. We will be tasting international wines from countries you might not have thought of-Portugal, Algeria and Hungary. They all are good and priced under $12.99 (12.69 and 10.99).

We got in a fresh... More about: Wine Tasting - Tuscan Sun (Apr. '08)

Martinsburg, West Virginia – If you like to eat BBQ, why not become a certified BBQ judge in just one afternoon? The Martinsburg –Berkeley County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) will be hosting a Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) judging seminar where participants will learn to competitively evaluate BBQ chicken, ribs, pork and brisket based on taste, appearance and texture. The seminar will be held May 3, 2008 from 11:00am to 3:00 pm at the CVB office located at 115 North Queen Street in... More about: CVB Offering BBQ Judging Certification

Just Announced C.I.B Takes Over Ballroom on Wednesday,May 21, 2008 10 am-3 pm

Pastor Raymond Allen Sr. & NFL MVP-Mark Moseley featured speakers

Are you ready to be trained by the best in the industry? Christians in Business takes over the Ballroom at the Holiday Inn on Foxcroft Ave in Martinsburg,West Virginia!

1982 NFL MVP, Mark Moseley champion on the field and co owner of one the HOTTEST franchises in the country-Five Guys Burgers & Fries. Will be with us to... More about: Pastor Raymond Allen Sr. & NFL MVP-Mark Moseley featured speakers at CIB Meeting

West Virginia University offers nearly 25 degrees online and off-campus in the Eastern Panhandle through Extended Learning. These programs are designed for the adult learner. WVU has offered graduate programs in the area for more than 30 years and now has a growing number of online undergraduate options for working adults.
Interested? The faculty and Extended Learning staff will host an information session 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 17 at the Martinsburg Holiday Inn, 301 Foxcroft... More about: WVU Info Session for Online and Off-Campus Classes in Martinsburg

Want to live greener? Come to The Arts Centre on April 19 & 20 for classes, films, demonstrations, and more!

Two days of classes will focus on using recycled and natural materials. Papermaking, basketry, and mini rag rugs are a few of the offerings. Information from non-profit organizations, including Trinity United Methodist's Social Ministries, the Potomac Valley Audobon Society, and Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority, will be available during the event.

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Shepherdstown, WV -- Goose Route Arts Collaborative has issued a Call for Performing Artists for its New Live Arts (NLA) programs in April and May. NLA is an opportunity for performing artists of any genre to show new works and works-in-progress in an informal setting. The performances are followed by a Q&A with the audience and feedback (if desired) from other artists participating in the show.

Upcoming dates for NLA are Friday, April 25 at 6:00 pm at the Shepherdstown Train... More about: Performing Artists Sought to Perform at New Live Arts Series

Shepherdstown, WV -- Goose Route Arts Collaborative is offering a two-day workshop in Contact Improvisation, taught and facilitated by dancer and movement educator Ray Shaw. Dates of the workshop are Saturday, April 12 and Saturday, April 19, from 10:30 am to 12 noon. It will take place at the Shepherdstown Train Station, Audrey Egle Drive, Shepherdstown, WV.

This workshop is a great way to introduce or reacquaint yourself with Contact Improvisation, a movement form in which people (not... More about: Contact Improvisation Workshop offered by Goose Route Arts Collaborative

COMING SOON !!!

What do you think it is? I’ll bet you don’t guess this one correctly. Did you say Bank or possibly another development of new homes? I certainly would have. It appears that every new building going up is either a bank or a house – and a BIG bank building or a BIG house with lots of other big houses beside it. And I don’t understand that at all. For one – I keep reading in the headlines and hearing on the news all this talk about foreclosures, mortgage delinquencies,... More about: Coming Soon!!!

Successful Leaders, CEO’s, Presidents, and Owners have one thing in common.

CEO. Jack Welcch,
“Boundaryless” Sharing Of Ideas
When Jack became CEO of General Electric one of his main goals was to remove the bureaucracy that inhibited his people from being more productive.

Best Selling Author, Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad)
To Elevate The Financial Well-Being of Humanity
Robert took financial... More about: Capwise Leaders Have One Thing In Common

Wine Tasting at TUSCAN SUN (Friday, March 28th, 6-8pm).

This should be a fun one as we have live music, good food and new wines.

We will taste Soave from Italy (bouquet of flowers and white zesty fruits-not too sweet, not too dry). A Pinot Grigio from Australia (The rich sweet pear and nectarine flavors integrate with the clean acid to give the wine great length) and a Malbec from Argentina (deep violet tones, red and black fruits-less oaked than many)

For food, we will... More about: Wine Tasting at TUSCAN SUN