Category: PLACE

New School Blogs

As a result of our spring after-school Computer Club at Jackson-Via Elementary School, we now have two new blogs! The first is the JV Jam Weblog, the blog produced by the JV Jam News Studio. Jump for the Stars! presents an ePortfolio of Jackson-Via’s BEST. All Jackrabbits now have a chance to participate in weaving…

May 19, 2009
Jackson-Via Elementary School earns national award

“Jackson-Via Elementary is one of six schools in America to receive the Panasonic National School Change Award. Once considered under-performing, the Charlottesville school is now being praised for its achievement. …” Read full story on WVIR NBC29 website.

April 28, 2009
Healthy aging in Charlottesville – and now jobs, too!

Charlottesville is such a healthy and stimulating place for retirees to live! For more information about how a colorful diet, an active lifestyle, and lifelong learning can add vitality to your years visit Be Smart! , a blog dedicated to healthy aging, diet, and fitness (including “brain fitness”). And now US News has chosen C’ville…

April 27, 2009
Dogwood Parade 2009 – Perfect in every way!

Beautiful weather and a great parade – what could be more perfect?

April 25, 2009
View of Charlottesville from Carter Mountain

The apple trees are blooming, the view of Charlottesville is spectacular! Carter Mountain Orchard is now open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

April 19, 2009
Spring in Charlottesville

What a beautiful city!

April 16, 2009