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BOOK BUGS BOOK GROUP
JMRL - Northside Library. Come chat about the book "Letters from Camp" and enjoy snacks and a trivia game to test your knowledge of the featured book. Books will be provided. For children entering grades 4-5.
Northside Library.
Directions: 300 Albemarle Square.
2pm.
$ Free.
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For more info call: 973-7893.
25TH ANNUAL KIWANIS 5K RUN
The Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville and The Charlottesville Track Club. A local tradition! Each entrant will receive a race t-shirt, and trophies will be awarded. Refreshments provided.
Forest Lakes North Subdivision - follow signs from Route 29.
7:30am.
$21 CTC Members, $22 non-CTC, $26 all entries race day at 6:30am.
Contact: Bill Hall.
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For more info call: 296-6003.
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION!
Town of Scottsville. A big 4th of July celebration happens in Scottsville each year starting with a parade at 10am, free concert at Dorrier Park at 6pm, and ending with a fireworks show at 9:30pm. The fireworks are an especially beautiful display over the river when viewed from the bridge!
Town of Scottsville.
Directions: 30-45 minutes south of Charlottesville on Rt 20.
$free.
All ages welcome.
Contact: Doris Jones.
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For more info call: 286-3817.
ANNUAL NATURALIZATION CEREMONY
Monticello. This year's outdoor naturalization ceremony for new citizens on Monticello's West Lawn features the remarks of local Congressman Tom Perriello.
West Lawn at Monticello.
Directions: off Route 53.
10am.
$free.
All ages welcome.
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For more info call: 984-9822.
BLUE RIDGE ON THE FOURTH
King Family Vineyards. Celebrate the birthday of the USA with wine tasting for adults, grilled hot dogs, chips and lemonade.
King Family Vineyards.
Directions: 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet. Take Rt. 250 West past Western Albemarle High School. Turn right onto Rt. 797 (Hillsboro Lane). Turn right onto Rt. 684 (Half Mile Branch). Go one mile, winery entrance on the left.
12-4pm.
$10 adults 21 and over, $5 under 21.
Contact: David and Ellen King.
Email: info@kingfamilyvineyards.com.
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For more info call: 823-7800.
CELEBRATING AMERICA'S INDEPENDENCE
Ash Lawn-Highland. Work and play on a 19th century plantation. Craft demonstrations, colonial games and more. Bring your picnic and lunch on the lawn.
Ash Lawn-Highland.
Directions: 1000 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville, 2.5 miles past Monticello.
1-5pm.
$Free with admission.
All ages welcome.
Email: info@ashlawnhighland.org.
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For more info call: 293-9539.
CHARLOTTESVILLE FAMILY FOURTH
Save the Fireworks. Our own local celebration features live music, games, food, fireworks, and fun family activities.
McIntire Park.
6-9:30pm.
$Free.
All ages welcome.
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For more info call: 220-0799.
INDEPENDENCE DAY AT COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
Colonial Williamsburg. The Declaration of Independence, drafted by Virginian Thomas Jefferson, was adopted July 4th, 1776. Celebrate our nation's birthday with Fifes and Drums, militia parades, and Colonial Williamsburg's famous Historic Area fireworks.
Colonial Williamsburg.
Directions: I-64E to exit 238. Follow signs..
9am-9:45pm.
All ages welcome.
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For more info call: 757-229-1000.
INDEPENDENCE DAY AT GRAVES MOUNTAIN
Graves Mountain Lodge. Celebrate Independence Day in the beautiful mountains of Madison County. Enjoy music from Jimmy O and a fireworks display.
Syria, VA.
Directions: 29N to Rt 231 in Madison, go 5 miles to Banco and turn left on rt. 670 and drive 4 miles to the Lodge.
6-9pm.
All ages welcome.
Email: info@gravesmountain.com.
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For more info call: 540-923-4231.
OLD-FASHIONED FOURTH OF JULY
Henrico Parks and Rec, Richmond. Join in on musical entertainment, patriotic arts and crafts, face painting, a petting zoo for children, contests and games, pony rides, and more! Other highlights include a watermelon feast, Uncle Sam on stilts, Jonathan Austin the juggler, a patriotic performance featuring a historic color guard, drum and fife music, and a period musket salute by Living History Associates, Ltd.
Meadow Farm Museum/Crump Park .
Directions: 3400 Mountain Road, Richmond.
1-5pm.
$Free.
All ages welcome.
Contact: Jeannie Murray.
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For more info call: 804-501-5121.
OLD-FASHIONED FUN ON THE 4TH
Frontier Culture Museum. Activities include contests, games, animals, tours and a noon reading of the Declaration of Independence and good old-fashioned fun.
Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton.
Directions: take I-64 west to I-81 north exit 222.
11am-4pm.
$Free admission all day.
All ages welcome.
Email: info@fcmv.virginia.gov.
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For more info call: 540-332-7850.
POPLAR FOREST INDEPENDENCE DAY
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest. Experience a musical performance and an evocative reading of the Declaration of Independence. Bring a picnic!
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest.
Directions: 1548 Bateman Bridge Road, Route 661. Take Rte 29S to 501 north. Exit at Graves Mill Rd, exit 11, and turn left onto Graves Mill Rd (Rte 1425). Proceed for 1.7 miles to Rte 221. Turn left on 221 and proceed for 2.5 miles to Rte 811. Turn left at the light onto Rt. 811. Proceed for 1 mile and turn left onto Rte 661. Go one mile and look for Poplar Forest entrance on the right.
11am-4pm.
$10 parking fee.
All ages welcome.
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For more info call: 525-1806.
RHYTHM ON THE RIVER CONCERT
Rhythm on the River, Inc. Pack a picnic and a blanket for this live concert, featuring local artists like Ron Johnson, followed by fireworks over the James River.
Dorrier Park.
Directions: Rt. 20 South from Charlottesville. Travel 18 miles to to down town Scottsville. Turn right onto Main Street (last right before the bridge over the James River). Take the first left after the Scottsville Post Office.
Dorrier Park is straight ahead.
12-9:30pm.
$free.
All ages welcome.
Email: rhythmontheriver@hotmail.com.
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For more info call: 286-4722.
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