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This Week In Crozet (5/28/25)

This Week In Crozet (5/28/25)

May 29th-Jun 4th

Crozet United
May 28, 2025

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Thank You Readers! – We are thrilled to share that Albemarle County notified us that they will add a wildlife corridor to the proposed bridge over Lickinghole Creek in response to the petition many of you signed last week. We are grateful to live in a community that supports one another. Thank you to each and every one of you that took the time to read, sign, and share this petition with others. It made all the difference.

"We are going to take additional steps to ensure that there is a wildlife corridor requirement in the RFP. We are going to add an elevation on the plans to show openings in spans for wildlife. We are also going to add a statement from federal guidance that the bridge shall also serve as a wildlife passage (there are definitions)."

Excerpt from email from Albemarle County leadership

Adding this wildlife corridor was one of six critically important requests that our community made to Albemarle County Executive Jeff Richardson earlier this month. You can download and read the rest of them here. The Crozet Gazette will also recap these requests in their next issue. We’ll keep you posted with additional updates as they occur.

Thanks to Crozet United readers, Albemarle County agreed to add a wildlife corridor to the plans for the Eastern Avenue Connector bridge over Lickinghole Creek.

Time To Cool Off - Summer swimming season is here! If you're looking to bring your family for a refreshing dip, check out these local options:

MINT SPRINGS PARK
HOURS: Open from Memorial Day weekend, 10AM-6PM (open daily starting June 8)
ADMISSION: Children $2, Adults $3
NOTE: Check Albemarle County's website before visiting as closures may occur due to lifeguard shortages or algae blooms.

CROZET PARK POOL
HOURS: Monday-Friday 5:30AM-8PM; Saturday-Sunday 8AM-7PM
ADMISSION: $35 per family day pass (limited); monthly memberships available
AMENITIES: Well-maintained facility with ample space for families.

BLUE HOLE AT SUGAR HOLLOW
HOURS: Daylight hours
ADMISSION: Free
NOTE: Requires a 2-3 mile hike from Sugar Hollow parking area. Extremely popular on weekends; consider weekday visits for a more peaceful experience.

SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA
HOURS: Open daily until Labor Day, daylight swimming hours
ADMISSION: $8 per vehicle
NOTE: Arrive early on weekends as parking fills quickly.

GYPSY HILL PARK POOL
HOURS: Noon-6:30PM daily
ADMISSION: Ages 3 and under FREE; Ages 4+ $3
FEATURES: L-shaped Olympic-size pool, separate children's pool with zero-depth entry and interactive water features, double-pool slide, grassy sunbathing areas.

MASSANUTTEN RESORT WATER PARK
FEATURES: Both indoor and outdoor water parks
ADMISSION: $45-$65 per day
NOTE: Perfect for families wanting a premium water park experience with multiple attractions.

Blue Hole at Sugar Hollow

Meet Delegate Laufer at Batesville Market — June 1st Stop by Batesville Market this Sunday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM for a casual, community-focused meet and greet with Delegate Amy Laufer, who represents Virginia’s 55th House District — including Crozet, Batesville, and much of western Albemarle.

This is a great opportunity to chat with Delegate Laufer about the issues that matter to you, hear about her work during the recently completed 2024 General Assembly session, and learn more about what’s ahead for our region.

Delegate Laufer took office in January 2024 and is already gearing up for the 2025 election as she seeks re-election.

The event is free and open to all. Come by, ask questions, and stay informed!

Share your good news—like team victories, community cleanups, or any positive updates—with us. Send emails to [email protected]

Forecast

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Things to do

Thursday, May 29th

Backpacking Trip: Three Ridges | Meetup | 10:00 - 12:00 PM | FREE | This is a 2-night backpacking trip.

Saturday, May 31st

Firehouse 5K | Crozet Volunteer Fire Department | Meetup.com | 8:00 - 10:00 AM | $40 | Run followed by Pancake Breakfast will be served from 9-11 AM and is open to the entire community, as part of the entry fee for runners and by a suggested $10 donation for everyone else.

Glenbrook Neighborhood Garage Sale | 9:00 - 12:00 noon | 15+ homes expected to participate. Glenbrook is located at the intersection of Claibourne Road and Park Ridge Drive.

Sunday, June 1st

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.

Fly Fishing School | Wintergreen Resort | 12:00 - 4:30 PM | Ticketed

Prints, Platters, & Pints + WTJU Vinyl Takeover | Potters Craft Cider | 12:00 - 6:00 PM | FREE | Vendors will set up on the lawn and sell art, vintage, and vinyl wares from 12 - 5 p.m. Your favorite WTJU DJs will spin vinyl all the while.

Sunday Drive Wine Tour | Crozet Trolley Company | 1:00 - 5:00 PM | $52

Live Music: The Farm House Blues Band | Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market | 1:00 - 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.

Starr Hill Jam with Dan and Friends | Starr Hill Brewery | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE | Pull up a chair and join the jam circle.

Delegate Laufer Meet and Greet | Batesville Market | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE | Come chat with Delegate Laufer (Virginia’s 55th House District) about issues that matter to you!

Bar Botanical Deal of the Week

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On The Lighter Side

In recent years, Crozet Pizza expanded into the barn-like building next door. What was that building used for between 1906-1930?

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