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Crozet Elementary is Using iPod Touches
Every fifth grader at Crozet Elementary School in Albemarle County uses an iPod Touch for classes including math, social studies, and science. Paula White is the Technology Lead teacher and said last year, the class used them for a scavenger hunt.
Zestivities is Moving from Old Trail
They’re moving to the new brewpub in Nellysford . Find them on Twitter and Facebook in the meantime.
Maybe Albemarle Should Just Not Build the Crozet Library
The government don’t seem capable of building it or funding it, so why keep the citizens’ hopes up?
Read the whole thing at Charlottesville Tomorrow, and don’t miss the timeline of the Crozet Library . … As for the $9.6 million, 20,000-square-foot library itself, Albemarle officials said last week that, absent sufficient capital funding, its start date was uncertain and the project may have missed the window of a very favorable construction market.
… “The most recent estimate that we just received has that cost estimate at around $6.8 million or just under $300 a square foot,” Henry said, describing the construction costs in the $9.6 million overall project.
Crozet Trails Crew Update – June 2 2011
We’ll be talking about the July 2nd parade, Crozet Trails Day, the Greenway, and designing hats. … Crozet trails Day will take place on October 15th and will begin with a 5k trail run (based at Crozet Park) followed by a kids run and some town-wide adventure activities. … June 18th (Saturday)- CTC workday at Byrom Park- New County park north of White Hall- perfect for Crozet and White Hall residents.
…Hope to see you all soon– come on out and earn yourself a Connect Crozet CTC T-shirt !
Old Crozet School for the Arts Summer Programs
Workshops featuring visiting local and visiting artists abound .
WAHS Jazz Dance – 12 February
Western Albemarle Jazz Band Dance – February 12 from 7 to 10 pm. Proceeds support the general band fund .
Crozet Spirit Walk 2010 – Performers Wanted!
Following last year’s Spirit Walk , the Field School is again looking for performers:
Field School is hoping to find a few more performers for their 2nd annual Crozet Spirit Walk, to be held October 22 and 23 in downtown Crozet. The tour begins at Field School with a ride over into town, and then a tour back out to the school, with historical acts all along the way. … If you are interested in participating this year, write Todd Barnett at [email protected] .
Anyone Want to Tell Us about the Crozet Advisory Council Meeting?
One would think that a quasi-governmental council would at the very least provide minutes or be reported on by local media … The Crozet Community Advisory Council (CCAC) is an advisory committee that provides assistance to County staff and the Board of Supervisors on civic/community issues related to implementation of the Crozet Master Plan in accordance with established county procedures. … The membership is broad-based to incorporate a variety of perspectives and ideas and to provide citizens, businesspersons and representatives of active community groups a chance to be engaged and be heard in a constructive and meaningful way. … And yes, I’m frustrated that I have not been able to attend these meetings and I depend on others for their recounting of the meeting.
Tree work on Jarman’s Gap
Any idea why they are doing the major tree clear cutting on jarmans rd ? … And: Over the past 2 days they have been taking down what appears to be most of the trees on the southern side of Jarmans Gap Road starting from the west end.
…Utility relocations are planned for the south side and must be completed before VDOT bid the construction contract.
…And from Howard Tomlinson, Project Manager of VDOT confirms: Yes the sidewalk is planned only on the northern side of Rte.691 under the UPC 11129 project.