Housing Foundation Breaks Ground for Affordable Housing in Louisa

Jen BaileyFeatured, Louisa, Wave Worthy

On May 13th, the Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation (FLHF) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a planned affordable housing project to be constructed on a lot adjacent to the foundation’s headquarters location in Louisa.  The new project, currently in the final planning and permit phase, will contain 16 one-bedroom and 9 two-bedroom units, funded by a combination of grants and donations.  These …

Community Grocery Store Opens in Mineral

Jen BaileyFeatured, Mineral

MINERAL, VA — Just minutes from Lake Anna, a new community grocery store is redefining what it means to “shop local.” The Market @ Meredith Farm, located at 2820 Gardners Road, has opened its doors, offering farm-fresh goods straight from the source — and they’re celebrating with a grand opening event on Sunday, May 18, from 2 p.m. to 6 …

New Clinics at Pleasants Landing Focus on Confident Parenting, Drowning Prevention

Jen BaileyFeatured

Photo by Lake Anna Photography; Jenn Mastro and her daughters In addition to Better Boater Academy, Lake Anna Swim Company’s Jenn Mastro is also bringing family water safety to the shoreline through Family Water Safety Clinics. “We just kind of found each other,” Jenn said of Britts. “It was completely organic. We’d never met before, but we’re on the same …

Bringing the Arts to All: Inside the Louisa Arts Center

Barry SchaefferFeatured, Issue 120, Wave Worthy

Look where you will, and you won’t find many facilities with a history as long and varied as the one we now know as the Louisa Arts Center. First constructed in 1905, the building originally housed the local high school. A fire in 1924 destroyed much of the structure, prompting a major rebuild. In 1940, the building was converted into …

Lake Anna Gears Up for 26th Annual Jet Boat Event

Jen BaileyFeatured, Issue 120, The Breeze™ 2025

L ake Anna is revving up for one of the most electrifying weekends of the summer as the 26th Annual Jet Boat Invasion returns June 6–7. A staple for high-performance boating fans across the country, the event promises a fast-paced blend of speed, sun, and community spirit. From the roar of finely-tuned engines to the relaxing beachside gatherings, this year’s …

National Art Honor Society Gallery Show

Jen BaileyFeatured

LOUISA, VA: April 8, 2025 — The Louisa Arts Center is pleased to announce thatthe next show in the Purcell Gallery will be entitled “The National Art Honor SocietyShowcase” and will include work from Louisa County High School art students ingrades 9-12 who are members of the local National Art Honor Society chapter.Students in the local NAHS chapter apply to …

Date Set for 2026 Lake Anna Home Tour

Jen Bailey2025 Tour of Lake Anna Homes, All Articles, Featured, The Breeze 119

Set a date for Saturday, March 7th, 2026, for the next Lake Anna Home Tour! This year’s tour started at Home Point Lake Anna and included eight total locations that included personal homes, vacation rentals, the brand new Rock Island Landing development as well as a two-story boathouse decked out with high tech toys like surround intelligent outdoor lighting. Guests …