Community Calendar

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Exploring Autumn Color, a sketching workshop with John Hancock. In this sketching workshop we will explore the beautiful colors of Autumn in the southern Shenandoah Valley and within sight of the ridges and peaks of the Blue Ridge. Starting with your favorite dry and/or wet sketching materials, we will explore capturing some of the stunning landscapes of our beautiful corner of the world in this 2 day workshop. We will gather at the Shenandoah Valley art Center on Thursday morning and then head for a location in Ridge View Park. On Friday, we will gather at our sketching venue's location. The Friday venue (TBA) will depend on the weather but will also be very near or within Waynesboro. Both days we will take a lunch break from 12 Noon to 1:00 pm. Designed to be suitable for beginners who have some previous experience in drawing, as well as intermediate and advanced students. (Fee: $175, Thursday October 23 and Friday, October 24, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 416 W. Main St., Waynesboro, VA. 22980 register: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662)

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

Join us at Bold Rock Nellysford on October 23 at 6:00 PM for a unique twist on Halloween creativity as we host our Build Your Own Voodoo Doll event!

Let your creativity flow as you design and personalize your doll to your liking. Don't worry, it's all in good fun!

Tickets are $10.00 and will include all supplies necessary to build, craft, & customize your very own doll - all while enjoying some Bold Rock ciders! So gather your friends, family, & neighbors for a unique crafting experience available for one night only!

Comedians share their funniest, freakiest, and most unbelievable spooky stories.

Ghost stories get a comedy makeover in this Halloween-themed edition of Basement Stories. 🎃 Our comedians will share their funniest, freakiest, and most unbelievable tales of things that go bump in the night—from creepy encounters to spooky coincidences to the monsters hiding in plain sight.

It’s part stand-up, part campfire storytelling, and all laughs. If you love Halloween but prefer your scares with a side of comedy, this show’s for you.

🍿 Perks: Light snacks + soft drinks/water provided

🍸 Upgrade your night: Head next door to Vivace before the show or at intermission—show your ticket for a drink discount!

🎟️ Grab your seat now—these scary stories are too good to miss, and the basement fills up fast!

**PLEASE PARK IN FRONT OF, BEHIND BUILDING. OR SENTARA PARKING LOT**

********DO NOT PARK IN PLAZA NEXT DOOR -- YOU WILL BE TOWED*******

Bulk Week is Back!

Get ready to stock up and save! From October 19 through October 25, enjoy 10% off ALL bulk items at the Co-op. With over 206 bins to choose from, it’s the perfect time to refill your pantry with all your favorites—grains, spices, beans, snacks, baking ingredients, and more.

Bring your own containers or use the co-ops—either way, you’ll be saving money and reducing waste. Don’t miss this chance to grab what you need, try something new, and shop more sustainably.

Mark your calendar and come scoop up the savings!

In the SVAC Member’s Gallery the theme is “Blue.” The members will present their unique interpretations of the theme in each work of art which is priced to accommodate art collectors seeking pieces to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibition, remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity, and joining lives through art! Exhibition opening is August 2, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and will be open to the public August 2 – 30, Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 126 S. Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro 22980.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center, during the month of July, is exhibiting the artwork of Group 6. This exhibit presents recent work by its six members who are established artists living and working in Virginia, women who meet regularly to show, discuss and critique their work. Primarily known as painters, some in the group also create in collage, vitreous enamel, clay, photography and printmaking. Their work is shaped by an interest in abstraction and a commitment to process and creative inquiry. By choice or necessity, Group 6 artists spend most of their working time alone in the studio, so it’s particularly valuable to gather as a group to exchange ideas and information, provide analysis, offer challenges and encouragement, and build friendships. All group members have studied and /or taught at Beverley Street Studio School in Staunton, and for the past several years the group has met with guest advisors Ron Boehmer and Nan Covert. Members participate in solo and group exhibits nationally and regionally, and their work can be found in public, corporate, and private collections in the United States and abroad. The exhibition Opening is July 12, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and an ART Talk with Group 6 is August 13, 2:00 p.m. Come meet Lindsay Freedman, Janly Jaggard, June Jordan, Joan Ranzini, Krista Townsend, and Christine Watts. The exhibit is open to the public: July 12 - August – 30, Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at 416 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Monoprinting: Press Play with Piper Groves. Join SVAC director and printmaker, Piper Groves, for a day of monoprinting! We will be using water-based inks and a variety of printing techniques designed to get your creativity flowing. Learn how to let go of expectations, and to let the color and shapes guide your work. This will be a facilitated workday! Piper will talk and give a demonstration of three techniques before letting you loose to play. Best for artists with some experience although no printmaking experience is required!( Fee $75, Friday October 24, 10:00 a.m. – 2: 00 p.m., print studio, 416, W. Main St., Waynesboro, VA 22980, register: www.svacart.com or call 540--949-7662)

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Exploring Autumn Color, a sketching workshop with John Hancock. In this sketching workshop we will explore the beautiful colors of Autumn in the southern Shenandoah Valley and within sight of the ridges and peaks of the Blue Ridge. Starting with your favorite dry and/or wet sketching materials, we will explore capturing some of the stunning landscapes of our beautiful corner of the world in this 2 day workshop. We will gather at the Shenandoah Valley art Center on Thursday morning and then head for a location in Ridge View Park. On Friday, we will gather at our sketching venue's location. The Friday venue (TBA) will depend on the weather but will also be very near or within Waynesboro. Both days we will take a lunch break from 12 Noon to 1:00 pm. Designed to be suitable for beginners who have some previous experience in drawing, as well as intermediate and advanced students. (Fee: $175, Thursday October 23 and Friday, October 24, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 416 W. Main St., Waynesboro, VA. 22980 register: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662)

Dr. Farah Karim-Cooper, director of the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington D.C. and author of 2023’s The Great White Bard: Shakespeare, Race and the Future, speaks about Shakespeare’s place in the modern world, and in the current moment. Her lecture, “What are we allowed to say about Shakespeare?: Shakespeare in the public eye post-January 2025" shares insights for all audiences, gathered throughout her extraordinary career.