April Events at JSCC

Women of Color will explore enjoyable, healthy, simple meals inspired by African American ancestors.

Every Tuesday April 18 - May 23, 5pm - 6:15pm.

Call (434) 872-0047 to register.

The Women's Initiative Yoga for Women of Color

Monthly Yoga for Women of Color has been shifted to this Sunday, April 23, because of Easter. Join us at Common Ground Healing Arts for a special session led by Shankari Bowmaster. For more information visit The Women's Initiative.

Jefferson School African-American Heritage Center presents the play FENCES

Augusta J. Evans Wilson wrote the pivotal American Drama Fences in 1985. The play was recently made into a movie last year and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, the play’s focus is Troy, a 53-year-old head of household who struggles with providing for his family.Wilson plants all the major conflicts of the play in the first act. Ultimately, however, it seems that the main conflict of the play will involve Troy’s son Cory.

Come out and enjoy this production at the African-American Heritage Center,

starting this Friday, April 21st at 8pm. The play will be showing thru April 30th. Purchase tickets online at JSAAHC Fences.

Through Darkness to Light: Seeking Freedom on the Underground Railroad

Exhibition now open, at the African-American Heritage Center runs through June 30th. Tuesday - Friday, 12pm-6pm and Saturday, 10am-3pm.

For more information please email, [email protected] or visit Jefferson School African-American Heritage Center.

Literacy Volunteers

Looking for a way to make a difference? Become a volunteer tutor with Literacy Volunteers. Next session is this Saturday, April 22nd 9:30 am - 4:00 pm and again on Saturday, May 20th same time. Sign up for tutor training today by calling 434-977-3838.

Visit Literacy Volunteer Tutors for more information.

Literacy Volunteers Annual Fundraiser

We're one week away from Wordplay, our annual fundraiser. Wordplay is a team-based trivia competition for people who love words, vocabulary, pop culture, history, literature, and showing off how smart they are. Teams are comprised of three people from local businesses and organizations. We expect to raise over $30,000 this year to support our programs and over 400 students! You can still buy tickets to attend at our front desk or online. Audience tickets are $20.

Carver Recreation Center 1950's Night Sock Hop

Bring the whole family out this Saturday, April 22nd 7pm - 9pm for a twisting good time! Carver Rec is hosting a family fun dance event! Come kick your shoes off and dance the night away! Cost $10 per family for City Residents (4 members per family after limit is $5 per person) and $15 for Non-City Residents. Visit Carver Recreation Center for more information.

Sentara Starr Hill Health Care

Drop off your unwanted household medications and syringes at Sentara's drive through event. It will be at the Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Patient Transport Area in the back of the hospital. Saturday, April 29th 10 am - 2 pm. Call 1-800-736-8272 for more information.

PVCC Information Sessions

Learn more about course offerings at PVCC. Next sessions are April 18, 20 and 24th, 6pm - 7pm. Visit Piedmont Virginia Community College for more information.