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2026 Property Tax Assessment Update - Albemarle County’s 2026 property assessments are going up. In White Hall, residents will likely see increases in the range of 5%. Official assessment notices were mailed in late January, and while the final tax rate won't be set until April, these higher valuations mean most homeowners should expect an increase in their tax bills this May. Read more at →CBS19

VDOT 511 - Unsure about road conditions this winter? VDOT's 511 service provides real-time updates and live camera feeds to help you plan safe travels. While not perfect, it's a resource for checking conditions before heading out. When weather looks questionable, a quick check could save you from getting stuck or having an accident. See more at → VDOT 511

February Guest Artists at Crozet Artisan Depot - The Crozet Artisan Depot features artists Bill Craft and Haroun Misk through February 28th at 5791 Three Notch'd Road.

Meet the Artists: Saturday, February 7th, 11am-1pm

Bill Craft of Crozet presents "Craft Lights"—unique lamps created from salvaged industrial materials like old pipes, gauges, and tools. With 24 years of experience, he transforms forgotten objects into functional art pieces.

Haroun Misk of Charlottesville showcases geometric minimalist sculptures and detailed paintings that blend ancient patterns with contemporary design. His work has been exhibited internationally.

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Things to do

Thursday, Jan 29th

Preschool Family Storytime | Crozet Library | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE

Chair Yoga | Crozet Library | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE

Play & Learn | Waynesboro Library | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE

Wine Line w/Andrew Hodson (Members Only) | Veritas Vineyard & Winery | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Ticketed

Art Drop in - The Colors of Snow | Crozet Library | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | FREE

Kestrel Box Training | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | FREE

Puppy Pals Live! | Wayne Theater | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Ticketed

Karaoke Thursday's | Delly Up | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

DIY: Paper Lanterns | Waynesboro Library | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE

Thomas Gunn | Batesville Market | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Friday, Jan 30th

Baby & Toddler Story Time | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE

Doodlebugs! Art Exploration for Preschoolers | Crozet Library | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | FREE

YELLOW MUG AFTER DARK | Hello Again Consignment | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Matthew O'Donnell Live | Potters Craft Cider | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Lockjaw Classic Rock band | Glass House Winery | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Cooking Class: Taste of Sicily | Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Ticketed

Live Music: Andrew Beverly | Bold Rock Cidery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Winter Lecture Series: What Lies Beneath- Exploring The “Grand” In Grand Caverns | Wintergreen Resort | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | $10.00

Bent Mountain Trio | Batesville Market | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | $0.00

Live Music At The Edge: Jamie Dean And Friends | Wintergreen Resort | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | FREE

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

Saturday, Jan 31st

Auditions: Disney's Frozen at ShenanArts | Shenandoah Valley Art Center Inc | 9:00 - 6:00 PM | FREE

Let's Explore Walnut Creek Park near C'Ville | Meetup | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | FREE

Biscuit Run Park Hike: ~ 5 miles Easy to slightly moderate hike | Meetup | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE

Introduction to Stoicism: A Practical Philosophy for Life | Meetup | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE

Saturday Stories & More! | Crozet Library | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE

Collage Paper Making Workshop | Art Hive | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Ticketed

Live Music: Joshua E. | Afton Mountain Vineyards | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE

Live Music At The Edge: Brian Franke | Wintergreen Resort | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | FREE

Trick Dawg Live | Potters Craft Cider | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Murder Mystery Dinner (rescheduled) | Boar's Head Resort | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | TICKETED

Mark Patterson & The Midnight Special | Stable Craft Brewing Company | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE

Music Bingo Night for The Madee Project | Basic City Beer Co. | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Love Story: A Taylor Swift Tribute | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | $20

Saturday Night Improv! | Silver Line Theater Exchange | 7:30 - 9:00 PM | Ticketed

Sunday, Feb 1st

Women's Ski Clinic | Wintergreen Resort | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | $269

Intention Setting & Soundbath | Oakencroft Farm & Winery | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Ticketed

Winter Jazz Matinee with GootGenuG Jazz Fusion Quintet | Batesville Market | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Long Live The Jam! | Starr Hill Brewery | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | FREE

Butoh Chrysalis A Movement Workshop Exploring Somatic Metamorphosis | Rockfish Valley Community Center | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Mirabelle and Matty | Glass House Winery | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Erynn McLeod Live | Potters Craft Cider | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

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

Feb 2nd-4th

Hometown Line Dancing | Basic City Beer Co. | Mon, Feb 2nd | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Missions & Merriment | Crozet United Methodist Church | Mon, Feb 2nd | 6:00 - 8:30 PM | FREE | Missions and Merriment- a time for fellowship and mission projects like cards for shut-ins, small sewing projects, organizing items collected for local ministries, and much, much more! There's always something for everyone, so don't hesitate to join us!e

Crozet Library Monday Night Book Group | Crozet Library | Mon, Feb 2nd | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Afternoon Creativi-Tea: Crafting and Conversations | Crozet Library | Tue, Feb 3rd | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | FREE

Weeds in the Garden | Piedmont Master Gardeners | Tue, Feb 3rd | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | FREE

Author Event: SHENANDOAH FANTASTIC | Bluebird & Co. | Tue, Feb 3rd | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | FREE

UVA Men's Basketball vs. Pitt | John Paul Jones Arena | Tue, Feb 3rd | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Ticketed

Storytime with Hannah | Bluebird & Co. | Wed, Feb 4th | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE

The Wednesday Market | Rockfish Valley Community Center | Wed, Feb 4th | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Paper, Print & Texture - Stamp Making | Art Hive | Wed, Feb 4th | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Ticketed

Can We Talk? Cookies & Conversation | Crozet Library | Wed, Feb 4th | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE

On The Lighter Side

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