Tag: Charlottesville

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • byki – powerful online language-learning system – Thanks JMRL!

    Have you ever wished for an easy way to learn a foreign language? —and would you like it to be free and available 24/7 in your own home? Well, if you have internet access and  a library card for the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, then you have it! This year I am a volunteer tutor for…

  • Learn more about our community | Neighborhood Leadership Institute

    One of the best ways to learn about Charlottesville is to get involved.  Many seniors find that civic engagement adds another educational dimension to retired life: The City of Charlottesville is accepting applications for the 4th annual Neighborhood Leadership Institute. The program is a way to educate citizens about how to interact with city government.Charlottesville…