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    A wonderful event! Thanks so much to JABA for giving all of us the opportunity to give back to our community and to feel appreciated. Thank You, Volunteers Posted on April 15, 2011 By guest blogger, Becky Calvert, Volunteer Support Specialist We here in Volunteer Services like to say that Volunteers are the heart of…

    April 15, 2011
  • Senior Corps Program Vital in Central Virginia for the Volunteers!

    Community service through JABA’s RSVP program is so important, not only for the people served, but for the volunteers themselves. Moving to a new community for retirement means leaving behind your network of coworkers and friends who would help with the transition from working to volunteering. Shortly after moving to Charlottesville, I discovered JABA through…

    March 31, 2011
  • Why doesn’t Charlottesville have a botanical garden?

    Charlottesville needs a botanical garden!  Because we seem to be such a progressive, green community,  I would have expected one to have been established a long time ago.  Better late than never, and now we have the perfect opportunity to get started! Visit the McIntire Botanical Garden Blog for more information and to view the…

    March 28, 2011
  • Yeah! I won a B&N gift certificate | join the fun | JMRL contest

    You still have time. Join the fun! Ruth from Charlottesville was right! O’Shaugnessy stuffed it into the sculpture’s sleeve while she played softball. Someone’s snatched it again, though.  Continue reading …  JMRL Big Read falcon quiz – 2.

    March 16, 2011
  • Try iPad app #Zite for a personalized e-magazine that is hard to put down

    I read about the new free iPad app, Zite, yesterday in USA Today.  It sounded great – an electronic magazine that “learns” what kind of content you like.    I got it right away, and so far, I really love it!  I can see that I am going to be spending a lot of time browsing…

    March 10, 2011
  • It is never too late to learn a new language – Try BYKI at JMRL

    Any one can learn a new language. Those who have a JMRL library card can access free online lessons through BYKI (Before You Know It).  If you are lucky enough to have an iPad, you can practice your new language there also. Quoted below is a post that suggests learning a new language might sharpen…

    February 21, 2011
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