Friday

Monthly Live Music, Sangria, and Thai food!

Starts Tomorrow Night at Rebec Vineyards.

Saturday

The Amherst County Museum & Historical Society celebrates 50 years on May 30th.

A few highlights of the May 30th celebration include:

• The "Voices of Amherst" Project: A live oral history recording initiative to capture the stories of long-time residents.

• The 2076 Time Capsule: A community-wide effort to seal material and messages for future residents to open in 50 years.

• Historical Exhibits: Curated displays of the museum's first 50 years and 250 years of the County's history in collaboration with the 250th Celebration of our nation's Independence.

• "Amherst Through My Lens" Photo Contest: A juried photography exhibition for residents and Museum members.

** The Museum is also seeking Junior Curators, age 14 to 18, to do a project (individually or as a group) that will be exhibited at the Museum’s anniversary on May 30th. **

Through Sunday

Coming Events

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!

Coming to Second Stage - The Summer Concert Series. Concerts are the second Thursdays of the month, the the featured performers for June 11th are the Bogeys!

Join us on Saturday, June 13th from 11:30 AM–2:00 PM for Sip & Savor at Sweet Briar College!

Enjoy a beautiful summer afternoon featuring:

• Delicious Thai cuisine from Taste of Bangkok
• Fresh flowers from Petal and Paw Flower Farm
• Homemade baked goods from Southern Heart Confections
• A tasting flight of award-winning Sweet Briar College Farm wines, with wine available by the glass or bottle
• Beautiful artwork by Carrie Ann Brown
• Handcrafted Jewelry by Julie Ellyn Design

Relax, sip, shop, and enjoy the beauty of summer at Sweet Briar with friends and family!

Sip & Savor will be held at the Wailes Conference Center

11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Applications are still open, but spots are filling fast! Apply today!

Early Bird Pricing ends on June 1st, so get your applications in before then to receive a discount.

Sweet Briar College’s Summer Programs with the community—offering a wide range of engaging camps and experiences for youth and teens, including athletics, engineering, environmental science, leadership, equestrian, and the arts. Full program details and registration are available at https://www.sbc.edu/summer-programs/.

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 May 19th meeting on YouTube.

Business News

Upcoming SBDC Webinars

An Employer's Guide to High-Quality Internships 

Multiple Dates & Times*

Attendees will receive a certificate of completion which is part of the qualification for the InternshipsVA Matching Grant Program.

NOTE: These are identical sessions. Choose the time that works best for you. 

June 2nd, 9 AM - Meeting Registration - Zoom

June 17th, 3 PM -  Meeting Registration - Zoom

Piedmont Ascent Business Conference

June 3 | 10:00 AM EST | Fee: $25.00 | IN -PERSON ONLY* | Register

*The Bolick Center at PVCC, 501 College Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Small Business Tax Fundamentals: What You Must File (and When)

June 3 | Noon EST | Capital Pathways Program | Register

First Thursdays with the SBA: Sales, Website, and Social Media

June 4 | Noon EST | Register

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

June 4 | Noon EST | Capital Pathways Program | Register

Federal Contracting: Simplified Acquisition for Small Business Contracting

June 9| 10:00 AM EST | Virginia APEX Accelerator Event | Register

Intro to State Government Contracting with SBSD

June 9 | Noon EST | Register

Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing

June 11 | Noon EST | Register

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

June 12 | Noon EST | Capital Pathways Program | Register

LLC, S-Corp, or Partnership? Choosing the Right Structure as You Grow

June 12 | Noon EST | Capital Pathways Program | Register

QuickBooks 201: Beyond the Basics

June 16 | 10:00 AM EST | Capital Pathways Program | Register

When Trust Becomes Your Greatest Vulnerability:

What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Third-Party Cyber Risk and Business Identity Theft

June 17 | 10:00 AM EST | Register

Virginia Tourism Corporation Grant Programs

June 17 | Noon EST | Register

GovCon: VOSB/SDVOSB

June 17 | Noon EST | Register

Contracts, Compliance and Cyber Risk

June 18 | 12:30 PM EST | Register

From Credit to Capital: How to Strengthen Your Credit Scores & Reports

June 23| Noon EST | Capital Pathways Program | Register

You've Got the Business - Now Let's Organize the Finances

June 24 | Noon EST | Capital Pathways Program | 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!