• March is International Women's History Month
• March is Youth Art Month
• March is National Music in our Schools Month
• March is National March into Literacy Month
• March is National Gender Equality Month
• March is National Healthy Heart Month
• March is National Spay/Neuter Month
• March is National Rescue Cat Month
• March is Spiritual Wellness Month
• March is National PAWS to Read Month
• March is Poison Prevention Month
• March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
• March is Ethics Awareness Month

Tomorrow is Good Friday

Sunday is Easter

We appreciate your patience as we continue

to revise our schedule to help

Sarah, our Visitor Information Specialist,

as she battles breast cancer.

We are closed for the weekend beginning Friday (tomorrow) and will reopen for our

normal hours on Wednesday.

Nominations are now open!

Follow the links below to nominate your favorite business, reserve your tickets, or sponsor our once-a-year gala celebrating local Businesses!

***Note - Nominations close April 12th!***

Friday

Tomorrow is the last day to view the Youth Art Exhibit at Second Stage!

Saturday

Join Second Stage Amherst for a COMMUNITY SEED EXCHANGE!

Bring seeds of any variety to share and take home selections of your choice. Free and open to the public. This event will be held as part of our SPRING IS IN THE AIR MAKERS MARKET.

JOIN US FOR MARKETS TO SHOWCASE LOCAL MAKERS, PRODUCERS, BAKERS, AND CRAFTERS.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VENDOR? 

REGISTER HERE OR CONTACT US AT 

SECONDSTAGEAMHERST@GMAIL.COM 

FOR QUESTIONS.

Mark Your Calendars

April 11-21, 2024 

(7 pm April 11,12,13, 18, 19, 20

and at 4 pm April 14 & 21)

The Amherst Glebe

156 Patrick Henry Highway, Amherst, VA 24521

(Reservations 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.

Tickets: $25 adults/ $10 students

• Pay at the door, cash or checks only; doors open 30 minutes before show​
• Advance tickets available at Eventbrite. Click on button below. 

April: Weather Pillows

We will be exploring sewing and stitching through the creation of pillow-making. Students will learn the stitching process by creating a pillow showcasing their favorite weather pattern. Make a sun, rainbow, raindrop, or let your imagination soar! This class will be led by Ms. Lauren Balint.

Tucker Family Farms Annual Sale!

Click on the image to learn more!

Registration is Now Open!

Guaranteed Race T-Shirt Registration Deadline is Apri 11, 2024

Don't miss the Spring Fling at

Andersons Country Market II on May 4th!

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!

32nd VIRGINIA WINE & GARLIC FESTIVAL

OCT. 12th & 13th, 2024

BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY & SAVE $$

                                        BUY TICKETS

Celebrate the longer evening daylight! Plenty of regular events at Loose Shoe!

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!

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 March 19th meeting on YouTube.

Business News

Upcoming SBDC Webinars

Franchising 101: Starting a Business Through a Franchise

April 2 | Noon EST | Register

Pricing Your Small Business Services

April 3 | 10:00 AM EST | Register

First Thursdays with the SBA: SDVOSB/VOSB

April 4 | Noon EST | Register

Understanding Employment Regulations

April 9 | 9:00 AM EST |Fee: $30.00 | Register

Federal Contracting: WOSB ( Women Owned Small Business) Certification

April 10 | 12:30 PM EST | A Virginia APEX Accelerator Event | Register

Blue Print Business Plan Workshop

April 16| 9:00 AM EST | Fee: $35.00 | Register

Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing

April 16| Noon EST | Digital Bootcamp Series | Register

Intro to State Government Contracting with SBSD

April 23 | Noon EST | Register

Navigating Cybersecurity Compliance

April 25 | 12:30 PM EST | Register

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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