Category: Charlottesville

  • FISH, Friends in Schools Helping, is now looking for volunteers

    FISH, Friends in Schools Helping, is now looking for volunteers to help tutor children in local elementary schools for the brand new school year. Trainings will be held the middle to end of September, as both teachers and students need time to settle in and have assessments completed for placement of FISH volunteers. Contact Marguerite…

  • A Chance To Learn More About Our Charlottesville Community

    BECOME INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY Applications are being accepted for the following boards and commissions appointed by City Council: • Charlottesville-Albemarle Regional Transportation (CHART) Plan Citizen Advisory Committee • Community Development Block Grant Task Force • Planning Commission DEADLINE September 30th • Regional Disability Service Board • Rivanna Solid Waste and Advisory Committee For an…

  • Volunteers Needed for 2010 Farm Tour: Earn a free car pass

    Learning through volunteering is a favorite lifelong learning strategy of mine. How about you?  Would you like to learn more about our local farms? The Market Central/Whole Foods 2010 Farm Tour will take place on Labor Day, and they are looking for volunteers to help with the event. Market Central, and our friends at Whole…

  • Fifth Congressional District Candidates Showcase – August 11, Senior Center

    This is going to be a very interesting race. We learned last time how just a few votes can make a big difference. Here is a chance to learn more about the candidates and the issues: Fifth Congressional District Candidates Showcase, Charlottesville Senior Center – Wednesday, August 11, 1:30–3:00 p.m. On November 2nd, voters will…

  • Enjoy music by Travis Elliot in McIntire Park – an event sponsored by nonprofit McIntire Botanical Garden

    Enjoy the park, enjoy the music – and learn more about hopes and plans for a botanical garden for everyone in McIntire Park. MUSICAL EVENT ON AUGUST 8, 2010 – 5:00-7:00 p.m. Posted on July 28, 2010 by Helen Come to the East side of McIntire Park on August 8th from 5-7 p.m. and listen…

  • 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…