This Week In Crozet (1/15/25)

Jan 16th - 22nd

Connecting you to what’s happening around town

Forecast

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Snow has cancelled a lot of event plans recently. Be sure to always go to DiscoverCrozet.com or click the image below for the most up-to-date information.

Things to do

Thursday, Jan 16th

Virginia Farm Show | Augusta Expo Center | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | FREE | The Virginia Farm Show is the only agricultural trade show in Virginia that caters to full-time as well as the part-time farmer.

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

Play and Learn | Waynesboro Library | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE | Ages 0 - 4

Resume Writing with Virginia Career Works | Waynesboro Library | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | FREE | Learn tips and tricks on how to craft a standout resume and explore career resources to help achieve your goals.

Meditative Dot Painting Workshop | Shenandoah Valley Art Center | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | $95

Karaoke | Delly Up | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Wood-Fired Pizza Cooking Class | Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards | 6:00 PM | $180

Music Bingo | Bold Rock Cidery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Crozet Trails Run | Starr Hill Brewery | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE

Songwriter's Open Mic | Potter's Craft Cider | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Trivia | Bottles | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Friday, Jan 17th

Virginia Farm Show | Augusta Expo Center | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | FREE | The Virginia Farm Show is the only agricultural trade show in Virginia that caters to full-time as well as the part-time farmer.

Baby and Toddler Story Time | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE | Ages 0 - 3

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

Children's Chess Club | Waynesboro Library | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE | Ages 0 -12

Live Music: The Dagga Boys | Glass House Winery | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Wood-Fired Pizza Cooking Class | Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards | 6:00 PM | $180

Trivia | Grace Estate Winery | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Live Music: Tell Me Lies - The Fleetwood Mac Experience | Basic City Beer Co. | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | $16

Winter Lecture Series: AI and the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | $10-$15

Live Music at The Edge: Ben Phelps Project | The Edge at Wintergreen Resort | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | FREE

Saturday, Jan 18th

New Art Exhibit | Crozet Artisan Depot | 10 AM - 5 PM

Virginia Farm Show | Augusta Expo Center | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | FREE | The Virginia Farm Show is the only agricultural trade show in Virginia that caters to full-time as well as the part-time farmer.

Skiing | Wintergreen Skiing | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Price Varies

Winter Freestyle Festival Ski and Board Event | Wintergreen Skiing | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | $35/participant

Toddler Time | Frontier Culture Museum | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Kids $3; Adults $5 | Each Toddler Time will include a story, a hands-on historical activity, and a craft to keep.

Little Naturalist | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE | Ages 3 - 5, Registration Preferred

Board Games | Happ Coffee | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE

Railroad Train Exhibit | Augusta County Railroad Museum | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | FREE

Living with Nature Hike at Wintergreen | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | $8

Live Music: Alex Arbaugh | Brewing Tree Beer Co. | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Live Music at The Edge: Jamie Dean Duo | The Edge at Wintergreen Resort | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: Tina & Her Pony (Indie Appalachian Folk) | Potter's Craft Cider | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Goth Night w/Live Music: Please Don’t Tell | SolArt Center | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | $10 cover

Live Music: Høly River | Batesville Market | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | $10

Live Music: Cody Johnson | John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ) | 7:30 PM | Price Varies

Live Music: 434 (Four Thirty Four), Krode, and THWH | Basic City Beer Co. | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE

Live Music at The Edge: Ben Phelps Project | The Edge at Wintergreen Resort | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | FREE

Sunday, Jan 19th

Speaker Series: Restorative Justice | St. Paul's Episcopal Ivy | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE

Geology Hike | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE, Registration required | If you love rocks or would like to learn more about the geological make-up of the area

Alexander Gerst Travel GIF by European Space Agency - ESA

Pickleball | Ridgeview Park | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | FREE | Drop In's Welcome

Habitat Hike | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 1:00 PM | FREE, Registration required | Come out and immerse yourself in the beauty of the winter season at Ivy Creek

Pints n' Ponies | Stable Craft Brewing Company | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: The Pollocks | Potter's Craft Cider | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: An Lar Traditional Irish Band | Batesville Market | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | FREE

Dinosaur Terrarium Workshop | Orchard Creek | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | $25

Live Music: Matt Johnson | Glass House Winery | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Live Music at The Edge: Shane Click | The Edge at Wintergreen Resort | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | FREE

Live Music at The Edge: Brett Hull Band | The Edge at Wintergreen Resort | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | FREE

Monday, Jan 20th

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Government Buildings and ACPS Closed

Hike: Furnace Mountain Circuit | Meetup | 7:00 AM | FREE | Respond by Friday, January 19, 2025

Skiing and Tubing | Wintergreen Resort | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Price Varies

Tuesday, Jan 21st

Play and Learn | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | FREE | Ages 0 - 4

Children's Building Club | Waynesboro Library | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE | Ages 6-12

Teen Time | Crozet Library | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM | FREE | For grades 8-12.  Registration recommended

Chess Club | Waynesboro Library | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE

Comedy Night | Seven Arrows Brewing Company | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

UVA Men's Basketball vs. Boston College (ACC) | John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ) | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Price varies

Dungeons & Dragons | Crozet Library | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE | Teens, Registration required

Trivia Night | Starr Hill Brewery | 9:00 PM | FREE | Food truck: Potlucky

Wednesday, Jan 22nd

View from Cooper’s Whole Hike | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen | 9:00 AM | $8-$12

Preschool Story Time | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Free | Ages 3 - 5

Indoor Farm, Craft & Art Markets | Rockfish Valley Community Center | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | FREE

Line Dancing Class | Rockfish Valley Community Center | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | $10 | Drop-ins welcome

Italian Cuisine Cooking Class | Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards | 6:00 PM | $180

Want your event listed? Send us an email with the details. Lastly, this is a static newsletter, but life isn’t. Check the venue’s website to make sure the event is still happening before heading out with your family.

Our Town

Crozet Artisan Depot Showcases January & February Guest Artists - Crozet Artisan Depot welcomes Carol Sorbor of Palmyra and Saylor Denny of Crozet as the Guest Artists for January and February 2025. Their work will be on display from January 18 through February 28, 2025.

Carol Sorbor creates stunning glass sculptures inspired by the natural world, blending the classical elements of earth, air, fire, and water. Her work includes marbles, beads, and intricate sculptures that explore human and animal forms.

Saylor Denny, a Crozet resident since 2015, paints with watercolors, acrylics, and textured paints. Her floral design background heavily influences her art, with flowers and nature serving as central themes that evoke beauty and hope.

Learn more about these talented artists and plan your visit at www.crozetartisandepot.com.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Monday to Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 12 PM – 5 PM

Located in the historic Crozet Train Depot!

Crozet Artisan Depot

Restoration in Old Trail: Updated Hours & Winter Menu - Through the end of January, Restoration will be open for lunch only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. They’ve also launched a new winter menu.

New Hours:

  • Monday & Tuesday: 11 AM–4 PM

  • Wednesday–Saturday: 11 AM–9 PM

  • Sunday Brunch: 10 AM–4 PM

Crozet Cares Closet - Crozet Cares Closet has launched a new website. Visit www.crozetcarescloset.org to learn how you can support this community effort which provides personal hygiene and household cleaning supplies to neighbors in need, supporting their well-being and dignity.

Operated by the Crozet Region Interfaith Outreach Council—a partnership of 10 local churches—the CCC relies entirely on volunteers and community generosity.

Donations of full-sized items (details on the website) can be dropped off and you can also donate through the CCC's Amazon Wish List or make an online contribution via Emmanuel Episcopal Church here.

Crozet Cares Closet

Denver Riggleman Exploring 2025 Statewide Run - Former Virginia Congressman and area local Denver Riggleman has announced he’s forming an exploratory committee to consider a 2025 run for Governor or Lieutenant Governor. Riggleman, who represented Virginia's Fifth Congressional District as a Republican, stated he would now run as an independent.

Former U.S. Rep. Denver Riggleman Official portrait

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On The Lighter Side