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CROZET PARK
The Crozet Pool opens Memorial Day Weekend. For more information, hours, jobs, and pass rates call, (434) 823-5834 or visit crozetpark.org.
SHE
The Shelter for Help in Emergency will offer a new cycle for its' "Women in Transition," group beginning Thursday, May 15. If you would like to participate in this group, call the Shelter at, (434) 293-6155.
COUNTY OF ALB
Albemarle County emergency officials encourage you to take advantage of the state tax holiday on hurricane emergency preparedness supplies and equipment May 25th through May 31st. There will be no sales tax on certain emergency preparedness purchases. For more information, visit, www.acfirerescue.org.
SAFE RIDE HOME
For the 10th consecutive year, The Chandler Law Group will offer the, "Safe Ride Home," after every Fridays After Five. Simply call Yellow Cab at (434) 295-4131 and ask for a safe ride home. Yellow Cab will provide a free ride within 10 miles of the city limits.
MJH
Martha Jefferson Hospital is offering a free skin cancer screening on Saturday May 17th from 8AM-Noon at MJH on Locust Avenue. For more information call, (434) 982-7009.
HABITAT STORE
The Habitat Store is hosting, "Green Matters," a series of workshops to make your home more environmentally friendly. The next workshop is on May 21st at 6PM and the topic will be recycling. The Habitat Store is located on Harris Street in Charlottesville. For more information call,
(434) 293-6331.
MACCA
MACCA Head Start is accepting applications for the 08-09 school year. If your child will be 3 or 4 years old before September then you are eligible to apply for this federally funded program. For more information call, (434) 295-3171.
Girl Scouting Open House
Want to learn more about Girl Scouting? Do you enjoy making crafts? Do you like eating Girl Scout cookies? How about S'Mores? Want to check out all the cool items for sale at the Girl Scout Shop? Do you like to make new friends? Then come to a Girl Scout Open House this Saturday, May 17th from 12 to 3 PM at the Charlottesville Girl Scout Shop located at 380 Greenbrier Drive. Enjoy refreshments, Girl Scout cookies, S'Mores, crafts, and games, as well as information about how to join Girl Scouting. For more information, contact Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council at 296-5156.
The Women's Initiative
The Women’s Initiative’s mission is to provide effective education, social support and counseling services to women. Carolyn Schuyler, Program Director, will be leading a class called “Journal Writing for Self Discovery.” Saturday, May 17 from 10:00-12:00. For information, contact The Women's Initiative, 434.872.0047 or go to www.thewomensinitiative.org
CVL CITY MARKET
The Charlottesville City Market is now open every Saturday through October from 7am-noon in the parking lot at Water St. and South St....Info call Cvl Parks & Rec 970-3371.
MS BIKE TOUR
Registration is underway for the 20th annual Blue Ridge Chapter Bike MS Tour Devine...This event will be June 7th & 8th...proceeds to benefit the fight against MS..Info 971-8010.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
The annual, "Relay for Life," will be held on May 10th at, "The Park," (near the UVA womens' softball field down from the UVA Law School.) If you'd like to enter yourself or your team to walk, call, (434)-978-7423. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
AHS REUNION
The Albemarle High School class of 1983 will be holding their 25th reunion this summer on August 1st 2nd & 3rd...For details go to 'ahs1983.com'(FYI our very own Mark Milleson was the President of the AHS Class of '83!!)
EMERGENCY FOOD BANK
The Emergency Food Bank of Charlottesville/Albemarle County needs food donations of non-parishalbe items. To donate or for more information, call, (434)-979-9180.
VA DISCOVERY MUSEUM
The Virginia Discovery Museum's 18th annual Discovery Dash Children's Race will be on Saturday, May 24th at the Monticello High School track. The race is open to all children, ages 3-12. Proceeds benefit the Virginia Discovery Museum.
CVL PARKS & REC
The Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Department offers basketball for seniors ages 55 and older from 9:30AM-11:30AM Thursdays at the Key Recreation Center on East Market Street. For more information please call, (434)-970-3271.
WM MONROE HS
THE WILLIAM MONROE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1983 WILL BE HOLDING ITS 25TH CLASS REUNION JUNE 27TH AND 28TH (2008)….INFO ON LOCATION AND COST CALL 985-6258.
SPCA
THE CHARLOTTESVILLE ALBEMARLE SPCA HAS OPENED A NEW SPCA RUMMAGE STORE ON PRESTON AVE NEXT TO MARTIN HARDWARE…STORE HOURS ARE TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAYS 10AM-6PM.. INFO CALL 973-5959.
AL-ANON
AL-ANON AND ALATEEN GROUPS MEET THROUGHOUT THE CENTRAL VIRGINIA AREA TO OFFER SUPPORT TO THE RELATIVES AND FRIENDS OF ALCOHOLICS…INFO CALL 972-7011.
SPCA
THE CHARLOTTESVILLE/ALBEMARLE SPCA IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AT THEIR BERKMAR DRIVE LOCATION…HOURS ARE NOW NOON TO 6PM MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY…INFO 973-5959.
YMCA
THE YMCA IS IN CONSTANT NEED OF VOLUNTEER COACHES AND COORDINATORS FOR YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES. THEY CAN WORK AROUND YOUR INTERESTS AND AVAILABILITY. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, CALL THE YMCA AT 974-9622
FOCUS
THE FOCUS WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE, AND FAMILY COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A LIFE CRISIS…MORE INFO CALL 293-2222.
PACIFIC INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE
OPEN YOUR HEART AND YOUR HOME TO AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT. P.I.E. NEEDS HOST FAMILIES URGENTLY IN OUR COMMUNITY FOR ACADEMIC-YEAR AND SEMESTER HOME STAY PROGRAMS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL P.I.E. AT 1-888-743-8721
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETS DAILY THROUGHOUT OUR AREA. FOR MEETING LOCATIONS OR OTHER INFO CALL THE HELPLINE AT 979-8298
RIDESHARE
RIDESHARE OFFERS CARPOOL AND VAN-POOL SERVICES WITH DATA BASES OF AREA COMMUTERS LOOKING FOR OTHERS TO SHARE RIDES… INFO 295-6165
ALB CAREER CENTER
THE ALBEMARLE CAREER CENTER PROVIDES FREE CAREER SERVICES MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY FROM 11AM-1PM. THE CENTER IS LOCATED AT 1023 MILLMONT STREET… INFO 972-4010
MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL
MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO HELP AT THE PATIENT INFORMATION DESK. EVENING AND WEEKEND SHIFTS ARE AVAILABLE… INFO 982-7389
WESTERN ALBEMARLE RESCUE SQUAD
THE WESTERN ALBEMARLE RESCUE SQUAD IS LOOKING FOR NEW ‘EMTs,’ ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PERSONNEL AND DRIVERS… INFO 823-5103
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR 1 ON 1 WORK WITH 6 TO 18 YEAR OLDS. HELP IS NEEDED IN READING, SPORTS, THE ARTS, AND MORE… INFO 293-3191
RECORDING FOR THE BLIND/DYSLEXIC
RECORDING FOR THE BLIND AND DYSLEXIC NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO RECORD BOOKS IN ACCOUNTING, BIOLOGY, MATH, MEDICAL/NURSING AND MORE… INFO 293-4797
SERVICE DOGS OF VA
SERVICE DOGS OF VIRGINIA NEED “VOLUNTEER PUPPY RAISERS” TO HELP RAISE SERVICE DOGS IN TRAINING… INFO 975-3770
GREENE COUNTY FOOD BANK
THE GREENE COUNTY FOOD BANK NEEDS YOUR DONATIONS ALL YEAR LONG. HUNGER NEVER GOES ON VACATION. THE GREENE COUNTY FOOD BANK OPERATES FROM DONATIONS ONLY… INFO 985-2579
HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT
HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT NEEDS VOLUNTEERS FROM THE CENTRAL VIRGINIA AREA… INFO 817-6900
MEALS ON WHEELS
MEALS ON WHEELS IS GROWING AND NEEDS BOTH REGULAR AND RELIEF DRIVERS TO MEET THE INCREASED NEED IN OUR AREA. ONE HOUR A WEEK CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE…For more information call, (434)-293-4364
OFFENDER AID AND RESTORATION
OFFENDER AID AND RESTORATION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO MENTOR INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS AND THE REGIONAL JAIL… INFO 296-2441
S.H.E.
THE SHELTER FOR HELP IN EMERGENCY NEEDS MEN AND WOMEN TO ANSWER THE 24 HOUR HOT LINE, WORK WITH CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AND COURT MONITORING PROGRAMS… INFO 963-4676
THOMAS JEFFERSON FOOD BANK
THE THOMAS JEFFERSON AREA FOOD BANK IS IN NEED OF FOOD DONATIONS TO SERVE FAMILIES IN THE CENTRAL VIRGINIA AREA. FAMILIES NEEDING FOOD ASSISTANCE HAS INCREASED BY 25% IN THE PAST YEAR… INFO 296-3663 |
