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Craig Buries Protected “Montclair Stream” – In spite of a public hearing that specifically determined the “Montclair stream” was protected by an Albemarle County ordinance, the landowner went ahead and buried it and evidently plans to put a large parking lot in its place.  See image below – the dotted blue line indicates where the stream used to be.

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Roundabout Coming to Busy Crozet Intersection - VDOT is transforming the intersection at Routes 240, 250, and 680 into a safer, more efficient single-lane roundabout starting in a few weeks in early May, with substantial completion with cars in the final roundabout configuration by August 12th—just in time for the school year.

Route 240 will remain open throughout the project, with nighttime lane closures and flagging operations from 8 PM to 5 AM. Route 680 (Browns Gap Turnpike) will close for about two months with a signed detour via Route 240 and Route 802. A nearby bridge over Lickinghole Creek will also be replaced during this time. Final construction work will continue through spring 2026.

County Requests Proposals for Eastern Avenue - The County has published a draft RFP for the Eastern Avenue Connector which can be found here. Of note, the maximum dollar amount the County anticipates spending on the project is now $14M, down $3M from its previous estimates. The anticipated completion date is June 2028.

The document states the required features of the bridge, including bike lines (7 feet wide each) and sidewalks (6.5 feet wide each). There does not appear to be a requirement for a protected wildlife corridor or pedestrian trail under the bridge.

Our initial opinion is that, if executed, the County’s draft contract does a good job at shifting project risk to the private sector. There are few provisions for adjustments to the scope, cost, or schedule of the project after the contract is fully executed. If a contractors breach such an agreement, they will also forfeit a $10M security deposit.

The County anticipates that a definitive final agreement, including $10M recourse in the event of breach, will be executed late this year. Until then, Albemarle County expressly disclaims that “it is not bound by, liable for, or have any obligation to” build the Eastern Avenue Connector.

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Best of Easter Weekend Fun

Friday

Easter Egg Hunt at the Barrel Barn | Bold Rock Cidery | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE | We’re hiding over 1,000 eggs, so there are plenty of chances to snag an egg… or ten! Kids will have their own designated hunt times by age group (check the graphic), making it a hoppin’ good time for everyone!

9 Hole Golf Scramble | Old Trail Golf Club | 5:30 - 8:00 PM | $40/team | Men's and Mixed Divisions; $40 per two-person team; Includes the game, prizes, and post-round appetizers.

Saturday

Easter Egg Hunt | Crozet Baptist Church | 11 AM | FREE | Two age groups for the hunt. Followed by - crafts, face painting, yard games, and more! Remember to bring your Easter basket. All are welcome.

Easter Bunny Bash | Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery | 11:00 - 2:00 PM | $0-$10 | Fun for the Kids: Meet & take photos with our celebrity Easter Bunny; Enjoy bounce houses, crafts, games & more!

Sunday

Easter Weekend | Frontier Culture Museum | 9:00 - 5:00 PM | $0-$12 | Come join us as our costumed interpreters demonstrate historic Easter activities all weekend long, including naturally dyed eggs, making hot cross buns, playing games, and more!

Easter Egg Hunt at Discovery Ridge | Wintergreen Resort Lodging | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | FREE | Event Highlights: Egg Hunt, Mini Plush Toy Surprises, Family Fun

Easter Brunch | Old Trail Restoration Restaurant | 10:00 - 4:00 PM | Price Varies

Things to do

Thursday, April 17th

Preschool Storytime | Crozet Library | 10:00 - 10:30 AM | FREE | For 2- to 5-year-olds with an accompanying adult. Registration Required

Camille Trailhead, Rockfish River scenic hike: Easy 4 miles. | Meetup | 10:00 - 2:00 PM | FREE

Resin Workshop | Art Hive | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | $35 | From mastering the basics to learning expert tips & tricks of working with resin, you'll leave with skills and a unique piece of functional art! There will be a variety of molds and extras to choose from. Space is Limited to 8, so sign up no!

Live Music: Above The Down | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 6:30 - 9:00 PM | FREE

Hike: Frogs of Ivy Creek | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | FREE | When you take a stroll by the water in spring, do you wonder what all the peeps, croaks, and trills are?  We will hike down to the reservoir to determine what kinds of frogs we can hear (weather dependent.)

Author Event: Christie Green in conversation with Erika Howsare | Bluebird & Co. | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | FREE

Trivia | Bottles | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | FREE

Songwriter's Open Mic | Potters Craft Cider | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE | Please limit your performance to one original so we can hear as much new work as possible. This is a space for all levels, styles, and ages. Amps and mics provided. We cannot wait to hear you!

Friday, April 18th

It’s Bin Fun: Sensory Play for Infants and Toddlers | Crozet Library | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | FREE | Ages 6-35 months. Captivate your little scientist with open-ended, child-led play which engages the senses. The children will explore bins containing a variety of sensory materials. Things will get messy, so dress appropriately.

Silk Tie Easter Egg Dying | Art Hive | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | $10 | Give your Easter eggs a stylish twist with the magic of silk tie dyeing! Learn how to transfer vibrant patterns from vintage ties onto eggs for stunning, one-of-a-kind designs. It’s easy, fun, and a little like unwrapping a surprise with every egg. Bring your creativity (and eggs)—we’ll bring the ties!

Easter Egg Hunt at the Barrel Barn | Bold Rock Cidery | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE

9 Hole Scramble | Old Trail Golf Club | 5:30 - 8:00 PM | $40/team | Men's and Mixed Divisions; $40 per two-person team; Includes the game, prizes, and post-round appetizers.

Live Music: McHale & Justina | Blue Mountain Brewery | 5:30 - 8:00 PM | FREE

Boot Scoot Square Dance Party | Potters Craft Cider | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | FREE | Join the Boot Scoot Square Dance Party for a beginner friendly square dance!

Karaoke | Grace Estate Winery | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE | Join us for a fun Friday Evening of Karaoke at our Tasting Room. This is a free event and open to the public.

Live Music: The Gladstones + Kingdom of Mustang | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | FREE

Improv Show | Wayne Theater | 8:00 - 10:00 PM | $5 | Join the Studio Wayne Improvisators on our Main Stage for another hilarious night of improv. These teen improvisators will be making things up on the spot—based on your suggestions!  The opening act is the Adult Improv class!

Saturday, April 19th

Native Plant Walk | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | FREE | We will take a leisurely walk on the Red Trail and expect to see many spring bloomers, including rue anemone, star chickweed, heartleaf ginger, bellwort, wild geranium, pussytoes, lyreleaf sage and more. Beginners interested in learning wildflowers are welcome.

Easter Egg Hunt | Blue Toad Hard Cider | 10:00 - 1:00 PM | $10/Adult | Kids Easter Egg Hunt 11 am. 2 groups depending on age.

Hop Into Spring | Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market | 10:00 - 4:00 PM | $12

Easter Bunny Bash | Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery | 11:00 - 2:00 PM | $0-$10 | Fun for the Kids: Meet & take photos with our celebrity Easter Bunny; Enjoy bounce houses, crafts, games & more!

Porsche Car Show | Bold Rock Cidery | 11:00 - 3:00 PM | FREE

Paws to Read with Hank | Crozet Library | 11:00 - 12:00 PM | FREE | For Any Young Reader. Call the library at 434.823.4050 to register.

Easter Egg Hunt | Brewing Tree Beer Company | Noon | FREE | The Egg hunt starts at Noon, followed by pictures with the Easter Bunny

Stone Carving Workshop | Rockfish Valley Community Center | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | $100 | Beginners will learn to create a flat surface, a letter, and a simple leaf design. Returning students will begin a sculpture in the round. All students will have a carved stone (limestone or soapstone) to take home.

Little Women | American Shakespeare Center | 2 PM | Price Varies

Live Music: The Michael Elswick Gathering | Glass House Winery | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | FREE

Red and the Romantics | Potters Craft Cider | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | FREE

Live Music: Larry Keel Experience | Basic City Beer Co. | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | $20

Roller Skating | Greenwood Community Center | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | $2-$3 | The Greenwood Community Center offers public roller-skating on Saturday Nights 6pm-8pm. Admission is $3 to rent skates and $2 if you have your own skates. Roller blades are allowed. No metal wheels!

Sunday, April 20th

Blue Ridge Hike and Picnic (Moderately Strenuous) | Meetup | 9:00 - 3:00 PM | FREE | For those who don’t have plans for Easter, let’s do a hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway and have a picnic afterwards.

Easter Weekend | Frontier Culture Museum | 9:00 - 5:00 PM | $0-$12 | Come join us as our costumed interpreters demonstrate historic Easter activities all weekend long, including naturally dyed eggs, making hot cross buns, playing games, and more!

Easter Egg Hunt at Discovery Ridge | Wintergreen Resort Lodging | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | FREE | Event Highlights: Egg Hunt, Mini Plush Toy Surprises, Family Fun

Easter Brunch | Old Trail Restoration Restaurant | 10:00 - 4:00 PM | Price Varies

Easter Sunday | King Family Vineyards | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | FREE

Egg Hunt | Potters Craft Cider | 1 PM | FREE | Bring the family for a kid-friendly Easter Egg Hunt on the Lower Lawn!

Monday, April 21st

Easter Weekend | Frontier Culture Museum | 9:00 - 5:00 PM | $0-$12 | Come join us as our costumed interpreters demonstrate historic Easter activities all weekend long, including naturally dyed eggs, making hot cross buns, playing games, and more

Yarns of Love | Waynesboro Library | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | FREE | All crafters (knitting, crochet, needlepoint, etc.) and all skill levels are welcome!

National Physics Day | UVA | 6 - 7:30 PM | FREE | Family Friendly Event is a superb physics demonstration show for the general public, especially K-12 students and families. 

Tuesday, April 22nd

Lyrid Meteor Shower | Wintergreen Resort Lodging | 10:00 - 11:30 PM | FREE | Catch the magic of meteor showers at Wintergreen Resort! Bundle up and head out for a night under the stars. Weather Permitting; Highlights: About 10 meteors per hour.

Pearls and Chains | Crozet Library | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | FREE | Ages 11+. Registration Required. Crocheters and knitters alike are welcome to the library to make fun fiber creations! This month we will be making flower granny squares and knit flowers. All materials are supplied, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Trivia Night | Starr Hill Brewery | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE | Gather your best team of up to 6 and belly up for your chance to win

Wednesday, April 23rd

Preschool Story Time | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Free | Stories and songs, followed by coloring and social time. Ages 3-5 and caregivers.

Women's Board Game Club | Waynesboro | Meetup | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | FREE

BINGO, Beers, and Brewhaha | Starr Hill Brewery | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE | There will be prizes, laughs and more! With guest host Tyler Rich!!!!

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Deal of the Week

Save $20 on Veritas Vineyard and Winery’s supper series event: “Smoke in Chimneys” on May 16th. The event will be hosted by Ty Walker, owner of a trout hatchery and farm near New Castle, Virginia. Since 2022, Ty and his wife, Shannon, have been learning to operate the 1930s antique hatchery while dedicating themselves to raising delicious Virginia trout.  The full menu is shown below.

To take advantage of this offer, login to your Discover Crozet account, use the scissors icon to “clip” the deal at this link, and be sure to use the promotional code when you order tickets. Hurry though, this offer is only available to the first 10 customers that “clip” the deal!

On The Lighter Side