Tom Tom Fest announces opening gala at McGuffey Arts Center
Tom Tom Founders Festival, the month-long music, art & innovation festival, announced today full details of its FREE April 13 (Founder’s Day) kickoff party at the McGuffey Arts Center.
Mountain bikers and RTF team up for O’hill trail day
The Rivanna Trail Foundation is leading trailwork on O’hill this Saturday, March 10, to repair the extensive mudholes on the low-lying section beginning at the trailhead on Ivy Rd.
Red Dirt Alert: McIntire Road and 250 construction
Street milling and paving operations will take place on McIntire Road, between the 250 Bypass and Harris Street, between the hours of 9am-3pm on Monday and Tuesday, March 5-6.
A letter from Governor McDonnell on the state retirement system
One of the most pressing challenges Virginia faces is how to fund the retirement system that our dedicated police officers, state employees and teachers will depend upon in the years ahead. They’ve served the commonwealth well.
Local historians discuss life of Dr. Thomas Walker and the founding of Charlottesville
On Tuesday, January 24th, local historian Rick Britton presents “Dr. Thomas Walker and the Founding of Charlottesville” as part of the Celebrate!250 History Talks series.
Landowners protected 2,283 acres in Albemarle in 2011
In Albemarle County, 2,283 acres were protected by conservation easements in 2011, adding to a total of over 85,700 acres, or 18% of the total land.
PCA offering $500 stipend to lead hands-on workshops for youths
Piedmont Council for the Artsb(PCA) seeks proposals from Charlottesville-area artists interested in receiving a $500 stipend to lead a hands-on arts workshop with under-served youth. Workshops can involve any arts genre(s), including visual art, music, theatre, dance, film, and/or literary arts.
JRML wins Big Read grant, will host discussion of Rudolfo Anaya
The Jefferson-Madison Regional Libraryhas been selected by the National Endowment for the Arts as one of only 75 not-for-profits to receive a $5,000 grant to participate in THE BIG READ. The book selected by JMRL is Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya. Programming for THE BIG READ will be held during March 2012.
Bolling asks state GOP to rescind loyalty oath ahead of primary
Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling today asked members of the Republican Party of Virginia’s (RPV) State Central Committee (SCC) to rescind the Loyalty Oath in connection with the upcoming presidential primary.
Rivanna Master Naturalists recruit new members
If you enjoy the outdoors and want to volunteer to conserve our local natural heritage, consider becoming a Virginia Master Naturalist. The Rivanna Chapter’s next training session will be held Tuesday evenings and some Saturdays from February 14 through May 22 at the Ivy Creek Natural Area.