Public Service Announcements

Screening of Ennio Morricone documentary
Category: 
Events
Expires: March 19, 2024
Sponsor: Virginia Film Festival

The Virginia Film Festival presents Ennio, an inside look at two-time Academy Award-winning Ennio Morricone, exploring the breadth of the composer’s career, from his early Italian pop songs to his unforgettable film scores. Morricone’s closest collaborators and contemporaries share their memories and experiences with the visionary artist, and his career that included more than 500 unforgettable soundtracks. Introduction and post-screening discussion will be led by Benjamin Rous, Music Director of the Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia. This one-time screening of Ennio takes place at the Violet Crown Theater in downtown Charlottesville on Tuesday, March 19th at 7pm. For details and tickets, visit Virginia Film Festival dot Org.

Discuss a book during the Same Page Community Read
Category: 
Arts & Books
Expires: March 20, 2024
Sponsor: Jefferson Madison Regional Library and Virginia Humanities

This March, the Jefferson Madison Regional Library and Virginia Humanities invite all Central Virginians to read and discuss the book, Florence Adler Swims Forever, by Rachel Beanland, during the the 2024 Same Page Community Read event. This annual community-wide reading initiative gives book groups and individuals the opportunity to explore the themes of a single book by an author appearing at the Virginia Festival of the Book. Paperback copies of Florence Adler Swims Forever will be available at all JMRL branches in early March. To learn more about Same Page programs and events, including an appearance by Rachel Beanland, visit J M R L dot Org

Ballroom dancing at the Belvedere
Category: 
Events
Expires: March 23, 2024
Sponsor: USA Dance Charlottesville

USA Dance Charlottesville will hold its next ballroom dance on Saturday, March 23rd, at The Center at Belvedere, located at 540 Belvedere Boulevard in Charlottesville. The evening dance will include Ballroom, Latin, Nightclub, and Swing. The free pre-dance class is East Coast Swing and will be taught by a local professional. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the class begins at 7, and the social dance begins at 8. Beginners are welcome and no partner is needed. Dress is smart casual to dressy attire. For entry fee and more information, visit U S A Dance Cville dot Org

Dover Quartet with Haochen Zhang, piano
Category: 
Music
Expires: March 26, 2024
Sponsor: Tuesday Evening Concert Series

Named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine, the GRAMMY Award-nominated Dover Quartet performs with acclaimed pianist Haochen Zhang as part of the Tuesday Evening Concert Series. The program includes works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Schumann. The concert takes place on Tuesday, March 26th at 7:30pm at Old Cabell Hall at the University of Virginia. For details and tickets, visit T E C S dot Org.

"Fireflies", a play by Donja Love, at Live Arts Theater
Category: 
Plays & Dance
Expires: March 29, 2024
Sponsor: Live Arts Theater

Fireflies by Donja R. Love plays March 29th through April 20th at Live Arts Theater in downtown Charlottesville. A Virginia premiere, Fireflies is Part Two of "The Love Plays" trilogy, which explores Queer love through Black history. A story of endurance and empowerment centered on the Civil Rights Movement, Fireflies is directed by Ti Ames and features Arianna Jones and Simeon Brown. Visit Live Arts dot Org for tickets and information.

The Green Bird, play by Carlo Gozzi
Category: 
Plays & Dance
Expires: March 29, 2024
Sponsor: UVA Drama Department

The University of Virginia Department of Drama presents The Green Bird, Carlo Gozzi’s 1765 telling of an Italian fable that combines comedy, enchanted forests, singing apples, and a mysterious green bird. The play, directed by Dave Dalton, opens on Thursday, March 21st with six evening performances ending on Friday, March 29th at Culbreth Theatre on the UVA grounds. For details and tickets, visit Drama dot Virginia dot EDU and scroll to News & Events.

Auditions for teen agers for Live Arts musical
Category: 
Plays & Dance
Expires: March 30, 2024
Sponsor: Live Arts Theater

Live Arts Theater in Charlottesville is holding auditions for The Lightning Thief, a musical by Percy Jackson, open to ages 14 to 20, on Sunday and Monday, April 7th and 8th, from 7 to 10 p.m. The parts will involve some singing and dancing. Performances will be in July. For a description of the musical and full details about what's expected at the auditions, go to Live Arts dot Org slash Audition. An optional meeting for those wanting more information will be held at Live Arts, on Saturday, March 30th, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Banjo raffle to benefit the Arnold Shultz Fund
Category: 
Music
Expires: March 31, 2024
Sponsor: Pisgah Banjo Company

The Pisgah Banjo Company is offering a chance to win a unique custom banjo, made from the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas tree. Raffle tickets are available until Sunday, March 31st at Pisgah Banjos dot Com Proceeds will benefit the Arnold Shultz Fund, a grant program dedicated to people of color pursuing traditional old-time and bluegrass music and the Black Banjo Reclamation Project gourd banjo building workshop. Arnold Shultz was an African American musician from western Kentucky who had a profound influence on Bill Monroe and the development of bluegrass.

Folklife Apprenticeship Program offers $5000 grant
Category: 
Arts & Books
Expires: April 07, 2024
Sponsor: Virginia Humanities

The Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities works to document, sustain, share, and support cultural traditions across the Commonwealth. Virginia Folklife is now accepting applications for its Folklife Apprenticeship Program, which offers $5000 to support training in cultural traditions — from music to craft to foodways to specialty trades and more. Applications are accepted until April 7th. For more info go online to Virginia Folklife dot Org.

Remote Area Medical Free Pop-Up Clinic
Category: 
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Expires: April 13, 2024
Sponsor: RAM at UVA

The Fishersville Remote Area Medical Clinic is set to offer free healthcare on April 13-14, with no insurance or ID required. The pop-up clinic will take place at the August Expo Center, 277 Expo Road, Fishersville. Services provided include dental, vision, and medical which are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The patient parking lot will open no later than midnight on the night of Friday, April 12th and will stay open. Clinic doors open at 6 a.m. on Saturday the 13th. RAM advises those seeking services, especially dental, to arrive at the earliest opportunity. Early arrivals should bring any food, water, medications, and clothing they may need. For more information, visit RAM USA dot Org

Bill and Pam Gurley in concert in Glen Allen
Category: 
Music
Expires: April 13, 2024
Sponsor: Shady Grove Coffeehouse

The Shady Grove Coffeehouse in Glen Allen, Virginia, presents a concert by Bill and Pam Gurley on Saturday, April 13th, at 8 o'clock, at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, in Glen Allen.   Lifelong Virginians, Bill and Pam Gurley are a married couple with deep roots in the Tidewater area of Virginia. They started singing together on their first date and have been doing so ever since, playing Americana music before the term was coined. For tickets, go to Shady Grove Coffeehouse dot Com. They may also be reserved by calling 804-323-4288 or e-mailing tickets@shadygrovecoffeehouse.com.

Friends of the Library seeks volunteers
Category: 
Give Help
Expires: April 30, 2024
Sponsor: JMRL Friends of the Library

Charlottesville's Friends of the Library have begun selling select donated, higher-value, non-classical LPs online. Results to date suggest this initiative brings significantly increased funds to aid our regional library system. The Friends need volunteers for this initiative. Most volunteer tasks can be done at home, requiring about three hours a week. One key task is doing album research and writing up listings. Another is listening to donated albums for quality. If you have questions about this or would like to volunteer your time, please send an email to Jack@TravelingFreedomsRoad.com.

Explore serving on Albemarle County boards/committees
Category: 
Public Affairs
Expires: April 30, 2024
Sponsor: Albemarle County

Albemarle County invites you to explore diverse opportunities on boards, committees, and commissions. Visit Engage dot Albemarle dot Org to discover openings that align with your interests. From community advisory committees to specialized boards, there's something for everyone. Make a difference in your neighborhood and the county. Your involvement matters. Join in building a stronger, more connected Albemarle County. Explore, engage, and be a part of positive change today.

Charlottesville Tomorrow, Local Nonprofit News
Category: 
Public Affairs
Expires: May 31, 2024
Sponsor: Charlottesville Tomorrow

Charlottesville Tomorrow is your local nonprofit news organization. Get the annual voter guide, news about education, housing and safety, and reporting that helps you know your neighbors. Check it out at Cville Tomorrow dot Org.

Call this number for help
Category: 
Get Help
Expires: June 30, 2024
Sponsor: Alcoholics Anonymous Heart of Virginia

Does your relationship with alcohol concern you or get in the way of your life? Alcoholics Anonymous Heart of Virginia may be able to help. Call the confidential voicemail at 434-293-6565 to speak with an AA member about meetings or to ask questions. If you have a desire to quit drinking, any meeting is open to you. That's 434-293-6565. For more information, visit AA Heart of VA dot Org.

Find out where to get the latest COVID-19 vaccine
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Expires: June 30, 2024
Sponsor: US Government

The federal government has approved a new, updated COVID-19 vaccine designed to protect against the newest strains of the virus. With cases locally rising again, and the virus continuing to mutate, health professionals are encouraging everyone to get the latest vaccine. For a map of all locations that offer the new vaccine, visit Vaccines dot Gov and enter your zip code. Supplies can be limited, but each location includes a phone number you can call to ask if there are vaccines currently available.

Lisa Waup Art Exhibition "close to the wind"
Category: 
Arts & Books
Expires: June 30, 2024
Sponsor: Kluge-Ruhe

The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Museum in Charlottesville is hosting "close to the wind," a new body of work that celebrates Lisa Waup’s sustained exploration of printmaking. The natural environment is a grounding element in her work, in which she encourages a narrative of respect, engagement, and activism. Waup shares with her audience the importance of deep listening, being present, and advocating for family and Country. The exhibition is on view through June 30th in the Kluge-Ruhe Focus Gallery. Visit Kluge dash Ruhe dot Org for more information.

Madayin: Australian Bark Painting Exhibition
Category: 
Arts & Books
Expires: July 14, 2024
Sponsor: The Fralin Museum of Art

The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville presents Maḏayin: Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark Painting from Yirrkala. This touring exhibition will be on display through July 14th. Maḏayin presents more than 90 iconic paintings on eucalyptus bark, inviting audiences to discover this inspiring story of the sacred, the beautiful, and the power of art. For more information, visit Madayin dot Kluge dash Ruhe dot Org.

Community, Equity & Resiliency Initiative
Category: 
Public Affairs
Expires: October 31, 2024
Sponsor: EPA

The EPA has launched a new community-based initiative to help people access unprecedented resources for local climate and environmental justice solutions under the "Investing in America" initiative. The Community, Equity & Resiliency initiative provides spaces for communities to learn, connect, dream and cultivate ideas to create positive change with Inflation Reduction Act and other new "Investing in America" funding opportunities. For details and information on how to become involved, visit E P A dot Gov slash Community dash Equity dash Resiliency.


Blue Ridge Abortion Fund - Get Help
Category: 
Get Help
Expires: December 31, 2024
Sponsor: Blue Ridge Abortion Fund

Need help paying for an abortion? The Blue Ridge Abortion Fund may be able to help. Call their confidential voicemail at 434-963-0669. Leave a message and a trained staff member will get back to you within 48 hours. That's 434-963-0669. More information is online at Blue Ridge Abortion Fund dot org.

Blue Ridge Abortion Fund - Give Help
Category: 
Give Help
Expires: December 31, 2024
Sponsor: Blue Ridge Abortion Fund

Abortion is still legal in Virginia, and Blue Ridge Abortion Fund continues to fund abortions for Virginians and people traveling to Virginia for abortion care. You can volunteer your time and skills to help keep the organization running. Or raise funds by hosting a house party or benefit event. Learn more online at Blue Ridge Abortion Fund dot org.

Recycle your reusable bags
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Give Help
Expires: December 31, 2024
Sponsor: Sierra Club Piedmont Group

A five-cent plastic bag tax is in effect in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. The Sierra Club Piedmont Group encourages you to use, reuse and recycle reusable bags rather than using plastic or paper bags for groceries and merchandise. You can recycle clean, gently used reusable bags, which the Sierra Club will redistribute  to individuals who need them. The drop-off locations are: "Refill Renew" at 171-B Allied Lane off of McIntire Road; and The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St Suite C, both in Charlottesville. E-mail your questions to aadann@gmail.com.

Learn more about or volunteer at Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary
Category: 
Give Help
Expires: December 31, 2024
Sponsor: Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary

Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary, based in Nelson County, is dedicated to creating a vibrant and compassionate future for wildlife in Virginia and beyond. The devoted team of wildlife rehabilitators and volunteers rescue and care for more than 900 animals annually from across Virginia. The team also leads educational programming so folks from all walks of life can learn about the importance of our wild neighbors and native species. For more information, including ways to volunteer and a schedule of events with the center's animal ambassadors, visit Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary dot Org

Actions you can take in 2024
Category: 
Public Affairs
Expires: December 31, 2024
Sponsor: Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club

The Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club has some simple suggested actions that everyone can take in 2024 to support the environment, conserve energy, and help address climate change. First: Reduce, reuse, and recycle, especially plastic bags and other plastics. Second: Drive less; walk, cycle, and carpool more. Third: Conserve water usage, especially hot water. And fourth: Consider solar panels for your house or business. For more information on how you can make an impact, visit The Climate Collaborative dot Org

Learn more about how to protect Virginia's environment
Category: 
Give Help
Expires: March 11, 2025
Sponsor: Wild Virginia

Wild Virginia works to protect and connect Virginia’s wild places. Along with partners, alliances, and citizens, Wild Virginia carries on the fight against fracked gas pipelines in the region like the Mountain Valley Pipeline. It also works to improve habitat connectivity for wildlife throughout Virginia and to ensure that all of the Commonwealth's waterways are fully protected in accordance with the law. To learn more about how you can help, visit Wild Virginia dot Org