Little High Neighborhood Association

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

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Neighborhood Walk Sunday 9/13

Charlottesville BPAC (Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee) is hosting a walk through Little High and Martha Jefferson neighborhoods this Sunday, September 13, 10am–12:30pm starting from Sunrise Elementary School (formerly known as Burnley-Moran).

The walk will be approximately 3 miles in which BPAC will discuss the history of the two neighborhoods and point out areas that could be improved for walkers (including our pathetic  sidewalks) and cyclists.

solid red = walking path
blue dots = Little High
orange dots = Martha Jefferson

Loop de ‘Ville Sept. 27

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…]

James River EcoFest is 9/12

James River EcoFest 2026The James River EcoFest is Saturday, September 12 from 11am to 3pm at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center in Richmond (2825 Dock Street, Richmond, Va).

EcoFest is a FREE public event featuring “a diverse marketplace of eco-conscious artisans and vendors, hands-on activities, and inspiration for sustainable living.”

Many of the specific activities require preregistration, so please click here to let them know you’re coming.

Neighborhood Concert Raises $507 for the Haven

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…]

Tool Library Open House

The Cville Tool Library is Charlottesville-Albemarle’s nonprofit tool lending library. It offers an extensive inventory of tools for borrowing, hosts skill-building workshops, and fosters a community where members share knowledge and grow together.

Want to learn more? The Cville Tool Library is hosting an open house on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 1-3pm where you can learn all about it. The tool library is located at 1740 Broadway Street 22902 (in the Visible Records building, #13). The Open House is free, but they do ask you to register if you plan to attend.

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…