Community News & Events

March 6, 2025



Extended through March 28

Through Saturday

Saturday

MARCH 1 & 10, 2025

Amherst County African-American Genealogy Workshops

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Sponsorships for this annual event are now available. Contact the Amherst Women's Club at the numbers listed in the flyer for more information.

Sunday

Coming Events

Date Change!

Saturday, March 29th 6 - 8 pm

Second Stage Amherst

194 2nd Street, Amherst, VA 24521

Lynchburg’s favorite chanteuse, Patti Finn, in an evening of songscapes, a unique mix of popular and unexpected jazz charts & torch songs. 


TICKETS:

(Ticket price includes one free cup of coffee, water, or soda, with food for purchase from Baine’s Books & Coffee.)

To Purchase:

  • Pay at door: cash or checks only; doors open at 5:30pm.​
  • Pay Online: Reserve a ticket with credit card via Eventbrite by using the button below.



Purchase Tickets

APRIL 5, 2025

Christian Aid Cemetery Tour led by Lynn Rainville, PhD

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Are you ready for summer? The Amherst Pool is getting a new concrete deck, and they're holding two raffles to fundraise! Prizes are a Yeti Cooler, and a 2025 Pool lMembership!

April 11, 2025. 7-9 pm Friday,

Second Stage | Amherst

194 2nd Street, Amherst


“Movin‘ On”

The Paddy D Quartet


The quartet’s farewell show to thank their valued fans

​and supporters.



Paddy Dougherty, singer/songwriter, guitarist,

& keyboard player

Glenn Buck, keyboards & sax 

Larry Scott, drums

Robin Tolley, bass

This show is expected to sell out; reservations are strongly recommended.

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A Springtime Tradition Continues! Don't miss the opportunity to add some color and variety to your garden - at great prices! This year's event will also include a bake sale!

Proceeds will support VCCA’s Annual Fund.


For Corporate or Table Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mayalin Quiñones at give@vcca.com.


Individual tickets will go on sale May 1, 2025.


Rebec Labor Day Wine and Music Festival

August 30, Noon to 6 pm


7 + VA. WINERIES ,

CIDER, MEAD, MUSIC & MORE !

* COME JOIN US FOR A FUN FILLED DAY WITH WINE, MUSIC , ARTISANS & GOOD FOOD! BRING A CHAIR OR BLANKET & RELAX IN THE SHADE WITH A GLASS/BOTTLE OF WINE WHILE LISTENING TO SOME GREAT LIVE MUSIC… SURE TO HAVE YOU UP ON YOUR FEET DANCING!


Advance Tickets

33rd Annual Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival

October 11th & 12th

Rebec Vineyards

Tickets

The Humane Society of Amherst County is the proud new owner of the Monelison Animal Clinic!

Ongoing Events

New service at the Episcopal Thrift Shop!

Trivia Night!

Join Loose Shoe every Thursday evening for 25 random trivia questions, with frequent guest hosts. Click HERE to learn more!


Live Music

Every Saturday from 6:30 - 9:30 PM

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.

Community News

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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 March 4th meeting on YouTube.

County Events

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Business News

Upcoming SBDC Webinars

Agripalooza - In Person ONLY

March 18 | 8:00 AM EST | Fee: $45.00 | Register

Virginia Western, Whitman Theater, 3094 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24015


Trademark Basics

March 18 | Noon EST | Register


GovCon 101: Creating a Capabilities Statement

March 19 | Noon EST | Register


IRS Workshop: Schedule C and Other Small Business Taxes

March 20 | Noon EST | Register


Blue Print Business Workshop

March 25 | 9:00 AM EST | Fee: $35.00 | Register


Federal Contracting: Preparing an Effective Capabilities Statement

March 25 | 10:00 AM EST | A Virginia APEX Accelerator Event | Register


Cybersecurity on a Budget

March 25 | 12:30 PM EST Register


Keeping Up with Digital Marketing - A's for Your Q's - ChatGPT

March 27 | Noon EST Register

Employment Opportunities

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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.

Specials from our Members

Maggie Takes Pix

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Members of the community are welcome to visit campus for amazing meals at Prothro, to use our athletic facilities and trails, to use our library, and to stay with us at the Elston Inn. As before the pandemic, guests will need to check in at the gatehouse, but masks are no longer required to enter public spaces on campus. Sweet Briar welcomes you!

Thank you to our sponsors!

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