Public Service Announcements
| Category: | Arts & Books |
| Expires: | May 02, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Light House Studio |
| Category: | Arts & Books |
| Expires: | June 10, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Charlottesville Camera Club |
The Charlottesville Camera Club is showcasing 26 photographs, each offering a unique glimpse through the lens of a talented local photographer. The exhibition is free and open to the public through Monday, June 10th in the Main Lobby of Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville.
| 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.
| 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.
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | April 24, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | UVA Physics Department |
The UVA Physics Department will present the 28th Annual National Physics Day Show on on Wednesday, April 24th from 6 to 7 p.m. in Nau Hall on the UVA Grounds. Faculty and staff will show exciting demos and invite attendees to participate. This free program is designed with kids in K through 12 and their families in mind, but it's open to everyone. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 434-924-3781 or email eko5r@virginia.edu.
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | April 25, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Democracy in Danger podcast |
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | April 26, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Central Virginia Community Justice |
Central Virginia Community Justice will host an event for Crime Victims Rights Week at the Free Speech Wall on the downtown mall in Charlottesville, on Friday, April 26th from 5 to 6 p.m. Anyone impacted by crime is invited to stop by the wall to share ideas for options, services, and hope for survivors of crime and harm. CVCJ staff will be there to hand out chalk, speak with survivors, those who support them, and answer questions about how restorative justice can meet survivors’ needs. For more information, visit Community Justice VA dot Org slash Events
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | April 27, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | USA Dance Charlottesville |
USA Dance Charlottesville presents this month's dance at The Center at Belvedere on Saturday, April 27th from 8-10pm, with an American Foxtrot class from 7-8pm. Beginners are welcome and no partner is needed. For details, visit USA Dance Cville dot ORG.
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | April 30, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | UVA Sustainability |
April is Earth Month. In observance, organizations at the University of Virginia and across the Charlottesville area host over 40 events, from clean-ups and gardening workshops to e-bike demos, clothing swaps, book talks, and more. A full list of community events to choose from is available online at UVA’s Sustainability website at Sustainability dot Virginia dot EDU.
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | April 30, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Emily Couric Leadership Forum |
The Emily Couric Leadership Forum will hold its annual Forum Luncheon on Tuesday, April 30th at the Omni Charlottesville Hotel. The speaker will be Judy Woodruff, this year's recipient of the Forum’s Women’s Leadership Award. She is an Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist and the senior correspondent for the PBS Newshour. Also at the event, $250,000 in scholarships will be awarded to area high school women in recognition of leadership excellence. For more information or to reserve a spot, visit Emily Couric Leadership Forum dot Org
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | May 05, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Sin Barreras/ Without Barriers |
Sin Barreras/ Without Barriers is a local organization dedicated to empowering Hispanic and immigrant families in Central Virginia. They invite you to their outdoor Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Sunday, May 5th, from 4-7pm at PVCC's Dickinson Theater in Charlottesville. There will be live music, Latin American arts and food, piñatas, games, and more. The funds raised will support their educational programs and initiatives to assist immigrants in navigating pathways to citizenship. For more information, visit Sin Barreras Cville dot ORG.
| Category: | Get Help |
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| Category: | Give Help |
| Expires: | June 03, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection |
Join the Kluge-Ruhe team as a volunteer guide. New volunteer training will be held on on Monday, June 3rd at the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection, located at 400 Worrell Drive in Charlottesville. Volunteer guides play an essential role in engaging audiences and enhancing the visitor experience. Volunteers share their passion and enthusiasm for art while helping to enrich the community. No previous knowledge of Aboriginal art is necessary. For more information, visit Kluge dash Ruhe dot Org slash Get dash Involved slash Volunteer
| 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.
| Category: | 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.
| 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
| 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
| Category: | Music |
| Expires: | April 28, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Three Notch'd Road |
Three Notch'd Road: The Virginia Baroque Ensemble presents its final project of the season on Saturday and Sunday, April 27th and 28th, with concerts in Charlottesville and Staunton. The program, "Polyhymnia," will include one of Michael Praetorius's great choral and instrumental masterpieces played on period instruments. For more information, visit T N R Baroque dot Org or email info@tnrbaroque.org.
| Category: | Music |
| Expires: | May 02, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Crescendo Music Fund |
The Crescendo Music Fund is a student-led organization that supports a local music non-profit, the Wednesday Music Club, with 100% of proceeds from events going to music lesson scholarships for students in need. Support local music education by coming to CMF's free performances at the Charlottesville Downtown Mall on Saturdays from 4 to 6 p.m., where a wide selection of classical, pop, and jazz music will be performed. To find more ways to get involved, email crescendomusicfund@gmail.com
| Category: | Music |
| Expires: | May 04, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Shady Grove Coffeehouse |
The Shady Grove Coffeehouse, located in Glen Allen, will host folk duo Robin and Linda Williams on Saturday, May 4th at 8 p.m. As live performers who are closing in on a five decade-long career, Robin and Linda are at home on whatever stage they find themselves, whether it's a tiny coffee house, a bar, a concert hall, or a festival. For more information and advance tickets, visit Shady Grove Coffee House dot Com Tickets may also be reserved by calling 804-323-4288 or emailing tickets@shadygrovecoffeehouse.com.
| Category: | Music |
| Expires: | May 12, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | The Oratorio Society of Virginia |
The culmination of The Oratorio Society of Virginia’s 56th season will feature the immortal chords of Beethoven on the 200th anniversary of the premiere of his 9th symphony, as well as a reboot of The Oratorio Society’s spring 2020 program cancelled due to the pandemic. Performances take place at 7:30pm on Friday, May 10th at Saint Anne's-Belfield, and at 3:30pm on Sunday, May 12th at Old Cabell Hall at the University of Virginia, both in Charlottesville. For details and tickets for the live performances or livestream access, visit Oratorio Society dot ORG.
| Category: | Plays & Dance |
| Expires: | May 17, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Live Arts |
The second annual WATERWORKS new works festival runs Friday, May 17th through Sunday, June 2nd at Live Arts Theater in downtown Charlottesville. The three-week festival features 19 new theatrical works from local and global playwrights, 16 directors, and over 50 performers. Other featured works include Locally Sourced, the Charlottesville Playwrights Collective, and Community Deep Dive educational workshops. For tickets and innformation, visit Live Arts dot Org
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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
