13th Annual Jacob’s Ladder Oyster Tasting

Join us to taste some succulent bivalves, enjoy scintillating company, and sustain an outstanding program – Jacob’s Ladder. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event go to support our Summer Enrichment Program. Sunday, September 24, from 3-5 at Merroir Restaurant in Topping, VA. 784 Locklies Creek RoadTopping, VA…

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2023 Golf Tournament

golf carts ready to roll out

The results are in! With fourteen teams participating, we were able to net $20,000 for the Jacob’s Ladder program, and the day can be considered a great success. Golf Flight Prizes 1st Flight  Winners                                                           CROCKETT TEAM – Dave Anderson, Jeff Clark, Tyler Clark, Jon McElhaney 1st Flight, 2nd Place…

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30th Annual Golf Classic

Join us for the Jacob’s Ladder 30th Annual Golf Classic To be held on Monday, May 15 at the Golden Eagle Golf Course of the Tides Inn, Irvington, VA Format Box Lunches are available & there will be an Awards Celebration following the tournament 100% of proceeds helps support the…

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Oyster Tasting 2022

A fantastic turnout and beautiful weather made for a wonderful event! An extra special thanks to our premium sponsor, Davenport & Company, for underwriting this event, and to all of our loyal donors. A few pics from the day … (click to view larger images and captions)

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A Perfect Day for Oysters

If one had to choose a day for having an Oyster Tasting, then the first Sunday of November would be the day of choice. The weather was just right (not too hot, and not too cold), the location was lovely (oysters served right on the banks of the York River),…

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Reflections on Camp

The words below are from our former Executive Director, Dr. David Niebuhr. This was from his first camp experience in 2021, and it was one that he would not soon forget – as anyone know who works with Jacob’s Ladder for any length of time, the experience is unlike any…

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28th Annual Golf Tourney Draws Big Numbers

The 28th Annual Jacob’s Ladder Golf tournament arrived out of COVID like a smooth swing hitting the sweet spot for a long drive to the tee. With a shotgun start at noon on May 17th, a field of 18 teams (the largest in memory) filled the Irvington, Virginia, Golden Eagle…

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