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New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Winter Wander - Boar’s Head Resort is adding a special fireworks display to its Winter Wander light show at 8 PM on New Year’s Eve, requiring a standard event ticket for entry. Read More at → CBS19

Charlottesville and Albemarle County Launch Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program - The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority has kicked off its yearly recycling initiative to divert thousands of trees from landfills by converting them into mulch, with drop-off locations available at Claudius Crozet Park and the Greenwood Community Center. Read More at → NBC29

Learn about expansion plans for Crozet Park - The Crozet Community Association (CCA) will meet at the Crozet Library on Tuesday, January 6th at 7:00 PM to learn about new plans for Crozet Park and to elect officers for 2026. (Please note the change from the meeting’s usual date, time, and location.) The full agenda can be found by clicking here. All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The CCA was founded 40 years ago as a community-led association to protect, preserve, and enhance our Crozet community. In addition to organizing the annual Independence Day celebration, the CCA serves as our watch dog and is a forum where neighbors can share their concerns and find opportunities to volunteer in our community.

Free personal hygiene products available - The Crozet Cares Closet is holding a “Distribution Day” this Saturday, January 3rd from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at 7585 Rockfish Gap Turnpike. For those receiving SNAP benefits, or who just need a little extra financial support, Crozet Cares Closet will be offering personal hygiene products and household cleaning supplies free of charge.

If you are in a position to donate these items to neighbors that need them, click the image below to visit the CCC website to learn more about how to support their vital mission.

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Forecast

The only pain I want for the new year is champagne …

Things To Do - Jan 1st - 7th

The first week of the year is always a bit slow, so we’re trying out a new format for the time being. We’ll switch back as soon as things ramp up again! We’d like to know what you think—send us a note with your feedback, good or bad.

Active & Outdoor

New Years Day Hike-Camp Hoover | Meetup | Thur, Jan 1st | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM | FREE

Transfusion Open | Old Trail Golf Club | Thur, Jan 1st | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | $85

NYD 2026 5K | Meetup | Thur, Jan 1st | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE

New Year Hike: Rivanna Trail | Meetup | Thur, Jan 1st | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | FREE

Boar's Head to Round Top Hike | Meetup | Thur, Jan 1st | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | FREE

UVA Women's Basketball vs. Clemson | John Paul Jones Arena | Thur, Jan 1st | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Ticketed

First Saturday Bird Walk | Ivy Creek Natural Area | Sat, Jan 3rd | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | FREE

Young Birder’s Club | Ivy Creek Natural Area | Sat, Jan 3rd | 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | FREE

Appalachian Trail: Rockfish Gap | Meetup | Sat, Jan 3rd | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | FREE

Line Dancing | Rockfish Valley Community Center | Tue, Jan 6th | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | $10

Bachata Dance Series | Rockfish Valley Community Center | Tue, Jan 6th | 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM | $66

UVA Men's Basketball vs. CAL | John Paul Jones Arena | Wed, Jan 7th | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Ticketed

Social & Entertainment

New Year's Day Auction | Augusta Expo Center | Thur, Jan 1st | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | FREE

New Year's Day Brunch | Old Trail Restoration Restaurant | Thur, Jan 1st | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | FREE

Winter Wander | Boar's Head Resort | Thur-Sat, Jan 1st-3rd | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Ticketed

Karaoke Thursday's | Delly Up | Thur, Jan 1st | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Veritas Illuminated | Veritas Vineyard & Winery | Fri-Sat, Jan 2nd & 3rd | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Ticketed

The Gladstones | Glass House Winery | Fri, Jan 2nd | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Karaoke Night | Devil's Backbone Distilling Co. | Fri, Jan 2nd | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE

Pancake Breakfast | Rockfish Valley Community Center | Sat, Jan 3rd | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM | $8

Live Music: Michael McCray | Afton Mountain Vineyards | Sat, Jan 3rd | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | FREE

Ian Gilliam & The Fire Kings | Batesville Market | Sat, Jan 3rd | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | $10.00

Improv! | Silver Line Theater Exchange | Sat, Jan 3rd | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Ticketed

The Three Faces Of Eve (Film) | Wayne Theater | Mon, Jan 5th | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Ticketed

Trivia | Basic City Beer Co. | Tue, Jan 6th | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

The Wednesday Market | Rockfish Valley Community Center | Wed, Jan 7th | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | FREE

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

Enrichment & Hobbies

Scrabble Club | Waynesboro Library | Sat, Jan 3rd | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | FREE

Missions and Merriment | Crozet United Methodist Church | Mon, Jan 5th | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Monday Night Book Group | Crozet Library | Mon, Jan 5th | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Afternoon Creativi-Tea | Crozet Library | Tue, Jan 6th | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | FREE

Chess Club | Waynesboro Library | Tue, Jan 6th | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE

Songwriters Gathering | Rockfish Valley Community Center | Tue, Jan 6th | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | FREE

Kid’s Activities

Baby & Toddler Story Time | Waynesboro Library | Fri, Jan 2nd | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE

Lego Build | Waynesboro Library | Sat, Jan 3rd | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE

Play & Learn | Waynesboro Library | Tue, Jan 6th | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE

Preschool Story Time | Waynesboro Library | Wed, Jan 7th | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE

Wee Ones | Crozet Library | Wed, Jan 7th | 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | FREE

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