Pies For Paws At Apple Day At Douthat A Celebration of Appalachian Heritage   Apple Day: A Celebration of Appalachian Heritage at Douthat State Park is just around the corner on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the beach complex, and several demonstrators will be there throughout the day to exhibit their craft or art. Something new this year showcased during Apple Day is an Apple Pie Baking Competition. The Alleghany Humane Society will be hosting “Pies for Paws” for the first time ever during Apple Day. If you have an interest in baking or just love apple pies then come out to Douthat State Park and participate in the apple pie baking competition. The entry fee is $5 and for a complete set of rules or to register contact Casey Osborne at 540-965-8355. Sponsors for Apple Day include: State Farm Insurance, Alleghany Regional Hospital, Dixie Gas & Oil Corporation, Seibel Heavy Equipment Repair Inc., Owen’s Pharmacy, Highlands Community Bank, First National Bank, JENFAB Inc., Krogers, and Clifton Forge Wholesale Food. If you have an interest in coming out and demonstrating for the day please contact our Chief Ranger of Interpretation and Education Beth Hawse at 540-862-8100. If you are interested in volunteering for the day please contact Jaimie Lomasney at 540-862-8100. For general park information go to www.virginiastateparks.govDouthat@dcr.virginia.gov. Douthat is located at 14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro, VA 24460.

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