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As the holidays begin to rapidly approach, families all over Central Virginia are looking for that extra spark of holiday fun. Charlottesville already has numerous events planned like holiday tours at Monticello to Caring Santa. The holiday season is all about giving back, and C’Ville is the place to do it. The Toy Lift […]
Continue ReadingA hot meal is a luxury that can often be taken for granted, but for some elderly and disabled Charlottesville residents, the tasks associated with cooking and shopping can be overwhelming and unfeasible. Thankfully, Meals on Wheels of the Charlottesville/Albemarle area is celebrating their 35th year of providing hot and nutritious meals to those facing […]
Continue ReadingOn Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m., PVCC will welcome the Charlottesville Ballet to the Main Stage of the V. Earl Dickinson Building. The performance will showcase both the emotional expression and technical prowess of talented dancers. The ballet will also be teaching a master class, hosted by the PVCC Dance Club, on Saturday, Oct. […]
Continue ReadingIt is said music is meant to soothe the savage beast, but, for a newcomer, unraveling Charlottesville’s music scene can prove a beastly task. Beyond the larger venues, which host mainstream headliners, there is a bustling community of local musicians and fans who work to bring a diverse collection of concerts to town. On any […]
Continue ReadingFor students who find they have extra time on their hands this summer, there are organizations in Charlottesville that provide opportunities for students to contribute to the community by volunteering. Volunteers have the opportunity to discover new interests, meet new people and give back to the community. “I, personally, am very passionate about volunteering and […]
Continue ReadingWith the 2012 Summer Olympics coming up, athletes around the world are focused on qualifying to represent their countries in one of the incredible competitions. For some, this dream may seem distant, but for Charlottesville’s own Holly Harper, the opportunity to compete in the Olympics is only 0.12 of a second away. Harper is a […]
Continue ReadingWorkforce Services at Piedmont Virginia Community College will hold its first annual “Healthy, Well-thy and Wise” Wellness Fair on Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the PVCC Stultz Center. The fair will include presentations and workshops on over nine areas of wellness, including physical, mental, legal and financial wellness. Divided into […]
Continue Reading— UPDATED: 8:08 p.m., March 7, 2012 — Around 3 p.m. on March 7, a fire broke out near Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC)’s Dickinson building. The fire began due to an unknown cause associated with a John Deere Gator utility vehicle used by the PVCC Building and Grounds Department. The fire then spread […]
Continue ReadingThe average person might run to stay in shape, to improve his or her cardiovascular health, or even as a stress reliever. But, for Charlottesville’s very own “Marathon Man”, John Anthony “Tony” Bridges, it is a burning passion. “[It is about] the challenge to do stuff and things in one particular sport that nobody has […]
Continue ReadingTo quote Jackie Treehorn from the Coen brothers’ cult classic, “The Big Lebowski,” “The way of the future, Dude, one hundred percent electronic!” This quote, although out of context, rings with a pitch of legitimacy as jobs, businesses and society continue their exodus into the technological age. The Commonwealth is home to many advancing businesses; […]
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