CAAR Spring Fling â¨Hits Refresh Button with Attendees Deciding on which session to go to was a tough choice for many of the 100-plus attendees at the CAAR 2012 Spring Fling. The event, held on Thursday at Farmington Country Club, offered a completely new menu of classes with special emphasis on taking technology tools to […]
Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training Did you know there are 9,000 adults in the Charlottesville/Albemarle area who have difficulty reading anything more challenging then a picture book? Literacy Volunteers is recruiting volunteer tutors to donate their time to work with adults for approx 2 hours a week. No teaching experience is required; you will be given […]
Fluvanna SPCA 5K The Fluvanna SPCA will be holding its 2nd annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 14th at 7:30 a.m. at the Lake Monticello Golf Course in Palmyra. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers overall and per age group. Cost is $15 for age 15 and under, $20 for […]
Vinegar is a magical elixir in the kitchen. It’s produced by acetobacter, a bacterium that thrives in warm, oxygenated environments and transforms alcohol into acetic acid. While acetobacter is the sworn enemy of winemakers (because it can “spoil” large quantities of wine in a short time) it is the friend of homemakers and cooks because […]
James Madison’s Birthday Celebration The Montpelier Foundation invites you to a commemoration of the 261st anniversary of the birth of President James Madison on Friday, March 16 at 1:30 p.m. in the Madison Family Cemetery. The United States Marine Corps will present the Presidential Wreath from President Barack Obama, and several local organizations will also […]
Welcome to the winners’ circle—your choices for the best in everything from hangover food to hairstylists. Keep a close eye on the field, ’cause while some of these players have returned to dominate once again, a few will launch a surprise attack. To the winners: Good game, good game, good game. To all of you […]
(Photo by Cramer Photo) “Full of beans.” That’s how Amy Gardner describes both her 4-year-old son, Ben, and her 6-month-old Corgi, Momo. In fact, they share a few other personality traits, too: “They’re strong-willed, energetic, and they’re both really funny,” she said. “I have a feeling they’re going to be quite the team.” It sounds […]
Just because you have a little one doesn’t mean you have to forfeit all sense of style. Ditch the Winnie the Pooh diaper bag and pick up one of these stunners instead. Nothing says “I’m a cool mom” like bright colors and grown-up textures. Pretty, with pink: Color-blocked faux leather tote from Old Navy ($29.94, […]