Sep. 11, 20240114
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Opening the 2024-2025 season at Carysbrook Performing Arts Center on Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. will be percussionist Tom Teasley, who will lure the audience with his unique musical sounds and sound effects. He will perform with Charlie Chaplin’s "The Adventurer” and Buster Keaton's "Sherlock,...
Sep. 11, 2024052
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
On August 29, Cynthia Moore presented another wellness program in her monthly series at Lake Monticello. Susanne Murtha, a certified health and wellness coach, discussed how to live with chronic pain.
“Chronic pain gets in the way of being fully present with a partner, kids or grandkids, staying...
Sep. 4, 20240380
Contributed by Mike Feazel
The first annual Fluvanna Family Fall Festival will celebrate families, local arts & crafts, music and food trucks, plus a beer garden, organizers said. The event is at Pleasant Grove Park will be held Sept. 28 from noon to 5 p.m.
The Family Fall Festival will feature more than 50 vendors including a...
Sep. 4, 20240144
Contributed by Alexander Stone
Caring for Creatures Animal Sanctuary in Palmyra and the Fluvanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) will be joining nine other animal rescue and welfare groups from throughout Central Virginia at the Scottsville Pavilion on Sunday Sept. 15 between noon and 4 p.m. to exhibit rescued...
Sep. 4, 2024094
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Despite two major house fires in the Lake Monticello area in recent weeks, Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire and Rescue (LMVF&R) Chief Richard Constantino says the department is on track for an average number of structure fires.
His records indicate that the department handles an average of 32 fires...
Sep. 4, 2024056
By Pat Beers Block
Welcome to this month’s highlights of enjoyable evening and morning sky events!
The later part of September marks the end of the summer astronomical season that started on June 21, at the time of the summer solstice, and finishes on Sept. 22, at the time of the fall equinox. This summer...
Sep. 4, 2024071
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Flucos opened their football season at home Aug. 31. The visiting Broadway High Gobblers jumped to an amazing 7-0 lead, scoring on their second play from scrimmage. The Gobblers took the kick-off out to their own 36 yard line. On the first play, the Gobblers broke open for a 59 yard run to the Fluco...