Owners of Crozet-based maritime contractor US Joiner and subsidiary Turnbull LLC have sold their companies to a private equity defense firm, but plan to remain on board to continue managing the company, officials said Thursday .
Quickstart Tennis at Crozet Park
via Press Release : QCV is pleased to announce it is partnering with Claudius Crozet Park in Crozet, VA to reintroduce tennis to the 50-year-old park and provide three permanent QuickStart Tennis courts for kids in western Albemarle County and two regulation courts for players of all ages. … Crozet Park is the centerpiece of QCV’s efforts to grow a public tennis tradition in western Albemarle County and an integral part of QCV’s STEP UP for QuickStart!
…Through its Jump Start QuickStart Tennis Initiative , QCV works with schools, parks & recreation departments, private clubs, camps and other youth-centric organizations in 21 counties in central Virginia to grow tennis using the QuickStart Tennis format. … ************************************************************************************************ QuickStart Tennis of Central Virginia is an all-volunteer, grassroots Community Tennis Association established in 2009 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization to promote, develop and grow QuickStart Tennis in 21 counties and one independent city in Central Virginia for all beginners, especially underserved youth.
King Family has Quite a 4th of July Weekend Planned
Monday, July 4 Tasting Room open 9AM-5PM Music & Hot Dogs from 11AM-4PM So this is the day we’re really excited about – assuming you’re not too worn out by all that wine you’ve been drinking on Saturday and Sunday!?… Here’s your sneak peek at Monday’s tasting sheet: • Viognier 2010 (new release) • Roseland 2010 • Chardonnay 2010 (new release) • Crosé 2010 (new release) • Cabernet Franc 2010 (new release) • Merlot 2009 (they can’t all be new) • Meritage 2009 (another one you know well) • Petit Verdot 2008 (yes, you really get to taste it this time!) • Seven 2009 (new release) • Loreley 2009 And, of course, you’ll get a King Family signature wine glass to add to your collection. … We’ll have hot dogs on the grill, as well as chips and lemonade for all to enjoy. $5 buys two hot dogs, chips, lemonade, and birthday cake!
Crozet Independence Day Parade & Celebration – 2011
Friday – Dance Under the Stars to benefit the Crozet PARC Saturday – Parade (with Tim Kaine and George Allen among others), music, fireworks, music, beer, softball game and more – Crozet Independence Day Parade & Celebration – 2011
Jarman’s Gap Road is Changing
There are fewer trees on Jarman’s Gap Road as the widening begins. I’ve been biking to and from Old Trail quite a bit recently – showing houses, physical therapy on my busted-up-ankle, looking at new construction … I’m really looking forward to the bike lanes.
Gateway Market BBQ
You know you’ve wondered as you’ve driven by the Gateway Market BBQ at the corner of 24 and 250 … It’s good bbq. $4.99 ($5.49 with tax) for a generous BBQ sandwich on a white bun with slaw. The owners couldn’t be friendlier, either. See …
Congratulations, WAHS!
“Western Albemarle High School in Crozet was the only school in Central Virginia to make the NEWSWEEK list of America’s Best High Schools.” Better schools = higher house prices.
Movie Night at Crozet Park – 24 June 2011
There is a Family Movie night at Crozet Park Pool at 8 pm on Friday night (June 24). The pool will stay open until 10 pm (or the end of the movie) for this special event. Free to season pass holders. $4 for individuals; $10 …
Crozet Fireworks – Some Money Raised, More Needed
Just over $6,000 has been raised, but several thousand more are needed. If you can, please donate to support the fireworks. Think about this – Charlottesville isn’t doing fireworks this year; won’t this be cool to be able to pull off what they aren’t?
Claudius Place Elevations – Public Comment Wanted
I’m posting these without much comment as I wanted to get them up today. The developer, Katurah Roell , has asked for Crozetians’ comments, thoughts, insights on these designs.
As I am fond of saying, speak now or forever hold your peace* I suggest downloading the PDFs directly: – Claudius Place Northeast Elevation – Claudius Place West & South Elevations – Claudius Place Site Plan Or see them on Scribd: Claudius Place Site Plan (function() { var scribd = document.createElement(“script”); scribd.type = “text/javascript”; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = “http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js”; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(“script”)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })(); – East Elevation – East Elevations * In other words, if you don’t take the time to involve yourself now, your credibility is limited when you complain after the fact.