Community Calendar

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of June, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery and newly designated Members’ Building, invites you to be a part of the most anticipated event of the year – the Annual Anniversary Members Judged Show. Awards will be presented, including a special opportunity for one artist to be featured in a solo exhibition in the Members Gallery in 2027. This year’s show will be judged by award winning artist, Karen Rosasco. Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, June 5 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. We will be celebrating our 40th anniversary with a festive evening featuring a BBQ, a Silent auction, and more ways to support the Art Center – all with no ticket required. Don’t miss this celebration of your creative community. This will be a laid-back evening with food, good company, and great art! The exhibition will be open to the public June 5 – August 1 , Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at 126 S. Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Drawing, an Introduction with John Hancock. Experience the challenges and the joys of drawing in this 6 week class. Introducing beginners to the basics with essential incremental steps for drawing confidently from observation (and imagination too). We will explore a small range of drawing materials including graphite pencil, conte, pen and ink, and ink wash as we employ some of the very best traditional and contemporary drawing strategies. Loads of helpful handouts as well as group and personal feedback. (Registration: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee $310, June 20 – August 1, 10:30am – 1:00pm)

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of June, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery and newly designated Members’ Building, invites you to be a part of the most anticipated event of the year – the Annual Anniversary Members Judged Show. Awards will be presented, including a special opportunity for one artist to be featured in a solo exhibition in the Members Gallery in 2027. This year’s show will be judged by award winning artist, Karen Rosasco. Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, June 5 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. We will be celebrating our 40th anniversary with a festive evening featuring a BBQ, a Silent auction, and more ways to support the Art Center – all with no ticket required. Don’t miss this celebration of your creative community. This will be a laid-back evening with food, good company, and great art! The exhibition will be open to the public June 5 – August 1 , Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at 126 S. Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

If you’ve been renting and wondering if buying a home is even realistic for you, this workshop will give you a clear answer.
Most people I talk to think they need perfect credit, a large down payment, or years of preparation before they can even consider buying. In reality, many of them are much closer than they think, they just don’t have the right information.
In this free, in-person workshop, we’ll walk through exactly what it takes to buy your first home in today’s market, using real examples and straightforward explanations. You’ll leave knowing what’s possible for your situation and what your next step would be if you decide to move forward.

This is not a sales pitch or a commitment, it’s simply a chance to get clarity so you can stop guessing and start making informed decisions.

🎟️ Space is limited. Reserve your spot today and start your home-buying journey with clarity and confidence.

F&M Mortgage: Not a commitment to lend. Subject to underwriting approval.
NMLS# 414464 | Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender

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.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of June, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery and newly designated Members’ Building, invites you to be a part of the most anticipated event of the year – the Annual Anniversary Members Judged Show. Awards will be presented, including a special opportunity for one artist to be featured in a solo exhibition in the Members Gallery in 2027. This year’s show will be judged by award winning artist, Karen Rosasco. Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, June 5 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. We will be celebrating our 40th anniversary with a festive evening featuring a BBQ, a Silent auction, and more ways to support the Art Center – all with no ticket required. Don’t miss this celebration of your creative community. This will be a laid-back evening with food, good company, and great art! The exhibition will be open to the public June 5 – August 1 , Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at 126 S. Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

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.

**Credit & Real Estate Wealth: Unlocking Your Future**
—Learn to build credit, secure funding, and invest in real estate for lasting wealth!

Credit & Real Estate Wealth: Unlocking Your Future 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 your 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!

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Drawing, an Introduction with John Hancock. Experience the challenges and the joys of drawing in this 6 week class. Introducing beginners to the basics with essential incremental steps for drawing confidently from observation (and imagination too). We will explore a small range of drawing materials including graphite pencil, conte, pen and ink, and ink wash as we employ some of the very best traditional and contemporary drawing strategies. Loads of helpful handouts as well as group and personal feedback. (Registration: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee $310, June 20 – August 1, 10:30am – 1:00pm)

If you’ve been renting and wondering if buying a home is even realistic for you, this workshop will give you a clear answer.
Most people I talk to think they need perfect credit, a large down payment, or years of preparation before they can even consider buying. In reality, many of them are much closer than they think, they just don’t have the right information.
In this free, in-person workshop, we’ll walk through exactly what it takes to buy your first home in today’s market, using real examples and straightforward explanations. You’ll leave knowing what’s possible for your situation and what your next step would be if you decide to move forward.

This is not a sales pitch or a commitment, it’s simply a chance to get clarity so you can stop guessing and start making informed decisions.

🎟️ Space is limited. Reserve your spot today and start your home-buying journey with clarity and confidence.

F&M Mortgage: Not a commitment to lend. Subject to underwriting approval.
NMLS# 414464 | Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender