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This Week In Crozet (3/26/25)

This Week In Crozet (3/26/25)

March 27th - April 2nd

Crozet United
March 26, 2025

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Around Town

One Way Crozet? Albemarle County will review the latest Crozet traffic study at its meeting on 4/1/25, including a consultant’s proposal to relieve our rush hour congestion: more one-way roads.

“We are already in the process of changing the intersection at The Square to allow right turns only,” reads the report. “Applying the same concept to Crozet’s three high volume intersections with Route 250 is the most cost-effective solution to alleviate the traffic backups in the morning and afternoon peak periods.”

As shown in the graphic below, Rockfish Gap Turnpike would become a one-way road from Owensville Road for seven miles until it reaches the I-64 interchange.

“Converting Route 250’s current eastbound lane into a second westbound lane will double its capacity and eliminate the need for expensive roundabouts in the Crozet development area,” reads the report.

The project’s working title is “Right this Way Crozet!” because it would phase out the left hand turns onto Route 250 from Three Notch’d Road (Route 240 at the trestle), Crozet Avenue, Old Trail, and Yancey Mills by summer 2026.

“Across the country, ‘clockwise traffic movements’ are gaining popularity in localities that grew too fast and now can’t afford the supporting transportation infrastructure,” the consultant noted.

“Without a detailed capital investment plan to build the infrastructure needed to support its ambitious housing goals, Albemarle County’s problems will only get worse.”

The complete report is available here.

One-way roads will create a “clockwise traffic movement” and potentially relieve Crozet’s rush hour congestion.

BIG CHANGES on DiscoverCrozet.com - We completely overhauled our website to make it more user friendly and added 3 exciting new features:

Local pages - We are building a list of all local businesses all in one place
Deals - A place for local businesses to offer deals you won’t find anywhere else
User accounts - A way for you to keep track of events you plan to attend, deals you want to use, and businesses you want to remember.

Of course you’ll still also find our COMPLETE LIST of weekly events and website links.

This week’s featured deal is $5 off tickets to Veritas’ Starry Nights Music Series. But you have to act fast, this discount applies only to the first 25 tickets sold using Discover Crozet’s exclusive promo code.

This is just the beginning. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Veritas Vineyard and Winery’s popular Starry Nights series will be held on July 12 and August 9th.

Crozet Crepe Company to Bring Sweet and Savory Flavors to Clover Lawn - Exciting news for Crozet foodies! The vacant space left by Jax's Bar and Grill at Clover Lawn will soon be home to the Crozet Crepe Company, a new eatery specializing in crepes. The business is set to open its doors in late spring, offering a fresh dining option for the community.

Stay tuned for updates on their progress and menu sneak peeks by following the Crozet Crepe Company on Facebook. For inquiries, reach out via email at [email protected].

Crozet Artisan Depot Welcomes Guest Artists for April 2025 – Crozet Artisan Depot welcomes jeweler Friederike Dussaud-Garnier of Crozet and painter Mae Stoll of Staunton as our Guest Artists for April 2025. The Guest Artists shows will run from April 1 until April 30.

Meet both Friederike and Mae on Saturday April 19th from 11 AM-1 PM.

Friederike (Rika) Dussaud-Garnier’s show is titled “Playful Colors and Shapes”. Rika started making jewelry in 2023. Her process is experimental and playful, often leading to unexpected results. Rika started with lost wax casting in sterling silver, using techniques like pouring wax into water, molding natural objects, and casting lace. Later Rika discovered the magic of pencils on metal for vibrant color for an enamel-like effect.

Mae Stoll is a self-taught artist who primarily works in acrylics and pastels. Mae mostly paints semi-impressionistic landscapes, but she is often lured by other subject matter and styles. This show “Recent Works” will display her wide range of styles and subject matter. Mae loves moving color around with a brush and the powdery subtlety of soft pastels.

Crozet United is here not only to keep you informed, but it is also your platform to celebrate Crozet and the people in it. Share your good news—like team victories, community cleanups, or any positive updates—with us. Send emails to [email protected]

Forecast

A clear conscience is a good sign of a bad memory…

Things to do

Wine Tasting Passport Series | Old Trail Restoration Restaurant | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | $65 | Wines from Spain + Portugal with hors d’oeuvres paired with each vintage

Saturday, March 29th

Pancake Breakfast | Rockfish Valley Community Center | 8:30 - 10:30 AM | $10 | Join us for All-You-Can-Eat buttermilk pancakes, blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, bacon, grits, OJ, coffee and good company!

Oh, but I'll be alright as long as there's light, from a neon moon

Sunday, March 30th

Speaker Series: Empowering the Incarcerated To Reenter Society | St. Paul's Ivy | 9:30 - 10:30 AM | FREE | Come for our traditional Continental Breakfast and stay for the conversation.

Curated and Crafted Market | Grace Estate Winery | 12:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE | Each month, discover a fresh lineup of local artisans, thrift treasures, and one-of-a-kind vendors

RAM at UVA 5K | UVA | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | $20 | First 75 participants that register will receive a short-sleeve cotton T-shirt and each registrant will receive a race bib, snacks, and water. The top three finishers will also receive a prize from local Charlottesville businesses!

Live Music: Gina Sobel and Matt Draper | Glass House Winery | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Paxton Henderson Trio | Potters Craft Cider | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE

The Comedy of Errors | American Shakespeare Center | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | Varies | In this whirlwind of mistaken identities and madcap mix-ups, two sets of twins, separated at birth, find themselves unknowingly in the same city, setting off a cascade of confusion.

Women's Board Game Club | Meetup | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE | This week we'll bring the co-op "classic monsters" game Horrified and adorable card game Dog Lover, where you match dogs with traits and toys to score points.

Concert on the Corner: Sacred Harmony | Crozet United Methodist Church | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | FREE | Doors open at 4:30. Donations accepted but not required.

Monday, March 31st

STEM Drop-in: Marble Run | Crozet Library | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE | Ages 6 and up. Stop by anytime to help construct an ever-growing marble run.

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Live Music: Brothers Doobie (Doobie Brothers Tribute) | Wayne Theater | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Price Varies

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On The Lighter Side

April Fools' Day began in 1582 when France switched to the Gregorian calendar, changing the first day of the New Year from April 1st to January 1st. Those who continued to celebrate the New Year at the spring equinox were called "April Fools".

Three of the pranks listed below have been actually pulled off. Which one hasn't?