Category: PLACE

Celebrate Charlottesville’s 250 Years | New website open for your suggestions!

The celebrate250 website is waiting for your feedback! We all know that Charlottesville is such a unique city! It has a vibrancy and diversity not usually found in small towns, and now the city is preparing to celebrate the 250 years since its founding in 1762. Everyone is invited to share in the planning. Volunteer…

May 22, 2011
… and thank you, JABA!

A wonderful event! Thanks so much to JABA for giving all of us the opportunity to give back to our community and to feel appreciated. Thank You, Volunteers Posted on April 15, 2011 By guest blogger, Becky Calvert, Volunteer Support Specialist We here in Volunteer Services like to say that Volunteers are the heart of…

April 15, 2011
Why doesn’t Charlottesville have a botanical garden?

Charlottesville needs a botanical garden! Because we seem to be such a progressive, green community, I would have expected one to have been established a long time ago. Better late than never, and now we have the perfect opportunity to get started! Visit the McIntire Botanical Garden Blog for more information and to view the…

March 28, 2011
Yeah! I won a B&N gift certificate | join the fun | JMRL contest

You still have time. Join the fun! Ruth from Charlottesville was right! O’Shaugnessy stuffed it into the sculpture’s sleeve while she played softball. Someone’s snatched it again, though. Continue reading … JMRL Big Read falcon quiz – 2.

March 16, 2011
It is never too late to learn a new language – Try BYKI at JMRL

Any one can learn a new language. Those who have a JMRL library card can access free online lessons through BYKI (Before You Know It). If you are lucky enough to have an iPad, you can practice your new language there also. Quoted below is a post that suggests learning a new language might sharpen…

February 21, 2011
An opportunity to learn more about the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia

An opportunity for Lifelong Learning that could lead to opportunities for Civic Engagement! The Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia will be offering behind-the-scenes tours starting next week. The tours, conducted by students, will look at the center’s history, programs and facilities. Tours will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday and…

February 19, 2011