Author Archives: Marcy McCann

About Marcy McCann

Marcy McCann writes in various forms including an online column Adventures along Route 11, a collection of observations about her travels along Virginia’s historic corridor. Currently (for the third and final year) the Interim Fair Manager of the Shenandoah County Fair in Woodstock, Virginia, Marcy spends her spare time restoring a 200 year old brick Federal home in neighboring Strasburg. The first in her series of children’s books geared to bridging gaps in families undergoing change highlights the positive side of belonging to a stepfamily.

Retired person – Share my space.

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Marcy McCann

Independent person to wanted to share home in a quaint historic town in the Shenandoah Valley. Continue reading →

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Dan Voss – Songs and Dancers Artist Reception

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Marcy McCann

Enjoy lunch at Cristina’s Cafe or The Hi Neighbor Country Restaurant then walk across to enjoy an afternoon exhibit of some really wild work. High stepping dancers and ladies in tutus, singers, couples in full swing…all part of “Songs and … Continue reading →

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Books for Step Children and kids in blended families

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Marcy McCann

Books for step children are a great way to bridge gaps between parents and children in blended families. Chelsea’s Tree a book for young children is the perfect gift from a grandparent. Continue reading →

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Jigsaw puzzles for kids! Puzzles are great family fun

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Marcy McCann

Ways to spend quality time with the kids. Continue reading →

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Route 11 Yard Crawl Italian Ice a tasty way to cool off

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Marcy McCann

Dick from “Brain Freeze” is bringing his Italian Ice cart to LtdPrints.com and King Street Art Works on Saturday for The Route 11 Yard Crawl. Continue reading →

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Sundays in August are about art in the Shenandoah Valley

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Marcy McCann

Diane and Ren invite you to visit their family friendly artist reception for food and live music from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday August 14, 2011. Doors open from 11 AM until 7 PM Sundays. Continue reading →

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Cristina’s Cafe merits National Main Street Attention

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Marcy McCann

Bringing Local Back: Cristina’s Café Features Local Food in Strasburg, Virginia By | From Main Street News | July 27, 2011 | Despite the recent popularity of the Local Food movement, many communities, particularly in smaller rural towns, have resisted … Continue reading →

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Art Sale -Home furnishings – Ann Harrison’s Studio Closing

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Marcy McCann

Art sale and moving sale rolled into one. July 16th in Front Royal VA. Highest quality furnishings and art and art supplies. Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks with Family and Friends

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Marcy McCann

The real meaning of Thanksgiving Day for me is being able to express the appreciation I feel for friends and family, for the blessings that have been apparent even when my eyes were closed to them. That is the gift … Continue reading →

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Being a good student can be fun too.

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Marcy McCann

For P&G, it began with a Super Bowl ad last February that introduced its brand character, the Old Spice Man. Played by shirtless baritone Isaiah Mustafa, a handsome, former NFL wide receiver with a polished comedic sense of timing and … Continue reading →

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