Category: PLACE

“Virtual Volunteers” needed for a client satisfaction survey | JABA

From JABA’s Becky Calvert: I hope everyone has had a happy, healthy start to the new year. We get many inquires as to small ways volunteers can make a difference. Here is a great opportunity to do just that. “Virtual Volunteers” are needed for a client satisfaction survey. JABA is required by the Virginia Department…

January 28, 2011
JMRL Big Read | This is going to be fun!

I am so happy with the choice of the Maltese Falcon for this year’s Big Read! Everyone that I mention it to says something like, “Wow, that is really going to be fun!” No excuses – JMRL has a number of copies, but the book is also widely available from Amazon and Barnes & Noble…

January 10, 2011
Downloadable, electronic and audio books – perfect for frosty winter days!

A new service at the Jefferson Madison Regional Library means you will never be stuck at home during snowy winter weather with nothing to read. I tried it out this morning and I am delighted with installing Adobe Digital Editions (free) and downloading my first Adobe EPUB eBook in seconds. The downside for me is…

December 6, 2010
Combine learning with travel – educational travel opportunities from UVa

If you are looking for educational travel opportunities, be sure to check out Travel & Learn from the University of Virginia! WE OFFER YOU A WORLD OF IDEAS Historic Settings – Special Tours – Intellectual Engagement Expert Faculty and Interesting Company From Around The Nation and Around The World UPCOMING PROGRAMS – EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES…

November 5, 2010
Thanks to JABA – our local “myth-busters” – for leading the way!

How exciting to see our own JABA rewarded with a grant and praised on the USDA blog! JABA is truly leading the way in many different areas. I have mentioned before that my favorite volunteer program is JABA’s Friends in School Helping (FISH). Helping students learn is a wonderful way to keep your brain sharp…

October 21, 2010
Interesting idea! UVa students launch first online, interactive musical

What an interesting idea! You can read about this project in today’s Daily Progress, and here is a link to the student’s YouTube announcement: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu4lZzppG4M A cast and technical crew of 48 University of Virginia students will premiere at 8 tonight the first episode of “Musical: The Online Musical” — a project being billed as…

September 20, 2010