SPCA
The 6th annual Tony Fogelonee Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on September 21st @ Shenandoah Crossing Golf Course. All proceeds benefit the SPCA. For info go to caspca.org
Aldersgate Fest
3rd annual Aldersgate Fest at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Sat Sept 27 from 10a-4p. Large silent auction, many crafters, fun kids' activities (including moon bounces), magic shows, musical entertainment by Praise Band and local Sweet Adelines, book sale, bake sale, plant sale. Yummy BBQ lunch $8 adult, $3 child (plus other food and drinks). Proceeds will be used by the church for local ministries. Need more information? Email aldersgate@cvaumc.org or call church 434-973-5806.
Light the Night
Join TOM@1075 for the annual "Light the Night" walk to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society....This twilight walk will be held October 16th starting @ 7pm. The walk will begin at the Pavillion downtown and the 2 mile walk will be through historic Downtown Charlottesville. You can sign up to walk as an individual or a team. For more information go to www.lightthenight.org/va
March of Dimes
The Charlottesville March of Dimes signature chef auction will be held in December and they are looking for volunteers, sponsors and auction donation items for this event. If you'd like to help call 293-2434
City of Charlottesville
City of Charlottesville public pools are now open...This includes Washington Park Pool, Mead Park Pool and the wading pool at McIntire Park and also Forrest Hills...For times and cost call Parks & Rec @ 970-3260.
Albemarle County Beaches
Albemarle County's 3 swimming beaches, Chris Greene Lake, Mint Springs and Walnut Creek are open for the summer. Season family and individual passes can be purchased at the County Parks & Rec office..call 296-5844.
Monticello
Monticello is offering special tours for children ages 6-11 and their families. These special tours will allow the children to handle replicas from the Thomas Jefferson Era...info 984-9822.
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer Association of Central and Western Va's annual memory walk will be Sept 27th starting at their offices on Hillsdale Drive...The walk begins at 9am....info go to 'alz.org' or call 973-6122.
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
20,000 people in Central Virginia rely on the Blue Ridge Food Bank every month. Martha Jefferson Hospital is teaming up with the BRFB for National Nutrition Month to restock those empty shelves. You can drop off donations at Martha Jefferson Hospital.
City Market
The City of Charlottesville's "City Market" has opened for the season...it will be every Saturday morning from 7a-noon in the parking lot on the corner of Water St and South St....Record crowds at this year's City Market have prompted the city to have a mid-week makret Wednesday afternoons at Meade Park. Info call Parks & Rec at 970-3371.
SPCA
The Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA has opened a new SPCA rummage store on Preston Avenue next to Martin Hardware. Store hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm. For more information, call, (434)973-5959.
AL-ANON
AL-ANON and ALATEEN groups meet throughout the Central Virginia are to offer support to the relatives and friends of alcoholics. For more information, call, (434)-972-7011.
YMCA
The YMCA is in constant need of volunteer coaches and coordinators for youth sports leagues. They can work around your interests and availability. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, call the YMCA at, (434)-974-9622.
FOCUS
The Focus Women's Resource Center provides individual, couple, and family counseling to individuals of all ages who are experiencing a life crisis. For more information, call, (434)-293-2222
Pacific Intercultural Exchange
Open your heart and your home to an international student. P.I.E. needs host families urgently in our community. For academic year and semester home stay programs. If you are interested, please call P.I.E. at, 1-888-743-8721.
