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Walnut Creek Sprint Adventure Race - Crozet Racing is back this spring with the Walnut Creek Sprint Adventure Race on March 21st at 10:00 AM. This year’s event is a special one: it marks the race directorial debut of local 8th-grader Johnathan as part of his school service project. (The more participants who sign up, the better his grade!)

The race is a 4-hour "sprint" covering roughly 10 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and paddling. It’s designed for everyone—from solo pros to families and first-time racers. Best of all, the race supports Heroes on the River, a local charity for veterans.

— Cost: FREE if you bring your own boat! (Canoe/Kayak rentals available via Rivanna River Co. for ~$35).

— The Course: Navigate 500+ acres of woods, singletrack, and water at Walnut Creek Park.

— The Schedule: Check-in at 9:00 AM; Race starts at 10:00 AM.

→ Sign Up Here

Support Local Arts at Arts Night Out! - Looking for a fun Friday night for the kids? AWE is thrilled to host our next Arts Night Out on Friday, January 23, from 5:30–8:30 PM at Murray Elementary! Students in grades K–5 will enjoy a creative, arts-themed evening complete with a pizza dinner—all in a safe, engaging environment.

The best part? 100% of the proceeds directly support arts programs in our western Albemarle feeder schools. Space is limited, so →CLICK HERE to register your young artist today!

Back for the Season: Oakencroft Reopens Doors This Saturday - After closing for the winter season, Oakencroft Farm and Winery is set to reopen its doors on January 24th to showcase its latest sustainable vintages. The winery will operate on its winter schedule of 11 AM to 5 PM, with reservations encouraged for those seeking a quiet stop along the Virginia Wine Trail.

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Things to do

Thursday, Jan 22nd

Bold Book Club: A Guide To Magical Innkeeping | Bold Rock Cidery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Paint + Sip: "glowing Snowy Sunrise" | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Ticketed

Seeing in the Dark: Unlocking AI in Next-Gen Radar Applications | Meetup | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Monthly Trivia At The Bar | Bar Botanical | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

UVA Women's Basketball vs. Pittsburgh (ACC) | John Paul Jones Arena | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Ticketed

Adam Larrabee Quartet | Batesville Market | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | $10.00

Friday, Jan 23rd

Block Play | Crozet Library | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | FREE

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

Yellow Mug After Dark | Hello Again Consignment | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

West of Wyatt Live | Potters Craft Cider | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Arts Night Out | Arts in Western Education | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | $45

Paint + Sip | Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

90’s Music Trivia | Bold Rock Cidery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Cooking Class: Taste of Milan | Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Ticketed

Midnight Buzz | Glass House Winery | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Charlottesville Singles Speed Dating Event: 30s/40s Virginia | Meetup | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Music Bingo | Grace Estate Winery | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Kai Crowe-Getty Songwriter Spotlight | Batesville Market | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | $10.00

River City Radio Hour Reunion | Wayne Theater | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | $20

Leroy Burks & The Voodoo Whiskey Band | Basic City Beer Co. | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | FREE

Saturday, Jan 24th

Double Bear Rocks-8.2 Miles-Moderate | Meetup | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | FREE

Showmasters Gun Show | Augusta Expo Center | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | $10.00

Toddler Time | Frontier Culture Museum | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE

Garden Basics: Starting Plants from Seeds—Plus a Seed Swap | Piedmont Master Gardeners | 10:00 - 12:00 PM | FREE

Ivy Talk: The River View Farm House: An Architectural and Conservation Analysis | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | FREE

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

UVA Men's Basketball vs. North Carolina (ACC) | John Paul Jones Arena | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Ticketed

Paws to Read with Penny | Crozet Library | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE

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

Murder Mystery Dinner | Boar's Head Resort | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Ticketed

The Pollocks Live | Potters Craft Cider | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Country Line Dancing | Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

The Inclinators | Batesville Market | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | $5.00

Sunday, Jan 25th

Indoor Rock Climbing! | Meetup | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Showmasters Gun Show | Augusta Expo Center | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | $10.00

UVA Women's Basketball vs. NC State (ACC) | John Paul Jones Arena | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Ticketed

Kitchen Lithography Workshop | Shenandoah Valley Art Center Inc | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | $60

Squirrel Twirl Community Dance Party | Rockfish Valley Community Center | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Jan 26th-28th

Winter Writing Sanctuary | Crozet Library | Mon, Jan 26th | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Popcorn and Pajamas | Crozet Library | Tue, Jan 27th | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE

Beer & Board Games | Batesville Market | Tue, Jan 27th | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Trivia Night | Starr Hill Brewery | Tue, Jan 27th | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

The Wednesday Market | Rockfish Valley Community Center | Wed, Jan 28th | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The Art and Science of Joy Book Club | Crozet Library | Wed, Jan 28th | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

On The Lighter Side

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