Tonight’s Crozet Master Plan Public Forum Postponed
Due to the anticipated winter weather, tonight’s Crozet Master Plan Public Forum has been postponed to Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Field School/Old Crozet School.
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Tags: Albemarle, Crozet, Events
Posted in Albemarle, Crozet, Events, News
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Beights Corporation and Old Trail Golf Club are hosting the first It’sMyProm.Org positive prom fashion event in the Albemarle area Sunday, January 17th, at 1 p.m. in the Golf Pavilion. After two years of outstanding success in the Roanoke area (with over 1000 people in attendance each year), we’re bringing the organization and show to our area.
This event is a prom-gown fashion show featuring our local teenagers as models. The event is open to EVERYONE to participate as a model, and we already have young women from each area high school signed up to participate. Johnathan Kayne, a popular designer from Project Runway, will be in attendance showcasing his 2010 gown collection, a newsworthy event in itself. Dress shops from around the area (including the Valley and Richmond) are also participating. Face Value Salon is a sponsor, providing hair and makeup services for the models during our show.
The event, although a fashion show activity, primarily is a vehicle for informing our teens about the dangers of destructive decision-making and affecting positive change within the culture of prom experienced by our high school youth. In between sets of gown showcases, speakers give messages about making safe choices for Prom. By involving the high school student models, we have ambassadors into the school system promoting the positive message. There is no limit on the number of models, nor do the models have to fit any particular stereotype of size, look, etc. It’s a positive experience for the teens and this year creates the foundation for future growth and program expansion.
Tickets for the show are just $10, but each attendee receives a discount card for local businesses that are our sponsors. Once you get that discount card, you can use it as often as you like!
NBC29 has generously offered to support this event as our title sponsor. Other sponsors are:
ESTER MAY 434.392.4197 www.estermay.com
FASHION GALLERY 540.248.4292 www.fashiongalleryva.com
LEXS of CARYTOWN 804.833.5425 www.lexsofcarytown.com
FACE VALUE SALON and BARBERSHOP, 434.823.2009, www.FaceValueStudio.com
This event is made possible by grants from the VA ABC and the Roanoke Prevention Council.
To register to be a model, please visit: http://www.ItsMyProm.org today!
Tags: Albemarle, Beights Corporation, children, Events, Face Value, family activities, it'smyprom, Old Trail Golf
Posted in Albemarle, Beights Corporation, Events, News, Old Trail Golf, Pavilion
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
ALL Crozet-area residents are invited to attend and participate in the Crozet Master Plan Revision Meeting scheduled for THURSDAY, 19 November 2009, 7 p.m. at the Field School/Old Crozet School.
For more information, visit the County of Albemarle website:
http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=crozet&relpage=9883
This meeting is our forum to learn and give input on how we want our Crozet area to evolve and grow.
Tags: Albemarle, community, Crozet, development, Events, Field School, growth
Posted in Albemarle, Crozet, News, Real Estate
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
The Crozet Town Meeting
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Western Albemarle High School Cafeteria
6:30-7:00 p.m. - Meet & Greet
7:00-9:00 - Program
Come and learn how the Crozet Master Plan is taking shape in your community.
Projects include the New Crozet Library, Streetscape and other downtown enhancements, the Crozet Master Plan 5-Year Update, a new affordable housing project at The Meadows, community efforts to initiate the Crozet Historic District, and Albemarle County Police programs in the area.
To stay informed, be sure to sign up for A-mail, the county’s e-news service and visit the County website at www.albemarle.org/crozet.
For information about the Town Meeting, please call the County’s Community Relations Office at 296-5841.
Tags: Albemarle, Crozet, Events, park, village life
Posted in Albemarle, Crozet, Events, News, park
Monday, August 24th, 2009
The owner of Thai ‘99 confirmed this evening that they are, indeed, expanding to the Crozet area. The Crozet location will make the third restaurant for the local chain; other locations are on 29 North, behind Albemarle Square Shopping Center, and on Fontaine Avenue.
“We hope to open in two months,” said the owner this evening.
Thai ‘99 is just one of the many restuarants choosing Crozet and the Western Albemarle region for new locations. Recent additions to the area are two Chinese-American restaurants, 3 coffee shops, a Greek/Mediterranean restaurant, Italian family-style restuarant, and a tapas-style Wine Bar and Cafe.
Tags: Albemarle, Charlottesville, Commercial Real Estate, Crozet, family activities, restaurant, village life
Posted in Albemarle, News
Monday, August 10th, 2009
Old Trail Youth Soccer (ages 3-5) was such a hit in the spring, we’re doing it again this fall! Julie and Tom Bergert are once again organizing a informal soccer program for little ones ages 3 - starting Kindergarten this fall. We’ll get started the first Saturday after Labor Day Weekend, September 12.
Where: Western Park Rec Field (in Old Trail Village on Old Trail Drive)
When: Saturday mornings, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. (beginning September 12)
Who: All children, ages 3-5 (or starting Kindergarten this fall)
If raining, the practice will be postponed to Sundays - participants will be notified by email.
Each participating child will need to be accompanied by a responsible parent/guardian, and we need coaches and coaching assistants. Practices are a lot of fun, beginning with some warm-up exercises, then skill drills, followed by a “game” at the conclusion of practice. This is a great opportunity to get your little ones socializing, meet other parents, and enjoy watching the kids play together.
For more information, and to sign up, contact Julie Bergert, organizer.
Tags: children, Events, family activities, Old Trail Village, park, soccer, village life
Posted in Albemarle, Events, Old Trail Village, park
Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Beights Corporation is truly excited to announce the addition of da Luca Cafe’ and Wine Bar to the Old Trail Village Center. Created by local resident and custom home builder, Domenico D’Auria, da Luca will feature freshly prepared Mediterranean dishes and an extensive selection of eclectic wines and beers for patrons to enjoy. da Luca will be open for lunch and dinner seven days per week offering live music and wine-tasting events.
Born and raised in Naples, Italy, Domenico D’Auria has been building beautiful custom homes in the Albemarle area for 7 years. A resident of Greenwood in Western Albemarle, D’Auria has been building Earthcraft homes in Old Trail Village for over a year and it is that experience that motivated him to create this new venture. D’Auria said: “Where I grew up, we had towns where all the commercial shops were right near where you lived - it was very friendly and efficient. Community is very important to my family and me, and we wanted to be part of the unique community in Old Trail Village. The energy and opportunity here is really exciting.”
In addition to dine-in options for lunch and dinner, da Luca will also feature wine and beer for retail purchase. Staying close to his Italian roots, D’Auria will offer primarily imported wines, stating, “I want to give people the opportunity to enjoy wines that are unique and of high quality, but are still affordable. We’ll have an extensive tasting menu and a great selection of wines from all over the world, as well as some local favorites.”
da Luca Café and Wine Bar will open in August in the Old Trail Village Center, located in Crozet, Virginia. For more information about Old Trail Village and the new shops in the Old Trail Village Center, visit www.OldTrailVillage.com.
For more information, contact:
Domenico D’Auria
da Luca Café and Wine Bar
Domenico@arcadiabuildersinc.com, 434.960.2409
Tags: Albemarle, Beights Corporation, Commercial Real Estate, Crozet, da Luca, family activities, Old Trail Village Center, OTVC Merchants, village life
Posted in Albemarle, Beights Corporation, Commercial, News, OTVC, Old Trail Village, Real Estate, music
Saturday, May 30th, 2009
The Albemarle Ballet Theatre and the Studio for the Performing Arts paint the stage at PVCC’s Dickinson Theatre with a colorful palette of dance on Sunday May 31st at 3PM. Their 5th Spring Dance Gala is a variety of contemporary and classical ballet, jazz, and modern dance that will titillate the senses of all ages.
Two new contemporary works by Nicky Hart include a variety of dance techniques from ballet and modern to Afro-Caribbean. The dancers’ movements are driven by the contrasting sympathetic tones and high energy of the music in Bound. The warm, mellow, flowing rhythms of Angolan music support the fluid movements in a beautiful creation called Twine.
The show will open with the Doll Shop, a ballet story about young girl that visits a magical Doll Shop with her family to choose a present for her eighth birthday. The little girl believes that the Fairy Doll possesses a special secret, hides from her family and the shopkeeper to try and discover the Fairy Doll’s secret.
Forces Centrifugal, created by Rachael Shaw of R Squared and Miki Lizst, with its whirlpool-like movements, explores human interaction and connection. They Who Are, fresh, dynamic jazz choreography by Autumn Proctor, plays on the push and pull of influential factors versus the force of individual expression.
Two soloists will perform the famed Don Quixote Kitri and Dying Swan variations to accent this flavorful show. Guest artists from Charlottesville Ballet will perform two works choreographed by their Artistic Director Ariadne Conner. One piece will be accompanied by a live cellist.
Regardless of what decade of life you are in, this show will be a bright spot to launch your summer. At $9 for adults and $7 for children and seniors, this show is the best entertainment value in town. Tickets are available at the theater, online at http://Tickets.aBallet.org, or call 434.823.8888
Tags: Albemarle, Albemarle Dance Theatre, children, dance, Events, family activities, PVCC
Posted in Albemarle, Events, music
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
The latest issue of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has ranked Charlottesville, VA, as No. 4 on its list of “Best Cities, 2009.” Described by Kiplinger’s as having, “…an unexpected blend of Southern charm and liberal edge, with a strong business base,” the Charlottesville-Albemarle area offers opportunities for all people with a variety of intellectual and entertainment opportunities surrounded by the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. Albemarle County (which includes Charlottesville City) is conveniently located in Central Virginia, and is just 1 hour from the state capital, Richmond, 2 hours from Washington, D.C., and 3 hours from the beach. Perfect!
To read the full article, click here.
Editor’s note: Thanks to Drew Lawrence (via Twitter) for the link to this story. Drew Lawrence is on the team at Piedmont Realty and Construction - a new builder in Old Trail Village. More on Piedmont to come!
Tags: Albemarle, Charlottesville, family activities, Real Estate, village life
Posted in Albemarle, Charlottesville, News, Real Estate
Friday, May 15th, 2009
Old Trail Golf is pleased to host the Boys and Girls Club “Send-A-Kid-To-Camp” Golf Classic next week, on Thursday, May 21, with a shotgun start at 1pm. This tournament, which will be played in a Captain’s Choice format, offers prizes for first, second, and third-place finishes, as well as Longest Drive, Closest to Pin, and Hole-in-One. Following golf play, the event features cocktails, BBQ dinner, and live music at the Old Trail Golf Pavilion.
This golf event will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Central Virginia, which provides inspiration, mentoring, and support to over 1100 youngsters in our area. Specifically, the Golf Classic supports the summer program which provides activities, learning, support, mentoring, and enrichment all day, every weekday to children out of school.
When: Thursday, May 21
Where: Old Trail Golf, Crozet, VA
Registration: begins 12 Noon
Format: Captain’s Choice, shotgun start at 1pm
For more information and to register, contact Justin Beights, board member, B&GC: justin@beights.com.
The Boys and Girls Club is a vital member of our community, helping young people to realize their full potential. Thank you for your support of this worthy organization!
