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Community Connection: Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia Spring Lecture Series

The Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia in Staunton is hosting their 2024 Spring Lecture Series exploring the relationship between local history and American history on Tuesday evenings from 7-8PM at their Dairy Barn Lecture Hall. Guest speakers will discuss aspects of early American history through the lenses of art history, food history, local archaeology, and anthropology.

Community Connection: Jones Gardens Nourishing Strides 5k

Jones Gardens are a nonprofit in Staunton with the mission to nourish and unify communities with the creation of vibrant urban garden spaces.

On Saturday, May 11th they’re hosting their Nourishing Strides 5K fundraiser at Montgomery Hall Park at 9AM. Participants can walk or run through the trails and fields of this historic park.

All proceeds support their community garden operations in Staunton and help bring fresh, affordable food to our local community.

Community Connection: James Madison’s Montpelier We, the Kids Day

On Friday, April 5th, James Madison’s Montpelier invites you, your family, and friends to join them for We the Kids Day for open house tours and drop-in activities. There will be opportunities to learn about historic preservation, walk in the woods, and catalog artifacts – along with podcasting for kids, visiting with Mr. Madison and a variety of community organizations, and more. Raclette on the Run Food Truck will be onsite.

Community Connection: Downtown Ashland Association Entrepreneur Workshops

Downtown Ashland Association is a nonprofit in Ashland that contributes to our town’s vitality by deploying our time, funding, and voice on behalf of the community.

We are hosting practical workshops with local experts on strategies and tactics small businesses can use immediately. Entrepreneurs of all kinds, at all stages are invited to join us at The Gathering Place through the spring. More information is online at AshlandVirginia.com/2024

Community Connection: The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design Mad Hatter Fundraiser

The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design is a nonprofit museum in Richmond that explores the impact of design in everyday life.

On Friday April 19th, they are hosting our annual Mad Hatter Garden Party and Design Auction. The night consists of a silent and live auction of pieces from Virginian artists and designers. Guests can design and wear their own hats. They can even compete head-to-head — or hat-to-hat — for the Milliner’s Award, given to the most inventive hat. 

All proceeds benefit The Branch, Virginia’s only design museum, and support the Branch House a nationally recognized historic landmark.

Community Connection: Montessori School of Charlottesville Truck Touch

Montessori School of Charlottesville is hosting their annual Truck Touch event on Saturday, May 4th from 10AM-1PM at Fairview Swim Club. This family-friendly event allows children to explore some of their favorite trucks and will be their reintroduction as they have not held a Truck Touch since pre-2020!

There will also be food vendors, face painting, a strider bike course and more activities. 

All proceeds from this event will go toward increasing their scholarship fund so that they can continue to broaden access to early childhood education in our community!

Community Connection: Virginia Capital Trail Foundation Cap2Cap

The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation is hosting the 19th Sentara Cap2Cap presented by Dominion Energy, a community cycling event on Friday, May 10th and Saturday, May 11th.

They invite you to bring your family and friends to enjoy a supported ride on the Virginia Capital Trail, a paved trail stretching from Williamsburg to Richmond. Customizable rides offer multiple distances ranging from 10 to over 100 miles. There’s also a Family Fun Ride, a 2-Day challenge, and a half-century shuttle option. Throughout the ride, you will be supported by mechanics, stocked rest stops, multiple restroom facilities, and can enjoy a community Party Zone that is open to the public with beverages, vendors, and music. Registration includes an event shirt, rider’s bib, and Cap2Cap items.

Proceeds from this fundraiser go towards helping protect and enhance the Virginia Capital Trail and supporting local trail development.

Community Connection: Greater Richmond SCAN CASA Training

Greater Richmond SCAN is a nonprofit in Richmond City that works to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect throughout the greater Richmond area.

They will be having their spring Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA, training starting on April 23rd. This comprehensive, 35-hour training teaches volunteers how to advocate for the best interest of a child currently involved in Richmond’s court system due to abuse or neglect. Once training is complete, CASAs are assigned to a case, advocating for the child until the case is closed.

Community Connection: 14th Annual Rooster Walk Music and Arts Festival

You’re invited to bring your family and friends to the 14th Annual Rooster Walk Music and Arts Festival in Martinsville, Virginia. Rooster Walk will take place over Memorial Day weekend, May 23rd through May 26th at the scenic Pop’s Farm in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The family-friendly festival’s lineup features Emmylou Harris, Corey Wong, Broke Mountain Bluegrass Band, and North Mississippi All-Stars, plus camping, outdoor adventures, healing arts, and food and drink.

Community Connection: Wildrock Summer Camps

Wildrock is a nonprofit that promotes nature play through camps, field trips, and outreach programs because they believe that kids should be outside for their health and happiness.

They still have space remaining for 2024 summer camps at their Nature Play and Discovery Center in Crozet.