October, 2019

Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry

Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry

Do You, Or Does Someone You Know, Need Help with Food? Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry is a nonprofit, free grocery store that provides supplemental food to our neighbors in need. Choose from fresh produce, frozen meats, baked goods, and nonperishable food items one time a month. Find out more at cvilleloaves.org.

2019 Community Fall Grants

2019 Community Fall Grants

The Junior League of Charlottesville’s 2019 Community Fall Grants Application is now open! The deadline to submit an application is on Friday, October 4th at 5:00 pm. Interested organizations can apply by filling out the form on the website here: https://www.jlcville.org  Through their Community Grants program, they are able to award grants of up to $5000 to help…

Suicide Prevention Walk

Suicide Prevention Walk

Walk to Fight Suicide at the Greater Shenandoah Valley Community Walk on Sunday October 5 at Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton. Questions or sponsorship opportunities contact [email protected] at afsp.org/gsv

The 14th Annual McCormick Farm Mill Day

The 14th Annual McCormick Farm Mill Day

The 14th Annual McCormick Farm Mill Day is October 5 from 9- 4 at the VA Teach Shenandoah Vally Agricultural Reserch and Extension in Raphine… with the Raphine Volunteer Fire Departments world famous chicken, antique equipment, museum displays and a lot of fun for families

Fall Festival

Fall Festival

The Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Company’s Auxiliary are preparing for their Annual Fall Festival (formally Gordonsville Street Festival). This year’s festival is Saturday, October 5th from 9am – 4pm.This is the 5th year at the Firemen’s Fairgrounds between King St. and Baker St. in Gordonsville. Rain or Shine. Last year they had over 75 vendors of…

Cornhole Tournament

Cornhole Tournament

The Palmyra Volunteer Fire Company will hold a Cornhole Tournament on Saturday October 5, 2019 at 10:00 am Warm-Ups are at 9:30 am at the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Company Palmyra, Va…$40 entry fee per team and its 2 people to a team…Boards and Regulations will be provided…They will have 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place cash…

6th Annual Rods and Reels Car Show

6th Annual Rods and Reels Car Show

The Southern Steel Classic Car Club and the North Garden Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting the 6th Annual Rods and Reels Car show at Cutright Lake on Rt. 29 South on October 5th at 10 am. For more information call 531-8109. Bring your family, fishing rod, and check out this fun event!

All Blessings Flow Fundraiser

All Blessings Flow Fundraiser

All Blessings Flow All About Ability Fair is a Resource Fair for those living with all types of disabilities and for all ages. Come to First Baptist Church on Park Street on Oct 5, from 10-1 There will be over 30 exhibitors, along with a raffle, baked goodies, and music. An event for children to…

Tricky Tray (10/5)

Tricky Tray (10/5)

Effort Christian School and Preschool PTO will host its fourth annual Tricky Tray Raffle and Auction on Saturday, October 5th at 3 p.m. Attendees will be able to purchase tickets to win a plethora of wonderful items. In addition to the raffle, attendees can bid in a live auction beginning at 5pm. Dinner, drinks, and…

Louisa Fall Festival (10/12)

Louisa Fall Festival (10/12)

Join Louisa County Parks, Recreation & Tourism for their 16th Annual Louisa County Fall Festival at Walton Park on Saturday, October 12th from 10:00am – 3:00pm. This festival will include fun for the whole family! They’ll have craft and food vendors, hayrides, bounce houses, children’s’ games, pony rides, FREE face painting and SO MUCH MORE!

ERVF Craft Fair

ERVF Craft Fair

East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company Craft Fair Fundraiser Saturday, October 12th 10:00am – 4:00pm ERVFC. Food trucks, home goods, jewelry, handmade crafts and much more…

The 4th Annual Chili Cookoff & Brewfest

The 4th Annual Chili Cookoff & Brewfest

October 12th from 11am to 6pm, The 4th Annual Chili Cookoff & Brewfest and Cornhole tournament in Orange County with live music from The Worx!! Vendors, food trucks and more! CASH PRIZES for the corn hole tournament and chili cookoff!! Tickets available on Eventbrite @chilibrewfest2019 Brought to you by the Orange County Chamber of Commerce.

Churchville Volunteer Fire Department Fall Festival

Churchville Volunteer Fire Department Fall Festival

The fall festival will be at Churchville Volunteer Fire department on Oct 12 at 5, with silent auctions, costume contest, chili cookoff and carved pumpkin contest.

LGBTQ Gayla

LGBTQ Gayla

The 1920’s roar again at Staunton Station, on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 5:30pm! The GAYLA,will host a fundraising event benefitting the Shenandoah LGBTQ Center. More details and ticket information can be found on the event website. https://www.shenlgbtqcenter.org/the-gayla

Hot 101.9 Teacher’s Night Out (9/14)

Hot 101.9 Teacher’s Night Out (9/14)

Teaching is one of the most essential careers in existence, and we want to make sure that you know how much you’re appreciated. If you’re an educator, you’re invited to join Hot 101.9 for Teachers Night Out at the Doubletree Hotel on Monday, October 14th. Doors open at 5pm, and the festivities will officially kickoff…

Piedmont Master Gardners

Piedmont Master Gardners

Find out how to plant trees that beautify the landscape and help the environment for years to come. Learn which trees are best for our area and how to plant and care for them on October 19, 2019, 2:00 – 4:00 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church,The workshop is free, but you must reserve For more…

Beer & Ballet

Beer & Ballet

WHEN: Saturday, October 19 | 5:30-7:30PM Drinks and food available all evening | Performances at 6:00pm & 7:00pm WHERE: Champion Brewing Company | 324 6th St SE Charlottesville, VA 22902 Think ballet is formal and stuffy? Think again! On Saturday, October 19th, kick back and relax with Charlottesville Ballet’s FREE event for all ages, Beer & Ballet.…

Bowling with Badges

Bowling with Badges

Bowling with Badges with Albemarle County Police will be on October 20, from 12 Noon to 4pm at Keglers off Rt 29 north..The event is open to all ages ..Its FREE to bowl, (this Includes shoes and lanes) …..No need to register, lanes will be filled on first come basis….The Albemarle Co Police Dept will…

Walk to End Alzheimers

Walk to End Alzheimers

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, on Oct 26, from 9-1 at IX park for support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight…

Shop and Treat

Shop and Treat

Saturday October 26 from 11-2 is the Annual Stonefield Shop & Treat! We invite kids of all ages for a family fun event, featuring complimentary trick or treating across the many Shops at Stonefield. Bring the kids for complimentary face painting, train rides, photo booth, costume contest, and parade.

Civil Wars Tours

Civil Wars Tours

Travel back in time and walk in the footsteps of Union and Confederate soldiers and the Bushong family on the New Market Battlefield. Experience the tales of the Virginia Military Institute Cadets as they recount their historic involvement in that day’s battle. This program is designed to be family-friendly and perfect for kids of all…

Halloween Festival Downtown

Halloween Festival Downtown

Charlottesville Parks and Rec will be having a Halloween festival on Oct 26 at the Sprint Pavilion from 2:00 – 4:00 pm: Games and Events in Sprint Pavilion with live music by The Unsuitables 2:15 pm: Costume Contest begins 3:30 PM – Live dance performance by Brushwood School of Dance 4:00 – 4:30 pm: Trick-or-Treating…

Farming in the Valley

Farming in the Valley

Farming in the Valley is a family friendly festival geared towards children’s education in agriculture. It will be held at Creative Works Farm in Waynesboro, October 27th at noon.  The festival hosts great activities like a petting zoo, pumpkin painting, corn maze, pony rides, pedal pull and much more! It also will give you access…