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Crozet Square Construction Update - Work continues on the Crozet Square parking lot, with crews now focused on the front entrance as part of Phase 3—running about a month behind schedule. Phase 4 is expected to begin in August and will involve nighttime sidewalk construction in front of businesses.

🔧 Construction Phases:

• Phase 1 : Oak Street improvements

• Phase 2 : The Square (Oak St to Alley)

• Phase 3 (Now underway): The Square (Crozet Ave to Alley)

• Phase 4 (Aug 2025): Sidewalk construction in front of businesses (night work)

• Phase 5 (Feb 2026) Construction of final paving, signing, and striping

More details: Albemarle County Project Page

Albemarle County Delayed Public Notice of Ransomware Attack - A ransomware attack on Albemarle County systems began on June 10 and was discovered the following morning but Albemarle County officials waited nearly a month before informing the public, issuing a press release on July 10.

During that delay, county staff, employees, and residents potentially affected weren’t aware they needed to safeguard their personal data (information possibly including names, Social Security numbers, birthdates, driver’s license info, and sensitive health records). Cybersecurity experts recommend immediate disclosure in such cases so individuals can act quickly to protect themselves.

The county says there’s currently no evidence of misuse, but it’s now offering free credit monitoring through Kroll. Albemarle residents can call (866) 819-9798 to enroll.

More information:
→ Albemarle County Official Statements
→ Daily Progress Coverage

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Things to do

Thursday, July 17th

Geology Hike | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE

Wintergreen Music Festival | Mix, Mingle & Music II: Flights Of Serenity At Valley Road Vineyards | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Ticketed

Preschool Storytime | Crozet Library | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE | Ages 2- To 5-Year-Olds With An Accompanying Adult. A Fun Half Hour That Promotes Verbal, Motor And Social Skills Through The Use Of Stories, Songs,

Chair Yoga | Crozet Library | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | FREE

Play & Learn | Waynesboro Library | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE | Ages 0-5 And Caregivers.

Heifetz Concert | Crozet Library | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Resin Workshop | Art Hive | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | $35

DIY: Canvas Tote Bags | Waynesboro Library | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | FREE | Need Something To Carry All Your Library Books Around In? Design Your Own Reusable Tote Bag Using Stencils And Colorful Fabric Markers.

Crozet Trails Run | Starr Hill Brewery | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE

Retro Game Night | Bold Rock Cidery | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Thursday Night Karaoke | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE 

Trivia | Bottles | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | FREE

Songwriter's Open Mic | Potters Craft Cider | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Friday, July 18th

Wintergreen Music Festival | Festive Fridays III – Project Locrea | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Ticketed | Immerse Yourself In The Captivating Rhythms And Soulful Melodies Of The Jazz-Fusion Ensemble Project Locrea!

Baby & Toddler Story Time | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE | Ages 0-3 And Caregivers.

Devils Knob Racquet Sports - Pickleball Fun-Damentals | Wintergreen Resort | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Ticketed

Extracurricular Nights: An Evening With Crockett’s Battalion | Frontier Culture Museum | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | $5 | Join Our Semiquincentennial Celebrations This Summer! We Have Special After-Hours Programming For The 250Th Anniversary Of The American Revolution.

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

9 Hole Scramble | Old Trail Golf Club | 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM | $40 

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

Music Bingo Night | Grace Estate Winery | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Rivanna Contra Dance | Greenwood Community Center | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | $10-$20 | A short lesson to begin, followed by the main dance.

Supper Series with David Hunsaker from Village Garden RVA | Veritas Vineyard & Winery | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | $100 | For our third annual Supper Series, we are highlighting local and regional foodways and food producers, the people on the ground who bring food to the table. As the weather warms and the summer crops start to harden, David Hunsaker from Village Garden RVA is coming to Veritas to share his love of tomatoes with us!

Performance: Gruesome Playground Injuries | Silver Line Theatre Exchange | 7:30 - 9:00 PM | Ticketed | Spanning three decades and stitched together by scars both physical and emotional, Gruesome Playground Injuries traces the unpredictable connection between two people who keep crashing into each other at their most vulnerable moments.

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

An Evening With Patsy Cline Starring Jill Spiecker | Wayne Theater | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Ticketed

Saturday, July 19th

Wintergreen Music Festival | Saturday Mountaintop Masterworks III: Nature's Voice: Beethoven & Beyond | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Ticketed

Cars + Coffee | Wintergreen Resort | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | FREE | Join Us For Cars + Coffee At Wintergreen! Take In Scenic Views, Soak Up The Good Vibes, And Enjoy Quality Time (And Good Coffee) In The Mountains.

July Native Plant Walk | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE

Wild Saturday: Fishing Is Fun! | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen | 9:30 - 12:00 PM | $10 | Time to grab your poles because fishing is fun for children ages 6 through 12! Kids will learn basic fishing skills, practice casting and catching fish at Wintergreen’s Black Walnut pond! All equipment is provided.

Hello Again Consignment Pop-Up at Wendell House | Hello Again Consignment | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | FREE | Join us at Wendell House in Old Trail. Shop top brands at amazing prices right in your backyard.

Little Naturalists - Saturday | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | FREE

Petting Zoo | Waynesboro Library | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE | Meet The Friendly Farm Animals Of Little Critters Traveling Petting Zoo! Scratch Behind The Ears Of Donkeys, Goats, Alpacas, Rabbits, And More.

Scrabble Club | Waynesboro Library | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | FREE | Ages 12+

Augusta County Fair Wine Festival | Augusta Expo Center | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | $25

Movie Screening: The Lorax (1972) | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE

Garden Basics: Resilient Gardening | Piedmont Master Gardeners | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE | How do we adapt our gardens to handle a changing world and more extreme weather?

The Art of Candle Making | Shenandoah Valley Art Center Inc | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | $70 | Join us in learning the art of candle making for yourself or as a gift. Taking a candle making class is a fun and creative way to learn a new skill, unwind, and make personalized gifts or home decor.

The Wonderleys @ Pro Re Nata | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

The Michael Elswick Gathering | Glass House Winery | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Aaron Evans & Friends Live | Potters Craft Cider | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Roller Skating | Greenwood Community Center | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | $2-$3

Acoustic Union Live! | Seven Arrows Brewing Company | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Stella Ruze @ Pro Re Nata | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE

Monsters Under The Bed | Batesville Market | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | FREE

Road To The Porch: Mothman Rodeo | Starr Hill Brewery | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Outdoor Movie Night: Inside Out 2 | Ridgeview Park | 7:30 - 10:00 PM | FREE

The Winter's Tale 2025 | American Shakespeare Center | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Ticketed

Sunday, July 20th

Wintergreen Music Festival | Sunday Mountaintop Masterworks III: Nature's Voice: Beethoven & Beyond | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Ticketed

Official Stern Pinball King Kong Launch Party & Tournament | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Gypsy Express Mini-Train | Gypsy Hill Park | 1:00 - 5:00 PM | 1 | The Gypsy Express is a short, fun ride around a scenic area of Staunton’s Gypsy Hill Park.

Live Music Weekends | Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | FREE

An Lar Traditional Irish Band | Batesville Market | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | FREE | An Lár Is A Fun-Loving Traditional Irish Band Playing Fast Paced Tunes – Jaunty Hornpipes, Lilting Jigs And Full Throttle Reels

Sense And Sensibility 2025 | American Shakespeare Center | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Ticketed

Music On The Deck: Paulo Franco | Cardinal Point Winery | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Midnight Buzz Duo | Glass House Winery | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

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

Food: Potlucky | Starr Hill Brewery | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | FREE

YA Book Club: This Cursed Light By Emily Thiede | Bluebird & Co. | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Books On Tap | Waynesboro Library | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE | Join Us At Seven Arrows Brewing To Discuss This Month’S Book Selection: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store By James Mcbride.

Women's Board Game Club | Waynesboro | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | FREE

Jul 21-23

Empathetic Listening 101 | Crozet Library | Mon, Jul 21 | 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM | FREE

Live Music At The Edge: Brian Franke | Mon, Jul 21 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Augusta County Fair | Augusta Expo Center | Tue, Jul 22 | 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM | $5

Fossil Exploration With Virginia Museum Of Natural History | Waynesboro Library | Tue, Jul 22 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE | Join The Virginia Museum Of Natural History And Explore The Process Of How Fossils Form, What Makes A Fossil, And What We Can Learn From The Fossil

Trivia With Olivia | Starr Hill Brewery | Tue, Jul 22 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Ride And Read At Sunset Park | Waynesboro Library | Wed, Jul 23 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE | Ride And Read With Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition, Waynesboro Public Library, Waynesboro Parks And Recreation

Summer Days In Crozet | Starr Hill Brewery | Wed, Jul 23 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE | Summer Days Are Here, And Things Are Heating Up In Crozet!!

Cheryl’s Craft Corner | Rose's Inspiration Station | Wed, Jul 23 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE | Free drop-in craft activity for kids!

Themed Trivia Night At Seven Arrows! | Seven Arrows Brewing Company | Wed, Jul 23 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

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