The Statewide Tornado Drill is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, at 9:45 a.m.
The Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Office of Emergency Management encourages every home, business, organization, and school to participate in the annual statewide tornado drill.
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Category Archives: Community Info / Involvement
15th Annual Lighting of the Lawn – Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m.
Lighting of the Lawn is an annual event that aims to bring together University of Virginia students and faculty and the community of Charlottesville at the end of the fall semester. The event, which fosters a sense of camaraderie, looks back on the past year at the University. Charlottesville and U.Va. groups perform, the class poem is read, and various student groups, University departments, and schools host receptions in the Lawn rooms and Pavilions. The event culminates with the actual Lighting of the Lawn, ushering in the holiday season. Check out the Facebook Event Page.
Themed “How the Grinch Stole Wahoowa,” the 2015 Lighting of the Lawn will include a performance by the Minute Men from Albemarle High School. Continue reading
Stay Safe by Registering to Receive Severe Weather Alerts
The Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle County Office of Emergency Management has selected CodeRED Weather Warning, an automatic severe weather notification service, to alert citizens in the path of severe thunderstorms, flash floods, and tornadoes. You are invited to register for community emergency alerts. There is no charge for this service and you may select which notifications you would like to receive.
Get started by visiting communityemergency.org. Click on the CodeRED logo at the lower-left of the page and enter your contact information. Continue reading
Toy Drive 2015 – Donate by Dec. 3
This week kicks off the start of the 2015 Albemarle County Toy Drive to benefit Toy Lift Charities. Last year, Toy Lift gifted 3,750 children ages newborn through 8th grade with toys, books, and other needed items. The year, the number of children served is expected to grow.
Last year, Albemarle County staff provided 216 toys, 8 books, and $364 to help children in Albemarle and surrounding counties who benefit from Toy Lift Charities. Please consider making a donation of a new, unwrapped toy or book, or a monetary contribution by Thursday, December 3. Continue reading
“Free Range Parenting” Community Forum – October 27
WHAT: Community Forum on “Free Range Parenting”
WHEN: October 27, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Burley Middle School Cafeteria, 901 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville
Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville are hosting a forum on “free-range” parenting to foster a community discussion on how to provide children an opportunity to experience independence in a safe environment. Continue reading
Fall 2015 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days: October 2 & 3
Attention Albemarle County and Charlottesville City residents: Rid your home of hazardous waste! Rivanna Solid Waste Authority will operate a Household Hazardous Waste Collection at their Ivy Material Utilization Center this Friday, October 2, from 2 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more »
“Albemarle Against Hunger” Food Drive: Oct. 5 – Nov. 6
Albemarle County’s 2015 Food Drive, Albemarle Against Hunger, will be held Monday, October 5, through Friday, November 6. If your school would like to participate in this endeavor, please contact Diane Mullins in the County Executive’s Office at dmullins@albemarle.org or IP phone ext. 75841.
Albemarle County police officers will gladly schedule pickups at all participating schools, and the County Executive’s Office will provide event posters. See the Food Drive Fact Sheet »
Free Emergency Preparedness Training – September 10
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.
Leadership Charlottesville: Two Slots Reserved for ACPS Employees
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.
Route 29 Solutions
As you’re probably aware, the Commonwealth Transportation Board approved funding for a series of projects along the Route 29 corridor this past June, an investment of over $250 million in our community. This series of projects, the “Route 29 Solutions” package, will increase capacity and efficiency along Route 29, while providing alternate routes on parallel roads to help reduce congestion on Route 29. Continue reading