Around Clarke County in November
November
15 The Bumper Jacksons
Barns of Rose Hill, Berryville. $12 advance, $15 at door. The Bumper Jacksons are described as a big, fat party, playing tunes inspired by traditional jazz and old country and paying homage to traditions while crafting their own style. Purchase tickets at www.barnsofrosehill.org.
16 Clarke County Little League Auction
Ruritan Fairgrounds, Berryville. 9am–3pm. Time to clean out your garage and closets and donate items to help the “Give Our Kids Light” project, providing lighting at Little League ballfields. Furniture, electronics, lawn mowers, tools and the like gratefully accepted. Lunch available. For more info, call Charles (Peanut) Wright, 540-550-6100.
16 Annual Grace Episcopal Church Bazaar
Grace Episcopal Church, Berryville. 9am-2pm. Attic Treasures sale, handmade items from the Craft Group, bake sale. Delicious turkey luncheon for $10. Call 540-966-1610 for more info.
16 Dance for Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue
Benefit Dance Party for Blue Ridge Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co. Blue Ridge Fire Hall, 131 Retreat Road. 7pm-midnight. Dance lessons, dance competition, live & silent auctions. Sponsored by the Horseshoe Curve Benevolent Association. For details, visit www.blueridgefire.org.
18 Full Moon Walk
Blandy Experimental Farm, Boyce. 6-7:30pm. FOSA members, $8; non-members $10; family, $20. Reservations required. Explore the Arboretum under the full moon. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a flashlight, and explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the natural world after dark. Register at www.blandy.virginia.edu or call 837-1758.
19 CraftWorks Drum Circle
Join this free musical jam session where the focus is on fun, recreation and community. It’s improvised and incorporates all ages and all levels of skill. 6:30-9pm, Sign up at wvcraftworks.org.
19 Yin Yoga with Turi Turkel
Barns of Rose Hill, Berryville. Doors open at 5:30pm, class from 6-7:15pm. This class is the first of a five-week series on Tuesday evenings. $70 for series, $16 per class for walk-ins. Yin yoga is a slower-paced practice to nourish the whole body. For more information, email director@barnsofrosehill.org or visit the website at www.barnsofrosehill.org.
23 Remembrance and Anticipation Concert
A chorale concert at Market Street United Methodist Church, 131 S. Cameron Street, Winchester. 7:30pm. $10 suggested donation. Join the Arts Choral of Winchester to enjoy a new chorale work by American composer Donald McCullough commemorating the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s death, the season of Advent/Christmas, and the remembrance of people, places, and events. Visit www.artschoralewinchester.org for more information.
23 Longaberger Basket/Vera Bradley Bingo for BRCTH
Longaberger Basket/Vera Bradley Bingo for Blue Ridge Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship. War Memorial Building, Jim Barnett Park, Winchester. Doors open at 1, bingo at 2. $20 in advance, $25 at door. Special games, raffles and drawings, loads of beautiful baskets and handbags. Funds raised support the BRCTH’s therapy horses and ponies through the winter and scholarships for children and adults. For tickets and information, contact Margie Youngs at 540-533-2777 or brcthinc@hotmail.com.
23 Drawing & Painting Group
Join Rebecca Jones at CraftWorks for a monthly workshop of of artists. Enjoy a demo, studio time and critique. All levels welcome; no experience necessary! 2-5pm, Register at wvcraftworks.org.
24 Beth Greer Concert
Berryville Baptist Church, 114 Academy Street, Berryville. 7pm. Free. Join Beth Greer, a gifted bible teacher, speaker, worship leader, and vocalist for an evening of worshipful music. For information, contact Mary Sue at 540-955-1423 or online at www.berryvillebaptist.org.
24 Remembrance and Anticipation Concert
A chorale concert at Trinity Episcopal Church, 9114 John Mosby Highway, Upperville. 4pm. $10 suggested donation. Join the Arts Choral of Winchester to enjoy a new chorale work by American composer Donald McCullough commemorating the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s death, the season of Advent/Christmas, and the remembrance of people, places, and events. Visit www.artschoralewinchester.org for more information.
24 Polymer Clay & Mixed Media
A free monthly gathering at CraftWorks for artists working in polymer clay and mixed media to work together, network and learn from each other. 11am-4pm, Sign up at wvcraftworks.org.
30 Mariana Mihai-Zoeter’s “Lucky 13”
Barns of Rose Hill, Berryville. Doors open at 6:30, show at 7pm. $12 in advance, $15 at door. This soprano singer travels back in time to the years 1613, 1713, 1813, and 1913 where she uncovers lesser-known treasures for soprano and piano. Also featuring clarinetist Garrick Zoeter and pianist Lisa Bloy. For more information, email director@barnsofrosehill.org or visit the website at www.barnsofrosehill.org.
December
3 Ornament making workshop with Amy Oliver
Barns of Rose Hill, Berryville. 4pm-7pm. $10/child. Children will sculpt, paint, and decorate holiday ornaments under the instruction of potter Amy Oliver. Ages 3-6 from 4-5pm; ages 7-10 from 5-6pm; ages 11-14 from 6pm-7pm. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.
5 Help With Housing & FISH
Help With Housing & FISH of Clarke County Open House, 36 East Main Street, Berryville. 6pm. Help warm the new headquarters of these two beneficent organizations now housed in the former Clarke County library building. Join the mayor of Berryville and the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber for ribbon-cutting, refreshments, and tour of the building. Contact Ardis Cullers at 540.955.1706 for more information.
7 Berryville Christmas Parade
Downtown Berryville. Noon. Get in the holiday spirit with a wonderful small-town parade featuring Santa, local groups, and much more! For more information, call 540-955-5187.
7 CraftWorks Holiday Potluck
Bring your favorite homemade soups, salads and bread, beverages provided. Entertainment provided by the Washington High School Chamber Choir. 5-7pm, Sign up at wvcraftworks.org.
7 Old-Fashioned Christmas
December 7 & 8. Millwood Old-Fashioned Christmas Fair, Millwood Community Center, 1610 Millwood Road, Millwood. 9am-4pm. Holiday shoppers will find a plethora of items from regional artists and crafters, including artwork, pottery, ornaments and décor, jewelry, candles, soaps. Home baked goods and a hot meal available for purchase and served by the Goodwill Association. Christmas trees and wreaths, too! Sponsored by and benefitting the Millwood Community Association and the Goodwill Association. Crafters interested in selling at the event should contact millwoodcommunity@gmail.com or call 540-837-2252.
7 Holiday Workshop – Wreath Making
Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce. 9:30am-noon. Create a wreath with fresh, local, natural greens and adornments. 12-inch mixed evergreen wreath. $30 for FOSA members, $35 for nonmembers. 20-inch mixed evergreen wreath – $40 for FOSA members, $45 for nonmembers. Sponsored by the Virginia Boxwood Company. Register and pay online at www.blandy.virginia.edu or call 540-837-1758, ext. 224.
8 Fiber Arts Group
A free monthly gathering for folks who create with fiber-art quilts, freeform crochet, embroidery, needle felting and mixed media. Share your techniques at CraftWorks. 2-5pm, Sign up at wvcraftworks.org.
10 Amazing Art with Polymer Clay
Learn to create with polymer clay in this two evening workshop at CraftWorks. All materials provided, all skill levels welcome. Dec. 10 & 12, 6:30-9:30pm. Register at wvcraftworks.org.
15 Holiday Cookie Swap
Share your sparkle and dazzle. Bring 4 dozen cookies, cupcakes, brownies or other sweet treats to CraftWorks. 2-4pm, Free, Sign up at wvcraftworks.org.
17 CraftWorks Drum Circle
Join this free musical jam session where the focus is on fun, recreation and community. It’s improvised and incorporates all ages and all levels of skill. 6:30-9pm, Sign up at wvcraftworks.org.
21 Historic Long Branch Christmas Open House
December 21 & 22. Historic Long Branch, 830 Long Branch Lane, Millwood. 11am-5pm. Area Garden Clubs decorate the historic house following the theme of “An 1850s Christmas.” Go to www.visitlongbranch.org or call 540-837-1856 for more info.
22 Holiday Cheer at Historic Long Branch
Following the holiday service at Old Bethel Church near Millwood, Historic Long Branch invites guests for light fare and warm drinks. Guests will also be asked to participate in the first-ever “Historic Long Branch Viewer’s Choice Art Competition.” Go to www.visitlongbranch.org or call 837-1856 for more info.
Current & Ongoing
For a myriad of art classes and workshops for all ages at Opus Oaks Art Studio, visit www.opusoaks.org.
For a list of all classes and events at Clarke County Parks and Recreation, visit www.clarkecounty.gov/parks or call 540-955.5140.
