Tag: Charlottesville Virginia

  • Beyond the Bars | Knitting program helps inmates give back to society

    Did you know about the knitting and crocheting  program offered by Inmate Programs at the Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail?  A great  example of volunteers donating time and talent to help others! “I call it knots of love,” Camilla Handy said as she crocheted a bright green scarf that will be sold to benefit the Shelter…

  • Charlottesville Tomorrow invites you to Celebrate 250!

    In 2012, the city of Charlottesville turns 250! To celebrate, the city is partnering with Charlottesville Tomorrow and Cvillepedia to create the biggest story-telling project Central Virginia has ever seen. Beginning Friday, September 20th 2011, from 10-4, we invite you to bring your historic documents down to the Charlottesville Tomorrow offices at CitySpace on the…

  • Attend tonight the first public meeting in the master planning process for the east side of McIntire Park

    The City is asking for community input on the future of the east side of McIntire Park Tonight’s topic: Informational meeting regarding the history of McIntire Park, current issues and restraints, and an outline of the master planning process. For more information or to leave a comment or suggestion for the park, please call 970-3610,…

  • Save the Date! | Charlottesville’s Promise Gala | OCT 29, 2011

    SAVE THE DATE! Charlottesville’s Promise Gala A celebration of our community, its scholars, and a promise . . . Saturday, October 29, 2011 at The Paramount Join us for an exciting evening of fun, music, dining, dancing, and a special presentation as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our community’s promise to create opportunities and…

  • Many Plans, One Community | June 23, 2011 Open House

    Join the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission for an introduction to a Performance Measurement System displaying an insightful snapshot of Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Show your support through participation and provide feedback on indicators of livability. We hope to see you there! Event Details Thurs., June 23, 4:00-7:00pm, Saunders Hall, UVA Darden School of Business…

  • Planning Chair to Step Down at the End of June | BECOME INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY

    An opportunity to learn more about our unique community! Posted Date: 5/31/2011 Jason Pearson, Chair of the City’s Planning Commission, will be stepping down at the end of next month opening up another vacancy on that board. City residents with appropriate experience are encouraged to apply. Deadline to apply: July 1st, 2011 Meetings: 2nd Tuesday…