Apples to Apples: Wise Women empower Women

Join Meditation in Motion Massage on Saturday, October 2nd from 11-3 for 4 hour Breast Cancer Awareness fundraising event. All financial donations will be given to the Augusta Health Bridge Fund. Local music will be featured at both the Sunspots Pavillon stage and Cider from Mars. The Judy Chops, DJ Bristol of New York aka Paul Tucker, Crysta Bliss, Jessica Young, and Bagpiper Kathy Boyer. Sarabeth Johnson will teach easy yoga stretches and Eleanor Rixey will provide a shorter Zumba Class to illustrate concepts for Self Care. Breast Cancer stories will be shared by Gerry Stowers, Local Artist Juliette Swenson, and Gerry’s sister June Parina. Musical and Speaker Line up: 11:00 am Kathy Boyer Bagpipes – Sunspots Pavillon 11:10-11:20 Breast Cancer Survivor Stories – Sunspots Pavillon 11:20-11:30 Short Zumba Demo – Sunspots Pavillon 11:30-11:45 Sarabeth Johnson Yoga – sunspots Pavillon 11:45-12:30 DJ Bristol of New York – Cider from Mars 12:30-2:30 The Judy Chops – Sunspots Pavillon 2:30-2:45 Crysta Bliss 2:45-300 Jessica Young

Oktoberfest at Skipping Rock Beer Company

Skipping Rock Beer Company will be holding their third annual Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, October 2nd from 12pm to 10pm. There will be live music by Mandacyn and The Southern Ghost and food by Shedders BBQ. In addition, there will be a flower crown workshop, a stein-holding competition, and axe throwing. There will also be pumpkin painting and s’mores for the kids and a dog costume contest! For more information on this event, you can find it on Facebook by searching Oktoberfest at Skipping Rock Beer Co.

Fishersville Antiques Expo

The Fishersville Antiques Expo will be Friday, October 8th to Saturday, October 9th at the Augusta County Expo Center. The antique expo starts at 9am and ends at 5pm. With over 300 antiques and vintage dealers, this is one of the largest indoor/outdoor antiques markets in the Mid-Atlantic. For more information, you can find this event on Facebook by searching Fishersville Antiques Expo.

59th Annual Churchville Dog Show

Hosted by the Churchville Ruritan Club. Show held on the baseball field next to Churchville Elementary School (parking readily available). Fun event for entire family.  16 classes with awards for top four in each class.  Two Best of Show prizes. Classes for every kind and age dog and handler. Concession Stand will be open for dinner, drinks, and dessert. Raffle with four prizes, drawing near the end of the event (do not have to be present to win). More information available on Facebook at: The Churchville Community. Questions? Please call (540) 448-5141.

Open Mic Comedy at The Pompei Lounge

Open Mic Comedy at The Pompei Lounge is Thursday, September 16th. Sign-ups for the comedy night start at 8:30pm and the comedy starts at 9pm until 11:30pm. The event will be hosted by the talented Khalid. This event is 21 and over. For more information on this event, you can find it on Facebook by searching Open Mic Comedy.

Blue Ridge Thunder at Wayne Theatre

Wayne on Main is holding their Summer Concert Series the last Wednesday of each month until September. Their September concert will be featuring Blue Ridge Thunder on Wednesday, September 29th from 6pm to 8pm. This event is a pay-what-you-will event. For more information on this event you can find it on Facebook by searching Wayne on Main Summer Concert Series or on Wayne Theatre’s website at waynetheatre.org/calendar.

Old Crow Medicine Show at the Augusta County Expo Center

Old Crow Medicine Show will be playing at the Augusta County Expo Center on Saturday, September 18th as part of the MaDee Project’s, MadeeFest. MaDeeFest is the first fundraiser hosted by the MaDee Project. The MaDee Project is a local non-profit supporting local pediatric cancer patients and their families. MaDeeFest will also feature winners and participants from The MaDee Project’s Virginia Food Truck Battle fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the MaDee Project. For more information on this event you can find it on Facebook by searching MaDeeFest featuring Old Crow Medicine Show or on the MaDee Project’s website at themadeeproject.com, where you can also find information on the MaDee Project.

Big City Band at Valley Pike Farm Market

Big City Band will be at Valley Pike Farm Market on Friday, September 10th from 6pm to 9pm. Big City Band plays a variety of music from country, to rock, and southern rock. There is a $5 cover charge. Be sure to bring a lawn chair. For more information on this event, you can find it on Facebook by searching Big City Band at Valley Pike Farm Market.

Household Hazardous Waste Day

The City of Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County are holding their yearly Household Hazardous Waste Day at the Augusta County Government Center, Saturday, September 18th from 8:30am to 12pm. Bring in used oil, anti-freeze, gas, solvents, acids, and more. Make sure items are in one specific area of the car and clearly marked. For more information, you can find this event on Facebook by searching Household Hazardous Waste Day.