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Board of Supervisors Meets Today - The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meets today (August 6th) at 1 PM in Lane Auditorium to discuss affordable housing investment fund recommendations, a data center work session, and a presentation on the Biophilic Cities Network (which focuses on integrating nature into urban planning for healthier communities). Later in the meeting, Supervisor Mallek will formally introduce and voice her support for the resolutions passed by the Crozet Community Association in July. Click here to review our previous story on this issue.

ACPS School Starts - The 2025-26 school year kicks off Wednesday, August 13th—time to dust off your patience and perfect your school zone crawl as morning commutes return to their gloriously chaotic, bumper-to-bumper glory.

Speed Cameras - Speaking of school, Albemarle County added speed cameras to the school entrances on Rockfish Gap Turnpike in Crozet at Western Albemarle High, Henley Middle, and Brownsville Elementary, plus they're putting stop arm cameras on some school buses to catch people who illegally pass them. There's a warning period from August 13 through September 12 where you'll just get a warning if you're going 10+ mph over the speed limit, but after that it's a $100 fine (though no points on your license).

Local Thursday at Wintergreen Resort - If you are looking for something to do on Thursdays, Wintergreen has a cool running deal to remember. We are all considered local so no proof of residency required.

Highlights:

• Golf for $50 – 18 holes at Stoney Creek (after 3pm) or 9 holes at Devils Knob (after 2pm)

• Spa savings – 10% off any 50-minute service to cure those midweek blues

• Lake Monocan access – Discounted rates for lakeside lounging and paddle sports

• Discovery Ridge thrills – Unlimited rock climbing, trampolines, mini golf and more for just $32

• The Edge specials – 50% off Seaglass Riesling bottles and glasses plus $20 Ribs + Shrimp combo (5pm-9pm)

Get all the details: https://www.wintergreenresort.com/event/locals-day/

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Things to do

Thursday, August 7th

Chair Yoga | Crozet Library | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | FREE | Summer Location: Tabor Presbyterian Church. 

Tech For Beginners | Waynesboro Library | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE | Join Us Each Month To Learn Computer And Digital Literacy Skills. These Beginner-Friendly Classes Will Cover The Basics Of Computers, Smartphones,

Play & Learn | Waynesboro Library | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE | Play Time With Toys And Games Designed To Boost School Readiness, Plus A Chance To Socialize And Make Some New Friends.

Afternoon At The Movies | Crozet Library | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE | Ages 6-11.  Wild Robot (Rated PG, 1 Hour And 42 Minutes). Required Registration Begins July 28.

Crowler Thursdays | Starr Hill Brewery | 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE | Buy One, Get One Half Off Crowler Every Thursday!

Positivity And Self-Empowerment Hour | Waynesboro | Meetup | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE | I'm Super Excited To Announce A Chance For Individuals Who Are Interested In Personal Growth To Come Together, Encourage Each Other, And Discuss

Thursday Night Karaoke | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Cider Bingo | Bold Rock Cidery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE 

The Invasion & Crozet Seafood @ Tailgate Thursday | Stinson Vineyards | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE 

Waynesboro Ice Cream Ride [Rescheduled] | Klines | Meetup | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE 

Crozet Trails Run | Starr Hill Brewery | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE

Friday, August 8th

Junior Fox Hunting Clinic | Meetup | 9:00 - 12:00 PM | $45 | We will start in the ring to learn and practice exercises that are important when hunting. We will then head out into the fields and woods to continue learning good, safe skills and proper terminology used while hunting.

Baby & Toddler Story Time | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE | Stories, Songs, And Shakers, Followed By Coloring And Social Time. Ages 0-3 And Caregivers.

Devils Knob Racquet Sports - Pickleball Fun-Damentals | Wintergreen Resort | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Ticketed

Second Friday Solar Viewing | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | FREE 

Live Music: Ron Gentry | Valley Road Vineyards | 4:30 - 7:00 PM | FREE

Adult Nerf Battle | Waynesboro Library | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | FREE | Join Us After Hours For Pizza And An Adult Nerf Battle In The Library! 

Game Night & Happy Hour At Basic City Brewery | Basic City Beer Co. | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Annie Stokes + Ammonite Live | Potters Craft Cider | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE 

Ian Gilliam & The Firekings | Glass House Winery | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE 

‘Wine Down’ Trivia Night | Grace Estate Winery | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE | Ready To Put Your Knowledge To The Test? 

Benefit Concert For Warm Featuring The Goodson Band | Basic City Beer Co. | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE 

Mr. Spacecat | Batesville Market | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | FREE | Mr Space Cat Is All About Playing And Singing Great Songs That Make You Feel Good. And That Makes Us Feel Good! We’re A Straight-Up Rock And Roll

Buffalo Rome | Wayne Theater | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Ticketed

Saturday, August 9th

SlatyFork Enduro 2025 - WV Enduro Series (Bike Race) | Meetup | 7:00 - 3:30 PM | $80

Commonwealth Day Of Play | Frontier Culture Museum | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | FREE | The Frontier Culture Museum Is Participating In The Commonwealth’s Day Of Play!

Kids Fun Dash and 1.5 Mile Mud Run | Waynesboro | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | $30 | The Mud Run (5-14 yr olds) and Fun Dash (3-5 yr olds) wind through the fields and trails of Waynesboro's Ridgeview Park!  Whether traversing the balance beams, crawling through the mud pit, or sliding to victory on the giant slip n' slide, your kids are guaranteed to have a good time.  There is no better way to conclude summer vacation than with some down and dirty fun in the sun!

Sorry, Most Sorry: An Adaptation Of The Winter's Tale For Young Audiences | American Shakespeare Center | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Ticketed

Butterfly Walk - August | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE

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

End Of Summer Bash | Bold Rock Cidery | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM | FREE

Improv Class | Hamner Theater | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | FREE 

Jimmy O W/ Sam Morris | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE | 

Redwork Tea Towel Workshop | Art Hive | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | $25 | Learn the timeless art of redwork embroidery in this hands-on workshop! You'll stitch a charming design onto a cotton tea towel using classic red thread and simple embroidery techniques.

Live Music: The Zip | Afton Mountain Vineyards | 4:30 - 7:30 PM | FREE

Lockjaw Classic Rock Band | Glass House Winery | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE 

Starry Nights Music Festival Featuring: Applebutter Soul | Veritas Vineyard & Winery | 5:30 - 11:00 PM | $25 | Let the music sweep you away as we create a night to remember with great company, fun music, and fine wine!

Sun/Sets Episode Three | Potters Craft Cider | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Ticketed | Join Us For A Full Evening Of Music, Movement, Connection, And Celebration Under The Moonlight. 

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

Brian Chandler Live At Seven Arrows! | Seven Arrows Brewing Company | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Cody Purvis (Full Band) W/ Sela Campbell | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Ticketed

Ian Gilliam & The Fire Kings | Batesville Market | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | $10

Dara James & The Soul Disciples Live At The Foundry | Basic City Beer Co. | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE 

Sunday, August 10th

Polo At King Family Vineyards | King Family Vineyards | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE

Live Music Weekends | Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | FREE

Gypsy Express Mini-Train | Gypsy Hill Park | 1:00 - 5:00 PM | $1 | The Gypsy Express is a short, fun ride around a scenic area of Staunton’s Gypsy Hill Park.

Music On The Deck: Pat Anderson | Cardinal Point Winery | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE 

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

Second Sunday Bluegrass Jam | Batesville Market | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | FREE

Cider & Strings: An Afternoon With Tristan Dougherty And The Heart Pines | Potters Craft Cider | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE 

Sean Stringer | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Drew Dodson | Blue Toad Hard Cider | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE

Aug 11th-13th

Grace Grocery Distribution | Crozet United Methodist Church | Mon, Aug 11th | 3:30 - 6:00 PM | FREE | First Come First Serve

Junk Journaling For Tweens | Crozet Library | Mon, Aug 11th | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE | Ages 9-12. Registration Requested.

Summer Guided Tree Walk | Ivy Creek Natural Area | Tue, Aug 12th | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | FREE

Paws To Read With Piper | Crozet Library | Tue, Aug 12th | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE | Improve Your Reading Skills And Make A New Friend By Reading Aloud To A Registered Therapy Dog, Piper.  Sign Up For A 15-Minute Appointment

Chess Club | Waynesboro Library | Tue, Aug 12th | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE 

Trivia With Olivia | Starr Hill Brewery | Tue, Aug 12th | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE 

Late Summer Meltdown 4-miler Race | Tue, Aug 12th | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | $18

Women's Wednesday Golf Special | Old Trail Golf Club | Wed, Aug 13th | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | FREE

DMV Connect @ Crozet Library | Crozet Library | Wed, Aug 13th | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | FREE | Dmv Connect Will Be Available For Walk-In Appointments For A Variety Of Services Including Real ID, Drivers’ Licenses, Id Cards, Vehicle Titles

Cinderella Story Time | Waynesboro Library | Wed, Aug 13th | 10:30 AM - 11:00 PM | FREE | Meet The Star Of The Wayne Theatre's Cinderella! Actress Merab Yeomans Will Be Visiting (In Costume!)

Trivia Night | Birdwood Bar and Grill | Boar's Head Resort | Wed, Aug 13th | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE 

Line Dance Wednesdays | Pro Re Nata - PRN | Wed, Aug 13th | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Ticketed

General Trivia Night | Seven Arrows Brewing Company | Wed, Aug 13th | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

On The Lighter Side

Trivia

Why is the current site of the SOCA fields off Polo Grounds Road historically significant?

A - It’s where “Monasukapanough”, a prominent Monacan Chief’s village first documented by Captain John Smith in 1612, was located

B - It’s across the river from a site where the bones of 1,000 people were discovered

C - It’s where Thomas Jefferson became known as the “the father of American archeology”

D - All of the above

E - None of the above. Offsides! It is just a soccer field!