Events in Augusta County today

A Red Cross blood drive is accepting sign ups. To register, use the Red Cross blood donation website and search using the Waynesboro ZIP code 22980.

Discover a calming approach to wellness with Acu-Wellness, a gentle practice that supports stress relief, emotional balance, and overall well-being. This service is currently free while certification is being completed and will shift to a donation-based option with a suggested contribution of $5 to $20 once certification is finalized. Sessions follow the NADA Protocol, a form of auricular acupuncture that uses up to five small, sterile needles placed at specific points on the ear. Widely used in behavioral health, recovery settings, disaster response, and community wellness, this method encourages relaxation, strengthens resilience, and helps regulate the nervous system. Many participants report feeling more grounded, calmer, and better equipped to handle stress, with potential benefits that include reduced overwhelm, steadier emotions, improved sleep, support for recovery and wellness, better nervous system balance, and clearer focus. Sessions unfold in a quiet community environment where participants rest comfortably for about 30 to 45 minutes while the needles remain in place. No talking or processing is required, allowing time for the body and mind to reset, and no prior experience is needed. To prepare, eat beforehand, wear comfortable clothing, and arrive a few minutes early to settle in. Ear seeds may be available as a needle-free alternative when appropriate. This offering is intended to support wellness and is not a substitute for medical or mental health care. Whether seeking a moment of calm, navigating stress, or nurturing overall wellness, this accessible practice offers a grounding experience for the community.

Settle into Sunday brunch at The Depot Grille with a lineup of fresh salads, chicken and waffles, and hearty handhelds, including a brunch burger that is one of their signature items. Drink specials feature a Bloody Mary and flights of mimosas.

The Sunday Reset is a bi-weekly healing circle held at Legacy of the Rose, Center for Healing and Enlightenment. Designed as a gentle pause between weeks, it offers an evidence-informed approach woven with soft spiritual connection to help participants realign emotionally, mentally, and energetically. Each gathering may include grounding and guided meditation, energy awareness with light spiritual reflection, journaling or intention-setting for the week ahead, optional sharing in a supportive and nonjudgmental space, and practical tools that encourage emotional regulation and self-awareness. The focus is not on bypassing difficulty, but on creating room to notice what is present, release what has been carried, listen inward, and reset in a way that feels real and sustainable. This trauma-informed space welcomes people exactly as they are, whether they choose to share or simply be present. It offers a calm reset for weeks that have felt heavy, disconnected, or just full, so participants can step into the next week feeling more grounded, clear, and supported.

Settle into a yin-focused yoga session at Sol Flo Collective that blends longer-held stretches with an easy, gentle flow. The pace is unhurried so you can linger in each posture, and everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Please bring your own mat, and feel free to use the extra props available at the studio for added comfort. Parking and entry are located behind the building. Use the small gravel lot beside the brick building or choose nearby street parking if the lot is full. Enter through the white doors by the outdoor staircase, continue through the next door, and look for the mosaic glass door on the right to reach the studio.

This recurring trivia series continues through the summer on the month’s second Sunday, with themed editions on the month’s fourth Thursday. Teams of up to six can take part in an evening of trivia, friendly competition, and cookies.

Mother Nature features work by Juliette Swenson, shaped by a close study of the natural world with a touch of whimsy. Her love of art began in school and continued through a Fine Arts degree from the University of Colorado. Teaching led her to focus more closely on flowers and fruit, subjects students often requested and long favored by the French Impressionists. Formerly a silk painter, she shifted to watercolors after retiring in 2016. She is drawn to animals and birds, especially dogs and cats, using bright color to emphasize expression and the sparkle in their eyes. Playful details sometimes appear, like purple ears or turquoise eyelashes on animal portraits. The exhibition reflects an ongoing journey to notice and share the beauty in everyday nature.

A welcoming circle of musicians meets in The Shop at Queen City Music Studios for a recurring Old Time jam session that is open to both players and listeners. It is a free community music gathering run by volunteers, including staff, family, and friends. While there is no admission, optional donations on a sliding scale of 10 to 20 dollars are appreciated and directly support the studio’s mission of making music makers. Queen City Music Studios blends a school, a shop, and special events. The organization features a retail music store, community gatherings, workshops, rehearsal space, house concerts, and a music school with lessons and group classes for all ages, styles, and skill levels. Founded by Molly Rose Murphy in 2015 as a learn-by-ear alternative, it has grown to offer booking, event management, and production services, supported by a team of more than twenty professional musicians and instructors. The shop provides new and used instruments, accessories, and repairs, and Molly’s Musikgarten offers early development family music classes.

An exhibition of work by Juliette Swenson highlights a life in art that began in school and continued through formal study at the University of Colorado, where she earned a Fine Arts degree. Years of teaching led her to explore close studies of flowers and fruit, following the tradition of subjects favored by many French Impressionists. After painting on silk for years, she transitioned to watercolor in 2016 after retiring. Her current pieces focus on the natural world with a touch of whimsy, especially animals and birds. People often remark on the expressive eyes and personalities, and dogs and cats are frequent subjects. Bright colors showcase the versatility of watercolor, and playful details like purple ears or turquoise eyelashes appear in her animal portraits. The exhibit invites a renewed appreciation for the beauty found in everyday nature and reflects the artist’s ongoing journey of discovery.

CSHD and Valley Community Services Board offer free REVIVE! office hours at local libraries each month. This session at Staunton Public Library provides no-cost naloxone along with instruction on how to administer it. Participants can access the medication and learn practical steps for its use in a brief, library-based visit.

This concert features a flexible schedule. Set times may vary, and Ricky performs last.

This lunchtime yoga fusion session with Emily at Sol Flo Collective weaves classical yoga with bodyweight strength, Pilates-inspired exercises, and cardio elements to create a practice for the whole body. Participants can expect mindful sequences, focused muscle work, and a well-rounded blend of flowing movement, grounding stability, and conditioning that helps restore afternoon energy. Sol Flo Collective is a community studio for yoga, wellness, and creative expression that fosters well-being through movement, sound, creativity, and coming together.

Burger Night returns at the bar with a straightforward special: a charbroiled burger topped with American cheese and served with potato chips for $11. This offer is available at the bar.

At The Foundry at Basic City Beer Co, a weekly farmers market brings together local growers and producers for a harvest-centered community experience. Browse seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh flowers, herbs, garden plants and seeds, as well as baked goods, honey, and other farm-fresh items. The focus is on locally grown food and handcrafted products, making it easy to support small producers and regional agriculture. Whether you are gathering ingredients for dinner, adding flowers to the table, or planning your garden, this market celebrates the season’s abundance with a welcoming, local touch.

Enjoy a laid-back evening on the patio at Barren Ridge Vineyards with great wine and live music from Larry Ragland. The event runs from 4 to 6 PM, making it an easy midweek plan to relax and listen to music.

Join the International Book Club at Staunton Books & Tea for a discussion of Maria Reva's Endling, set in Ukraine in 2022. Doors open at 6:30 PM so you can grab a cup of tea, browse, and settle in, with the discussion starting at 7:00 PM. Come ready to talk through the story and explore what it brings up about the world it depicts.

Move, laugh, and let the week go at Ladies Dance Night at Legacy of the Rose, Center for Healing and Enlightenment. Hosted by Laurie Sandow of Life Off The Rocks, this weekly gathering centers on music and free movement with no set routine, no pressure, and no performing. It offers a chance for women to release stress, quiet a busy mind, and reconnect with their bodies in a relaxed, playful way while sharing community with others. No dance experience or specific look is required. Arrive solo or with a friend, and expect a warm, supportive space that feels freeing and real.

This weekly community run covers the full stretch of Bells Lane between Commerce Road and the bypass, then loops back to the starting point. A brief extra segment can be added to bring the route to approximately four miles.

Mother Nature showcases the watercolor work of Juliette Swenson, an artist with a Fine Arts degree from the University of Colorado whose years of teaching spurred a closer look at nature. After moving on from silk painting in retirement, she embraced watercolor to capture lively subjects with rich, saturated color. The exhibit features animals and birds with expressive eyes, alongside classic studies of flowers and fruit. Playful color accents appear in unexpected places, giving portraits of dogs and cats and other creatures a spirited personality. Together, these pieces encourage a slower look at the everyday beauty that often goes unnoticed.

The Paul Obaugh Ford Food Truck Series brings popular Shenandoah Valley vendors to the dealership’s lower lot for a casual lunch spot in Staunton. This edition features Unbridled Souls BBQ, offering barbecue from their truck for a relaxed midday break. Everyone is welcome, whether shopping for a vehicle, stopping in for service, or simply looking for a convenient local lunch option.

Settle into a calming gentle flow yoga session with Sol Flo Collective, featuring an easygoing sequence with occasional yin-style poses and longer holds to deepen relaxation. The class welcomes all experience levels. Please bring your own mat, and feel free to use the extra props available at the studio. Parking and entry are located behind the building rather than out front. If the small gravel lot is full, nearby street parking is an option. Enter through the white doors by the outdoor staircase near the barber shop sign, pass through the next door, and look for the mosaic glass door on the right to reach the studio. For questions, email hello@burrowandvine.com, and follow Sol Flo Collective on social media for schedule updates and special offerings.

Come enjoy an in-person night of Music Bingo featuring hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Bring friends, test your music knowledge, and have fun competing for great prizes. There’s free parking, and doors open at 6:30 PM.

Acu-Wellness Clinic at Legacy of the Rose offers a gentle way to unwind and reset. This service is currently free while certification is underway, and it will transition to a donation model with a suggested contribution of 5 to 20 dollars once certification is complete. The clinic uses the NADA Protocol, a form of ear acupuncture in which as many as five tiny sterile needles are placed at specific points on the outer ear. This approach has been used around the world in community wellness, behavioral health, recovery settings, and disaster response to encourage calm, resilience, and support for the nervous system. Many participants describe leaving feeling more centered and better equipped to handle stress. Potential benefits include ease from stress, steadier emotions, improved sleep, added support in recovery and wellness, less overwhelm, a more balanced nervous system, and clearer focus. Sessions take place in a quiet group environment. Participants rest comfortably for about 30 to 45 minutes while the needles stay in place. Talking is not required, which creates space for the body and mind to settle. No experience is necessary, and ear seeds may be available for those who prefer a needle-free option when appropriate. To prepare, plan to eat beforehand, wear comfortable clothing, and arrive a few minutes early to get settled. This offering supports overall wellness and does not replace medical or mental health treatment.

With sweeping views of the Shenandoah Valley at Sunset Park, this community Latin dance social offers a relaxed summer night of music and movement. It welcomes all ages and experience levels, and no partner is needed. Admission and parking are free. A complimentary beginner salsa lesson leads the way, followed by social dancing with salsa, bachata, and merengue. Attendees can enjoy food from Island Wheels Food Truck, desserts from SunnyDaze Treatz, face painting, lively music, and beautiful sunset scenery that creates a warm, friendly vibe in one of Waynesboro’s scenic parks. Hosted by Your Agent Ana with REMAX Advantage and Bachata Flow, with support from community sponsors First Bank of Virginia and Cevaluk Hair Salon.

Stephen Anderson takes the stage at Redbeard Brewing for a night of live music.

Experience Staunton, Virginia after dark with a 90-minute storytelling walk that delves into haunts, history, legends, and unsolved murders. As night falls, the city’s quiet streets take on a different tone, with accounts of murder, madness, and the supernatural echoing through its past. This is more than a standard history tour, it blends historical narrative with mystery, legend, lore, and ghost stories. Highlights include accounts connected to the Staunton Court House, the Western State Asylum viewed from a distance, the Spotts-Coffman House, the hidden tunnels beneath the city, and other locations tied to eerie happenings. Expect ghostly encounters, lingering questions, and chilling tales that leave the boundary between fact and folklore feeling uncertain. This experience contains mature themes and is not recommended for young children. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.

Bring the family for a family-friendly movie night featuring Project Hail Mary at the Stonewall Brigade Bandstand. Movies are scheduled for Friday nights, with the film starting at dusk, typically sometime between 8:30 PM and 9:15 PM. Feel free to bring your own snacks and popcorn. If weather changes plans, use the weather cancellation line at 540.332.3947.

Friday and Saturday nights feature extended hours with cocktails and a menu of small bites, an easy way to wind down at the end of the night.