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Living Picks: Week of June 13-19

The Charlottesville Tom Sox (last year’s Valley League champs!) take on the Harrisonburg Turks at the C-VILLE Weekly Ballpark.

Food & Drink

Brewer’s Ball
Thursday, June 14

Enjoy the best that Charlottesville has to offer in local brews (food too!), at a benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. $75, 7-11pm. IX Art Park, 522 Second St. NW. brewersball cville.finestcff.org

Nonprofit

Juneteenth celebration
Saturday, June 16

This annual event commemorates the end of slavery with live music, reenactors and storytellers, a buffet lunch from the BBQ Exchange ($14 per ticket) and more. Free, 10am-4pm. James Madison’s Mont-
pelier, 11350 Constitution Hwy., Montpelier Station. montpelier.org

Family

Tom Sox home game
Thursday, June 14

The Charlottesville Tom Sox (last year’s Valley League champs!) take on the Harrisonburg Turks at the C-VILLE Weekly Ballpark. $2-10, 7pm. Charlottesville High School, 1400 Melbourne Dr. tomsox.org

Health & Wellness

United Way Relay
Saturday, June 16

Runners and walkers (ages 8 and older) should register in teams of four for this two-mile relay race, which has four divisions: family/friends, business/organization, walking and competitive. $30 per person, 7:30am. Albemarle High School, 2775 Hydraulic Rd. united wayrelay.org

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LIVING Picks: Week of May 16-22

Don’t be a chicken: Enter your best recipe in the fried chicken and pie contests for a chance to win a cash prize at the Gordonsville Fried Chicken Festival.

FAMILY
Family Bike Fest
Sunday, May 20

The whole family can enjoy a strider course, bicycle decorating station and bike-handling skill courses for riders of all ages. Blue Wheel Bicycles will provide free helmet and bike safety checks for participants. Free, 10am-2pm. IX Art Park, 522 Second St. 977-1870.

NONPROFIT
Wine and Roses
Saturday, May 19

This isn’t your garden-variety event, with the opportunity to sip local wines while the smell of Thomas Jefferson’s antique roses swirls through the air. Free, 10am-2pm. Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants, 1293 Tufton Farm. 984-9800.

HEALTH & WELLNESS
Superhero Fun Run
Friday, May 18

Costumes are encouraged at this family-friendly 2.5K run or walk. $20 per person with discounts for multiple family members, 6:30-8:30pm. Pen Park, 1400 Pen Park Rd. 970-3572.

FOOD & DRINK
Fried Chicken Festival
Saturday, May 19

Don’t be a chicken: Enter your best recipe in the fried chicken and pie contests for a chance to win a cash prize. If cooking isn’t your thing, you can hang in the wine garden or browse the wares from craft vendors. Free, 11am-5pm. Gordonsville Fire Company Fairgrounds, 301 E. Baker St., Gordonsville. (540) 832-1735.

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LIVING Picks: Week of May 9-15

Designers and vendors featured in this year’s Design House in Wind River showcase the latest in interior design techniques, and offer inspiring ideas for homes. Proceeds benefit the Shelter for Help in Emergency.

FAMILY
Mother’s Day Music Festival
Saturday, May 12

Tandem Friends School hosts its annual Mother’s Day Music Festival featuring tunes, food, drink and activities for all ages. $7 (moms get in free), 2-8pm. Tandem Friends School, 279 Tandem Ln. 296-1303.

NONPROFIT
SHE Design House
Through May 20

Designers and vendors featured in this year’s Design House in Wind River showcase the latest in interior design techniques, and offer inspiring ideas for homes. Proceeds benefit the Shelter for Help in Emergency. $20-45, 10am-4pm every day (extended hours Wednesday and Thursday). cvilledesignhouse.com

FOOD & DRINK
Festival of Cultures
Saturday, May 12

The 15th annual Festival of Cultures features a day of performances, cultural exhibits, crafts and food, with more than 25 nationalities represented. Free admission, 10am-4pm. Washington Park, 1001 Preston Ave. 960-5656.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Crozet Running Trail 5K
Saturday, May 12

Enjoy a scenic run in Crozet as part of the four-race Summer Trail Running Series. $5, 8-9:30am. Mint Springs Valley Park, 6659 Mint Springs Park, Crozet. crozetrunning. com/trail5k

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LIVING Picks: Week of April 18-24

FAMILY
Earth Week Eco Fair
Sunday, April 22

Learn about local environmental organizations and businesses, listen to speakers and enjoy live music, workshops, a book swap and more. Free, 11am-4pm. IX Art Park, 522 Second St. earthweek.org

NONPROFIT
Wordplay
Thursday, April 19

This team-based trivia night includes questions on pop culture, history, literature and more. Audience members are invited to play along and cheer for their favorite team. Annual fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle. $20, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 979-1333.

FOOD & DRINK
Cider-making workshop
Sunday, April 22

Learn how different apple varieties are made into cider, and the importance of orchard “terroir” at this workshop led by Diane Flynt of Foggy Ridge Cider. $35, 3-5pm. Blenheim Vineyards, 31 Blenheim Farm. 293-5366.

HEALTH & WELLNESS
Spring wildflower walk
Saturday, April 21

These five-mile hikes through the woodlands of Monticello to the Rivanna River are a perennial favorite of plant-lovers. The trek includes uphill climbs, so sturdy shoes are required. $20, 9am-noon. Meet at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. 984-9880.

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LIVING Picks: Week of March 28-April 3

Each purchase of a white, pink or red dogwood tree benefits the Charlottesville Dogwood Festival.

Family
Easter celebration
Friday, March 30, through Sunday, April 1

Wintergreen Resort’s annual Easter celebration includes an egg hunt, bonnet parade, craft workshops and egg decorating. Prices and times vary by activity. Wintergreen Resort, 39 Mountain Inn Loop, Roseland. 325-2200.

Food & Drink
Salted honey pie class
Wednesday, March 28

The Pie Chest’s Rachel Pennington will share her secrets of pie perfection in this hands-on class. Each student will make a small pie to take home and bake. Drinks included. $65, 6-7:30pm. The Happy Cook, Barracks Road Shopping Center. 977-2665.

Nonprofit
Dogwood tree sale
Thursday, March 29, through Saturday, March 31

Each purchase of a white, pink or red dogwood tree benefits the Charlottesville Dogwood Festival. $35 for each 4-foot tree, 4-7pm Thursday, 7am-7pm Friday and TBD Saturday. Barracks Road Shopping Center. 961-9824.

Health & Wellness
10th annual Pi Miler
Saturday, March 31

UVA’s Engineering Student Council hosts this 3.14-mile race, which benefits the Patients & Friends Research Fund at the UVA Cancer Center. Prizes awarded to top finishers; food and drink provided after the race. $10-20, 10am. Thornton Hall, 351 McCormick Rd. picatic.com

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LIVING Picks: Week of January 31-February 6

The bikes for refugee program provides gently used bicycles and helmets to refugees who have resettled in our area.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Bikes for refugees
Wednesday, January 31

Donate your gently used bicycles and helmets to refugees who have resettled in our area. Both children and adult bikes are needed. Drop off items from 4-5pm, 2111 Michie Dr. facebook.com/intl.neighbors

FAMILY

Father/daughter dance
Friday, February 2, and Saturday, February 3

Dads, grandfathers and uncles are invited to bring their valentines, ages 5-12, out for a night of dancing, refreshments and a photo booth. $7 city resident couples; $12 non-resident couples; $5 for each additional daughter (RSVP required), 6-8pm. Carver Recreation Center, 233 Fourth St. NW. 970-3260.

NONPROFIT

Oceans of Exchange symposium
Friday, February 2

Indigenous curators, scholars and artists of the Australia-Pacific region come together to discuss the role museum collections play in revitalized indigenous practices, among other topics. Free (RSVP required), 10am-2:30pm. Harrison/Small Auditorium, 160 McCormick Rd. kluge-ruhe.org

FOOD & DRINK

Cider-and-cheese pairing
Wednesday, January 31

This food-and-drink pairing features five Potter’s Craft ciders and five premium cheeses. $30, 6:30-8:30pm. Tilman’s, 406 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 964-0271.

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LIVING Picks: Week of January 10-16

FAMILY

Monticello student art exhibit
Saturday, January 13

Bring the family to view artwork from more than 400 second-graders who visited Monticello last fall. Exhibit opening includes family activities and light refreshments. Free, noon-2pm. David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center and Smith Education Center, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. 984-9822.

NONPROFIT

Hope’s Legacy fundraiser
Thursday, January 11

Print a flier from Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue’s website or Facebook page and show it to your Barracks Road Panera cashier. A percentage of the restaurant’s proceeds goes to the rescue, which fosters horses, donkeys and ponies. Pay what you will, 4-8pm. Panera Bread, Barracks Road Shopping Center. hopeslegacy.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Go Girls!
Monday, January 15

This dance-based fitness and education program for girls age 7-21 meets weekly to promote exercise in a fun and supportive environment. Free, 5:45-6:45pm. UVA Medical Park Zion Crossroads, 1015 Spring Creek Pkwy., Zion Crossroads. go girls.virginia.edu

FOOD & DRINK

Tea tasting
Tuesday, January 16

Learn the proper tea-brewing technique and the correct temperatures for a variety of teas. Includes samples of Kusmi Teas. $30, 6-7pm. The Happy Cook, Barracks Road Shopping Center. 977-2665.

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LIVING Picks: Week of December 20-26

Show your creative spirit by decorating graham cracker gingerbread houses at the Virginia Discovery Museum.

FAMILY

Gingerbread house making
Thursday, December 21

Show your creative spirit by decorating graham cracker gingerbread houses. $15 (includes museum admission for one child and one adult), 4pm. Virginia Discovery Museum, 524 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 977-1025.

NONPROFIT

Gift Forest
Through December 24

Holiday pop-up market features designers, makers and artists from across the area. Free entry, various hours. The Bridge PAI, 209 Monticello Rd. 984-5669.

FOOD & DRINK

Campfire caroling
Friday, December 22

Musician Jan Smith leads guests in singing carols around the campfire. Free, 6-8pm. Devils Backbone Brewing Company, 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland. 361-1001.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

New Year’s Day 5K
Monday, January 1

The Charlottesville Track Club hosts this run that benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia. $25-35, 11am. 5405 Wesley Chapel Rd., Free Union. cvilletrackclub.org

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LIVING Picks: Week of December 13-19

Potter’s Craft Cider will offer 10 ciders on tap as well as a hot, spiced, fortified cider at its wassail event.

FAMILY

Mrs. Claus Invites
Wednesday, December 13

Mrs. Claus and her friends invite kids of all ages to enjoy singing, storytelling, craftmaking and more. Advance tickets required. $10, 4-6pm. Omni Hotel Charlottesville, 212 Ridge McIntire Rd. virginiagingerbreadchristmas.com

NONPROFIT

Bengali cooking class fundraiser
Saturday, December 16

Mahabuba Akhter demonstrates how to prepare authentic Bengali dishes from scratch, and participants will share the dishes they prepare together. $20, noon-2pm. The Haven, 112 Market St. thehaven.org/bengali_cooking_class

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Swimming with Santa
Saturday, December 16

After children participate in holiday cookie decorating and arts and crafts, they can enjoy some swim time with Santa Claus. Dinner and a photo with Santa is included in the price; RSVP required. $15 members; $25 nonmembers, 5-8pm. Brooks Family YMCA, 151 McIntire Park Drive. 974-9622.

FOOD & DRINK

Potter’s Craft Cider wassail
Saturday, December 16

Join in the wassailing fun, which traditionally involves singing songs and imbibing hot mulled cider, to ensure a good apple harvest the following year. Potter’s will offer 10 ciders on tap as well as a hot, spiced, fortified cider. Free entry, noon-7pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 4699 Catterton Rd., Free Union. potterscraftcider.com

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LIVING Picks: December 6-12

The Downtown Business Association of Charlottesville parades local holiday cheer with floats, marching bands, living history performers and more.

FAMILY
Virginia Glee Club Christmas concert
Saturday, December 9

The UVA Glee Club performs seasonal favorites with plenty of opportunities for the audience to sing along. $5-15, 8-10pm. First Presbyterian Church, 500 Park St. virginia gleeclub.org

NONPROFIT
Holiday Heritage Parade
Saturday, December 9

The Downtown Business Association of Charlottesville parades local holiday cheer with floats, marching bands, living history performers and more. Free, 10am. Downtown Mall. downtowncharlottesville.net

HEALTH & WELLNESS
Taking control of stress
Thursday, December 7

This class (part of a series) focuses on the effects of stress—both acute and chronic—on our bodies and health. Learn several techniques for stress management. Free, 1- 2pm. Sentara Martha Jefferson Health & Wellness Center Patient Education Room, 590 Peter Jefferson Pkwy. 654-4510.

FOOD & DRINK
Christmas caroling party
Friday, December 8

While enjoying a glass of wine or hot chocolate by the fire after dinner (included in price), join the UVA Sil’hooettes in singing Christmas carols. $20, 6-9pm. Veritas Vineyard & Winery, 151 Veritas Ln., Afton. veritaswines.com