MBCA CVA Event: Urbanna Picnic – August 15, 2009
Urbanna Picnic – Rappahannock River
When: August 15
Time: 2:00PM

On August 15, 2009 the MBCA Central Virginia Section invites our members and neighboring section members to join us for a wonderful day on the Rappahannock River. There will be boating, fishing (bring your rod), swimming, croquet, water skiing, tubing and of course fine dining and making new friends.
Provided: Fried chicken along with cole slaw, baked beans, ice tea, chips etc.. We are asking that everyone bring a desert or refreshments to share (soft drinks, wine or beer). Please contact event coordinators, Robyn or Gary at 804-358-8380 if you need more information.
RSVP – Pre-Registration Required: Please complete the registration form and mail it with your check to Robyn Tyer, 4308 Cambridge Rd., Richmond, VA 23221.
REGISTRATION FORM (DOWNLOAD AND PRINT)
Cost: $15.00 per member ($25 per couple – members)
[Non-members and additional guests: $15 per person]
Makes checks payable to: MBCA Central VA Section.
Directions to the Picnic:
From Richmond
- Take Rt. 360 E to Tappahannock. Turn right at Tappahannock onto Rt. 17 S.
- At about 21 ½ miles, you will see the Virginia Raceway on your right. Get in left lane and turn left across median strip onto Route 640. (There will be a Big John’s gas station on the North bound lane of Rt. 17 at this turn off)
- After the first 1.3 miles there will be a fork in the road…bear to the left
- Follow Rt. 640 for about another 3.8 miles past fire house on left.
- 2 blocks from the water the road turns sharply to left and then quick right. Go to second dirt road, which is Oyster House Lane, and turn left. Go to the 7th house on right and turn at the white fence that says “Tyer #142” on it.

From DC:
- Take I-95 S to US-1 / Rt 17 South, just past Fredericksburg
- Continue to follow US 17 South – about 67 miles
- When you see the Virginia Raceway on your right Get in left lane and turn left in ½ mile across median strip onto Route 640. (There will be a Big John’s gas station on the North bound lane of Rt. 17 at this turn off)
- After the first 1.3 miles there will be a fork in the road…bear to the left
- Follow Rt. 640 for about another 3.8 miles past fire house on left.
- 2 blocks from the water the road turns sharply to left and then quick right. Go to second dirt road, which is Oyster House Lane, and turn left. Go to the 7th house on right and turn at the white fence that says “Tyer #142” on it.

From Va. Beach
- Take I-64 W toward Richmond for about 25 miles
- Merge onto US-17 via exit 258B toward Yorktown and go about 48 miles (do not follow signs into Urbana)
- Turn right onto Water View Rd / US 640 (Big John’s gas station at the corner)
- After about 1 mile the road will fork. Stay to your left, on Rt. 640
- After about another 3 ½ miles you will pass the fire house on left
- 2 blocks from the water the road turns sharply to left and then quick right. Go to second dirt road, which is Oyster House Lane, and turn left. Go to the 7th house on right and turn at the white fence that says “Tyer #142” on it.
