Rockfi sh Valley Foundation as big as all outdoors
Rare Book School (RBS) provides continuing education for adult students from all walks of life to study the history of books and manu- scripts with leading scholars and profession- als. Offering week-long courses—from book- bindings and medieval manuscripts to fi ne prints and digital texts—RBS engages libra- rians, academics, book dealers, conservators, collectors, and amateurs in intensive, hands- on learning with original materials from its unparalleled collection and UVA’s Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library. The School is directed by Michael F. Suarez, S.J., University Professor and Honorary Curator of Special Collections.
Rare Book School
114 Alderman Library, P.O. Box 400103 University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA 22904-4103 434-924-8851
oldbooks@virginia.edu www.rarebookschool.org
Rockfi sh Valley Community Center (RVCC) in Nelson County, Virginia, is “Where Community Happens!” Housed within our 1938 school building and grounds are the Hamner Theater, the Treasure Chest Thrift Store, Friday lunch at Claudia’s Cafe, winter-to-spring indoor Community Markets, skatepark, playground, and artist studios. RVCC is a non-profi t, community-based, membership organization that houses and facilitates recreational, educational and cultural programs for the enjoyment of Nelson County citizens and visitors of the Rockfi sh Valley. In addition to our programs, we are able to provide space for offi ces & studios, for meetings and events.
RVCC
190 Rockfi sh School Lane Afton, VA 22920 434-361-0100
rvcc@rockfi
shcc.org www.rockfi
shcc.org
The Foundation sponsors Spruce Creek Park, the Rockfi sh River Trails and NELSON SCENIC LOOP in the Rockfi sh and Tye River watersheds of Nelson County. It maintains two educational websites that celebrate the natural, historical, ecological and agricultural resources of surrounding communities.
www.rockfi
shvalley.org and
www.nelsonscenicloop.com.
Events include the LOOP Grand Discovery Days, semi annual Star Watch and Annual Kite Festival, regular bird walks, and programs on the local geology, environment and Hurricane Camille. DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED AND WELCOME. Donations can be made on line.
Rockfi sh Valley Foundation P.O. Box 235 Nellysford VA 434-266-0446
info@rockfi
shvalley.org www.rockfi
shvalley.org
go is too small.
k them if they want to include a hone number or email address.
ask them if they want to include an email address.
434-977-7284
ssg@secondstreetgallery.org
e an rate. one:
The Ron Brown Scholar Program was established in 1996 to provide academic scholarships, service opportunities and leadership experiences for young African Americans of outstanding promise. Scholars are provided with fi nancial resources to attend some of the fi nest colleges and universities in the country. Scholars are each awarded $40,000 to be used at the college or university of their choice. Scholars are also provided with the nurturing and mentorship to succeed and fl ourish in college and beyond. The Program has a 100 percent graduation
Ron Brown Scholar Program 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206 Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 434-964-1588 434-964-1589 fax
info@ronbrown.org www.ronbrown.org
18
Founded in 1973, Second Street Gallery is Charlottesville’s premier contemporary art space. SSG’s primary mission is to enliven Central Virginia through access to the best in contemporary art and artists; and to inspire new ways of thinking, seeing, and doing. The gallery stages 10-14 exhibitions annually and provides education workshops to the Boys and Girls Club and to area public schools while also offering community programs for families and adults.
The gallery is sustained by membership dues, personal and corporate giving, and grants.
Second Street Gallery 501(c)3 non-profi t contemporary art space
115 Second Street Gallery Charlottesville, VA 22902
www.secondstreetgallery.org
The Senior Center is an award-winning, community-based organization
that
promotes all aspects of senior wellness through programs in fi tness, recreation, lifelong learning, travel, volunteering, and the arts. A holistic approach to improving health and promoting independence in adults age 50 and better helps us transform the lives of individuals and our community. We have thrived for more than 50 years with no government funding, meeting our mission of involving, enriching, and empowering seniors thanks to the generosity of area individuals, organizations, and businesses.
Senior Center, Inc. 1180 Pepsi Place Charlottesville, VA 22901 434-974-7756 434-974-7510 fax
www.seniorcenterinc.org
ALBEMARLE MAGAZINE
ALBEMARLE
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32