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Check Out The United Way- Thomas Jefferson Area “All Around Town” Auction in Charlottesville February 3-10

February 1, 2010 by Sasha Farmer · Leave a Comment 

The United Way- Thomas Jefferson Area is holding their All Around Town Auction from February 3-10, and there are definitely some great items up for auction, all for a great cause!

The All Around Town Auction features tons of participating companies around town, all of whom have different auction items present at their stores and shops, that shoppers may bid on while they peek around.

All proceeds benefit the United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area toward furthering their mission to serve those at the greatest risk and with the greatest need.

Areas all over Charlottesville are participating, and are broken down into the following segments of town;

• 250 West
• 29 North
• Barracks Road
• Crozet
• Downtown Charlottesville
• Pantops/East

There are definitely plenty of stores participating, so if you’re out and about taking care of your shopping, or looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, consider stopping in some of these stores to bid on their featured items.

Click here for a PDF Auction Brochure of all of the stores represented, along with their auction items! PDF Auction Brochure

Additionally, here is a brochure listing all auction items, and where they can be found! AuctionList2010.pdf

This is a great program, for a great cause- keep it in mind over the next two weeks!

Happy Shopping!

Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce Summarizes some of Charlottesville’s Recent Rankings

January 30, 2010 by Sasha Farmer · Leave a Comment 

Thanks to the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce for this nice summary of recent rankings for the City of Charlottesville! I’ve elaborated on many of these and tried to catalogue them here already on the Charlottesville Rankings page, but I definitely missed a few along the way and will be adding more to the page soon!

It’s hard to debate it- Charlottesville is a great place to live!

From the January 21 Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce ChamberBits Newsletter;

Recent other acknowledgements for the City of Charlottesville include:

• 4th Best Place to Live in the Country - Kiplinger’s Magazine 2009
• Best Place to Launch a Business – Fortune Magazine 2009
• 11th Best Town to Find a Job - Forbes Magazine 2009
• One of the 30 Coolest Neighborhoods, Belmont - Men’s Health Magazine 2009
• 18th Safest Mid-Sized Cities in the Country (populations between 150,000 and 500,000), Farmers Insurance 2009
• AARP, Top 10 Healthiest Places to Retire, 2008
• Best Places to Retire, Black Enterprise Magazine, 2nd in 2008
• Best City for Living and Launching a Business by Fortune and Money Magazines – 18th Place in 2008.
• Best Small Market for Business by Forbes Magazine - 9th Place in 2008.

According to Bestplaces.Net and Mens Journal Magazine, Charlottesville Ranks #5 For Healthiest Towns in the U.S.

January 18, 2010 by Sasha Farmer · 1 Comment 

Thanks to Tom Sellman with C&F Mortgage for this great find!  

Men’s Journal Magazine

February 2010

Volume 19, Number 1

According to Men’s Journal Magazine, Charlottesville is competitive on the following items;

• Local Farms
• Short Commutes
• Sidewalks
• Low Pollution
• Green Spaces
• Good Weather

The other top ranking cities were;

• Iowa City, IA
• Boulder, CO (we are often compared to this city)
• Logan, UT
• Northampton, MA

Blue Ridge Outdoors Reader Poll Reveals Several Charlottesville Favorites!

January 9, 2010 by Sasha Farmer · Leave a Comment 

The Blue Ridge Outdoors January Issue “Best of the Outdoors” article highlights several beautiful areas in Charlottesville. This article is reader voted- polling readers from Baltimore to Atlanta to pick their favorites of the Blue Ridge.

Here are a few of the places that Charlottesville was competitive;

1. Favorite Section of the Blue Ridge Parkway; Humpback Rock voted #3!
2. Favorite Waterfall Section in the Blue Ridge; Crabtree Falls is voted #1! (biggest waterfall East of the Mississippi)- Nelson County
3. Best Ski Runs in the Blue Ridge; Wintergreen Resort Cliffhanger mile long run voted #2!
4. Best Snowboarding Event in the Blue Ridge: Blue Ridge Double Cross voted #1!
5. Favorite Section of the Appalachian Trail: Shenendoah National Park Section voted #5!
6. Best Road Race: The Charlottesville Ten Miler voted #5!
7. Favorite Terrain park: Wintergreen Terrain Park voted #6!

Check out the full video interview of Tom Daly, from Blue Ridge Outdoors on the Newsplex website here and be sure to read the full article at the Blue Ridge Outdoors website here!

Photo Credit: http://www.blueridgelocksmithing.com

Charlottesville’s Restaurant Week January 25-31!

January 6, 2010 by Sasha Farmer · Leave a Comment 

I could not have been more excited than I was to hear that Restaurant Week was coming to Charlottesville last year, and now, it’s back! From January 25 – 31, Charlottesville has 20+ restaurants participating in “Restaurant Week”, which involves $26/person prix-fixe menus, all of three courses- an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Last year only about 10 restaurants participated, but this year the list is much longer. Book your reservations now!

So far, the following restaurants are participating;

• Aberdeen Barn
• Blue Light Grill
• The Boat House
• Brassiere Montiel
• C&O
• Camino
• Carmello’s
• Cassis
• Fossett’s at Keswick Hall
• Horse and Hound
• l’etoile
• Maya
• The Melting Pot
• Old Mill Room at The Boar’s Head Inn
• The Pointe at The Om
• Ventana
• Vivace
• Zinc

Visit the Restaurant Week website to check out the prix-fixe menus for each restaurant!

From the Restaurant Week website;

“For any diner who has ever dreamed about fine dining without breaking the bank, Restaurant Week is that dream… come true. Modeled on similar events in other cities, this is seven days of good food and good fun. Diners get to choose from each participating restaurant’s special prix fixe menu and enjoy three courses— an appetizer, an entree, and dessert— for just $25 [CORRECTION- actually $26 this year]. (Beverages, tax, and gratuity not included.)

Charlottesville Restaurant Week is January 25-31 and July 12-18, 2010.

[From About Restaurant Week » Charlottesville Restaurant Week - ]

John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville Voted Best New Arena by Sports Illustrated

January 3, 2010 by Sasha Farmer · Leave a Comment 

We all know that the John Paul Jones Arena is hugely successful and has brought lots of great attention and activity to Charlottesville, but it doesn’t hurt to have Sports Illustrated agree!

BEST NEW ARENA: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, Va.

The University of Virginia spent $140 million to build John Paul Jones Arena, which opened in 2006. The arena is a perfect size (capacity 14,593), includes state-of-the-art practice, training and academic facilities, and it blends perfectly into UVA’s stately campus.

[From Tyler Hansbrough, Jonny Flynn shaped decade in college hoops - 2000s: The Decade in Sports - SI.com]

Photo Credit: Wikipedia Creative Commons

Fridays After Five

July 19, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

Fridays After Five is a free concert series at the Charlottesville Pavilion that runs from roughly April through September every year, featuring great bands from Charlottesville and all along the East Coast. This is an open-air concert, rain or shine, and is great for all ages!

Hiking at Humpback Rock

July 19, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

Charlottesville is surrounded by hundreds of beautiful trails and hiking paths, and is very near an entrance to the Appalachian Trail. One of the most popular hiking routes is up Humpback Rock, which is a fairly short hike but that culminates in breath-taking views across much of Charlottesville!

The Rivanna River

July 19, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

The Rivanna River is the major recreational water source in Charlottesville, and in addition to being utilized for the UVA rowing teams, it is also commonly used for fishing, rafting, canoeing, swimming, and tubing.

Fourth of July Fireworks at McIntire Park

July 19, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

The Fourth of July is always a fun event in Charlottesville, especially at the City of Charlottesville’s own McIntire Park. Right in the heart of Charlottesville, this annual event is free and is fun for all ages!

The Foxfield Races

July 19, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

The Foxfield Race, also referred to as just “Foxfield” is an annual horse race held in Charlottesville, that attracts people young and old to a long day in the sun in the beautiful outdoors. From young children to UVA students to the young at heart, this Charlottesville attraction draws huge crowds every year!

Apple Picking at Carter's Mountain Orchard

July 19, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

Apple picking at Carter’s Mountain is fun for the whole family! It is a great place to take a quiet stroll, to bring the kids for an afternoon of fun, or to bring your spouse for a picnic lunch. It has breath-taking views all around and is a great, low-cost opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.

Golfing in Charlottesville

July 12, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

There are several beautiful golf courses to choose from in Charlottesville; be sure to try out Birdwood, Farmington, Meadowcreek, Glenmore, Keswick, Rivanna Resort, Lake Monticello, McIntire, Old Trail, and Spring Creek.

Shenandoah National Park

July 12, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

Shenandoah National Park, with stunning natural beauty second to none in the state, is an awesome place to take the family hiking, go on a picnic, and check out the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive

July 12, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

One of the biggest highlights in Charlottesville is it’s scenic views and beautiful drives. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline drive are both a must-see, with an entrance just 22 miles West of Charlottesville.

Source: PursueCharlottesville.Com

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