Due to snow canceling the Amherst County Parks and Recreation Department's craft sale last December, they moved their Christmas Craft Fair to July 11th, so we have moved ours to the 25th to give vendors an opportunity to participate in both events!

We are also reducing our vendor price - Amherst County Chamber of Commerce members will pay only $10 to table, and the non-member fee is $15!

Saturday

Celebrate Independence Day with an evening of live music, community, and summer fun surrounded by the beautiful mountain backdrop of Pleasant Vista's outdoor amphitheater. Tickets provide access to the concert grounds, all performances featuring two live bands (635 Band and Jackson Moore), comfortable seating which allows you to relax and enjoy an unforgettable evening and a spectacular Fourth of July celebration. We will not have fireworks at this event. Reserve your tickets today, limited availability.

Through Sunday

Coming Events

The Central Virginia Planning District Commission (CVPDC) is updating the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), a five-year strategic plan to strengthen and diversify the region's economy (Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell Counties and the City of Lynchburg). The CEDS Plan will set the foundation for economic development, establish regional collaboration, and increase our communities' eligibility for federal program support.

As part of this effort, a public survey has been developed to gather additional input from residents, businesses, farmers, and community stakeholders. The CVPDC CEDS Stakeholder Survey will run from June 26^th (today) through July 17^th.

CVPDC CEDS Stakeholder Survey Link - http://sehinc.cvpdc2.alchemer.com/s3/

Do you, or an Amherst County resident you know, have a child who will be 4 years old by September 30, 2026? If so, we invite you to apply for the Smart Start Preschool Program for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

Smart Start Preschool provides young learners with a strong foundation for future success, and applications are now being accepted.

How to Apply:

Apply Online:

Visit our Early Childhood Education webpage to review program information and submit an application:

https://www.amherst.k12.va.us/early-childhood-education

Apply In Person:

School Administration Office located at 153 Washington St., Amherst

Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Important Next Step:

After submitting your application, families must complete income and residency verification in person within one week to determine eligibility.

If you have questions or need assistance, our team is happy to help. Please call 434-946-9386 or email smartstart@amherst.k12.va.us.

Thank you for choosing Amherst County Public Schools. We look forward to welcoming your child to Smart Start Preschool!

Rebec Vineyard's Wine Club nets you free tickets to all of our festivals, free wine tastings and glasses of wine when you visit our tasting room, and quarterly shipments of our wine hand selected seasonally.

Bands announced for the Labor Day Wine and Music Festival!

501 Coyotes

A punk rock band that says darlin’. Get ready for high energy and groove.

Pete Turpin

These guys have a knack for getting the crowd on their feet and dancing. Covering a wide variety of genres, they bring top notch sound & enjoyment!

Gabe Van Band

Blue grass and Americana blended seamlessly with a guaranteed hit of a set list!

Loose Shoe Brewing Company is a brewery offering unique, high quality craft beer in a spacious, comfortable taproom and patio.

Hours: Wednesday 3 - 7pm, Thursday & Friday 3 - 9pm,

Saturday 12 - 10pm and Sunday 2 - 7pm.



Deck, RootBeer, Crowlers and Growlers

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

Join our Thursday morning group for a friendly game of Duplicate Bridge in the Community Room! For additional information, please contact Allen Sprinkle at

(434) 841-1469.

Did you know you can stay up to date on the Board of Supervisor Meetings from the comfort of your home?

Click HERE to watch the replay of the June 16th meeting on YouTube.

Business News

Upcoming SBDC Webinars

How to Manage Your WordPress Website

July 7 | Noon EST | Register

Branding 101

July 7 | 12:30 PM | Register

Franchising TOO - Trends, Opportunities, and Obstacles

July 8 | Noon EST | Register

SBA Loan Programs: Up to $5 million Available for Small Businesses

July 9 | Noon EST | Capital Pathways Program | Register

Blue Print Business Plan Workshop

July 14 | 9:00 AM EST | Fee: $35.00 | Register

GovCon: HUBZone

July 15 | Noon EST | Register

From Credit to Capital: Strengthening Your Credit Scores & Reports for Funding

July 21 | Noon EST | Capital Pathways Program | Register

Know Your Numbers: How to Read and Use Your Financial Statements

July 22 | Noon EST | Capital Pathways Program | Register

Protecting Customer Information in a Digital Business

July 23 | 12:30 PM EST | Register

Strategy 101

July 28 | 1:00 PM EST | Register

Federal Contracting: Preparing an Effective Capability Statement

July 30 | Noon EST | A Virginia APEX Accelerator Event | Register

Employment Opportunities

Come join our team at CSE!

We have several positions that we are hiring for, including laborers/helpers, certified welders, riggers, ironworkers, mechanics, drivers, and crane operators. Many of these positions are for all four of our locations in Madison Heights, Roanoke, Richmond, and Charlottesville.

Click HERE to apply for one of these positions today, or email your resume and work history to hr@cseonline.net.

We'd like to welcome our newest sponsor Pleasant Vista on Dancing Creek!