It’s been busy on the RealCrozetVA facebook page. As a reminder, I don’t post everything here that I post there, as some of the stuff there isn’t blog-worthy, if you will.
If you’re curious, all the facebook posts here are able to be seen in this category; one of the main reasons I write here about the FB posts is because FB is basically un-searchable, and I hate that.
From the Crozet Gazette:
On Thursday, November 13, Col. Edwin Dooley, co-author of Claudius Crozet: French Engineer in America, 1790-1864, will focus on tunnel-builder Claudius Crozet’s contributions toengineering education at West Point and his role in founding the Virginia Military Institute.
From Crozet Library:
Col. Edward Dooley, “Claudius Crozet: Educator and Engineer”
Claudius Crozet’s contributions to the development of Virginia were important and lasting, but he was also an important educator who brought French engineering education to America. Col. Dooley will review Crozet’s life and career. Crozet Soiree programs are best for ages 16+.
Crozet Library describes the soirée series:
A social gathering in the evening for informal conversation with guest speakers representing the arts, culture, businesses and interests in the Crozet community. Program listings are below. For adults ages 16+.
Put on your costume and join us for pre-Halloween festivities! There will be a special Living-Dead-Library Trick or Treat, spookalicious activities, the Time Warp dance, and a frightfully cheesy horror movie. Refreshments served.
Grades 6-12.
Required registration begins on Thursday, October 2.
Knitters, beaders, stitchers – come one, come all! Bring any project you’re working on (or interested in learning) and join this fun group for an hour of handcrafting and sharing. Drop-ins are always welcome.
Joel Kovarsky, The True Geography of Our Country: Jefferson’s Cartographic Vision
Cartographic Vision, Dr. Kovarsky charts the importance of geography and maps as foundational for Jefferson’s lifelong pursuits. Although the world had already seen the Age of Exploration and the great sea voyages of Captain James Cook, Jefferson lived in a time when geography was of primary importance, prefiguring the rapid specializations of the mid- to late-nineteenth-century world. In his illustrated exploration of Jefferson’s passion for geography, Kovarsky reveals how geographical knowledge was essential to the manifold interests of the Sage of Monticello.
Crozet Soiree programs are best for ages 16+.
The Newsplex reported yesterday:
A new library for Crozet has been in conversation for more than ten years. Now, all of the talking and planning can stop because the doors to the new Crozet Library open Wednesday.b
Last week I lamented the possibility of Crozet Avenue becoming a bottleneck. This week, it appears that the right turn lane may not be viable. After the break, you can see Piedmont Development Group’s proposal for a right turn lane followed by Albemarle County’s response. I’m no engineer so I’ll leave it to those who know better as to whose response is more practical. All I know is this – traffic and congestion are coming; those who live within walking or biking distance of downtown Crozet will benefit greatly from the growth.
Continue reading “Right Turn Lane on Crozet Avenue?”
Question from a reader:
Hey Jim, didn’t find anything in realcrozetva, any idea what they’re doing at the library site?? Are they actually working on the library or parking lot? thanks in advance!
It’s the library’s temporary parking lot, will be gravel and should be completed very soon.
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