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Inside Albemarle’s Affordable Housing Program: Where Do Things Stand?

Albemarle County has big goals for local affordable housing, but how does the process actually work for families trying to buy a home?

We are launching an in-depth series to help local families navigate and use this valuable county resource.

Check out the first two parts of our coverage, where we break down the affordable housing program, the current waitlist numbers (the numbers will surprise you!) and provide a step-by-step guide on how to get local families on the list for upcoming homes right here in Crozet’s Glenbrook neighborhood.

Tonight: Special CCA Meeting on Windy Knoll Zoning

The Crozet Community Association is hosting a special meeting tonight at 7 PM at the Crozet Library to discuss the proposed high-density Windy Knoll zoning amendment. Neighbors from Cory Farm, Liberty Hall, Westhall, Westlake Hills, and all interested residents are urged to attend and help shape the future of our community.

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Things to do

Thursday, May 21

Ride and Read at the Traffic Garden | Waynesboro Public Library | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE

STEM Explorers: Makers, Motion and Big Ideas | Crozet Library | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | FREE

Weenie D&D | Northside Library | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | FREE

2026 Trivia & Tunes Series | Chiswell Farm & Winery | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Growing Vegetables: Best Practices with Central Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners | Waynesboro Public Library | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | FREE

Tailgate Thursday Kickoff w Perennial Collection & OCSF Oysters | Stinson Vineyards | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Ticketed

KICKIN’ COUNTRY LINE DANCIN’! | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | $5

Bent Theatre Improv | Patch Brewing Co | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Crozet Creative Collective: Third Thursdays | Bluebird & Company Crozet | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Friday, May 22

CreativeMornings Charlottesville with Emma Terry on CREATE with Serious Play! | Milkweed Clay Studio | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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

Jump-in Jamboree | Central Library | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE

Storytime with Hannah Barnaby | Bluebird & Company Crozet | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Fridays After Five: Afro Asia & Prabir Trio w/ Orion Redwolf | Ting Pavilion | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Friday Sunset Soirée- 180 Band with Twisted Provisions | Chisholm Vineyards | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Music Bingo-Every 4th Friday | Barren Ridge Vineyards | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Paint + Sip: Buzzing Into Spring | Potter's Craft Cider | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Karaoke Night | Seven Arrows Brewing Company | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | FREE

Acoustic Union | The Batesville Market | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | $10

COMPLETELY UNCHAINED: THE #1 VAN HALEN TRIBUTE BAND | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | $20

Saturday, May 23

Bird Walk at Secluded Farm | Piedmont Virginia Bird Club | 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | FREE

Rotary Memorial Pickleball Classic | The Greencroft Club | 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Ticketed

35th Annual Wilderness Road Ride Gran Fondo [Gran Fondo · Recreational] | 35th Annual Wilderness Road Ride Gran Fondo | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Ticketed

Humpback Rocks Picnic Area to Upper Shamokin Falls - 6.5 mi - 1,600 Elev Gain | GetHiking! Charlottesville (Charlottesville, VA) | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | FREE

UVA Men's Lacrosse vs. NCAA Championships | Scott Stadium | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Volunteer Work Day | Ivy Creek Natural Area Volunteer Group | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE

Cedar Run to Hawksbill, to White Oak Canyon | Charlottesville/Southern Shenandoah PATC Hikes & Trail Care | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | FREE

BRINY SHUCKER OYSTER AND BEER FEST | Starr Hill Brewery | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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

Live Music: Danny Goodson Band | Afton Mountain Vineyards | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE

Couples in Transit: An Evening with Shakespeare’s Lovers (Dinner Theatre Aboard Virginia Scenic Railway) | Virginia Scenic Railway | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | $167

SHINY METAL BOXES: THE MUSIC OF THE POLICE & STING | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE

The Zip | The Batesville Market | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | $10

HAUNTS FROM THE DARKSIDE — SPRING TOURS | Ghosts of Staunton | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Sunday, May 24

Memorial Day Weekend | Frontier Culture Museum | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Live Music | Chiles Peach Orchard | 1:00 PM - 4:00 AM

FARMHOUSE FOUR-DAY RETREAT | Veritas Vineyard & Winery | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

2026 Virginia State MTB Marathon (XCM) Championship [Mountain Bike · Commonwealth Championship Series] | 2026 Virginia State MTB Marathon (XCM) Championship | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Ticketed

Opening Sunday Polo | King Family Vineyards | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM | FREE

Batesminster Dog Show | The Batesville Market | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Ticketed

Craft + Sip: "Pressed Flower Bookmarks" at Eastwood Farm & Winery | Eastwood Farm and Winery | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Ticketed

Clothing swap w/ boo boo darlin’ | Common Wealth Crush Co. | 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Wavelength | Fallen Tree Vineyard and Farm | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Bonus Session Sunday w Robert Jospé Trio | Stinson Vineyards | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Music on the Deck: Jimmy O | Cardinal Point Winery | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Latin Dance Social with Bachata Flow | Basic City Brewery | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | $10

Memorial Day Weekend Celebration | Boar's Head Resort | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE | Live Music, Lawn Games, and Fireworks start at 9pm.

May 25-27

Memorial Day | Mon, May 25th | Check local business hours

Gina Sobel | DuCard Vineyards | Mon, May 25th | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Ticketed

BrainFuse: JobNow! | Waynesboro Public Library | Tue, May 26th | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | FREE

Beer & Board Games | The Batesville Market | Tue, May 26th | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

TRIVIA | Starr Hill Brewery | Tue, May 26th | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Life Line Screening | Augusta Expo | Wed, May 27th | 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM | FREE

Wine Wednesday | King Family Vineyards | Wed, May 27th | 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Mid-Week Concert Series at Blue Mountain Brewery | Blue Mountain Brewery | Wed, May 27th | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Themed Trivia Night | Seven Arrows Brewing Company | Wed, May 27th | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Dragons, Werewolves, and Droids, Oh My! | Northside Library | Wed, May 27th | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

On The Lighter Side

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