The grand opening is set for Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon with brief remarks and pickleball-centered activities planned.
Here’s what to know about the community events planned to commemorate Juneteenth on Friday and through the weekend in Charlottesville, Albemarle and the surrounding counties.
For the Museum, a staple of the Downtown Mall since 1981, retiring director Janine Dozier’s leadership brought expansion and longevity.
As drought concerns pile up in the area, these reservoirs and their waterworks determine the availability and quality of water from day to day.
The Virginia Theatre Festival is producing the largest show the festival has seen in its 52-year run, with 37 cast members in the company and many hailing from UVA and Charlottesville.
Training for new stewards requires a variety of in-person and online courses. Once certified, stewards complete service hours as well as increase public education and outreach on the value of trees.
The Early Learning Center will be located at Walker Upper Elementary School.
The project, located on over an acre of the former McIntire golf course, aims to increase biodiversity and provide a habitat for pollinators, birds, and other small animals.
The Expo, in its 10th year, celebrates Black-owned business and will host over 40 vendors, three panel discussions, live entertainment, and a business pitch competition.
FutureWorks labs are taught by instructors from Charlottesville City schools and encourage students to explore science.