Crozet residents are invited to a town meeting on Wednesday evening, September 24, from 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm for a meet and greet) – 9:00 pm at Western Albemarle High School to talk with Albemarle County staff about infrastructure projects planned and underway for Crozet including the new library, streetscape improvements for Crozet Avenue, master plan for the new Western Park, and reuse of the Old Crozet School. … There will also be additional details provided about the Crozet Avenue streetscape project, titled Destination Downtown, that encompasses pedestrian-friendly improvements like sidewalks, landscaping, and lighting along Crozet Avenue to Tabor Street, construction of New Main Street to provide access to the new Crozet library, a new stormwater system for downtown, and the first block of Jarman’s Gap Road from Crozet Avenue to Carter Street.
Three Years of RealCrozetVA
The goal remains the same now as it did then – to provide a forum for Crozetians to learn about and discuss growth issues, cultural events, news … whatever the community dictates. … While this is a “hyper-local” blog and I’m sure I could do some things to get business from it (I happen to be a Realtor ), getting business was never the goal.
September’s Crozet Gazette
Download it here ; there is a tremendous amount of good information this month.
2nd Annual Crozet Music Festival – October 4 and 5
The First Annual Festival was well received; this year the Festival moves from Claudius Crozet Park to Misty Mountain Campground, and it should be even better than last year’s event (the alcohol problem should be fixed). 
Local food, beverages (I hear Blue Mountain is coming, too!) … Acoustic Stage: Saturday, October 4 Eli Cook Devon Sproule Paul Curreri Helen Horal Morwenna Lasko and Jay Pun Greg Brown Marianna Bell Sunday October 5 Red Shoes Jeebus David Tewksbury Martinez and Guthrie Joia Wood Joe Pollock Main Stage bands: Saturday Oct 4 The Wave Jim Waive and the Young Divorcees Hogwaller Ramblers Travis Elliott Six Chasing Seven Tim Be Told Kings of Belmont Sunday Oct 5 Grey Matter Chickenhead Blues Band Trees on Fire Ian Gilliam and the Firekings South 29 Charlottesville Blues Allstars Alligator Tickets : $20.00 At the gate $15.00 Advance Ticket Outlets : Mincer’s , Belair Market , Maupin’s Music and Video in Crozet and online at CrozetMusicFestival.com
6 to 8 Million Dollars is too much?
Apparently, according to Will Goldsmith in today’s C-Ville : “I have no doubt that you want a state of the art facility, but there may be some uses of that facility that would be very valuable to the community that would not require a gigantic investment,†said Dennis Rooker at the September 3 Board of Supervisors meeting. … The city leases the building to the McGuffey Arts Association, which is comprised of approximately forty studio-renting members involved in various forms of art: photography, book arts, sculpture, painting, woodworking and furniture design, stained and leaded glass, calligraphy, textile design and floor cloths, dance, weaving, jewelry, glass blowing, and pottery.
Crozet Park wants the County to fund a Bubble
He reminded the Board that the County assisted with the construction of the Crozet pool in 1996, and continues to provide financial assistance for some families thanks to a partnership with the County’s Department of Social Services. … Rooker told Strickland that he felt the Star Swimming proposal was specific, and included a plan that demonstrated how the facility’s operating costs could be maintained without ongoing County support.
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.
Biscuits and Beans – A Musical Family Celebration at Crozet Park
This Sunday ( 7 September) from Noon to Eight o’clock pm at Crozet Park – The pool will be open and free to members, parking is $10. … James and Sam Wilson of Sons of Bill (Rock) and very worthwhile For the life of me, I cannot find any mention of this event anywhere else online.
Cigars, Beer and Coffee in Old Trail
I don’t intend this site to become an Old Trail News Site, but they seem to be having many of the announcements of late – a lot of exciting things* are happening there right now, and all of Crozet benefits. … Each guest will enjoy: – Sampler pack of cigars from Miami Cigar Co. and CVille Smoke Shop, valued at $59 (retail); – Fresh-Rolled cigar crafted on-site; – Unlimited tastings of Blue Mountain Brewery beers and ales; – Dinner menu paired with and created for the beers and ales offered for tasting; – Coupon for a round of golf, compliments of Old Trail Golf (valued at $59); and – Assorted gifts from event sponsors.
Big Announcement Expected from Old Trail Next Week
Stay tuned as it’s likely to change the landscape of Crozet just a bit. (PS – Search for homes in Old Trail here )