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Purcell Gallery to highlight central Virginia photography
Jul. 20, 20220179 Press Release The Louisa Arts Center’s show in the Purcell Gallery will be titled “Central Virginia Photography,” and will include photography from the Fredericksburg Photography Club, and other area photographers. This show will be curated by Louisa photographer/artist Alison Thomas who was recently featured in the Purcell...
Fluvanna Farmers Market growing
Jul. 20, 20220541 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent The Fluvanna Farmers Market, whose roots began at Pleasant Grove, has been around for years. Its multiple vendors have sold just about everything, including lamb, beef, eggs, plants, baked items, jams, and homegrown produce. The market in Fluvanna, however, has faced headwinds including a...
Fundraising efforts prove strong; all-inclusive playground may break ground in fall
Jul. 13, 20220263 Contributed by Judy Fish The Lake Monticello Community Foundation is 70 percent of the way to its goal of raising $100,000 for an all-inclusive playground at Lake Monticello. The Foundation launched the fundraising campaign eight months ago and hopes to break ground in early fall. “We are so appreciative of all the people who...
Lake fire began in kitchen
Jul. 13, 20220380 By Heather MicHon Correspondent The fire that ripped through a Lake Monticello home on July 4 started in the kitchen, according to a report released by Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire & Rescue Chief Richard Constantino. Lake Monticello, Palmyra, and Fork Union fire companies were dispatched to 21 Jefferson Drive at 12:56 p.m....
Repeat winners in Lake Monticello Spirit 5k and Lake swim
Jul. 13, 20220365 By Duncan Nixon Correspondent The Lake Monticello 5K Spirit Run took off at 7 a.m. on the Fourth of July. The weather conditions were excellent. On the men’s side the winner was absolutely no surprise. Matt Barresi won for the 18th time. He finished well ahead of the field again in a time of 17:30. He is a consistent runner. He won...
Local filmmaker presents documentary on Black experience in Fluvanna
Jul. 13, 20220529 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent In 2020, Horace Scruggs made a documentary on the history and life of Black churches in the area and the broader aspects of reconstruction after the Civil War. Scruggs worked with the Fluvanna County Historical Society and other area historians on the project, sponsored by the Virginia Humanities...
