Local Black domestic worker is spotlighted in new book.

Limited choices

New book sheds light on local Black domestic worker

By Brielle Entzminger

reporter@c-ville.com

Between about 1944 and 1953, Mable Wall Jones was a major figure in the lives of Emily Abel and Margaret Nelson. In addition to cooking and cleaning for their family, Jones cared for the sisters and their three siblings at their home in New York. Until one day, she left.

“We didn’t know much about her,” remembers Abel, a professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. “We remembered her, and we really wanted to know what happened in her life after she left.”

“We wanted to honor her, show that she had been important to us, and that altogether she was an important person,” adds Nelson, a sociology professor at Middlebury College. So the two decided to trace Jones’ story, and write a book about her life.

In Limited Choices: Mable Jones, a Black Children’s Nurse in a Northern White Household, Abel and Nelson piece together Jones’ story, drawing from their childhood memories, discussions with Jones’ descendants, and an interview Jones did with the Ridge Street Oral History Project in 1995. The book shows how Jones negotiated life as a domestic laborer—a job held by the majority of Black women during the 20th century—in both the South and the North, as well as highlights her strong relationships with her family and her impact on Charlottesville’s Black community.

A new book traces the life story of Mabel Wall Jones, who traveled between Charlottesville, where her children lived, and New York, where she was a domestic worker in the 1940s and ’50s.

According to her 1995 interview, Jones was born in Gordonsville, Virginia, in 1909. As a teenager, she moved to Charlottesville and attended the Jefferson School, but in eighth grade she had to leave school to help her widowed single mother support her and her four siblings. When Jones was 20, she married James Jones and they had two sons.

Nelson and Abel’s mother hired Jones to care for the family in Washington, D.C., in the mid-’40s. When the family moved to the affluent white suburb of Larchmont, New York, Jones accompanied them. To spend time with her own children, Jones regularly traveled back and forth between Charlottesville and New York, until she stopped working for the family in 1953.

In addition to the oral history interview, Nelson and Abel pieced together Jones’ story through interviews with her descendants, as well as one of her friends and her pastor. The sisters also received help from Gordonsville-based research group One Shared Story, and Charlottesville civil rights activist Eugene Williams, who grew up in the same neighborhood as Jones.

Dr. Andrea Douglas, executive director of the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, says she appreciates the book’s focus on Black migration and Black labor after emancipation. For many Black people, the North offered little more opportunity than the South.

“You often hear about the idea of migration, and the reasons why people were leaving the South, but you very rarely, especially in this region in particular, understand what the lives of people in the North were,” says Douglas, who wrote the book’s foreword.

“How do we understand a much more national conversation, than just simply limit it to the idea that Black folks moved north as a consequence of violence?” she adds.

After leaving New York in 1953, Jones moved back to Charlottesville. In 1957, she moved with her mother to Ridge Street, and stayed there until 1994, when a tree fell on her house and it had to be demolished. Jones passed away in 1995.

Abel and Nelson hope Jones’ story will not only help readers understand the struggles Black domestic workers faced in the past, but also how they continue to be exploited today.

“We hope that domestic workers get paid better, are recognized, and are supported more,” says Abel. “They do such invaluable work.”

The Jefferson School will host a virtual discussion about Limited Choices with Abel and Nelson on February 5 at 2pm.

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Gordon Sutton has expanded his locally owned fuel business into solar.

Eye of the Tiger

When attorney David Sutton purchased a small Charlottesville oil supplier on the verge of going out of business in 1982, the company had just two trucks to its name—and one had dry-rotted tires. But over the past four decades, Tiger Fuel Company has grown to become one of the largest petroleum distributors in the state. In addition to selling fuel to businesses and homeowners in Virginia and neighboring states, the company runs nearly a dozen gas stations, convenience stores, and car washes across central Virginia.

Last year, the family-owned business made a surprising pivot: It acquired Charlottesville-based solar company Altenergy.

“I’d been wanting to do solar at some of our facilities for a really long time, and had some good friends in the industry who were advising me on that,” says Tiger Fuel President Gordon Sutton. “For years and years, they [said] you could do it just for the feel-good reasons, but it doesn’t make a ton of financial sense. But about three or four years ago, they let me know that had absolutely changed.”

In 2018, Tiger Fuel hired Altenergy to install solar panels at its Preston Avenue and Ruckersville stores. Because the two companies had worked well together, Sutton decided to pursue a partnership, creating the petroleum distributor’s newest branch, Tiger Solar.

Tiger Fuel is now working to bring solar power to the rest of its convenience stores and bulk plants, and will use it for all future real estate projects. It’s also installed electric vehicle charging stations at its Mill Creek store, and plans to add them to more locations.

By transitioning to solar power, the company ultimately aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 45 percent by 2025.

“It’s no question that the fossil fuel landscape is changing,” says Sutton. “If you’re not growing, you’re dying.”—Brielle Entzminger

EZE AMOS

Dave Johnson, founder of Icarus, holds one of the company’s knee braces outside his downtown office.

‘What’s going on in there?’

Strolling along the Downtown Mall these days will lead you past the quaint restaurants and boutiques that have long been associated with the pedestrian drag. But in some corners, that small business entrepreneurial spirit has taken on a more cutting-edge sheen. Icarus sells custom-made knee braces from its sleek office space near the corner of First and East Main streets. Closer to the mall’s east end Skooma opened last year, promising a “boutique” dispensary experience as full marijuana legalization approaches. Its Apple Store-esque decor strikes an entirely different note than the head shops of yore.

Meanwhile, though plenty of traditional office space still occupies the mall’s nooks and crannies, multiple companies have set up trendy co-working spaces, where individuals or small groups can purchase more flexible access to office space. In addition to hosting larger tenants, the CODE Building houses the Codebase co-working space, which could support as many as 200 workers. Vault Virginia, also downtown, rents conference rooms, suites, and a la carte access to individuals and companies alike. And Common House, on West Market Street, offers membership-based entry to its coffeeshop-vibe multipurpose rooms. The times they are a-changin’.—Ben Hitchcock

If you build it…

Charlottesville’s innovators have had an effect on the city’s skyline in recent years. As the area becomes more and more of a hub for entrepreneurship and the tech industry, all those new employees need workspace, and that’s led to major new developments geared toward office space.

WillowTree has been in to its facility in the old Woolen Mills warehouse since last year. The Charlottesville-based software development firm has worked on digital products for big companies like HBO and McDonald’s, and also put together UVA’s COVIDwise app last year. The corp is very much in the process of pitching Charlottesville as a destination for entrepreneurship: “The future of tech innovation? It’s not where you think,” reads WillowTree’s website, above a picture of its new Woolen Mills campus. Checkmate, Palo Alto.

Closer to downtown, Apex Clean Energy has recently moved in to new digs, too. Apex is a renewable energy company, which organizes and operates solar and wind farms across the country. It has projects close to home, as well: last year, then-Governor Ralph Northam announced that the state would buy the output from Virginia’s first onshore wind turbine farm, operated by Apex and located in Botetourt County. The company’s shiny eight-story Garrett Street office building is made of sustainably harvested massed timber, a construction method that limits carbon emissions. Apex says it’s the tallest timber building on the East Coast.

Then, of course, there’s the CODE Building, which now looms at the Downtown Mall’s west end. The state-of-the-art tech tower opened late last year. The building’s upper floors will be rented to large companies—Jaffray Woodriff’s Quantitative Investment Management has already claimed one, and local wealth management firm Investure has moved in to another. In total, the building could bring as many as 600 workers to the mall.—Ben Hitchcock

JOHN ROBINSON

Charity Malia Dinko has created opportunities for women in Ghana through her shea butter business.

Mission driven

Charity Malia Dinko has always had a passion for helping people. After immigrating to the United States from Ghana in 2010, she started sending money back to her hometown village of Worikambo as soon as she landed her first jobs at Walmart and McDonald’s. Making minimum wage, Dinko began to feel like she was not making much of a difference, but soon had a shift in perspective.

“One day I was driving to work, and at the stoplight there was a homeless man begging for money. I only had 25 cents in my car…but God just spoke to me and told me you should give that money to him because that money could add up,” says Dinko. “It got me thinking…whatever it is I can save up and send to my mom, it will help something. It’s better than nothing.”

After earning her associate’s degree, Dinko transferred to the University of Virginia in 2016. She created a micro-loans program to help people in Ghana start their own businesses, but faced challenges keeping it running. While taking classes for her minor in social entrepreneurship, Dinko realized she could start her own business, selling what millions of exploited Ghanian women were already making: shea butter. In 2018, Dinko officially launched Northshea, which pays women in Worikambo a living wage to produce shea butter. Since then, the company has lifted many out of poverty, as well as built a library in the village and sent school supplies to children there.

“The northern part of Ghana is one of the poorest areas…Many [women] don’t have jobs at all, and they’re migrating to the south and [most] end up being abused,” says Dinko. “What we’re doing here is allowing the people to stay home by creating jobs right there.”

In addition to selling raw shea butter from her facility in Ghana, Dinko uses the raw butter to make a variety of whipped body butters with essential oils. Northshea’s products are currently sold at Darling, Rebecca’s Natural Foods, and The Elderberry, as well as on the company’s website.

As her company grows, Dinko plans to improve the schools and health care in Worikambo. And soon, she hopes to get her shea butter on shelves in big-name stores, like Target—the bigger the business gets, the more she’ll be able to give back.— Brielle Entzminger

THE WINEDOWN

WHAT’S DELISH AT LOCAL WINERIES?

WINERY Guide Map

DUCARD VINEYARD

29

HARRISONBURG

81 340

AFTON 64

CROZET 33

STANARDSVILLE MADISON

15

ORANGE

HARK VINEYARD

29 REYNARD FLORENCE VINEYARD HORTON VINEYARDS

GORDONSVILLE

33

CHARLOTTESVILLE KESWICK VINEYARDS

EASTWOOD FARM & WINERY

ZION CROSSROADS LOUISA 53RD WINERY & VINEYARD

64

53RD WINERY AND VINEYARD

2019 Petit Verdot

Rich with notes of dark plums and black cherry, our Petit Verdot is perfect for the winter season. With a strong tannic structure, but a round and velvet mouthfeel, this wine is perfect for enjoying now or aging for a few years! Enjoy the Petit Verdot with roasted lamb, duck confit, or even with a rich dark chocolate cake.

We are open 7 days a week, 11am to 5pm offering our 100% Virginia wine by the bottle, glass and tasting flights. Enjoy your visit at our intimate, meadow-like setting in rural Louisa County. we offer well-spaced indoor and outside seating and customers are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets, chairs and blankets. Children and pets are welcome, but pets must always remain outside of buildings and on a leash. Quality wine, friendly staff at a great escape! Visit our website, www.53rdwinery.com on our operating procedures. Open 7 days a week, 11 am – 5 pm

13372 Shannon Hill Rd • Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 894-5474 • 53rdwinery.com.

DUCARD VINEYARDS

2019 C’est Trop–Whether you are sitting by the fireplace after dinner with friends or savoring that special cigar, C’est Trop is the perfectly paired nightcap. This port-style wine is crafted from 100% Norton and exudes aromas of ripe plum and fig followed by notes of chocolate and caramel. It is balanced with acidity and subtle tannins that are lit by a little bite of spirit. Enjoy! Our uncrowded rural Madison County area has mountains, streams and plenty of beautiful views along scenic back roads. The tasting room is near hiking and biking trails along the Shenandoah National Forest and is a perfect respite after your day out! Enjoy some peace and quiet relaxation in this challenging environment. Sit on our lawns and sip or pick up a bottle or three of our award-winning wines to take home. Reservations available and recommended (especially for Saturdays). No reservation fee or minimum purchase. Walk-ups accommodated on a space-available basis. To order wine for local delivery or UPS shipping, visit our website! Open daily – Mon-Thurs. 12-5 pm Fri. 12-9 pm Sat/Sun. 12-6 pm Saturdays- Music on the Patio (2:30 – 5:30 pm) enjoy a wide variety of artists each Saturday Sunday, February 13th- Valentine’s Brunch: Enjoy a lovely Valentine’s Sunday Brunch catered by Chef Mark Gresge of l’etoile Catering of Charlottesville and featuring the beautiful harp music of Vicky Lee.

40 Gibson Hollow Ln • Etlan, VA 22719 (540) 923-4206 www.ducardvineyards.com

EASTWOOD FARM AND WINERY

2020 Viognier Citrus, apricot, and white flowers like honeysuckle and a hint of jasmine are pronounced on the nose of our 2020 Viognier. It is deliciously dry, lightbodied with low acidity and a clean, floral finish. Pairs great with our Cheese & Charcuterie Board in the tasting room or try it at home with grilled chicken or fish and seasonal vegetables from your local farmer’s market. Virginia is for Viognier! Visit the winery this January! Whether you are seated at a fire pit, on the Veranda or indoors, sit back and enjoy live music on the stage in The Barn on Fridays and Saturdays. We also offer cider (hard & nonalcoholic), s’mores,

paint & sip classes, yoga, events for families and kids, and more. See the upcoming calendar of events on our website for all of the details.

*New* Winery Hours: WednesdaysSaturdays (12-8 PM), Sundays (12-5 PM)

2531 Scottsville Rd. (5 mi from Downtown Charlottesville) Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 264-6727 www.eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

HARK VINEYARDS

2018 Spark *Silver Medal winner 2021 Governor’s Cup Spark is our Bordeaux style blend, comprised of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. After barrel aging for 20 months, you’ll find notes of dried fruit, dark plums and rich earthy spice. Enjoy now, or age for a special occasion! While this wine is perfect to drink on its own during the chilly season, suggested paring for this wine would be roasted duck, paella dishes with chorizo, or even a classic s’more.

Visiting Hark: Hark Vineyards is a family-owned winery focused on the belief that beautiful views and delicious wine can bring people together. We offer two tasting menus, poured as flights for you to take back to your picnic area. Each feature five wines, and provides experience with both the Hark and Jake Busching Wines brands. Our wines are also available by the bottle or glass. We welcome — and encourage — you to bring a picnic and enjoy the experience our estate offers. Some picnic foods such as cheese, charcuterie, jams, crackers, and chocolate are available for purchase in our tasting room. A few important notes: We are a family-friendly property. Children are welcome, but please help us protect the grapes. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are allowed outside, but not in the tasting room. Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on the property. Additionally, Virginia ABC laws prohibit the consumption of any outside alcohol while on our premises. Our grapes love it here. We think you will, too. Hours: 12pm-6pm on Friday/Sunday and 12pm-8pm Saturdays

HORTON VINEYARDS

Dio Resurection In Greek mythology Dionysus, the god of wine, was born of fire and nursed by rain, like the hard burning heat that ripe the grapes and the water that keeps the vines alive. DIO is a unique blend of several red grapes that grow well here in Virginia. For Horton this a resurrection of our founder, Dennis Horton’s vision for Virginia Wine. Although Dennis had passed when we put this dry blend together, the Hortons’s felt his presence as each barrel was chosen. Please enjoy what Dennis knew all along was possible in Virginia. While we have a wide variety of wines to pick from, we offer different themed flights each month to highlight our wine throughout the year! Wine flights, glasses and bottles are available. To ensure time for a tasting please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to closing. Open Daily from 10 am – 5 pm Wednesdays- Wine Wednesday (7-7:30 pm) Join Horton Vineyards live on Facebook every Wednesday at 7pm to learn about a different wine each week!

6399 Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville, Virginia (540) 832-7440 www.hortonwine.com

KESWICK VINEYARDS

2020 Trevillian Red Primarily made up of Petit Verdot, this wine has an expressive nose, showing rich red and dark fruit tones. The palate has great entry with bright red and black flavors, with really vibrant acidity that leaves your tongue salivating. The palate extends towards the back, where you pick up the medium bodied but finegrained tannins, while the finish is quite long and lengthy. Pair this with hard cheeses, braised meat dishes and fatty fish dishes Tasting Room Hours We look forward to continuing to serve all of our wonderful guests this summer during our daily hours of 10am-5pm. We offer first come, first served seating at our outdoor courtyard tables or open seating for those who wish to bring their own blankets and chairs to spread out in our designated lawn area. Wine is available by the flight, glass and bottle, and only our outdoor areas can be accessed at this time. A selection of prepackaged meats, cheeses, crackers, and spreads are available for purchase. Saturday, February 5th- Live music by Tara Mills Band Tuesday, February 8thTasting Tuesday | Sneak Peek Cabernet Sauvignon Saturday, February 12th- Live music by Matt Johnson Tuesday, February 15thTasting Tuesday | Sneak Peek Norton

1575 Keswick Winery Drive Keswick, VA 22947 keswickvineyards.com • (434) 244-3341

PIPPIN HILL FARM & VINEYARDS

2019 Sparkling Rosé Our Champagne-style Sparkling Rosé features both floral and fruity characteristics on the nose and palate with a finish that is creamy with crisp acid. The red varietals lucky enough to find their way into our Sparkling Rosé are treated like our white wines: fermented and aged in stainless steel before receiving carbonization. Truly one of our most popular wines, this Sparkling Rosé is worthy of celebrating any special occasion, including (sometimes) the fact that it’s only Tuesday. **Sip, Stroll, Sample, Savor**: Join us on the Hill for our newest Estate tour and wine tasting experience! Join us for a unique, indepth exploration of our wines, vines, and land. The experience starts with a glass of award-winning bubbly and a guided tour of our Estate vines. The tour is followed by an intimate tasting featuring a selection of six exclusive Reserve and Library wines and concludes with our culinary favorites such as our cheese & charcuterie board and seasonal burrata. Make your reservation on our Website! Plan to visit: Pippin Hill is a culinary vineyard in the heart of Virginia’s wine country. There are two types of standard reservations available: Indoor Table or Covered Veranda for table service. Walk-ins are welcome for lawn seating. Reservations via Resy are recommended for Indoor and Veranda seating. Hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 11 am – 5 pm; Friday – Sunday: 11am to 4:30pm Sundays- Live music on the hill! Each Sunday from 1-4 PM, Pippin Hill welcomes local musicians to perform on our Veranda. Check our website for varying artists.

SUNDAY 2/6 MONDAY 2/7

SONG AND STORY

With a remarkable career surpassing 50 years, it’s safe to say that Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot is a living legend. The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee has released over 21 albums, and had his songs recorded and performed by greats such as Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Barbra Streisand. In 2020, Lightfoot released Solo, his first studio album in 14 years. The record features Lightfoot with his guitar performing stripped-down and reimagined versions of forgotten songs he wrote before 2002, when he suffered from an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Lightfoot will perform new releases alongside favorites from his vast catalog at an intimate show that includes behind-the-scenes stories and personal anecdotes. $49-74, 8pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

WONG DOES IT RIGHT

Cory Wong is a Grammy-nominated musical maestro who’s always got something fun up his sleeve. Whether it’s shredding guitar in full hockey gear on a skating rink, or hosting his podcast Wong Notes, his creativity and upbeat presence shine through. Recently, Wong got the chance to flex his acting chops with “Cory and the Wongnotes,” a YouTube variety show full of skits, interviews, collaborations, and music from a full band. As a result, Wong released an eponymously titled album of music from the show, including the rhythmic “Coming Back Around” and horn-heavy “United,” featuring Antwuan Stanley, who joins Wong and his band on tour. $25-28, 7:30pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

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SATURDAY 2/5

TELL ME ABOUT IT STUD

Cuff your jeans, grab your leather jacket or poodle skirt, and take it back to the ’50s for a Grease sing-along party. T-Birds, Pink Ladies, and beauty school dropouts should arrive early for a preshow hand jive contest, where a variety of props, including combs, ribbons, and salon caps, will be available to complete your greaser look. The lyrics will be onscreen to help all you hopelessly devoted fans, and make sure to check out the limited XOXO menu, which includes the Eat Your Heart Out Pizza and other fun dishes. $10, 8pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

WISH LIST

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Wednesday 2/2

music

Irish Wednesdays. Typical Irish fare as well as live Irish music. Free, 5pm. The Pub at Lake Monticello, 51 Bunker Blvd., Palmyra. lmoa.org Music in the Atrium. Weekly live performance with Jim Richardson on vocals and guitar. Free, noon. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org

The Mike Rosensky & Jeff Decker Quar-

tet. Jazz tunes. Free, 8pm. Miller’s Downtown, 109 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. millersdowntown.com

dance

Bachata Fusion Class. Edwin Roa teaches a fun beginner-to-intermediate-level bachata lesson to get the party started. $6-8, 7pm. IX Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. ixart park.org Square Dancing. Enjoy a night of square dancing. All levels are welcome. Free, 12:30pm. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org

etc.

Groundhog Day. Celebrate Groundhog Day with a screening of Harold Ramis’ film starring Bill Murray. $10, 7pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com Met Live in HD: Rigoletto Encore. Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher offers a bold new take on Verdi’s timeless tragedy. $18-23, 1 and 6:30pm. Regal Cinema Stonefield, The Shops at Stonefield. regmovies.com Paramount at the Movies Presents: Groundhog Day. Bill Murray is at his wry, wisecracking best in this riotous romantic comedy about a weatherman caught in a personal time warp on the worst day of his life. $5-8, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Thursday 2/3

music

Music in the Atrium. A weekly performance from Jazz 1-2-3. Free, noon. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org

dance

International Folk Dance. Learn a dance or two, or just watch and listen to the music. Free, 2:30pm. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org

etc.

Arts Underground. Artmaking, drinks, and karaoke inside The Looking Glass. Free, 7pm. IX Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. ixartpark.org Purple: A short documentary film. Filmed in a swing region within two bordering swing states, Purple models what healthy public debate on fault-line issues can look like. Free, 3:30pm. Online. centerforpolitics.org Trivia in the Orchard. Hosted by Katalin Magyar. Free, 6:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com

Friday 2/4

music

Jim Stafford. The American singer-songwriter is known for his ‘70s recordings. $35, 7pm. Wayne Theatre, 521 W. Main St., Waynesboro. waynetheatre.org Michael Clem at Offbeat Roadhouse. A live studio performance that is also broadcast on WTJU. Free, 8pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net Theo Herrin. Live music at the indoor tasting room. Free, 4pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com Wrong Way Johnny. Old school rock ‘n’ roll. Free, 6pm. The Pub at Lake Monticello, 51 Bunker Blvd., Palmyra. lmoa.org

words

Friday Night Writes: A Reading Series

for Emerging Writers. Performing short stories, poetry, and music. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

Saturday 2/5

music

Berto & Vincent. Brunch with lively Latin guitar. Free, 11am. Tavern & Grocery, 333 W. Main St. tavernandgrocery.com Cody Purvis with Eli Cook. A night of country music. $15-18, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesouth erncville.com FarAwaySongs. Live music at the indoor tasting room. Free, noon. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwood farmandwinery.com

classes

Potting Party: Seed Starting Workshop.

A soil-focused gardening class with special attention paid to seed germination and seedling care, followed by a hands-on seeding and potting of your favorite garden veggies. $20, 11am. Fifth Season Gardening Co., 900 Preston Ave. fifthseasongardening.com

outside

IX Farmer’s Market. Over 60 local vendors with fresh produce, prepared foods, artisan goods, and more. Free, 9am. IX Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. ixartpark.org

etc.

Grease sing-along movie party. An interactive, prop-filled sing-along. $10, 8pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter on the big screen. $10, 6pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com Notting Hill. An average bloke and glamorous movie star reconcile their radically different lifestyles in the name of love. $5, 7pm. Regal Cinema Stonefield, The Shops at Stonefield. regmovies.com Pretty in Pink Brunch. Enjoy a special brunch menu during a screening of the classic film. $10, noon. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Cody Purvis with Eli Cook