Fireworks Canceled in Crozet

Huge thanks to WCAV for this story:

Lake Monticello and Crozet canceled their fireworks shows this year simply because they cannot afford to put them on. Crozet officials say last year the fireworks for the show cost them $6,000. And this year, their supplier said the price went up to $10,000. Officials say the price jump proved to be too much for local businesses who donate the money for the fireworks.

Personally, I am sad.

It’s a shame there was no public outreach this year for the fireworks. I have some ideas but cannot pull it off on my own … if anyone is interested in fundraising or helping in any way, please let me know.

Crozet – I’ll bet we can raise the $10k by March of 2010 … what say you?

Crozet Mudhouse in C-Ville Weekly

C-Ville profiles the forthcoming Crozet Mudhouse.

When this vintage building on the intersection of Three-Notch’d Road and Crozet Avenue whose storied history includes, among other things, being a railroad hotel and the town grocery with a real soda fountain, opened up they knew they’d found the right location for their longtime interest in expanding to Crozet and making a coffeehouse/community meeting space for “fluid social interaction,” says Lawrence.

Related post – Crozet Mudhouse Coming Soon

Brief Notes for 2009-06-28

  • Strictly from a housing point of view, Title II -Building Efficiency of Clean Energy & Security bill -is bad. Very bad. http://bit.ly/ukWFZ #
  • Shame there were no fireworks yesterday. What happened? #
  • Fireworks at 10:30 tonight? http://bit.ly/r2jgJ You'd think more people would know about it. #
  • Anyone taking photos of the parade today, please upload to flickr and tag with "crozet"! http://bit.ly/M4PXY #
  • Heard a credible account of the Crozet Mountain Lion attacking a pony.Wish I had time to follow up w/ Albemarle Cnty Police & Animal Control #
  • @globedope @LarryHuffman http://bit.ly/3IUIh The Crozet tunnel in reply to globedope #
  • "We all knew he was bringing hope & change …" Jon Stewart *rips* Obama for his "transparency" http://bit.ly/2mPkCS -Anyone paying attn? #
  • Question from a visitor: "does anyone know how to get to the western entrance of the crozet tunnel by Waynesboro?" #
  • Reading: Google Wave Goodbye Real Estate Brokerage As We Know It? http://bit.ly/z6ub2 #
  • RT @cvilletomorrow: We just posted our 1,000 entry on our News Center. Now we look forward to the next 1,000. [THANK YOU and Congrats!] #
  • Back on Seesmic for now. Tweetdeck is fantastic. Each has benefits. #
  • RT @hodgesmyers: Mudhouse in Crozet on home stretch… Happy owner. http://yfrog.com/20gk5j — Woo-hoo! I can't wait! #
  • The swim meet is *still* going on at Crozet Pool! There are worse things we could be listening to though 🙂 #
  • @gingergermani I'm working on whether there will be fireworks and will post shortly #
  • RT @cvillepiefest: 100 days until the Pie Fest!Interested in baking?Or judging?
    Otherwise lending a hand?
    http://cvillepiefest.com/contact #
  • Fireworks in Crozet this weekend? Anybody? http://bit.ly/10oiZX #
  • Old Trail Town Center grand opening on 18 July. Fingers crossed! #
  • Looking at yet another foreclosure in Crozet – this one in Waylands Grant. Link coming soon. #
  • RT @JimDuncan: Crozet Volunteer Fire Dept. Car Show sign – http://twitpic.com/86fve – I like how this marketing is useful in our small town #
  • @BeeRealty I've blocked about 25 "people" in the past 36 hours. Frustrating. #dang in reply to BeeRealty #
  • Crozet Volunteer Fire Dept. Car Show sign – http://twitpic.com/86fve – I like how this marketing is useful in our small town #
  • Putting in a new listing, blocking lots of Twitter spammers this morning. #
  • RT @edmj: Just saw a big adult black bear crossing I-64 halfway between Richmond and Charlottesville. That was a surprise! — #

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How Do you Get to the Blue Ridge Tunnel?

I’m updating this 2009 post in 2022 because a lot has changed, and people keep coming to this page. 🙂

The Blue Ridge Tunnel is open to the public, no more searching and scrounging around for how to get there.

The only tip I’ll offer: take a headlamp.



Continue reading “How Do you Get to the Blue Ridge Tunnel?”

Brief Notes for 2009-06-21

  • A beautiful evening in Crozet. Finally the humidity is gone! #
  • @ryancordell Yep – Crozet Pool was closed due to a pump's breakage. It was very salty this evening, and cloudy. in reply to ryancordell #
  • RT @julenesque: Dear newcomers, Crozet does not need a walmart. or a mall. [That's why we go to Waynesboro 🙂 ] #
  • RT @cvillepiefest Saturday, October 3. Crozet Mudhouse. Pass it on! — woo-hoo! #
  • RT @juphoff: @JimDuncan Agreed on @eatateppies chicken & dumplings. YUM! — I'd say it's good business to host Tweetups, too. 🙂 #
  • There's a townhouse foreclosure in Old Trail – $190k. If you're curious about how it's priced in context, @ or DM me. #
  • I'd love *anyone* to write a post for RealCrozetVA about tonight's Crozet Community Advisory Meeting. Please? #
  • RT @ancym: oh my! RT @cvillepiefest Whoo-hoo! WINA AM 1070 and Coy Barefoot have volunteered to broadcast the festivities live! — sweet! #
  • @nhaffey click on the wrench in the top right, then the accounts tab. Ensure you have the newest version, too. Seesmic-v-Tweetdeck is fierce in reply to nhaffey #
  • RealCrozetVA.com slowly but surely coming back to life. It's good enough for now, I think. Suggestions welcome. http://bit.ly/LTf9V #
  • Cville & Crozet folks – just saw Mary Rice at Great Valu,says people don't know about the Crozet Master plan. Take it! http://bit.ly/jiRU5 #
  • Yes, I know RealCrozetVA is down. Blue Ridge Internetworks are working on it. They rock. #
  • @JonathanK To paraphrase GI Joe – "being there is half the battle" 🙂 in reply to JonathanK #
  • Major blog issues with RealCrozetVA. #
  • RT @younganna: So so jealous of #mudhouse crozet. Srsly. — curious -what about it? #
  • RT @CrozetGazette: Announcing the Crozet Gazette 2010 Calendar PHOTO CONTEST! http://bit.ly/ItY81 — Sweet. #
  • Getting ready to go to the Crozet business networking coffee meeting @TrailsideCoffee #

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Mountfair Fun this Weekend

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in Crozet ….

Summer Solstice Release Party at Mountfair

Please join us on Saturday, June 20th, for our Second Annual Summer Solstice Party celebrating our latest release: “Wooloomooloo”. You’ll see changes to the winery inside and out…better parking, newly expanded barrel room, a new stage and of course our latest incarnation of “Wooloomooloo” — our best Petit Verdot blend to date.

Bring a picnic, or nibble on some light snacks that we’ll provide. Pat Craig will serve up a rollicking blend of Acoustic Rock and a roaring bonfire (literally and figuratively) will take us into the night.

We’ll kick things off around 5pm — hope you can make it,

Chris and Fritz

PS: Thunderstorms never cancel our fun!

Mountfair Vineyards
4875 Fox Mountain Rd
Crozet, VA 22932
www.mountfair.com

Blog Do-Over at RealCrozetVA

Something happened. Something that could have been devastatingly awful and bad. This blog died/disappeared/went kaput this afternoon.

Luckily, I had a backup of my blog’s database and the kind folks at Blue Ridge Internetworks (who graciously provide hosting for RealCrozetVA) were able to get us back to a basic working order, and now the rebuilding, re-tweaking, re-doing begins.

Please bear with me; it may take a few days to get everything back to where it should be.

Crozet Community Advisory Council Meeting Thursday 18 June

Thursday, June 18, 2009
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Meadows Community Center
Located on Meadows Drive/Route 240, Crozet

Tentative Agenda

1. Agenda Review (Bill Schrader– CCAC Vice-Chair)
2. Crozet Community Questionnaire (Tim Tolson)
3. Master Plan Community Education Session Update/Schedule Review (Lee Catlin)
4. Master Plan Data Discussion (Rebecca Ragsdale/Elaine Echols)
5. County Announcements/Development Updates (Rebecca Ragsdale)
6. Committee Updates (CCAC)
7. Summary and other updates/agenda items for next meeting: July 16
8. Adjourn

All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Past meeting minutes and agenda are available here.

Brief Notes for 2009-06-14

  • That’s a very low-flying helicopter. What’s going on ? #
  • Looking forward to the Pink Ribbon Classic at King Family Vineyards tomorrow – http://www.pinkribbonpolo.com/ – Crozet #
  • Blue Mountain Brewery set to double in size. SWEET. Congrats! http://bit.ly/3TELTh #
  • RSVP’d for the Pink Ribbon Polo Classic this weekend at King Family Vineyards – http://www.pinkribbonpolo.com/ #
  • Only 8 homes have sold in Crozet this year b/t $300-$400k w/ at least 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. I though it would be more. #
  • RT @hull_j: Power out in Crozet! Will our CBS19 featured blogger of the week get power back on in time to see the CBS19 feature at 6:30? #
  • There has to be more to this story. http://bit.ly/14dtzu #
  • RT @mudhousecoffee: crozet pic http://yfrog.com/58kfvzj –slowly but surely Mudhouse is coming along! #

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