From the monthly archives:

April 2012

To Rent or To Buy

April 29, 2012

The John Burns Real Estate Consulting firm has recently conducted a survey of over 20,000 respondents, trying to determine the nuances of potential intergenerational home buyers.  Their results were quite interesting. Among their findings were some data about the 25-34 year olds possible home buying habits.  Many factors are contributing to making that age group less [...]

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20th Annual National Security Law Institute at UVa

April 29, 2012

The National Security Law Institute holds an annual conference at the University of Virginia.  Each year scholars, politicians and speakers gather for a 2-week session to discuss topics such as counterintelligence, counterterrorism, self defense and U.N. peacekeeping.  This will mark the 20th year for the courses,  the deadline for applications has already passed, and only 25-30 [...]

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Wine Festival at Monticello

April 28, 2012

May 12, 2012 6:00PM to 9:00PM West Lawn of Monticello Take a tour, enjoy live music and wine tastings. You can bring a blanket for a picnic seating or reserve a table. For more information and tickets please visit Monticello’s website.

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Amazing Long-Lived Charlottesville Family

April 27, 2012

We ran across this recent story about how 6 generations of one Charlottesville family were able to come together to have their photos taken together.    Think of it…. 6 generations at once!   It seems nearly impossible, but apparently Molly Woods is just following in her mother’s footsteps by living to see her 111th birthday.   She [...]

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5 Details For Your Trendy Kitchen

April 26, 2012

Styles come and go, and kitchens reflect those choices.  This link will take you to a series of pages that give you the details of 5 kitchen trends that are popular in homes across the country.  In a nutshell, you’re current with the styles if your kitchen has glass counters or backsplashes, if it has a [...]

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A Taste of the Farm: Plant Sale and Open House

April 21, 2012

May 5, 2012 10AM to 3PM Maple Hill Farm Scottsville, VA Join the Local Food Hub for the spring plant sale and open house. Shop for organic plants for you garden and farm fresh produce and eggs. There will be music, food and even a photo booth. Bring the whole family for a fun day [...]

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Take a Photo. Win a Prize.

April 20, 2012

Here’s your chance to have some fun and win some money while you’re at it.  The Charlottesville-Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau is sponsoring a photography contest.  They’re offering to pay 4 prizes of $1000 each, plus other $100 prizes, for photos of the Charlottesville area that are chosen because they capture the beauty and unique [...]

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Saunders Brothers Plant Sales

April 20, 2012

Saunders Brothers Plant Sales Piney River, VA 8AM to Noon April 21 and May 12, 2012 Saunders Brothers will hold their annual public plant sales on April 21 and May 12. The Farm Market will open June 1. For more information please visit Saunders Brothers website.

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Discover Virginia Wines Festival

April 19, 2012

Discover Virginia Wines Festival Ruckersville, VA April 21 and 22, 2012 The 7th annual Discover Virginia Wines Festival returns with great wine, food, music and activities. For a list of participating wineries, vendors and entertainment please visit Disover Virginia website.

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2012 Charlottesville Community Spring Job Fair

April 18, 2012

John Paul Jones Arena April 25, 2012 10AM to 3PM Discover a wide variety of job opportunities with attendance of more than 70 employers. Workshops and resources available to help with resumes, applications and interviews. For more information please visit the City of Charlottesville website.

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