"Destiny of the Republic" by Candic Millard A dramatic narrative account of the 20th President's political career offers insight into his distinguished background as an impoverished wunderkind scholar and Civil War hero, his battles against the corrupt establishment and Alexander Graham Bell's failed attempt to save him from an assassin's bullet.

Monday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in the Ledford House, 7585 Rockfish Gap Turnpike.  This is the Education Building of Emmanuel Church and offers a comfortable setting for our meeting.  All members and those interested are invited to attend.

Monthly meetings on the first Tuesday: Join other teen writers every month to stretch the imagination with new techniques and diverse prompts that will inspire your creative writing process. Feel free to bring any of your writing with you: this is a great opportunity to hone your writing skills, share your work, and receive helpful …

Grab a glass of your favorite King Family Vineyards wine and enjoy local food and music as the sun sets behind the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Our friends at Morsel Compass and Blue Ridge Pizza will be here serving food, and Charlottesville singer-songwriter Robin Wynn will be along to play her unique style of music. Our …

From Crozet Running's site (much more information at their site): Come experience the beautiful trails of Mint Springs Valley Park with the second annual Crozet Running Trail 5K! Enjoy a great morning at the park as this challenging course winds up and down the mountain trails and finishes at the pavilion at the upper lake. This …

Come out and see what treasures you can find!

The Wickham Pond Community Yard Sale will be Saturday, May 9th from 8:00 AM-12:00.

CAR WASH at Dairy Queen Crozet Baptist Church Youth on Mission Summer 2015 will be holding a car wash for donations.  All donations will help us get to South Dakota in July to serve the people in Mission, SD.  We will be doing home repair work.

The local band, Mill, will be the opening entertainment for the Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival.  They play on Saturday morning beginning at 10 am.  Listen to Mill's music at their website.  Band members include Laurel Williamson, Jess Otey, Terry Thorsen, Ray Varona, Danny Vinson, and Ian Carter.

The Southern Way Cafe will be hosting a music festival Saturday May 9th from  12pm-11pm. Six bands $7 admission.

  Art on the Trax will present “Wish You Were Here: Made Up Collages of Real Life Places” by Joanna Mullen during the month of May, with a Second Saturday Artist Reception on May 9th. A collage artist that truly lives the craft, Joanna Mullen is constantly cutting out images, purveying supplies, and orchestrating new compositions. Her contemporary …

The Virginia Consort celebrates its 25th anniversary with a concert of favorites, chosen by supporters.  Join us for a Mother's Day musical treat. Tickets available online at virginiaconsort.org, at Greenberrys, or from any Consort singer (many of whom live in Crozet and are local music teachers!).  Concert is at 7:30 pm on Saturday, May 9, …

(Not in Crozet, but still a great event in our larger community!) OPEN TO ALL KIDS AGES 7-16 Date: Sunday, May 10, 2015 Time: 9:00 am Where: Forest Lakes South Swim Club Fee: $25 ($30 after 4/19) + USAT fee Race Distances: Ages 7–11 Run: ½ mile Bike: 2 miles Run: ½ mile Ages 12–16 …