Posted by Scowly on July 3rd, 2009
This is from PCA…
Piedmont Council of the Arts (PCA), The Bridge | Progressive Arts Initiative, and Siteworks Studio collaborate on a unique public art project for Charlottesville Parks and Recreation’s Summer Camp. The StoryLine Project will join local artists and designers with young people (grades 4-6) in the Parks and Recreation Summer Camp to creatively explore and interpret the places where they live.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The project centers on a walking expedition of the neighborhoods of downtown Charlottesville, during which participants will learn to use close observation and creative expression as a means of understanding spaces, places, and the stories that enrich them. During the StoryLine walk on July 9th, four teams of young people and artist mentors will gather information and ideas about their neighborhoods through personal interviews, poetry, sketching, photography, journaling and more. The project will culminate with the creation of a collaborative mural on the Community Chalkboard on July 16th. The mural will illustrate the young participants’ layered visions of their StoryLine walk and the neighborhoods it explored. A micro-exhibition to share and celebrate the project will take place in August at the Bridge | Progressive Arts Initiative.
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Posted by Scowly on July 3rd, 2009
Lame, but from the City…
The Charlottesville Fire Department would like to remind city residents that all fireworks are prohibited in the City of Charlottesville.
Nationally during the 4th of July holiday over 10,000 injuries occur each year from the use of consumer purchased fireworks. “Consumer purchased fireworks are not only illegal in the city but also just too dangerous to be used” said Charlottesville Fire Department Operations Battalion Chief Robert Bragg. It is also one of the busiest days of the year for the fire service with over 32,000 fires reported last year half of which were caused by illegal fireworks according to the National Fire Protection Association. “With the density of the city and the dry summer weather, fireworks are a major concern of the department. Fires caused by fireworks put both citizens and fire fighters at risk for unnecessary injuries” said Bragg.
The Save the Fireworks citizen committee, with support from the City of Charlottesville, will be providing a free fireworks display to celebrate the 4th of July, at McIntire Park shortly after dark on Saturday. In addition on Saturday, the public is welcome to join the community at the main firehouse on Ridge Street for the annual fourth ceremony at the liberty bell replica that has a home in Charlottesville. The ceremony featuring local children from the Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts begins at 2pm.
The Charlottesville Fire Department encourages everyone to have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend.
For further information contact PIO Robert Bragg 434-531-3531 or Fire Marshall W.A. Hogsten 434-970-3325
Posted by Scowly on July 2nd, 2009
If you loved the Taco Truck, then you may be sad that the owners of Michoacana have decided to sell it.
Posted by Scowly on July 1st, 2009
From Blue Ridge Eco Shop…
The City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County both now have a $30 Rebate on New Rain Barrels! If you’ve been considering buying a rain barrel, now is the time. Both rebates are grant based, meaning there is only a limited amount of money for the residents. Once the funds are gone, they’re gone. Stop into the Blue Ridge Eco Shop to pick up your rain barrel today! We have rebate forms to give you so it really is that easy! Want to learn more? Read Here.
Free Upcoming Events @ the Eco Shop:
Saturday, July 18th: Free Composting Class at the Blue Ridge Eco Shop @ 11 a.m.
Back by demand, we will be holding a FREE composting class. Come ask all your composting questions and pick up a composter if you don’t already have one.
Saturday, July 25th: Rain Water Harvesting @ The Habitat Store 8:30-10 a.m.
Part or our Women With Nails learning series, Come learn about Rain Water Harvesting taught by Paige Mattson at the Blue Ridge Eco Shop. Also learn how to fix your leaky faucets. Free and open to the public.
Posted by Scowly on July 1st, 2009
Posted by Scowly on June 29th, 2009
Posted by Scowly on June 25th, 2009
Back in early 2008, we discovered that well over half of you text while driving (even though only about 20% of you do it regularly). Today, thanks to a birdie, we found out that reading or sending texts will be illegal while driving. We have no idea how they will enforce the reading part of that or why you are allowed to read a map, but oh well.
[via NBC29] [pic from inhisgrace/flickr]
Posted by Scowly on June 25th, 2009
Posted by Scowly on June 22nd, 2009
From a reliable birdie…
Don’t know if this is blog worthy, but maybe something to share with friends to see if we can get the word out. The news stations are reporting “a string” of car thefts around town this weekend. The police spokesperson didn’t seem to give them an accurate picture of what happened. Cars were vandalized and stolen along Park Street and into the Greenbriar neighborhood. FIFTY would be a conservative estimate of the number of cars damaged. I have heard a few numbers, all higher than that.
Related links:
http://www.nbc29.com/Global/story.asp?S=10569999
http://www.charlottesvillenewsplex.tv/news/headlines/48736147.html
[looking for pictures, please send to gossip@cvillain.com]
