Public Service Announcements

Charlie Ballantine trio in concert
Category: 
Music
Expires: October 05, 2023
Sponsor: Charlottesville Jazz Society

WTJU and the Charlottesville Jazz Society present the return of the Charlie Ballantine Trio to the Music Resource Center in downtown Charlottesville on Thursday, October 5th. Ballantine combines elements of jazz, blues, rock and country with a unique style on the electric guitar. His new trio includes Gabe Rupe on bass and New York City drummer Dan Weiss. Tickets to see the Charlie Ballantine Trio are available at C J S dot Ticketbud dot Com or at the door.

Annual high school marching band competition
Category: 
Music
Expires: October 07, 2023
Sponsor: Charlottesville High School

Do you love music? Then you don't want to miss Cavalcade, the annual high school marching band competition at Charlottesville High School. It's set for Saturday, October 7th, starting at 4 p.m. Come show your hometown spirit and cheer on the CHS Marching Black Knights as they host dozens of area bands in the area's only showcase of its kind. Get tickets at the gate or online at Cville Bands dot Com.

Talk by International Rescue Committee president
Category: 
Public Affairs
Expires: October 11, 2023
Sponsor: The Miller Center

The Miller Center at the University of Virginia is hosting a talk by David Milliband, President of the International Rescue Committee on Wednesday, October 11th, at 6:15 p.m., at The Haven in Charlottesville. There is a growing sense that global risks are reaching an unprecedented scale: fifty-four civil wars or conflicts going on around the world, over 100 million people displaced, 258 million facing acute food insecurity or worse, and a growing climate crisis. Milliband will discuss humanitarian action today and how to find hope in our current moment of crisis. To register to attend, go online to Miller Center dot Org slash News dash Events

Cinema Circus, a Local Filmmakers' Showcase
Category: 
Events
Expires: October 13, 2023
Sponsor: The Bridge PAI

The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative is hosting Cinema Circus on Friday, October 13th. Cinema Circus is a local filmmakers' showcase. Come to watch the films, or bring a USB drive with your movie, eight minutes or less, and they'll show it!  Showtime is 7pm at 306 E. Main Street in Charlottesville. Visit The Bridge P A I dot Org for directions.

Second annual self-guided artist studio tour
Category: 
Arts & Books
Expires: October 14, 2023
Sponsor: Arts of Fluvanna

Arts of Fluvanna will have its second annual self-guided artist studio tour on Saturday, October 14th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 30 professional artists will showcase their inspired designs and processes in their studio spaces. Travel the tour, become a collector, and enjoy the fall season in rural Virginia near Charlottesville. For more information and a full list of participating artists and locations, visit Arts Fluvanna County dot Com.

Week-long panel discussion of August Wilson and his plays
Category: 
Plays & Dance
Expires: October 23, 2023
Sponsor: Jefferson School African American Heritage Center

The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center’s Charlottesville Players Guild will hold panel discussions and master classes, including a performance of August Wilson’s theatrical memoir, How I Learned What I Learned, from Monday, October 23rd through Saturday, October 28th. During the week, Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Justin Emeka, Teresa Dowell-Vest, and Raymond O. Caldwell will present a discussion of Wilson and his legacy to the African American experience and the Black theatrical canon. They will be joined by local practitioners Ti Ames, Richelle Claiborne, Derick Williams, David Vaughn Straughn, and others to discuss the intricacies of Wilson’s play and character construction. For tickets and more information, visit Jeff School Heritage Center dot Org slash Events

Plan to attend Farm Day at Ivy Creek Natural Area
Category: 
Events
Expires: October 28, 2023
Sponsor: Ivy Creek Foundation

The Ivy Creek Foundation will host Farm Day on Saturday, October 28th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farm Day is a free event to celebrate and experience the agricultural roots of the area and learn about farming today. The day will feature family-friendly activities, exhibitors, demonstrations, and community partners focused on farming, food justice, and the history of farming. This event will take place at Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm, located at 1780 Earlysville Rd. For more information, visit Ivy Creek Foundation dot Org

The Farmers Market at Ix
Category: 
Events
Expires: October 31, 2023
Sponsor: Ix Art Park

The Farmers Market at Ix Art Park is hosting a seasonal evening Farmers Market on Thursdays in addition to the year round Saturday market. The farmers markets highlight local farms, food and artisans. The Thursday market is held 5-8pm, and the Saturday market is open from 8am-noon at the Ix Art Park 522 Second Street Southeast in Charlottesville. Free art making and music are always a part of the market, too. SNAP is accepted for purchases and can be matched up to $50 with Virginia Fresh Match for fresh fruits and vegetables every market day. More information is available at Market Central dot Org.

Charlottesville elections and candidates info website
Category: 
Public Affairs
Expires: November 08, 2023
Sponsor: LocalCandidates.org

If you live in the Charlottesville area, there's a new non-partisan resource for information available to you at Local Candidates dot Org. There you'll find details about upcoming elections and the candidates running in them. That's Local Candidates dot Org.

Blue Ridge Abortion Fund - Get Help
Category: 
Get Help
Expires: December 31, 2023
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.

Recycle your reusable bags
Category: 
Give Help
Expires: December 31, 2023
Sponsor: Sierra Club Piedmont Group

A local five-cent plastic bag tax went into effect January 1st. The Sierra Club Piedmont Group is setting up locations where you can drop off clean, gently used re-usable bags. They will redistribute these bags 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, all in Charlottesville. E-mail your questions to aadann@gmail.com.

Blue Ridge Abortion Fund - Give Help
Category: 
Give Help
Expires: December 31, 2023
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.

Organization to create menstrual equality in schools
Category: 
Give Help
Expires: January 01, 2024
Sponsor: empowerHER

empowerHER is an organization dedicated to creating menstrual equality in Albemarle County schools. One in seven girls miss school due to lack of menstrual products. As people who deal with menstruation, empowerHER finds it important to make sure that no one loses out on their education as a result of period poverty. They host product donation pickups in neighborhoods to address this prevalent problem. For more information and how you can support their work, go online to Empower Her Cville dot Weebly dot Com.

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.