Ann Mallek

Join us for a country square dance to
celebrate our community on September 24, 2011 at the Greenwood Community Center. This event is sponsored by Ann Mallek to have some fun and bring out community together.  Donations at the door will support the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, Crozet Volunteer Fire Department, Earlysville Fire Company, or Crozet PARC.

The evening fun will feature the county’s finest old time string band, Uncle Henry’s Favorites, with fabulous caller Brad Sayler.

Square Dances, Contra Dances, Circle Dances! All dances will be taught – no experience necessary!

Click on the graphic above or download the flyer for the event.

Directions to GREENWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER:
865 Greenwood Road, Greenwood VA.   The Center is just East of Greenwood, between Greenwood and Crozet on Jarmans Gap Road.  However, remember that Jarmans Gap Road is closed for the stretch directly West of Crozet. Go West on Route 250(towards Waynesboro) for 1.6 miles past Interstate 64. Turn right on Greenwood Station Rd (Rt. 690) for 1.1 miles. Turn right on Greenwood Rd (Rt. 691). The dance is just over the hill on the right. Be aware that the entrance is not well marked. Caution: DO NOT rely solely on Mapquest or GPS for accurate directions!

Thanks to everyone for three great parades. We had a great group of people walking with us at each location and community members were out in droves. We were in Crozet on July 2, Free Union on July 3, and Earlysville on July 4. Each parade is quite different and each was spectacular in its own way; so much fun for all. Pictures below:

Take a step back in time and celebrate our nation’s birthday.

Walk, ride or watch. All are welcome.

• Crozet – Saturday, July 2 – Parade at 4 pm — Meet at 3–3:15 p.m. at the Crozet Elementary School (Tim Kaine will be walking in Crozet as well!)
• Free Union – Sunday, July 3 – Parade at 4 pm — Meet at 3:15-3:30 p.m. at Church of the Brethren on Route 601.  Please do not throw candy in this parade.
• Earlysville – Monday, July 4 – Parade at 1 pm — Meet at 12:30 p.m. at the corner of Earlysville Forest Road and Earlysville Road (parking at Earlysville Green)

Dance the Night away and raise funds for the Dome over the Pool at Crozet Park! Join us on July 1 to kick off Independence Day weekend.  Click here for the Flyer.

Claudius Crozet Park
Free swing dance lesson at 7 pm, music and dancing from 7:30 to 10 pm
$20 each or $35 couple
Cash bar and raffles throughout the evening.

Congratulations to the community groups and citizens of Crozet who turned out for the Salute to Swing fundraiser dance for Crozet Fire and Western Rescue on February 5.  The community groups, notably the Lions,  Ruritans, and Community Association, sought ways to work together on projects such as the July4th parade and support their Emergency Service agencies. Their work raised over $2100 cash for the two agencies, plus more in donated expenses.

A large contingent of Boy Scouts from Troup 74 set up tables and chairs. Community members provided refreshments of baked goods and snacks. Brenda Plantz and Parkway Pharmacy installed lovely table decorations and balloons. A wide array of popular raffle items and informal talks by Chief Gentry of the Fire Co and President Bill Wood of WARS spiced up the evening. The breakdown crew had everything to rights by midnight.

By far the highlights were the sensational music of the 17 piece band and the free swing dance lesson from 7-8. A free swing dance lesson with Mike Herring and Melissa Pancurak of  Swing Cville taught everyone several swing steps and stayed for the evening, providing encouragement to dancers and several demonstrations. Members of the band were inspired to one of their best performances by the wild applause and constant dancing.

From 3 to 93, all ages enjoyed the music and the dancing. The community groups put an event together, where each group or person chose their role and stepped up to fulfill it. The result is terrific. Everyone is looking forward to next year.