Albemarle an Appalachian Trail Community?

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Our trails are part of what make Albemarle special … they are in the very early stages of this conversation, but community input would be quite valuable. via email – Albemarle County is in the process of considering designation as an Appalachian Trail Community, and …

Quickstart Tennis at Crozet Park

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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.

Batesville Store is Closed

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Earlier today two representatives from the state of Virginia showed up at the store without warning, informed us that we were not in compliance with certain state regulations, and basically gave us no choice except to close immediately. … In fact, we have been inspected regularly by Warren Ollinger, the representative from the state’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services who is responsible for inspecting the store, and he has always given us favorable reports on our operation. … Although we have always operated with an eye toward Virginia State Health Department guidelines (and have never been cited for a health code violation of any kind), we were in fact defined by the state as a country store and thus fell under the governance of the state’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. … THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET BATESVILLE STORE FOOD OR A MOMENTO OF WHAT WAS GENERALLY REGARDED AS THE FINEST COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT IN ALL OF BATESVILLE Thank you once again for your ridiculously wonderful support since we opened in 2007.

Tell Ann Mallek What’s on Your Mind

In Crozet, Politics by Jim1 Comment

There’s lots going on in Crozet: – Redevelopment of Barnes’ property – Sidewalks on Jarman’s Gap – Walking to School bureaucracy – Property taxes – Overcrowding in Schools If you don’t tell our elected representatives what’s on your mind, rest assured that others, with whom you may not agree, are . From the Daily Progress : Albemarle County Police Chief Steve Sellers also plans to be a guest speaker at each of the meetings. Residents will be able to direct questions to both Mallek and Sellers about any topic. “White Hall district residents are encouraged to join in discussions about our community issues and how to fund our future needs,” Mallek said in a prepared statement.

Crozet Master Plan Work Session – 1 September 2010

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The Board of Supervisors will hold a Work Session on the Crozet Master Plan Update at their September 1, 2010 meeting. The Master Plan Update has been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The Board will receive public comment at this meeting. A public …

Crozet Twitter Updates – Brief Notes for 2010-08-22

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At the Meadows # RT @ crozetmusicfest : Single day and weekend tickets now on sale at Heinz Musitronics, Bellair Market, Stacy’s (cont) http://tl.gd/37t9o4 # RT @ crozette : I heart Crozet http://yfrog.com/mjtqqqj # RT @ bradramsey : Just suggested a promotion to @ trailsidecoffee -“show us your tweets”(positive about them of course) and get 50 cents off!!? # RT @ gingergermani : RT @ drdhvance : Bikes stolen, Blue Canondale 300, Blue/purple kids bike, out of our shed this (cont) http://tl.gd/37bulo # RT @ drdhvance : Bikes stolen, Blue Canondale 300, Blue/purple kids bike, out of our shed this morning. … [Near Crozet Park] # Just ran into someone who is very opposed to the Crozet Community Advisory Council. … I did something I haven’t done in years – bought a copy of the WSJ.

Crozet Twitter Updates – Brief Notes for 2010-08-15

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Just a brief request/reminder to rate Crozet schools on GreatSchools.org. http://bit.ly/bQW4BF It's useful for fellow parents & schools # "Old Farts" Soccer games in Crozet – http://bit.ly/8YIbKX # RT @NBC29: The annual Broadcasters for Blood Drive is being held today until 7 p.m at the …

Crozet Twitter Updates – Brief Notes for 2010-08-15

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Just a brief request/reminder to rate Crozet schools on GreatSchools.org. http://bit.ly/bQW4BF It's useful for fellow parents & schools # "Old Farts" Soccer games in Crozet – http://bit.ly/8YIbKX # RT @NBC29: The annual Broadcasters for Blood Drive is being held today until 7 p.m at the …