How Many Residents in Old Trail Walk to School?

In Crozet, Old Trail by Jim34 Comments

I would love to see a story about the restrictions that Western Albemarle, Brownsville and Henley place on walking to school … from someone who has the time to investigate such things. … Sure there aren’t sidewalks, but I don’t think anyone would be harmed by walking on the path that has started to be worn into the grass. And here’s the thing – I know that the schools have prohibitions against kids walking to school (schools, jump in and correct me if I’m wrong) but if parents stepped up and advocated for their kids’ rights and their rights as parents to allow their kids to walk to school, the schools would have to listen. View Larger Map As an aside, I’ve asked the video students at WAHS to help me out – this time on a project that focuses on walking to school – but this year is the fourth year that I’ve gotten no response.

Pictures with Santa + Help the Toy Lift = Win

In Community, Crozet, Old Trail by Jim1 Comment

Trailside Coffee and Angie Brement Photography again will be offering Pictures with Santa Saturday, December 4th, 10 am – 2pm at Trailside Coffee, located in the Old Trail Village Center. Like last year’s event, this charity effort will benefit the Toy Lift. Families bringing children for pictures with Santa are asked to bring a toy or make a donation ($10 suggested) to the Kids Lift Foundation ( http://www.kidslift.org/ ). If a family chooses not to make a donation, they may also take their own pictures with Santa.

Crozet/Old Trail Soccer League – Starting Next Weekend

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From the Old Trail blog: Beginning Saturday, September 11th, we will be starting the season of the Old Trail/Crozet Soccer League for children ages 3 to 6.  It is a casual program where the parents coach, kids work in small groups, and then come together at the end.  It is a great program to introduce kids to soccer, help them build skills, meet new friends and have fun! … If you are interested in signing up your children, please fill out and complete the registration form found here by next Thursday, September 9th: Feel free to contact me with any questions at [email protected] .

Swimming in Crozet – Part 1 – Old Trail Pool

In Crozet, Old Trail by Jim1 Comment

The newest addition to Crozet – Old Trail Pool . … * The Old Trail Village pool, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Old Trail Golf Club course, incorporates features to entice all users of all abilities:

Zero-depth walk-in beach entry and expanses of walkable submersion Plenty of room for 25-meter lap swimming A 12-foot diving well for the more adventurous A wading pool with fountains (for our young ones or those wishing a more restrained pool experience) An enclosed area for protecting small ones.

… $600 Family (household) $400 Couple/Two-person (household) $300 Individual

Black Bears Hanging Around Old Trail

In Crozet, Old Trail by Jim19 Comments

I called the local game warden and was told they will move on when there is no food – I am not sure where/what food source they have found here. I’m also not sure how many bears are around, but just this past friday (4/2), we took this picture of a little cub in our driveway. I’ve told our neighbors, but it might be good to let all the people who use the trail that this bear/s hasn’t moved on yet! No signs yet of a mam bear, but I am pretty sure the bear I saw from the distance wasn’t a cub so I think there is more than one.

Anna’s Pizza in Crozet Review

In Crozet, Old Trail by Jim8 Comments

From a reader: Went to Anna’s grand opening last night in the Old Trail retail center. Looks like a local winner to me. Prices are reasonable and it’s family oriented but by no means a Chuck-E-Cheese kind of place. We were greeted by a wonderful …

A Review of DaLuca’s in Old Trail

In Crozet, Old Trail by Jim Duncan4 Comments

I tweeted last week about how my wife and I were trying out the new wine bar, DaLuca’s, in the Old Trail Town Center. That tweet prompted this reader-submitted* review: DaLucas is newly opened and we are thrilled to add yet another restaurant name to …