Today’s edition is sponsored by the Ragged Mountain Running and Walking Shop
What makes up an edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement? Each one begins from a slightly different place. This one comes at a time when I’ve got to also write two stories for another publication today and my ability to remember how to write seems to have faded. I’m Sean Tubbs and it’s one of those days I’m dreaming I’m still in college and have never been to class!
In this edition:
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Albemarle County will mark Veterans Day tomorrow with a ceremony at Lane Auditorium
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Albemarle County Supervisors get an update on transportation projects as two members call for increased funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia
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The Virginia Department of Transportation seeks input on alternatives for two pipeline studies
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The James River Association has released its annual snapshot of that waterway’s health
First shout-out: Five Things ReLeaf has done in 2025
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On April 21, ReLeaf Cville celebrated Arbor Day 2025 by talking with 40 fourth grade students at Greenbrier Elementary about the importance of urban tree canopy, and then planting a tree on the preschool playground
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On April 25, the Van Yahres Tree Company donated time and energy to provide tree care to 45 trees ReLeaf planted in the Rose Hill Neighborhood, Fall 2023
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On May 10 at RiverFest, Green Team members Moos and Antony joined Keith Pitchford, Board vice-chair, and Cathy Boyd, Executive Director, in providing information about ReLeaf Cville and playing Tree Bingo
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In May, C-Ville Weekly profiled ReLeaf Cville’s efforts to help homeowners turn their yards into leafy oases – and cool their neighborhoods.
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The fourth annual Green Team session took place this week and was designed to equip rising 9th-12th graders in tree knowledge and tree care skills, this year’s schedule includes sessions co-led by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance, Van Yahres Tree Company, Master Naturalists, Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards, Community Climate Collaborative, and Steve Gaines, Charlottesville’s Urban Forester.
Corrections to get going with #954
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The story in the November 6 edition previewing the Venable walk should have referred to a “nine unit building”and not a “nine-story unit.” I regret the error.
Albemarle County to mark Veterans Day
The United States of America will mark Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, a holiday created to recognize the Armistice that ended World War I. Albemarle County will close its offices and will mark the occasion at 11 a.m. that day.
“We will have a ceremony here at the county office building and you all are invited,” said Rivanna District Supervisor Bea LaPisto-Kirtley. “This is something very special where all Veterans get honored and this is something near and dear to all of our hearts.”
That ceremony will be held in Lane Auditorium…