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.

Claudia Bernardi is an artist whose artwork is impacted by war and post war periods. In 2005, Bernardi founded Walls of Hope in a war zone in El Salvador, a community-based art, education, and human rights project that has been replicated in many countries around the world. She designs and facilitates collaborative art projects with survivors of political violence.

Art Against Brutality brings a much-needed contribution to the field of community arts. It outlines truly collaborative approaches, based on ideas from the community participants, rather than being shaped by the facilitating artist. Often the form of the art project is a mural, in which the participants decide on the theme and storyline. These collaborative, community-based art projects engage children, youth, and adults to converse and to find a common thread of intention.

Bernardi will give a talk about her debut book Art Against Brutality followed by a book signing and opportunity to meet the author.

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

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.

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents Summer Art Classes for Kids: Animal Art Exploration with Jeje Moore. In this class, we will use a variety of art materials to create 2D and 3D art inspired by some of our favorite animals. Students will learn how to draw animals by breaking them down into basic shapes, shading or constructing for 3D form, and explore techniques for making patterns and textures like fur or feathers. Jeje Moore is an artist and educator from Crozet, VA. She has been an elementary teacher of art and science for almost 30 years. She loves being outdoors and her artwork is inspired by all her travels and outdoor experiences. Finding beautiful objects from nature like shells, rocks, and feathers is an especially inspiring activity for her. If she's not outdoors, she's indoors playing with all of her art supplies and experimenting with all the ways she can use them. (Register:WWW.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee: $120, July 7, 8, 9, & 10, 9:00am to 12:00pm, Ages: 6-10, Location: 416 classroom, 416 W. Main St., Waynesboro, VA 22980)

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.

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!

On Wednesday, July 8, Erick returns to Elkton Brewing Co. for an intimate night of Americana soul with special guest John Paul Douglas.

Erick Baker is an Emmy Award-winning folk soul singer-songwriter from Knoxville, Tennessee, who has spent nearly two decades turning the poetry of everyday life into soulful Americana songs that feel like your own. Known for his powerful vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and live performances that “hit you right in the chest,” he’s shared the stage with artists like John Legend, Brandi Carlile, and Grace Potter, rising from smoky dive bars to iconic stages like Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.

Limited seating available. Advance tickets are recommended. Last year’s show sold out early so don’t wait too long to grab your tickets.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door (if space is available). The front bar and outside beer garden will remain open to patrons as usual, while the main taproom will be reserved for ticketed guests only.

Woodfired Co. pizza truck will be serving gourmet woodfired pizzas all evening, so grab a pie, grab a pint, and enjoy the show!

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.

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents Summer Art Classes for Kids: Animal Art Exploration with Jeje Moore. In this class, we will use a variety of art materials to create 2D and 3D art inspired by some of our favorite animals. Students will learn how to draw animals by breaking them down into basic shapes, shading or constructing for 3D form, and explore techniques for making patterns and textures like fur or feathers. Jeje Moore is an artist and educator from Crozet, VA. She has been an elementary teacher of art and science for almost 30 years. She loves being outdoors and her artwork is inspired by all her travels and outdoor experiences. Finding beautiful objects from nature like shells, rocks, and feathers is an especially inspiring activity for her. If she's not outdoors, she's indoors playing with all of her art supplies and experimenting with all the ways she can use them. (Register:WWW.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee: $120, July 7, 8, 9, & 10, 9:00am to 12:00pm, Ages: 6-10, Location: 416 classroom, 416 W. Main St., Waynesboro, VA 22980)