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This October, UVA's Office for Sustainability and Facilities Management invites students, faculty, and staff to Making the Unseen, Seen: a month-long celebration of the people, places, and processes that keep UVA running. Offerings include guided tours of renewable energy, heating, cooling, and recycling systems. Space is limited, so RSVP if possible. For more information, visit Sustainability dot Virginia dot E D U

Join Professor Emerita Jean Turner of UCLA at her lecture - "Exploring the Dusty Origins of Star Clusters". Professor Turner is delivering this year’s Karl G. Jansky Lecture, awarded annually by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, AUI and the National Science Foundation. Her pioneering techniques have enabled precise mapping of gas dynamics and structure, refining our models of how massive stars shape their environments. There will be a question and answer session following her lecture, which is free and open to the public, on Thursday, October 30th at 6:30 pm at UVA's Chemistry building, room 402.

Monticello in Charlottesville invites the public to "Climb the Mountain" from the base of the Saunders-Monticello Trail up to the iconic West Lawn on Saturday, November 1st. This scenic, two-and-a-half-mile walk is family friendly and open to all ages. Once on the West Lawn, guests will hear brief remarks about Monticello’s new strategic plan and ongoing initiatives to serve the community while enjoying free coffee and donuts courtesy of local vendors. Performances from historic interpreter Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson, and hands-on fun at the Mountaintop Activity Center will round out the event. Participation is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Registration includes a complimentary Gardens & Grounds Pass for the day, giving attendees the chance to explore Monticello beyond the walk. Find details and register at Monticello dot ORG slash Walk.

Visible Records announces "Disenchantment Under The Sea," a Halloween Dance Party Fundraiser! The party takes place on Friday, October 31st from 6pm-midnight at Visible Records, located at 1740 Broadway Street in Charlottesville. The evening includes a silent art auction, live DJ sets, themed cocktails, a photo booth, and costume contest. For details and to purchase tickets, visit Visible dash Records dot Com and click the link at the very top.

The third annual "Death Fest: Gather, Grieve, Grow" will take place on Sunday, November 2nd at 11 a.m. at Panorama Natural Burial in Earlysville. Death Fest is a community gathering to explore the natural cycles of death and life, and is a collaboration between Panorama Natural Burial, Woven Roots Collective, and Hospice of the Piedmont. The event honors the multitudes of ways we think about death, express grief, and support the dying. The full day of workshops and experiences will close with a communal meal and songs around a fire. Space is limited, so advance registration is required for this pay-what-you-will event. For more information and to register, visit Woven Roots Collective dot Org slash Death dash Fest

Valley Career & Technical Center and Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School will open its doors to the valley community on Monday, November 3rd from 3-7pm. The public is invited to learn about programs offered, tour the facilities, and meet current students and staff. The center is located at 49 Hornet Road in Fishersville, Virginia. For details, visit Valley Tech dot US.

Come celebrate The Fralin Museum of Art’s 90th Anniversary Soirée, Friday, November 7th from 6-11 pm at Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard in Keswick. Internationally acclaimed, multi-disciplinary artist and alumnus Rodney McMillian will be the honoree. In celebration of this milestone event, guests will be treated to a captivating visual journey through McMillian’s past works, offering an exclusive glimpse into the artist’s evolution and creative impact. Visit uvafralinartmuseum DOT virginia DOT edu SLASH events for details and to obtain tickets.

The Central Virginia Community Support Fund presents a film screening of “Sometime, Somewhere” on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:30pm at Vinegar Hill Theater. This 2023 film follows the stories of migrants who are forced to come to Virginia due to global climate change, gang violence, or poverty. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with local advocates on the state of immigration in our community. To learn more and purchase tickets, please visit tinyurl DOT com SLASH sometimesomewhere