Public Service Announcements
| 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.
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | September 24, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Shenandoah Valley Gem and Mineral Society |
The 55th annual Shenandoah Valley Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show will present exhibits from the Shenandoah Valley Gem and Mineral Society, activities for kids, educational demonstrations, and several vendors. The show runs from Friday, September 22nd through Sunday, September 24th at The Augusta Expo in Fishersville. More information can be found at Shenandoah Valley Rock Club dot Org.
| 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.
| Category: | Get Help |
| Expires: | September 28, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Share Our Strength |
As Virginia students return to the classroom, No Kid Hungry Virginia is encouraging parents and caregivers to add an important task to their back-to-school checklists: Applying for free school meals. More than 693,000 students in the commonwealth qualify for free meals. Students with families at or below 185% of the federal poverty level are eligible for free meals. Students are automatically eligible if anyone in their household receives benefits such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations or Medicaid. For more information, go to F N S dot U S D A dot Gov.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| Category: | Music |
| Expires: | September 29, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Three Notch'd Road |
Three Notch'd Road: The Virginia Baroque Ensemble opens its 2023-24 season with public concerts in Staunton, Greenwood, and Keswick September 29th through October 1st. This program, entitled “Genius of Bach,” will feature Bach's Goldberg Variations arranged for string ensemble and his Fifth Brandenburg Concerto. For more information, visit T N R Baroque dot Org or email info@tnrbaroque.org.
| Category: | Music |
| Expires: | September 30, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | FocusMusic, The Songmaker Series, Unity of Charlottesville |
FocusMusic, The Songmaker Series, and Unity of Charlottesville will present Anne Hills in concert, on Saturday September 30th at 7 p.m., at Unity. Opening the show will be Mary Gordon Hall & The LaDaDas. A unique soprano tone has made Anne Hills one of contemporary folk music's premier vocalists. She has played in town many times, first appearing in 2000. For tickets and more information, visit Facebook dot Com slash Song Maker Series or call 434-996-9741.
| 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.
| Category: | Plays & Dance |
| Expires: | September 29, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | ShenanArts |
ShenanArts, located at 300 Churchville Ave. in Staunton, will present the emotionally captivating Tony Award-winning musical, Once, beginning on Friday, September 29th and running through Sunday, October 8th. Based on the Oscar-winning film of the same name, Once tells the story of two young musicians whose lives suddenly collide on a bustling street in Dublin. Together they must navigate the complexities of love, dreams, and the obstacles that stand in their way. For ticket prices and performance information, visit Shenan Arts dot Org.
| 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
| Category: | Public Affairs |
| Expires: | October 01, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | League of Women Voters of Virginia |
September is the time to register to vote in Virginia and a perfect time for all voters to check their voter registration status. Voters should check to be sure that their name, address and voting status are up to date – even if they have voted recently, it is still good to check. Unregistered Virginians can register to vote online and in person until October 16th for the November 7th election when all seats of the General Assembly are up for election. All of this can be done on the League of Women Voters nonpartisan registration and information site Vote 4 1 1 dot Org.
| Category: | Public Affairs |
| Expires: | October 02, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | City of Charlottesville |
We are experiencing a moderate drought in central Virginia. In Charlottesville and Albemarle County, the weather is dry enough that our water authorities are asking us to voluntarily conserve water. That means limiting the amount of water we give to our lawns, holding off on washing our cars, and not filling up outdoor pools. Taking these precautions now could head off problems later in the year, if this drought continues. For more information, go to Charlottesville dot Gov and scroll down to the "latest news" section.
| 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.
| 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.
