Tag: PLACE

Vinegar Hill Project Canning Cooperative – the SPIRIT of Charlottesville is alive at City Market!

Waste not, want not! I remember as a child going with my family in early morning to a nearby orchard to buy (at a very low price) a bushel of “culls” – peaches that had fallen from the tree during the night and were beginning to bruise making them unfit for sending to stores. We…

June 25, 2012
We feel loved and appreciated – Jackson-Via Volunteer Reception was so moving!

The Jackson-Via Volunteer Reception 2012 We truly value our PLACE in the Jackson-Via School community! Volunteers at Jackson-Via Elementary School were honored on Wednesday, May 23, with a beautiful reception. After introductory remarks by Principal Tracie Daniels, Pat Cuomo, Assistant Principal, presented a video of Jackson-Via students saying, “Thank you, volunteers!” in the always touching…

May 29, 2012
OLLI at UVa gives seniors the opportunity to find like-minded friends

Charlottesville is a PLACE where seniors who have recently relocated to our area have an organization ready to help them find new like-minded friends for lifelong learning and an active social life. Some seniors have relocated to the Charlottesville area not just for the foliage or proximity to vineyards and other sights, but also for…

May 22, 2012
cvillepedia Ambassador – Interesting and fun volunteer opportunity for Festival of History!

Call for volunteers! The Festival of History is May 26-June 5, and we want to capture as much content as possible for cvillepedia! If you’re interested in going as a cvillepedia ambassador, we’ll give you a tshirt, audio equipment, camera, and everything you need to know to create or improve a cvillepedia article based on…

May 21, 2012
Baggby’s – still my favorite “cool” view of the Charlottesville Downtown Mall (2012)

Baggby’s is still my favorite “place” to cool off before heading for home after a day at the City Market and on the Downtown Mall! Check out my post in summer 2009 … My favorite place for enjoying the Charlottesville Downtown Mall is the corner seat in the angled window in Baggby’s Gourmet Sandwiches. From…

May 19, 2012
Lucky for me! Hobbit House Creations was at the City Market in time for Mothers’ Day.

A new spider for my kitchen window! I love light and color, and people who know me well know that I collect spiders in celebration of my 16 years (and counting!) as a Webmaster. I was delighted to see a beautiful display of light catchers at City Market on Saturday that included spiders. I had…

May 14, 2012