Get moving while you learn about how kids in the past worked and played. Learn and play games from long ago with historic interpreters from the Frontier Culture Museum. Ages …
Join the Crozet Library for a night at the movies with theater-style popcorn and drinks. Ages 18+ June 26: La La Land (2016) July 24: Bride and Prejudice (2004) *Also …
Bring any project you’re working on (or the materials for a project you’re interested in learning) and join this fun group for an hour of handcrafting and sharing. Ages 8 …
Commit to this four-week class and walk away with a pet critter designed and crafted by you. Ages 8+. Registration is required and begins May 30. Call the Crozet Library …
The Crozet Library leads a diverse range of book clubs for teens. Snacks are served at each meeting. Free copy of the book included on a first come, first served …
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to Lucy, a therapy dog. Lucy is a registered therapy animal with The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Along …
Stop by to visit JMRL’s amazing Bookmobile, the library that travels around Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville. Take a tour, check out library materials, and find out how …
Come to the Crozet Library for an afternoon of advanced tabletop gaming. Board and card games will be available or bring your own to share. Grades 6-12. Call the Crozet …
via email: The fun starts on Saturday, July 1st with a parade down Crozet Avenue starting at 5 p.m. We’ll follow the parade to Crozet Park to enjoy good food, local beer and beverages and …
Das Homage brings today's energy to the full repertoire of Beatles tunes. Channeling the Fab Four with only three members (John Tenney on drums, Boris Majick on guitar, and Frank …
Join photographer Bill Reckert for the opening of his new Batesville Market Art Show. This exhibit, on display through the end of July, will offer never before seen large works …
Meet at 9 am at the Dog Park in Crozet Park to finish clearing a new entry path to the Crozet trail system. County staff will come later this month to grade it. We can leave tree stumps, so we will mainly be clearing leaves and debris down to bare earth along the path. Wear sturdy shoes …
Throughout July we are presenting the hand-painted ceramics of Elizabeth Karaffa. Elizabeth will be at the opening reception on Saturday, July 8 from 3-5 p.m. Elizabeth Karaffa graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.F.A. in painting and printmaking. Though she has painted all her life, for over fifteen years she has concentrated on painting …
"Leaves and Pages: You name it!" by Pam Roland Art on the Trax will present "Leaves and Pages: You name it!" by Pam Roland during the month of July, with a Second Saturday Artist Reception on Saturday, July 8th from 4-6pm. From the artist: “For as long as I can remember, I wanted to learn about the opera, watercolor, and …
The David Tewksbury Band returns to the Batesville Market, along with some talented guest musicians! Their performance will range from melodic, soulful numbers to tunes made for grooving and dancing. As a life-long lover of music of all kinds – chant to jazz and blues, trip-hop to opera, R&B to indie pop – David Tewksbury …
SWIM. BIKE. RUN. FUN! Don't miss the Jefferson Triathlon/Duathlon and Kid's Dash on July 9th! The race is located at the newly updated Claudius Crozet Park! Fun swim at the Crozet Gator's Pool followed by a short walk to a grassy transition directly in front of the pool. Great for spectators to watch all …
At this workshop, you will learn how to - observe nature and create beautiful sketches based on your observations - convert those observations to blocks for printing on fabric - carve blocks for fabric printing - print on fabric with water-based inks and eco-friendly practices Testimonial from a past workshop participant: "The workshop was terrific-Susanna …
Batteau Rouge is trade music...a vintage organic sound muddled with roots ingredients from New Orleans to New York City and distilled in the Shenandoah valley. It's rails and river music. Raw original tunes and crooked b-side covers roughed in with Appalachian rhythms and a touch of the high and lonesome. It's gritty but sweet and …
It’s time to get building! Join other master builders for an hour of open-ended block building fun. The library provides the LEGOs, you bring your imagination. Ages 5-11. Registration is requested. Call the Crozet Library with any questions: 823.4050
Join other teen writers every month to stretch your imagination with new techniques and prompts. Feel free to bring writing or art samples with you and receive helpful feedback. All creative writing welcome -- poetry, non-fiction, and fanfiction included! Grades 7-12. Registration recommended. Drop-ins are always welcome. Call the Crozet Library with any questions: 823.4050
The Aztecs, the Spanish and Us: Hand Made Chocolate Craft Learn Aztec techniques of grinding, paste-making and mixing to craft traditional mole sauce, hot chocolate and hardened chocolate. Enjoy a mole-sauced lunch meal and take home a sample of the class chocolate production. Leni Sorensen is a culinary historian and teacher of home provisioning and …
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to Lucy, a therapy dog. Lucy is a registered therapy animal with The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Along with owner/handler Ellen, the team volunteers as part of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA therapy dog program. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and bring a favorite …
From the DP: The Albemarle County Police Department is holding an open house on Thursday to celebrate its new satellite office in Crozet. The event, set from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1005 Heathercroft Circle, Suite 109 in Old Trail Village, will feature tours of the facility, live music, a fingerprinting activity for children and …
Come enjoy a fantastic evening of music provided by the Abbey Road-The Ultimate Rock and Roll Beatles Party Band. They are lifelong musicians and have been perfecting AbbeyRoad's stage magic over 18 years. They have been fans of the Beatles since they first appeared on the Ed Sullivan show and while they are not a …
Stretch your muscles and learn basic yoga moves with this introductory class by Crozet's Santosha Yoga Studio. Ages 14+. Registration requested and begins June 24, but walk-ins welcome. Call the Crozet Library with any questions: 823.4050
Join us on Saturday, July 15, 12-2pm for a free demonstration and discussion by depot artist Marvin Rankin of Blue Ridge Dulcimers. Marvin has been handcrafting dulcimers since 1975 using mainly traditional wood from the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Freight Paid is Robert Cockrell (guitar, vocals), Mark Brinson (drums, vocals), Maria Cockrell (bass guitar, harmonica, vocals), David Burns (guitar, vocals) and Victor Lee (keyboards, saxophone, vocals). They began in Batesville, when Robert invited Mark to play at a local summer solstice party. The band took their name from an old sign found in the …
Explore the art of modern calligraphy with this workshop by Michelle Streeter of Ma Belle Calligraphy. No previous experience necessary. All materials are provided. Ages 14+. Required registration begins June 27. Call the Crozet Library with any questions: 823.4050
Meet up with your friends at the Crozet Library for an afternoon movie (rated G or PG). JMRL will provide the popcorn, YOU bring a friend and some get-comfortable-pillows. Call the Crozet Library for movie details. Ages 6-11. Registration is requested and begins June 26. Drop-ins are always welcome. Call the Crozet Library with any …
Saber Force Academy teaches lightsaber combat and force philosophy using techniques from a variety of martial art styles. With a blend of physical and mental exercise, they aim to better themselves and the world at large. Grades 5-12. Required registration begins on June 27. Call the Crozet Library with any questions: 823.4050
We need your ideas! The Crozet Library Teen Advisory Board helps the library plan and lead teen programs, displays, and activities. Members enjoy snacks and receive volunteer hours. It’s your library—make a difference! Grades 6-12. TAB application required. July 18: New member preview day. All who are curious about joining TAB are welcome to check …
Join Mad Science of Central Virginia for exciting demonstrations and hands-on activities to discover why science is the real star on the big screen. Make your own mini movie flipbooks to take home. Ages 6-12. Registration is required and begins June 26. Call the Crozet Library with any questions: 823.4050
Bring a broom to ride and a dish to share to Crozet Park for a picnic and afternoon of quidditch, the sport played in Harry Potter. Meet in the grass area by the pond. Grades 6-12. Rain cancels. Call the Crozet Library with any questions: 823.4050
The Jason Burke Band is a collective of musicians, the core of which is comprised of Bill Staton on guitar and backing vocals, Turtle Zwadlo on bass and backing vocals, and Jason Burke on harmonica, guitar, and vocals. There have been as many as seven members playing at the same time, but the Trio of …
Folks who like to sing, hum, or tap their feet are invited to Tabor Presbyterian's non-denominational community hymn sing and ice cream social. Our next event in this summer series is Sunday, July 23rd, 6:30 p.m. at Tabor Presbyterian on Tabor Avenue, Crozet. Please plan to join us for a fun evening of music, fellowship …
Join the Crozet Library for a night at the movies with theater-style popcorn and drinks. Ages 18+ July 24: Bride and Prejudice (2004) *Also see Bollywood Dance class below! August 28: A Dog’s Purpose (2017) Call the Crozet Library with any questions: 823.4050
Bring any project you’re working on (or the materials for a project you’re interested in learning) and join this fun group for an hour of handcrafting and sharing. Ages 8 to adult. Call the Crozet Library with any questions: 823.4050
The Crozet Library leads a diverse range of book clubs for teens. Snacks are served at each meeting. Free copy of the book included on a first come, first served basis. Please check each listing for age requirements. Registration required. For more mature teen readers. College students home for the summer are welcome. July 25: …
Battle for cupcake supremacy! Design your own cupcake themed after your favorite fandom, add display elements, photograph your creation, and vote for overall best design. Afterwards, if you can bear to say goodbye to your creation, it’s yours to eat. Grades 6-12. Required registration begins July 10. Call the Crozet Library with any questions: 823.4050
Meet at Sway Taphouse to discuss upcoming projects, schedule work days, and continue preparation for the 5K race in October. All are welcome -- even if you've never come before! If you like, you may arrive about 6:00 to order dinner and share some social time before the meeting starts at 6:30.
Stop by the library to get your free copy of All Four Stars by Tara Dairman, about a 6th grader who is accidentally hired as a restaurant critic for a New York newspaper. Read it on your own and then join other Page Turners for an hour of book club discussion and fun. Ages 8-11. …
Get a workout while you learn new dance moves in this fun introduction to Bollywood Dance led by Kumud Vanderveer. No prior experience necessary. Ages 14+. Registration requested but walk-ins welcome. Call the Crozet Library with any questions: 823.4050
The Gladstones are a four-piece rock and roll outfit fronted by Charlottesville veterans Charlie Pastorfield (Skip Castro Band, Alligator) and Bob Girard (The Casuals featuring Johnny Sportcoat, Alligator) and supported by in the rhythm section by bass player Tim Ryan (Left Lane, Jeebus) and drummer Jim Ralston (Baaba Seth, Jeebus). The Gladstones play straight, old …
The Crozet Library leads a diverse range of book clubs for teens. Snacks are served at each meeting. Free copy of the book included on a first come, first served basis. Please check each listing for age requirements. Registration required. Reading: The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians Book 1) by Rick Riordon. Grades …
You can do better than ramen and easy mac. Learn to feed yourself with nothing more than a microwave in this hands-on workshop, ideal for the college-bound or any teen who wants more control over their eating. Food included. Grades 6-12. Required registration begins July 11. Call the Crozet Library with any questions: 823.4050
Celebrate the end of summer Camp Half-blood style! Get sorted into your cabin, take on a quest, enjoy themed snacks, and complete activities for the major Greek gods and goddesses. Grades 6-12. Required registration begins July 14. Call the Crozet Library with any questions: 823.4050
Ian Gilliam and The FireKings present a mix of rock and roll, rockabilly, honky tonk, surf, blues, and whatever else happens. Steve Riggs (Tom Principato, Evan Johns and the H …
Local watercolor artist Tim Wright Watercolor Portraits will be displaying his portraits at the Market for the month of August. We'll be having a complimentary wine tasting, too. About the artist Tim Wright is a local Afton watercolor artist who specializes in portrait painting. He will be showing a Native American theme display featuring selections …