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Enjoy music by Travis Elliot in McIntire Park – an event sponsored by nonprofit McIntire Botanical Garden
Enjoy the park, enjoy the music – and learn more about hopes and plans for a botanical garden for everyone in McIntire Park. MUSICAL EVENT ON AUGUST 8, 2010 – 5:00-7:00 p.m. Posted on July 28, 2010 by Helen Come to the East side of McIntire Park on August 8th from 5-7 p.m. and listen…
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Just in time for summer – enjoy the new JMRL blog for library folks everywhere
I am so excited to see the new blog from the friendly folks at the Jefferson Madison Regional Library. For anyone who loves books and reading and information, etc. etc., this is such a wonderful resource for lifelong learning, entertainment — again etc., etc.! And, believe it or not, you can also chat with a…
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A lot of summer learning at a great price – A Plate of Shmoop with a Side of Mash-Up, Please
I love tech toys, but my favorite so far is my Kindle! I have spent so much time with it that reading a paperback seems cumbersome to me. I now have the Kindle software installed on my netbook, so for traveling I just need the netbook for web, email, and light reading. Perfect! Read below…
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Bob Stohner, a (very active!) lifelong learner, visits the Charlottesville Downtown Mall
Fitness and an active lifestyle make lifelong learning an adventure. This morning, Bob Stohner, an Idaho, math teacher, visited the downtown mall during his bicycle trip from Boise to Williamsburg. He is enjoying meeting people along the way and learning more about the places he visits. We learned a lot just talking with him! His…
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Baggby’s – My favorite view of the Charlottesville Downtown Mall
My favorite place for enjoying the Charlottesville Downtown Mall is the corner seat in the angled window in Baggby’s Gourmet Sandwiches. From this seat in the comfort of air conditioning one can see City Spaces, City Hall, the carousel, the Free Speech Monument, and the Pavilion – “people watching” at its best! At the same…
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The weather is great – time to get outdoors!
Check out all the possibilities at Charlottesville Parks & Recreation and Albemarle County Parks & Recreation. There are lots of opportunities for walking, swimming, classes, and many other activities to fill up your summer leisure time.