Tag: Charlottesville Virginia

  • More a snarl of threads than a web at the moment, but I am learning!

    The recent announcement of upgrades to Facebook pages has sent me back to a puzzle  that I started to attempt to solve some time ago.  From my first Web presence in 1995 my “brand” has been RuthK, and for many years I have had a personal website at ruthk.net.  Because I needed a place to…

  • Ready to give back to our community? JABA has many volunteer opportunities

    You can make a difference in the life of a student in one of our public schools by being a FISH (Friends in Schools Helping) volunteer. JABA’s FISH volunteers help students with reading, math and other academic subjects. They are also mentors to children who need a little extra support. Volunteers are needed now through…

  • City seeks applicants for several boards

    Civic engagement is a great way to learn more about our community!  here are some opportunities: The Charlottesville government is accepting applications for the following boards and commissions: Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Commission Community Development Block Grant Task Force Dialogue on Race Housing Advisory Committee Police Advisory Panel Personnel Appeals Board Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Rivanna…

  • Don’t retire your memory – Lots of opportunities for learning – Try Adobe Fireworks

    Do you  prefer hands-on learning to the more traditional courses and lectures? I was a college webmaster and instructor of web development for ten years, and one of the things that attracted me to the field in 1995 was the rapid pace of new software development, which meant that I had to run just to…

  • Charlottesville – City Seeks Applicants for Boards from City Residents

    Civic engagement is a great way to learn about your community! Here are some opportunities to get involved: Applications are being accepted for the following boards and commissions appointed by City Council: 250th Anniversary Steering Committee – New Committee with 2 year commitment. 12 positions available. Planning Commission PVCC JAUNT Police Advisory Committee Community Development…

  • A Chance To Learn More About Our Charlottesville Community

    BECOME INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY Applications are being accepted for the following boards and commissions appointed by City Council: • Charlottesville-Albemarle Regional Transportation (CHART) Plan Citizen Advisory Committee • Community Development Block Grant Task Force • Planning Commission DEADLINE September 30th • Regional Disability Service Board • Rivanna Solid Waste and Advisory Committee For an…