Community Corner Interview: Joe Rice of City of Charlottesville and Rebecca Cardwell of UVA Community Credit Union

Community Corner Interview: Joe Rice of City of Charlottesville and Rebecca Cardwell of UVA Community Credit Union

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Charlottesville’s Grand Illumination returns to the Ting Pavilion on Friday, December 3rd and Kendall spoke with Joe Rice, Interim Director of Communications for the City of Charlottesville as well as Rebecca Cardwell from presenting sponsor UVA Community Credit Union to get all the details on what to expect this year. The fun starts at 5pm and includes not just the tree lighting, but also a holiday concert, a holiday market, kids activities including a visit with Santa, free vaccinations, and the first ever Grand Illumination Afterparty! More info: Charlottesville’s Grand Illumination 2021 (adobe.com)

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