The Center for Rural Culture

Goochland and its surrounding rural communities have long held a tradition based on an agricultural economy. The history, the stories and music, the arts and crafts, and the traditions all create a cultural tapestry woven from the "fiber" of a land-based lifestyle.
The mission of the Center for Rural Culture is to educate, promote and inspire members of our community to sustain a culture that supports agriculture and the local economy, protects natural and historic resources, and maintains our rural character and traditions.
The Center's work is challenging in the face of development pressures and it is up to each of us to preserve the cultural tapestry that makes us unique as a rural community.
The purpose of The Center for Rural Culture is to educate, promote and inspire individuals seeking to sustain our rural culture. Visitors will find information about Center activities, links to other sites, and information on sustainability.

Visit their website: www.centerforruralculture.org

Wednesday February 10, 2010: Establishing Vegetative Cover / Monacan Soil Water Conservation. Monacan Soil Water Conservation is hosting an informational meeting for the development/contractor community. Keith Burgess will speak about seed selection and seedbed preparation for establishing permanent vegative cover. Guest speaker, John Fallon. RSVP (804) 556-4936 by Feb 3rd
Location : Powhatan Village Building in the Village of Powhatan . Time : 2-4 pm

Saturday February 13, 2010: Center for Rural Culture/ Goochland Farmers Market Fifth Annual Growers Workshop. Hands-on sessions include: brochure development, shiitake mushroom logs, seed-saving and tomato grafting. All participants in the hands-on sessions will have something to take home from the class (a new brochure on cd, a shiitake log, seeds and/or a grafted tomato plant). There will also be a round-table discussion on specialty niche marketing featuring a variety of local experts.

Saturday's day-long event will conclude with a reception featuring local foods appetizers provided by Nadolski's Butcher Shop in Goochland. Based on feedback from previous events, this reception will allow participants to network and socialize to facilitate relationship building.

Workshop fee includes a delicious boxed lunch provided by Whole Foods Market.
MORE: Optional half-day Backyard Poultry Class on Sunday, February 14th at beautiful Tuckahoe Plantation includes a hands-on chicken-tractor making session!
Location : J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Western Campus 1851 Dickenson Road, Goochland, Va 23063 . Time : 9 am - 5 pm

Wednesday February 17, 2010: Goochland County Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours". Join your friends and business associates at Adams International School for an evening to explore their new school. Members will have the opportunity to take a tour and enjoy refreshments. Admission: Canned Foods for the Goochland Free Clinic. Reservations required 556-3811 by February 12th.
Location : Adams International School,1655 Broad Street, Maidens . Time : 5 pm till 7 pm

Thursday February 18, 2010: Children's Green Entrepreneur Program. This four part series will teach children ages 9-19 the basic entrepreneur skills they need to succeed in business. From development of unique concept & idea to implementation of finalized product. This program will include marketing & management strategies and will utilize green and sustainable principles to build a community based local economy.
For more information, please contact Virginia Cooperative Extension at (804) 556-5841 or Goochland County Parks & Recreation Department at (804) 556-5854.

Presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension 4H
Sponsored by The Center for Rural Culture
Hosted by Goochland County Parks & Recreation Department

Thursday, February 18th 6 to 8pm
Thursday, March 25th 6 to 8pm
Thursday, April 15th 6 to 8pm
Thursday, May 13th 6 to 8pm

FREE EVENT! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. NO PROGRAM FEE TO PARTICIPATE!
Location : Parks & Recreation Department Goochland Sports Complex . Time : 6-8 pm

Tuesday February 23, 2010: Goochland Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting/Business After Hours. Shin Yu and her husband Far Chiang are inviting memebers of the Goochland Chamber of Commerce to join them for a fun filled evening at their new restaurant. Members will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of refreshments provided by the China Bistro. The Chamber will celebrate their new business with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and special business after hours to introduce their new Chinese Restaurant to Goochland County. Reservations required.call Goochland Chamber @ 5569-3811 by 2/19 Admission: Canned Goods for the Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services.
Location : Yu's China Bistro, 32 Broad Street, Manakin Sabot . Time : 5 pm to 7 pm

Friday February 26, 2010: Goochland Chamber of Commerce "Operation Network". The Goochland Chamber of Commerce will provide an opportunity to share and learn about other businesses in the area while enjoying lunch. Bring plenty of business cards and meets some great friends and new business associates. Please make reservations by Feb 24/ 556-3811 $15 members/ $20 guests
Location : Richmond Country Club, 12950 River Road West, Manakin-Sabot . Time : 11:30 am - 1 pm

 

THE 2010 VINTAGE GOOCHLAND CALENDAR
The Perfect Gift! Our custom designed, 32-page 2010 wall calendar is unique to Goochland County. Each month is beautifully illustrated with vintage images of people & places from bygone days. Commercially printed on acid-free paper in sepia-toned colors.
Features national holidays, county board of supervisors’ meetings and school holidays. Pages provide ample space to write daily notes. Size is 11" x 17" hanging. COLLECT ALL FOUR BACK ISSUES

Our 2010 Calendars are available at these locations:

Goochland County Historical Society • Goochland County Administration Building • Brookview Farm Store • Dameron’s Market • JavaJodi’s Coffee Café • White Hawk Music Café

All proceeds from calendar sales support the Society.

A collection of vintage Goochland County photographs featuring people & places from bygone days

The mission of the Center for Rural Culture is to educate, promote and inspire members of our community to sustain a culture that supports agriculture and the local economy, protects natural and historic resources, and maintains our rural character and traditions.