the parks & rec Mission
We believe that learning and playing are lifelong endeavors and vital to overall health and wellness. Our department is dedicated to providing a variety of quality recreational and leisure opportunities to the citizens of Augusta County.
If you’re looking for a creative outlet, a challenging adventure, a means to stay fit and healthy, or an activity to further your child’s development, you have come to the right place! We maintain several parks and facilities throughout the county that can host a wide range of activities. Our trip offerings take you to amazing places both within our state and beyond.
Join us for a new adventure today! parks & recreation COMMISSION
The Parks and Recreation Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors in recommending policies relating to recreation programming, constantly assessing recreation needs to provide year-round supervised recreation for the citizens of Augusta County. If you would like to contact your commissioner directly, please see the website for more information.
The Commission regularly meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month in the Board Room at the Augusta County Government Center in Verona. The general public is
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to attend. Meeting times can change occasionally, so be sure to check the County Calendars page on the website before you join
Can’t find your activities guide? Whether it has been recycled, chewed by the dog, used to start that woodstove, or thrown away (gasp), we’ve got you covered! We send out an email newsletter that lists programs with upcoming registration deadlines and special announcements! It’s called the Rec Report and arrives every month. Sign up now so you don’t miss out!
http://tinyurl.com/ACPRRecReport
Activities Guide Schedule
Kids’ Test Kitchen**
Ages 5-12
Parents report that kids come home from Kids’ Test Kitchen EXCITED about fresh ingredients and new recipes! Reluctant eaters learn that food is safe and fun! Then, working as a team, they’ll slice, dice, peel, measure and cook until they’ve prepared the finished dish. Class closes with an opportunity to taste the result of their hard work. Participants receive a printed recipe card and the focal ingredient - or a sample of the finished dish - so they can show off what they learned! Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation is encouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own. Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains and legumes. Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe. All food, equipment and instruction is provided and is included in the class cost. Instructor is Kids Test Kitchen facilitator. Register by January 20. **This is now an in-person class
*Please let us know if your child has a food allergy so we can communicate this with our instructor and accommodate this safely.
The Stretch-n-Grow Cheerleading program is designed to teach the fundamental skills needed for cheerleading routines. Participants will learn arm motions, jumps and cheers needed to perform cheerleading skills. The classes will also emphasize the importance of regular exercise as a lifetime habit, as well as teach stretching and exercises to increase flexibility. Each child will receive a set of pompoms and a routine booklet during the first class (cost included in registration fee). Children should be dressed appropriately for exercise. Instructor is Stephanie Taylor. Register by March 19.
Beginning Archery
Ages 12+
Come have fun learning a new sport in the outdoors! This program will teach participants how to properly use archery equipment (bow and arrow) safely. Class will be held rain or shine and involves both indoor classroom time and outside shooting time. Dress according to the weather and wear closed toe shoes. The participants will use a Genesis bow that can be used by all ages; all necessary equipment will be provided. Instructor is Buddy Wagner from Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). Register by May 25.
Government Center-Activity Rm 1 $20/person Saturday May 31 8AM - 12PM #20804-02
Baton Twirling
Ages 3+
This class offers participants the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of baton twirling and will cover basic techniques, novelty tricks and choreography. Participants will learn to twirl recreationally in a safe and inclusive environment, while developing lifelong skills. The sport of baton twirling is a fun and unique art for children of all ages and a great way to teach poise, hand-eye coordination, technique, marching, parades and more. This class will help build self-esteem, encourage teamwork, stay-fit physical fitness, teach sportsmanship, dedication, self-motivation and children will have fun! Instructor is Joey Warren. Register at least one week before start of class.
- 5:30PM
*No class on May 15.
Sporting Clays Learn-To-Shoot
Ages 8+
Never shot clay targets and want to try? Come out to The Flying Rabbit Sporting Clays in Mount Crawford to learn the basics of sporting clay shooting! Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of clay target shooting including safe firearm handling, proper stance and gun mount. Cost includes instruction, gun rental, ammunition and clays. Please dress for the weather (wear layers if possible); class will go on during light rain, but will be cancelled for heavy rain or lightening. All equipment and safety gear will be provided. Any participant under age 18 must have a legal guardian present at all times. Instructor is Danny Harding or Tracy Harding. Register at least one week before start of class.
The Flying Rabbit Sporting Clays-Mount
There is no electricity or running water (port-a-johns are located on site).
Canoeing
*Ages 5+
Paddle down the scenic South Fork Shenandoah River with an experienced and certified guide! Join us for a guided 6-mile float from Island Ford to Riverside Park in Elkton to enjoy long pools, a few riffles for some excitement, good wildlife viewing and a relaxing day on the river. We will meet at Riverside Park, shuttle to Island Ford to put-in and paddle back to Riverside Park! We paddle tandem canoes with two seats. All equipment will be provided including canoes, paddles and PFD’s for all participants. Only one in your party? Let us know during registration and we will make arrangements for you to paddle with the guide or go solo! Instructor is Casey Tucker with Vivid Earth Adventures. Register by June 1.
Elkton, VA
$35/person
Saturday Jun 7 1PM - 5PM #21301-01
*Children under 12 must register with an adult.
**This activity is dependent on water levels.
Rock Climbing
*Ages 8+
Come rock climbing in the George Washington National Forest with a knowledgeable and certified guide! Experience the thrill of scaling vertical cliffs with great views awaiting you from the top. All safety and climbing equipment will be provided; all you need is a good attitude and the ability to hike a mile to the cliffs where we’ll set up the climbing routes. Routes will be geared toward beginner climbers. Exact meeting location and directions will be sent upon registration. Instructor is Casey Tucker with Vivid Earth Adventures. Register by April 27.
Hidden Rocks, George Washington National Forest **$50/person
Sunday May 4 1PM - 6PM #21302-02
*Children under 12 must register with an adult.
**There will be an additional $10 fee if you would like to be picked up at the Augusta County Government Center for transportation to the rock climbing location.
All About Reverse Mortgages
So you’ve heard about reverse mortgages but not sure how they work? In this class participants will learn fact verses fiction, the history of reverse mortgages and more. This is an informational class only and is designed to be a safe, non-threating way to get information on reverse mortgages. Instructor is Diana Sample of ALCOVA Mortgage. Register at least one week before the start of class.
Government Center-Activity Rm 3
Thursday Mar 20 10AM - 11AM
Government Center-Activity Rm 1
Thursday May 8 10AM - 11AM
*Spanish interpreter available on request
Home Buying Made Simple
This class will cover everything you need to know when it comes to buying a home, whether it’s your first or retirement home. We will cover credit scores and history, loan programs, down payment assistance and more. This program will walk through the steps of the home buying process and the details to think about before you make the decision to purchase a home. This is an informational class only and is designed to be a safe, non-threating way to get information on important home buying topics. No loan plans can be discussed during the class. A real estate agent will be present. Instructor is Diana Sample of ALCOVA Mortgage. Register at least one week before the start of class.
Government Center-Activity Rm 3
Tuesday Apr 15 6PM - 7PM #20226-03
Saturday Jun 21 5PM - 6PM #20226-07
*Spanish interpreter available on request
Community Education
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This program will prepare each person to take the required FAA knowledge exam for the private pilot license. It is also a great way to learn more about flying, airports, weather and airplanes even if you are not interested in pursuing a private pilot license. Those who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate and endorsement enabling them to take the knowledge exam. Instructor is Mike Canfield. Register by February 24.
Eagles Nest Airport, Waynesboro
Monday, Wednesday and Friday Mar 3 - Apr 25 6PM - 8:30PM
NRA Home Firearm Safety/Double A Tactical Basic Firearms Course *Ages 18+
This is a five-hour course for safe gun handling that is conducted in the classroom only. Students are taught NRA’s three rules for safe gun handling, primary causes of firearms accidents, firearm parts, how to load and unload certain action types, ammunition components, cleaning, care, safe storage of firearms and ammunition and the benefits of becoming an active participant in the shooting sports. Students will receive a course completion certificate. Safety comes before all else. This class will meet requirements for the Virginia Concealed Carry Permit. Instructor also has extensive knowledge of the Criminal and Civil Liabilities pertaining to CCW Permit holders while carrying concealed and if you are forced to defend yourself with your firearm. Please do not bring guns to class. Instructor is Jim Wood, NRA Certified Instructor. Register at least one week before start of class.
Government Center-Activity Rm 1
*Only individuals 21 and older can apply for the Concealed Carry Permit.
Utah Nonresident Concealed Carry Permit
The Utah Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) is one of the most sought-after permits because with it law-abiding citizens may legally carry a firearm concealed in 39 states. The Utah CFP course is classroom based and taught by NRA certified & Utah BCI certified instructors. Course instruction includes the following topics: Utah criminal and traffic code, U.S. federal firearms regulations, BCI administration policy, practical and legal considerations and more. Although this is NOT a live fire course and range time is not required, participants are encouraged to cultivate their marksmanship skills by scheduling one-on-one firearms training at the range with a qualified instructor. Class cost includes a course completion certificate, instruction on obtaining your FBI fingerprinting (which is required by the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification) and passport photo service to help expedite the submitting of your application. Each course participant packet contains course handouts of material covered, a blue FBI fingerprint card and a Utah Non-Resident CFP application. Any U.S. citizen may apply for a non-resident Utah CFP after taking this required course. Before applying for the Utah CFP, you must obtain a concealed carry permit from your home state. Once applying for the Utah CFP a criminal background check will be conducted. Please do not bring guns to class. Instructor is Jim Wood, NRA & Utah BCI Certified Instructor. Register at least one week before the start of class.
Tuesday Mar 4 5:30PM - 7PM
#50216-09
Tuesday May 6 5:30PM - 7PM #50216-06
Ages 21+
AARP Smart Driver Ages 50+
AARP Smart Driver is a driver improvement course specially designed for motorists age 50 and older to help drivers refine existing skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques. Graduates of the course may be eligible to receive a discount on their auto insurance premiums (check with your insurance agent to determine eligibility). Instructor is Kati Mole from AARP. AAPR Members please bring your membership card to class, as this will be checked upon arrival. Register at least one week before the start of class.
There will be a 30-minute lunch break. Feel free to pack a lunch; there are snack and drink vending machines on the premises.
Medicare Workshop
Ages 25+
Have you found that choosing the right Medicare coverage for you can be overwhelming? Whether you have Medicare or are trying to understand the various parts, we can help! During this educational session you will learn about: parts of Medicare A, B, C and D, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage and when to enroll in Medicare. All of your questions will be answered to help you have a better understanding of Medicare. Now is the time to consider all your options. Making an informed Medicare choice is empowering. This is an informational workshop only and is designed to be a safe, non-threating way to get information on important Medicare topics. No Medicare plans can be purchased during the workshop. Instructors are Paul Pellicane of Pell Insurance Solutions and Charles Dumaresq of Dumaresq Insurance Associates. Register at least one week before the start of class.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Ages 60+
Slow, controlled movements build strength, improve balance, free up stiff joints and relieve stress. Class techniques are taught by a certified instructor and are safe, effective and recommended for older adults and those diagnosed with arthritis, fibromyalgia, scleroderma or spondylitis. Participants should wear comfortable, appropriate footwear with a non-slip sole. Instructor is Ann Gross with Valley Program for Aging Services. Register at least one week before the start of class.
Government Center-Activity Rm 2 and 3
Tuesdays Mar 4 - Apr 8
Tuesdays Apr 22 - May 27
- Pre-registration Required
- 4PM
Tuesdays Jun 10 - Jul 15 3PM - 4PM
A Matter of Balance
Ages 60+
This award-winning program is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. Participants will learn to set realistic goals for increasing activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors and promote exercise to increase strength and balance. Instructor is Ann Gross with Valley Program for Aging Services. Register by March 10
Government Center-Activity Rm 1 Free - Pre-registration Required
Mondays Mar 17 - May 5 2:30PM - 4:30PM #20605-01
Open Forum - Introduction to Dementia Support
Ages 18+
This thing called care support is different for everyone and yet the same in many aspects. Consider this an opportunity to bring your questions and experience being a care supporter to someone with a diagnosis of some form of dementia. Most importantly this is an opportunity to see you are not alone in this thing we call dementia. Instructor is Sharon DeBoever. Register by March 13.
Government Center-Activity Rm 1 Free - Pre-registration Required
Thursday May 20 10AM - 11AM #20203-07
Care Giving or Care Supporting - There is a Difference Ages 18+
As a caregiver, we often get caught up in things that seem to matter more to us than the person who has a diagnosis, especially in some forms of dementia. Have you ever asked yourself why? Maybe it is time to. Come learn to “pick your battles” and stop thinking when things happen it reflects back on your care ability. We all do the best with what we have in the moment. Instructor is Sharon DeBoever. Register by April 10.
Government Center-Activity Rm 1 Free - Pre-registration Required Tuesdays Apr 17 10AM - 11AM #20203-08
The Roller Coaster of Grief with Dementia Ages 18+
Grief is often thought of as something that occurs related to the death of an individual. In the case of a diagnosis of some form of dementia, or any terminal disease for that matter, it actually feels like a roller coaster and begins long before the individual departs this world. Managing that can be overwhelming. This class addresses handling those ups and downs and how to have a smoother ride. Instructor is Sharon DeBoever. Register by June 11.
Government Center-Activity Rm 1
- Pre-registration
Wednesday Jun 18 10AM - 11AM #20203-09
High Knob Fire Tower Hike Ages 50+
Enjoy the afternoon being with other seniors who like movement and outdoor fun as you take in the gorgeous views and learn about outdoor safety. Come join Wild Guyde Adventures as our guide Lester Zook leads this hike, which is paced and scaled to be age-appropriate. Register by April 17.
George Washington National Forest $30/person
Thursday Apr 24 1PM - 5PM #20610-01
*Participants will be given driving directions to the activity meetup closer to the date.
John Marshall House Ages 50+
Listed on the National and Virginia Historic Registers, the John Marshall House has undergone remarkably few changes since Marshall’s lifetime. The house contains many original Marshall family pieces and the largest collection of Richmond made federal furnishings. Your guided tour of Marshall’s home will remove you from the bustling 21st century urban center of downtown Richmond into a time when the river city was just beginning to flourish as the new Capital of Virginia. Lunch will be on your own at Secret Sandwich Society. Fee includes guided tour and transportation. Register by February 25.
Richmond, VA
$50/person
Thursday Mar 13 8:15AM - 2:45PM #20601-32
Cotton Patch Gospel Swift Creek Mill Theatre Ages 50+
The final work of the late, great Harry Chapin moves the gospel stories of Matthew and John to rural Georgia and tells them with a classic American-roots score. The actors play the bluegrass instruments and sing Chapin’s story-telling songs and gospel truths prevail. Fee includes lunch, show and transportation. Register by March 3.
Colonial Heights, VA
$95/person
Wednesday Mar 19 10AM - 7:15PM #20601-33
Lynchburg Museum Ages 50+
Explore the rich history of Central Virginia at The Lynchburg Museum at the Old Court House. The museum shares stories about the people and fascinating events that shaped the region. Exhibits include antique toys, military items from all wars, fine art, furniture and silver made in Lynchburg, costumes, historic photographs, sports and music memorabilia, three media programs and much more. Enjoy lunch on your own at Macado’s. Fee includes tour and transportation. Register by March 5.
Lynchburg, VA
$30/person
Thursday Mar 20 9:15AM - 2:45PM #20601-34
Pope-Leighey House
Ages 50+
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House stands as a classic example of Usonian architecture, a style intended to be both affordable and distinctly American. Owned now by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Usonian-style house is nestled within a small wooded grove in the National Capital Region. After the tour, enjoy lunch on your own at El Paso Mexican Restaurant. Fee includes guided tour and transportation. Register by March 10.
Alexandria, VA
$55/person
Friday Mar 28 8AM - 4PM #20601-35
Exhibition Coal Mine Ages 50+
Ride through the dark passages of a vintage coal mine. The guides are veteran miners and provide first-hand accounts of the daily responsibilities and travails of past and present day miners. In addition to the mine, you will get to tour the period coal camp buildings situated throughout the grounds. Lovingly restored, the Coal Company House, Superintendent’s Home, Pemberton Coal Camp Church and the Helen Coal Camp School give visitors a true representation of the early 20th century coal camp life. Enjoy lunch on your own at Bob Evans. Fee includes tour and transportation. Register by March 11.
Beckley, WV
$70/person
Thursday Apr 3 7AM - 4:30PM #20601-36
Wilton House Museum Ages 50+
Come explore a uniquely Virginian story at Wilton House Museum. Nine furnished rooms inside a stunning example of Georgian architecture trace the lives of the men, women and children that called Wilton home. Lunch will be on your own in Carytown. Fee includes guided tour and transportation. Register by April 1.
Richmond, VA
$45/person
Wednesday Apr 16 9AM - 3PM #20601-37
Paint Bank Ages 50+
Enjoy a scenic drive to this diamond in the rough. In Paint Bank you will discover a different world – a step back in time that most can only imagine or read about in novels. Hidden away in the Alleghany Mountains between Potts Mountain and Peters Mountain in Craig County, this tiny town boasts more buffalo than it does people. Lunch is on your own at the Swinging Bridge Restaurant. Fee includes transportation. Register by April 24.
Paint Bank, VA
$30/person
Thursday May 8 9AM - 4:30PM #20601-38
Augusta County in the Civil War Ages 50+
Augusta County played a vital role in the Civil War. Battles were fought here, armies and equipment moved through constantly and County citizens served in countless ways. Amazing and moving stories abound and are part of this day-long tour of nearly fifty sites including historic homes, churches, cemeteries, battlefields and much more. Local historian Mike McCray will accompany this trip as the tour guide. Fee includes transportation. Register by May 1.
Augusta County, VA
$45/person
Thursday May 15 8AM - 5PM #20601-39
Participants should bring a packed lunch.
Route 11 - Part 1 Ages 50+
Back Alley Garden Tour and Tea
Ages 50+
Within minutes of starting the tour you’ll know why people come to Shepherdstown year after year to enjoy the charm of the past while being inspired by today’s gardens. After touring the gardens, view local artists’ paintings, shop at the vendors market, sip tea from fine china and enjoy homemade sweets and savories. Shop in unique merchant settings throughout the town, stocking one-of-a-kind items, as well as fine dining all along the street. Fee includes selfguided tour, tea and transportation. Register by April 14.
Shepherdstown, WV
Whether you prefer to call it Warriors Path, Great Wagon Road, Valley Road, Valley Pike or even Lee Jackson Highway, by any name Route 11 in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley remains one of the most historic, interesting and vibrant roads in America. Of the over seventeen hundred miles the highway covers from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, the stretch from Roanoke to Winchester is one of the very best. Join us on the first in a series of tours celebrating its greatness as we travel north to Middletown and back. We will share stories, see sites and visit several great attractions and museums along the way. Local historian Mike McCray will accompany this trip as the tour guide. Fee includes admission and transportation. Register by April 29.
Middletown, VA
$85/person
Saturday May 17 8:30AM - 4:30PM #20601-40
$62/person
Tuesday May 20 8AM - 5:30PM #20601-41
Participants should bring a packed lunch.
Route 11 - Part 2 Ages 50+
We will be traveling Route 11 both ways as in the Part 1 Tour, but there will be many new stories, anecdotes and additional pull-offs. We will spend a couple of hours at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, see sites such as the Patsy Cline House, Stonewall Jackson House and George Washington’s Headquarters in Winchester. We will visit Smiley’s Ice Cream, stop at Meems Bottom Covered Bridge, the Lodge at Melrose Caverns and Endless Caverns. Local historian Mike McCray will accompany this trip as the tour guide. Fee includes admission and transportation. Register by April 21.
Shenandoah Valley, VA
$62/person
Thursday May 22 8AM - 5:30PM #20601-42
Participants should bring a packed lunch.
Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Ages 50+
Explore the charming birthplace of one of West Virginia’s, and America’s, most renowned authors and social justice advocates. Located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, the Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Museum showcases the home in which the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author was born in 1892. Although Buck spent a great deal of her life in China, the museum celebrates the influence that the home and West Virginia lifestyle had on Pearl and how it shaped some of her major work throughout her life. Lunch will be on your own at the Greenbrier Grille. Fee includes guided tour and transportation. Register by April 21.
Hillsoboro, WV
$50/person
Thursday May 22 7AM - 4:15PM #20601-43
Culpepper Shopping Trip Ages 50+
Let’s go shopping! Our first stop will be at Yoder’s Country Market where you will walk through the front doors and a warm country feel will envelope you and realize that you are not in ‘just any store’. Check out the fresh breads, pies and cakes and shop for gifts, books, crafts and more. On the way out make sure to take in the petting zoo. Our journey then continues to Downtown Culpeper where you will be on your own to grab lunch and enjoy the specialty shops. The final stop on our shopping excursion will be at the Plow and Hearth Outlet and Country store. Fee includes transportation. Register by May 15.
Culpepper, VA
$30/person
Thursday May 29 7:45AM - 5:45PM #20601-44
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival All Ages
Join us as we head to the Hampton Roads Convention Center for the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival (MAQF). The Merchants Mall will feature everything for quilt, fiber, wearable and textile artists as well as the home sewers. In addition, MAQF will present the finest collection of quilt, garment and fiber art exhibitions including quilt and wearable art prize money competitions. Rounding out the event will be workshops and lectures presented by leading instructors along with demonstrations throughout the Merchants Mall. Fee includes admission and transportation. Register by February 11.
Hampton, VA $65/person
Friday Feb 28 8AM - 7:30PM #20701-31
Science Museum of Virginia All Ages
The Science Museum of Virginia has hundreds of hands-on experiences to amaze and inspire you! The traveling exhibition, Towers of Tomorrow with LEGOS® Bricks, features innovative skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia. During your visit you will have the opportunity to see a production in The Dome, the most technologically advanced digital dome theater in the world. Fee includes admission, The Dome production and transportation. Register by February 19.
Richmond, VA
$60/person Friday Mar 7 9AM - 6PM #20701-32
Shopping at Short Pump Town Center All Ages
Short Pump Town Center is a two-level, open-air premier shopping mall in the Richmond, Virginia area. The shopping center offers over 100 choices for some of the best shopping and dining in Richmond, featuring the hottest fashion and beauty brands and the tastiest restaurants available. Fee includes transportation. Register by March 27.
Richmond, VA $35/person
Thursday Apr 10 8:30AM - 5:15PM #20701-33
Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival
All Ages
The award-winning Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival has become an annual rite of spring for the Washington DC Metropolitan area. Transforming the streets of historic Downtown Leesburg, the festival showcases beautiful flowers, plants and landscaping along with the best of gardening and outdoor living products and services. With a landscape display contest, three stages of entertainment, delicious festival food and the Garden Patch children’s area there is something for everyone! Fee includes transportation. Register by April 9.
Leesburg, VA
$45/person
Saturday Apr 26 9AM - 5:45PM #20701-35
Norfolk NATO Festival All Ages
Join in a celebration and appreciation of the NATO Headquarters. Interact with NATO Representatives and explore international heritage with cultural performances, international art, cuisine and craft beers. Come celebrate with the whole family in a European street fair atmosphere in Downtown Norfolk. Fee includes transportation. Register by April 10.
Norfolk, VA
$95/person
Saturday Apr 26 8AM - 6:30PM #20701-34
Gettysburg Battlefield
All Ages
Gettysburg was the Civil War’s bloodiest battle and served as the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln’s immortal “Gettysburg Address”. On our visit to the battlefield we will get a guided bus tour around the property and then you will have time to experience the museum at the visitor center which has 22,000 square feet of exhibit space. Fee includes guided tour, admission to the museum and transportation. Register by April 14.
Gettysburg, PA
$85/person
Saturday May 3 8AM - 9:30PM #20701-36
TRIPS FILL FAST!
Augusta County Parks and Recreation takes a 14-person mini bus on most of our trips. To have the best chance of securing a seat on a trip, we suggest registering online or over the phone as soon as registration opens. If the trip is something you really want to take, don’t wait until the register by date since some trips fill quickly!
Glenstone Museum Ages 12+
Glenstone is a place that seamlessly integrates art, architecture and nature into a serene and contemplative environment. The expansiveness of the property, architecture and artwork, all graced by the tranquility of nature, makes you feel that you have journeyed to another world. Fee includes transportation. Register by April 23.
Potomac, MD
$115/person
Thursday May 8 7:15AM - 5:30PM #20701-37
Upper Mattaponi Annual Powwow All Ages
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration! This is the 36 annual Powwow, which will be full of spirited dancing, drumming, military tribute and more. This is a significant cultural event that celebrates the Native American heritage and traditions of the Upper Mattaponi Tribe. Fee includes transportation. Register by May 8.
King William, VA
$80/person
Saturday May 24 9AM - 6:30PM #20701-38
DC Sightseeing Lunch Cruise All Ages
Experience unparalleled sightseeing from the comfort of your cruise aboard the Spirit of Washington, where every landmark is a picture-perfect backdrop to your unforgettable journey. As you enjoy a buffet lunch, you will get to see the U.S. Capitol, National Harbor and the Washington Monument. Fee includes cruise, buffet lunch and transportation. Register by February 1
Washington, DC
$175/person
Friday May 30 7:45AM - 5PM #20701-39
Graves Mountain Music Festival
All Ages
This annual festival is known for growing local Virginia bands. The lineup this year will include Red Camel Collective & Heather Berry Mabe, Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike finishing the night will be Junior Sisk. Fee includes admission and transportation. Register by April 16.
Syria, VA
$105/person
Saturday May 31 12:30PM - 11:30PM #20701-40
Great Falls Park
All Ages
Explore one of the nation’s first canals, see the Great Falls of the Potomac or enjoy a hike. Come with us to experience gorgeous scenery, rolling rapids and miles of nature to explore. Lunch will be on your own at the Blue Iguana. Fee includes transportation. Register by May 22.
Potomac, MD
$45/person
Thursday Jun 5 7AM - 4:30PM #20701-41
Noah - Sight and Sound Ages 5+
Returning for one season only, this landmark production takes you on board one of the world’s best-known voyages as live animals fill the stage and aisles. Set sail inside the enormous ark as this extraordinary story comes to life in this special 30th anniversary season! Fee includes lunch at Plain & Fancy Farm, show and transportation. Register by April 7.
Ronks, PA
$220/person
Saturday Jun 7 7:30AM - 11:30PM #20701-42
Norfolk Botanical Gardens All Ages
With over 60 different gardens to explore, they have something for every season and every taste. Upon arrival, we will take a narrated boat tour about the gardens. Some of the gardens highlight styles from different parts of the world, while others focus on one particular type of plant. After the boat tour, you will have time to explore the gardens on foot. Fee includes boat tour, admission and transportation. Register by April 15.
Norfolk, VA $85/person
Wednesday Jun 11 7:30AM - 6:30PM #20701-43
Fly Fishing Ages 10+
Let’s Go Fly Fishing – 10 and 2, 10 and 2, get into the rhythm of fly fishing. The Let’s Go Adventures staff will introduce you to the basics including how to select a rod and reel combo, knot tying and selecting the right fly for conditions and species. You will practice the different types of casting techniques and then get your flies wet as we try to catch your first fish. All equipment is provided, except for wading gear. Please bring waders or clothing and shoes that are appropriate for getting wet, as well as clothing to change into after the program. Fee includes transportation. Register by May 29.
Seven Bends State Park-Woodstock, VA $30/person Friday Jun 13 9:45AM - 5:15PM #20701-44
*A valid VA Fishing License is required for each participant 16 and older.
OVERNIGHT TRIP!
Lancaster Show Trip & Dutch Country
Ages 18+
The spectacular Sight and Sound Theater featuring the show Noah is the centerpiece of this 3-day, 2-night trip to Lancaster Pennsylvania. With a catastrophic storm on its way, Noah is given a monumental task - build a boat big enough to save his family from a flood that will cover the entire Earth! Set sail inside the enormous ark as this extraordinary story comes to life in this special 30th anniversary season! We will also learn the Amish traditions and practices at the Amish Experience and visit the quaint marketplace of Kitchen Kettle Village. Fee includes admission to shows, four meals, hotel accommodations and charter bus transportation. Register by May 20, 2025.
Lancaster, PA
Tuesday - Thursday Oct 21 - Oct 23, 2025
$75/person, non-refundable deposit due upon registration; balance due July 18, 2025.
AUGUSTA SPRINGS PARK
• 201 Augusta Springs Rd, Craigsville, VA
• Amenities: picnic shelter, walking trail, playground, basketball court
PARK
• 1648 New Hope-Crimora Rd, Crimora, VA
• Amenities: picnic shelter, walking trail, playgrounds
CRIMORA PARK - SOUTH RIVER ACCESS
• 1624 New Hope-Crimora Rd, Crimora, VA
• Amenities: river access, fishing
DEERFIELD PARK
• 59 Marble Valley Rd, Deerfield, VA
• Amenities: picnic shelter, walking trail, playground, basketball court, and volleyball net
DOOMS CROSSING - SOUTH RIVER ACCESS
• 31 Dooms Crossing Rd, Waynesboro, VA
• Amenities: river access, fishing
STUARTS DRAFT PARK
• 96 Edgewood Ln, Stuarts Draft, VA
• Amenities: picnic shelter, walking trail, playground, baseball fields, soccer fields, pool, performance stage
NATURAL CHIMNEYS PARK & CAMPGROUND
• 94 Natural Chimneys Ln, Mt. Solon, VA
• Amenities: seasonal camping, picnic shelters, walking and hiking trails, playground, performance stage, pool, volleyball net, basketball court, fishing (seasonal), river access (seasonal)
THE TRAILS AT MILL PLACE
• 68 Centerview Dr, Verona, VA
• Amenities: picnic shelter, walking trail, fishing
CRIMORA
Looking for a nice spot to hold a picnic, family get-together or a cookout? The Parks & Recreation Department provides 8 reservable picnic shelters at locations throughout the county. Shelters may be reserved for dates between April 1 and October 31, 2025. Shelter reservations for the 2025 season open on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Reservations may be made online, by phone or in-person at the Parks and Recreation Department office in the Augusta County Government Center in Verona. Our phone number is 540-245-5727.
To learn more or reserve your picnic shelter online, please visit us at: https://tinyurl.com/tjanpa7v
CANCELLATION POLICY & REFUNDS
• Should a cancellation be made at least 2 weeks prior to date of reservation a $10 per shelter cancellation fee will be deducted and the balance will be refunded. Any reservation canceled less than 2 weeks from rental date will not receive a refund.
• Any requests for a refund due to emergency, illness, family death, etc. must be received in writing for review within 5 business days of cancellation date.
Campground Opens: May1
Memorial Day Weekend: May 23-26
Pool Open: Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend
Hall of Fame Jousting Tournament: June 14
Red Wing Roots Music Festival: June 20-22 ( www.redwingroots.com )
Fourth of July: July 4-6
Natural Chimney’s Jousting Tournament: August 16
Labor Day Weekend: August 29-September 1
Grindstone Trail Running Festival: September 19-21 ( www.grindstone.utmb.world )
VA State Jousting Tournament: November 2
Campground Closes: November 2
The Campground will be closed to the public on the following dates: June 15-25 | July 17-21 | September 16-22 | October 2-6
The 2025 Camping Season
May 1 - November 2, 2025
Online reservations will open for the 2025 camping season on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10AM at www.naturalchimneys.net
Telephone and In-person camping reservations open Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10AM.
2025 Basic Camping Fees
BASIC CAMPING FEES
DISCOUNTS
Stays of 7 or more consecutive nights (maxium stay of 14 nights) 15% off 15% off N/A
*Additional VA state sales tax of 5.3% will be applicable to all camping fees.
Camping for 2025
Our campground is designed and managed for family-style camping and we encourage campers to consider this when making plans to camp at Natural Chimneys.
Site-load capacities are:
8 people per site/per night
1 RV, trailer, or pop up camper and one tent allowed per site
2 parked vehicles (in addition to the camping unit/rig) per site
2 tents allowed on sites with no RV, trailer, or pop-up
Please note: there is a two-week (14-night) time limit for all reservations, this includes the use of our camper storage program.
Reservations:
• Reservations are made by specific campsite.
• Payment of the full camping fee is required when making a reservation. We accept cash, check or credit card. (Visa, Mastercard, or Discover)
• Only campers who will be staying on a camp site may make the reservations for that site and only one site can be reserved per household per day.
• Reservation check-in time is 2:00 pm and check-out time is 12:00 noon.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
• Should a reservation be cancelled more than 48 hours prior to check-in, a $5.00 per night administrative fee will be deducted and the balance will be refunded. Refunds on payments originally made by cash and check will be refunded by check. Any reservations cancelled less than 48 hours prior to check in will not receive a refund.
Transfer Policy:
• Standing reservations cannot be transferred to another date. This change would constitute a cancellation and established fees would apply.
• Standing reservations may be transferred to another available camp site for the same date(s). In such cases no refunds are provided if the new site is of a lesser fee or value.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents’ Day Memorial Day Juneteenth
January 20 February 17
May 26
WEATHER CANCELLATION HOTLINE
June 19
You can get the most recent and up to date activity cancellations, postponements, and scheduled make-ups due to uncooperative weather conditions and forecast by calling 540-245-5727 ext. 4.
REGISTRATION
Participants must register before the start of all programs; you are not considered registered for a program unless payment is made in full. Augusta County Parks and Recreation’s programs have a minimum and maximum number of participants. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first paid basis until a program is full. Once a program is full, ACPR may take names for a waiting list but does not guarantee anyone on a waiting list acceptance into a program. ACPR reserves the right to cancel a program due to lack of enrollment. In such a case, enrollees will be promptly notified of the cancellation. You may register online, by mail, by phone, or in person at our office.
PAYMENT
Payment in full is due at the time of registration, unless the specific activity/trip/program description outlines an otherwise approved payment schedule that includes an initial deposit. You may pay by check, cash, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. Please do not send cash with mail in registrations. All checks and money orders are payable to Augusta County Parks and Recreation or ACPR. A $30 return check fee is charged for all returned checks.
ONLINE REGISTRATION TIPS
You may register for our programs online using WebTrac. Go to www.augustarec.com and click on “Online Registration”. This will take you to our online registration system.
Once you get to WebTrac follow these steps:
Step 1: Sign in with your user name and password or create a new account. If you can’t remember your login details, just click “Need your username/password?” and your information will be sent to the email address associated with your account.
Step 2: Find the activity you desire, check for additional information and availability, then register!
Note: after clicking the shopping cart icon to register for an activity, a window will appear at the bottom of your screen. Click on “Enroll Now” and you will be taken through the payment process.
REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS
Full refunds will be given if Augusta County Parks and Recreation cancels a class, program, trip, etc. With any registration cancellation, a $10 cancellation fee will be retained (or the full fee if less than $10).
For activity and class programs (non-trips), refunds will be given up until 5 business days prior to when a program begins, minus the $10 cancellation fee. If pre-purchases have been made, these costs will also be deducted from the refund. No refunds will be approved after this date unless special circumstances warrant.
For all trip programs, no refunds will be given, unless your space on the trip can be filled. If a waiting list exists, ACPR will contact those on the waiting list to try to fill the space(s). If no waiting list exists OR those on the waiting list no longer want to participate in the trip, it will be the responsibility of the participant to resell their space(s) on the trip. In many cases, the department must make pre-purchases; therefore, this refund policy is not flexible. Note that the $10 cancellation fee will apply, even if the space is filled.
OVERNIGHT TRIP POLICY
For all overnight trips a minimum of $75 deposit per person is required to reserve your space. Deposits are nonrefundable unless the trip is cancelled by ACPR. If a person from a double/triple room withdraws from the trip or fails to pay the balance, it will be the responsibility of the remaining roommate(s) to pay the difference on the new room rate.
PARTICIPANT STATEMENT & ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Accident insurance is not provided by Augusta County Parks and Recreation for any program participant. Augusta County Parks and Recreation programs require participants to adhere to reasonable rules of conduct and we reserve the right to remove any individual whose behavior violates program standards or creates an unsafe or intolerable atmosphere for other participants.
Participants realize that some activities offered are potentially hazardous activities, thus they should not register and/or participate unless they are medically and physically able. The participant assumes all risks associated with participating in the activity including, but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, and the effects of the weather (including high heat and/or humidity). All such risks should be known and appreciated before registering. Knowing these facts, participants and anyone entitled to act on their behalf, waive and release Augusta County Parks & Recreation, Augusta County, any and all partners, sponsors, officials, volunteers, instructors, coaches, and their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of the participation in the activities offered, even though that liability may rise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the person(s) listed previously.
Participant grants permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion picture recording or any other recording for any legitimate purpose in promoting Augusta County Parks & Recreation. If the participant is under the age of 18, the Augusta County Parks & Recreation employees, volunteers, officials, instructors, and/or coaches will need to be granted permission to authorize medical treatment if necessary.
Augusta County Parks and Recreation is always looking for program instructors to teach a variety of topics for youth, adults, and seniors. Typically, areas of interest have proven to be arts and crafts, dance, music, financial matters, languages, outdoor activities, acting, and fitness or exercise. We are confident that there is more but we may not discover that until the topic is formally included in an offered activity—so share your ideas with us! Please fill out the program proposal on our website at www.augustarec.com to let us know about your special skill, talent or experience you would like to share with the community.
Community Meetings Spring 2025
Review Drafts of the Comprehensive Plan
Please join us for our upcoming community meetings in 2025 to review drafts of Augusta County’s Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan team will present highlights of the drafted plan and ask for your feedback!
The Comprehensive Plan is a farranging and dynamic blueprint that will guide Augusta County’s development and growth over the next 20 years. Developed from community-wide input starting in the fall of 2023, the plan reflects our collective vision for the community, by our community.
Sign up for updates on the process via email or text at www. AugustaCountyVA.gov/e-notices . Choose the category ‘County Projects’ or the topic ‘Comprehensive Plan.’
Learn more about the Comprehensive Plan at www.AugustaCountyVA.gov/CompPlan .
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n Available for various uses
540-245-5619 • staff@AugustaVABusiness.com
Augusta Small Business Loans available up to $20,000 with terms of 1–5 years.
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WWW.AUGUSTAVABUSINESS.COM
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Tax-Aide volunteers will offer free and confidential Federal and Virginia income tax preparation and e-filing February through midApril at the Augusta County Government Center in Verona. Any person, of any age, may use this service and you do not need to be an AARP member. This Tax-Aide site serves Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro.
Appointments will be required.
Location Smith’s Room East at the Augusta County Government Center in Verona. A Tax-Aide flag will be at the building entrance.
Dates Beginning on February 4 through April 10, 2025 – days vary each week –8:00 am to 3:30 pm. The last appointments will be April 10, 2025.
Appointments
Appointments Required. Call 540-416-1399 on or after January 20, 2025 to make an appointment.
What To Bring Picture ID, Social Security cards for everyone on the tax return, prior year tax return, and all Federal and Virginia tax forms such as W-2, 1099-R, 1099-INT, SSA-1099, a voided check (for direct deposit), etc.
Other Info Some types of income or more complicated tax returns are beyond the scope of the program and cannot be prepared.
MARCH
March 1
APRIL
April 1
MAY
May 1
JUNE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
IMPORTANT DATES
Last day to renew Business License for 2025
Last day to file for Real Estate tax relief
Last day to file/pay 2024 State Income Tax returns
1st Quarter 2025 VA State Estimated Income Tax due Last day to file Personal Property Tax returns
June 5 2024 First half Real Estate Taxes Due
June 15 2nd Quarter 2025 VA State Estimated Income Tax due
SEPTEMBER
September 15 3rd Quarter 2025 VA State Estimated Income Tax due
NOVEMBER
November 1
DECEMBER
December 5
December 31
Last day to enroll new parcels into land use program
2025 Second Half Real Estate Taxes due 2025 Personal Property Taxes due 2025 Mobile Home Tax due
Last day to revalidate land use applications for 2026
Last day to revalidate land use parcels
Late payment penalty applies. Applications sent by mail must be postmarked on or before Dec. 31.
NOTICE TO AUGUSTA COUNTY RESIDENTS: STATE AND LOCAL TAX RETURNS
Your State Income Tax return and Tangible Personal Property return must be filed by May 1, 2025 with Commissioner of the Revenue. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. at the Augusta County Government Center.
All Taxpayers are required to file a local tangible personal property return by May 1, 2025. All of the following property, if owned January 1, 2025, must be reported: Automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, mobile homes, campers, boats, trailers, aircraft, business equipment, business furniture and fixtures, machinery and tools. A late filing penalty will apply to all returns not filed by May 1.
If you have questions, do not hesitate to call our office at 245-5640. We will mail our personal property forms around the middle of March. PLEASE BRING OR MAIL BACK THE PERSONAL PROPERTY FORMS SENT TO YOU BY MAY 1ST.
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
AUGUSTA COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER VERONA, VA 24482
Looking for a CAREER in Fire-Rescue?
Augusta County is always looking for new candidates to make a CAREER change to Fire-Rescue! Are you interested in having a career with Augusta County FireRescue? Paid Training, Salary Incentives and Advancement Opportunities!
Visit our Jobs Page at:
https://www.co.augusta.va.us/government/departments-and-offices/fire-rescue/jobs
Need a VOLUNTEER Opportunity?
Augusta County Emergency Personnel work together to provide Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Care to its citizens each year. We are seeking VOLUNTEERS to help the fire depart-ments and rescue squads that serve Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro. There are many ways in which you can give your time/talents for a very worthy cause!
To join a volunteer fire department or rescue squad in Augusta County, contact Minday M. Craun, Volunteer Coordinator for the Augusta County Fire-Rescue System, at (540) 245-5624 x5 or email at mcraun@co.augusta.va.us.
WINTER SAFETY TIPS
BEFORE WINTER STORMS AND EXTREME COLD
Test your smoke alarms!
• What type do you have? Hard wired with battery back up or battery only? Did you know Augusta County has a free smoke alarm program?
Augusta County Residents may be eligible for:
• Free battery only smoke alarms, one per floor, installed by fire or EMS personnel.
• IF your current alarms do not work, or are older than 10 years old.
• However, if you have hard wired alarms, you really should replace them with more hardwired alarms, (but we do not give them away)
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.co.augusta.va.us/government/departments-andoffices/fire-rescue/fire-life-safety/smoke-alarms
Or scan the QR Code
• Prepare an emergency kit for both your home and vehicle to include bottled water, canned or non-perishable food, flashlights, and extra batteries. For more information visit - www.ready.gov
• Snow and Ice
• Shoveling snow can trigger Heart Attacks, shovel in moderation!
• Alternative to shoveling may be to use rock salt or more environmentally safe products to melt ice on walkways, also sand can be used. You can also place a bag of sand in the back of your vehicle to improve traction if you have to go out in the snow/ice.
• Make sure you have snow shovels and other snow removal equipment close and in good working condition.
OUTDOOR SAFETY - APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS
Ready for some outdoor exercise and adventure? Here are a few pointers:
• Winter’s inactive muscles can take only so much strain. Don’t overdo it — build up slowly so you don’t have strains that can put you out of commission for some time.
• Spring’s extra rain and thawing snow can cause normally safe rivers, streams, and creeks to turn treacherous. Even standing on banks can be risky as they can be undercut by rushing water and give in under your weight.
• Springtime is also severe weather time. If the skies look threatening, check to see if a storm watch or warning has been issued before you initiate outdoor activities. If you’re already outside and thunderstorms threaten, go immediately into a building or enclosed vehicle. For tornadoes, go to the nearest safe structure, or the basement or interior first-floor room of your home. If there’s no time to follow these precautions, take cover in a ditch or depression in the ground.
• Ready to do some home repairs? On average, about 145,000 people visit the emergency room each year, because of ladder mishaps.
• Ensure you have a working flashlight and battery-powered radio for spring storms. By taking the right precautions when warmer weather beckons, you and those around you can enjoy a safer, healthier spring.
Augusta County Fire-Rescue (ACFR) is asking for your help in keeping fire hydrants that are close to your home or business clear of snow in the winter and free of weeds and shrubbery in the summer by participating in the Adopt-A-Hydrant program.
TO TAKE PART IN THE
ADOPT-A-HYDRANT PROGRAM,
FIRE-RESCUE ASKS
PROGRAM.
THAT YOU:
• Shovel the area around the fire hydrant after each snowfall. Clear the area approximately three (3) feet around the hydrant as well as a path from the street or roadway to the fire hydrant so that the hydrant is visible and accessible.
• During the summer months, please make sure that the same three-foot path around the hydrant is free of weeds, shrubbery, flowerbeds, etc and can be seen easily.
https://www.co.augusta.va.us/government/departments-and-offices/firerescue/volunteer-opportunities/adopt-a-hydrant
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND BECOME A VOLUNTEER WITH THE MONEY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM!
The Volunteer Money Management Program (VMMP) at Shenandoah Valley Social Services coordinates volunteer services to provide financial management for elderly or disabled clients who need assistance managing their Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The Adult Services unit staff oversee the program. Please call 540-942-6648 or email dsssvss-vmmp@dss.virginia.gov to learn more about becoming a volunteer and making a difference in the community.
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Shenandoah Valley Social Services will accept Crisis assistance applications for security deposits, repairs and replacement of heating equipment runs from November 1, 2024-March 15, 2025. Crisis assistance for heating disconnections or low/emergency fuel will begin on January 2, 2025 and end on March 15, 2025. Please apply online at https://commonhelp.virginia.gov,or by calling the Enterprise Customer Service Center at (855) 636-4370. You can also submit paper applications at 68 Dick Huff Lane in Verona, VA or 1200 Shenandoah Ave in Waynesboro, VA. For any additional questions please call (540) 245-5890.
4-H is open to kids ages 5-18 years-old in Augusta County, City of Staunton, and City of Waynesboro.
What do we offer?
Clubs: We have clubs that meet year-round. They focus on a variety of topics, such as livestock, horses, computer coding, archery, and so much more. Visit our website to see a full club list and information about each one.
Workshops: We also offer a variety of workshops for kids throughout the year that pertain to S.T.E.M., agriculture, the environment, holidays, and more! Check our Facebook page for flyers and information on signing up.
Camp: We attend Junior 4-H Camp each year and are going this year July 7th – 11th, 2025. Junior 4-H Camp is a residential, week-long camp, open to campers ages 9-13, and teen counselors 14-18 yearsold. Registration will be held in early April. Call or email us for more information!
How much does it cost?
Most of our clubs are free to join and our workshops generally cost $10-$15. We never want financials to stand in the way of a kid joining 4-H, so please reach out if you have concerns!
How do I get involved?
Contact us and we’ll get you pointed in the right direction!
Augusta County 4-H Extension Agent: Emmalee Edwards
Email: eaedwards@vt.edu
Phone: 540-245-5750
Facebook: AugustaCounty4H
Website: www.augusta4h.com
Project GROWS (PG) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to grow a healthy community by connecting all people to nutritious foods. We envision a world with an equitable food system where everyone has the access and knowledge to choose, grow, and enjoy foods that support a healthy life.
Join us at one of our farmers markets locations!
Project GROWS is dedicated to increasing community health and wellness by cultivating just and accessible local food marketplaces. Join us weekly throughout the summer at our various market locations to shop local food, meet farmers, and engage in fun activities for the whole family! All Project GROWS Markets locations double SNAP/EBT and accept WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Vouchers.
Waynesboro Farmers Market
May-October, Saturdays 9:00am - 1:00pm Constitution Park 215 West Main Street, Waynesboro VA
Project GROWS Mobile Market
To view our mobile market schedule please visit our website: www.projectgrows.org/market-schedule
It’s back! The 8th Annual Project GROWS Plant Sale and Open House is coming up soon!
This year’s plant sale will include a wide variety of ecologically grown annual vegetables and herbs including heirloom tomatoes, peppers, greens, cucumbers, basil, and more! The plant sale also features select flowers, free and educational activities for both adults and children, farm tours, and light refreshments. Join us on the farm for a family-friendly evening while you pick up all the plants you need to start your backyard garden!
Project GROWS Farm Friday, May 9, 4pm - 6pm 608 Berry Farm Road Staunton, VA 24401
Project GROWS
540-885-3961 or 540-949-6354
ask@augustacountylibrary.org
Check out our website for the most up-to-date information on services, resources, and programming! www.augustacountylibrary.org
And don’t forget to follow us on social media!
Serving you from Locations
Fishersville Library (Main)
1759 Jefferson Highway
540-885-3961 or 540-949-6354
Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat: 10AM - 5PM
Tue & Thur: 10AM - 8PM
Churchville Branch Library
3714 Churchville Avenue
540-245-5287
Mon, Wed & Fri: 10AM - 5PM
Tue & Thur: 11AM - 7PM
Craigsville Library Station
18 Hidy Street
540-997-0280
Tue - Fri: 12PM - 5PM
Sat: 10AM - 2PM
Deerfield Library Station
59 Marble Valley Road 540-939-4123
Tue & Thur: 12PM - 6PM
Middlebrook Library Station
3698 Middlebrook Road
540-885-1008
Tue: 10AM - 2PM
Thur: 1PM - 5PM Sat: 10AM - 2PM
Stuarts Draft Library Station
Broadmoor Plaza, Suite #107 540-569-2683
Tue, Wed & Thu: 10AM - 6PM Fri: 12PM - 5PM Sat: 12PM - 5PM
Weyers Cave Library Station 51 Franklin Street 540-453-4920
Tue: 11AM - 5PM
Wed: 10AM - 5PM
Thur: 11AM - 5PM
Sat: 10AM - 2PM
540-885-3961
