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McIntire Botanical Garden – A Vision
Here is another chance to learn while you volunteer your time for a worthwhile project. Visit the McIntire Botanical Garden website for more information. So … what is a botanical garden and why should Charlottesville want one? A botanical garden is a collection of living plants and trees for display, research, education and conservation. A…
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Did comics turn you into a juvenile delinquent?
I remember so well all the commotion in the 50’s about comic books ruining the young generation. Of course, like most kids I was completely addicted to them – haunting the news stands until the next issue appeared. My parents also often voiced opinions that rock-and-roll music would last only a couple of years before…
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Support the First Amendment
I enjoyed a visit to the Newseum in Washington, DC, last spring and became even more convinced how precious the 5 freedoms are. I am pleased to see that the Newseum is on the list of Friends of 1 for All as is the Charlottesville Daily Progress. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment…
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Better sign up now – OLLI courses are filling up fast!
OLLI courses for Fall 2010 are filling very quickly, and registrations for several have closed already. Register now so that you don’t miss out on your preferred classes. You will find the OLLI Fall 2010 Catalog on the OLLI-UVa website. Read more about the OLLI-JABA partnership in the post quoted below: I’ve just signed up…
finding joy along the way
Live & Learn! 