Category Archives: Community

Charlottesville Earth Day Events in 2026

Earth Day celebrations and projects to do at home

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Virginia Summer Camp Essay Contest Winners Announced

Congrats to our adult and youth division winners!

Amber McBride, local Charlottesville author and poet
Meet Amber McBride, Local Charlottesville Author and Poet

Meet the award-winning author and Charlottesville local

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Celebrate Black History Month in Charlottesville 2026

12 programs to celebrate Black History Month

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Best Local Toy Stores and Bookshops In Charlottesville

Shop local for gifts, books, art supplies, and more.

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Family-Friendly Volunteer Ideas

Way to give back, including projects for kids

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Charlottesville Food Assistance During The Government Shutdown

Local food resource for families.

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Cville Junior Mountain Bikers Build Community

Learn about junior racing, plus favorite local mountain biking trails!

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Crozet Book Fest: A Book Festival for All Ages

Lit for Kids on October 24, 2026

woman waving to camera at Boar's Head Resort's annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
Your 2025 Guide to Central Virginia Turkey Trots and Holiday Runs

Holiday fun run time!

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Invisible Women: Learning from Elders and Grandparents

How to celebrate our grandparents and elders.

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Charlottesville Catholic School: From Seed to Sanctuary

A school grounded in academic excellence and Catholic faith.