Category: Charlottesville

  • Book Buddies- a wonderful way to pass on the gift of lifelong learning

    Yesterday I attended the annual Book Buddies Fall Tutor Training at Greenbrier Elementary  in preparation for my becoming a  Book Buddy this year as a JABA FISH volunteer at Jackson -Via Elementary. The presentation by Jeanette Rosenberg, Book Buddies Coordinator, together with reading coordinators from the  participating schools was an excellent introduction to the program…

  • A breath-taking view from Montalto on a beautiful day

    The Monticello Heritage Food Festival held this year on the top of Montalto was absolutely stunning! The interesting and informative exhibits, demonstrations, and food tastings took place in front of a spectacular view of Charlottesville with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. I hope this location will continue for this yearly event!

  • Fall Open House at Charlottesville Senior Center

    Here is a great opportunity to learn more about our Senior Center: Don’t miss our Kick-Off Party on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 2:00 to 5:00! We will kick off Open House Week with a great party featuring most of our programs, crafts for sale, and program demos including Jazzercise, Line Dancing, Falun Gong, the Barbershop…

  • Our First Lifelong-Learning Resource – Remember the Library?

    As a military child moving to a new community every few years, I valued the family trips to the local library as one of the the pleasures that I could count on no matter where we lived. Even in Germany in 1950, we visited the library provided by the US DoD for the families moving…

  • Volunteers Needed for Market Central 2009 Farm Tour

    Thank you for supporting our efforts to secure the future of the Charlottesville City Market.  Market Central is a non-profit organization, formed to support the Charlottesville City Market, and the dedicated area farmers who bring the best in seasonal produce to the Charlottesville community every week. We are in need of several volunteers to help…

  • OLLI Notes Fall 2009 Newsletter Is Online

    Exciting new Lectures and Outings for Fall 2009 are detailed.  Visit the OLLI Website (olliuva.org) to download a copy and plan your fall activities.