Happening Saturday!

We have a few vendor spots available. Some vendors are unable to take part due to the change from our original date.

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!

Through Sunday

Coming Events

Join the Amherst Mountain Biking Club for their July 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!

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 July 21st meeting on YouTube.

Business News

Upcoming SBDC Webinars

Strategy 101

July 28 | 1:00 PM EST | Register

Christmas in July: Prepping Your Business for the Holidays

July 30 | 10:00 AM EST | Hybrid Event* | Register

*In-person – The Nelson Center, 8445 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 22949

Federal Contracting: Preparing an Effective Capability Statement

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

Federal Contracting: DPA Title III and IBAS: What They Mean for Your Business

August 3 | 10:00 AM EST | A Virginia APEX Accelerator Event | Register

Intro to State Government Contracting with SBSD

August 4| Noon EST | Register

AI Fundamentals - Playbook Focus: AI for Marketing

August 5 | Noon EST |AI Fundamentals: A Playbook for SMBs Series | Register

Programas de préstamos de la SBA

6 de agosto|  de 12:00 a 13:30 | Registro

Facilitado por el Programa Capital Pathways del Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas de Virginia (Virginia SBDC)

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

August 13 | Noon EST | Capital Pathways Program | Register

CBGP Trade Foundations Training

August 10 – 21| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST | IBD Program | Learn More

QuickBooks 101 - Set Up and Start Tracking Your Business Finances

August 19| 10:00 AM 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.