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Rare Supercell Spins Over Crozet - On May 15, a storm chaser captured a rare supercell rotating over Crozet - a striking sight. Supercells are powerful thunderstorms with a rotating core and are known for producing extreme weather. This three-minute video shows the storm's dramatic structure unfolding over the Blue Ridge. Go to the two minute mark if you don’t have time for the full three minutes.
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Cyberattack Disrupts Some County Services - Albemarle County is dealing with a cybersecurity incident that’s knocked some systems offline since at least June 12th. Emergency services like 911 are still running, but internet at County buildings is down, and some public services may be temporarily unavailable. It’s not yet clear if this was a ransomware attack or a data breach. The County’s IT team and outside experts are investigating, and law enforcement has been notified. More updates to come.

Crozet Teen Triumphs in State Civics Bee - Crozet’s own Neil Handa, a student at Henley Middle School, clinched first place at the Virginia State Finals of the National Civics Bee held in Williamsburg on June 7. Neil now advances to the national competition in Washington, D.C. this November.

Demolition Begins at Former Green Olive Tree/Laundromat Site - A familiar Crozet site is transforming. Demolition has officially begun at the former Green Olive Tree and laundromat building on Route 240 across from Starr Hill. In its place, plans call for a new 23,120-square-foot, two-story building with a mix of office and restaurant space. Parking will be located behind the structure to support the future tenants.

This project marks another step in the ongoing evolution of Crozet’s prominent entrance corridor—an area that continues to draw investment and reshape how residents and visitors experience the heart of town.

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Things to do

Thursday, June 19th

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!

Book Club: From Scarred by Emily McIntire | Bold Rock Cidery | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Faraway | Stinson Vineyards | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE

Trivia | Bottles | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | FREE

Friday, June 20th

Baby and Toddler Story TIme | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 - 10:30 AM | FREE | Stories, songs, and shakers, followed by coloring and social time. Ages 0-3 and caregivers.

Annual ECBRO Virginia Bigfoot Con | Meetup | 2:00 - 10:00 PM | FREE | The Annual ECBRO Virginia Bigfoot Con is more than a conference, it's a gathering of like minded people, believers, knowers and also a place for skeptics to entertain the thought of the unknown. We have a variety of Unique Vendors, Food trucks, and Guest Speakers presenting their knowledge and experiences.

Live Music: Rick Goodling and Ron Lewis | Valley Road Vineyards | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE

Zuzu's Hot 5 with Cville Swing Live | Potters Craft Cider | 5:30 - 9:00 PM | FREE | Join us for a fun evening of dancing and live music! The night kicks off at 5:30 PM with a free swing dance lesson from Cville Swing—no experience or partner needed.

Live Music:  Ken Farmer & The Authenticators | Glass House Winery | 6:00 - 8:30 PM | FREE

Karaoke | Grace Estate Winery | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE | Join us for a fun Friday Evening of Karaoke at our Tasting Room. This is a free event and open to the public.

Rivanna Contra Dance | Greenwood Community Center | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | $10-$20 | A short lesson to begin, followed by the main dance.

Live Music: Joint Venture | Blue Mountain Brewery | 5:30 - 8:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Gia Ray | Basic City Beer Co. | 8:00 - 10:00 PM | FREE

Saturday, June 21st

Waynesboro Farmers Market | Constitution Park | 9:00 - 1:00 PM | FREE | With over 20 vendors, live music and food trucks

Crozet Farmers Market | Downtown Crozet | 9:00 - Noon | FREE

Women's Weekend Beginner Mountain Bike Day Camp | Miller School | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | $395 | Our June 21 and 22 weekend is aimed specifically towards beginner to lower-intermediate level female cyclists, ages 19 and above. The camp will help build your skills and confidence on knobby tires and allow you to enjoy awesome singletrack riding!

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

Little Naturalist | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | FREE | Introduce your three- to five-year-old to nature!

Concealed Carry Class | C’ville | 10:00 - 1:00 PM | $55 | This is the only class required for the Virginia Concealed Carry Permit.

Blue Ridge Mountain Dulcimer Players | Waynesboro Library | 10:30 - 12:30 PM | FREE | The public is invited to listen to and learn more about the mountain dulcimer.

Magic Show | Waynesboro Library | 1:00 - 2:00 PM | FREE | Engaging, interactive magic and illusion with illusionist Wes Iseli. All ages. No registration required.

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

Improv Class | Hamner Theater | 1:00 - 2:00 PM | FREE | The Hamner Theater offers weekly Improv sessions, free and open to the public.

Railroad Train Exhibit | Augusta County Railroad Museum | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Jen Tal Band | Afton Mountain Vineyards | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE

Scrap Dolls with Heart | Art Hive | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | FREE | Join us for a fun, hands-on class where fabric scraps, yarn, buttons, and a little imagination come together to create something magical—your very own handmade doll! No sewing experience needed—just a sense of creativity and a love for crafting.

Live Music with Jim Theobald & John Walk | Valley Road Vineyards | 1:00 - 3:30 PM | FREE

Garden Basics: Growing Tomatoes with Confidence | C'ville | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE

Field Day | N340 Campground Waynesboro | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | $5 | Come out and have some good old fashion family fun. Cant wait to see everyone there!!!

Hard Knox Wrestling | Bold Rock Cidery | 4:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Drew Dodson | Blue Toad Hard Cider | 4:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Adam's Plastic Pond | Potters Craft Cider | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | FREE

Drag Bingo and Live DJ set Dance Party | Bar Botanical | 6:00 - 11:00 PM | $15

Roller Skating | Greenwood Community Center | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | $2-$3 | The Greenwood Community Center offers public roller-skating on Saturday Nights 6pm-8pm. Admission is $3 to rent skates and $2 if you have your own skates. Roller blades are allowed. No metal wheels!

Live Music: Love Story (Taylor Swift Tribute) | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | $25

Live Music: Kanin Wren (Taylor Swift Tribute) | Basic City Beer Co. | 8:00 - 10:00 PM | $25

Improv Show with Big Blue Door | Cardinal Point Winery | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | $10

Live Music: The Gladstones | Batesville Market | 7:00 - 9:30 PM | $10

Sunday, June 22nd

Princesses at the Palace | Swannanoa | 11:00 - 1:00 PM | $35 | Your tour will begin with a brief introduction of the history of Swannanoa from the Fairy Godmother herself. Then, it’s time to explore the palace and find each of the princesses from Character Connections! You’ll have a whole hour to take pictures and get autographs with each character present.

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

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

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.

Live Music: Alex Arbaugh | Blue Toad Hard Cider | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Gina Sobel and Matt Draper | Glass House Winery | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Mojo Parker | Cardinal Point Winery | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE

Sense and Sensibility | American Shakespeare Center | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | Ticketed | Experience the elegance and wit of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility at the Blackfriars Playhouse. Follow the Dashwood sisters as they navigate love, heartbreak, and the constraints of their world in a timeless tale of resilience and romance.

YA Book Club: This Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede | Bluebird & Co. | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE | Ages 12+ Registration Required

Women's Board Game Club | Waynesboro | Meetup | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | FREE | Can you travel the caverns and gather the most treasure without making a "clank" sound and waking the guardian beast? Find out by joining us for a game of Clank.

June 23rd-25th

Yarns of Love | Waynesboro Library | Mon, June 23 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | FREE | All crafters (knitting, crochet, needlepoint, etc.) and all skill levels are welcome!

Crozet Writers Hub | Crozet Library | Mon, June 23 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | FREE | Join other local writers for a semi-structured creative zone.

Trivia Night | Starr Hill Brewery | Tues, June 24 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE | Gather your best team of up to 6 and belly up for your chance to win. Food Truck: Potlucky

Trivia Night | Basic City Beer Co. | Tues, June 24 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE

Comedy Night | Seven Arrows Brewing Company | Tues, June 24 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE | Come out for a great night of laughs as Seven Arrows has its comedy night!

Waffle & Friends: A Puppet Palooza | Crozet Library | Wed, June 25 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | FREE | For all ages. Free tickets available starting at 9am, while supplies last.

Summer Movie Series: The Garfield Movie | Wayne Theater | Wed, June 25 | 10:00 - 1:00 PM | Donations | Movie showtimes are at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.

Preschool Story Time | Waynesboro Library | Wed, June 25 | 10:00 - 10:30 AM | FREE | Stories and songs, followed by coloring and social time. Ages 3-5 and caregivers.

Wayne on Main Concert Series: Skillbilly's | Wayne Theater | Wed, June 25 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Donations

Trivia | Birdwood Bar and Grill or King Family Vineyards | Wed, June 25 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM | FREE

Henna Creations | Crozet Library | Wed, June 25 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | FREE | For ages 11-18. Registration is required. Enjoy a beautiful design and learn some ancient art of henna history with Cindy Pollard of Transformations Face Painting. Take home a cone of henna for practice!

Live Music: Jim Waive | Batesville Market | Wed, June 25 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | $5

Trivia | Seven Arrows Brewing Company | Wed, June 25 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Mike McCray | Blue Mountain Brewery | Wed, June 25 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM | FREE

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