When I was retiring from the Department of Commerce/NOAA, we had to attend a retirement class.  The instructor asked each attendee what our retirement destination was. When I said Lewisburg, WV, he wanted to know where it was and why I was retiring there.  I was born and raised in West Virginia. After retiring, my husband and I both wanted to return to our roots.  Below are some of the reasons Why Lewisburg WV: Lewisburg in Greenbrier County offers a plethora of things to do, places to visit, sights to see and with the low crime rate, great schools, and beautiful vistas, it is a great place to live. Where is Lewisburg ... this quaint historic town is located in southern West Virginia and offers the modern conveniences of big city living with all the flavor of small town charm.       I ... 08/31/2016

  Greenbrier Valley Theatre presents Pump Boys and Dinettes, a light-hearted musical that takes place at the Double Cupp Diner.  You’ll find some amiable company with the Dinettes and the gas station attendants from across the road as they fill their days with music and humor. This jubilant country western musical is just good ole down home fun!  Dates:  September 1-3, September 7-10 and September 14-17  Time:   7:30 p.m. with a Pay-What-You-Can Preview performance August 31 at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee performance September 10 at 2:30 p.m. Cost:  Tickets are $30 for general admission, $27 for seniors (60+) and $20 for children/students. For tickets or more information, call GVT’s Box Office at 304-645-3838 or visit www.gvtheatre.org. Guitarist Randy Goodson returns to GVT for his fourth ... 08/26/2016

 Carnegie Hall’s Ivy Terrace Concert 2016 Season ends Thursday, August 25th with performance by Black King Coal. The performance begins at 6:30 pm, rain or shine. In the event of rain, the concerts will be moved inside the Hamilton Auditorium.    Great musicBeautiful Grounds of Carnegie HallFor fun, picnics and socializingSummer Evenings and it is all FREE!!    There is plenty of space, so bring your blankets and/or chairs and enjoy the concert on the grounds of Carnegie Hall.  The Ivy Terrace series is a summertime favorite in the Greenbrier Valley. Fun for all ages, families and friends enjoy free live music on the lawn of Carnegie Hall.   For more information about upcoming concerts and performing artists, please visit www.carnegiehallwv.org.       Carnegie Hall West Virginia   105 C... 08/24/2016

   If you like sparkle and glamour, you don’t want to miss the jewelry trunk show hosted by the Greenbrier Valley Theatre. The event will be held in the Daywood Lobby on Sunday, August 28. This event is free and open to the public from 5-8 p.m.       Jewelry artisan Alan Anderson will be at Greenbrier Valley Theatre to showcase an eclectic mix of costume jewelry. Beaded handbags, brooches, necklaces, earrings and much more will be on display. Complimentary Hors d’oeurves and beverages will be served.   Alan Anderson's framed jewelry art.......  Fill Your Trunk with JewelsIf in Lewisburg, WV.... come out and enjoy this evening of jewels and drinks at GVT on Sunday, August 28 from 5-8 p.m.  113 E. Washington Street Lewisburg, WV  304-645-3838GVT Website  This community announcement is bro... 08/17/2016

  In conjunction with the Greenbrier Valley Theatre’s upcoming production of The Member of the Wedding, GVT will host a book club featuring selected works of playwright Carson McCullers.  Registration is free and now open. The deadline to register is Monday, September 12. For more information, call GVT’s Box Office at 304-645-3838 or visit www.gvtheatre.org.    Beginning October 3 and continuing through the literary series, the book club will be held on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at GVT.  For one hour each Monday, book club members will meet to discuss four of McCullers’ most famous novels. Below are the four books and a short synopsis of each: The Member of the Wedding - Outspoken tomboy Frankie befriends the family's maid in one of the most beautiful plays ever written about loneliness and ... 08/16/2016

 This beautiful building site consists of 0.64 acres in the Lamplighter Village Subdivision that has city water and sewer, as well as underground utilities. Lamplighter is a beautiful neighborhood tucked away in a small valley of single family homes on half acres to over one acre that is conveniently located less than a mile from downtown Lewisburg. You enter on Lamplighter Avenue, the only street in this community.  The street does a complete circle, with homes on both sides of the road.   Easy access and minutes from I-64 and close to shopping, restaurants, WalMart and Lowes.  Lamplighter is located off the main highways and does not get a lot of traffic .. it is surrounded by beautiful mountains  .. it is a great place to raise a family.   The homes in the Lamplighter Neighborhood ar... 08/11/2016

 Bring a picnic, a blanket or lawn chair, and sit back and relax to the sounds of music by Squirrel Hillbillies at Carnegie Hall Ivy Terrace performing on August 11, 2016. The performance begins at 6:30 pm, rain or shine. In the event of rain, the concerts will be moved inside the Hamilton Auditorium. From deep within the urban forest of Pittsburgh's East End, the Squirrel Hillbillies often emerge to share their eclectic mix of folk, country, and blues.  Through a collaborative, nonlinear songwriting process, duo partners Jenny Wolsk Bain and Gary Crouth draw from personal experiences, third-hand stories, and vivid imaginations to craft songs that are unpredictable and quirky yet widely accessible. The Carnegie Hall Ivy Terrace series ends on August 25 with a performance by BlacKingCoal... 08/03/2016

 Underwood Estates provide a tranquil mountain setting with the comfort and convenience of modern living. Large wooded estate lots easily accessible to recreation facilities and mountain scenery in the beautiful Greenbrier County. Four miles north is the Greenbrier Valley Airport with the longest runway in West Virginia, located on Route 219N in Lewisburg. Silver Airways offers daily flights to Washington Dulles International Airport. Underwood Estates is conveniently located off I-64. At exit 169, go right on Rt 219S and at the first traffic light turn left and follow the road to this tree-lined community convenient to shopping, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, and historic downtown Lewisburg. The well-established Underwood Estates was developed by Franswood Inc of Hun... 07/31/2016

  The West Virginia State Fair takes place near the end of August in Fairlea a community near Lewisburg, WV. This year's celebration will mark the 92nd anniversary of the West Virginia State Fair, providing a variety of family-oriented entertainment for visitors during the August 12-21, 2016 time-period.  When you visit the State Fair of West Virginia you can expect to find a whole world of livestock animals, horse shows, competitive exhibits, entertainment, ag education, concerts and carnival rides galore!!  The 92nd  State Fair offers a wide variety of attractions and there is something for everyone to enjoy. Check out all the attractions and make sure you don’t miss them.  Competitions include livestock, equine, home, arts and garden, pie bake off, and so much more.  What’s a state f... 07/26/2016

You don’t want to miss the next concert at Carnegie Hall. Qiet will be performing.... from rock to jazz... When:  July 28, 2016  Where: Lawn of Carnegie Hall Time: 630pm Cost:  FREE, enjoy free live music and bring a picnic supper, a blanket and your dancing shoes - barefeet permitted.   Qiet is the culmination of this wild and wondrous world, infused with every culture on the planet and refined in the mountains of West Virginia. Their songs radiate an undeniable energy, passionate lyrics, and humor dark as coal. A balance of high-energy chaos and perfect order, Qiet’s visceral performances will keep you dancing long after the concert’s over. Combining the elegant excesses of 1920’s jazz with the unpredictably of pure punk rock, what results is not just a show, it is an experience.   Th... 07/23/2016

 If You Like Garlic, Check out the Garlic Festival at the Lewisburg Farmers Market Date:   July 23 2016Time:  8:30am - 1:00pmPlace: Parking lot at the Lewisburg United Methodist Church, 214 East Washington St, Lewisburg.  Directions                                                  You don’t want to miss the Lewisburg Farmers Market on Saturday, July 23 for their Garlic Festival!  The farmers market is always fun for the entire family.  Come out for free tastings and samplings of everything garlic -- roasted garlic, garlic spreads and yes, even garlic ice cream!  Did you know that garlic is an herb from which the leaves, seeds and flowers are used in flavoring food as well as making medicine. The herb has even been used in cosmetics, perfumes and dyes. One of the most commonly used cooki... 07/18/2016

         Helping others is what Shaklee, Sherry Sutterby, and G.R.O.W. Project Inc. are doing for the Greenbrier County flood victims.        I’ve been using Shaklee products for years and my Shaklee Distributor, Sherry Sutterby, is just fantastic.  She keeps me informed about Shaklee products and has even provided some of her own product for me to try before purchasing.  I’ve been very happy with not only Shaklee products but with Sherry’s amazing knowledge of all of their products.  So this post is a shout out for Sherry, Shaklee and G.R.O.W. Project Inc. and what they are doing for the Greenbrier County flood victims.Shaklee and Sherry inspired me with their generous spirit toward others in everything that they do. For instance in 1992, Shaklee Cares was formed and thousands of hours... 07/16/2016

 The Greenbrier Humane Society invites you AND your pet to "Christmas in July!"   A community celebration with something fun 'fur' everyone Date - Saturday, July 16Time - 1:00 - 4:00pm  Location - on the lawn of New River Community and Technical College and Carnegie Hall in downtown Lewisburg, WV.Cost -  Donation (Sponsorship Opportunities Available) Festivities include: Family/Pet photos with Santa Kid Zone - bounce houses, temporary tattoos, arts & crafts DOG SHOW - Bring your pup's best costume and talents (pre-registration encouraged) Dog training expo and Q&A featuring Janine Lazurus Free Microchip & Education Station Silent Auction Live Music Reunification Station "Grooming by Janice" at the mobile grooming salon. Receive a free nail clipping for your dog. And of course.....an ADO... 07/15/2016

 The Greenbrier Valley Theatre presents the production of the reimagined fairy tale, Cinderellish.   Dates/Time:  July 21-23, July 27-30 and August 3-6 at 7:30 p.m. with a Pay-What-You-Can Preview performance July 20 at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee performance July 30 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for general admission, $27 for seniors and $20 for children/students. For tickets or more information, call GVT’s Box Office at 304-645-3838 or visit www.gvtheatre.org. The world premiere of a musical by Emmy Award-winning composer Arnold Margolin and Weslie Brown. It looks like Elizabeth Summers is finally getting her big break… until she realizes everyone thinks she’s Elizabeth Somers. In this case of mistaken identity, Elizabeth’s dreams are coming true, but will she be able to play the part? You... 07/12/2016

  Greenbrier Valley Theatre would like to thank everyone who is helping them through this disaster recovery process  after the flood.  We understand there are a lot of needs in this county right now. We appreciate the volunteers who have given their time and talent to help us. In light of recent events, GVT will postpone their 22nd Annual Art Auction to Saturday, September 24, 2016.  GVT is grateful to the artists who have already submitted their works.  At this time artists are asked to delay any donations until August 8, 2016. GVT is thankful for the generosity, however storage is very limited due to the damage in the basement.  GVT's  Mainstage and Educational programs will continue as scheduled.  The loss in our community has been great, and we count ourselves fortunate to call the ... 07/01/2016

Ivy Terrace continues at Carnegie Hall! The Ivy Terrace series is a summertime favorite in the Greenbrier Valley. Fun for all ages, families and friends enjoy FREE live music on the lawn of Carnegie Hall the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month through August. Performing on Thursday, July 14, 2016 will be Black Twig Pickers.  The Black Twig Pickers are defined by a forward-thinking approach to a musical tradition too often associated with times gone by.  Mike Gangloff, Sally Anne Morgan, Isak Howell, and Nathan Bowles have established themselves as dedicated practitioners of old-time music, re-cast and shaped by their appreciation of modern improvisation, drone, and punk.  Not at odds with the experimental scene that fostered them or the old-time circles they travel in, The Black Twig Pick... 06/29/2016

  This 1956 Ranch house has 1500 sq ft and needs some TLC.  With 3BR/1BA, eat-in kitchen, dining room, large living room, sun room, den, utility room, large front porch, and an attached one-car garage this house could be made your dream home.  Hardwood floors under carpet; Fireplace in Living Room & Sun Room; large window in living room replaced in 2009. New water heater and furnace 2016. This would be a fantastic home for first-time home buyers, downsizing and/or a great investment for a rental as it is located in historic Lewisburg, WV.  209 Frazier Street, Lewisburg WV 24901MLS: 16-783List Price: $149,900   Contact Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®, 304-520-2133, if you are looking for homes, mountain properties, recreation property, small businesses for sale, farms and/or land in Lewisburg, ... 06/23/2016

  This attractive two-story, 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in the Crowfield Subdivision has SOLD. The new owners moved from Miami, Fl. and have one child.  It was a pleasure and fun working with the buyers and finding them the perfect home. I know they will be happy in their new home and will love living and working here in Lewisburg, WV.   List price was 269,800, and sold price was $261,000. This home was move-in ready for the buyer.  This 2-story house meets all their needs and features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths with 2,676 sq.ft. of living space, a large eat-in kitchen, a living room, family room, Florida room with skylights, 2-car garage, large rear deck, and much more.  The Crowfields subdivision is near the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, the Robert C. Byrd Clinic, and shopping ar... 06/23/2016

 Greenbrier Valley Theatre’s Youth Education Program annual Summer Drama Camp starts Monday, July 25-Sunday, August 7. Summer Drama Camp is offered to children ages 5-14.  2015 Summer Campers perform at their showcase (Photo Courtesy / Greenbrier Valley Theater).  Students in GVT’s summer drama camp experience intensive study in theatre arts. Campers ages 5-14 spend two weeks exploring creative dramatics, acting for the camera, scene study, voice and movement, creative writing, storytelling and technical theatre. Camp culminates in a performance written, developed and produced by the students. “Classes are very diverse and engaging, covering many topics of theatre including acting, dance, lighting, costuming, musical theatre, arts & crafts, and more. Campers spend the two weeks learning... 06/22/2016

 Lewisburg will be a busy place tomorrow.  Why, you ask? Because on Saturday, June 11, is the 35th Lewisburg Home and Garden Tour. The tour will be from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM.    Tickets for the Home and Garden Event is $20. Ticket holders will be viewing five amazing homes in the "Coolest Small Town in America", Historic Lewisburg.  The tour also includes a walk through of beautiful gardens that are only open to the public during this Tour! Information and tickets are available at the following locations:Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau,- (800) 833-2068 or (304) 645-1000 the Greenbrier Historical Society - North House Museum and Archives, (304)645-3398 and, of course, from a Garden Club Member  Tickets will also be available the day of the Tour at all featured homes an... 06/10/2016