September 14th 15th and 16th you can dine out with your friends and donate to the Charlottesville Community Scholarship program. Dine at Eppies, Fellini’s #9, Hot Cakes, L’Etile, Maya, McGrady’s Irish Pub, Rapture, Siips Wine and Champagne Bar, Zocolo and Ventana. Each restaurant will donate a percentage of their sales to the scholarship fund. Monticello Media's Melissa Neeley and Kerry James will be celebrity bartending at Siips Wine and Champagne bar on the 16th from 5:30 til 7:30pm.
Fluvanna SPCA 4 PAWS Thrift shop sale
Join the FSPCA volunteers at the 4PAWS Thrift Shop for an END OF SUMMER Sale. Starting with our usual Last Saturday of the month Sale on August 28th, everything, except furniture and boutique items, will be half-price for a full week. There will also be a BAGSALE – clothing except boutique, will be $1.00/bag. The sale will end on September 4th with a 75% off day and clothing bags for 75¢.
Haviland Women's Club Giant Yard Sale
The Haviland Women’s club is sponsoring a Giant yard sale September 18th from 9am til 3pm at the Elk’s Club just off Stony Point road. Proceeds benefit the “Shelter For Help in an Emergency”, “the Ronald McDonald House” and “Camp Holiday Trails”. Come for the home made baked goods, Christmas Boutique, Jewelry, books, toys, furniture priced to sell, gently used children’s, and adult clothing, and other treasures.
Charlottesville/Albemarle SPCA pet advice
The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is encouraging people to take special precautions to protect their pets during the summer months, with the following Summer Safety Tips:
··Provide your animals with plenty of water, shade, and proper ventilation at all times or they can end up with heat stress or stroke, and possibly die.
·Never leave your pet in the car even for a few minutes. The temperature in your car can rise over 100 degrees in a manner of minutes. Animals that are older, very young, overweight, or have heart and respiratory conditions are more likely to have problems from the heat.
·Change the water for your pets more frequently, as theheat can breed bacteria, which can sicken your pet if you’ve left it out in the sun too long.
·Do not overdo it with exercise in the heat. Keep walks to a gentle pace. If your pet is panting a lot or seems exhausted, it's time to stop.
·Protect your pets from fleas and ticks with a good control product.
·Watch for signs of heatstroke. Dogs can develop heatstroke fairly quickly. Signs of this are excessive panting, staring, anxious expression on the face, warm skin, refusal to obey commands by owner, vomiting, collapse and rapid heartbeat. If you suspect that your pet is suffering from this, lower the animal's body temperature by applying towels soaked in cool water to the hairless areas of the body and take your pet to the vet immediately.
·If your pets are staying home when you vacation, properly instruct your pet-sitter and, if appropriate, your neighbors. If you are having someone come to your home to care for your pets, provide your pet-sitter with all vaccination and medical records. If an emergency occurs or your pet gets lost, medical history records are very important. Also inform your sitter that should your pet go missing, they should immediately contact the local SPCA or animal shelter to see if your pet has been found and, if not, to file a lost report. If appropriate you may want to inform your neighbors that someone will be caring for your pets. In AlbemarleCounty, animal control officers have received an increased number of calls about pets being left without care, only to find out that the pets are being cared for by pet-sitters while the owner is out of town.
The mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the lost, abandoned, and homeless animals of the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle and to increase the number of these animals being placed in appropriate, loving, and permanent homes through adoptions, foster care, and outreach, and to set a standard of excellence and leadership in shelter animal care, humane education, and progressive animal welfare programs. For more information about the SPCA, visit our website at www.caspca.org.
Crozet Volunteer Fire Department Anniversary Celebration
The Crozet Volunteer Fire Departments 100th anniversary celebration is September 18th starting with a parade at 4pm which ends at Crozet park where the dedication will take place. There will be entertainment, food and drinks, several inflatable bouncers for the kids, a corn hole tournament, and fireworks after dark. If you’d like to participate in the parade calle 823-4758.
Virginia Folklife Program
The Virginia Folklife Program is based at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, a non-profit organization located at the here in Charlottesville at the Boars Head Inn.
The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program will take place on September 12 from Noon to 5:00. It's a one-day festival that celebrates participants in the Apprenticeship Program. We pair an experienced master artist with an eager apprentice for a one-on-one, nine month learning experience, in order to help ensure that a particular art form is passed on in ways that are conscious of history and faithful to tradition. This year's showcase will feature masters of gospel, Persian classical, sea chanteys, and old-time and bluegrass music, in addition to a variety of master craftsmen and women demonstrating their skills.
The event is free and open to the public. For more info, go to Virginiafolklife.org
Shenandoah Harley-Davidson Charity rides
Shenandoah Harley Davidson has 3 charity rides coming up,, the Full Moon ride is July 31st, the Party Run is August 15th, and the Fall Foliage poker run is October 15th. Call 540-448-3688 for more information.
Food for Thought is an opportunity to dine at local restaurants with your friends and family while contributing to the Charlottesville Community Scholarship Program. Generous area restaurants contribute a percentage of their sales to support the scholarship fund. All you have to do is go to one of the restaurants listed below and enjoy a great meal, knowing that you will be helping someone who is aspiring to further their education!
Here are the participating restaurants:
Eppie’s—Fast-casual Southern (collards to die for). Big salads, vegetarian (and vegan) sides, chicken plates, fresh local pastas, homemade soups and breads, and awesome sandwiches.
http://eppiesrestaurant.com/
412 E. Main St. on the Downtown Mall. 963-9900
Fellini’s #9—A local landmark featuring Italian favorites plus some inventive new takes. Thriving bar scene and live music. Come for Trivia Tuesday on the 14th.
http://fellinis9.com/
200 W. Market St., at the corner of 2nd St. 979-4279
HotCakes—Fresh, inventive, delicious food for you to enjoy any way you like, including a variety of appetizers, specialty entrées, and fabulous desserts. Located in the BarracksRoadShopping Center.
www.hotcakes.biz/
1137 Emmet St. North. 295-6037
L’Etoile—Contemporary Virginia cuisine with French influences. For soups, salads, and delicious entrées ranging from beef tenderloin to goat cheese gnocchi, this is the place to be for fine food.
http://letoilecville.blogspot.com/
817 W. Main St. 979-7957
Maya—Upscale Southern cuisine in a hip, modern space. Super Tuesday night specials on the 14th!
www.maya-restaurant.com
633 W. Main St. 979-6292
McGrady’s Irish Pub—American club fare (sandwiches, burgers, and fried Oreos!) and Irish specialties like bangers and mash. Two dozen beers on tap, pool, happy hour, TVs.
www.mcgradysirishpub.com
946 Grady Ave. 293-3473
Rapture—Cuisine is a hip blend of traditional Southern style and high-end European and Asian dishes. The swank bar and billiards room is the place to gather and meet.
www.clubr2.com
303 E. Main St. on the Downtown Mall. 293-9526
Siips Wine and Champagne Bar—Relax and enjoy a drink and dinner in the elegant atmosphere of Siips (both indoors and out). Delicious dinners and sinful desserts.
www.siipswine.com
212 E. Main St., between 2nd and 3rd Sts. 872-0056
Ventana—High-tech restaurant/lounge fuses Latin, French, and Asian influences to create upscale dinners accompanied by a huge tequila selection and a big wine list. Be sure to bring your appetite!
117 5th St. SE. 245-8262
Zocolo—The name means “center of town” in Spanish and this restaurant is located at the Central Place on the Mall. Enjoy fantastic appetizers, entrées with that Spanish flavor, and amazing drinks.
www.zocalo-restaurant.com
203 E. Main St., on the Downtown Mall, 977-4944
Charlottesville/Albemarle SPCA Critter Ball
Growing SPCA Event Hosts Charlottesville’s Best "Star" Dancers.
The "Critter Ball" Returns with a Bit of Beatles Love.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA: Following last year's biggest event in Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA history, the "Critter Ball" returns to Charlottesville next month to raise important funds to support our No-Kill mission. This year, the Board of Directors and staff are pleased to announce a unique change of venue and a strong lineup of celebrity dancers for the signature event that follows. On Saturday, September 25th beginning at 6:30pm at the expansive Smith/Worrell Hanger at the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is once again putting the fun back into "fundraiser" with its Beatles themed “All You Need is Love Critter Ball” featuring the popular “Dancing with Charlottesville's Stars” competition.
This year an expanded lineup of seven local Charlottesville leaders have agreed to donate their time and talents by pairing up with professional dancers from Terry Dean's Dance Studio to compete for the community's donation votes for this great cause. Here's the evening's Star lineup:
* Director of Marketing and PR for JW Sieg Wines, Ashley Sieg Williams;
* CBS19 Chief Meteorologist, Travis Koshko;
* Critter Ball Co-Chair and community leader, Scheline Crutchfield;
* Artist, community leader and long-time friend of the SPCA, Ethel DeNeveu;
* Architect and Developer, Keith Woodard;
* Tennis professional and head of Boar's Head Tennis, JacekWolicki;
* President of System 13 technology, Preston Morris, Jr.
The Critter Ball Committee reminds supporters that if you cannot attend the event, you can still support the SPCA by going to the event website: www.SPCACritterBall.com, and voting for your favorite Charlottesville dancer and their animal mascot. All of the dancers are asking the community for their help and support for the No Kill mission of the SPCA.
"This is what I imagine they mean by ‘putting your best foot forward.’ I am honored to be able to participate this year in a cause that I feel the whole community can embrace. I am committed to making sure that my dancing rises to the occasion," states Ethel DeNeveu, who is now spending much of her week training for the event at the Terry Dean Dance Studio. Scheline Crutchfield lends her organizational and motivational talents to this year's event as Co-Chair of the Critter Ball Committee. She commented on this year's unique venue at the airport. "I am so excited about this year's Beatles theme and to be able to transform the hanger. The airport has been terrific to work with and I know that our guests will be overwhelmed by what we have planned." The SPCA graciously thanks our returning presenting sponsor BMW of Charlottesville, and proudly welcomes Virginia National Bank, as both a presenting sponsor and dance contest sponsor. The Critter Beatles Ball will begin at 6:30 p.m. and features a cocktail reception and silent auction, dinner and live auction and the main event, the “Dancing with Charlottesville Stars” competition. Individual tickets are $250 per person.
For more information on reserving a table or tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mike Alexander at (434) 964-3331 or email community@caspca.org.
The mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the lost, abandoned, and homeless animals of the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle and to
increase the number of these animals being placed in appropriate, loving, and permanent homes through adoptions, foster care, and outreach, and to set a standard of excellence and leadership in shelter animal care, humane education, and progressive animal welfare programs.
For more information about the SPCA call 434-973-5959 or visit our website at www.caspca.org.
Sexual Assault Resource Agency
September 25th from 5 til 7 pm come to Siips Wine and Champagne Bar on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville for the wine tasting and wine tasting game plus a silent auction, SARA is the beneficiary of the 2010 Foxfield Fall Race. The 24 hour SARA hotline number is 434-977-7273, Join the campaign for prevention by donating at www.saracville.org. the goal is $110 thousand dollars.
American Indian Powwows
Enjoy an Indian Summer in Virginia, attending American Indian powwows, held from May through October. “Powwow” is an Algonquian word for “gathering.” These family-friendly events feature dancing, foods, and arts. Download a free guidebook, find events through the online calendar, and get to know Virginia’s tribes at www.virginiaindianprogram.org, a program of the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities.
Comment on State's Bicycle Plan
Bike Charlottesville, a local bicycle advocacy coalition, is encouraging all Central Virginians to
review and comment on the new draft State Bicycle Plan that has just been unveiled for public input by the Virginia
Department of Transportation.
The draft plan is available online at
http://www.virginiadot.org/programs/bicycling_and_walking/bicycle_policy_plan.asp. Public comment on the plan
will be accepted through September 17, 2010 via email to vabiking@vdot.virginia.gov.
“This is an important opportunity and a critical time period for all who are interested in bicycling as transportation,
recreation, or sport,” says Heather Higgins, spokeswoman for Bike Charlottesville. “Once adopted, VDOT’s State
Bicycle Plan will direct the future course of bicycling in Virginia for years to come. It is crucial that the public weigh
in now with their suggestions for integrating cyclists into Virginia’s multimodal transportation system so that
bicycling is safer and more enjoyable throughout the entire Commonwealth.”
Earlier this month, Bike Charlottesville released the results of a community survey, “Bike Ballot,” on bicycling
conditions and needs in Central Virginia. This data, available through Bike Charlottesville’s Facebook page
(http://bit.ly/b1iVGF) should provide helpful information to anyone reviewing and commenting on the draft State
Bicycle Plan.
Notable priority requests from the greater Charlottesville area public include:
• expanding bike facilities (bike lanes, bike corridors through high traffic areas, rail trails and other forms of
bike trails) to support cycling for transportation and recreation,
• motorist education regarding safely sharing the roads and cyclists’ and drivers’ rights and responsibilities,
offered in the form of expanded curriculum for driver’s education classes, DMV driver’s manual, and the
DMV driver’s license tests,
• education of law enforcement officers regarding motorists’ and cyclists’ rights and responsibilities and
proper incident reporting techniques for traffic accidents involving cyclists,
• state‐wide, interactive, online, GPS map resource for reporting and sharing bike commuter /
transportation routes, areas not safe for cycling, and bike accident incidents, and last but not least
• legislative reform, specifically adoption of the yield and stop sign treatments championed by the State of
Idaho, a 3 foot passing zone, and the creation of a careless driving law.
State Bicycle plan comments invited
Bike Charlottesville, a local bicycle advocacy coalition, is encouraging all Central Virginians to
review and comment on the new draft State Bicycle Plan that has just been unveiled for public input by the Virginia
Department of Transportation.
The draft plan is available online at
http://www.virginiadot.org/programs/bicycling_and_walking/bicycle_policy_plan.asp. Public comment on the plan
will be accepted through September 17, 2010 via email to vabiking@vdot.virginia.gov.
“This is an important opportunity and a critical time period for all who are interested in bicycling as transportation,
recreation, or sport,” says Heather Higgins, spokeswoman for Bike Charlottesville. “Once adopted, VDOT’s State
Bicycle Plan will direct the future course of bicycling in Virginia for years to come. It is crucial that the public weigh
in now with their suggestions for integrating cyclists into Virginia’s multimodal transportation system so that
bicycling is safer and more enjoyable throughout the entire Commonwealth.”
Earlier this month, Bike Charlottesville released the results of a community survey, “Bike Ballot,” on bicycling
conditions and needs in Central Virginia. This data, available through Bike Charlottesville’s Facebook page
(http://bit.ly/b1iVGF) should provide helpful information to anyone reviewing and commenting on the draft State
Bicycle Plan.
Notable priority requests from the greater Charlottesville area public include:
expanding bike facilities (bike lanes, bike corridors through high traffic areas, rail trails and other forms of
bike trails) to support cycling for transportation and recreation,
motorist education regarding safely sharing the roads and cyclists’ and drivers’ rights and responsibilities,
offered in the form of expanded curriculum for driver’s education classes, DMV driver’s manual, and the
DMV driver’s license tests,
education of law enforcement officers regarding motorists’ and cyclists’ rights and responsibilities and
proper incident reporting techniques for traffic accidents involving cyclists,
state‐wide, interactive, online, GPS map resource for reporting and sharing bike commuter /
transportation routes, areas not safe for cycling, and bike accident incidents, and last but not least
legislative reform, specifically adoption of the yield and stop sign treatments championed by the State of
Idaho, a 3 foot passing zone, and the creation of a careless driving law.
Waynesboro Fire Department Auction
Waynesboro Fire Department
(Volunteers)
Annual Auction
September 19, 2009: 9:00 a.m. – Until
Location: Beside the Waynesboro Fire Department
(Advance Store Parking Lot)
Auctioneers:
Dave Whitesell - VAR 0044,
Bill Templeton –VAR # 2648 ,
Darrell Davis VAR - # 2844
¨Lawn Mowers
¨Tools
¨Furniture
¨Baseball, Basketball, Football Trading Cards (Collectibles)
¨Dishes
¨Glassware
¨Cookware
¨Misc. Items
¨Too Many Items To Mention !!!
Also we have many new items donated by area merchants that will be
auctioned at 12:00noon.
A few (but not all) of those businesses are listed below:
Lisa Geiman, Linda Patrick, Pat Spillman, P. Buckley Moss, Charlotte Hodge, and Anita Bilkens Limited-Edition Prints. Also, Tickets to Dollywood, Massannutten Resort, Cracker Barrel, UVA Signed Football and Basketball, Items donated by Virginia Tech, and Byler Storage Building Inc., MillersBuilding, Grand Piano, Curry’s Frame Farm, Lemons Jewelry, Wintergreen Resort, Village Furniture, Shenandoah Carpet, Waynesboro Nurseries, IrisInn, Residence Inn, Valley Building Supply
Food Will Be Available!!
Come Out for a Fun-Filled Day and Help the Volunteers of the
Waynesboro Fire Department
For information concerning the AUCTION please call 942-6730 / 942-6732.
Note: Not Responsible for Accidents
Meals on Wheels Barbeque
Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville and AlbemarleCounty are hosting their primary fund raising event for 2010, an afternoon barbeque at Ash Lawn-Highland Sunday September 19th from 4 til 7. Enjoy Big Jims barbeque, Music by the Gladstones. Food and beverages are included in the cost of admission including a commemorative wine glass and Ash Lawn House tour. $40 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. The program is sponsored by Crutchfield and tickets are available at both locations of Market Street Wine shop, Sticks Kabob shop, The Senior Center, and the Silver Thatch Inn.
Bid for Bachelors
The 2010 Bid for Bachelors live and silent auction is September 16th at 7pm at the Boars Head Inn to benefit Charlottesville Health Access. During the auction, ladies will bid on bachelors that have been matched up with a date package, from adventurous to romantic. $25 gets you a ticket which includes appetizers, select non-alcoholic beverages, and live music.
Virginia Marine Resources Commssion
Saltwater fishing in Virginia requires most people to sign up with the national saltwater angler registry. You can register on line at WWW.COUNTYMYFISH.NOAA.GOV or call 888-MRIP411
Farmer's Markets in Central VA
Discover Central VA's fresh and delicious produce, meats, cheeses, specialty foods and wines at Farmers markets in these locales.
The Crozet Farmers Market at 1156 Crozet Avenue through October Saturday’s 8 till noon.
Earlysville Farmers Market, 4167 Earlysville road (Buck Mountain Epicopal Parish Hall parking lot) from 4 to 7pm on Thursdays.
Forest Lakes at the South Recreational facility in Forest Lakes on Ashwood blvd Tuesday’s from 4 til 7pm
Scottsville Farmers Market at the pavilion Saturday’s 9am til noon.
Charlottesville City Market at corner of 1st street and Water. Saturday 7am til noon.
Farmers in the park at Meade Park on Meade ave. Wednesday’s from 3 til 7 pm.
The Market at Pen Park in front of the playground Tuesday’s from 3 til 7 pm.
Fluvanna Farmers Market at Pleasant Grove in Palmyra Tuesday’s from 2 til 6pm.
GreeneCounty Farmers Market at the GreeneCountyTechnicalCenter route 33 Saturday’s from 8 til 11pm.
And Zion Crossroads Farmers and Flea Market at the CrossroadsHomeCenter in Troy Fridays from til 8pm.
Paint the Town Orange
The Cavalier Marching band performs on the Downtown Mall Friday September 3rd from 6:30 to 9pm as a part of Paint the Town Orange. The band will march down the mall onto the Pavilion Stage. For more information, call 434-924-3052
Kyiv Symphony Orchestra perfomrs
The Kyiv (formerly Kiev) Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will be performing at a free concert on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 6 pm in the First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary (500 Park Street, downtown Charlottesville). The concert will include music by Tchaikovsky and other Russian composers, J.S. Bach and John Rutter. There will also be Ukranian folk offerings and some American popular music.
The Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus is part of Music Mission Kiev, which was founded by American musician Roger McMurrin, who brought sacred masterworks, previously forbidden under the Communist regime, back to the Ukraine. The group has over 80 members, the majority of whom graduated from the renowned Kiev Conservatory of Music. This stop is part of the group's tenth U.S. tour, which will cover 41 cities.
We would like the announcement to begin airing September 1st, if possible, and end when the concert is over (Sunday, September 12 at 8 pm). There is more information about Music Mission Kiev on their website: www.musicmissionkiev.org. One can also contact our interim choir director, Elizabeth Norfrey, at 434-296-7131 or at enorfrey@fpchurch.com. There are also two other contact names on the attached press release.
UVA Marching Band Open Rehearsal
Again this year you are invited to watch and hear the UVA Marching Band open rehearsal. September 24th at 7 come to Carr’s Hill Field at the corner of Emmett and Ivy roads, and bring a picnic.
Taste Before Race for SARA
Before the race…there’s the taste wine-tasting to benefit the Sexual Assault Resource Agency September 25, 2010
5-7pm
Siips Wine and Champagne Bar, Charlottesville
SARA is the beneficiary of the 2010 Foxfield Fall Race. Come celebrate with us and support SARA's Campaign for Prevention!
Blind Tasting Game
Correctly identify the many
wines showcased and win
tons of great prizes!
Silent Auction
Gourmet Picnic Baskets &
Scrumptious Goodies ready to
take to Foxfield for Family Day
Tickets are $45 per person. Tickets can be purchased online at www.saracville.org, or call 434-295-7273, ext. 20.
NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
The Albemarle Charlottesville Branch of the NAAC P’s annual Freedom Fund Banquet is Friday September 24, at the Charlottesville Doubletree Hotel featuring a Cash bar and Silent auction at 5:45 and Dinner at 7:30. Tickets are 50 dollars. For more information contact Lynn M. Boyd 434-975-0661.
VSA New Art Exhibit
VSA arts of Charlottesville has a new exhibit on the first floor of the AlbemarleCountyOfficeBuilding on McIntire road featuring 18 different artists. Some of the paintings are for sale. For more info, call 970-3264
AA
If you need information about Alcoholics Anonymous, for a meeting list, directions to meetings, or if you would simply like talk to someone in AA, call 293-65-65, or go online at http://charlottesville.aa.org. They can help.
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
20,000 people in Central Virginia rely on the Blue Ridge Food Bank every month. Martha Jefferson Hospital is teaming up with the BRFB for National Nutrition Month to restock those empty shelves. You can drop off donations at Martha Jefferson Hospital.
SPCA
The Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA has opened a new SPCA rummage store on Preston Avenue next to Martin Hardware. Store hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm. For more information, call, (434)973-5959.
AL-ANON
AL-ANON and ALATEEN groups meet throughout the Central Virginia are to offer support to the relatives and friends of alcoholics. For more information, call, (434)-972-7011.
YMCA
The YMCA is in constant need of volunteer coaches and coordinators for youth sports leagues. They can work around your interests and availability. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, call the YMCA at, (434)-974-9622.
FOCUS
The Focus Women's Resource Center provides individual, couple, and family counseling to individuals of all ages who are experiencing a life crisis. For more information, call, (434)-293-2222
Pacific Intercultural Exchange
Open your heart and your home to an international student. P.I.E. needs host families urgently in our community. For academic year and semester home stay programs. If you are interested, please call P.I.E. at, 1-888-743-8721.
