Whether it’s attending a party, braving wintry weather or spending time with friends and family at a place of worship, the Heart of Virginia is looking to welcome 2019 in style. See events below:

BUCKINGHAM

While many associate New Year’s Eve with numerous parties and loud music, Satchidananda Ashram, Yogaville, is taking a different approach.

The yoga academy in Buckingham is holding a silent retreat that begins Friday and ends Tuesday.

The purpose of the retreat, according to the organization website, is “to gather the spiritual wisdom and strength needed to face the day-to-day surprises in life with the guidance of your own inner light.”

The event will provide instruction in pranayama (yogic breathing techniques), Hatha Yoga for focus and rejuvenation, a presentation from senior sannyasi (monk) Swami Gurucharanananda, and numerous opportunities for silence and meditation.

To learn more about the event, visit http://www.yogaville.org

CUMBERLAND

If being in the great outdoors is your thing, it may be worth visiting Bear Creek Lake State Park on New Year’s Day at 22 Bear Creek Lake Road in Cumberland to participate in the First Day Hike from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Parking is free and families are invited. According to documentation from the park, Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park will be at Bear Creek Hall to provide snacks and warm/cold refreshments from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Two guided walks will be provided throughout the day, which include the Resolution Hike at 11 a.m. and Strollers with Strollers at 3 p.m. High Bridge Trail State Park in Farmville and Twin Lakes State Park in Prince Edward will hold similar First Day hikes.

PRINCE EDWARD

To get an early start on the festivities, the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a New Years Eve-Eve-Eve Bash Saturday at the Firemen’s Sports Arena, located at 1328 Zion Hill Road, beginning at 8 p.m.

En’Novation, a classic R&B and soul band based in Richmond, will perform.

This is the first year that Hotel Weyanoke, since its reopening in May, is kicking off the New Year.

The hotel, starting 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, is holding a celebration that includes deals on its hotel rooms, live music starting at 9 p.m., dinner deals at Campagna, Champagne toast at midnight.

Several restaurant venues, including The Fishin’ Pig and The Virginia Tasting Cellar, will be holding New Year’s Eve events. The Fishin’ Pig is set to have deals on their meals and appetizers, activities for those over 21 years old after 8 p.m. and a photo booth presented by FarmVegas Events.

The Virginia Tasting Cellar is set to have tastings on its Champagne and sparkling wines.

Main Street Lanes is set to party as well on New Year’s Eve, with music by DJ-C. The event is set to last from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.

On New Year’s Day, the area NAACP will hold its Jubilee Day Celebration at 11 a.m. at the Apostolic Faith Church of All Nations, located at 1358 Sheppards Road.

The speaker is set to be Wesley Reed, Prince Edward County Sheriff Office. Newly-elected officers will be sworn in by Lynnette Coe, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince Edward County.