A big part of Fort Valley life is its country stores. A number of stores had operated throughout Fort Valley at various times during the 19th and 20th centuries. Although only one of them still exists, the Fort Valley Country Store, the Fort Valley Museum has preserved much of their history.
The Fort Valley Country Store has operated under several owners, at least over the last half century. However, the form of ownership changed dramatically on June 1, 2019, when it opened for business as FVP Country Store LLC.
Fort Valley Properties is a group of almost entirely local shareholders who have provided a more solid organizational foundation and greater financial stability in the typical feast-and-famine life of a small country store. The new ownership model has been profitable, although a lot of the store’s revenue constantly gets plowed back into the operation to ensure that the store’s doors stay open.
Ann Heap, the former owner, had invited Claire Hollady to step in as the store’s manager soon after the store ownership had changed hands. Claire took the job and she’s been running the operation ever since. This coming June 1st marks the five year anniversary of the Fort Valley Properties operation.
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4-H Camp runs June 9-13, 2024 at the Northern Virginia 4-H Center in Front Royal. The camp is co-ed and open to ages 9-13 (camper age as of 9/30/2024) who are residents of Culpeper, Shenandoah, or Rappahannock counties. The cost is $385 and includes meals and lodging for five days and four nights, a camp t-shirt and class supplies. The enrollment payment deadline is May 15th, 2024. Accommodations can be made if unable to pay in full. Contact a county 4-H agent directly if a payment plan is needed. The 4-H Camp Registration Form for campers can be completed online. More information available here or call (540) 459-6140.
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There's always something happening at the Fort Valley Community Center and Library. Check out the current list of public programs offered there. Most of them are free! Visit our Community page for more information, or call (540) 933-6714..
Focuses on getting you moving! It is adaptable to individual fitness levels and can be done sitting in a chair, standing or a combination of both! Gentle flowing movements are easy to achieve with instructor encouragement upbeat music. Preregistration is required and there is a registration fee. 2023 classes are held on Fridays at 10:00 am, starting on April 7, 2023. Maximum class size:12. Hosted through Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation. In-person registration available at the Parks & Rec office, 600 N. Main St., Suite 108 in Woodstock, Va., by mail at this same address or online. For more information and for the current program schedule, call SCPR at (540) 459-6777.
A group of adults who wish to have more social contact in the community. The group meets every week, on Tuesdays, 10:00 am until... at the Fort Valley Community Center. Their activities agenda is very simple: Crafts, snacks, sending out greeting cards; and games, including dominos and playing cards. GEMS also occasionally hosts group outings. They also are always open to suggestions for enjoying other kinds of fun and fellowship!
Shotokan Karate is a traditional Japanese form of Martial Arts founded by Master Gichin Funakoshi. It develops strength of mind, body and spirit through training. Chief Instructor is Majal Colon-Cammack. Techniques are characterized by deep, long stances that provide stability, coordination, flexibility and strength. Member: International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF). Classes are held every Wednesday from 10:30am to 12:00pm. For more information, call (703) 606-1974 or email mcoloncammack@gmail.com
Lee and Peggy Santos, longtime residents of Fort Valley, are also multiple-time national and international dancing championship competition winners. They have been dance instructors for more than 40 years, including college-level dance coaching. Ballroom Dancing instruction includes American Style Beginners and Intermediate levels. Fridays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. For more information, visit their website.
Pick-Up Soccer games are available at the Fort Valley Community Center and Library, every Tuesday during the months of April through October, from 6:00 pm - 7 pm. Open to all school ages K through 8th Grade. Soccer will not be held on April 18th. Soccer games will always be canceled during rainy weather.
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