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Albemarle Board Shake-Up: New Supervisors Could Shape Crozet’s Future - Albemarle County’s Board of Supervisors will welcome at least two new members in 2026, as Jim Andrews and Diantha McKeel have announced they will not seek re-election. Andrews, who represents the Samuel Miller District, has endorsed Planning Commission Chair Fred Missel as his preferred successor.

Missel, Director of Design and Development at the University of Virginia Foundation, joined the Albemarle County Planning Commission in 2022 after several years on the Architectural Review Board.

In the Jack Jouett District, Sally Duncan and David Shreve are vying for the Democratic nomination to replace McKeel.

Rio District Supervisor Ned Galloway has yet to announce his intentions for the next election cycle.

This turnover could significantly impact Crozet, which sits deep in the White Hall District. Historically, Crozet has needed the support of at least two other supervisors to understand and address its unique concerns. The new board's composition could shape Crozet's future in meaningful ways.

Crozet Vineyards Shine in 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup - The 2025 Virginia Governor's Cup has crowned its winner, with Barboursville Vineyards taking top honors. Once again, the Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA) proved its excellence, with three Crozet-area vineyards earning spots in the coveted Governor's Cup Case.

Veritas Vineyards and Winery especially shone with its 2023 Monticello White, King Family Vineyards impressed with its 2021 Mountain Plains Red, and Valley Road Vineyards earned praise for its 2023 Petit Manseng.

The competition saw over 620 entries judged through rigorous blind tastings, further cementing Crozet's area vineyards reputation as a premier destination for wine.

ACPS Appoints Principal for Henley Middle School - The Albemarle County School Board has appointed Rick Vrhovac as principal of Henley Middle School effective immediately.

Vrhovac stepped in as substitute principal at Henley this school year, replacing LaRuth Ensley, and will continue through 2025-26. He previously retired in 2017 after 36 years as a teacher and administrator, including serving as principal at Monticello High School. Superintendent Dr. Matthew Haas praised Vrhovac’s ability to build strong relationships and reinforce Henley’s collaborative culture.

The search for Henley’s next principal will begin in late winter 2025-26.

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Things to do

Thursday, March 20th

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

Chair Yoga | Crozet Library | 11:00 - 12:00 PM | FREE | 18+ Drop-in. No experience needed

Crozet Trails Run | Starr Hill Brewery | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE | Join Cville Runners every Thursday at 6pm and take a jaunt on the Crozet Trails!!! Meet back at our tap room for pints!

Beginner Mahjong Lessons | Bluebird & Co. | 6:00  - 8:30 PM | $60 | Beginner-Friendly Lessons: We break down the game in easy-to-follow steps, so you can confidently learn the rules, strategies, and traditions of Mahjong.

Plant & Pour | Bold Rock Cidery | 6:00  - 8:00 PM | $10 | Bring your friends and family for a fun, creative night where you'll plant, sip, and unwind.

Carnivorous Terrarium Workshop | Orchard Creek | 6:00  - 7:00 PM | $45 | Dive into the fascinating world of carnivorous plants with our Carnivorous Terrarium Workshop!

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.

Friday, March 21st

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

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

Spring Candle Making Workshop | Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | $39 | Hands-on candle-making workshop

80's Movie Trivia | Bold Rock Cidery | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | FREE | Time to prove if you can handle our 80's movie trivia heat like a true Back to the Future fan or if you're more Ferris Bueller on a sick day!

Live Music:  Ken Farmer & The Authenticators | Glass House Winery | 6:00 - 8:30 PM | FREE | Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis.

Paint n' Sip: Wildflowers | Potters Craft Cider | 6:00 PM | $38 | You will learn a variety of techniques and skills from me, and will get to practice them on your very own 11x14 canvas using high quality acrylic paint!

Crafting Workshop: Easter | Orchard Creek | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | $35 | Grab a friend, your significant other, your kiddo, or come alone to create your own Easter-inspired craft.

Live Music: Eyes of Silver (Doobie Bro's Tribute) | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00  - 10:00 PM | FREE | EYES OF SILVER: A TRIBUTE TO THE DOOBIE BROTHERS

Rivanna Contra Dance | Greenwood Community Center | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | $10-$20 | A short lesson to begin, followed by the main dance.

Live Music: HoBoJac | Basic City Beer Co. | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | FREE | We are ready for a night of Foot-Stompin' Acoustic Hijinx on March 21st at 7pm with HOBOJAC!

Live Music: Redd & the Paper Flowers | Batesville Market | 7:00  - 9:30 PM | $10 | This is an indoor pub-style show with first-come seating and general admission standing.

Saturday, March 22nd

March Madness Golf Tournament | Old Trail Golf | 9:30 AM | $75-$125 | 4 Player Team Captain's Choice

Birding: Panorama Farm | Meetup | 8:00 AM | FREE | Enjoy a morning of birding at Panorama Natural Burial and Farm on the outskirts of Earlysville.

C'ville Ten Miler | 7:00 AM | $70 | The Charlottesville Ten Miler is Central Virginia's premiere foot race, offering a scenic and challenging route through the heart of this historic city.

Women's History Month: Zine Workshop | Waynesboro Library | 11:00 - 12:30 PM | FREE | Zines (pronounced "zeens") are short, self-made publications typically focused on a theme or subject.

Improv Class | Hamner Theater | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | FREE | The Hamner Theater offers weekly Improv sessions, free and open to the public.

All About Art: Warhol | Crozet Library | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | FREE | Ages 9-12.  Registration is requested

Live Music: Isabel Bailey | Blue Toad Hard Cider | 3:00  - 6:00 PM | FREE | Isabel layers velvet vocals over Folk Rock tunes.

Bluegrass Jam | Shenandoah Valley Art Center Inc | 3:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE | Come pick or just listen and hang out, and tell your friends!

Petit Verdot Vertical | Valley Road Vineyards | 3:00  - 4:30 PM | $59 | You will learn how conditions in the vineyard contributed to the characteristics of each of the seven Petit Verdot vintages you will taste. They will then lead you through the techniques of approaching, tasting, savoring, and comparing these beautiful and full-bodied wines.

Live Music: West of Wyatt | Potters Craft Cider | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | FREE | West of Wyatt is back for a Saturday night filled with feel-good vibes and irresistible grooves!

Roller Skating | Greenwood Community Center | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | $2-$3 | No Rollerblades, skates for rent

Live Music: Smoke & The Poet | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | FREE | SMOKE & THE POET @ PRO RE NATA

Seussical Jr. (Live Performance) | Wayne Theater | 7:00 PM | $10-$18 | Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Who’s.

Live Music: Acoustic Union | Batesville Market | 7:00 - 9:30 PM | $10 | This is an indoor pub-style show with first-come seating and general admission standing.

Live Music: Glam'R Kiti | Basic City Beer Co. | 8:00 - 10:00 PM | FREE | They'll be bringing all the classic hits from the 70s & 80s from Southern Fried Rock to Stadium Rock and Hair Metal!

Sunday, March 23rd

Speaker Series: Contest For Religious Freedom | St. Paul's Ivy | 9:30 AM | FREE | Come for our traditional Continental Breakfast and stay for the conversation.

Once Upon A Find - Toy Consignment | Mudhouse Coffee | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Dr Seuss Celebration! Giveaways, specials, and more.

Live Music: Pat Anderson | Stable Craft Brewing Company | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE | Live Music at Stable Craft Brewing

Guided Walk To Eagles Nest | Crozet Trails Crew | 1:00 PM | FREE

Fairy Garden Terrariums | Orchard Creek | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | $25 | Dive into the fascinating world of carnivorous plants with our Carnivorous Terrarium Workshop!

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

Seussical Jr. (Live Performance) | Wayne Theater | 2:00 PM | $10-$18 | Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos.

Live Music:  Willie DE | Glass House Winery | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE | Picnics are welcome

The Comedy of Errors | American Shakespeare Center | 2:00 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.

Live Music: BRIMS Ceol and Ceili | Potters Craft Cider | 3:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE | Enjoy live reels, jigs, and polkas played by talented musicians alongside BRIMS instructors. All dances will be taught and called - ”no experience needed, and all ages are welcome!

Women's Board Game Club | Meetup | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE | This week we'll bring Mycelia, a game of harvesting dewdrops using adorable mushroom cards, and Dixit, the popular imaginative word/image association card game, along with several other smaller card games.

Evening Bird Hike | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 5:00 PM | FREE | This hike is great for beginners! Space is limited and registration is required.

Women Wine Dinner w/Emily Hodson and Megan Hereford | Veritas Vineyard & Winery | 6:00 PM | Varies | Contact Cafe Frank directly to book your ticket. A project of Virginia Women in Wine, the Virginia Women in Wine Trail is a curated route through local women-owned or women-centered wineries and vineyards.

Monday, March 24th

Crozet Writers Hub | Crozet Library | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | FREE | Join other local writers for a semi-structured creative zone.

Tuesday, March 25th

Play and Learn | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 - 12:00 PM | FREE | Ages 0 - 4

Stitches Handcraft Group | Crozet Library | 3:30 - 5:00 PM | FREE | Ages 8 to adult. Bring any handwork project you are working on

Chess Club | Waynesboro Library | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE | Come join our chess club and play some games with us!

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

Animanga | Crozet Library | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | FREE | Ages 13-18. Registration Required.  Read and discuss manga, then watch the anime adaptation with other teens.

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, March 26th

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.

Paint n' Sip: Frosted Pines | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | $42 | PAINT + SIP: "WILDFLOWER PINT GLASSES" + FREE DRINK

Trivia | Seven Arrows Brewing Company | 6:30  | FREE | Come on out for Trivia Night with MC Zach! Sign ups for teams are at 6:30, Trivia starts at 7!

Trivia | King Family Vineyards | 6:00 - 8:30 PM | FREE

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.

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