Thank you to all of the workers who are out preparing the county for the arrival of Hurricane Debby. Please stay safe! The National Weather Service reminds us -

Turn Around - Don't Drown™!

Road beds may be washed out under flood waters. NEVER drive through flooded roadways - you do not know the condition of the road under the water. Turn Around Don't Drown™

Important Information from Amherst County!

Mill Creek Lake in Amherst County is experiencing a harmful algae bloom (HAB). The Virginia Department of Health is warning citizens to stay out of the water and to keep their pets and children out as well. The public is advised to avoid contact with the lake until algae concentrations return to acceptable levels. Some harmful algae, called cyanobacteria, can cause skin rash and gastrointestinal illnesses, such as upset stomach, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

For more information click HERE

Through Saturday

Saturday

On Saturday, August 10, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. take a step back in time to learn about education, entertainment, and farming in Amherst County during the Colonial Era. Colonial Interpreters will demonstrate blacksmithing, silversmithing, flax dressing, and spinning. There will also be Revolutionary War soldiers and civilians in camp, colonial music, a physician/surgeon, and fifer and drummer to facilitate military drilling and marching with the Fincastle/Montgomery County Militia. This Militia is a group of dedicated living historians who portray both military and civilian roles during the time of the American War of Independence. They conducted extensive research and documentation on all the clothing and equipment used in order to be as accurate to the period as possible. They specifically portray the Fincastle/Montgomery County Militia which was an actual unit from Southwestern Virginia that served in the American Revolution.

Period games such as Graces, Rolling Hoops, Battledore & Shuttlecock, Quoits, and Ball & Cup will be available for both children and adults to engage in. Visitors can also try their hand at writing with a quill pen and carding wool. Colonial bookmaking and flint knapping will be demonstrated. Converse with two Batteaux-men and discover Thomas Jefferson’s connection with the flat bottom boat which was first built in Amherst by brothers Benjamin and Anthony Rucker. Examine the batteau Maple Run built by Roger Huffman, and after participating in many early James River Batteaux runs from Percival’s Island to Maidens Landing (Richmond), was donated to the Museum in June 2012.

The event is open to the public with no admission fee. The Museum is located at 154 South Main Street in Amherst.

Mark Your Calendars

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!

6-8 pm

Saturday, August 31, 2024

Live at

​Second Stage | Amherst

​194 2nd Street

Amherst, VA 24521

Keyboardist and vocalist Lew Taylor

Veteran drummer

Larry Scott 

​

Bassist Bob Bowen

Click HERE for more info

Expressive Movement & Theater Workshop

Join Artist & Performer of "Love Letters to Humanity" for an expressive movement and theater workshop at Second Stage Amherst!

Saturday, September 7, 2024

10AM-NOON

Second Stage Amherst, Community Room

During this workshop, we will play fun games to break the ice as we warm up our bodies. Students will be led through a creative process learning to tell stories through movement, spoken text, and character development. This class is appropriate for actors, dancers, and singers ages 13 and up.

Thanks to funding by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, this workshop is offered on a donation basis. Any donation received will reserve your space in this workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! Suggested donation $20.

Click HERE for reservation/donation.

Love Letters to Humanity Performance

Love Letters to Humanity

Performance:

Saturday, September 7, 2024

7:30PM; Doors open at 7PM

Second Stage Amherst, Main Hall

*Recommended for an audience ages 13 and up.

This one-woman show weaves Dance Improvisation, Stand-Up Comedy and Theatre to reveal both the struggle and humor on the search for inner peace. From movement poetry to grotesque play, this piece holds satire with compassion in a sincere depiction of the human condition. Vignettes expose escapism, uncomfortable emotions, and cultural imbalances, with insights for coming back to wholeness.

For additional information regarding this performance, please visit https://interweave.love/conscious-dance-theatre/.

Click HERE for reservation/donation.

32nd VIRGINIA WINE & GARLIC FESTIVAL

OCT. 12th & 13th, 2024

BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY & SAVE $$

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The Amherst County Fair returns October 17 - 20. Click HERE to visit their Facebook page.

New service at the Episcopal Thrift Shop!

THE MARKET AT SECOND STAGE

TUESDAYS 4-6PM

Join Second Stage and local producers, makers, crafters, and more in our parking lot on Tuesday afternoons! Fresh local produce, baked goods, fresh roasted coffee, spiced vanilla chai, luxury loose-leaf teas, art, jewelry, plants, embroidered items & more!

The market is held inside in case of inclement weather!

Why our market? 

• Enjoy some of the BEST selections in Amherst!
• SNAP/EBT and SUN Bucks matching - swipe your card to receive a match in fresh produce. Purchase $20, get an extra $20! That's an easy way to DOUBLE your money!
• Senior & WIC vouchers accepted.

Interested in becoming a vendor, demonstrator, or entertainer at the Market? Contact us at secondstageamherst@gmail.com for more information!

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

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.

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 August 6th meeting on YouTube.

Business News

Upcoming SBDC Webinars

The New Marketing Funnel

August 14 | Noon EST | Fee: $5.00 | Register

Federal Contracting: Preparing an Effective Capability Statement

August 14 | 1:00 PM EST | A Virginia APEX Accelerator Event | Register

How to Start Selling in Amazon's Store

August 22 | 10:00 AM EST | Register

How to Manage your WordPress Website

August 27 | Noon EST | Digital Bootcamp Series - Updated for 2024 | Register

QuickBooks Boot Camp: Master Your Business Finances - In Person

The Hub at Radford for Economic Development, 1000 E. Main Street, Radford, VA. 24141

August 27 | 12:30 PM EST | Fee: $150 | IN-Person Training - 8 Person Limit | Register

Brand Camp

7 South Jefferson Street, 3rd Floor, Roanoke, VA 24011

August 28 | 8:00 AM EST | Fee: $75 | IN Person Training - 20 Person Limit | Register

The State of Distribution Sales in 2024

August 28 | 11:00 AM EST | Craft Beverage Conversations | Register

The SBA is upgrading how our customers apply for and manage their federal contracting certifications beginning on August 1, 2024.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Initial certification applications will not be accepted during the upgrade period.
• The upgraded system is expected to be available for new applications in early September.
• New and prospective applicants for federal small business certification are encouraged to wait until the upgrade is complete before applying.
• Most certified firms will not be impacted by the pause in applications.
• Firms needing to renew during the upgrade period will receive guidance from their certification program.
• Applications submitted before August 1, 2024 will continue to be processed during the upgrade period in the order received.
• If your firm is facing a deadline on a proposal that will be impacted by your certification status before August 1, 2024, please contact us at certifications@sba.gov and provide the contract number, agency, and bid due date.

Please reach out to your local Virginia Small Business Development Center if you have further questions.

Learn More Here

Employment Opportunities

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.

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