Mark chats with local historian and author, Mike Robinson, as he unpacks the “tales” of Winchester over the centuries, giving a fun way to reflect and be grateful for our local community in this Thanksgiving season!

Links for the episode:

Winchester Tales:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057264977086

Upcoming Events :

Saturday, November 23, 11am-4pm

“Winter Wonderland Christmas Market”

War Memorial Building @ Jim Barnett Park

https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/winter-wonderland-christmas-market-2/

Thursday, November 28, 8:45am

“Thanksgiving Day 5k and Fun Run”

Sherando Park

https://www.runatthetop.net/thanksgiving-day-5k

Friday-Sunday, November 29-December 1

“WINdependent Weekend!”

Old Town Winchester shopping

https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/windependent-weekend-2/

The results are in! And so Mark breaks down the winners and losers nationally and locally, and what you can anticipate in our local area as now that the election season is behind us.

Links for the episode:

Election results:

https://enr.elections.virginia.gov/results/public/frederick-county/elections/2024NovemberGeneral

https://enr.elections.virginia.gov/results/public/winchester-city/elections/2024NovemberGeneral

Financial implications:

https://nypost.com/2024/11/06/business/trump-projected-white-house-win-sends-dow-futures-up-1000-points/

Real estate implications:

https://www.thestreet.com/real-estate/2024-election-will-have-surprising-effects-on-the-housing-market

Upcoming Events :

SU, “Waitress”, November 14-16

https://www.su.edu/performs/event/24-11-waitress/

MSV Garden Lights exhibit opens, November 15-December 1)

https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/garden-lights/

Learn about the status of the current fall real estate market along with some of Mark’s favorite things about fall - including top podcasts he listens to!

Upcoming Events :

Ravenwood Faire, Oct 25-27 @ Fred Co Fairgrounds

https://ravenwoodfaire.us/tickets/

Haunted Tour of Historic Blue Ball Inn, Oct 26-27

https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/haunted-tour-of-the-historic-blue-ball-inn/2024-10-26/

Little Shop of Rocky Horror Murder Mystery Dinner, Oct 31 @ Wayside Inn

https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/little-shop-of-rocky-horror-murder-mystery-dinner/

Harvest Hoedown - Sat, Nov 2 (5pm-10pm) @ Landfill Lodge

(Presented by The Bloom)

https://www.thebloom.com/harvest-hoedown.html

Mark chats with Bob Hess, a former local public servant in both Frederick County and Winchester, who displays his passion for government and history as he breaks down the landscape of our local political affairs.

Links associated with this episode:

https://www.winchesterva.gov/Government/Voting

https://www.fcva.us/departments/office-of-elections-voter-registration/elections

Mark connects with Dave Compton, a Pastor a Congregational Care & Seniors at Fellowship Bible Church, as they discuss all things related to the high quality of life for retired adults in Winchester, which is consistently one of the top retirement towns in the country.

Links for the episode:

Fellowship Bible Church, Seniors gatherings

Events:

September 28, 7:30pm - Shenandoah University, Symphony Orchestra concert

October 3-6 - Shenandoah University, Legally Blonde

October 4-6 - North-South Skirmish Association events

Mark shares a bit of his own personal story of what led him to Winchester and his various career paths, all leading up to hear more about how he spends his time on a daily and weekly basis to best serve those he works with.

Upcoming Events :

Charity Dog Walk and Pool Pawty - Saturday, September 14, 10AM-3PM

Sherando Park and Pool

https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/charity-dog-walk-and-pool-pawty/

A Scottish Evening at the Battlefield - Saturday, September 14, 6PM-7:30PM

Kernstown Battlefield

https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/a-scottish-evening-at-the-battlefield/

Celebración of Winchester Festival - Saturday, September 21, 12PM-4PM

Old Town Mall downtown

https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/celebracion-of-winchester-festival/

Shenandoah Valley Apple Harvest Festival - Sat-Sun, September 21-22

Frederick County Fairgrounds

(Presented by Rotary Club)

https://www.rotaryclubofwinchester.org/index.php/shenandoah-apple-harvest-festival/

Mark tackles some of the listener’s tough questions about the new NAR settlement.

Upcoming Events:

August 31:

● Exoticon: Exotic Pet Expo: 9AM-4PM. Millwood Station

https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/exoticon-exotic-pet-expo/

● Patsy Cline Block Party: 10AM-4PM. 608 South Kent Street

Winchester, VA 22601.

https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/patsy-cline-block-party/

September 7:

● Comic Expo: 11AM-3PM. War Memorial Building

https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/comic-expo/

● Picklechester Festival: 11AM-5PM, West Oaks Marketplace

https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/picklechester-festival/

Mark gives his opinions and thoughts on the new changes in the real estate market due to the NAR settlement - what are the things the media ISN’T telling you!

Related Links to the Show:

NAR Reminder - https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/national-association-of-realtors-reminds-members-and-consumers-of-real-estate-practice-change

CNN post - https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/12/economy/nar-realtor-settlement-august-commissions/index.html

Today Show video - https://www.today.com/video/how-changes-to-real-estate-broker-commission-fees-will-impact-you-217134149754

Events:

Saturday, August 17:

Middletown’s Annual Car, Truck, and Tractor Show: 3-8PM. $10 entry fee. 7793 Main Street, Middletown, VA 22645

https://www.middletownva.gov/2024/02/06/14t-annual-car-truck-tractor-show-saturday-august-17-2024/

Saturday, August 24:

Belle Grove Wine Fest: 11AM-6PM. 336 Belle Grove Rd. Middletown, VA 22656. Live music, tastings, food and artisan/merchandise vendors.

https://bellegrove.org/calendar/winefest

Watermelon Wine Festival: 12-5PM. James Charles Winery. Watermelon wine slushies, local beers, complimentary glass of wine, food trucks, local craft vendors, and live music.

https://jamescharleswine.com/event/watermelon-fest-2024/

August 24 - September 2:

“Hungry for History” Food History Event: Museums and historic sites in our community will offer a variety of programs and special events such as presentations, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, food tastings, special handouts and giveaways, historic recipes, agriculture related programs and more.

https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/hungry-for-history-food-history-event/