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National Kids to Park Day

May 16, 2012

May 19, 2012 Take time out to visit a Virginia State Park with your family. National Kids to Park Day was created to encourage families to visit their Federal, State or Local parks and promote environmental stewardship and healthy outdoor activities. Two state parks in our area, Lake Anna State Park and James River State [...]

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Batesville Day

May 15, 2012

May 19, 2012 is Batesville Day! Batesville Day has been a tradition since 1976. The 10K race starts at 8:00am and parade at 11:00am. There will even be an “Ugly Truck” raffle. Fun for the entire family. Great food, music and more. Visit the Batesville website for more information.

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Tango Anyone?

May 14, 2012

There are a number of dance studios in Charlottesville where students of all skill levels can learn ballroom dancing.  But there’s one studio dedicated to dancing the tango.    Charlottesville Tango studio offers instruction on the Argentine tango with a series of classes as well as evenings reserved for social dancing…  or individual classes as well.    [...]

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Women Build in Charlottesville

May 12, 2012

A lesser-known branch of Habitat for Humanity (the volunteer organization that helps build homes for needy or low-income families) is called Women Build.   These female volunteers pitch in with hammers and saws to construct homes for others who are in need. In Charlottesville, Women Build had 20 volunteers who just worked on the ninth home [...]

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Batesville Cafe Market Opens

May 5, 2012

We’re really happy to report that Batesville once again has its market restaurant.   The new incarnation in the historic building formerly known as the Batesville Market… is a cafe/market called the Plank Road Exchange.   The owners are experienced in the food service business, and they make many of their featured products (such as the popular broccoli [...]

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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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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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