Welcome!
Stony Point is a community north of Charlottesville, Virginia with a
long, rich history dating back to settlement in the 1720s.
You can reach Stony Point by traveling Route 20 North from Charlottesville -
all along the way you'll see the Southwest Mountains to the East and
the Blue Ridge off to the West.
Stony Point Central seeks to represent community members who lie within
the Stony Point School district and serve as an online community resource
to help Stony Point family and friends stay connected to the school,
community organizations, the land and each other.
This is our community Web site - so if something is missing or wrong,
you have some stories to tell, an event to share, or you want to add a
listing in the business or classified area:
Stony Point Central is now on Facebook - become a Fan and join the growing
community online.
community online.
LATEST NEWS/EVENTS
Bonfire and Potluck Lunch
Saturday, February 4th, Noon until dark
Bring a SOUP or DESSERT to share!
BYOBeverge
3rd Annual Stony Point Craft Show, Sat. March 10th, 9a- 2pm
Spaces still available. Email specraftshow@hotmail.com for more info.
Ruritan/Stony Point Community Garden
Location: Ruritan grounds on Watts Passage. Plenty of space and access to water.
If you are interested in a plot, please contact jweaver66@embarqmail.com if interested.
2012 Resolution - Learn More about Your Local Ruritan
Ruritan members represent a mix of ages and years living in Stony Point. Some members have been here all their lives – others moved here recently. But they all have on thing in common: A desire to help out our community…get to know neighbors…and enjoy a monthly meeting/time to socialize and plan great events for Stony Point.
Did You Know?
Nature Trails- We have nature trails in the area for walking. One trail is owned by the Nature Conservancy off of Burnt Mill Road called Fernbrook Natural Area. It is a loop trail leading up to the Rivanna River. Great hike for families or for runners.
See pictures of the summit at the end of trail by the Rivanna River.
George and Jacintha Paschall donated the 63-acre tract in 1963 as a land gift and requested that it be preserved in its natural state.
The land was originally purchased in the 1700s for $45--to be paid in installments over a nine-year period. Prior to 1963, it was used for agriculture, cattle and timber. For the first time since the original virgin timber was cut, the forest is being allowed to "complete" succession into a mature stand, paralleling the Shenandoah National Park, where the woodland is evolving to resemble pre-Colonial forest.
For more information on the trail and how to get there go to http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/virginia/preserves/art1234.html
- Preddy Creek trail OPEN with 8.6 miles of trail! This property off Burnley Station has about 453 mostly wooded acres in Albemarle County that has been owned by Albemarle for 20+ years.
Trail improvements span 10 to 11 miles of the 453 acres. There is a newly constructed outer loop and beginner loop, while an existing trail in the middle will provide a couple small loop variation. In addition, there is a 3.5 mile main loop trail. Maps available online here.
Directions: From 29 North toward Ruckersville, turn right onto Burnley Station Road, follow Burnley Station Road for 2.2 miles and it is on the left. It is also West of the intersection of Burnley and Gilbert Station. From 20, take a left onto Burnley Station Road and it will be on your right.
Station. From 20, take a left onto Burnley Station Road and it will be on your right. Any more interesting facts about people and events in Stony Point, send to
Stony Point Central - photos encouraged as well.
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Our Local Gem - The Ruritan
As you know, nearby each one of us is a Ruritan building, off of Watts Passage, just 1 minute or less car drive from Stony Point School.
The Ruritan is a national organization dedicated to improving communities and building a better America through fellowship, goodwill, and community service. Although it is a national organization, each club works to determine the needs of its community and then decide how it will work to meet some of those needs.
Although, it’s National, the Stony Point Ruritan is your gateway to community fun and giving.
What does your Stony Point Ruritan do?
•Partners with Stony Point Elementary School PTO to host fall and spring picnics.
Partners with Stony Point Elementary School PTO to host fall and spring picnics.•Charters Boy Scout Troop 93 and Cub Scout Pack 93.
Charters Boy Scout Troop 93 and Cub Scout Pack 93.•Hosts Girl Scouts meetings.
Hosts Girl Scouts meetings.•Maintains the building for community use and rentals.
Maintains the building for community use and rentals.•Maintains a horse ring for Horse Show Rentals.
Maintains a horse ring for Horse Show Rentals.•Maintains soccer and baseball fields for community use.
Maintains soccer and baseball fields for community use.•Hosts blood drives and yard sales.
Hosts blood drives and yard sales.•Participates in Adopt a Highway.
Participates in Adopt a Highway.•Hosts community meals and events (Wine Time, Rockin' at the Ruritan, Halloween Boo House, etc.).
Hosts community meals and events (Wine Time, Rockin' at the Ruritan, Halloween Boo House, etc.).•Hosts a Community Garden.
Hosts a Community Garden.Ideas on the table for 2012: Soup/Dessert Cook-Off, Community Recipe Book, Veiled Wine Time #2 (or possibly Veiled Beer Blast), Community Kickball League.
Why become a Ruritan Member?
Ruritan members represent a mix of ages and years living in Stony Point. Some members have been here all their lives – others moved here recently. But they all have on thing in common: A desire to help out our community…get to know neighbors…and enjoy a free monthly meal and time to socialize and plan great events for Stony Point. Not to mention a discount on building rentals! The Ruritan is also on Facebook.
Interested in becoming a Ruritan member? They meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:00. There is about an hour to share a meal and socialize, then down to business. Dues are paid once a year and cost $50. Want to join. Contact Joanne Norford at webnorford@dishmail.net.
Space Rental rates on the Community Page.
Visit to the Stony Point Fire Station
What's New at the SP Fire Station?
As a result of county funding and volunteer funds, the Fire Station has a
new front entrance and much expanded Day Room; this Day Room is where the crew
hangs out complete with TV. The Day Room accommodates a large table for
eating - or for training classes. Next to the Day Room is a Kitchen and
Pantry. This leads into expanded bunk rooms. According to Bryan, this was
one of the most pressing needs - having enough beds for volunteer crews and
especially visiting volunteers from the University.
Out back, they now have a new, large building for more storage, a workout
room, and garage. These facilities, by the way, are open to members;
meaning volunteers can come by and hang out, workout on the machines or even
use the garage to work on their car, if needed.
If you haven't stopped by, do so and meet your fellow Stony Point friends
and firefighters. The day crew is career staff, but from 6pm on, at night,
and on weekends, you can meet your potential fellow volunteers.
Do you feel the need to contribute and be that Firefighter you always dreamed about? Or, would you like to contribute in other ways, that helps the firefighters stay focused on their jobs?
Well, if you are 16 or older, stop by and see Bryan Monday nights or email
him at info@spvfc.org
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