July 2018 Announcements

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Save the Date – Sounds of Summer returns to Azalea Park – August 18th

Charlottesville Triathlon returns to Fry’s Spring – the Charlottesville Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon and 5K Run will be held on September 23rd at the Fry’s Spring Beach Club.  Volunteer Signup can be found at: https://cms-events.com/event/charlottesville-triathlon/volunteer/

5th – Ridge – McIntire Multimodal Corridor Study – Community Meeting #2 is scheduled for Thursday, July 12, 5 to 7 pm at CitySpace.  More information can be found at: http://www.5thridgemcintireplan.com.

Community Briefing for August 12 Anniversary – As we approach the anniversary of the events of August 12, 2017, the City of Charlottesville and its regional partners have been training and preparing over the last few months to ensure public safety and create opportunities for healing during this time.  The community is invited to hear an update from regional officials on these preparations at a special community briefing to be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Mount Zion First African Baptist Church. There will also be an open forum to address questions.  This event will be streamed live on the City’s Facebook (@CharlottesvilleCityHall) and Twitter (@CvilleCityHall) accounts and recorded for re-broadcast on the City’s Government Access Channel (Comcast Cable Ch. 10).  Visit www.charlottesville.org/resilientcville for information pertaining to the anniversary including a community event calendar.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Summer/Fall Training –  The Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle County Office of Emergency Management is offering FREE Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training beginning July 10th.  The Level 1 orientation for the CERT program will be held on three evenings: Tuesday, July 10th in the Albemarle County Office Building on McIntire Road; Thursday, August 23rd at the Albemarle County Office Building on 5th Street; and on Wednesday, September 5th at the Crozet Library. All classes will be held 6-9 pm (except the Crozet location will be held 5:45 pm to 8:45 pm). The Level 1 training orients citizens on regional hazards, personal preparedness, and elements of fire safety and medical operations. Participants must complete one Level 1 course to attend the Level 2 sessions.

CERT is a national program designed to prepare citizens to respond to immediate needs following a major disaster. In the event of an emergency, first responders who provide fire and medical services may not be able to meet the demand for these services. Factors such as number of victims, communications failures, and road blockages can prevent people from having access to the emergency services they have come to expect at a moment’s notice through 9-1-1. People may have to rely on each other for help in order to meet their immediate life-saving and life sustaining needs.

Citizens can register for a CERT Level 1 course by emailing certcville@gmail.com or calling 434-971-1263. For more information, visit www.charlottesvilleCERT.org. Follow Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle CERT on Facebook (@CERTCville) and Twitter (@CERTCville).

Charlottesville / Albemarle Connectivity Survey  – Piedmont Environmental Council and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission are working with communities in the Charlottesville and Albemarle urban area to envision and implement a comprehensive network of bicycle and pedestrian trails and greenways. As part of a robust engagement effort, we have developed a survey for residents to share their ideas for a thriving, connected community.
The 13-question survey asks residents about barriers to walking, running, and biking in the area. Respondents can describe their ideal vision for better transportation options and better recreation mobility. They can also offer specific suggestions for new or improved pedestrian and bicycle connections and examples from other places.
The survey builds on findings from earlier discussions and focus groups and digs deeper into some common issues that have emerged. For example, everyone wants connections that are safe, but safety may not mean the same thing to everyone. The findings will inform the regional bike/pedestrian plan and will be available for local partner organizations.
More information may be found at: https://www.pecva.org/our-region/albemarle-charlottesville/walk-bike/1371-charlottesville-albemarle-connectivity-survey

City Market has returned!
The City Market will be open every Saturday, 7 am to noon, April to October at 100 Market Street across from the Water Street Parking Garage.

Home Improvement Incentives, Credits and Rebates

Charlottesville City Crime Map – can be assessed at: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/agency/66.  You can enter your zip code at the upper left to zoom into your neighborhood and select a range of dates on the upper right.  Please note that we are aware that the map is not being updated and have inquired multiple times with the CPD who say they are in the process of migrating to a new system.)

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