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38th Annual Wine & Craft Festival
A long day at the Virginia Wine & Craft Festival brought balloon mishaps, dirty soda discoveries, live music, Ghostbusters encounters, community conversations, sudden rain, and the familiar exhaustion that follows a full day spent volunteering, wandering downtown, and reconnecting with people. Read More
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CSS, Jukeboxes, and Flags
A canceled meeting opened unexpected time for jukebox research, website development, community events, and quiet reflection on leadership, delegation, and balancing too many responsibilities while continuing work on the Restoring the Signal exhibit. Read More
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Family Fun Day, Crawfish, and Candlestick Phones
Family Fun Day brought crawfish, music, dancing, juggling clowns, and antique telephones. Between community conversations, gallery visits, and unexpected dog drama, the day became a reminder of the quirky traditions and connections that make small-town events memorable. Read More
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Crown & Commonwealth Conversations
What began as a petition inspired by the Royal Visit of King Charles III & Queen Camilla has evolved into a broader community conversation about tourism, heritage, identity, & the future of Front Royal & Warren County through recurring events, partnerships, & public engagement. Read More
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From Historic Visit to Community Tradition
Following the historic visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Front Royal and Warren County during VA250 anniversary events, a new petition proposes exploring an annual spring heritage-themed community event inspired by the region’s history, tourism, & international attention. Read More
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Royals Visit Front Royal
I spent the day navigating security checkpoints, crowded sidewalks, and exhaustion as King Charles III & Queen Camilla visited Front Royal. Between helicopters, sheep, media crews, and improvised celebrations, my quiet Shenandoah Valley town briefly became the center of international attention. Read More
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Front Royal Prepares for Royalty
Front Royal transformed almost overnight for the royal visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Between security fences, parking restrictions, and excitement, the community turned an international event into a uniquely small-town blend of chaos, AI comedy, and curiosity. Read More
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Artsii Ribbon-Cutting
I attended Business After Hours at Artsii in Front Royal while the town buzzed over the upcoming visit from the King & Queen of England. Between networking, ribbon-cutting, royal jokes, & parking chaos, the evening captured a lively snapshot of community life. Read More
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From Lanterns to Liberty
What started as a simple visit turned into stepping in as a minuteman, marching with the SAR, writing with a quill, and helping manage a musket volley. Along the way, one small gesture—a free commemorative coin—stood out. Read More
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America 250 Bingo Challenge
Stepping into Revolutionary attire for a library skit, I found myself balancing historical accuracy, missed lines, and unexpected humor. Not quite reenactment, not quite theater—just a moment where community, history, and imperfection came together in a surprisingly memorable way. Read More