Thursday, June 18

Gilboa Christian Church (6780 Jefferson Highway, Mineral) will have its Free Community Dinner from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Enjoy Fried Chicken Americana with potato casserole, country style green beans, salad and desserts. All are welcome.

Louisa Baptist Church (305 E Main Street) invites the community to attend its Lunch and Learn program at noon. Bring a lunch and hear a speaker from the Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) share information about their services. Go to the Welcome Center at the back of the church. To sign-up or for more information, contact Louisa Baptist Church, 540967-1364.

June 19 and 20

Join the Louisa Chapter of the NAACP and Louisa County Historical Society for a Juneteenth Celebration. Honor the history of emancipation and the central role churches have played, and continue to play, in community leadership and cultural preservation. Friday, June 19, there will be a Parade of Churches and Fish Fry at the Town of Louisa Park (108 Meadow Ave, Louisa). The parade will begin at 4:00 a.m. Church performances and a Fish Fry to follow. Saturday, June 20, enjoy the African American Heritage Festival at Moss Nuckols Elementary School (2055 Courthouse Rd, Louisa) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The festival includes a line-up of performers.

Friday, June 19

BINGO Night sponsored by Belmont Club of Women will be held from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Belmont Community Center, 7124 Belmont Road, Mineral. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Proceeds support local scholarships, local charities and the Belmont Community Center. For more information, contact Anne Corbin at 540-219-3646 or corbinanne@gmail.com.

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.

June 20, 27; July 4, 11

Mineral Farmers Market will be held from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at 81 Louisa Ave, Mineral. Peruse fresh, local produce, plants, flowers, meats, eggs, honey, baked goods, artisan crafts and more. For information, visit mineralmarket.org.

June – September 6

St. James Episcopal Church will move to one worship service on Sundays for the summer season. Through Sept. 6, the service will begin at 9:30 a.m. with Holy Eucharist Rite II. On the first Sunday of each month, there will be a coffee hour in the fellowship hall following the service. All are invited. The church is located at 102 Ellisville Drive, Louisa. If you have any questions, call the church office at 540-967-1665.

Thursday, June 25

You are invited to read your favorite book to Charlotte, a lovable therapy dog and her owner from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Louisa County Library, 881 Davis Hwy, Mineral. Especially great for new readers!

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-scheduleregistration or email fluvannafbwomen@gmail.com.

Crystal’s Career Closet, Sisters-in-Christ Ministry, and the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce will host “Elevate Your Image, Elevate Your Future,” a transformational workforce development experience designed to help women step into their next professional chapter. The free event will provide interviewing tips, networking, resume assistance, headshots, professional styling, image consulting, and lunch. A key feature of the event is a women’s professional clothing giveaway provided through Crystal’s Career Closet. Attendees will have access to a curated selection of high-quality pieces including both gently used and brand-new items with tags from brands and designers such as Jones New York, Le Suit, Zara, Banana Republic, Torrid, Lane Bryant, Donna Morgan, London Times, Maggy London and others. The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Louisa County Middle School, 1009 Davis Hwy, Mineral. Attendees should register through the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce website. For more information, please contact Crystal Napier at reneesboutiquellc@gmail.com or 434-260-1773.

Wednesday, July 1

Join Write In Louisa for their monthly gathering from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Louisa Arts Center (212 Fredericksburg Ave, Louisa). Prolific author, poet and retired Navy chaplain David Reid Brown will discuss his publishing journey and lead writing exercises. For more information, visit louisaarts.org/writein- louisa or email writeinlouisa@gmail.com.

The Louisa County Commission on Aging will hold its monthly meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the Betty Queen Center (522 Industrial Drive, Louisa). The discussion will be on Tax Relief for Seniors, what other jurisdictions do, what might be proposed for Louisa County. The public is invited to attend. If you have an interest in the senior population in Louisa County, please attend. For questions, call Susan Fletcher, Chair, at 540223-1017.

Saturday, July 4

Town of Louisa Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. From the Main Street parade to live music, food trucks, family activities and fireworks, it’s an evening full of hometown pride and summer fun. Stroll the fairgrounds, enjoy great food, support local vendors and businesses, and celebrate the 4th of July.

Celebrate Independence Day at the Lake Anna Fourth of July Fireworks Show. Fireworks begin at dusk (approximately 9:15 PM) and are shot from Dike 2, Lake Anna, Louisa County. As dusk approaches, the lake transforms into a sea of glowing lights as boats drop anchor, families gather on docks and friends spread out blankets for the best view of the show. Whether you are on the water or watching from shore, the experience is one you will remember for years to come.

Southern Revere Cellars (1100 E Jack Jouett Road, Louisa) will hold its 4th Annual Independence Day Celebration, the Red, White & Brew, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This is a family-friendly event featuring beer and wine, delicious food, vendors, and topping the day off with a concert and fireworks show. Proceeds help support Veteran Charities.