If you enjoy making music with others, consider joining the Concert Band for Albemarle County Public Schools and Local Government employees! All ability levels are welcome, with or without performance experience. Join us on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 at Burley Middle School.
Interested? Want more information? Please contact Jean Flaherty at jflaherty@k12albemarle.org.
Albemarle County has teamed up with Anthem (our new insurance provider) to offer a new wellness tool! Now through September 15, benefits-eligible employees may purchase one of six Fitbit devices at a substantially reduced price. Orders must be placed by September 15, so reserve your Fitbit today!
Find out more about this great opportunity, including features of the various Fitbit models, payment via payroll deduction, and program FAQs, on the BeWell Albemarle website.
Interested in becoming a foster parent and/or adoptive parent? DePaul Community Resources’ next training series, including six sessions over the course of three Saturdays, starts September 10. Get the details »
On the fence? Consider attending the informational meeting on August 29, 6 to 7 p.m. Many of your questions will be answered, and you’ll hear about real experiences from a current foster parent.
For more information or to register, please call Kareena DaRosa, Foster Care Specialist, at (434) 977-9847.
Women of all ages are invited to participate in the 23rd Annual Charlottesville Track Club Women’s Four Miler Training Program. Join us for 11 consecutive Saturdays of group training and talks by experts on a variety of women’s health topics. You may attend any or all sessions. Walkers and runners of any level are welcome, no experience necessary! Get registered »
When? Saturdays: June 18 – August 27, 2016 | 7 a.m. | UVA Track, Lannigan Field
The Spring 2016 Learning Catalog is now available online! Check out this spring’s schedule of classes, including topics like giving and getting feedback, managing competing demands, facilitation skills, flexible spaces, Microsoft Office skills, and so much more! Classes fill up quickly, and many of them are never advertised via email, so don’t delay—register today!
Have a question about a class or an idea for a future class topic? Contact Elizabeth-Latta Brother, Learning & Development Coordinator, at elbrother@albemarle.org or 434-296-5827 ext. 3447. Continue reading
The Charlottesville-UVA/Albemarle County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) invites you to attend a FREE emergency preparedness training on September 10, 6 to 9 p.m. This Level 1 training will focus on developing the foundational skills necessary for emergency response and will address regional hazards, personal preparedness, and elements of fire safety and medical operations. Email certcville@gmail.com or call (434) 971-1263 to register.
The Fall 2015 Learning Catalog is now available online! Check out this fall’s schedule of classes, including leading change, time management, emergency preparedness, stress management, program evaluation, document design, and so much more! Classes fill up quickly, so don’t delay—register today!
Have a question about a class or an idea for a future class topic? Contact Elizabeth-Latta Brother, Learning & Development Coordinator, at elbrother@albemarle.org or 434-296-5827 ext. 3447.
Tech-Girls, a Charlottesville-based organization founded in 2012, is all about empowering girls to imagine and achieve their future dreams in our tech-savvy world. Tune into their Events page for details about live, local events for women of all ages.
What’s happening now? Continue reading
Established by the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Charlottesville is a 9-month tuition-based program that begins in September and ends in May with team project presentations and graduation. The program, which aims to build an active corps of engaged, dedicated civic leaders, consists of 12 sessions built around a curriculum of community issues. Requirements include completion of a team-based community service project and a declaration of civic involvement in service to the Greater Charlottesville communities. See the brochure »
Administrators, teachers, and classified staff are invited to apply. Those interested should contact Patrick McLaughlin by Friday, June 26.
The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library’s summer challenge is back! Beginning June 1, adults, teens and kids can participate in the same program, using the same process. Prizes include Barnes & Noble gift cards for four kids, Amazon gift cards for two teens, and an Amazon Kindle for one lucky adult! Don’t miss it—the program ends on August 31. Get the details »