Weekend happenings

Thursday, October 16

  • Lego It! at the Scottsville Library from 3:30-4:30pm. Come build new things and explore hands-on creativity with your very own Lego creations. Visit jmrl.org for more information.
  • Live music featuring John Benjamin at Eastwood Farm and Winery from 5-8pm. Enjoy Community Day with $5 pours of beer and cider! More details at eastwoodfarmandwinery.com.
  • Chair Yoga Thursdays at Scottsville Baptist Church from 5:45-6:30pm. For more information, contact Teresa Morris at (434) 365-0521.
  • All-Level Djembe and Dunun Class at the Scottsville Center for the Arts and the Natural Environment from 6:30-8:00 pm. levels of experience welcome and some loaner drums available. RSVP to reserve a drum.
  • Music Bingo at Hardware Hills Vineyard from 6:30-8:30pm. Grab your group for an evening of song, bingo and wine! Visit hardwarehills.com for more information.
  • Trivia Night at James River Brewery starting at 7pm. Bring a team of 4 or join another for a chance to win prizes! Visit jrbrewery.com for more details.

Friday, October 17

  • Beer Flight Fridays at Mount Ida Reserve Tasting Room and Taphouse from 12-6pm. Every Friday, taste four Mount Ida brews for half off a flight! Happy Hours at the Brewer’s Bar from 4-6pm. Details at www.mountidareserve.com.
  • Live music featuring Brett Bartschi at Eagle Zen Winery from 3-6pm. Visit www.eaglezenwinery.com for more information.
  • Teen Art Club at the Scottsville Library from 3:30-4:30pm. Best for ages 10 and up, but all are welcome! Join for an art club geared for tweens and teens. Create art using collage, oil pastels, watercolors, and a wide variety of other materials.  Visit jmrl.org for more information.
  • Wine Happy Hour at Eagle Zen Winery from 4-7pm. Unwind and sip into the weekend with discounts on wine! Visit www.eaglezenwinery.com for more information.
  • Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration with live music featuring Lina SaRoza at Eastwood Farm and Winery from 5-8pm. Enjoy delicious oysters, good tunes and wine! More details at eastwoodfarmandwinery.com.
  • Live music featuring F.O.G. at Hardware Hills Vineyard from 5:30-7:30pm. Visit hardwarehills.com for more information.
  • Red Wine Showcase at Eastwood Farm and Winery from 6:30-8:30pm. Raise a glass to Virginia Wine Month with an unforgettable celebration of exquisite Virginia wines from 18 wineries along Monticello Wine Trail. Purchase tickets at eastwoodfarmandwinery.com.
  • Live JAM Night at James River Brewery starting at 7pm. Join and possibly get on the lineup with a paid gig! Visit jrbrewery.com for more details.
  • Relationship Workshop at Antioch Baptist Church from7-9pm. Join for a free workshop on building resilient relationships and affair-proofing your marriage. Led by faith-based relationship expert Larry French. To sign up, email office@antiochva.org or call (434) 286-6315.

Saturday, October 18

  • Scottsville Farmer’s Market at the Pavillion from 9am-1pm. Visit new and existing vendors selling produce from vegetables and fruit to eggs to sourdough bread with delicious jams, jellies and pickles to pair, as well as amazing handmade artisan creations and helpful information from nonprofit organizations, kid’s activities and live music. For more information, contact Amelie Morse at svillemarketmanager@gmail.com.
  • Stone Carving Class at the Art Tent of the Scottsville Farmer’s Market from 10-11:30am. Learn to split blocks, carve letters, sculpt 3D creations and create bas relief sculptures from stone carver and sculptor Bethany Lee. Email belart@belfineart.com to purchase tickets.
  • Third Saturday Community Brunch at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church from 10am-12pm. Breakfast fixin’s and more! Meet folks from the community. Donations accepted. Contact the church at (434) 293-4330 more information.
  • Decorate a Pumpkin at the Scottsville Library from 10am-1pm. For all ages! Drop by to decorate a pumpkin with markers and other craft items. Visit jmrl.org for more information.
  • River Bend Wine Festival at Canal Basin Square from 11am-4:30pm. Enjoy an afternoon of wine, live music and local vendors. Purchase tickets at www.riverbendwinefest.com.
  • Live music featuring Meisha Herron at Eastwood Farm and Winery from 12:30-3:30pm. More details at eastwoodfarmandwinery.com.
  • Community Country Gathering at Simpson Park from 2-5pm. Join for a lively afternoon of food, music, line dancing, games, crafts, and more! Fun for all ages, with a country-themed flair. Kids can enjoy a hands-on workshop making native wildflower seed balls as the adults can participate in community engagement sessions to build a more resilient community together. Visit www.albemarle.org for details.
  • Eastwood after Dark featuring The Wavelength at Eastwood Farm and Winery from 5-8pm. Gather your friends and family and join us on Saturday nights for live music that you’ll want to dance to. More details at eastwoodfarmandwinery.com.
  • Live music featuring Rural Folk Fiasco at James River Brewery starting at 5:30pm. Visit jrbrewery.com for more details.
  • Community Youth Night at Antioch Baptist Church from 6-8pm. A night of worship, devotion and games for ages 6th-12th grade. For more information, contact mbrice@fca.org.

Sunday, October 19

  • Scottsville Center for Arts and Nature Land Volunteer Day/Nancy’s Birthday at the SCAN Land from 11am-3pm. SCAN supporter, member and VP Nancy Gill is turning 70 and ready to celebrate! Help assemble the new benches, trash can, dog potty station and more. Find out more at www.svilleartsandnature.org.  
  • Harvest Party Artisan Market at Eastwood Farm and Winery from 12-5pm. Join for a festive day of celebration and handmade goods from talented local artisans. Live music featuring John Kelly from 1-4pm. More details at eastwoodfarmandwinery.com.
  • Football Sunday Happy Hour at Mount Ida Reserve Tasting Room and Taphouse from 1-3pm. Every Sunday, meet at the Brewer’s Bar for football and drink specials. Details at www.mountidareserve.com.
  • Self Care Sunday at We Grow from 2-3:30pm. Join for a rejuvenating afternoon of self care where you can unwind, relax and learn natural ways to pamper yourself! Purchase tickets at wegrowshopva.com.
  • Bible Club at Fox Memorial Baptist Church from 4-6pm. All are welcome from ages 4-20 for classroom time, dinner and fun activities. Contact Mark Harris with questions at (434) 960-6151.

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