Public Service Announcements
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | July 22, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Osher Lifelong Learning Institute |
During the week beginning Monday, July 22nd, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UVA will present Taste of OLLI, a preview of its fall educational programs. The week-long series pf events are free and open to the public. OLLI participants enjoy a vibrant community of learners engaging in no-pressure college-level courses, socials, excursions, and more. Fall programs begin on Tuesday, August 13th, so register early for a class. For more information, visit OLLI UVA dot Org or call 434-923-3600.
| Category: | Give Help |
| Expires: | July 24, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Cville Tool Library |
The Cville Tool Library needs community input to help shape its future. It's conducting an online survey, and whether you've used the tool library before or not, feedback will help to develop a strategic plan to better serve the community. The survey is open to all Charlottesville area residents and is available through Wednesday, July 24th. It only takes a few minutes to complete, and responses are completely anonymous. To participate, visit Cville Tool Library dot Com.
| Category: | Outdoors |
| Expires: | July 28, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Sierra Club |
The Sierra Club is hosting a discussion of the book "Am I Too Old to Save the Planet? A Boomer's Guide to Climate Action" at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 28, at the Ivy Creek Natural Area in Charlottesville. The author, Lawrence MacDonald, will be there to engage all in discussion. For more info, go to Sierra Club dot Org slash Virginia slash Piedmont.
| Category: | Arts & Books |
| Expires: | July 28, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Nettle Shirts Puppet Works |
Nettle Shirts Puppet Works presents "Return of the Modest Puppetry Festival" at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, July 28th, at Visible Records, 1740 Broadway Street in Charlottesville. You are invited for an evening of experimental puppetry with a special visit from Celeste the Wish-Dragon. For more information, contact Miranda at 434-535-1910.
| Category: | Public Affairs |
| Expires: | October 31, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | EPA |
The EPA has launched a new community-based initiative to help people access unprecedented resources for local climate and environmental justice solutions under the "Investing in America" initiative. The Community, Equity & Resiliency initiative provides spaces for communities to learn, connect, dream and cultivate ideas to create positive change with Inflation Reduction Act and other new "Investing in America" funding opportunities. For details and information on how to become involved, visit E P A dot Gov slash Community dash Equity dash Resiliency.
| Category: | Arts & Books |
| Expires: | December 31, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Rivanna Review |
Rivanna Review is a community-oriented print magazine of stories, essays, art, and book reviews, published four times a year in Charlottesville. Each issue features Virginia authors, plus contributors from around the world. Rivanna Review is also a monthly program on Charlottesville Public Access TV and online at Vimeo. More information at Rivanna Review dot Com
| Category: | Get Help |
| Expires: | December 31, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Blue Ridge Abortion Fund |
Need help paying for an abortion? The Blue Ridge Abortion Fund may be able to help. Call their confidential voicemail at 434-963-0669. Leave a message and a trained staff member will get back to you within 48 hours. That's 434-963-0669. More information is online at Blue Ridge Abortion Fund dot org.
| Category: | Give Help |
| Expires: | December 31, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary |
Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary, based in Nelson County, is dedicated to creating a vibrant and compassionate future for wildlife in Virginia and beyond. The devoted team of wildlife rehabilitators and volunteers rescue and care for more than 900 animals annually from across Virginia. The team also leads educational programming so folks from all walks of life can learn about the importance of our wild neighbors and native species. For more information, including ways to volunteer and a schedule of events with the center's animal ambassadors, visit Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary dot Org
| Category: | Give Help |
| Expires: | December 31, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Sierra Club Piedmont Group |
A five-cent plastic bag tax is in effect in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. The Sierra Club Piedmont Group encourages you to use, reuse and recycle reusable bags rather than using plastic or paper bags for groceries and merchandise. You can recycle clean, gently used reusable bags, which the Sierra Club will redistribute to individuals who need them. The drop-off locations are: "Refill Renew" at 171-B Allied Lane off of McIntire Road; and The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St Suite C, both in Charlottesville. E-mail your questions to aadann@gmail.com.
| Category: | Give Help |
| Expires: | December 31, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Blue Ridge Abortion Fund |
Abortion is still legal in Virginia, and Blue Ridge Abortion Fund continues to fund abortions for Virginians and people traveling to Virginia for abortion care. You can volunteer your time and skills to help keep the organization running. Or raise funds by hosting a house party or benefit event. Learn more online at Blue Ridge Abortion Fund dot org.
| Category: | Public Affairs |
| Expires: | December 31, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club |
The Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club has some simple suggested actions that everyone can take in 2024 to support the environment, conserve energy, and help address climate change. First: Reduce, reuse, and recycle, especially plastic bags and other plastics. Second: Drive less; walk, cycle, and carpool more. Third: Conserve water usage, especially hot water. And fourth: Consider solar panels for your house or business. For more information on how you can make an impact, visit The Climate Collaborative dot Org
| Category: | Give Help |
| Expires: | March 11, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Wild Virginia |
Wild Virginia works to protect and connect Virginia’s wild places. Along with partners, alliances, and citizens, Wild Virginia carries on the fight against fracked gas pipelines in the region like the Mountain Valley Pipeline. It also works to improve habitat connectivity for wildlife throughout Virginia and to ensure that all of the Commonwealth's waterways are fully protected in accordance with the law. To learn more about how you can help, visit Wild Virginia dot Org
