Fort Valley’s Holiday community calendar is filling up fast, with a full slate of community events that celebrate the season and give neighbors plenty of reasons to gather. From a friendly foot race along Seven Fountains Road to a the annual Christmas parade, here’s what’s on tap for 2026.
The Fort Valley Ruritan Club’s Two-Mile Turkey Trot returns for its fifth year on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 9 a.m. Runners and walkers will follow the familiar course along Seven Fountains Road, starting and finishing at the Fort Valley Volunteer Fire Department (7088 Fort Valley Rd.).
Day-of registration is $10 for participants 19 and older; those under 19 can join for free with a signed parental waiver. A prize drawing kicks off at 8:50 a.m., with top-three awards given to both male and female finishers. Post-race refreshments, includingmuffins, donuts, juice, and water,will be available at the finish line.
All proceeds benefit Matthews Food Pantry of Fort Valley, and DuPont Community Credit Union of Woodstock will match total event proceeds dollar-for-dollar up to $3,000. Entry fees and donations are tax-deductible; checks should be made payable to FV Matthews Food Pantry.
For more information, contact Event Director Ruth O’Hara..
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The Dry Run Cemetery Association, Inc. will hold a yard sale on Saturday, October 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the covered pavilion behind White Chapel Methodist Church. The sale will be held rain or shine, with the pavilion providing shelter for shoppers and merchandise. Proceeds will benefit a special project to clean up the Revolutionary Patriots graveyard, the oldest section of Dry Run Cemetery and reportedly one of the oldest cemeteries in Fort Valley. Seven Revolutionary Patriots are buried in this section. The cemetery association estimates that the cleanup project will cost $3,000. A wide selection of items are available, including vintage collectibles, new and vintage décor, craft items, fabric, books and DVDs, glassware, kitchen and bakeware, and new and vintage jewelry. There will also be lots of vintage buttons and soft goods, including doilies and embroidered items. Because of recent check-washing scams in the county, the association will not accept checks. Shoppers should come prepared to pay with cash. Venmo will also be available
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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. Classes are generally held on Fridays at various times of each year.. 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 on Wednesdays. For more information, call (703) 606-1974 or email mcoloncammack@gmail.com
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