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Seedling to Supper Table – Monticello’s Farms, Gardens, & Cookery – Senior Center | Mediterranean diet?

Thomas Jefferson’s diet might today be called “Mediterranean.” – lots of fruits and veggies, little meat. “FROM SEEDLING TO SUPPER TABLE: Monticello’s Farms, Gardens, & Cookery” Thursdays, May 22-June 26, 6:00-7:30 pm Explore Jeffersonian agriculture and food preparation with experts Peter J. Hatch and Leni Sorensen. Details about topics and information about our presenters is on…
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McIntire Skate Park | McIntire Park East | View latest news & send comments to consultants

We will all soon see the new Skate Park from the 250 Bypass. It sounds very interesting both to glimpse from the road and to visit! The consultants will return with final design plans to present to the public and city by the end of June. “I would encourage even people who don’t skate to come,…
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Butterfly Garden or Butterfly House?

As I have mentioned before, I am hoping for a butterfly garden in McIntire Park East. Our family recently visited the beautiful Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. One of the photos below is the welcoming, shady seat for observing the rose garden. Of particular interest was the “Butterflies Live “exhibit in the conservatory. We…
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Free Skin Cancer Screening – Saturday, May 10 – Trade your old baseball cap or visor for a new sun hat

If you love to be outside in this beautiful, sunny weather, please be aware that excess exposure to UV radiation can cause lasting damage which may lead to skin cancer. Remember your sunblock, sunglasses, and hat! Even when the weather is cool and cloudy, you need sun protection. UVa Health System, Primary Care, Dermatology…
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Charlottesville Dogwood Parade 2014 – So Beautiful!

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Virginia Historic Garden Week Tours at UVa

Garden Week Features April 29 Tours, Talk at U.Va. The public is invited to enjoy a talk and visit U.Va.’s gardens and pavilions as the University participates on Tuesday, April 29, in Virginia Historic Garden Week. Visitors can tour pavilions on the West Lawn of the Academical Village and also participate in tours of the…