Category: Lifelong Learning

A novel is a garden carried in the pocket | grow. learn. connect.

I love the title of this JMRL Blog post. How true!

March 20, 2012
Get your Book Bag packed | Virginia Festival of the Book will be here soon!

Virginia Festival of the Book runs March 21-25, 2012.

March 15, 2012
TED, Known for Idea Talks, Releases Educational Videos

I read about TED-ED – Lessons Worth Sharing in the newspaper this morning and then in the Wired Campus newsletter. What great news for lifelong learners!

March 12, 2012
Searching for Your “Sense of Place” ??? Find It in cvillepedia!

As an “Army brat” and then as an Army wife, I have lived in many places in Europe and the US. My children reminisce that upon arrival at a new post we would set out immediately with a map to locate things.

March 8, 2012
Paver stone for Steve Trumbull’s Medallion project has arrived in Charlottesville!

The granite stone paver that will become the Medallion at First and Main has arrived in Charlottesville from Mt Airy, North Carolina. Continue reading … http://charlottesvillethenandnow.blogspot.com/2012/03/medallion-project-update.html

March 5, 2012
Have some time to give? Latest JABA volunteer opportunities in Charlottesville

Volunteering is a good way to get involved in making our community a better place to live for everyone, and JABA always has lots of opportunities. An added benefit is that volunteering is also a good avenue for lifelong learning — you may even discover a new career in the process!

February 28, 2012