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Crozet Citizens to Tackle “Unresolved Issues” – The Crozet Community Association (CCA) is meeting this Thursday, May 8, at 7:30 PM at Crozet Park in the building behind the basketball courts.  The meeting is open to the public and all Crozet residents are encouraged to attend.

The main item on the agenda is to discuss “Unresolved Issues for Crozet”.  There will be brief presentations, open community discussions, and resolutions on several topics, including:  the Montclair stream, the Eastern Avenue Connector, and AC44, the County’s 20-year Comprehensive Plan update. 

Not to be confused with the County-run Crozet Community Advisory Committee (CCAC), the CCA is entirely led by local Crozet citizens and is independent of the County.  Best known for its work on the Crozet Independence Day celebration and fireworks show, the CCA has most importantly served as a non-partisan advocate for Crozet’s interests for over 40 years.

“I welcome everyone to join us at Thursday’s meeting. Crozet has always been a place where neighbors work together whenever we need to solve big problems facing our community. For many of us, it feels like now is one of those times,” said Tim Tolson, CCA President.

Local Vineyards Make the List of Virginia’s Best - Big cheers to some Crozet-area standouts—Grace Estate Winery and Veritas Vineyard & Winery—for being named among the top Virginia wineries to visit right now by Wine Enthusiast!

Grace Estate, perched on Mount Juliet in Crozet, earned praise for its vineyard-first approach and minimal-intervention style. If you haven’t sipped their red blend or surprisingly savory Sauvignon Blanc yet, this is your sign.

Veritas also made the cut thanks to winemaker Emily Hodson’s talent for crafting elegant, Old World-style wines with a regional twist. Their Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, and red blends were singled out as standouts. Whether you're doing a guided tasting or just lounging on the lawn with a glass, it's a must-stop for any wine lover.

Congrats to both of these local gems for representing our area so well on the state (and national!) stage.

Hidden Gems Just a Short Drive from Crozet - If you’re new to the Crozet area, there are a few nearby favorites worth discovering.

In Staunton’s Gypsy Hill Park, The Gypsy Express mini train has delighted families for over 60 years. For just $1 per ride, enjoy a scenic loop on weekends from 1–5 PM, May through October (weather permitting). Rides are free on July 4, Labor Day, and the final Sunday of the season. Run entirely by volunteers, it’s a charming piece of local tradition.

In Waynesboro, the new Traffic Garden in Constitution Park is now open daily from sunrise to sunset. This mini streetscape helps kids learn bike safety while having fun. Bikes, scooters, and electric assist gear are all welcome.

Both spots are just a short drive away—perfect for a weekend adventure with the kids.

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Mother’s Day Ideas

Looking for a thoughtful way to celebrate Mom? From relaxing experiences to fun local outings, here are a few ideas to make Mother’s Day extra special.

“Wine Down” Trivia Night
Grace Estate Winery
Friday, May 10 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | FREE
Kick off Mother’s Day weekend with laughs, wine, and wood-fired pizza—because Mom deserves fun, too.
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Mother’s Day Arrangements
Horse and Hen
Custom Orders
Celebrate Mom with seasonal, locally sourced blooms—designed with heart and purpose.
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Mini Epicurean Retreat
The Farmhouse at Veritas
Saturday, May 11 | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM | $175
Give Mom the gift of total relaxation: yoga, vineyard strolls, wine, and fresh farm-to-table fare.
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Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
Restoration at Old Trail
Sunday, May 12 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Price Varies
Skip the dishes—treat Mom to a feast with prime rib, shrimp & grits, omelets, waffles, and more.
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Spring Family Mini Sessions
Puraphoto at Grace Estate Winery
Saturday, May 10 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM
15-minute sessions | $100 | 1-week turnaround
Freeze the moment—gift Mom beautiful family photos she’ll treasure forever (pets welcome!).
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Things to do

Thursday, May 8th

Play and Learn | Waynesboro Library | 1:00 - 2:00 PM | FREE | Ages 0-5 and caregivers. No registration required.

Native Shrubs and Vines Hike | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 5:30 - 8:00 PM | FREE | Explore the native shrubs and vines of this area of Virginia.  Learn about their benefits to the ecosystem and ways to incorporate them in your native landscape.

Crozet Trails Run | Starr Hill Brewery | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE | Join Cville Runners every Thursday at 6pm and take a jaunt on the Crozet Trails!!! Meet back at our tap room for pints!

Live Music: The GO-TO’s | Starr Hill Brewery | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE | Bluegrass jam session here we come! Join us on the third Thursday of the month for this incredible group!

Retro Game Night | Bold Rock Cidery | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE

Grooving On The Greenway with The Pickup Band | Constitution Park | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | FREE | Food trucks and children’s activities

SWAG Writers Open Mic | SolArt Center | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | FREE | Bring 5 minutes of poetry or prose to share, or come just to listen - all are welcome!

Open Mic Night | Batesville Market | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE | Music, Singing, Poetry, Spoken Word... everyone is welcome to participate in Open Mic Night

Trivia | Bottles | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE

Alfreda Sings The Divas of Soul | Wayne Theater | 7:30 - 10:00 PM | Ticketed

Chris Staples: Solo Spring Tour 2025 | Potters Craft Cider | 8:00 - 10:00 PM | $20

Friday, May 9th

74th Fishersville Antiques Expo | Augusta Expo Center | 9:00 - 5:00 PM | $5-$10 | Best Indoor/Outdoor Antiques Event/Market in the Mid-Atlantic

Baby and Toddler Story TIme | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 - 10:30 AM | FREE | Ages 0-3 and caregivers.

Second Friday Solar Viewing | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | FREE | Charlottesville Astronomical Society will present and bring their special Solar telescope(s), which will allow us to safely see sunspots, solar flares and prominences, and other features on the living cauldron that is our sun.

Bachata Dance Night | Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery | 5:00 - 9:00 PM | $15

Live Music – Willie DE | Brewing Tree Beer Company | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Trev Hicks | Blue Mountain Brewery | 5:30 - 8:00 PM | FREE

Boot Scoot Square Dance Party | Potters Craft Cider | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | FREE | Join the Boot Scoot Square Dance Party for a beginner friendly square dance!

Live Music: Dara James and the Soul Disciples | Glass House Winery | 6:00 - 8:30 PM | FREE

"Wine Down" Trivia Night | Grace Estate Winery | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | FREE | Come out with friends for some trivia!  On-site wood fired pizza from Slice Versa also available.

Organ Recital | St. Paul’s, Ivy Episcopal Church | 7:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Rock Thru The Ages w/Big Laird Band | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | FREE

Sal "The Voice" | Wayne Theater | 7:30 - 10:00 PM | Ticketed

Performance: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui | Silver Line Theatre Exchange | 7:30 - 9:30 PM | Ticketed

Live Music: The Barons | Basic City Beer Co. | 8:00 - 10:00 PM | Ticketed

Saturday, May 10th

Neighborhood Yard Sale Western Ridge at Lake Tree Lane and Park Ridge St | 8:00 - 12:00 PM | FREE | Start your Saturday treasure hunt early—swing by the Western Ridge Yard Sale (8–12 PM) before heading to the Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival!

Arts and Crafts Festival | Claudius Crozet Park | 10:00 - 5:00 PM | $0-$7 | The 45th annual Crozet Spring Arts and Crafts Festival will feature over 130 jury-selected artists, craft demonstrations, live music, children's activities, food trucks, and Virginia wine and beer.

Field Trip: Rockfish Valley Trail | Piedmont Bird Club | 8:00 - 10:00 AM | FREE | Trails are flat, mostly grass, and meander through meadows, fields and forests along the South Fork Rockfish River and will likely hold a number of migrants.

Nature for All | Riverview Park C'ville | Piedmont Bird Club | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | FREE | This event is intended to be accessible to all. We will move at a speed designed to accommodate those who have to move at their own pace.

74th Fishersville Antiques Expo | Augusta Expo Center | 9:00 - 4:00 PM | $5-$10 | Best Indoor/Outdoor Antiques Event/Market in the Mid-Atlantic

Concealed Carry Class | C'ville | 9:00 - 12:00 PM | $55 | This is the only class required for the Virginia Concealed Carry Permit.

Hike: Humpback Rocks | Meetup | 10:00 - 2:00 PM | FREE

Beginner Friendly Overnight Backpacking Trip | Meetup | 10:00 - 12:00 PM | FREE | New Backpackers Welcome

Living with Nature Hike at Wintergreen | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen | 10:00 - 12:00 PM |$8

Once Upon A Find Pop Up | Mudhouse Coffee | 10:00 - 1:00 PM | Price Varies | Toy Consignment

Tractor and Truck Pull | Rockfish Valley Fire Department | 12:00 - 8:00 PM | $15 | 12 and Under are FREE

Live Music: Chris Hammock | Bold Rock Cidery | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Andrew Beverly | Brewing Tree Beer Company | 3:00 - 6:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Alex Arbaugh | Blue Toad Hard Cider | 4:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Jason Burke | Glass House Winery | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | FREE

Roller Skating | Greenwood Community Center | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | $2-$3

Live Music: Lama and The Hound | Starr Hill Brewery | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | FREE | Lama and the Hound are an acoustic duo specializing in classic songs drawn from a number of genres.

Live Music: Slate River Band | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: The Pollocks | Batesville Market | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | $15

Live Music: The Nashville Nights Band | Basic City Beer Co. | 8:00 - 10:00 PM | Ticketed

Sunday, May 11th

Mini Epicurean Retreat at the Farmhouse | The Farmhouse at Veritas | 9:00 - 2:30 PM | $175 | We custom tailor the Mini Epicurean Retreat at the Farmhouse to be a low-commitment getaway for even the busiest people. Consider this the ultimate reset: fresh farm-to-table food, wine with our winemaker, yoga for the soul, and a walk through the vineyard with our vineyard manager. We offer the opportunity to learn something new and spend quality time with the people you love.

Mother's Day Brunch | Old Trail Restoration Restaurant | 10:00 - 4:00 PM | Price Varies | A full brunch buffet featuring a carving station with prime rib and pork tenderloin, shrimp and grits, omelets, smoked salmon, chicken, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, home fries, waffles, seasonal fruit, fresh salads, and more.

Red Cross Blood Drive | Augusta Expo Center | 10:00 - 3:00 PM | Volunteer

Live Music: Paul Gifford | Afton Mountain Vineyards | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Maxx | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE

Live Music – Bluzonia | Brewing Tree Beer Company | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Matt Johnson | Glass House Winery | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Mighty Fine Company | Potters Craft Cider | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE

Sense and Sensibility | American Shakespeare Center | 2:00 - 4:30 PM | Ticketed

Comedy Show | Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery | 3:00 - 5:00 PM | Ticketed

Pressed Flower's Workshop | Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | $125

Live Music: The Ladadas | Batesville Market | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | $10

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