Welcome to the James Exchange: Friday Forward 8.13.21. I am your host, Nancy Gill.
Events:
Friday, August 13 at 6:00 Collinswood 76 Hardware Rd, the Fluvanna part of Scottsville. Ronnie Johnson, a Scottsville favorite, is playing. We haven’t heard his music in a while. Collinswood is going to be rocking!
Saturday, August 14 at 11:00 Farmers’ Market
Rivanna Winds is the band’s newest Charlottesville Municipal Band ensemble, specializing in German Music and Dixieland.
Sunday, August 15 at 2:00 Sh’Boom at Thistle Gate Vineyards
Bring your snacks or a full picnic paired with our selection of award-winning wines and enjoy the entertaining musical experience of Sh'Boom featuring music from the 60's through today. Music starts at 2:00, but we open at 1:00. Seating will be on a first come first served basis, no reservations needed! You are welcome to snap your fingers, clap your hands, tap your feet, dance around and sing-along!
Tuesday, August 17 at 7:00 Canal Basin, Main Street
Charlottesville Band offers FREE concerts and all are open to the public. Concert goers will be asked to bring blankets or lawn chairs and sit socially distanced. Check back at this website regularly for information about each concert.
Now for this week’s episode. I spoke with Maggie Snoddy, but before we get to her I have to tell a story. This could turn into a separate podcast in the future: Why I Love Scottsville.
So, I will tell you why I love Scottsville….
In our fair-ville there are many people I have met through my years—somewhat limited years compared to some—in this area. On Wednesdays there is a special gathering at the Batteau of local ladies. Our group has grown, but about a month ago there was a celebration for Adelaide’s birthday. I was late coming to the table. Anne, Jackie, Susan, and Adelaide were there and had finished their dinner. It was a birthday celebration without a cake so all three deserts on the menu were ordered. Then, what is a birthday celebration without song? I went over to a table and told them it was Adelaide’s birthday and we would love for them to join in the song. They did. It goes like this: “This is your birthday song, it isn’t very long. Ohlah!” Their reward was the portions of the deserts we didn’t finish. It was a grand night, but what made it special was John told us why he was in Scottsville. He and his mother were traveling and they were the Walton television show fans. They came to Schuyler to visit the house, the museum, and came to the Batteau for dinner. We talked to both of them and John actually went around to everyone because he wanted to know where we were from and a special place that he could visit. Well, we went home feeling pretty good about celebrating a friend’s birthday with complete strangers. Fast forward to this past Wednesday. Shawna brings the Batteau phone to our table. It was John. He knew we would be at the Batteau and he wanted to make sure everything was alright. It was fantastic, and the newcomers to the group just stared at us as we tried to explain who John was. This is why I love Scottsville!
Now on for the show. I spoke with Maggie Snoddy. Some will know her as the sign-lady. I have known Maggie for over twenty years. She has been involved with much around town and I simply thought it was time I spoke to someone across the river.
(Our conversation)
I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as we did.
Thank you for joining in on this podcast. Don’t forget our farmers’ market and the entertainment that will be there tomorrow. Have a great weekend.
The James Exchange: Friday Forward 8.13