By Page H. Gifford
With the holiday season approaching, Fluvanna County has a full calendar of activities for all ages – from Halloween fun for children to craft workshops, movies to community gatherings.
Here are some upcoming events around the county.
- Sensory-Friendly Trick-or-Treat: Fluvanna County Public Schools (FCPS) Inclusive and Adaptive Activities will host a sensory-friendly Halloween event Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fluvanna County Library. Activities include interactive storytelling, arts and crafts, and music. All students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are welcome. Parents or guardians must attend.
- Library movie nights: Movies return to the Fluvanna County Library on the first and third Fridays of each month, with free popcorn. Call (434) 589-1400 for film titles and additional information.
- Author Marvin Moss: The Friends of the Library will host author Marvin Moss on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m. Moss will discuss his recently published book, Witness to an American Century, and share stories from his youth and his years working in Washington with Sen. Paul Sarbanes.
- Holiday craft workshops: The Fluvanna County Library will offer several seasonal craft programs, including fall or Christmas wooden wreaths Thursday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m.; fall bookmarks Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 1 p.m.; and air-dry clay lantern ornaments Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. Registration is required. Call (434) 589-1400 for more information.
- Paint Like Bob Ross: Local Bob Ross-certified instructor Sara Fritz returns Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon for a painting workshop using Bob Ross’ wet-on-wet oil painting technique. Participants of all skill levels will learn to create landscapes featuring dramatic skies, fluffy clouds, and, of course, “happy little trees.” All materials are provided, and participants will leave with a completed, frame-ready 12-by-16-inch painting. Registration is limited to 10 participants. Contact Fluvanna County Parks and Recreation at (434) 589-2016 to register.
- Inclusive and Adaptive Playground Meet-Up: FCPS Inclusive and Adaptive Activities will host a playground gathering Saturday, Nov. 21, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Lafayette Park in Lake Monticello. Students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are welcome. Parents or guardians must attend.
- Friday night bingo: Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire and Rescue hosts bingo every Friday evening. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the first game at 6:30 p.m. Participants can enjoy an evening with friends or volunteer to help. Proceeds benefit LMVFR. For information, email bingo@lmvfr.org.
