Events in Charlottesville & Central Virginia This Weekend (Oct. 12-14, 2007)

Friday-Sunday, Oct. 12-14
THE 69TH NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL - RICHMOND
Seven stages of continuous music, Folk Arts Marketplace with craftspeople and their wares for sale. Children's Museum of Richmond will present family activities such as a performing stage, games area and arts and crafts demonstrations. Richmond's Downtown Riverfront . Directions: from 2nd to 7th Street; Byrd Street to the James River. Friday 6pm to 10:30pm, Saturday noon to 10:30pm, Sunday noon to 7pm. $free. All ages welcome. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 804-788-6466.

Friday-Monday, Oct. 12-15
MONTPELIER WEEKEND SEMINAR: "A 'CONSTITUTION' ...WHAT IS IT?"
A professional development program for teachers of government, history, and social studies, or other civic educators. For middle and high school educators from Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia. Full scholarships are available for teachers. Montpelier. Directions: 11407 Constitution Highway in Montpelier Station, take Route 29 North to Route 15 South to Orange . begins at 6:00pm, on Friday and ends at 2:00pm on Monday. Email: mailto:center4constitution@montpelier.org?subject=Montpelier. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 540-672-2728 x200.

Friday, Oct. 12
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
Charlottesville Parks and Recreation.Youth in 5th and 6th grades can come spend an evening enjoying games, basketball, swimming, dancing, contests, arts & crafts and just hanging out with friends. Drinks and light refreshments will be offered. Buses will pick up from 14 different sites. Wristbands must be purchased before the event and will not be sold at the door. Carver Recreation Center. 7 to 9:30pm. $1. Contact: Erica Sims. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/970-3572.

Friday, Oct. 12
SHARE THE FUN TALENT CONTEST AND SHOW
Albemarle Charlottesville 4-H.Kids ages 9-18 are encouraged to participate in the show. For rules and a registration form they should contact the Extension Office at 434-872-4580. Adults are also encouraged to come on out and watch! Albemarle High School Auditorium. 7pm.

Friday, Oct. 12
WESTERN ALBEMARLE HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME
Western Albemarle HS.Western Albemarle HS. Directions: 5941 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet. $5. All ages welcome. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/823-8700.

Friday, Oct. 12
PVCC ART EXHIBITIONS
Piedmont Virginia Community College opens two exhibitions: mixed-media artist Shelby Fischer's "Memories of the Future" in the North Gallery, and "Narrative Portraiture," a group show featuring work by Cynthia Burke, Rose Hill, and David New, in the South Gallery. Meet the artists at a reception, 5-7pm. V. Earl Dickinson Building. 434-961-5203.

Friday, Oct. 12
FINE ARTS SHOW - SCOTTSVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Scottsville Center for the Arts opens a month-long show today with a 6:30pm reception. All art work is for sale. 492 Valley St. Info: 434/286-4366 or 434/286-3179

Friday, Oct. 12
ART & POETRY
Enjoy watercolors and poems by Lee Alter with music by Pinko Communoids at the Bridge tonight. Show opens at 5:30pm, music and poetry reading 7- 8pm. 209 Monticello Road in Belmont. http://www.leealter.com/ or http://www.thebridgepai.com/.

Friday, Oct. 12
LARRY SABATO BOOK SIGNING
The UVA Bookstore hosts a reading and book signing by Larry Sabato to celebrate the publication of his new book, A More Perfect Constitution: 23 Proposals to Revitalize our Constitution and Make American a Fairer Country. Free. 5:30pm. Mezzanine of the UVA Bookstore, above the parking garage, Emmet Street. 434/924-1074

Friday, Oct. 12
WILDLIFE BUS TOUR
Take a bus coach tour to King George County to see a showcase of wildlife and forestry practices. Experts share tips on how to improve wildlife habitat and enhance forest productivity. Visit historic properties' working forests. $40/advance; $45 on the bus, includes lunch. Registration required: 434/872-4580.

Saturday, Oct. 13
UVA FOOTBALL HOMECOMING GAME VS. CONNECTICUT
Sold Out-Begins at 3:30pm at Scotts Stadium in Charlottesville

Saturday, Oct. 13
APPLE CIDER FESTIVAL AT CROZET FARMERS MARKET
Crozet Farmer's Market announces a Community Apple Cider Festival, October 13, at the market, located at Crozet Avenue and Jarman's Gap Rd. Apple cider pressing demonstrations and many activities for children from 8:30 AM - 11 AM. Live music throughout the day. Vendors selling arts, crafts, home baked goods, seasonal vegetables, and produce will operate from 8 AM - 12 noon. 1156 Crozet Ave, Crozet, 22932. Directions: From Charlottesville: Take I-64 West toward Staunton, drive 12.3miles, Take exit 107 for US-250 toward Crozet 0.3 miles, Turn right at US-250 East, drive 1.4 miles, Turn left at VA-240, drive 1.2 miles. Market will be on your left, next to the white church building. $free. All ages welcome. Contact: Kathleen. Email: mailto:kfj2e@eservices.virginia.edu?subject=Apple. For more info call: 434-823-6586.

Saturday, Oct. 13
ARCHAEOLOGY WORKSHOP SERIES
Ash Lawn-Highland.A series of hands-on archaeology digs, open to the public. Learn the basics of archaeology as you excavate, screen and wash artifacts and report your findings. Tour is included. Tools are supplied, and the workshops will proceed rain or shine. For ages 8 to adult. Adults must accompany children. Workshop fee includes a guided tour of the Monroe home. Ash Lawn-Highland (Home of President James Monroe). Directions: 1000 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville, 2.5 miles past Monticello. tba. $15 for children/$20 for adults. Email: mailto:info@ashlawnhighland.org.?subject=Archaeology. Reservations are required. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/293-9539.

Saturday, Oct. 13
EXPECT THE IMPOSSIBLE WITH MARK NIZER - HARRISONBURG
Court Square Theater.Mark Nizer changes the way people view the world. His unique performance incorporates original comedy, world-class juggling, movement, music, and technology. Whether throwing five ping pong balls 20 feet in the air with his mouth or juggling a burning propane tank with an electric carving knife and a bowling ball, you'll never know what's possible until you see for yourself. Court Square Theater, 61 Graham Street, Harrisonburg. Directions: Follow I-81 to US Rt. 33 West (Exit 247-B). Go west on Rt. 33 approximately 1.4 miles to Court Square. Located behind Calhoun's Restaurant & Brewing Company. . 6pm. $10 adult, $8 student. Contact: Tina Owens. Email: mailto:manager@courtsquaretheater.com?subject=Expect. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 540-433-9189.

Saturday, Oct. 13
FALL FUZZY GOAT SHOW - MADISON
The Fall Fuzzy Goat Show is an official dairy goat show. The event is open to the public, visitors are welcome to come by! There'll have about 250 goats of all sizes, ages, and colors, a food booth, vendors, and more. New this year: luxurious handmade goat milk soaps for sale. Madison County Fairgrounds, Madison VA. show begins 9:30am. $free. All ages welcome. Contact: Becky DiLella. Email: mailto:f.dilella@worldnet.att.net?subject=Fall. For more info call: 434/821-2713.

Saturday, Oct. 13
HOLLYMEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YARD SALE
Hollymead PTO.HUGE yard sale to benefit Hollymead Elementary School! More than 35 vendors selling an enormous variety of goods - books, kitchenware, clothes, furniture, and MUCH more! Bring a friend, come shop or sell! Rent a space for just $25 by calling the number below. Hollymead Elem. School - 2776 Powell Creek Drive, Forest Lakes. Directions: Rt 29 N to Hollymead Dr; Right on Hollymead Dr to stop sign at Powell Creek, left then right immediately into school parking lot. 8am to 12pm. $FREE ADMISSION - $25 to rent space. Contact: Beth Lam. Email: mailto:bethdlam@hotmail.com?subject=Hollymead. For more info call: 434-973-9831.

Saturday, Oct. 13
JUNIOR SCOUT DAYS AT THE VIRGINIA AVIATION MUSEUM - RICHMOND
Come out to the museum for young scout activities geared towards Cub Scouts and Brownies. Virginia Aviation Museum. Directions: 5701 Huntsman Road, Richmond, VA. Take I-64 to Exit 197 and follow brown signs. 10am to 1pm. $5 for youth ages 4-12 and seniors 60+, $6 for adults ages 13-59 and $5.50 for active military. All ages welcome. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 804-236-3622.

Saturday, Oct. 13
KID BUILDERS CLINIC AT LOWE'S
Lowe's Home Improvement Store.Join the experienced staff at Lowe's to make a very special project to take home. You get to keep your work apron, too. Parents must accompany child to clinic. Lowes. Directions: Rio Hill Road off of 29N. 10am. $free. Recommended for ages 5 to 12. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/975-7140.

Saturday, Oct. 13
RIVANNA TRAILS FOUNDATION SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
Rivanna Trails Foundation.Volunteer to come out to help with trail maintenance. Great for older kids or the whole family. Tools provided, but bring shears or clippers if you have them. Large groups please call in advance . Directions: Meet at the trailhead on Melbourne Road just east of the Charlottesville High School football field and caravan to the work site. If you want to go directly to the project or plan on being late, call the work party leader: Francesca at 293-7115. 9am to 12pm. $free. All ages welcome. Contact: Francesca Conte. Email: mailto:francesca%20@charlottesvillerunningcompany.com?subject=Rivanna. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/293-7115.

Saturday, Oct. 13
POLITICAL DISCUSSION WITH LARRY SABATO
Today's event features a look in Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball. Saboto leads a thought-provoking discussion of the current political environment, relations between the President and Congress and most importantly, the 2008 presidential election.Free. 10am. Alumni Hall, 211 Emmet St. 434/924-4302

Saturday, Oct. 13
NELSON COUNTY BLUEGRASS BENEFIT - LOVINGSTON
Nelson Co. FFA organizations are holding a bluegrass show at Nelson County Middle/High School Auditorium located on Rt. 29 near Lovingston, VA. The show will start at 4:00 PM and last until 9:00pm with doors opening at 3:00 PM. Bands featured include Hard Drivin’ Grass, In The Tradition, Deer Creek Boys and the Little Mountain Boys.Food and drinks will be available as well as silent auction, bake sale and raffles.All proceeds will be used for expenses by the FFA teams going to Indiana to compete in National Competition. Your support will be greatly appreciated in helping them reach this goal. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free. Rt 29, Lovingston, VA, 22949. Contact Scott Massie (434) 263-4801; email: marsha.massie@greif.com

Saturday, Oct. 13
ORANGE COUNTY FARM TOUR
Join members of the Orange County Farm Bureau for their 5th annual Farm Tour, showcasing six county agribusinesses including a winery, an agricultural research station, a floriculture wholesaler, a dairy and cattle farm, a grain producer, a forestry demonstration and a farmer's market. Free, 10am-4pm. Info, directions: 540-672-3447 or http://www.ocfb.org/.

Saturday, Oct. 13
ARBORFEST - WINCHESTER
Celebrate autumn in the Arboretum at ArborFest, the State Arboretum of Virginia's annual fall festival. $5/car. 10am-4:30pm. Blandy Experimental Farm, Route 50 in Clarke County, about 10 miles east of Winchester and 20 miles west of Middleburg. 540-837-1758.

Saturday, Oct. 13
AUTUMN SKY WATCH - GLADSTONE
Join the Crew Astronomy Club for an "out of this world" adventure. This moonless October night will be ideal for deep sky observation. Learn how to search the sky for constellations, nebula and many other interesting features of the night sky. Bring binoculars and dress for fall. An indoor program will be held if the weather proves uncooperative. You may call the park to schedule a Sky Watch Program just for your group. 4:00 PM-9:00 PM. Children Welcome. James River State Park, Route 1, Gladstone, VA 24553. (434) 933-4355; Reservations: (800) 933-PARK; Email: jamesriver@dcr.virginia.gov; Website: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/jam.shtml

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 13 & 14
CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA PARADE OF HOMES 2007
Enjoy viewing reasonably-priced to expensive homes on the tour, get ideas for your home, or find your dream home. See the latest in technology and finish details in these fine homes. You'll see many different types and homes. The builders welcome your comments. Charlottesville Parade of Homes web site:http://www.caar.com/poh; Map of the Charlottesville Parade of Homes: http://www.caar.com/main/areamap

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 13 & 14
THE LONG HOT SUMMER - FORK UNION
Carysbrook Performing Arts Center presents the world premiere of The Long Hot Summer- the Musical. Scottsville resident Langden Mason has adapted the 1958 Twentieth Century Fox movie to the stage and has set it to music with ten original songs. $12/advance; $15/door. Saturday at 8:00pm; Sunday matinee at 3:00pm. Carysbrook Performing Arts Center, Fork Union. 434/842-1333.

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 13 & 14
CARTER MOUNTAIN ORCHARD APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Carter Mountain Orchard.Join in the harvest fun by picking your own apples, sampling fresh cider, and nibbling Carter Mountain's famous cider donuts! There will also be arts and crafts, hayrides, picnicing, apple butter, pumpkins, and much more! You can also come pick your apples during the week-"until the apples run out" usually in late October. Carter Mountain Orchard. Directions: 1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA. 9 am to 6pm. $free. All ages welcome. Contact: Cynthia Chiles. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/977-1833.

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 13 & 14
CROZET ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Claudius Crozet Park.A popular and fun family outing of live music, entertainment, food and 125 artists and craftpeople showcasing their work in a wide variety of mediums for sale. Everything from pottery to puppets! Claudius Crozet Park. Directions: Route 250 west to Crozet and follow signs. 10am to 5pm. $4/adult, $1/child 6-12. All ages welcome. Email: mailto:CrozetArts@earthlink.net?subject=Crozet. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/823-2211.

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 13 & 14
WINTERGREEN FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL
Wintergreen Nature Foundation.Come one, come all to the Fall Foliage Festival at the Trillium House. Learn about the changing seasons in the beautiful Blue Ridge with trained naturalists. There will be hikes, face painting, caramel apples, pumpkins and more. The craft fair is free; other activities may involve a nominal charge. Trillium House, Wintergreen Resort. Directions: 3421 Wintergreen Drive, Wintergreen, VA . 10am to 4pm. $varies. All ages welcome. Email: mailto:info@twnf.org?subject=Fall. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/325-8169.

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 13 & 14
VIRGINIA GARLIC FESTIVAL
Rebec Vineyards.The Garlic Festival becomes more popular every year with students, adults AND families (17,000 attended last year)! Although geared toward adults by featuring wine tasting, gourmet foods, artwork, crafts and music, the festival does accommodate children with games, balloons, face painting, pony rides, live animals and performances of clowns and magicians. Rebec Vineyards, Amherst. Directions: off Rt 29, south of Ch'ville, 5 mi. north of Amherst. 10am to 5pm. $18/21yrs & up (incl Tasting), $14/12yrs & up, $4/2-11yrs (discounts for advance tickets). All ages welcome. Email: mailto:winery@rebecwinery.com?subject=Virginia. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/946-5168.

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 13 & 14
HISTORIC HATTON FERRY ON THE JAMES RIVER
Albemarle County Historical Society.The Hatton Ferry, one of only two poled ferries still operating in the U.S., is a unique opportunity to experience times past. A small exhibit of the ferry's history also on display. (Call ahead to confirm ferry is running.) on Route 625, outside Scottsville. 9am to 5pm. $free. All ages welcome. Email: mailto:info@albemarlehistory.org?subject=Historic. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/296-1492 or 434/293-6789.

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 13 & 14
FALL FESTIVAL ART SHOW - WAYNESBORO
The Shenandoah Valley Art Center sponsors its 36th annual fall festival art show in Waynesboro. Over 200 artists exhibit paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, metal work, glass work, and more, plus enjoy music and a variety of delicious food. Free, but pets not allowed. 10am-5pm Saturday; noon-5pm Sunday. 540-943-8292.

Sunday, Oct. 14
ALBEMARLEFAMILY DAY AT THE UVA WOMENS SOCCER GAME
Come out and cheer on the Cavaliers when the UVa Women's soccer team takes on Clemson! There will be music, giveaways, and loads of family fun activities, with extra special goodies for Cavalier Kids Club members! Be sure to stop and visit with Bumble, our AlbemarleFamily mascot, too! Klockner Stadium. 2pm. All ages welcome. For details, please click this link.

Sunday, Oct. 14
FAMILY CONCERT AND DANCE CULTUREFEST
Congregation Beth Israel Preschool/ Sharon B. Donovan of Frank Hardy Inc.By bringing together people from varied backgrounds to share music from around the world, the CultureFest will advance healthy relationships among diverse groups who are part of the Charlottesville community. Tickets on sale now at Weeville on Water Street, both Plan 9 locations, Sidetracks on Water Street, and Congregation Beth Israel. All proceeds will benefit the CBI Preschool Scholarship Fund and teacher enrichment. CBI's O'Mansky Hall. Directions: 301 East Jefferson Street . 4 to 6pm. $Advance tickets - $10 per person, $5 per child age 5-12 or $25 for the entire family. At the door, tickets are $12 per person, $5 per child 5-12.. All ages welcome. Contact: CBI Preschool. Email: mailto:cbipreschool@cbicville.org?subject=Family. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/295-6382.

Sunday, Oct. 14
JAMES MADISON'S MONTPELIER FALL BIG WOODS WALK
Montpelier horticulturist Sandy Mudrinich will lead participants on a 90-minute journey through the 200-acre old-growth forest, also known as the "Big Woods." The trees in the forest are up to 250 years old and range in size up to 60 inches in diameter. The undisturbed forest floor harbors a diverse population of wildlife and is rich with native plant species. Montpelier. Directions: 11407 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station, VA. 2pm. $Adults: $12, Children 6-14: $6, Children Under 6: no charge. All ages welcome. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 540-672-2728.

Sunday, Oct. 14
WILDLIFE CENTER OF VIRGINIA OPEN HOUSE
Get a behind the scenes look at the home of Animal Planet's "Wildlife Emergency" during a Wildlife Center of Virginia Open House. This Open House give people a chance to see the wildlife rehabilitation center in action. Dates are subject to change, so call for reservations and directions. 1/2 mile off I-64, Waynesboro. 12:30, 2, or 3:30pm. $free. All ages welcome. Email: mailto:wildlife@wildlifecenter.org?subject=Wildlife. Reservations are required. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 540-942-9453.

Sunday, Oct. 14
WILD VIRGINIA HIKE - MOUNT PLEASANT
Join Wild Virginia for a fall hike to Mount Pleasant in the George Washington National Forest near Oronoco. Designated by Congress in 1994 as the Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area, the trail has an east and a west summit, both with spectacular views. Bring/wear sturdy shoes, a jacket (it can be windy!), water, and a bagged lunch. Free. 9am (carpool) or 10:30am (meet at site). To carpool from Charlottesville, meet at Java Java, 2214 Ivy Road (Rt. 250 near Sneak Reviews) at 9am. Otherwise, meet at the trailhead around 10:30am. 434/971-1553 or http://www.wildvirginia.org/.

Sunday, Oct. 14
FREE BLUEGRASS/GOSPEL CONCERT IN THE MOUNTAINS
Keith Fitzgerald plays hard-driving bluegrass/gospel at the Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm. 2-4pm, free. Bring a picnic and a chair. Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 5.8. 540-943-4716.

Sunday, Oct. 14
TASTE OF CULPEPER
The best in Virginia wines and local cuisine. Fun and festivities for entire family. Face painting, sidewalk art, etc. Artisans and crafters. David Leckie Gilmore and Down Til Now to perform. Advance tickets $10. At gate $15/adults, $5 designated drivers or non-wine tasters. 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. At the Culpeper Historic Train Depot, Historic Downtown Culpeper, VA 22701. Culpeper Renaissance (540) 825-4416; http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/