• Fort Valley Library Children’s Hour on Thursday, Nov 21st, 2-3 pm. read-alouds, games and puzzles, and art projects. All ages welcome, must be accompanied by an adult.
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  • Fort Valley Library Children’s Hour on Thursday, Nov 21st, 2-3 pm. read-alouds, games and puzzles, and art projects. All ages welcome, must be accompanied by an adult.
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    An Abundance of Fort Valley Community Holiday Events Brighten the Season


    The Fort Valley Fire Department Ham & Oyster Supper is the warmup event for the Holiday season, serving meals are from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 16th.

    November and December are the time for special, seasonal services at Fort Valley churches, including the Community Thanksgiving Service at Fort Valley Church of God on Nov. 24th at 6:00 pm. Everyone is invited to share any special music, such as to sing a solo, join in with a choir, or play solo or as a duet with a musical instrument. Or just sit back and enjoy the music that others have to share. As we receive word of other Holiday services, we’ll post info about them on the FortValley.com Events listings.


    Happening Soon

    Fort Valley Library Children’s Hour on Nov. 21st

    Fort Valley Community Library hosts a Children’s Hour of special activities every Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The program is led by library volunteers Sada Ahlman and Kitty Bryant.  Children are invited to enjoy read-alouds, games and puzzles, and art projects.  All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.  All ages are welcome.  There is no cost to attend.


    Community Center & Library Programs

    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.

     

    Fort Valley Library Children’s Hour

    On Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Fort Valley Community Library hosts a Children's Hour of special activities, led by library volunteers Sada Ahlman and Kitty Bryant. Children are invited to enjoy read-alouds, games and puzzles, and art projects. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All ages are welcome.


     

    Mature Movement -- Fitness at your level    

    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.


     

    The Fort Valley GEMS    

    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!


     

    St. Michael Shotokan Karate, LLC

    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


     

    Ballroom Dancing Instruction


    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.


     

    2023 Youth Pick-Up Soccer at Fort Valley Community Center and Library

    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.


    An Abundance of Fort Valley Community Holiday Events Brighten the Season


    The Fort Valley Fire Department Ham & Oyster Supper is the warmup event for the Holiday season, serving meals are from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 16th.

    November and December are the time for special, seasonal services at Fort Valley churches, including the Community Thanksgiving Service at Fort Valley Church of God on Nov. 24th at 6:00 pm. Everyone is invited to share any special music, such as to sing a solo, join in with a choir, or play solo or as a duet with a musical instrument. Or just sit back and enjoy the music that others have to share. As we receive word of other Holiday services, we’ll post info about them on the FortValley.com Events listings.


    Happening Soon

    Fort Valley Library Children’s Hour on Nov. 21st

    Fort Valley Community Library hosts a Children’s Hour of special activities every Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The program is led by library volunteers Sada Ahlman and Kitty Bryant.  Children are invited to enjoy read-alouds, games and puzzles, and art projects.  All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.  All ages are welcome.  There is no cost to attend.


    Community Center & Library Programs

    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..

     

    Fort Valley Library Children’s Hour

    On Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Fort Valley Community Library hosts a Children's Hour of special activities, led by library volunteers Sada Ahlman and Kitty Bryant. Children are invited to enjoy read-alouds, games and puzzles, and art projects. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All ages are welcome.


     

    Mature Movement -- Fitness at your level    

    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.


     

    The Fort Valley GEMS    

    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!


     

    St. Michael Shotokan Karate, LLC

    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


     

    Ballroom Dancing Instruction


    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.


     

    2023 Youth Pick-Up Soccer at Fort Valley Community Center and Library

    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.


  • Check our Event listing on FortValley.com for more details about this year's Turkey Trot!




  • For More Information, Check the Bazaar event listing on our Events page.






  • Check our Event listing on FortValley.com for more details about this year's Turkey Trot!




  • For More Information, Check the Bazaar event listing on our Events page.