Category: PLACE

  • International Neighbors | WHY CHARLOTTESVILLE?

    Why Charlottesville? Charlottesville is one of only 22 cities in the United States where the International Rescue Committee is located. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the International Rescue Committee (http://www.rescue.org/) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people to survive and to rebuild their lives.  Since 1998, Charlottesville has become home to…

  • A perfect Saturday morning

    So happy our PLACE is Charlottesville A beautiful sunny day! We caught the CAT for a walk on the Downtown Mall and a  trip to the Charlottesville City Market where we bought our colorful summer vegetables at the Medina Farm stand. We headed to Baggby’s Sandwich Shop to cool off and enjoy a  cup of coffee, and then caught…

  • Why eat a rainbow? Daily Progress has the answer!

    ❤ Shop at the Charlottesville City Market for colorful locally grown fruits, vegetables, and greens. Finally, two antioxidant plant pigments, lutein and zeaxanthin, are found in very colorful produce. Shop for deep green, yellow, blue, red, purple and orange fruits and vegetables such as kale, spinach, collard greens, turnip and beet greens; broccoli; red, yellow and orange…

  • Interested in Healthy Eating?

    Healthy Eating in a Beautiful Space on the Corner We enjoyed a perfect lunch at Roots Natural Kitchen on Saturday, June 13 – Excellent food, friendly folks, a beautiful atmosphere; all combined with a mission to keep us healthy and support the UVa Children’s Hospital.   UVa Today: U.Va. Grads’ New Corner Restaurant Serves Healthy Food With a Mission…

  • City of Charlottesville Democratic Primary

    City of Charlottesville Democratic Primary today, June 9, 2015.   Remember to cast your vote! Polls open until 7:00 pm.

  • Free Skin Cancer Screening – Saturday, May 9

    We love the warm weather and sunshine, but remember that exposure to the sun can cause serious damage to your skin. The UVa Health System is offering a free screening that could save your life: If you are concerned that a spot on your skin may be skin cancer, you can be screened for free…