May 07 Tuesday
May 7th, 6:30-: There will be a reception at the Library to open the “Wild and Wonderful” show, an exhibit of some of the artwork created by children under the leadership of OASIS teachers. This program was funded by a grant from The Community Foundation.
More information can be found on our website: oasisfineartandcraft.org, and on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/oasisfineartandcraft.
Please contact Barbara Camph (tbcamph@aol.com) if you have any questions.
May 11 Saturday
The 23rd annual Hospice of the Piedmont 5K Run and Walk returns this year on Saturday, May 11 to the beautiful grounds of Keswick Estate. Join runners and walkers of all abilities for a fun and healthy way to support this community nonprofit serving patients and families in central Virginia for over 40 years. Hospice of the Piedmont believes that end-of-life care is about living your final chapter on your own terms. The annual HOP 5K is an important source of funding for programs that bring music, art & furry friends to the bedside, honor our veterans, offer respite to caregivers, ensure that no one should have to die alone, and provide free grief and healing services to everyone in our community. Learn more, register to race, volunteer, or donate at hopva.org/5k/.
Join us at the Saturday Market to:
🎶 Enjoy live music🛍️ Shop with 50 vendors📚 Learn from community organizations🌱 Find fresh, local produce🥚 Discover local eggs and 🥩 pasture-raised meats🥖 Taste artisan breads and pastries🍲 Enjoy prepared foods like crepes, wood-fired pizza, and kettle corn🎨 Find artisan goods like natural skincare, handmade candles, and wood crafts
The Staunton Augusta Art Center announces the opening of its annual Youth Art Show, running from March 1 - March 30 in the galleries featuring the artwork of hundreds of K-12 grade students from public and private schools from Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County. This remarkable exhibition not only provides students the unique opportunity to display their work in a professional art gallery and allows the public to enjoy the multi-media artwork of students in their community. The Art Center works closely with area art teachers who curate their students’ involvement in this eagerly anticipated art show.This exhibition is proudly sponsored by Susan Polly, who annually supports these talented students and their artwork.
Given the large scale of this exhibition, the openings are spread out throughout the weekend.The openings are open to the students, their friends and families, and the public.Openings are FREE and ALL are welcome.Saturday, March 2 from 1 pm - 4 pm - Augusta County Public Schools, Independent Studios, Private SchoolsSunday, March 3 from 1 pm - 4 pm - Staunton Public Schools, Waynesboro Public Schools
Location: Staunton Augusta Art Center, R. R. Smith Center for History & Art, 20 S. New Street, Staunton, VA 24401Admission: FREE and open to the public, all are welcome. Website: https://www.saartcenter.org
May 14 Tuesday
🥕 The Tuesday Market features a cozier selection of vendors selling vegetables, prepared foods, artisan crafts, breakfast and lunch.
🥕 Don’t miss Tuesday-only vendors and discounts!
🥕 The Tuesday Market is open April-November
May 18 Saturday
Join the Elkton Progressive Improvement Committee for the sixth annual EPIC Fest Beer & Wine Festival on Saturday, May 18th from 1-7pm at the Elkton Landing.
Enjoy great beer, wine, food and music from Big City Band and Standing Room Only.
Advance tickets are $10; Day of Tickets are $15; Children 12 and under are admitted for free with an adult. Drink tickets can be purchased at the festival.
May 21 Tuesday