Charlottesville Community Engagement

Today’s Patreon-fueled shout-out comes from a patron who wants to say: “Vote. That's it. Just vote. Vote early. Take your friends to vote early. Vote in person. Vote early! Did I already mention that?” I think he did.   * There have been another 1,021 cases of COVID-19 reported by the Virginia Department of Health today, for a cumulative total of 121,615. There have been another 32 deaths recorded...

Today’s Patreon-fueled shout-out is for Abundant Life Ministries , “working hard to create a better future for the Charlottesville community.” * On Friday evening around 5 p.m., the University of Virginia announced they would proceed with plans to begin in-person instruction on September 8, two weeks later than originally planned. That also means that residence halls will open to students at two-t...

Today’s shout-out is for the Parent-Teacher Organizations of the Charlottesville City Schools, and their request for donations to the jointly organized Reopening Fund: Ready to Teach, Ready to Learn. Visit their website for more information and to make a contribution .  * This is the day that the University of Virginia is expected to announce whether it will continue on with plans to open to in-pe...

Today’s Patreon-fueled shout-out comes from an anonymous supporter who wants to say - "We keep each other safe. Wear a mask, wash your hands, and keep your distance." There are another 1,121 cases of COVID-19 reported by the Virginia Department of Health this morning, for a cumulative number of 116,579 to date. There are an additional 12 deaths for a total of 2,527 to date. The seven-day positive...

Today’s shout-out is for the Parent-Teacher Organizations of the Charlottesville City Schools, and their request for donations to the jointly organized Reopening Fund: Ready to Teach, Ready to Learn. Visit their website for more information and to make a contribution .  * The Virginia Department of Health is reporting another 823 cases of COVID-19 today , and another 21 deaths. The seven day avera...

Editor’s note: I accidentally sent yesterday’s email to the wrong setting, so you most likely didn’t get it. I caught this well after sending it out and there’s no way to send it again without creating a new post. I’ve reused some of the info in today’s newsletter, so some of you may have seen this twice! Do take a look at yesterday’s edition if you missed it .  Today’s shout-out is for the Parent...

Today’s shout-out is for the Parent-Teacher Organizations of the Charlottesville City Schools, and their request for donations to the Reopening Fund: Ready to Teach, Ready to Learn. Visit their website for more information and to make a contribution .  Publisher’s note - this installment was inadvertently set to the wrong setting, hence it is coming out later than usual. * The state of Virginia ha...

Today’s shout-out goes to the Parent-Teacher Organization of the Charlottesville City Schools , and their request for donations to the Reopening Fund: Ready to Teach, Ready to Learn. Visit their website for more information and to make a contribution .  * Incoming students at the University of Virginia are invited to view the annual convocation virtually on Sunday with remarks from President Jim R...

Today’s Patreon-fueled shout-out comes from an anonymous supporter who wants to say - "We keep each other safe. Wear a mask, wash your hands, and keep your distance." There are another 863 cases of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth reported by the Virginia Department of Health this morning and another 17 deaths for a total of 2,427 to date. The seven-day average for positive tests is at 6.5 percent, do...

Today’s episode is in honor of the Charlottesville Podcasting Network, a community service website that’s been around since 2005, and gearing up to be for another 15 years. Visit the archives at cvillepodcast.com to see what you can learn! * There are another 737 cases of COVID-19 reported in Virginia today for a cumulative total of 109,019. There are another 14 fatalities recorded for a total of...

Today’s Patreon-fueled shout-out comes from an anonymous supporter who wants to say - "We keep each other safe. Wear a mask, wash your hands, and keep your distance." *  There are another 861 cases of COVID-19 in Virginia reported today by the Department of Health, and another 11 deaths for a total of 2,396 people dead since the pandemic began. The seven day average for positive tests dropped to 6...

Monday, August 17, 2020 Today’s installment has a final shout-out to the CVille STEM fundraiser to pay for boxes for scientific school supplies . We’re pleased to announce they have met their $30,000 goal! Thank you for your support.  * Another day, another new set of numbers. The Virginia Department of Health reports another 734 cases of COVID-19 today, and another 4 deaths for a total of 2,385 f...

Today’s installment has a shout-out for a fundraiser called C'ville STEM: Support Schools in COVID times. UVA doctors have teamed up with schools and want your financial support for school scientific supplies for up to 2,100 children in City Schools who might not otherwise have access. They are very close to meeting their goal. * There are another 1,216 cases of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth as rep...

Today’s Patreon-fueled shout-out comes from an anonymous supporter who wants to say - "We keep each other safe. Wear a mask, wash your hands, and keep your distance." * There were no major incidents marking the third anniversary of the Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, but there were several peaceful commemorations, including a six-hour takeover of Market Street Market in an event known as...

Today’s installment has a shout-out for a fundraiser called C'ville STEM: Support Schools in COVID times. UVA doctors have teamed up with schools and want your financial support for school scientific supplies for up to 2,100 children in City Schools who might not otherwise have access. They are very close to meeting their goal. * Today is the third anniversary of the Unite the Right rally in Charl...

Today’s version is supported by a shout-out for the Kindness Cafe, open for curbside pickup Wednesday through Saturday from 8 am to 11 am at the Brooks Family YMCA in McIntire Park. Visit the Kindness Cafe website to place your order.  * The number of COVID-19 cases in Virginia has increased by 996 today , for a cumulative total of 101,745. Seventeen more deaths were reported today for a total of...

Today’s burst of information begins with a message from a fundraiser called C'ville STEM: Support Schools in COVID times. UVA doctors have teamed up with schools and want your financial support for school scientific supplies for up to 2,100 children in City Schools . * The Virginia Department of Health is reporting another 663 cases of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth today, the lowest one-day total s...

This version of what’s happened and what’s scheduled comes to you with support from the Charlottesville Podcasting Network . Bringing you sounds of the community since 2005, and hoping to bring more voices forward in the next 15 years. Visit cvillepodcast.com .  *** The Virginia Department of Health has reported another 2,015 new cases of COVID-19 this morning. That’s the highest one-day total sin...

Today’s installment materializes courtesy of the French Press , open every day from 7 to 7 in Waynesboro for delicious coffee and light treats. Cool snacks, and cold and frozen bevvies. Order in advance on the @cloosiv app or call ahead 540.221.6568. See you there at the French Press ! *** Virginia has become the first state in the nation to roll out a mobile app intended to track COVID-19 cases a...

Today’s installment comes courtesy of the Charlottesville Podcasting Network , recording and presenting interesting audio about our community since 2005. Search through the archives at cvillepodcast.com.  * Governor Ralph Northam and the leaders of five other states have written to the Rockefeller Foundation to announce their intent to work together to purchase rapid COVID-19 testing technology co...

Today’s installment is supported today by the Kindness Cafe, open for curbside pickup Wednesday through Saturday from 8 am to 11 am at the Brooks Family YMCA in McIntire Park. Visit the Kindness Cafe website to place your order.  Health officials in the Lynchburg area called a press conference yesterday to implore people to take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously. Dr. Christopher W. Lewis is the Vice...

Today’s installment comes with help from Mead Oriental Rugs, located on 4th Street NE. Open by appointment, call 971-8077 to set up your visit. Learn more at the Instagram account Rug Merchants Daughter .  * The governing body of the University of Virginia met Friday to discuss the upcoming academic year, which is set to begin on August 25. The Board of Visitors (BOV) met virtually in an open sess...

Today’s episode is supported by the Kindness Cafe, open for curbside pickup Wednesday through Saturday from 8 am to 11 am at the Brooks Family YMCA in McIntire Park. Visit the Kindness Cafe website to place your order.  * The school boards in Albemarle and Charlottesville have both voted to proceed with virtual instruction for the first nine weeks of school year, though some Albemarle students wil...

This quick look at what’s happening and what’s happening is supported today by the Kindness Cafe, open for curbside pickup Wednesday through Saturday from 8 am to 11 am at the Brooks Family YMCA in McIntire Park. Visit the Kindness Cafe website to place your order.  *  The Virginia Department of Health is reporting another 911 cases of COVID-19 this morning, with another 16 fatalities. That brings...

Today’s installment of information comes to you with support from Rapture, open for takeout or outside dining only on Charlottesville’s downtown mall. Visit them on Facebook to learn more.  There are another 999 new cases of COVID-19 in Virginia today for a total of 87,993. Yesterday the number of new cases was 922 and on Sunday it was 1,505. The seven-day positive testing rate is at 7.1 percent....