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Note: There will be no Miller Center Forums in July, due to renovation work on the Forum Room. Friday, July 1: First Friday in Charlottesvile. Artifacts of Light and Memory: The C.B. Holt "Rock House", a photo series by James Hall Charlottesville Community Design Center (CCDC), 101 E. Main St., on the Downtown Mall. Contact: CCDC @ 434-984-2232 or info@cvilledesign.org for more information Monday, July 4: The traditional Scottsville Fourth of July parade 11:00 am. Info (434) 286-2623 Rhythm on the River music concert (434) 286-2162 Fireworks (434) 286-2623. All events will be free in downtown Scottsville on the Fourth of July. Monday, July 4: Fluvanna County Fourth of July celebration at Pleasant Grove, 3:00 - 8:00 pm. Family-oriented event will feature Super Hits 101.2 live at Pleasant Grove, games and food with the main event being a children’s Patriotic Parade. Monday, July 4: The Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice invites you to Shock and AWE: DEMOCRACY UNDER SIEGE - 604 Grove Ave. Charlottesville. For more info and directions, call (434) 961-6278 or e-mail ccpj@charlottesvillepeace.org
Please bring a dish for 10 -12 people according to your last name: A-F Main dish, G-L Salads, M-R drinks and bread, S-Z Dessert PLEASE BRING CHAIRS Monday, July 4: SPARKS FLY IN JULY! The Fourth of July festivities will begin at 4:30 pm on Monday, July 4th at McIntire Park. The park will be closed to the public to allow for setup until 4 pm. Free shuttle buses will run from K-mart, Albemarle County Office Building and Walker School (special needs) from 4:30 - 10:30 pm. Parking is also available at Charlottesville High School. This fun-filled family event will include music, skydivers and kids games including moon bounces and large slides with the grand finale at 9:30 pm featuring a spectacular fireworks display consisting of over 1,500 rockets. For additional information visit www.wina.com/fireworks. Wednesday, July 6: 11:00 to 1:00 Meet your Councilors--each Wednesday a Charlottesville City Council member will hold office hours at the Mayor's office on the second floor of City Hall. More information: at the Clerk of Council's office, 970-3113. Today, Blake Caravati. Wednesday, July 6: Monthly Democracy for America Meeting, 6:30 Meet and Greet (bring something to share) 7:00 PM. Updates and actions for Steve Koleszar Campaign. New Albemarle County Office Building. Follow 5th street, pass I-64 interchange, on left. Information Donna Goings, donnago@cville.net Thursday, July 7: 6:00 pm The Interfaith Gay/Straight Alliance will meet for a brown bag dinner and meeting at the Friends Meeting House at 1104 Forest St. We invite people of all ages, backgrounds, and faiths to join us. Website at www.avenue.org/igsa. Email at igsa@avenue.org or by phone at (434) 220-0970. Friday, July 8: Second Friday Social: A New Tradition for Area Democrats. From 6 to 8 p.m. at Rapture Restaurant on the Downtown Mall in the back rooms. Hors d'oeuvres $5. Cash Bar. Friday, July 8: Ash Lawn Opera Music at Twilight Series begins at 8 pm with Music to Lift the Soul, gospel and spiritual music. Tickets online, http://www.ashlawnopera.org or by phone (434) 979-0122.Information info@ashlawnopera.org. Saturday, July 9: 8am-2pm LARGE YARD SALE to benefit the fund to transform McGuffey Park 537 Second Street NE Early birds will be put to work setting up! Donations? Questions? 434-923-8185 or mcguffeypark@earthlink.net Rain Date: July 10th. Donations will be accepted July 5th - 8th at 537 Second Street NE (Between 5:30 pm-8 pm in person, or left on the front porch anytime) For large donations, please contact me first We ask that all donations be clean and in working condition. No adult clothes; kid's clothes welcome. Saturday, July 9: Ash Lawn Opera Summer 2005 Season begins at 8 pm with Madame Butterfly. Tickets online, http://www.ashlawnopera.org or by phone (434) 979-0122.Information info@ashlawnopera.org. Madame Butterfly will continue on July 10, 16, 17, and 29, and August 3, 5, 10, 12 and 14. Saturday, July 9: Moon Amtrak -- across from Mugs Away Saloon in Laguna Niguel, CA, about 4¾ track miles North of the San Juan Capistrano train station. Further information at www.moonamtrak.org. Free. Wednesday, July 13: 11:00 to 1:00 Meet your Councilors--each Wednesday a Charlottesville City Council member will hold office hours at the Mayor's office on the second floor of City Hall. More information: at the Clerk of Council's office, 970-3113. Today, Kendra Hamilton. Thursday, July 14: 11:45 am Governor Mark R. Warner and First Lady Lisa Collis will join state employees and citizens at the Bell Tower on Capitol Square in Richmond to mark the one-week anniversary of the terrorist bombings in London. Governor Warner will make comments prior to the tolling of the bells at noon in honor of those who lost their lives in last week’s bombings. Virginians are encouraged to observe two minutes of silence starting at noon. Virginia, New York, and Pennsylvania, the three states struck by terrorists on September 11th, will hold simultaneous events at noon on Thursday in a show of solidarity and support for Britain. Friday, July 15: Ash Lawn Opera Music at Twilight Series continues at 8 pm with Rossini, Verdi, Mozart and More, vocal music. Tickets online, http://www.ashlawnopera.org or by phone (434) 979-0122.Information info@ashlawnopera.org. Saturday, July 16: Albemarle Charlottesville Democratic Breakfast. Don Wells will present an overview of the past, present and future of Social Security and an analysis of proposed changes. Bring questions, as a spirited discussion is anticipated. Saturday, July 16: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Supreme Court Day of Action Downtown Library, McIntire Room 201 E. Market St., Charlottesville Planned Parenthood of the Blue Ridge is making plans to act on Supreme Court nominees in order to save Roe v. Wade and protect the constitutional right to reproductive privacy, including the right to use birth control. Spend a day with Planned Parenthood to learn more and take actions out in the community to mobilize our supporters for the biggest battle in reproductive rights since Roe v. Wade. We need your help! If you plan on attending please contact Becky Reid, 296-1000 x209 becky.reid@ppfa.org Tuesday, July 19: 12:30 pm. Please join other citizen activists at a meeting of the Virginia Assembly's subcommittee tasked with studying the certification, performance, and deployment of voting equipment, and advocate for a voter-verified paper ballot. General Assembly Building, Senate Room B. 910 Capitol Street, at the corner of 9th and Broad Streets (entrance on the Capitol Square side), directions and parking information available here Richmond, VA. Before you go, brush up on voting machines. You will see a demonstration of DRE machines (those that do not produce a paper ballot), hear an explanation of pertinent policy, and witness arguments for and against a voter verified paper ballot. Please attend this meeting and . Leading experts agree that new electronic voting machine systems are inherently flawed; we need a voter verified paper ballot to ensure that Virginia elections are fair and reliable. You deserve to have a trustworthy method of verifying your vote. An agenda for the meeting can be found here, and the public notice here, detailing the hour reserved for public comment on voter verified paper ballots. Please note that you are encouraged to submit written comments prior to the meeting as well as during the time allotted. Anyone wishing to make an oral presentation should contact Mary Spain at (804) 786-3591 or mspain@leg.state.va.us Wednesday, July 20: 11:00 to 1:00 Meet your Councilors--each Wednesday a Charlottesville City Council member will hold office hours at the Mayor's office on the second floor of City Hall. More information: at the Clerk of Council's office, 970-3113. Today, Kevin Lynch. Wednesday, July 20: 5:30 - 7:30 Long Drive Golf Competition to benefit the Mental Health Association at the Old Trail Golf Club (off Rte 250 West near WAHS). $25 includes spectating, BBQ & beer. Info Connie Jorgensen, conniejor@hotmail.com. House of Delegates Candidate David Toscano is on vacation but will try to make an appearance. Thursday, July 21: 5pm-9pm Educators for Kaine 300 West Main Street (next to the Greyhound Bus Station) Contact for this event Dan dan.kachur@vavictory2005.org or Lela lela.graham@vavictory2005.org or call 434-295-1405 to RSVP Friday, July 22: 6:00 - 10:00 pm 38 of 50 / Capitol Embroidery Performance Sculpture by Randall Skinner at New Art Across the Bridge, 209 Monticello Road (next to Spudnuts) Sponsored by Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. 984 5669 for gallery hours, or to schedule a viewing with the artist. Information, Greg Antrim Kelly 242 0905 . Friday, July 22: The University
of Virginia CENTER FOR POLITICS will host the Commonwealth's top political
analysts, historians and former members of Virginia state government to
discuss the political life and legacy of Virginia's 31st Lieutenant Governor
during the J. SARGEANT REYNOLDS CONFERENCE. The conference will be
held on FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2005 at the Richmond Marriott on Broad Street,
and is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, with advance registration Friday, July 22: Ash Lawn Opera Music at Twilight Series continues at 8 pm with Broadway Bound, show music Tickets online, http://www.ashlawnopera.org or by phone (434) 979-0122.Information info@ashlawnopera.org. Saturday, July 23: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm :Yard Sale for Equality Virginia 1231 Lorraine Avenue, Richmond (Northside/Bellevue Court) For more information, contact Deb Cuny at deborah_cuny@equalityvirginia.org or 804.502.5751. Saturday, July 23: 9-11 a.m.
JFK Service Club: "Security Landscaping" at Planned Parenthood Saturday, July 23: 9:30 am - noon: 58th District CANVASSING
Saturday, July 23: Ash Lawn Opera Summer 2005 Season 8 pm continues with Annie Get Your Gun. Tickets online, http://www.ashlawnopera.org or by phone (434) 979-0122.Information info@ashlawnopera.org. Annie Get Your Gun will continue on July 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 31, and August 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11 and 13. Sunday, July 24: 2:00 p.m Softball Game Practice Darden Towe Park. No need to RSVP for this - just come if you can. The game is next Sunday. Sunday, July 24: 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Houseparty for Steve Koleszar 1940 Stillhouse Road (Barracks Road/Garth to right on Barracks Farm Rd, Right on Ivy Farms Drive, 4th Right is Stillhouse, on right) Come on out and find out why Steve is challenging Rob Bell. RSVP Jean Wyant, 294-1176 or jean@koleszarfordelegate.com Wednesday, July 27: 11:00 to 1:00 Meet your Councilors--each Wednesday a Charlottesville City Council member will hold office hours at the Mayor's office on the second floor of City Hall. More information: at the Clerk of Council's office, 970-3113. Today, David Brown. Wednesday, July 27: 6-8:30 pm: Canvass Hollymead with Steve Koleszar. Meet at Hollymead Elementary School. Thursday, July 28: 6-10 pm: "Meet Steve" Barbeque & talk with Tim Kaine (by phone) - 6134 Spring Hill Road, Ruckersville. Saturday, July 30: The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting public comments through July 30, on the five-year operating permit renewal for the Moores Creek Sewage Treatment Plant, operated by the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA), near the confluence of Moores Creek and the Rivanna River in Charlottesville. A public hearing may be scheduled if the public demonstrates sufficient concern during the comment period which ends July 30. RCS urges you to request DEQ to approve and schedule a public hearing to hear local concerns and to increase the scope of the permit to both halt and reduce nutrient pollution. Talking points to include in your written message to DEQ:
Saturday, July 30: 9:00 am-12 noon Bike Rodeo for kids. Buford Middle School parking lot. Kids between the ages of 6-14 are invited (with their families!) to test their skills as they ride through our 10 challenge stations. The event is open to kids of all skill levels, even brand new riders! We will have snacks, drinks, free bike helmets, and many great raffle prizes including a new bicycle!!! Bring your friends and neighbors to this one-of-a-kind family event! Please contact Alliance for Community Choice in Transportation at 295-6554 with questions. Saturday, July 30: Ash Lawn Opera Summer Saturdays Series begins at 11 am with Knightime - Bob Brown Puppets. Tickets at the door. Information info@ashlawnopera.org. Saturday, July 30: 1:00 and 2:00 pm Tours of the historic C.B. Holt "Rock House," in conjunction with the African American Cultural Arts Festival at Washington Park. To join a tour and learn more about the past, present and future of this important Charlottesville landmark, come to the house at 1010 Preston Avenue. For more information contact Elizabeth Arledge at 434-977-0553 or elizabeth@justice4all.org. Sunday, July 31: Annual Democrats vs. Republicans Softball Game, McIntire Park. Players Needed: Contact: Coach Tim Heaphy, 434-244-3322 or shinheaphy@earthlink.net
Sunday, July 31: 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Houseparty for Steve Koleszar at Carl Moje's. Information, Donna Goings, donnago@cville.net August Tuesday, August 2: 6:30-8:30: Canvass Lake Monticello with Steve Koleszar. Info, Donna Goings, (434) 295-0441 donnago@cville.net Wednesday, August 3: 7:00 pm. Democracy for America monthly meeting. New Albemarle County Office Building. Come at 6:30 for social and refreshments - bring something to share. Friday, August 5: Staff the literature table at the Albemarle County fair. The fair insists that tables be staffed at all times that the fair is open. We need volunteers to help staff our shared table. The groups involved are:
We would like volunteers to sign up for 2 or 3 hour shifts. Some free fair passes are available for volunteers who need them. Slots are still available on these days and times: Friday August
5 4 - 11 pm Saturday, August 6: Ash Lawn Opera Summer Saturdays Series continues at 11 am with The Magic of Hans Christian Anderson - Applause Unlimited. Tickets at the door.Information info@ashlawnopera.org. Saturday, August 6: Hiroshima Day Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice Activities at Central Place on the Charlottesville Downtown Mall 3:00 - 8:00 pm CCPJ table and information boards, paper peace crane making, face painting for kids (and others), a "Listening Project", and a "Shadow Project" representing the "shadows" of those who were vaporized during the bombings. 8:00 - 9:00 pm Commemorative, candlelight vigil at Central Place. As always, we appreciate your help on this day. We need people to take shifts at the CCPJ table and to help with the other activities as well. Helena Cobban (434-971-1688) is coordinating volunteers for the publicity efforts and the other activities on the day. Sue Chase (540-456-8176) is coordinating the paper-crane folding and the vigil. Please contact one of us with offers of help! THANKS. Saturday, August 6: Hiroshima Day -- protest demonstration at Oak Ridge, Tenn. Information Lissa McLeod (865) 483 8202 orepa@earthlink.net. Friday, August 12: Second Friday Social: A New Tradition for Area Democrats. From 6 to 8 p.m. at Rapture Restaurant on the Downtown Mall in the back rooms. Hors d'oeuvres $5. Cash Bar. Saturday, August 13: Ash Lawn Opera Summer Saturdays Series continues at 11 am with Trickster! - Barefoot Puppets. Tickets at the door. Information info@ashlawnopera.org. Saturday, August 20: Reminder: No Albemarle Charlottesville Democratic Breakfast--Summer Recess. Saturday, August 27: The annual Albemarle County Democratic BBQ in Claudius Crozet Park at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. The fun will start at 5:00 pm with a cash bar and a silent auction under the tents. A hearty chicken and pork BBQ dinner will be served at 6:00. The program will feature statewide and local candidates who are entering the final stretch of their campaigns and want to give their speeches all they've got. Tickets may be purchased from Democratic Committee Members or from Cheryl Oliver at Democratic Headquarters now at 300 West Main Street (the former Al Weed office) 295-1405. The tickets are $20 (a mere $15 per person in advance). Kids 12 and under are free. We ask that each willing family bring a dish for 12 to share:
September Friday, September 9: Second Friday Social: A New Tradition for Area Democrats. From 6 to 8 p.m. at Rapture Restaurant on the Downtown Mall in the back rooms. Hors d'oeuvres $5. Cash Bar. Saturday, September 17: Albemarle
Charlottesville Democratic Breakfast: What's the Best Way to Select School
Board Members? Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Heaphy moderates a panel
discussion of this contentious topic. The panel includes Lloyd Snook, Muriel
Wiggins, Brian Wheeler and Jeffrey Rossman.
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