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Virginia puts Love on Tap in August

State touts its breweries for inaugural Craft Beer Month
contRibuted RepoRt RICHMOND Virginias reputation as a destination full of local flavor has a new experience to tout with the first-ever August Virginia Craft Beer Month. The months theme, Love on Tap, is a nod to the states famous Virginia is for Lovers slogan and local craft beer on tap at more than 40 breweries and hundreds of restaurants across Virginia. The month-long celebration culminates with the first-ever Virginia Craft Brew Festival August 25 at Devils Backbone Brewery in Nelson County. The Virginia tourism office has created a new, interactive map on www. Virginia.org/craftbeer to help visitors find craft breweries open for tastings and tours and plan a visit. The site also features special events and Virginia craft beer travel packages throughout August. Critically acclaimed craft breweries are thriving all over the Commonwealth, from Arlington to Abingdon. said Gov. Bob McDonnell. A growing craft beer community in Virginia generates tourism, manufacturing, agricultural production and much needed jobs. Earlier this month, the Travel Channel included Virginia in its top seven beer destinations. August Virginia Craft Beer Month will introduce more people in Virginia and around the country to our award winning Virginia Craft Breweries. Virginia is for Lovers is about love pure and simple, said Rita McClenny, interim pres- leave with a 64 oz. ident and CEO of the growler filled to the brim Virginia Tourism Corpo- of their favorite beer. To ration. Our craft brew- top it off, the package eries are found through- includes a $50 gift cerout the state and are tificate redeemable at ideal places for people either one of the hotels who love local beers, on-site award-winning outdoor adventure and restaurants where a seexploring small towns lection of local beers is and cool cities. The Vir- just waiting to be tastginia craft beer scene, ed. Prices start at $209 combined with our 220 for deluxe accommodawineries, makes Vir- tions. Available Aug. 1ginia a top 31, 2012. destination ONLINE Guests for culinary An interactive map of Virgin- must be 21 t r a v e l e r s ias breweries may be found or older to looking for at Virginia.org/craftbeer book this true local package. flavor. To book, visit www.cradAugust Craft Beer dockterryhotel.com or Month is a huge opportu- call 434-55-1500. nity for us to show what Virginia craft beer is all Virginia CrafT Beer about, said Michael Kil- MonTH sunday BrunCH lelea, Chairman of the aT Blue MounTain Virginia Craft BrewBrewery ers Guild and brewer at Celebrate Virginia Legend Brewing Compa- Craft Beer Month with ny. Were really excited a delicious brunch menu about the future. And featuring local sausage with help from the state gravy over toasted buttourism office, I think we termilk biscuits, veggie can continue to grow and and sausage breakfast encourage those of age burritos, quiche of the to tap into whats being day, waffles and more. brewed here in the Com- Live music at 2:30 p.m. monwealth. Enjoy the brewerys Below is a sample of craft beers and stunspecial events and trav- ning views of Blue Ridge el packages which beer Mountain views from an lovers can experience indoor seating area or in Virginia, with many the outside terrace. 11 more listed on www.Vir- a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 5, 12, ginia.org/CraftBeer. 19, 26, 2012. CraddoCk Terry HoTel Brews and sHoes PaCkage lynCHBurg Beer and shoe lovers unite with Craddock Terry Hotels Brews and Shoes package. The package includes a night in the historic boutique hotel, a renovated shoe factory, as well as a five flight sampler on-site at the Jefferson Street Brewery where guests HaMPTon inn & suiTes Virginia CrafT Beer MonTH PaCkage riCHMond Travelers who book this package will have no problem filling up with food while enjoying the best of August Virginia Craft Beer Month. Package includes one night accommodations for two in a studio suite, one $25 gift card to Quaker Steak and Lube, in room bar snacks amenity featuring pretzels popcorn and peanuts as well as a hot breakfast buffet. Take in visits to local breweries including Legend and Hardywood in Richmond. Rates start at $149 exclusive of tax and based upon availability. Available Aug. 1-31, 2012. For reservations, visit http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/ hotels/virginia/hampton-inn-and-suites-richmond-glenside-RICGLHX/index.html or call 804-576-1777. Virginia CrafT Brewers fesT aT deVils BaCkBone Brewing CoMPany Taste Virginias award-winning craft beers in an amazing outdoor setting with music, food and more at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, located in Roseland at the base of Wintergreen Mountain. Craft brewers from around the state will be on hand to pour local beer and compete in the Virginia Beer Cup competition. Aug. 25, 2012. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. CrafT Beer dinner aT wild wolf Brewing CoMPany Celebrate Virginia Craft Beer Month with the chefs presentation of fresh seasonal dishes paired with Wild Wolf craft beers. Aug. 28, 2012. 6 p.m. linden row inn Virginia CrafT Beer MonTH PaCkage riCHMond Celebrate August Virginia Craft Beer Month at Richmonds historic Linden Row Inn where

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guests will enjoy a one The Virginia craft beer night getaway scene, combined with our coupled with 220 wineries, makes Virginia a selection of a top destination for culiVirginias aunary travelers looking for thentic craft true local flavor. beers. This Rita McClenny, interim president and package inCEO, Virginia Tourism Commission cludes accommodations in one of the Linden Row Aug. 1-31, 2012. ReserInns Main House rooms, vations are available by a mix pack consisting visiting www.reservaof Legend Brown Ale tions.lindenrowinn.com (brewed in Richmond) or calling 800-348-7424. and Star Hill JOMO Lager (brewed in Crozet), July 1 of this year, two a souvenir Virginia is pieces of legislation to for Lovers bottle opener support Virginias craft and free overnight valet brewers went into effect. parking as well as con- House Bill 359 (McCleltinental breakfast, in- lan) allows manufacturtown shuttle and more. ers to now lease space Rates start at $159, in their brewhouses to based upon double occu- smaller-scale brewers. pancy, exclusive of taxes Senate Bill 604 (McWaand subject to availabil- ters) allows retail sales ity. Must be at least 21 of beer and sampling on years of age to purchase the premises of Virginia this package. Available breweries.

Governor marks National Child Support Enforcement Month

contRibuted RepoRt RICHMOND This month, Gov. Bob McDonnell will recognize National Child Support Enforcement Month throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Child Support Enforcement Month affirms Virginias commitment to supporting the emotional and financial needs of Virginias children, said Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Commissioner Martin D. Brown. Strong families make strong communities, and in these times, thats exactly what our country needs. It all starts at home with families and VDSS commitment is to strengthen the families we serve at every customer contact. VDSS Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) Program currently serves more than 422,000 children in 353,000 cases and, in SFY2012, surpassed $657.1 million in collections thereby bringing total collections to more than $9 billion since 1993. DCSEs ultimate goal is to act in the best interest of Virginias children, which means providing each of them with two parents who are involved and invested in their lives. Often, the emotional support children receive from their parents is every bit as important as the financial support said Deputy Commissioner and DCSE Director Nathaniel L. Young, Jr. In addition to collecting financial support, DCSE closely aligns itself with VDSS Strengthening Families Initiative, which is committed to reducing non-marital births, connecting and reconnecting fathers with their children, and encouraging the formation and maintenance of safe, stable, two-parent families in which both parents focus on the healthy development of their children. Virginias DCSE continues to be an awardwinning program due to the implementation and improvement of initiatives focused on strengthening families, including: the Paternity Establishment Program, so every child knows his or her father; Access and Visitation, which reconnects non-custodial parents to their children; Intensive Case Monitoring Program, an alternative to incarceration for nonpayment of support that helps parents overcome obstacles; and Fatherhood Initiatives to help fathers understand the crucial role they play in their childrens well being. For more information on child support in Virginia, visit http://www. dss.virginia.gov/family/ dcse/.

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