Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Old Trail’s Family Camp-Out on the Common
Join us for a night in the great outdoors “Old Trail style.”
Bring your tent, sleeping bags and fire pits.
We’ll have fun roasting hot dogs and s’mores, singing songs around the campfire pit, and playing flashlight tag.
Date: Saturday, June 6th
Place: The Common in Ballard Field
Time: 4:00 pm until morning
Don’t Forget: Camping gear, dinner & s’mores ingredients, and beverage of choice!
Saturday, May 30th, 2009
The quarterly meeting of the Old Trail Community Association will be this Tuesday, June 2, at 7 p.m. in the Golf Clubhouse. Please note the later time, adjusted for families by request.
The Old Trail Community Association includes all residents and owners in Old Trail Village. Whether a home-owner or a lease-holding resident, all are encouraged to participate in the discussion and improvement of our community.
Items on Tuesday’s agenda may be review online at the Real Property, Inc. website under the Old Trail Community Association.
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
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!
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!
Thursday, May 14th, 2009
The Thomas Jefferson Planning District is sponsoring an online survey and workshop to find out what changes the public would like to see regarding transit in and around Charlottesville. Voice your views on the future of transportation in the Charlottesville/Albemarle area!
Transportation Tomorrow Workshop
7:00 PM - Thursday, May 21st
Lane Auditorium, Albemarle County Office Building
401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville
Share your views, learn survey results, and enter to win exciting door prizes from Starbucks, Wal-Mart, Marriott and local transportation providers!
PLUS…
Complete the online survey by May 31st and enter to win a $100 Visa gift card! Take the survey at www.transportationtomorrow.com. Your input could help guide the development of our future transit system.
For more information or to RSVP for the May 21st workshop, contact Lisa Horanyi at lhoranyi@tjpdc.org or 434-979-7310 x330. Your RSVP is appreciated but not required to attend.
Monday, May 11th, 2009
Workers from Ivy Nursery snatched the sunshine Friday to begin adding trees and shrubs to the Old Trail Village Center.
Monday, May 11th, 2009
Douglas Aquatics, the pool management company, is now hiring qualified staff for the Old Trail Pool, opening soon. If you’re interested in joining this new and exciting group, contact:
Douglas Aquatics
804-232-0225
www.DouglasAquatics.com
lifeguard@douglasaquatics.com
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
Sidewalls begun, slab is set, and the pool house is getting windows and a roof already!
These new pics reveal more of the pool’s size, as I have included images of the construction folks in the pool, which provides a sense of the scale.
The Pool House, as seen from in the pool, looking up to the wade-in entry.
From the wade-in entry, towards the diving well.
Standing in the 8-lane lap section, looking towards the diving well.
From the same spot, but looking back towards the Pool House.
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
Construction towards completion of the retail spaces in the Old Trail Village Center is progressing rapidly. Teams of contractors have begun the build-out and upfit of Face Value Studio and Salon, Anna’s Ristorante Italiano and Pizza, and Trailside Coffee. On Friday, while the concrete trucks were arriving every 10 minutes for the Old Trail Pool, additional trucks were bringing concrete for the slab under Seg-Ville, Inc., Zestivities!, Augusta Medical Center, and Access Home Mortgage.
Entrance to the new Old Trail Village Visitor Center
Entrance to Face Value Salon and Studio
Walls going up in Face Value - this view shows the barber shop area. Gentlemen will be able to stop in without appointments for a hot shave anytime.
View into Anna's Ristorante Italiano and Pizza. Air handlers were delivered yesterday.
