Welcome to the James Exchange: Friday Forward, September 24, 2021.
In today’s episode, I had a conversation with Hazel. She is ten years old, and is an avid supporter of Scottsville and surrounds. As I continue to build out this podcast, I will be speaking with more of our young residents on issues that are important to them.
(Conversation with Hazel)
Even though I have pushed out this weekend’s events, I am going to continue. So many times, people have learned of an event after the fact. If you have an event or know of one in your community, send it to me at contact@thejamesriverexchange.com. I am more than happy to support your cause!
This weekend is busy.
Hardware Hills Vineyard, formally Thistle Gate, kicks it off with music in the vineyard with Sh’boom this afternoon. They will be open from 3:00 to 8:00 pm. And, on Saturday, Andrea and Rob Nickels welcome everyone to come to their grand opening celebration at the vineyard from 11:00 to 6:00. There will be music by the crowd-pleasing Mid-Life Crisis Band.
On Saturday:
Community Day at the Park is in Esmont across from 2:00-6:00. This event is sponsored by Albemarle County’s Park & Rec and Police Departments. Activities include free throw contests, 3-point contests, tennis tutorials, arts & crafts, music, and much more.
Children's Fall Festival - from 2:30-5:30 pm at Mt. Zion UMC in Esmont for arts & crafts, pumpkin activities, cake walk, obstacle course, scavenger hunt, games, and petting zoo! The address is 2620 Mt. Zion Church Rd. Esmont,
VALLEY STREET SCAPES exhibition opens starting at 4:00 pm. Erin Root, SCAN Director is “excited to have 14 artists participating.” The SCAN group has been working on storefront art installs for the past week. Matt Lawless reported that this event is the kickoff for the new ABC ruling for drinks in public spaces. The Batteau, Tavern, Amici’s, and the James River Brewery are participating. The rule is each business must serve drinks in a glass from their establishment.
On Sunday:
The Brass Quintet and CASE Play at Canal Basin Square. The Brass Quintet and the Charlottesville Albemarle Saxophone Ensemble will be performing a concert of a wide variety of music: jazz, folk, classical, pop, and more! The concert is free to the general public and takes place at Canal Basin Square in Scottsville. Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy the music! The Brass Quintet kicks things off at 7:00 pm and CASE follows at 7:45pm. Should there be rain, the concert will move to the Farmers Market Pavilion.
You can bring your family to an outdoor viewing of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe on October 1st starting at 7:30 at St. Stephen’s in Esmont.
The James Exchange: Friday Forward 9.24