Mistletoe Auction Raises Over $15,000 for Single Moms

Jen BaileyFeatured, Issue 127

Photo: David Bailey, Devon Dempsey and Jennifer Bailey The inaugural Mistletoe Holiday Auction drew a large crowd to Lake Anna Winery on November 21, raising well over $15,000 to support single mothers and families in need throughout the Lake Anna region. The event, organized by The Lake Anna Breeze and Bougie B Wine, hosted by Lake Anna Winery, featured both …

Brand-New Wellness Center Brings Same-Day Sick Visits and Whole-Person Care to Lake Anna

Jen BaileyFeatured, Issue 127

Lake Anna residents now have a new option for same-day sick visits and comprehensive primary care with the opening of Lake Anna Integrative Care, a wellness-focused medical practice dedicated to treating the whole person: body, mind and lifestyle. The center, located at 2444 New Bridge Road in Mineral, opened in November and offers a combination of primary care, mental health …

Lake Anna’s 2025 Lighted Boat Parade: An Annual Christmas Tradition

Jen BaileyFeatured

The magic of the holidays returns to Lake Anna as the 2025 Lighted Boat Parade sets sail on Saturday, December 6, bringing twinkling lights, festive music, and holiday joy to every cove and shoreline along the route. This beloved tradition has become one of the most anticipated winter events on the lake—drawing hundreds of spectators and showcasing some of the …

Unsung to Host December 6 Benefit Concert for Wife, Daughters of Late Guitarist Joe Langiu

Jen BaileyFeatured

The community is mourning the sudden passing of Joe Langiu, a beloved guitarist, Marine Corps veteran, and longtime supporter of local artists. Langiu, 44, died unexpectedly on Oct. 23, leaving behind his wife and two young daughters. Known for his generosity and unwavering encouragement of other musicians, Langiu was a fixture in the region’s rock scene. He played with several …

New Hometown Hearing Aid Center Advocates for Cognitive Health and Dementia Prevention [Sponsored]

Jen BaileyFeatured

Louisa, VA — The connection between hearing and brain health is clearer than ever — and a new Louisa County business is making it their mission to help residents protect both. Hometown Hearing Aid Center, now open in Louisa next to Ivy Physical Therapy, is dedicated not just to improving hearing, but to promoting long-term cognitive wellness and preventing dementia …

The Rustic Tavern’s Opening Delayed Amid Continuous Health Department Reviews

Jen BaileyFeatured

Photo: The Rustic Tavern revitalizes the old bartop that was used at The Hideaway; photo provided by Nick Farley What was supposed to be a summer of grand opening celebrations for The Rustic Tavern has instead stretched into months of waiting, paperwork, and mounting frustration for owner Puneet Ahluwalia and general manager Nick Farley. The pair had hoped to open …

1st Annual Karaoke Contest at The Lounge on Lake Anna

Jen BaileyFeatured

Ten-week event to feature weekly qualifiers and a $500 grand prize finale The Lounge on Lake Anna has announced the launch of its 1st Annual Karaoke Contest, a ten-week competition presented in partnership with Raise the Roof Entertainment and hosted by DJ Austin Nester, who leads karaoke nights at The Lounge every Thursday. The event begins Thursday, November 13, 2025, …

Letter from the Editor: Mistletoe & Gratitude

Jen BaileyFeatured, The Breeze 126

There’s nothing quite like the holidays at Lake Anna — for those of us who don’t flock to Florida, that is!The tourist season may slow down, but the activity and gatherings for locals certainly do not. And at the heart of it all? Giving. I haven’t seen a community group yet that doesn’t consistently give back. Lake Anna Roosters & …

Lake Homes Realty Recognizes Tiffany Hazelwood Among 25 Top-Performing Agents Nationwide [Sponsored]

Jen BaileyFeatured, Lake Anna Real Estate, The Breeze 126

Lake Anna Realtor Tiffany Hazelwood is making waves on the national stage. The Associate Broker with Lake Homes Realty has earned the company’s coveted “Big Wave Award,” a national recognition reserved for top-performing agents who surpass $10 million in annual sales or 40 transactions within a year. Out of more than 200 agents nationwide, Hazelwood was one of only 25 …