Yet another reason why I enjoy living in Crozet – the community.Normally, when a group of teenagers is spotted covering the outside of a building with paint, the words “graffiti” and “vandals” come up.But when the group is made of Western Albemarle High School students and the building is the Great Valu grocery in Crozet, the word that comes up is preservation….So far, the mural is a reflection of the four seasons in Crozet.  The next stage of the project will be a townscape of Crozet from the 1950s and 1960s, including buildings that already have been torn down.  West did the research on the history of Crozet, finding old photos to help her with sketches.I love that we have this kind of community that can come together for something as valuable as this mural.

I rarely do Public open houses because I think that they are more of an opportunity for the agent to gain buyers rather than actually sell the house.  Selling open houses to clients as an efficient way to market their home seems disingenuous.However, this weekend I will be holding 720 Grayrock Drive open from 1 until 4pm, as the timing works out well for me and for my sellers.  I am trying to continue my focus on the Crozet market so please stop by; this house is beautiful inside and out.

My march to less driving continues -I just put this beautiful home on the market in Grayrock.  I was competing against two other companies; it feels good to earn business!This wonderful home was a multiple winner in the 2004 Parade of Homes.  Four bedrooms, front office, front and rear staircases, gracious entry foyer, hardwood floors thorughout, rear patio, level entryway, two car garage, upgraded appliances, laundry on main level, dual-zone heating and cooling, OUTSTANDING eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, cherry cabinets and so much more …Visual Tour link is here.Google MapInformation at my website.

Crozet’s best (and only) coffee shop, Kokopelli’s sent out this email this afternoon.Kokopelli’s is reaching new heights!…  We will be offering breakfast and lunch, 7 days a week, from 8 am to 5 pm.Taking over the dinner and music business will be Charlie Mayer, opening “Uncle Charlie’s Smokehouse,” featuring great BBQ and other treats.  Both businesses should open around Thanksgiving.Being the only hotspot in town is a nice deal too, I hope that continues.  One day I was in there and saw an iPod running the music during the day and found out that the Scots, owners of Kokopelli’s, are mac people too – good to have around!

In one of the few reasons to read the print version of the Daily Progress, they had a story yesterday about US Joiner moving from Waynesboro to Crozet.  The article made it sound like they are going to bring high quality jobs to the area.  This could be a very good move for them and for Crozet.  As soon as it gets put online, I’ll post it.