Community News & Events

June 6, 2024

Through Saturday

Tomorrow

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Saturday

SECOND SATURDAYS - TIE DYE SHIRTS

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 | 10AM-NOON

Join Second Stage for tie-dye shirts this coming Saturday! We will be learning methods of tie dye and creating our own unique masterpieces!

Open to all ages! Only $10/shirt. All materials included. 

REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY!

Register HERE.

This Week

Beginning June 3

SUMMER CAMPS AT SECOND STAGE AMHERST

REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE!

Join Second Stage Amherst and local professionals for fun, educational, and affordable summer camps! Space is limited. Registration closes one week before camp start date. We look forward to having fun and making art with your students!

Click Here for More Summer Camp Information

NATURE ART CAMP

Instructed by Ms. Kelsey Keith

MONDAY-FRIDAY

JUNE 3-7

7:30AM-NOON

SUGGESTED AGES 5-10; Older children may participate; Younger children may participate with prior approval from Second Stage.

$150/CAMPER

SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE.

MOVIE MAKING CAMP

Instructed by Mx. Allistar Barrett

MONDAY-FRIDAY

JUNE 3-7

12:30-5:30PM

SUGGESTED AGES 5-10; Older children may participate; Younger children may participate with prior approval from Second Stage.

$150/CAMPER

SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE.

FAIRYTALE ART CAMP

Instructed by Ms. Kelsey Keith

MONDAY-FRIDAY

JUNE 10-14

7:30AM-NOON

SUGGESTED AGES 5-10; Older children may participate; Younger children may participate with prior approval from Second Stage.

$150/CAMPER

SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE.

COMIC CAMP

Instructed by Mx. Allistar Barrett

MONDAY-FRIDAY

JUNE 10-14

12:30-5:30PM

SUGGESTED AGES 5-10; Older children may participate; Younger children may participate with prior approval from Second Stage.

$150/CAMPER

SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE.

ART OF THE AGES ART CAMP

Instructed by Ms. Kelsey Keith

MONDAY-FRIDAY

JUNE 17-21

7:30AM-NOON

SUGGESTED AGES 7-12; Older children may participate; Younger children may participate with prior approval from Second Stage.

$150/CAMPER

SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE.

UKULELE, SONGWRITING, & MUSICAL THEATER CAMP

Instructed by Mr. Christopher Badgett & Mr. Bobby Vinson

​MONDAY-FRIDAY

JUNE 17-21

12:30-5:30PM

SUGGESTED AGES 7 & up; Adults welcome; Younger children may participate with prior approval from Second Stage.

$150/CAMPER

SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE.

HIGH SEAS ADVENTURE ART CAMP

Instructed by Ms. Kelsey Keith

MONDAY-FRIDAY

JUNE 24-28

7:30AM-NOON

SUGGESTED AGES 7-12; Older children may participate; Younger children may participate with prior approval from Second Stage.

$150/CAMPER

SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE.

THEATER BASICS CAMP

Instructed by Mr. Karl Lindevaldsen

MONDAY-FRIDAY

JUNE 24-28

12:30-5:30PM

SUGGESTED AGES 7-12; Older children may participate; Younger children may participate with prior approval from Second Stage.

$150/CAMPER

SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE.

THEATER BASICS CAMP

Instructed by Mr. Karl Lindevaldsen

MONDAY-FRIDAY (EXCEPT JULY 4)

JULY 1-5

7:30AM-NOON

SUGGESTED AGES 7-12; Older children may participate; Younger children may participate with prior approval from Second Stage.

$120/CAMPER

SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE.

YOUNG EINSTEINS STEM CAMP

Instructed by Mrs. Lisa Laub

MONDAY-FRIDAY (EXCEPT JULY 4)

JULY 1-5

12:30-5:30PM

SUGGESTED AGES 7-12; Older children may participate; Younger children may participate with prior approval from Second Stage.

$150/CAMPER

SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE.

Mark Your Calendars

Rescheduled from April.  

June 13-23, 2024 

(7 pm June 13,14,15, & 20, 21, 22,

and at 4 pm June 16 & 23)


The Amherst Glebe

156 Patrick Henry Highway, Amherst, VA 24521

(Reservations are highly recommended as seating is limited to 25)


        A one-woman show based on the life and work of 19th-century American poet Emily Dickinson. Throughout the play, the actress portraying Dickinson, Sally Parish Southall, shares Dickinson’s poems, diary entries, and letters with the audience showing snippets of joy and creation while describing her isolated Life.


Directed by William Kershner.

​Click on the button below for any updated

information on the rescheduled performance.

Any questions or concerns,

please contact Lynn Kable

at lynnkable@gmail.com

or 434-989-3215.


Click Here for Updates

SECOND STAGE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS & WE ARE ROCKIN' THROUGH THE DECADES!

Join Second Stage Amherst for our FREE outdoor concert series in celebration of our 10th Anniversary! Join us on the lawn, where we will enjoy the best of some fantastic area bands and the company of our community!

Suggested optional donation $10-20; food and beverages will be available for purchase; bring lawn chairs or blankets, friends, and family for an enjoyable evening. For inquiries, please contact secondstageamherst@gmail.com.

13th ANNUAL LABOR DAY WINE& MUSIC FEST !

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31st

12- 6 pm at

Rebec Vineyards

* * Save $ Get your tickets early! Available at the winery or by clicking the button below.

7 + VA. WINERIES ,

CIDER, MEAD, MUSIC & MORE !

* COME JOIN US FOR A FUN FILLED DAY WITH WINE, MUSIC , ARTISANS & GOOD FOOD! BRING A CHAIR OR BLANKET & RELAX IN THE SHADE WITH A GLASS/BOTTLE OF WINE WHILE LISTENING TO SOME GREAT LIVE MUSIC… SURE TO HAVE YOU UP ON YOUR FEET DANCING!


Click for Tickets

32nd VIRGINIA WINE & GARLIC FESTIVAL

OCT. 12th & 13th, 2024

BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY & SAVE $$

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Ongoing Events

New service at the Episcopal Thrift Shop!

THE MARKET AT SECOND STAGE

TUESDAYS 4-6PM, STARTING MAY 21

The Market at Second Stage will begin another season on Tuesday, May 21! Producers, bakers, makers, crafters, and other interested participants, please complete the vendor application HERE. If you are interested in being a guest entertainer or have market-related questions, please contact us at secondstagemarket@gmail.com.

Trivia Night!

Join Loose Shoe every Thursday evening for 25 random trivia questions, with frequent guest hosts. Click HERE to learn more!


Amherst Craft & Draft Market

Every Friday from 5:00 - 7:00 PM


Pictionary!

First and third Fridays at 7:00 PM


Music Bingo!

Second and fourth Fridays at 7:00 PM

Loose Shoe Brewing Company is a brewery offering unique, high quality craft beer in a spacious, comfortable taproom and patio.

Hours: Wednesday 3 - 7pm, Thursday & Friday 3 - 9pm,

Saturday 12 - 10pm and Sunday 2 - 7pm.



Deck, RootBeer, Crowlers and Growlers

CREATIVE KIDS HOMESCHOOL GROUP

TUESDAYS | 2-3PM

REGISTER FOR MARCH BY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28!

Calling all Homeschoolers! Join us on Tuesdays for a fun and educational experience of socialization, crafts, and more. Sign up by the month - and be sure to invite your friends! Advance registration required; $25/student.

SPONSOR A CLASS OF 2024 SENIOR | VISION BOARD WORKSHOP

HELP US SPONSOR A VISION BOARD WORKSHOP FOR THE CLASS OF 2024!

This workshop will be held this Spring by Second Stage Amherst with the expertise of Andrea Plunkett. With your help, we can make this event FREE or very inexpensive for the Senior class. As these young adults embrace new starts in their futures, we want to support them in dreaming BIG and cheering them on through their upcoming adventures. $30 secures a spot in this workshop for a graduate!

Register
Sponsor

Amherst Business Mastermind was born out of three ideas: a branding workshop, a business coaching offer, and a desire to network with local businesses.

In-person bimonthly meetings will be held at Second Stage Amherst:

AM Session: 2nd Wednesday - 10AM-NOON

PM Session: 4th Wednesday - 6-8PM

*AM and PM Sessions will contain different content. We would love to have you join us for both sessions!

The annual participation fee during this startup phase is just $200! Those interested in attending morning or evening only may register for the year for $120.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE


Join our Thursday morning group for a friendly game of Duplicate Bridge in the Community Room! For additional information, please contact Allen Sprinkle at

(434) 841-1469.

Community News

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Did you know you can stay up to date on the Board of Supervisor Meetings from the comfort of your home?


Click HERE to watch the replay of the June 4th meeting on YouTube.

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County Events

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Business News

Upcoming SBDC Webinars

What You Need to Do to Secure Your Smartphone: 

Top 10 Security Settings for Your Phone

June 12 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST/Register


Federal Contracting: Marketing to the Government

June 12 | 1:00 PM EST | A Virginia APEX Accelerator EventRegister


GovCon 101: Is Your Business Ready for Government Contracting?

June 19 | Noon EST Register


Building a Cyber - Resilient Business

June 25 | 12:30 PM EST | Register


Franchising TOO - Trends, Opportunities, and Obstacles

June 27 | Noon EST Register

Employment Opportunities

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Come join our team at CSE!


We have several positions that we are hiring for, including laborers/helpers, certified welders, riggers, ironworkers, mechanics, drivers, and crane operators. Many of these positions are for all four of our locations in Madison Heights, Roanoke, Richmond, and Charlottesville.


Click HERE to apply for one of these positions today, or email your resume and work history to hr@cseonline.net.

Specials from our Members

Maggie Takes Pix

For More Information - Visit www.over50withmaggie.com

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Members of the community are welcome to visit campus for amazing meals at Prothro, to use our athletic facilities and trails, to use our library, and to stay with us at the Elston Inn. As before the pandemic, guests will need to check in at the gatehouse, but masks are no longer required to enter public spaces on campus. Sweet Briar welcomes you!

Thank you to our sponsors!

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