FAN Mail - Fluvanna Area News

The Fluvanna Area News (FAN Mail) is an email information service of Fluvanna County government to help keep residents and others informed of happenings around the county. These periodic emails include information about upcoming public meetings, county- or schools-sponsored community events, and other topics of general interest. Read more.

Volume 5 | January 31, 2020

Fluvanna Area News & Updates

A Message from the Thomas Jefferson Health regarding Coronavirus

January 31, 2020

Dear Community Partners:

The Thomas Jefferson Health District is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus (termed “2019-nCoV”). A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus strain that has not been previously found in people. Symptoms have included fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. On January 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the first confirmed case in the United States in a traveler returning from Wuhan, China.

The CDC considers the immediate risk of 2019-nCoV infection to the general American public low at this time. The vast majority of cases have occurred in China. A small number of cases have been confirmed in the United States, but 2019-nCoV is not spreading in the community. Read the entire letter here.

Community Centers (10am - 2pm)

February All Centers Calendar

Monday - Cunningham @VFW

Tuesday - Troy @ Beaverdam Baptist Church

Wednesday - Fork Union @ Community Center

Thursday - Kents Store @ ARC Building

Serve your community. Volunteer.

Well Water Testing Clinic

Click on photo for registration form

County Non-Profits to Get Free Opportunity to Exhibit at Volunteer Recruitment Fair

Organizers have started signing up non-profits to participate in the Community Connections Fair March 28 at Fluvanna High School. They’re particularly interested in those seeking new volunteers. There will be no charge for non-profits to set up recruitment booths at the free fair, which will run 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fluvanna County Community Volunteer Coordinator and the Fluvanna Leadership Alumni Group, which are organizing the event, plan a wide variety of fun and educational activities throughout the day, designed to attract a large crowd. Those who are interested is exhibiting or sponsoring the event can get more information and sign up here .

It's time! Reserve your Community Garden plot today!

Sign up for a garden plot by submitting a Garden Plot Form. Garden plots are assigned on a first come, first served basis. If no plots are available in the garden, you will be put on a wait-list and notified when one becomes available. There are 97 (10ft. x 15ft.) garden plots for an earlybird fee of $45.00 per year. $50.00 after February 15, 2020. There is also public access to water and other available resources.

Virginia Master Naturalists – Rivanna Chapter

Join a Master Naturalist for a hike on the second Saturday of each month at 10AM. Check this spot or your Parks and Rec Program Guide for the meeting place.

Fluvanna Master Gardeners

If you're new to gardening or just want a refresher, the Fluvanna Master Gardeners are offering a free class to the public: So You're Thinking About a Garden - Basic Gardening 101 by Mary Stickley Godinez (owner of Countryside Farm and Nursery). Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 2:30-4:00 PM at the Fluvanna Public Library. Please join us. For more information on the Fluvanna Master Gardeners, visit www.fluvannamg.org .

click on photo above for more information

Fluvanna County Arts Council

Join us on February 8, 2020 at 7:30 as the Fluvanna Arts Council Presents a performance by Odyssey of Soul - Gospel of Soul: Race & Religion: A Circle Broken

Back by popular demand, musician and educator Horace Scruggs and his band bring their layered harmonies and soulful delivery for another unique "learning and listening" concert. Through commentary and live performance, Scruggs explores the ways in which music, race, and religion influence and inform one another.

County Calendar

A comprehensive listing of County Activities, including Board of Supervisors & Planning Commission, for the next two weeks .

Legend:

BOS = Board of Supervisors |

County Calendar on the Website

Parks & Rec Program Guide

Parks & Rec Class Calendar

Active Older Adults

February Calendar

Fri, Jan 31

(PR) 1:30pm Pickleball @ Carysbrook Sports Complex
(PR) 4:30pm - First day of Intermediate Horseback riding @ Equus Spring Farm

Sat, Feb 1

(PR) Young Ladies' Valentine Ball registration deadline
(PR) 6:00pm - Pickleball @ Carysbrook sports Complex

Sun, Feb 2

(PR) No New Activities

Mon, Feb 3

(PR) 10:00am - Cunningham Active Older Adults

Tue, Feb 4

(PR) 10:00am - Troy Active Older Adults

Wed, Feb 5

(BOS) 4:00pm - Regular Meeting; 7:00pm Budget Work Session
(PR) 10:00am- Fork Union Active Older Adults

Thu, Feb 6

(PR) No New Activities

Fri, Feb 7

(PR) 1:30pm - Pickleball @ Carysbrook Sports Complex
(PR) 6:00pm - 9:00pm - Young Ladies Valentine Dance @ FCMS

Sat, Feb 8

(PR) 10:00am - Virginia Master Naturalist Monthly Hike meet at Pleasant Grove Museum House Nature room
(PR) 6:00pm - Pickleball @ Carysbrook sports Complex
Fluvanna Arts Council - 8:00pm - Odyssey of Soul Gospel of Soul: Race & Religion: A Circle Broken
(PR) 6:00pm - 9:00pm - Young Ladies Valentine Dance @ FCMS

Sun, Feb 9

(PR) No New activities

Mon, Feb 10

(PR) 6:00pm - First day of Dog training clinic @ Fluvanna Community Center

Tue, Feb 11

(PR) No New Activities

Wed, Feb 12

(PR) 11:00am - Active Older Adults Valentine's Day Dance
(PR) 3:30pm - First day of After School Karate @ Carysbrook Sports Complex
(PR) 4:30pm - First day of Beginner horseback riding classes @ Equus Spring farm
(PR) 6:30pm - First day of Beginning, Canine Good Citizen, Intermediate or Confidence dog class @ Fluvanna Community Center

Thu, Feb 13

(PR) 9:00am - First day of Beginning, Canine Good Citizen, Intermediate or Confidence dog class @ Fluvanna Community Center

Fri, Feb 14

(PR) 1:30pm - Pickleball @ Carysbrook Sports Complex

Sat, Feb 15

(PR) 6:00pm - Pickleball @ Carysbrook sports Complex starting at 6pm

AARP Tax Aide Hours and Locations

Upcoming VHDA Homebuyer Classes at Piedmont Housing Alliance (Click image below for details and to register.)

Business Spotlight

Sweet Art Emporium is a gift shop that specializes in locally crafted fine art, gifts and sweets and offers a variety of art classes and experiences. In February 2020 the shop will celebrate it's one year anniversary with over 45 local artists and 5 Virginia candy makers!