Community News & Events

July 5, 2024

Through Saturday

This Week at the Episcopal Thrift Shop

Mark Your Calendars

7 pm Friday, July 26, 2024

Second Stage | Amherst

(194 2nd Street, Amherst)

Featuring popular singer/songwriter, guitarist,

and keyboard player Paddy Dougherty;

with Glenn Buck on keyboards, sax and flute;

Larry Scott, percussion; and Robin Tolley on bass.

Photos (l-r): Glenn Buck, Robin Tolley, Paddy Dougherty, Larry Scott


AGAR would like to congratulate

Second Stage | Amherst on 10 years of operation.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the quartet. The concert will showcase Paddy’s original songs as well as celebrate familiar covers from her award winning band Mainstreet Rhythm & Blues. The show Winds of Change is about the inevitable transitions in life and the songs that marked those changes.

This show is expected to sell out; reservations are strongly recommended.


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​AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS


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!


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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.

Senior and WIC Vouchers available.

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



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.

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 25th meeting on YouTube.

Amplify Music Program Cohort One Hosts First Program Showcase

Cohort One of the IRON Lives Amplify Music Program has finished its classes and hosted the first Amplify Music Program Showcase! Five local high school students graduated from Cohort One!


We hope you enjoy the pictures and videos below of the Cohort One Showcase. Please also visit our Facebook page to enjoy the full Cohort One Showcase album.


Click HERE to donate to support the Amplify Music Program

Click HERE to Listen to Cohort 1 on Spotify

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County Events

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Business News

Upcoming SBDC Webinars

Blue Print Business Plan Workshop 

July 11 | 9:00 AM EST - 1:00 PM EST | Fee: $35.00 | Register


Marketing 101

July 11| Noon EST | Register


Federal Contracting: Building Past Performance

July 16 | 10:00 AM EST | A Virginia APEX Accelerator Event Register


Mobile Apps: How to Plan, Execute, and Launch

July 16 | Noon EST | Updated for 2024Register


GovCon 101: Proposal Development

July 17 | Noon EST | Register


Virginia Tourism Grant Program

July 18| Noon - 1:00 PM EST | Register 



Intro to State Government Contracting with SBSD

July 23 | Noon EST Register


Keeping Up with Digital Marketing - A's for Your Q's - ChatGPT

August 6 | 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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