Community Calendar

This is not an event but rather an evergreen PSA request for people who may be interested in attending their first AA meeting. Suggested script:

Maybe when you drink, you keep wanting more.

Maybe drinking has gotten in the way of your dreams, of who you wanted to be.

Maybe drinking stopped being fun. Now it just makes you feel lonely.

People in AA understand. And they say, "Welcome."

You can live a sober life that's happy and free. Find an AA meeting in our area at A A Heart of V A dot org. More than 100 in-person and online meetings each week that can help you stay sober just for today. That's A A Heart of V A dot org.

This is not an event but rather an evergreen PSA request for people who may be interested in attending their first AA meeting. Suggested script:

Maybe when you drink, you keep wanting more.

Maybe drinking has gotten in the way of your dreams, of who you wanted to be.

Maybe drinking stopped being fun. Now it just makes you feel lonely.

People in AA understand. And they say, "Welcome."

You can live a sober life that's happy and free. Find an AA meeting in our area at A A Heart of V A dot org. More than 100 in-person and online meetings each week that can help you stay sober just for today. That's A A Heart of V A dot org.

Visit Smith House Galleries this month through July 31 to discover incredible paintings, illustrations, and zines in two exhibitions: “Margins of Her Own” by Feixue Mei & “Artful Escapades” by Mary Rouse. Both shows open with a reception July 3, 5-7 pm. Regular hours are Mon-Fri, 11 am-4 pm, with additional hours Second Saturday, July 11, 10 am-2 pm. Admission is free!

ABOUT THE ART:

“Margins of Her Own” is a visual inquiry into the tension between the desire for transcendence and the persistent weight of fate. This exhibition manifests a contemporary mythos—a realm where the ethereal longing for freedom collides with the gravity of cultural predestination, bridging the echoes of ancient folklore with the digital fragments of contemporary fandom.

“Artful Escapades”: Mary Rouse’s approach to artmaking is rooted in curiosity and a deep respect for the transformative qualities of paint and mixed media. Each piece emerges from a blend of memory and imagination, often inspired by the landscapes, colors, and textures of Virginia. Rouse’s works reveal a lifelong dialogue between formal study and playful exploration. She believes art is not just a finished object but a process of discovery - a journey that continues to unfold through every brushstroke, collage, and creative experiment. Whether she is layering vibrant pigments or repurposing everyday materials, her goal is to evoke emotion and invite viewers into new perspectives. With each painting or assemblage, she hopes to celebrate both the beauty of tradition and the excitement of innovation.

Shenandoah Valley Art Center’s Monthly Print Demo: the Golding Pearl Press with Lana Lambert will demonstrate the platen press in action. Come see this treadle driven machine in action and learn how letterpress work was done in years past and how it differs from the cylinder driven presses of the same nature. Free and open to the public! Come join us and learn about the wonderful world of printmaking. Tuesday, July 14, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Print Club Demos are held every second Tuesday in the 416 Print Studio. 416 West Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

Visit the Turner Pavilion every third Thursday from 5 to 8pm June through August to enjoy live music, local artisans and farmers, food trucks and vendors, and hands-on activities with community organizations. Check our Facebook and Instagram for info about activities and vendors!

Come learn the sport of rugby while getting fit and making great friends. All are welcome. No experience necessary.

Summer Teen Show at Live Arts: BE MORE CHILL

Live Arts can keep you cool in the summer heat. Come and see Live Arts’ summer teen musical BE MORE CHILL. Music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, book by Joe Tracz, based on the 2004 novel by Ned Vizzini. Directed by Daniel Kunkel. This fan-favorite sci-fi musical is a rocking new story about high school, technology, and what we're willing to do to get what we want. Visit livearts.org for tickets.

Oak Grove Theater's 2026 summer session continues with the Agatha Christie classic "A Murder Is Announced": A seemingly innocent newspaper notice announces a murder that hasn’t yet occurred. Curiosity draws the villagers of Chipping Cleghorn to the appointed place and time. When the lights go out and a gunshot rings out; the game turns deadly. Miss Marple quietly observes as secrets, disguises, and motives unravel. Agatha Christie delivers a clever, classic puzzle where nothing is quite as it seems.

Join us for live theater outdoors under the stars at beautiful Oak Grove Theater; performances begin at 8:45pm sharp, but attendees are welcome to come early and encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds. Oak Grove Theater sells tickets for the season - one season ticket purchase allows you to see each show once; tickets for a single performance are not available. Learn more and purchase your tickets here

This is not an event but rather an evergreen PSA request for people who may be interested in attending their first AA meeting. Suggested script:

Maybe when you drink, you keep wanting more.

Maybe drinking has gotten in the way of your dreams, of who you wanted to be.

Maybe drinking stopped being fun. Now it just makes you feel lonely.

People in AA understand. And they say, "Welcome."

You can live a sober life that's happy and free. Find an AA meeting in our area at A A Heart of V A dot org. More than 100 in-person and online meetings each week that can help you stay sober just for today. That's A A Heart of V A dot org.

Visit Smith House Galleries this month through July 31 to discover incredible paintings, illustrations, and zines in two exhibitions: “Margins of Her Own” by Feixue Mei & “Artful Escapades” by Mary Rouse. Both shows open with a reception July 3, 5-7 pm. Regular hours are Mon-Fri, 11 am-4 pm, with additional hours Second Saturday, July 11, 10 am-2 pm. Admission is free!

ABOUT THE ART:

“Margins of Her Own” is a visual inquiry into the tension between the desire for transcendence and the persistent weight of fate. This exhibition manifests a contemporary mythos—a realm where the ethereal longing for freedom collides with the gravity of cultural predestination, bridging the echoes of ancient folklore with the digital fragments of contemporary fandom.

“Artful Escapades”: Mary Rouse’s approach to artmaking is rooted in curiosity and a deep respect for the transformative qualities of paint and mixed media. Each piece emerges from a blend of memory and imagination, often inspired by the landscapes, colors, and textures of Virginia. Rouse’s works reveal a lifelong dialogue between formal study and playful exploration. She believes art is not just a finished object but a process of discovery - a journey that continues to unfold through every brushstroke, collage, and creative experiment. Whether she is layering vibrant pigments or repurposing everyday materials, her goal is to evoke emotion and invite viewers into new perspectives. With each painting or assemblage, she hopes to celebrate both the beauty of tradition and the excitement of innovation.