Community Calendar

A Film Festival by Activists for Activists

SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival inspires environmental activism and a love for nature–through film. Wild & Scenic shares an urgent call to action, encouraging festival-goers to learn more about what they can do to save our threatened planet.

This is the 5th year of the Living Earth School hosting this amazing film festival in Charlottesville. Join us to celebrate the wonder of nature and the connections it brings. Our program this year features incredible films hand-selected by us, so we can guarantee they’ll inspire you like they inspired us. The films you’ll see are adventurous documentaries and short films on nature. Our theme for the films we chose was Earth Care, People Care. The films will inspire, educate, and move you to tears. Tears of joy and sadness. Come be a part of connecting with nature and a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to making our world a better place for all, nature included.

All proceeds from the event support our mission to nurture and deepen our relationships with nature, ourselves, and our communities — simply stated as: Earth Care, People Care.

Join us at the Light House Studio at Vinegar Hill Theater for an evening of community connection and inspiration! Food vendors starting at 5:30 pm, community partners, and an online auction before the films start rolling at 7 pm.

Join VMRC for the 23rd Annual Shenandoah Valley Lyceum Season featuring Clayton Brooks on October 16, 2026. Brooks will present “Interracial Cooperation and the Segregation of Virginia,” exploring an important chapter in Virginia’s history. The Shenandoah Valley Lyceum brings engaging speakers to the Valley to explore topics in history, culture, science, and the arts. Tickets are available to the public.

This casual and free event is hosted by Trout Unlimited (TU) to celebrate artists and leaders in the flyfishing community. Join us for an evening of music and merriment! Local chapter and national leaders including Chris Wood, TU’s executive director, will attend and share ongoing efforts to expand fishing opportunities and grow local conservation projects. There will be lots of time to socialize, listen to live music, and participate in a silent auction of flyfishing art and equipment. You don’t need to be a TU member to join this celebration but please RSVP online!
Heavy appetizers are provided and food, beer, and drinks are available for purchase. All silent auction proceeds will support education and conservation projects of the Shenandoah Valley TU Chapter.

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one of the world’s most successful stand-up comedians and one of the highest grossing touring comedians of all time. He is one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with over 2 billion views and over 34.6 million fans across social media. Come join us at John Paul Jones Arena to see Gabriel Iglesias live!

On Sunday, October 18, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, we invite you and your four legged friends out on the Highland Rustic Trails for a day of doggone good fun!

The Highland Rustic Trails are free and open to the public. All dogs must be leashed. Dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals. Please keep our trails clean so everyone can enjoy their experience on the Highland Rustic Trails.

*Please note that while dogs will be allowed on the Highland Rustic Trails on October 18, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, only service animals, as defined by the ADA, are permitted in the ticketed museum area.

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

Building and supporting our community is what we do at the LIFEworks Project! We invite you to shop our client choice grocery outlet today from 4:30pm-7pm.
The River City Bread Basket is located at 505 N. Winchester Ave. in Waynesboro, Va.
Select what works best for you and your family! Grab a shopping cart and not a box!
All items are available while supplies last! Meat, eggs, dairy and more! All FREE!
Call 540-251-2381 to register
We’ll see you soon! #ThriveThursday
#distributionwithdignity #buildcommunity
#foodjustice #empowerment

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

Prepare your students for their future, not just for “school.” Join us on one of these dates so you and your student can learn more about the EMS experience.

Friday, October 23
Tuesday, November 3
Tuesday, December 8
Friday, January 15
Tuesday, February 16
Thursday, March 18
Thursday, April 22

Prospective 6-12 students will have the opportunity to shadow a current student, while parents learn more about EMS, and the admissions process.

How to sign up:
easternmennonite.org/visit

Explore the battlefield after hours at our only nighttime event! Step back in time with our annual lantern tour program, “Spirits of New Market,” as we recognize the spirit of those whose lives were impacted by the Battle of New Market. You’ll follow your guide on a lantern-lit tour of the Battlefield encountering living historians portraying soldiers, townsfolk, and Bushong family. While interacting with the characters, you’ll be able to lend aid to the wounded, ask questions and experience the Battlefield in a whole new way.

Doors open at 5:45 p.m. This is not a haunted tour, and is intended for guests of all ages. Please leave your furry friends at home, service animals welcome.

Event Rates: $10 per adult (ages 13 and older) $6 per youth (ages 6-12) Children 5 and under are free, $5 for New Market residents (ages 6+) with proof of residency.

Each walking tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and covers approximately ½ mile over grass and gravel.