JMRL’s 2026 Same Page Community Read selected

Programs and events planned for March in partnership with Virginia Festival of the Book The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library and Virginia Humanities are pleased to announce that Sadeqa Johnson’s The House of Eve, winner of the NPR, Goodreads, and Apple Best Book Awards, is the 2026 Same Page Community Read selection.  About the book: The House of Eve (2023), a redemptive and … Read more

Christmas Eve Services

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at Antioch Baptist Church starting at 4pm Lessons and Carols at St. Anne’s Parish Christ Church starting at 4pm Family Christmas Eve Service at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church starting at 4pm Family Christmas Service at St. Stephen’s Church starting at 6pm Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at Centenary Church starting at … Read more

Dash through the Hills coming up!

There’s still time to register for the Fourth Annual Dash Through the Hills! Previously scheduled for December, this charity trail run and walk will explore the Hardware Hills Vineyard property, including a pathway to the adjacent historic Hardware River. This holiday dash is in support of Monticello Area Community Action Agency as we work together … Read more

Spelling bee champion named!

Congratulations to the Scottsville Elementary School spelling bee champion, Apollo Mott! Mott will represent SES at the division spelling bee in February. The school thanks all of those who contributed to the success of the students that took the challenge to test their spelling in front of others. We are proud of each and every … Read more

Call for artists!

January, February, and March are challenging here in central Virginia. The Gallery on Valley has decided to open the space and fill it with art during this season. We invite all artists to exhibit. If there is space, we will display it! Imagine the gallery filled with art, works in constant change, unrestricted by a … Read more