Announcements

The American Cancer Society is a nonprofit dedicated to ending cancer as we know it for everyone.

They are hosting Relay For Life of Peninsula on Saturday, May 17th at Tabb High School in Yorktown from 5-9 PM.

This event brings the community together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones, and recognize their caretakers. They will have a lap around the track honoring first responders and medical professionals. Plus, since it is the 40th anniversary of the first Relay For Life, we will be dressed like it’s 1985! There will be local food trucks, music by The Detonators, and a luminaria ceremony.

Proceeds go towards cancer research, advocacy efforts, and patient support services including rides to appointments and housing at treatment centers.

University of Virginia’s Office for Sustainability is wishing you a happy April and happy Earth Month!  

Every year, organizations at the University of Virginia and across the Charlottesville-area community host over 50 events, including talks and eco-friendly volunteer opportunities.

Outdoor enthusiasts can participate in tree plantings or river cleanups. College students can check out SWAP’s clothing swap or Eco-Fair on Earth Day, April 22nd at Peabody Lawn at UVA. And families can even take a  day trip to a local farm or vineyard.

Whatever suits your style, they welcome you to celebrate our shared planet by joining any of the Earth Month celebrations at UVA and in the Charlottesville area through April 30th.

Agecroft Hall & Gardens is a Tudor manor house museum located near Richmond’s Carytown district.

Agecroft originally stood outside Manchester, England for more than four centuries. Then in the 1920s, it was relocated to Virginia where it was adaptively rebuilt as an American country house. Today it is a Tudor museum with gardens and trails that welcomes guests for tours and events throughout the year.

On Saturday, April 26th from noon to 5pm, Agecroft Hall & Gradens is presenting Shakespeare’s Birthday: A Celebration of the Bard. 

They welcome you to join them at their Tudor estate as they celebrate the playwright’s 461st birthday.

You can bring a picnic—and on the grounds they’ll have vendors, games, dances, songs, and other activities for guests of all ages.

SARA Roanoke is a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating sexual violence in the Roanoke Valley since 2011. They’re presenting the second annual Shine a Light concert on Saturday, April 26th at 5 Points Music Sanctuary in Downtown Roanoke. There will be live music from American roots rock band, The Floorboards, a silent auction, and the Birrieria La Vaca food truck will be onsite. Proceeds from this fundraiser support SARA’s advocacy free and confidential services for survivors of sexual violence.

Virginia Center for the Creative Arts is a nonprofit in Amherst that provides time and space for writers, visual artists, and composers to focus exclusively on their creative work. 

They invite you to come see what artists from around the world are working on in their VCCA studios on Sunday, April 13th from 4-6PM. You can chat with artists about their creative process, explore VCCA’s outdoor art collection, and enjoy light refreshments. 

Blue Sky Fund is a youth development non-profit that aims to provide transformational experiences for Richmond area youth through outdoor education.

They are currently recruiting for the next cohort of rising 9-12th grade students from across the Richmond metro area for their Outdoor Leadership Institute, a year-long program that brings together students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds for connecting, leadership training, a 5-day wilderness trip to Virginia’s highest peak, and monthly community service projects. This program is designed to foster individual growth, increase personal resiliency, and cultivate leadership skills.

Local Colors in Roanoke is a nonprofit organization that celebrates cultures from around the world. They aim to foster the values of inclusion, equity, and multicultural understanding. 

Local Colors welcomes you to join them for their signature event, the Local Colors Festival, on Saturday, May 17th at Elmwood Park.

This event brings different cultures together for a Parade of Nations, an afternoon of performances, cuisine, artisan crafts and cultural displays plus activities for the kids. This event is open to the public.

James Madison’s Montpelier is hosting their annual We the Kids Day on Saturday, April 5th from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, during spring break. They will have a variety of activities designed for children and families that include hands-on science and nature activities, historic cooking and 19th century photography demonstrations, live colonial era music, and more. This year, Montpelier has partnered with community organizations and historic sites to showcase their offerings. You can also walk along Montpelier’s 8+ miles of trails winding through horse pastures, meadows, and old-growth forests. 

At James Madison’s Montpelier, engaging and inspiring audiences of all ages is a core part of their mission. They welcome you to join Montpelier to study the US Constitution, learn about the preservation of the American storied past, and immerse yourself in the power of place.

Every Saturday Market Central brings local farms, food, and art to Charlottesville at the Farmers Market at Ix. 

Now in it’s 5th year as an all season market, the Farmers Market at Ix provides a place for people to learn more about our local farms and seasonal produce and discover new cuisines including authentic Jamacian fare from Rum Punch and southern fusion food from SFG. Farms such as Bellair, Singing Produce and Agriberry Farm stay with us all winter and will be joined by over 20 more farms in the summer!

They welcome you to the market to explore seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, local meats, and handmade gifts.

Parking is available, and they accept SNAP.

Girls on the Run Central Virginia and Blue Ridge is hosting three upcoming 5k Celebrations representing teams of girls in grades 3rd to 8th to promote healthy, active lifestyles and social development. Their upcoming 5k dates are April 26th in Roanoke, April 27th in Charlottesville, and May 3rd in Lynchburg.

Girls on the Run is a nationwide and international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering girls to build healthy physical and mental habits that last long beyond the program. They aim to make a positive impact on girls’ lives in our community.

Proceeds from their 5ks benefit current and future programming for fall and spring seasons.