Thursday, May 7 The 75th Annual National Day of Prayer Community Prayer Service will be held at Noon on the Louisa County courthouse lawn, with live music beginning at 11:30 a.m. This nondenominational service will be led by community leaders and pastors, elected officials and local citizens. In case of rain, the service will be held at New Life Community Church, 509 E. Main Street, Louisa.

Join the Louisa Arts Center for a fun evening of mini golf, community, and friendly competition as they kick off their Birdies for Charity campaign.

This special fundraiser helps support arts programming, education, and community events in Louisa. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. at Boardwalk Miniature Golf at Lake Anna (200 Boardwalk Way, Mineral). A raffle will also be held during the event with prizes. Get more information at louisaarts.org.

Friday, May 8 The 25th Annual Mother Son Dance will be held at Betty Queen Center (522 Industrial Drive A, Louisa) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event is designed for boys ages five to 13 and the special mother-figure in their lives.

Register through the Louisa County Parks & Rec online registration portal, or call 540-967-4420 for assistance.

A Mother’s Day Bake Sale that was scheduled to be held at St. James Episcopal Church from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. has been cancelled. For more information, call the church office at 540-967-1665.

The United Women in Faith of Louisa United Methodist Church will hold a Bake Sale from 8:00 a.m. to Noon in the church fellowship hall. A variety of cakes, pies, cookies, breads, rolls, and savory items, including chicken salad, will be available. The church is located at 100 E. Main Street, Louisa. The fellowship hall entrance and ample parking are located in the rear of the building off Woolfolk Avenue.

Louisa Arts Center (212 Fredericksburg Avenue, Louisa) invites the community to Open Studio Friday. Bring your project in progress and come create and collaborate with fellow artists. The event will take place from Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 9

Holly Grove Christian Church (1637 Holly Grove Drive, Bumpass) invites the community to a Free Garage Clearance from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Everything must go for free.

Wednesday, May 13

Louisa Community Emergency Fund, Touching Lives in Crisis, will host the annual Bunco/Train Luncheon Fundraiser at Louisa United Methodist Church, 100 E. Main Street, Louisa, beginning at Noon. Enjoy a homemade lunch and then play Bunco dice game or Mexican Train dominoes with prizes for the high scorers. Reservations required in advance. Tickets are available by calling Lin Kogle 540-894-0239. Form a team of four or join another team to support this local non-profit that provides financial assistance to Louisa County residents who are facing a current crisis.

Thursday, May 14

The Louisa County Commission on Aging and Louisa Parks and Recreation are sponsoring a Senior and Caregiver Picnic from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Betty Queen Center (522 Industrial Drive, Louisa). Enjoy great food, music, raffles and prizes! Vendors will be present to share information about services offered to Seniors in Louisa County.

Please share this information with your church and other Seniors in Louisa.

RSVP to Parks and Rec at 540-9674420. If you have questions or would like to participate, including as vendors, call Susan Fletcher, Chair, COA, at 540223-1017.

A Grief Support Group Session

will be offered at St. James Episcopal Church (102 Ellisville Drive, Louisa) on from 10:30 a.m. to Noon. These groups are for those who have suffered and are still struggling with grief and loss. All are welcome.

Saturday, May 16

Write In Louisa is pleased to cosponsor the Boozy Book Fair being held at Southern Revere Cellars (1100 E Jack Jouett Road, Louisa) from Noon to 5:00 p.m. Whether you’re a lifelong reader, a casual sipper, or just looking for something fun and different to do with friends or family, this event is for you. Come browse, sip, meet the authors and celebrate the joy of books in a relaxed, welcoming setting. For more information, visit louisaarts.org/writein- louisa. The annual Farm • Garden • Flowers (FGF) Festival will be held at Forrest Green Farm (2317 Evergreen Road, Louisa) from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Enjoy food trucks, vendors, farm tours, garden tours, healthy living workshops, a plant sale, herbal medicine demos, kids zone and more.

Lake Anna Business Partnership (LABP) will hold Lakefest 2026 at Lake Anna Taphouse, 208 Lake Front Drive, Mineral from Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Live music all day as well as a vendor village. Fun for the whole family. Come by land or by water.

The Women of Love Outreach Ministry of Mt. Garland Baptist Church (4000 Buckner Road, Bumpass) invites you to join them for an inspiring Prayer Luncheon with a theme of “Perpetual praise and persistent prayer.” This spiritual luncheon is dedicated to strengthening the church and community through prayer, fellowship and a shared meal.

Elder Kimberly Fortune, Pastor of Mt.

Zion Baptist Church will be our keynote speaker. All are welcome to attend. The event begins at Noon.

Saturday, May 30 A reunion of all Louisa Eagle Scouts is being planned for May 30 at Bowood Barn, Louisa. This reunion is intended to honor Scouting in our community by celebrating people from Louisa who were Scoutmasters and those who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting over the past 70 years. To help make this event successful, the group is seeking assistance from individuals and local businesses through financial contributions or donations of goods and services that may be used as door prizes during the reunion. Any level of support would be greatly appreciated.

A Facebook page – “Troop 3 Eagle Scout Reunion” has been set up. Eagle Scouts wishing to attend may feel free to contact Scoutmaster Harry Quarles at hlbdquarles@gmail.com or by phone at 434-566-1592 or email EagleScout-ReunionCommittee@bsatroop3.com.

Join Louisa County Parks & Rec from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for Kids to Parks Day at the Betty Queen Center playground for a fun-filled day celebrating outdoor play, family time, and healthy activity! This special event encourages kids and families to get outside, explore, and enjoy all the benefits of being active together. Enjoy a variety of activities including craft stations, outdoor games, bubble play, and sports challenges, along with free fitness class demonstrations that allow kids and adults to try new ways to stay active. Betty Queen Center is located at 530 Industrial Drive, Louisa.

Shady Grove Baptist Church (3384 Oakland Church Rd, Gum Spring) will hold its 15th Annual Classic Car Show from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will include a fish fry and yard sale.

Admission is free.

Saturday, June 20

Celebrate Father’s Day weekend in style at the 2026 Lake Anna Business Partnership (LABP) Father’s Day Car Show & Contest, hosted at Pleasants Landing on Lake Anna (349 Pleasant Landing Road, Bumpass) from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bring Dad, bring the family, and enjoy an afternoon filled with classic cars, custom builds, trucks, muscle cars, antiques, and specialty vehicles — all set against the waterfront views of Lake Anna. This annual event supports the LABP Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to local students in Spotsylvania, Orange, and Louisa Counties.

Saturday, June 27

Join Fluvanna County Women’s Committee for a Barn Quilt Painting

class sponsored by the Purcell Gallery Committee at Louisa Arts Center (212 Fredericksburg Ave, Louisa). The class will start at 9:00 a.m. and will last 4 to 6 hours. Participants are encouraged to bring something to eat and drink that day. Spots are limited. Register at fluvannafbwomen.wixsite.com/home/ copy-of-class-schedule-registration or email fluvannafbwomen@gmail.com.