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The Eastern Avenue Connector is back with a revised design. After an earlier proposal stalled this year, Albemarle County will unveil updated plans for the road extension and bridge over Lickinghole Creek at an August 11 public hearing. See what's changed and how to share your feedback.

Dreaming of life in Old Trail? This beautifully crafted modern farmhouse offers upscale finishes, generous living space, and a detached apartment for extra income. Click through to tour the home and explore the details.

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Things to do

Thursday, July 23

Preschool Family Storytime | Crozet Library | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE

Would You Be? Could You Be? | Nelson Memorial Library | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE

Baby Buds | Virginia Discovery Museum | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Morning Toddler Time | The Scrappy Elephant | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | $13

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

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

GAME NIGHT! | Starr Hill Brewery | 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM | $15

Magic The Gathering Meetup | Bold Rock Nellysford | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tailgate Thursdays w/ Moonglow + Crozet Seafood Truck | Stinson Vineyards | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Thursday Evening Sunset Series | Carter Mountain Orchard | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

SUPERNOVA - A TRIBUTE TO OASIS | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Monthly Trivia at the Bar | Bar Botanical | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Adam Larrabee & Friends | The Batesville Market | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | $10

Shakespeare at the Ruins: Much Ado About Nothing | Barboursville Vineyards | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | $25

Friday, July 24

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

Fourth Friday Solar Viewing | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE

Loom Beading Bracelet Camp 2 with Cherie Witt | Shenandoah Valley Art Center | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | $150

Monticello Moments - Anniversaries and Relics: Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence in 1825 | Monticello | 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Late Friday + Live Music with Gina Sobel and Matt Draper | Valley Road Vineyards | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Music with Acoustic Aubrey | DuCard Vineyards | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Ticketed

After Hours Laser Tag | Fishersville Main Library | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | FREE

FULL NELSON FRIDAY WITH HENLEY & LOU | Blue Mountain Brewery | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Fridays After Five: Indecision | Ting Pavilion | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

LIVE MUSIC WITH BOB KEEL | Starr Hill Brewery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Friday Sunset Soirée- Scuffletown with Twisted Provisions | Chisholm Vineyards | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

US History Trivia Month - WW1 & WW2 | Bold Rock Nellysford | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Bent Theatre's Latte Night Comedy at Happ | Happ Coffee Roasters | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

VERITAS SUPPER SERIES | Veritas Vineyard & Winery | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Ticketed

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

Brent Hull Band | Pro Re Nata | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Line Dancing at The Foundry with Hometown Line Dancing | The Foundry at Basic City Beer Co. | 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | FREE

WTG Music Friday MountainTop Masterworks IV: Season Finale – Celebration & Dance | Wintergreen Resort | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Maddy Curtis Jazz Quartet | The Batesville Market | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | $10

As You Like It 2026 | American Shakespeare Center | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Hell’s Belles | Wayne Theatre | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

TNFW - Summer Stargazing | Wintergreen Resort | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | $8

Saturday, July 25

Crozet Farmers Market | Crozet Farmers Market | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Flying McLeods Trail Crew - Work Trip | Charlottesville/Southern Shenandoah PATC Hikes & Trail Care | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Peach Jam-Boree | Carter Mountain Orchard | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Volunteer Work Day - Saturday | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE

Summer Sizzle Criterium Weekend - 2 VACA BAR Events [Road Race] | Summer Sizzle Criterium Weekend - 2 VACA BAR Events | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Ticketed

Living with Nature at Wintergreen Hike | Wintergreen Resort | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE

Drawing, an Introduction with John Hancock | Shenandoah Valley Art Center | 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM | $310

Paws to Read with Hank | Crozet Library | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE

Historic and architectural tour of Downtown Staunton | Staunton Guided Tours | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Christmas In July Concert with Tropical Attitudes | DuCard Vineyards | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Ticketed

TNFW - Wild Saturday: Sssensational Snakes! | Wintergreen Resort | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | $4

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

Live Music with Shane Click | Valley Road Vineyards | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

DJ Williams Band w/ Humble | Rivanna River Company | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Ticketed

Shakespeare Uncorked | American Shakespeare Center | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

SPIRITS OF THE SPOTTS-COFFMAN HOUSE — STAUNTON’S MOST HAUNTED HOUSE | Ghosts of Staunton | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

KARAOKE NIGHT | Starr Hill Brewery | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What’s Our Age Again? (EMO vs Pop-Punk) @ Pro Re Nata | Pro Camera | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | $10

The Pollocks | The Batesville Market | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | $15

The Thirtieth Anniversary Heifetz Hootenanny—2026 Festival of Concerts | Heifetz International Music Institute | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | FREE

WAYNESBORO — TWYSTED RETURNS TO THE FOUNDRY! | The Foundry at Basic City Beer Co. | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | FREE

Sunday, July 26

Slow Stitch Techniques and Stitches: Cloth Weaving and Couching | The Scrappy Elephant | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | $20

Sunday Session- The Michael Elswick Gathering | Chisholm Vineyards | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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

John Kelly and Gary Green | Glass House Winery | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Music with John Sweet | DuCard Vineyards | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Ticketed

Latin Dance Social with Bachata Flow | The Foundry at Basic City Beer Co. | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Paramount On Screen: The Lego Batman Movie [PG] | The Paramount Theater | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Audition for PUFFS! | Silver Line Theatre Exchange | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Kickin’ Back With Klines | Sunset Park | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Jul 27-29

Storytime | Virginia Discovery Museum | Mon, Jul 27th | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Red Cross Blood Drive | Waynesboro Public Library | Mon, Jul 27th | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Birding on the Mountain | Wintergreen Resort | Tue, Jul 28th | 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | FREE

Women's Intro to Gravity [Mountain Bike] | Tue, Jul 28th | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Ticketed

Dungeon Master Training | Scottsville Library | Tue, Jul 28th | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | FREE

Stitches Handwork Group | Crozet Library | Tue, Jul 28th | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Chess Club | Waynesboro Public Library | Tue, Jul 28th | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE

Write On! Teen Creative Writing Workshop | Crozet Library | Tue, Jul 28th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Beer & Board Games | The Batesville Market | Tue, Jul 28th | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | FREE

TRIVIA NIGHT | Starr Hill Brewery | Tue, Jul 28th | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday Trivia: Geeks Who Drink | Firefly | Tue, Jul 28th | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Free Fishing Wednesdays at Montfair Resort Farm | Montfair Resort Farm | Wed, Jul 29th | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

2026 Summer Movie Series: Sing 2 (2021) | Wayne Theater | Wed, Jul 29th | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Ticketed

Game Time! - The Floor is Lava | Crozet Library | Wed, Jul 29th | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE

Mid-Week Concert Series at Blue Mountain Brewery | Blue Mountain Brewery | Wed, Jul 29th | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

On The Lighter Side

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