And this is a good thing, I think. Courtesy of Charlottesville Tomorrow: Southern Development is donating an acre and a half of land to increase the size of Forest Hills Park in Charlottesville. The land, which is appraised at $90,000, is located between Forest Ridge Road and Antoinette Avenue. The donation, if approved at tonight’s City Council meeting, will increase the park’s size by 20%….
Blue Mountain’s Brewery’s “Lights Out”
Today is also the first Thursday of the month which means it is Steal the Glass day, all day long. Buy a beer for $5 and you keep the logo glass it comes in, no limit on glass purchases.
…I’m not a fan of the crass, blatant, wasteful and repulsive commercialism that comes with the holiday season. … Blue Mountain Brewery’s Lights Out is becoming my favorite way of welcoming in the holiday season.
The Homebuyer Tax Credit Gets Closer to Extension – 4 November 2009
Update 7 November: And it’s a Law. Update 6 November 2009: Charlottesville’s Representative Tom Perriello voted for the bill, which passed 403-12 with 18 abstensions. Update 5 November 2009: That was fast. The Senate, then the House, and now apparently Obama will sign the bill to extend unemployment benefits and the homebuyer tax credit Friday. As in, tomorrow. More at CNBC. Track the Bill at…
Yesterday’s Charlottesville and Albemarle Elections
Three things: 1 – David Slutzky losing is huge. 2 – If you think your vote doesn’t count, think again. 3 – Local elections matter. Lots of discussion in the Charlottesville news: – Daily Progress – cvillenews – The HooK – C-ville – VPAP (via Twitter:
Where to Vote in Charlottesville and Albemarle
If you’re wondering where to vote in Charlottesville or Albemarle (or anywhere in Virginia, really: Start here if you’re looking for where to vote in Virginia. Charlottesville City polling places Albemarle County Polling places Google’s Virginia Voting information. Me? I’ll be watching the results live on VPAP. How sweet is that? If you’re looking for where to vote, try searching “polling places” + your locality….
Growing a ‘Stache To Raise Money to Fight Men’s Cancer
There’s never been a better time or reason to grow one. I’ve never had a mustache before, and really, if I can’t have a little bit of fun with my facial hair and hopefully raise a bit of money to fight men’s cancer, what good is waking up everyday? Life’s to short to take oneself too seriously. WCAV noted earlier this month that “Over one…
Twitter Week in Review
What I learned today: cut white onions when painting & they will absorb the paint smell. # Heading off to meet a buyer; it's a beautiful day so I'm riding my bike. # Fixed, I think. # @twitter – help, please. People are getting DMs from me that I'm not sending. # @WeronikaJanczuk @lauramartone – I changed my password to a crazy long one about…