Community Calendar

Join us on Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as we welcome the Piedmont Master Gardeners for the FREE program about planting cool weather crops and extending your garden harvest. Cool weather crops are essential for gardeners aiming to extend their growing season and make the most of early spring and fall. We will delve into the specifics of selecting the right crops, preparing the garden bed, and managing the unique challenges that come with cool weather gardening. We’ll cover key techniques and timing for planting out cool weather crops, ensuring strong starts and robust harvests.

Space is limited. Please register on our website to reserve your place in the class. Registration closes at 5 p.m. September 18 or when the class is full.

Furious Flower is teaming up with the Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project to offer a special workshop and open mic with the Harrisonburg/Shenandoah Valley community. The event will begin with a poetry workshop from 11:30 AM – 1 PM, followed by a 1-hour participant open mic that begins at 1:30. This workshop will take place at the historic Northeast Neighborhood Community Center located at 491 Broad Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802, and a light lunch will be provided to workshop participants. Registration highly advised.

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Scanning Days with Lana Lambert. Ever want to use a piece of art to create cards, t-shirts, posters, or other merch? Need a higher resolution scan to recreate a small work into something larger? Come and have your 2D work digitalized for just that purpose? (Register www.svacart or call 540-949-7662, Fee $30, September 18, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. and September 19, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 416 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

Death Over Drafts is an evening of community, connection, and casual conversation about death. But don’t worry, this isn’t a gloomy affair. We’re here to celebrate the full cycle of life.

Participants are invited to gather in small groups and discuss thought-provoking questions selected by our team of Death Doulas. This is not a lecture; this is a discussion. Together, we’ll create a comfortable space to share stories and make it easier to talk about this inevitable chapter.

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm (Must arrive by 5:45pm to be seated)
Location: Kardinal Hall, 722 Preston Ave, Charlottesville
Price: Admission is free. Drinks are up to you.

Leading the discussion is Beth Eck, the Director of End-of-Life Doula Services at Hospice of the Piedmont. Everyone’s welcome! So grab a pint, share in some good conversation, and let’s toast to living, dying, and everything in between!

Please note: This is not a Grief Support Group. If you are grieving and seeking help, please visit our Grief and Healing page for upcoming support groups and other resources.

What does 1776 mean to us in 2026? That’s the question historians Frank Cogliano, Nadine Zimmerli, and Nick Guyatt discuss in Highland’s final 250 Book Series program on September 23rd from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. You won’t want to miss perspectives on some of the pressing issues that these and other contributors address in the essay collection The American Revolution at 250: Twenty-Four Historians Reflect on the Founding. This program is free and open to the public, and registration is requested using the link on our website.

From Hiring to Retiring: A Life-Stage Approach to Employee Benefits

The Employee Benefits Webinar Series 2026 is designed for HR professionals and organizational leaders who want practical strategies to support employees at every stage of their careers. Explore how designing thoughtful benefits can strengthen your workplace, from initial hire to retirement and everything in between.

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Polymer Clay Jewelry-making Workshop with Julie Freeman-Mullins of Anam Cara Clay Goods. Create handcrafted polymer clay jewelry that celebrates creativity, individuality and self-expression! Join Julie for a clay jewelry workshop designed to teach the fundamentals of jewelry making and encouraging your own creative expression. (Registration: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee: $75, September 27, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Waynesboro, VA 22980)

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Capturing Mood in Watercolor, a six weeks course with Peg Sheridan. Some watercolor paintings immediately draw you in through striking color, simple shapes, expressive brushwork, thoughtful line or strong composition. These are often the paintings that win awards and sell. In the six weeks of this class, we will study how other artists have achieved success in creating mood in a painting. (Register www.svacart or call 540-949-7662, Fee $260, September 29 – November 3, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 416 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980)

Are you looking to buy your first home but feeling overwhelmed? Join our in-person seminar where we'll walk you through the entire process! From understanding mortgages to closing on your dream home, we've got you covered. Our experts will answer all your questions and provide valuable tips. Don't miss this chance to kickstart your home-buying journey! Reserve your spot now.

This is a live seminar designed to help you build credit, secure funding, and leverage real estate for wealth creation. Learn expert strategies to improve your credit profile, access capital, and invest in property—even if you're starting from scratch.
Whether you're a first-time home-buyer, investor, entrepreneur, wholesaler, or your credit has been impacted after your home purchase preventing you from moving, this event will provide actionable steps to grow your financial future. Gain insights, network with like-minded professionals, and discover how to use credit and real estate to create lasting wealth.
Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your financial success!
RSVP IS REQUIRED as food will be provided. We may offer it online as well in the future, so please RSVP so you will be the first to know if we do.