Recently voted #1 Best Convenience Store Food, Best Fried Chicken, and Best Gas Station by the Lake Anna community in Best of Lake Anna 2025, Elk Creek Country Store has a historic heartbeat with a modern soul. “When I first came to the lake in 2013, I fell in love with it immediately,” says Mike Rassiwalla.That first impression was all …
By Judi Cooper with Jennifer Bailey On the side of Jefferson Highway close to Buckner Road in Bumpass, a modest fireworks stand holds more than sparklers and bottle rockets—it holds the legacy of a family and a community landmark seven decades strong. Photos by Kristin Flint The Talley siblings at the stand, Chris with the roofing truck his father once …
Thirteen outstanding seniors from Louisa, Orange, and Spotsylvania counties were recognized Tuesday evening, June 3, as the Belmont Ruritan Club and the Belmont Club of Women hosted their annual awards dinner and scholarship ceremony. Held at the Belmont Ruritan Center, the event brought together students, community leaders, and local supporters to celebrate the 2025 recipients of the clubs’ combined scholarship …
June 7–8, 2025 | Montpelier Station, VA The 34th Annual Orange Uncorked Wine Festival will return to its historic roots on June 7 and 8, 2025, as it sets up once again on the picturesque grounds of James Madison’s Montpelier in Montpelier Station, Virginia. See the full event details here: https://lakeanna.online/lake-anna-events-calendar-2/#/details/34th-annual-orange-uncorked-wine-festival/15443415/2025-06-07T11 This year’s festival coincides with the launch of Virginia’s …
Photos: Kenna Ashley and Fred Koll perform at Obrigados to raise money for the Musical The Louisa Arts Center will debut the original musical Chick’s Diner this June, written by longtime collaborators Kenna Ashley and Fred “Freddy Fingers” Koll. The production marks a significant milestone for the songwriting duo, whose partnership spans multiple projects across stage and online platforms. Scheduled …
Driven by heart, this 20-year-old champion racer is a true hero for childhood cancer. What began as a go-kart hobby at the age of four has grown into something far bigger than wins and trophies for Timmy “Mini” Tyrrell. Inspired by his childhood friend, Ella, who battled a brain tumor, Mini turned his passion for racing into a mission to …
This morning as I began to realize the smell of burnt sourdough in the toaster oven, I had to laugh at myself. I burn something In the toaster oven every single day. Yesterday it was more sourdough, the day before that was a home made pop tart I bought from the LKA Chef at Lakefest over the weekend (Delicious, by …
Nicholas Alexander Farley has spent the last six years turning up the heat in kitchens across Northern Virginia—from food trucks and catering gigs to fine dining and restaurant launches. Now, at just 24 years old, he’s preparing to open the doors to his own dream restaurant: The Rustic Tavern. “I’ve always had a passion for food—and everybody loves my food,” …
The Breeze is devoted to celebrating local excellence in our community. We’ve done that through telling stories, creating educational opportunities, and – here for a second year – asking you, our readers, to nominate and vote for members of our community who are doing great things. From local businesses to local leaders and heroes, musicians and locations around the lake …
Lake Anna is about to get a charge of something new—and silent. A major innovation in boating is coming ashore this summer as Electrified Marina, a cutting-edge electric watercraft dealer based in Norfolk, makes its Lake Anna debut with a one-day showcase event on Friday, June 28. The public is invited to experience this exclusive, hands-on look at the future …
