The Louisa Forward Foundation will hold a two-part grant writing series Wednesday, Jan. 25, and Feb. 1. This class is open to all nonprofit organizations and businesses in Central Virginia. The first part of the class (Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) will be held at Bandit’s Ridge. The second part of the class (Feb. 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) will be conducted via Zoom and feature one-on-one guidance. Participants will receive the grant writing manual and have a completed grant following the two sessions. To register or for additional information, visit louisaforward.org.

The Louisa Forward Foundation will hold a two-part grant writing series Wednesday, Jan. 25, and Feb. 1. This class is open to all nonprofit organizations and businesses in Central Virginia. The first part of the class (Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) will be held at Bandit’s Ridge. The second part of the class (Feb. 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) will be conducted via Zoom and feature one-on-one guidance. Participants will receive the grant writing manual and have a completed grant following the two sessions. Visit louisaforward.org.

Louisa County Public Schools will host a substitute teacher workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the LCPS central office. The workshop is mandatory for anyone interested in becoming a substitute teacher for LCPS. Prospective substitutes must be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or GED certificate. To register, visit lcps.k12.va.us and click on the “employment” tab to fill out a job application on the lower portion of the screen. RSVP by calling (540) 894-5115 or email palmquna@lcps.k12.va.us by Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Job searches, job application assistance, resume and cover letter assistance, career coaching, grant-funded education, paid apprenticeships, and certifications are available from 9:30-4:00 p.m. at Adult Community Education (ACE) in the Sage Building in Louisa in partnership with the Virginia Career Works. Call 540-513-9886. ACE also provides Basic Computer Skills, Basic Literacy Tutoring, GED Prep, ESOL and Family Mentoring. Hours are Mondays-Thursdays 10-2. Call 540-967-5660 for more information. 115 Jefferson Hwy, Suite 1, Louisa, VA 23093

Big Book Meeting Open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at at noon at the Louisa United Methodist Church. Parking and entrance is in rear.

The Louisa Arts Center will host an opening reception for its latest exhibit, “Ghosts and Whimsy,” in the Purcell Gallery Friday, Jan. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. The show will introduce the center’s new gallery leaders to the community by featuring Barbara Powderly’s watercolors and Heather Mechler-Fickes’ wearable art. The show runs Jan. 27 through March 24, and the opening reception is free and open to the public. The Louisa Arts Center is located at 212 Fredericksburg Avenue, Louisa and can be reached by calling (540) 967-2200 or online at www.louisaarts.org.

Pickleball (a mixture of tennis, ping pong and badminton) at Trevilians Elementary School gym in the evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Program and equipment is provided by Louisa County Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Register by calling Annette, USA Pickleball Association Ambassador, at (434) 960-5860. Fee is $2.00.

Join successful painter Les Camphuysen for a 6-week winter art class series in January and February. Over 6 weekly sessions, you will learn everything you need to complete a landscape oil painting - The class will go over the following topics: Composition, Color Value, and Color Theory. During this class, each student will create a painting of their own. For more information, visit the Louisa Arts Center's website: Landscape Oil Painting Class Series. Cost is $120.00.

Join the Louisa Herb Guild at the Sargeant Museum on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month 10:00 am to noon. The Guild is a group of gardening enthusiasts committed to herbal and horticultural education and bringing Louisa County history to life through hands-on experiences. They support Museum programs by putting on demonstrations and hosting workshops, and maintain the Heritage Farm’s herb plot. Members of the public are always welcome to join, and Guild meetings are open to all!

The Louisa Arts Center will host an opening reception for its latest exhibit, “Ghosts and Whimsy,” in the Purcell Gallery Friday, Jan. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. The show will introduce the center’s new gallery leaders to the community by featuring Barbara Powderly’s watercolors and Heather Mechler-Fickes’ wearable art. The show runs Jan. 27 through March 24, and the opening reception is free and open to the public. The Louisa Arts Center is located at 212 Fredericksburg Avenue, Louisa and can be reached by calling (540) 967-2200 or online at www.louisaarts.org.

The Louisa County Historical Society is offering a program Thursday, Feb. 2, from 6 to 7 p.m., titled, “Freedmen’s Bureau & Reconstruction in Louisa County.” This will be a virtual presentation by Shannon Christmas, an African American Genealogical thought leader featured on BBC, NPR, the Atlantic, and more. The lecture will be followed by a question and answer session. Register via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsf-iuqDksGNPLws8hPMivUfca4_GTjhXZ.

The Louisa Arts Center offers its next homeschool art class at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 3: 3-D Paper Snowflakes. The cost is $15 per student and the project is geared toward students in grades K-12. Create giant 3-D snowflakes to hang around the house this winter. All supplies and instructions included. For more information, visit louisaarts.org or call (540) 967-2200.

The Louisa Arts Center will host an opening reception for its latest exhibit, “Ghosts and Whimsy,” in the Purcell Gallery Friday, Jan. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. The show will introduce the center’s new gallery leaders to the community by featuring Barbara Powderly’s watercolors and Heather Mechler-Fickes’ wearable art. The show runs Jan. 27 through March 24, and the opening reception is free and open to the public. The Louisa Arts Center is located at 212 Fredericksburg Avenue, Louisa and can be reached by calling (540) 967-2200 or online at www.louisaarts.org.

The Canteen and kitchen of VFW Louisa County Post 8947 in Mineral is open every Friday. The Canteen is open 4-8 pm with specials. The kitchen is open 4-7 for eat-in or take-out. Check the VFW Post 8947 or VFW Post 8947 Auxiliary Facebook pages for the menu of the week.

Are hurts, hang-ups or habits ruining your life? Are you struggling with addictions? Let Celebrate Recovery help.  Join us Fridays at 6:00 p.m. at New Life Community Church, 509 East Main St. Louisa, VA 23093.  Or call Tony at (540) 894-3426 for more information.

Free AARP tax preparation for anyone at Fluvanna County library, Monday and Saturday mornings. Pick up packet of forms and instructions at Louisa County Library. No walk-ins. Two visits required. Make appointments by calling 434-214-0572 or at https://taxaidecville.wordpress.com.

Free Seed Swap held by the Louisa Extension Master Gardeners with a garden basket raffle and door prizes! Free admission, free seeds for backyard gardeners, free gardening demonstrations, free gardening information, and educational information and publications. Bringing seeds is NOT required. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Louisa Baptist Church, 305 East Main Street, Louisa, VA Inclement weather date is Saturday, February 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Louisa Arts Center is offering a poetry writing workshop Sunday, Feb. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. Join poet Jennifer Christian to learn about different styles of poetry, then create poetry in different styles. The class is perfect for beginners or anyone interested in poetry. For more information, visit louisaarts.org or call (540) 967-2200.

Louisa Moose Lodge, 349 School Bus Rd., holds bingo each Sunday. Doors open at noon, games begin at 2 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets each Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at Louisa United Methodist Church, 100 Main St., Louisa. Use Courthouse Square entrance.

Free AARP tax preparation for anyone at Fluvanna County library, Monday and Saturday mornings. Pick up packet of forms and instructions at Louisa County Library. No walk-ins. Two visits required. Make appointments by calling 434-214-0572 or at https://taxaidecville.wordpress.com.

Pickleball (a mixture of tennis, ping pong and badminton) at Trevilians Elementary School gym in the evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Program and equipment is provided by Louisa County Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Register by calling Annette, USA Pickleball Association Ambassador, at (434) 960-5860. Fee is $2.00.

The Louisa Arts Center will host an opening reception for its latest exhibit, “Ghosts and Whimsy,” in the Purcell Gallery Friday, Jan. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. The show will introduce the center’s new gallery leaders to the community by featuring Barbara Powderly’s watercolors and Heather Mechler-Fickes’ wearable art. The show runs Jan. 27 through March 24, and the opening reception is free and open to the public. The Louisa Arts Center is located at 212 Fredericksburg Avenue, Louisa and can be reached by calling (540) 967-2200 or online at www.louisaarts.org.

Job searches, job application assistance, resume and cover letter assistance, career coaching, grant-funded education, paid apprenticeships, and certifications are available from 9:30-4:00 p.m. at Adult Community Education (ACE) in the Sage Building in Louisa in partnership with the Virginia Career Works. Call 540-513-9886. ACE also provides Basic Computer Skills, Basic Literacy Tutoring, GED Prep, ESOL and Family Mentoring. Hours are Mondays-Thursdays 10-2. Call 540-967-5660 for more information. 115 Jefferson Hwy, Suite 1, Louisa, VA 23093

Big Book Meeting Open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at at noon at the Louisa United Methodist Church. Parking and entrance is in rear.

The Louisa Arts Center will host an opening reception for its latest exhibit, “Ghosts and Whimsy,” in the Purcell Gallery Friday, Jan. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. The show will introduce the center’s new gallery leaders to the community by featuring Barbara Powderly’s watercolors and Heather Mechler-Fickes’ wearable art. The show runs Jan. 27 through March 24, and the opening reception is free and open to the public. The Louisa Arts Center is located at 212 Fredericksburg Avenue, Louisa and can be reached by calling (540) 967-2200 or online at www.louisaarts.org.

Region 10 Community Services Board offers a REVIVE overdose reversal training course Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. To help address substance use needs during the pandemic, Region Ten is now offering virtual REVIVE training classes. The free training helps friends, family members, and other responders to learn to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Free Narcan is available to participants who want it after completing the course. Email revive@regionten.org to register and receive a link for the training.

The Louisa Chapter 3049 of AARP has resumed monthly meetings. The Louisa Chapter of AARP meets at 2PM on the second Wednesday of the month in the Social Hall of the Louisa United Methodist Church. The entrance to the hall is on the Woolfolk Ave side of the building. For those members that have trouble with stairs there is a lift to the left as you face the stairs. The next meeting will be on December 14th, all residents age 50 and older are welcome.

Pickleball (a mixture of tennis, ping pong and badminton) at Trevilians Elementary School gym in the evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Program and equipment is provided by Louisa County Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Register by calling Annette, USA Pickleball Association Ambassador, at (434) 960-5860. Fee is $2.00.

Join successful painter Les Camphuysen for a 6-week winter art class series in January and February. Over 6 weekly sessions, you will learn everything you need to complete a landscape oil painting - The class will go over the following topics: Composition, Color Value, and Color Theory. During this class, each student will create a painting of their own. For more information, visit the Louisa Arts Center's website: Landscape Oil Painting Class Series. Cost is $120.00.

The Louisa Arts Center will host an opening reception for its latest exhibit, “Ghosts and Whimsy,” in the Purcell Gallery Friday, Jan. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. The show will introduce the center’s new gallery leaders to the community by featuring Barbara Powderly’s watercolors and Heather Mechler-Fickes’ wearable art. The show runs Jan. 27 through March 24, and the opening reception is free and open to the public. The Louisa Arts Center is located at 212 Fredericksburg Avenue, Louisa and can be reached by calling (540) 967-2200 or online at www.louisaarts.org.

The Louisa Arts Center will host an opening reception for its latest exhibit, “Ghosts and Whimsy,” in the Purcell Gallery Friday, Jan. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. The show will introduce the center’s new gallery leaders to the community by featuring Barbara Powderly’s watercolors and Heather Mechler-Fickes’ wearable art. The show runs Jan. 27 through March 24, and the opening reception is free and open to the public. The Louisa Arts Center is located at 212 Fredericksburg Avenue, Louisa and can be reached by calling (540) 967-2200 or online at www.louisaarts.org.

Free Tax Help at Louisa County Library. Fridays 1 - 5pm, beginning February 10th. Make an appointment at taxaidecville.wordpress.com or call 540-300-1360 and leave a message.

The Canteen and kitchen of VFW Louisa County Post 8947 in Mineral is open every Friday. The Canteen is open 4-8 pm with specials. The kitchen is open 4-7 for eat-in or take-out. Check the VFW Post 8947 or VFW Post 8947 Auxiliary Facebook pages for the menu of the week.

Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation is holding a Have A Heart Fundraiser. Join FLHF for food, drinks, dancing, and more! Tickets: $100. Available through flhf.betterworld.org or check written to FLHF. For sponsorship, please e-mail afanderson@louisa.org or call 540-967-3484. 6pm to 10pm. Bandit’s Ridge, 5061 Broad St Rd, Louisa.

Join the Louisa Arts Center for Gallery After Hours: Poetry Night Friday, Feb. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. All are invited to the free event and encouraged to bring a favorite or original poem to read in an open mic setting. Refreshments available for purchase. For more information, visit louisaarts.org/events or call (540) 967-2200.

Have a kid-free evening! Macedonia United Methodist Church invites you to bring your children ages 2-12 for a fun evening of dinner, games, crafts, movies, and story time. All Adult Supervision. 17 Byrd Mill Road, Louisa. 6:00-8:30p.m. R.S.V.P. by Monday, February 6th before 1:00pm via text, phone call or e-mail: smneedham452@gmail.com (540-603-6307), suebick1960@gmail.com (540-223-1582), or fhstewart1124@gmail.com (540-894-1340)

Are hurts, hang-ups or habits ruining your life? Are you struggling with addictions? Let Celebrate Recovery help.  Join us Fridays at 6:00 p.m. at New Life Community Church, 509 East Main St. Louisa, VA 23093.  Or call Tony at (540) 894-3426 for more information.

Free AARP tax preparation for anyone at Fluvanna County library, Monday and Saturday mornings. Pick up packet of forms and instructions at Louisa County Library. No walk-ins. Two visits required. Make appointments by calling 434-214-0572 or at https://taxaidecville.wordpress.com.

Join us for a Bus Trip to visit the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. $20 for adults, $10 for kids (all kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). Registration is required, so sign up today! Bus Departs promptly at 8:45 am from 214 Fredericksburg Avenue, Louisa, VA near the Louisa Town Hall and the Louisa Arts Center. The fee includes transportation to and from the museum in Washington D.C. The Bus will depart from the museum promptly at 4:00 pm with an estimated arrival time in Louisa at 6:30 pm.

Join us for a new evening event focused around desserts of early America. This cooking class is great for a Valentine's-season couples outing or an exciting opportunity for interested individuals! Have you ever cooked a meal over a fire at an open hearth? Come experience the enjoyment of hearth-cooking and taste the delicious fruits of your labor! Receive basic instruction in preparation and cooking in our 18th-century Michie House hearth. Participants gather at the end to enjoy a group meal! These monthly cooking lessons with the Louisa Hearth Cooking Guild provide hands-on experience with traditional cooking methods, tools, and recipes, and revenues from tickets benefit the operations of the Louisa County Historical Society. Registration fee is $45 through Louisa County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. Sign up while spots are still open! Event is limited to 10 participants.

Louisa Moose Lodge, 349 School Bus Rd., holds bingo each Sunday. Doors open at noon, games begin at 2 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets each Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at Louisa United Methodist Church, 100 Main St., Louisa. Use Courthouse Square entrance.

Free AARP tax preparation for anyone at Fluvanna County library, Monday and Saturday mornings. Pick up packet of forms and instructions at Louisa County Library. No walk-ins. Two visits required. Make appointments by calling 434-214-0572 or at https://taxaidecville.wordpress.com.

Pickleball (a mixture of tennis, ping pong and badminton) at Trevilians Elementary School gym in the evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Program and equipment is provided by Louisa County Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Register by calling Annette, USA Pickleball Association Ambassador, at (434) 960-5860. Fee is $2.00.