Local artist Rosamond Casey has an exhibit of new paintings at the McGuffey Arts Center from April 2 through April 30th. See the flyer below for details.
Upcoming Exhibit
Artisans Studio Tour 2023
The Artisans Studio Tour takes place this coming weekend, November 11 & 12, 2023. Over 50 artists will showcase their work in 24 area studious open from 10am-5pm both days. As you can see from event map, three of the participating studios with eight artists are a very easy walk for anyone in our neighborhood:
Tom Clarkson Pottery (Studio 14)
1213 Meriwether Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, (434) 963-2650
Tom Clarkson exhibits ash-glazed stoneware pottery. Vu Nguyen of The Dustworks makes handmade culinary tools for home cooks and professional chefs alike. [Read more…]
Avoiding Scams Directed at the Elderly
What can seniors do to protect themselves from scams directed at the elderly? Elder Law Attorney Doris Gelbman will address this issue at a meeting hosted by the Senior Statesmen of Virginia at Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 1:30pm. The meeting is free and open to the public. [Read more…]
Please Conserve Water
From the City of Charlottesville’s “news flash” on 9/12/23:
The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA), Albemarle County Service Authority, and City of Charlottesville Utilities Department report that they are prepared to meet the community’s public drinking water needs, despite below normal rainfall. However, water conservation is encouraged for public water and private well users as drought-like conditions are occurring throughout central Virginia.
You can read the full press release on the City of Charlottesville’s website.
Piedmont Mobility Summit
The Piedmont Environmental Council is hosting its 3rd annual Piedmont Mobility Summit on Friday, February 24, from 9am to 3pm, at CitySpace (located at 100 5th Street Northeast).
This workshop is free but registration is required. Representatives from organizations, local businesses, agencies and passionate individuals who share a mission to promote walking, biking, running, everyday access to nature and active lifestyles will gather to identify areas of collaboration and lay out work plans.
This is the third annual iteration of the Mobility Summit, and will be facilitated by Dr. Selena Cozart. It is free and anyone can attend as long as they bring a willingness to work, with great ideas. Like previous years, it will celebrate recent successes in the community and be an opportunity to advance several collaborative projects that no individual or group can accomplish alone.
Schedule [Read more…]
