Little High Neighborhood Association

Information for and about the Little High Neighborhood in Charlottesville, VA

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection 9/18-9/19

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City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County residents are invited to participate in Rivanna Solid Waste Authority’s FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Friday, 9/18 through Saturday, 9/19 from 9am to 3pm.

The FREE event welcomes paints, petroleum products, household cleaners, pesticides, batteries, fluorescent lights, acids, adhesives, antifreeze, stains, paint thinners, spray paint, inkjet cartridges, photographic chemicals, mercury thermometers, driveway sealers, pool chemicals, resins, thermostats, and much more! See the RSWA’s comprehensive list for more.

Rivanna Sewer & Water Authority's Household hazardous waste collection

Advance registration is NOT required.

Residents can drop off their items at the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, Virginia. [Read More…]

City Boards & Commissions Accepting Applications

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From the City’s Press Release of 9/15/26:

The City provides a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourage members to participate in discussions that affect and shape the future of our City. We believe it is not only the right, but the responsibility of interested and capable community members to become engaged in local government policy by advising City Council on important local issues. Serving on a Board or Commission is an excellent way to make a personal contribution to Charlottesville’s growth and can be a rewarding experience for everyone! 

The following boards and commissions currently have openings. The deadline to apply for most of these openings is by 5pm on November 1, 2026 but check any listing you wish to apply for to verify the application due date.

  • Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail Authority Board
  • Board of Zoning Appeals
  • Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund (CAHF) Committee
  • Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA) Board
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Joint Airport Commission
  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) & HOME Task Force
  • Historic Resources Committee
  • Housing Advisory Committee
  • Human Rights CommissionJefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) Board of Directors
  • Jefferson Area Community Criminal Justice Board
  • Local Board of Building Code Appeals
  • Minority Business Commission
  • Personnel Appeals Board
  • Rivanna Solid Waste Authority Board
  • Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Board
  • Tree Commission
  • Vendor Appeals Board
  • Youth Council

Loop de ‘Ville Sept. 27

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The Loop de’ Ville Fest (Sunday, Sept. 27) is a FREE  (with the option to donate) all-day event celebrating and experiencing our Rivanna Trail in ways tailored to individual interests and abilities. There will be guided group hikes, walks, runs and bike rides of whatever distance you are comfortable doing.

All events start from the Rivanna River Company which is located at 1520 E High St
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Visit the LDV website to check out the options and to register.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Loop de ‘Ville Trail Fest needs volunteers to make it happen. There are 7 Cheer Zones (or Aid Stations) throughout the City that all need support but there are also opportunities to help out with registration, tabling & parking at the Rivanna River Company. [Read More…]

Neighborhood Concert Raises $507 for the Haven

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The Meriwether Underground

The Little High neighborhood’s first summer concert in 2026 went off without a hitch in early June. By the time the second concert (scheduled for mid-July) rolled around, the heat has unbearable, heavy storms were frequent which made it difficult to schedule outdoor events, and the vagaries of scheduling musicians for unpaid work all conspired to produce a long delay. But finally, on August 23 (a full two and half months since the last concert), the stars finally came into alignment, the weather finally looked favorable, six musicians with busy lives managed to coordinate their schedules, and the beautiful creation that is the Meriwether Underground took the stage and played a great show for about 40 people.

The band was especially motivated to try to push back against the negativity expressed on social media about the homeless encampment near Free Bridge and to try to make up for our shortfall in summer fundraising for the Haven (ALL Little High neighborhood backyard concerts are fundraisers for the Haven). This event raised a totally-not-bad $507 from the 40 or so people attending the otherwise free concert. [Read More…]

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New Dominion Bookshop

New Dominion Bookshop, Charlottesville, Va

New Dominion Bookshop is an independent bookshop located on the Charlottesville Downtown Mall at 404 East Main St. We are an all-new bookstore, and we host events featuring renowned authors and local writers. To place a book order, to receive personalized book recommendations, or to purchase a gift card, please visit our contact page to speak with our staff.

 

Carpe Donut

Carpe DonutCarpe Donut is a locally owned and operated maker of exquisite organic donuts since 2007.  The only ingredients in our donuts are: organic flour, organic eggs, organic apple cider, organic spices, pure organic sugar, and non-aluminated baking powder. We cook all our donuts in 100% pure soybean oil. No hydrogenation, no trans-fats, no shortening. Continue…