Tag: Living Picks

Family

Family Day at the film festival

Saturday, November 5

Families and community members of all ages are invited to enjoy a day of film, arts, entertainment and learning. Free, 9am-2pm. Betsy and John Casteen Arts Grounds at UVA. virginiafilmfestival.org.

Nonprofit

S’mores for Camp Holiday Trails

Friday, November 4

Enjoy gourmet s’mores and a special fire dancing performance to benefit Camp Holiday Trails. Camp Holiday Trails, 400 Holiday Trails Ln. $5-20, children under 3 get in free. campholidaytrails.org/smores

Food

Fall harvest winemaker’s brunch

Sunday, November 6

Enjoy a four-course brunch catered by l’etoile’s Mark Gresge; each course is paired with a DuCard Vineyards wine. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. $59, 11:30am. (540) 923-4206.

Health & Wellness

Community Healing event

Wednesday, November 2

The second Community Healing event will focus on grief and loss, and celebrate loved ones who have died. IX Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. Free, 6:30-8pm. harastudio.com

Food & Drink

Fall Foliage Festival

Saturday, October 22

Enjoy live music, hay rides, apple-bobbing and other fall-themed activities as well as a seasonal cider release. Free; 11am-8pm. Bold Rock Cidery, 1020 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford. 361-1030.

Nonprofit

Survivor Support Network training

Friday, October 21

Train to become a member of UVA’s Survivor Support Network to aid survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking and child sexual abuse. Free, 9am-noon. Open Grounds, 1400 University Ave. 243-4889.

Health & Wellness

Warrior Hike

Sunday, October 23

Participate in the inaugural 3.9-mile hike to benefit Warrior Expeditions, a nonprofit that helps veterans transition back into civilian life. $25, free for children 6 and younger with a parent or guardian; hike starts at noon. The Market at Grelen, 15091 Yager Rd., Somerset. themarketat grelen.com.

Family

Meet the Teams Day

Sunday, October 23

UVA sports fans can meet student-athletes on the men’s and women’s basketball teams after the Pepsi blue-white scrimmage, as well as members of the swimming and diving and wrestling teams. Get autographs, pick up schedules and more. Free, scrimmage at 3pm. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd. virginiasports.com.

Food & Drink

Cheese class at Caromont Farm
Saturday, October 15

This class, led by Caromont Farm owner Gail Hobbs-Page, discusses the production of lactic-style bloomy rind cheeses such as Brie, robiola and Camembert. A tasting session follows the class. $125, 11am-4pm. Caromont Farm, 9261 Old Green Mountain Rd., Esmont. caromontcheese.com.

Nonprofit

SPCA Critter Ball
Friday, October 14

A night of dancing, cocktails, food and live and silent auctions celebrates Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA’s 10 years as a no-kill shelter. $250, 5-11pm. Castle Hill Cider, 6065 Turkey Sag Rd., Keswick. caspca.org/2016-critter-ball.

Health & Wellness

Martha’s Market
Friday, October 14-Sunday, October 16

The annual Martha’s Market features more than 80 vendors, and 15 percent of each sale goes to breast health screening programs and women’s health care at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. $10 admission ticket (good for the weekend), free for children 13 and younger. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd. 654-8258.

Family

Pumpkin Painting Parent Survival Night
Saturday, October 15

Parents can enjoy a night out while their little ones paint pumpkins and participate in fun activities. $25 members, $10 each additional child; $30 non-members, $12 each additional child. The Little Gym, 2075 Bond St., Suite 140. 975-5437.