Little High Neighborhood Association
Information for and about the Little High Neighborhood in Charlottesville, VA
March 3 is Liberation & Freedom Day which is a commemoration of the formal surrender of Charlottesville to Union forces in 1865. Thousands of enslaved residents took the opportunity to liberate themselves and follow U.S. troops heading to Petersburg, Va.
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center has several events planned all week.
City Hall and Facilities will be closed but buses and garbage/recycling will continue to operate.
Join this hiking tour with Parks and Recreation Staff and get an introduction to new trails on the Heyward Forest property (adjacent to Ragged Mountain Natural Area). Learn about the natural history of this relatively new addition to the park system while learning to identify vegetation and wildlife habitat. The hike takes place on natural surface trails and will cover about 2 miles with some hilly climbs. Click here for a map of the Heyward Forest trails.
5:00pm at the Heyward Community Forest Parking Lot
From CHIPP (The Charlottesville Invasive Plant Program).
For the full calendar of events, see https://blueridgeprism.org/nisaw-2026
During this severe weather both the Salvation Army and PACEM have been completely full so the Haven stepped in and provided hotel vouchers for 82 people who otherwise would have been outside overnight. But the Haven couldn’t have done it without donations that came pouring in from our community. I’m very proud of our neighborhood for doing its part in helping raise funds for the Haven.
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Email from the Haven, 1/27/26
We are in awe of the generosity of the Charlottesville area community. You answered our urgent call for support and in less than 12 hours, we met our goal of $27,100 several times over! Keep an eye out for a post-storm wrap-up email with more details on the total, the application of the funds, and the impact.
Thanks to this immediate and kind support, 82 individuals who would otherwise be unsheltered will remain in hotel rooms to ride out this winter storm. Thank you for helping us keep everyone in our community safe and warm during this extreme cold!
Through this winter weather event, we are reminded of how expensive it is to SHELTER our neighbors and how much more humane, comfortable, and cost-effective it is to HOUSE them. The Haven is prioritizing using the extra funds raised to move as many of our neighbors out of hotels directly into housing.
Learn more about how The Haven supports community members towards housing stability through our housing programs.
Just Food, Just Economy presents:
Waterbath Canning for the Home Kitchen
Monday, October 14, 5:30- 8:30pm
Join Michelle McKenzie from Bellair Farm to learn more about preserving foods and making value added products through waterbath canning. Dive into the basics of canning methods including a brief overview of small business regulations. During the session we’ll make one type of pickle (such as okra or beets) and one jam with in-season fruits. Each participant will have the opportunity to take home a jar of either the pickle or jam. Additionally, enjoy sampling previously made pickles and freshly made jam. This workshop is a delightful way to start preserving at home or to consider a small business.
No cost to attend but
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.
Sidetracks Music is an independent record store offering an impressive selection of new and used CDs, vinyl LPs, DVDs, and accessories. [Read More…]
Market Street Wine is an independent shop for wine, beer, and gourmet products located at 311 East Market Street (the corner of 4th and E. Market) that has been in business since 1979. It is open Monday through Saturday for in-store browsing and it hosts a variety of special events.
You can browse their wine inventory here or purchase a gift card here. Continue…
Rapture is open for outdoor, and now (limited) indoor dining, as well as for online orders. You can order ready-to-eat or pre-order family meals at www.rapturerestaurant.com. Continue…
Carpe 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…
