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Albemarle's Affordable Housing

What if the biggest obstacle to increasing the affordable housing supply isn't getting new housing development projects approved? County records show thousands of approved homes remain unbuilt, including nearly 3,000 affordable units already committed by developers. Can we expect to see them any time soon?

→ Read Part 5: The Illusion of Supply: Why Rezoning Won't Fix Albemarle's Housing Crisis.

Crozet FasMart BP- The Crozet FasMart got the green light for a makeover. After months of back and forth, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board approved a new color for the store's brick walls, a softer alternative to the black paint first proposed. → See the new look

Crozet Park Summer Concert Series - Free live music is back at Crozet Park every Friday night. This week, catch Boxed Lunch on June 12th from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, with local food, drink, and plenty of room to spread out. Bring a chair, a blanket, and the dog. See the whole summer lineup → Summer Concert Series

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Things to do

Thursday, June 11

Composting With Worms! w/ Central Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners Association | Fishersville Main Library | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE

Riversong Summer Series Sauna + Cold Plunge | Rivanna River Company | 5:15 PM - 8:30 PM

Let’s Get Rolling with some Duck Pin Bowling | Get Social and Hike CHO | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tailgate Thursdays w/ Susie and the Pistols + Oyster Catcher Sea Farms | Stinson Vineyards | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Magic The Gathering Meetup | Bold Rock Nellysford | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Live Music: The Go-To’s | Starr Hill Brewery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Groovin’ at the Greenway! | Constitution Park | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wildlife and the Outdoors - Presentation by Maliah Faye | GetHiking! Charlottesville (Charlottesville, VA) | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Trivia Night | Devils Backbone Distilling Co. | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Open Mic Night | The Batesville Market | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Friday, June 12

Run Unbridled Track Fest | Run Unbridled Track Fest | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

PVBC Field Trip to Montfair Resort Farm | Piedmont Virginia Bird Club | 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Biscuit Run Park Hike 5miles | GetHiking! Charlottesville (Charlottesville, VA) | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Jurassic Park Escape Room | Crozet Library | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | FREE

Summer Concert Series: Boxed Lunch | Crozet Park | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

‘WINE DOWN’ TRIVIA NIGHT | Grace Estate Winery | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Waynesboro Generals Baseball Game | Waynesboro Generals | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Ticketed

Charlottesville Tom Sox Baseball Game | Charlottesville Tom Sox | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Ticketed

CLASH TRIBUTEW/ GUEST: CAKE FIGHT | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday, June 13

The Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k | 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Summer Sizzle Adventure Race - Saturday | Summer Sizzle Adventure Race - Saturday | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Virginia FiberFest 2026 | Augusta Expo Event Center | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Ticketed

Creative Writing for Teens with Erin James | Crozet Library | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | FREE

Larsen's Reptile Zoo | Waynesboro Public Library | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | FREE

Bold Birthday Bash | Bold Rock Nellysford | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

National Jousting Hall of Fame Tournament | Natural Chimneys | Noon | FREE

Wings Over Waynesboro | Sunset Park | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

LIVE MUSIC: THE LOYA BROTHERS | Starr Hill Brewery | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

CREEDENCE CLEARWATER RECITAL: PREMIERE TRIBUTE TO CCR | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | $10

Music Bingo Night for The Madee Project | Basic City Brewery | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

XOAP | The Batesville Market | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | $10

Pride Drag Bingo! | Bar Botanical | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Ticketed

Sunday, June 14

Mossy Creek Fly Fishing School | Wintergreen Resort | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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

South District AT #5 | Charlottesville/Southern Shenandoah PATC Hikes & Trail Care | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

YOGA ON THE VINE | Grace Estate Winery | 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM | $60

Watercolor Workshop | Boar's Head Resort | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Ticketed

DOVE MARTIN DUO | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Second Sunday Bluegrass Jam | The Batesville Market | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | FREE

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

June 15 - 17

SNP Sams Rdg/Pine Hill Gap Hike | Charlottesville/Southern Shenandoah PATC Hikes & Trail Care | Mon, Jun 15th | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Shake Shack Charlottesville Grand Opening | Shake Shack Charlottesville | Tue, Jun 16th | 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Song and Dance with the Frontier Culture Museum | Crozet Library | Tue, Jun 16th | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE

Ride and Read at the Traffic Garden | Waynesboro Public Library | Tue, Jun 16th | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Comedy Night | Seven Arrows Brewing Company | Tue, Jun 16th | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Animal Show with Zak Morgan | Crozet Library | Wed, Jun 17th | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | FREE

Bent Theatre Comedy at Three Notch'd | Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery | Wed, Jun 17th | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

On The Lighter Side

Trivia