Light House Studios – C-VILLE Weekly

FAMILY

Youth Film Festival
Friday, September 15

The 16th annual Light House Studio Youth Film Festival showcases movies from local students before they hit the 2018 film circuit. $15-80, 6pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 293-6992.

NONPROFIT

Salvation Army telethon
Tuesday, September 19

The fifth annual telethon to benefit the Salvation Army will air on CBS19 and WCHV 107.5FM. Donations accepted, 6-8pm. To donate, go to cvilletelethon.org.

FOOD & DRINK

Cheese-making class
Wednesday, September 13

Hobby Hill Farm Fresh will show you how to make your own mozzarella and ricotta cheese, while you sip a glass of sauvignon blanc from Barboursville Vineyards. $45, 1-2pm. The Market at Grelen, 15091 Yager Rd., Somerset. themarketatgrelen.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Hoos Care Kids Fair
Sunday, September 17

Hoos Care Kids Fair benefits the UVA Children’s Hospital and includes obstacle courses, face painting, balloon animals, a scavenger hunt and other carnival activities. Local entertainers and Children’s Hospital doctors will be featured. Free, 1- 5pm. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd. hooscare.org/hoos-care- kids-fair/

ARTS Pick: Annual Youth Film Festival

Put a child in front of a camera and you might end up with a candid moment that’s viral-worthy and gets grandma tapping on her smartphone. Put kids on both sides of the camera and you’ll gain unique perspectives on society, community and family at Light House Studio’s Annual Youth Film Festival. The film center teaches filmmaking and gives youngsters access to showcases such as the LA Film Festival and far reaching outlets like PBS, CNN and IFC. Past Light House movies have received national awards, including a Peabody, a Gold World Medal at the New York Festivals International Television and Film Awards and a CINE Golden Eagle.

Friday, 8/26. $15-80, 8pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 979-1333.