Thanks to everyone in our community who nominated their favorite businesses. We had over 140 nominations - our most ever! | |
Don’t miss this annual event, and be sure to get your raffle tickets! | |
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2024 SPONSORSHIP SHIRT PREORDERS!
DONATE TODAY THROUGH APRIL 22!
Receive a 2024 Sponsorship shirt when you give a donation of at least $20 to support Second Stage Amherst! Give at least $40 to get 2 shirts, at least $60 to get 3 shirts, etc! There is no limit. Sizes available: Youth: YS, YM, YL, YXL, AXS; Adult: AS, AM, AL, AXL, A2XL, A3XL, A4XL
Thank you for your generous support!
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7 pm April 26, 2024
Court Street Baptist Church,
517 Court St.,
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Nationally known Storyteller Sheila Arnold will do a first-person portrayal of Civil Rights and Voting Activist Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer who rose from humble beginnings in the Mississippi Delta to become one of the most important and powerful voices of the civil and voting rights movements.
Tickets:
- $12 adults
- $6 students
- Free: VCA Passport*
- Pay at the door, cash or checks only; doors open at 6:30 pm.
- Advance tickets available at Eventbrite. Click on button below.
*AGAR is part of the VCA Passport Program for those in the WIC Program. Our performances are suitable for Women and Children over 12; not for infants or small children. For more information, call 434-989-3215 or click on this link below.
https://www.amherstglebeartsresponse.org/passport.html
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Michael Sokolowski Trio
Intrepid Instrumental Improvisation
Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 6-8 pm
Live at
Second Stage | Amherst
194 2nd Street
Amherst, VA 24521
Tickets: (Includes one free cup of coffee, water, or soda from Baine’s Books & Coffee. Food is available for purchase.)
- $12 adults
- $6 students
- Free: VCA Passport*
- Pay at the door, cash or checks only; doors open at 5:30 pm.
- Advance tickets are available at Eventbrite. Click on the button below.
*AGAR is part of the VCA Passport Program for those in the WIC Program. Our performances are suitable for Women and Children over 12; not for infants or small children. For more information, call 434-989-3215 or click on the link below.
https://www.amherstglebeartsresponse.org/passport.html
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Don't miss the Spring Fling at
Andersons Country Market II on May 4th!
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Registration is Now Open!
Guaranteed Race T-Shirt Registration Deadline is Apri 11, 2024
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FUNDAY SUNDAY!
Join Second Stage Amherst for a night at the ballpark! Reserve a ticket through this link to receive a discount compared to purchasing tickets at the window on game day.
For each ticket sold, the Lynchburg Hillcats will donate $4 back to Second Stage Amherst! Please spread the word by sharing this link (games are better spent with friends and family anyways).
The night will feature FUNDAY SUNDAY, free snow cones for first 100 kids, Cinco De Mayo, and more!
Game Starts: 2:00 PM
Gates Open: 1:30 PM
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JOIN US FOR MARKETS TO SHOWCASE LOCAL MAKERS, PRODUCERS, BAKERS, AND CRAFTERS.
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024 9AM-1PM
194 SECOND STREET | AMHERST
FREE ADMISSION!
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VENDOR?
REGISTER HERE OR CONTACT US AT
SECONDSTAGEAMHERST@GMAIL.COM FOR QUESTIONS.
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Saturday, May 11, 2024, 8 to 10:30 p.m.
In the VCCA Hay Barn!
154 San Angelo Dr, Amherst, VA
Join us at VCCA on Saturday, May 11, for SheilaPalooza! — a dance party dedicated to celebrating the remarkable career and retirement of Sheila Gulley Pleasants, whose profound impact has touched the lives of countless artists.
Get ready to dance the night away in VCCA’s beautifully renovated Hay Barn! Enjoy live music by the Deanie Blues Band and sweet treats by Meriwether Godsey.
Let’s come together to make SheilaPalooza! a night to remember as we pay tribute to a beloved member of the VCCA community.
Let us know you’re coming by clicking the button below
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THE MARKET AT SECOND STAGE
TUESDAYS 4-6PM, STARTING MAY 21
The Market at Second Stage will begin another season on Tuesday, May 21! Producers, bakers, makers, crafters, and other interested participants, please complete the vendor application HERE. If you are interested in being a guest entertainer or have market-related questions, please contact us at secondstagemarket@gmail.com.
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13th ANNUAL LABOR DAY WINE& MUSIC FEST !
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31st
12- 6 pm at
Rebec Vineyards
* * Save $ Get your tickets early! Available at the winery or by clicking the button below.
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7 + VA. WINERIES ,
CIDER, MEAD, MUSIC & MORE !
* COME JOIN US FOR A FUN FILLED DAY WITH WINE, MUSIC , ARTISANS & GOOD FOOD! BRING A CHAIR OR BLANKET & RELAX IN THE SHADE WITH A GLASS/BOTTLE OF WINE WHILE LISTENING TO SOME GREAT LIVE MUSIC… SURE TO HAVE YOU UP ON YOUR FEET DANCING!
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32nd VIRGINIA WINE & GARLIC FESTIVAL
OCT. 12th & 13th, 2024
BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY & SAVE $$
BUY TICKETS
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Celebrate the longer evening daylight! Plenty of regular events at Loose Shoe! | |
Trivia Night!
Join Loose Shoe every Thursday evening for 25 random trivia questions, with frequent guest hosts. Click HERE to learn more!
Amherst Craft & Draft Market
Every Friday at 7:00 PM
Pictionary!
First and third Fridays at 7:00 PM
Music Bingo!
Second and fourth Fridays at 7:00 PM
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Loose Shoe Brewing Company is a brewery offering unique, high quality craft beer in a spacious, comfortable taproom and patio.
Hours: Wednesday 3 - 7pm, Thursday & Friday 3 - 9pm,
Saturday 12 - 10pm and Sunday 2 - 7pm.
Deck, RootBeer, Crowlers and Growlers
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CREATIVE KIDS HOMESCHOOL GROUP
TUESDAYS | 2-3PM
REGISTER FOR MARCH BY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28!
Calling all Homeschoolers! Join us on Tuesdays for a fun and educational experience of socialization, crafts, and more. Sign up by the month - and be sure to invite your friends! Advance registration required; $25/student.
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SPONSOR A CLASS OF 2024 SENIOR | VISION BOARD WORKSHOP
HELP US SPONSOR A VISION BOARD WORKSHOP FOR THE CLASS OF 2024!
This workshop will be held this Spring by Second Stage Amherst with the expertise of Andrea Plunkett. With your help, we can make this event FREE or very inexpensive for the Senior class. As these young adults embrace new starts in their futures, we want to support them in dreaming BIG and cheering them on through their upcoming adventures. $30 secures a spot in this workshop for a graduate!
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Amherst Business Mastermind was born out of three ideas: a branding workshop, a business coaching offer, and a desire to network with local businesses.
In-person bimonthly meetings will be held at Second Stage Amherst:
AM Session: 2nd Wednesday - 10AM-NOON
PM Session: 4th Wednesday - 6-8PM
*AM and PM Sessions will contain different content. We would love to have you join us for both sessions!
The annual participation fee during this startup phase is just $200! Those interested in attending morning or evening only may register for the year for $120.
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DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Join our Thursday morning group for a friendly game of Duplicate Bridge in the Community Room! For additional information, please contact Allen Sprinkle at
(434) 841-1469.
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Did you know you can stay up to date on the Board of Supervisor Meetings from the comfort of your home?
Click HERE to watch the replay of the April 16th meeting on YouTube.
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Intro to State Government Contracting with SBSD
April 23 | Noon EST | Register
Navigating Cybersecurity Compliance
April 25 | 12:30 PM EST | Register
Payment Processing
May 1 | Noon EST | Register
First Thursdays with the SBA: Crowdfunding
May 2 | Noon EST | Register
Federal Contracting: Proposal Writing Tips & Tricks
May 7 | 12:30 PM EST | A Virginia APEX Accelerator Event | Register
Success Through e-Commerce
May 14 | Noon EST | Digital Bootcamp Series | Register
GovCon 101: Creating a Capabilities Statement
May 15 | Noon EST | Register
Startup Toolbox: Get Started! (Webinar repeats every 3rd Thursday)
May 16 | 6:30 PM EST | Start-Up Assistance / Register
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Come join our team at CSE!
We have several positions that we are hiring for, including laborers/helpers, certified welders, riggers, ironworkers, mechanics, drivers, and crane operators. Many of these positions are for all four of our locations in Madison Heights, Roanoke, Richmond, and Charlottesville.
Click HERE to apply for one of these positions today, or email your resume and work history to hr@cseonline.net.
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Specials from our Members | |
Members of the community are welcome to visit campus for amazing meals at Prothro, to use our athletic facilities and trails, to use our library, and to stay with us at the Elston Inn. As before the pandemic, guests will need to check in at the gatehouse, but masks are no longer required to enter public spaces on campus. Sweet Briar welcomes you! | |
Thank you to our sponsors! | | | | |
