Countering previous rumors that they would be opening on 1 May, the Crozet Gazette says that the Harris Teeter will be opening on 6 May at 8 AM.
Goodbye Uncle Charlies, Hello Mudhouse
Candidly, my feelings are mixed – Crozet needs a good bar, but a good coffee shop as well. (Trailside Coffee is coming soon to Old Trail) Hopefully, this will lead to a continued resurgence of Downtown Crozet.
Trailside Coffee in Crozet
Trailside Coffee in Crozet Originally uploaded by jimduncancville The kiosk and location are temporary (in the Old Trail golf shop) but the coffee’s good. I think that coffee shops are becoming, if they have not already become, the new community hubs. I’m grateful to finally …
Become Involved in the Crozet Community
From the Crozet Park Board: Claudius Crozet Park, Incorporated (CCP, Inc) is currently accepting applications to serve on its Board of Directors. CCP, Inc is a non-profit (I.R.S. classification 501(c)(3)) organization which owns a 22-acre park in Crozet and operates the Park in partnership with Albemarle County Parks and Recreation.
An Assisted Living Facility at Old Trail?
From the Albemarle County website – (bolding mine) PROJECT: ZMA200800005 Old Trail Village Block 2 PROPOSAL: Amend Code of Development to include rest home\assisted living use for approved ZMA200400024 (Old Trail NMD) which allows residential (3 – 34 units/acre) mixed with commercial, service and industrial uses. … PROFFERS: Yes (Amendment to refer to revised Table 4 of the amended Code of Development) EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: CT5 – mixed residential and commercial uses.
Have you Been to the Waynesboro Home Depot?
I went to the Home Depot in Waynesboro last week (there’s a Lowe’s too, and I’m sure they’re good, but I like orange) – and was met by three smiling employees, one of whom offered to guide me around the store finding what I needed. … Not only is gas cheaper there – I paid $2.49 on Thursday, Crozet had gas from $2.89 at the BP to $3.29 at the Exxon, but going to a huge home improvement store wasn’t an exercise in futility and frustration.
Community Spotlight – Ursula Goadhouse
So many people say they feel like they are not creative, or the other side, that they haven’t had the time to be creative, either way, a little bit of drawing or writing is a great way to feel more whole and connected.
…I mention this because my family life has been my work for the last several years, learning about therapies, diets, supplements, the special education system, how to advocate my children and find a balance to also be a loving mother.
If you Live in a Neighborhood in Crozet
A friend asked me a question the other day ( through Facebook ) about a recent foreclosure that sold in his neighborhood and it triggered something I’ve been meaning to do – If you live in a neighborhood in the Crozet area and would like me (actually the MLS system but it’ll look like it’s from me) to send you emails when a property comes on or goes off the market, has a price reduction or sells, please send me an email and let me know your name, email address and neighborhood . … If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know this isn’t a veiled attempt to sell you something anything, but a recognition that I have access to a service that could provide value to you.
Civilization Comes to Crozet
 New China Originally uploaded by jimduncancville In the form of the New China restaurant in The Square. Their phone numbers are 434-823-5256/434-823-5291. They are open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 9:30pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 10:30pm and Sunday from noon to …
Here is the BIG Announcement – ACAC Coming to Old Trail
The new location will feature cardiovascular and strength equipment, group exercise, and child care. (ed note: bolding mine) Old Trail Village Center, a mixed-use development at the heart Old Trail Village will feature a wide variety of businesses that improve the vitality of Old Trail and the surrounding Crozet community. … Justin Beights, Vice President of Beights Development Corporation, said of the ACAC lease-signing, “I am excited about this partnership with ACAC as both a developer, a resident of Old Trail Village, and as a current member of ACAC.