Community Calendar

Shenandoah Valley Art Center’s Monthly Print Demo: Multi-color Kitchen Litho with Joan Menard demonstrating her technique for multiple color layers for lithography is on a scale you can do at your kitchen counter! Free and open to the public! Come join us and learn about the wonderful world of printmaking. Tuesday, September 8, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Print Club Demos are held every second Tuesday in the 416 Print Studio at 416 West Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

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: Sound Bath Sessions with Leslie Chisnell. Come and experience breath work, meditation and a full body crystal bowl sound immersion. This session will support deep relaxation and emotional clarity. It is ideal for anyone seeking stress relief, nervous system regulation, or a moment for inner reflection. (Registration: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee $30, September 13, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., 416 W. Main St., Waynesboro, VA 22980)

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: Watercolor Monoprint with Joan Menard. Come play with watercolor pencils, crayons, and paint to explore the world of Mono-printmaking. Learn about utilizing the secondary image that is created called a “ghost.” Your image can be reworked and reprinted several times. This is a fun way for watercolorists to pre-test color combinations before committing to a larger piece. (Registration: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee $45 + $10 materials fee, September 17, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 416 W. Main Street Print Studio, Waynesboro, VA 22980)

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.

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.