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The 14th annual Charlottesville Vegetarian Festival (CVF) will be held -- RAIN OR SHINE -- on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in Lee Park. The CVF is a free, outdoor celebration of a healthy and humane lifestyle that brings together diverse individuals and organizations who want to make the planet a more healthy, sustainable, and compassionate place for all to inhabit and enjoy.
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Scottsville Riverbend Run
The Scottsville Riverbend Run - 5k Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, October 2 at 10:00 am. This "Run for Reading " will benefit Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle & Friends of the Scottsville Library. Race will begin near the Scottsville Farmers' Market. Registration forms available at Town Hall, Scottsville businesses, Scottsville Library, Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle and online at http://www.scottsvilleva.com. Questions? Email scottsvilleriverrun@hotmail.com.
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Making the Connection: Mental Health and our Faith Communities
A workshop on responding to bipolar/depression. Saturday, October 9, 2010 Church of Our Savior, Charlottesville, 10 am- 1 pm Pre-registration kindly requested (email cdicalogero@verizon.net or call Chepi at 703-978-0185) Sponsored by VOCAL (www.VocalVirginia.org) and the Mental Health Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia (www.VAmentalhealth.org). Featuring: The Reverend Matthew Johnson, Associate Rector, Grace Church, The Plains, VA who will speak on the role of the faith community in responding to mental illness; and Brian Parrish, Executive Director of VOCAL Virginia and survivor of mental illness who will speak about the spiritual breakthroughs associated with emotional turbulence akin to “Firewalking” (www.TheFireBook.org). The workshop will also include a powerpoint presentation created by Dr. Donald Bruce and facilitated by Robert DiCalogero. There will be opportunities to share what is currently being done in our faith communities to help those with mental health challenges and discuss what we can do better. We will examine how we can make the connections we need to promote mental wellness in our lives. Light refreshments will be served.
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Charlottesville Future Fund
What is the Charlottesville Future Fund?
The Charlottesville Future Fund is a giving circle young professionals within the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF). The Future Fund allows you to leverage your charitable contribution with other 20, 30 and 40 somethings and decide as a group each year which local nonprofits to support. The larger the membership of the fund, the greater the impact!
Want to learn more about joining the Charlottesville Future Fund?
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Club Red
Join Club Red and join a growing community of over 4,500 women in Virginia committed to living red ...and living well.
You'll receive
- A welcome package – including a stylish silk scarf
- A wealth of information on fitness, food and health
- Access to the Club Room where you will find invites to exclusive member’s only events
- Community space where you can share and hear ideas, inspiration, and real stories from other women living red
- And the opportunity to post comments on articles and write recipe reviews
Sign-up today (there's no cost) and make your own commitment to living heart-healthy.
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Give Love Back
"dominique attaway photography, a local photographer in Charlottesville, will partner up with 6 degrees.org. Dominique Attaway photography will donate 6% of its service fees from her 2011 wedding bookings to 6 degrees.org. 6 degrees is a non- profit organization that sells gift cards for charities that was created by Kevin Beacon. The 6% donation will be given back to the couple in form of a "Good Card" from 6 degrees. The couple can then go on sixdegrees.org and donate to the charities of their preference. Dominique attaway photography will also give a $ 20 Good card to clients who book portraits sessions this year."
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Virginia Health Information Project
Want free, reliable, non-commercial health information and resources? This is the place.
The Virginia Health Information Project provides daily updated health information and an extraordinary range of unbiased health information and resources - both state-specific and national - for individuals, families, and seniors. All in an easy-to-navigate form. Everything from finding doctors and getting lab test explanations to the latest on swine flu. From a medical dictionary for kids to prescription drug information and advice. From nutrition, diet, and exercise tips to alternative medicine. From links to 12,000 health hotlines to resources for low-income individuals and families. From information on every disease, injury, or symptom to consumer product safety alerts and information on environmental hazards. From where to find free clinics and other health-related agencies to first aid and food safety information. And much, much more.
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Building Goodness
Building Goodness Foundation brings together volunteers from every part of the construction industry to design and build structures for communities in need. Together with our partners, we use donations of time, money, materials, and expertise to build clinics, schools, community centers, and specialized housing for those who need them most—both in our own community and around the world. Non-construction volunteers are a critical part of our team. And, beyond the bricks and mortar of a new structure, BGF volunteers build lasting relationships with the people they are helping—relationships that profoundly improve the lives of all involved.
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Thomas Jefferson Area Coalition for the Homeless
The Thomas Jefferson Area Coalition for the Homeless is actively recruiting volunteers for shifts at The Haven at First & Market, a safe place for our homeless neighbors and community members to be during the day. The Haven at First & Market is a dynamic, multi-purpose community space that features resources for the hungry, disadvantaged and homeless. It enhances our community by providing a centralized space for resource providers, a community kitchen, a day haven, and a cultural and arts space in downtown Charlottesville. The Haven at First & Market is in a renovated historic church and annex building located in downtown Charlottesville, across from Lee Park and one block from the library. Construction is under way and TJACH is actively planning opening day ceremonies for November 21, 2009. Volunteers are needed for shifts preparing and serving breakfast daily from 6:00am – 10:00am, and for two hour shifts from 7:00am – 5:00pm daily serving at the Day Haven. Job duties at the Day Haven include welcoming guests, intake processing, helping people with computer access, mail and storage; and monitoring laundry and shower facilities. Contact Kaki Dimock at executivedirector@tjach.org for more information. |
Charlottesville Derby Dames
The Charlottesville Derby Dames is a not-for-profit group comprised of human creatures who love to skate and are willing to work hard to be competitors in the planet some call “Roller Derby World”. If you are here - the stars have aligned to make you put on some skates, accept some pain, wear the gear, and have a blast with some fantabulous humans. All you have to do is show up and give it a shot.
Who we are looking for:
- 19+ year-old women interested in becoming a Derby Dame.
- Ladies or Guys interested in reffing for us.
- Other derby leagues to be our friends (and future competition).
- Sponsors
- Someone willing to give us a larger space to skate for extra practices and future bouts.
- Community charities that could use some extra help.
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