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 The Smith Gallery at the McGuffey Art Center features works by Barbara Shenefield April 3rd through May 28.  Exhibits entitled "Communicating the Climate Crisis" and "Revisiting the New Deal" can be found in the Smith Gallery, and more information can be found at mcguffeyartcenter.com.

Charlottesville's public transportation, Jaunt, is now offering free rides to your Covid vaccination appointment. Made possible by a partnership with the Blue Ridge Health District and University of Virginia Health, the free rides can be arranged by calling 434-296-3184 or by e-mail to trips@ridejaunt.org.

Are you being discriminated against at your job because you are pregnant or nursing? Virginia law requires all employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant and nursing women including temporary transfer to less strenuous positions and other workplace modifications. Learn more at WageTheftVa.org.

Are you getting paid for all your work? Do you think your employer has cheated you of your wages? Do your coworkers have similar concerns? Virginia law allows you and a group of your coworkers to sue your employer for unpaid wages. Learn more at WageTheftVa.org.

Has your boss told you that you cannot work for another employer in the same field? If you earn less than $1,137 weekly, you cannot be asked to sign a non-compete agreement. If you signed one of these agreements after July 1, 2020, you are not bound to it. Employers can be fined for up to $10,000 for trying to impose a non-compete clause. Learn more at WageTheftVa.org.

Are you called an independent contractor, but you really work for someone else, not yourself? You may be misclassified. Being paid as an independent contractor when you should be paid as an employee steals money from you. And, it is against the law in Virginia. Learn more at WageTheftVa.org.

Are you bothered by someone else's drinking? Al-Anon can help. Call 434-972-7011 or e-mail cvillealanon@gmail.com or go online to VaAlanon.org.

The Monticello Area Community Action Agency is working to ensure that all families have the resources to break cycles of generational poverty by connecting them to high quality early childhood education programs, job retraining for adults, stable and affordable housing, and more. To celebrate Community Action Awareness month, the Agency is inviting you to complete a brief survey at macaa.org.

Zephyrus Early Music Vocal Ensemble is holding auditions for the 2021-2022 season. Auditions are open to all voice parts. The ensemble is particularly interested in high sopranos with a clear bright tone. Auditions will be scheduled individually and will be held in person or by recording to comply with all COVID-19 heath protocols. Please email info@zephyrus-va.org to express your interest in auditioning.

The DC Bluegrass Union is accepting applications through June 30th for the Orrin Star Scholarship for young music students pursuing bluegrass and old-time music in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The scholarship winner will receive $500 in tuition, paid directly to an instructor, camp, workshop or online learning service. More information and an application form are at DCBU.org.

The Piedmont Master Gardeners and Virginia Cooperative Extension will host a webinar with best-selling author Douglas Tallamy (TALL-ah-mee) on the subject of his latest book, “The Nature of Oaks,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 3rd. Learn how adding oak trees and other native plants to your home landscape is one of the best ways to help heal the planet. To purchase tickets and reserve a spot in the program, visit PiedmontMasterGardeners.org/events by June 1st.