Upcoming events
City meetings with Zoom links will be updated as links are made available.
Second Sunday Neighborhood Walks
Location TBD, will be updated once known! Sign up for the BPAC mailing list by reaching out to bikeped@charlottesville.gov.
Second Sunday Neighborhood Walks
Location TBD, will be updated once known! Sign up for the BPAC mailing list by reaching out to bikeped@charlottesville.gov.
City Council Budget Forum/FY2025 Budget Public Hearing #1
City Hall - Council Chambers
605 East Main St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Or join via Zoom by registering HERE.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Inclusive Transportation with Veronica Davis
Livable Cville presents Inclusive Transportation with Veronica Davis
Second Sunday Neighborhood Walk - Fry’s Spring
Fry’s Spring Neighborhood!
Sign up for the BPAC mailing list by reaching out to bikeped@charlottesville.gov.
Second Sunday Neighborhood Walks
Location TBD, will be updated once known! Sign up for the BPAC mailing list by reaching out to bikeped@charlottesville.gov.
Moms Demand Action - Charlottesville/Albemarle Survivor Card Decorating
Moms Demand Action monthly meeting to discuss how to prevent gun violence in our community.
City Council Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers
605 East Main St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Or join via Zoom by registering HERE.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Second Sunday Neighborhood Walks
The first neighborhood walk of 2024 is January 14th and will touch several neighborhoods downtown, including the historic Vinegar Hill neighborhood. The route is roughly 3 miles on mostly flat/solid surfaces but the section on the Fifeville Community Trail will be on dirt for a few hundred yards. Check the forecast and make sure to bring appropriate attire.
Cville Dems Reorganization Meeting
Our every-other-year election meeting (“Reorganizational Mass Meeting”) will be on January 13 at 2pm at Carver Recreation Center (the doors open at 1pm and participants must be seated before the doors are closed and locked at 2pm). Here’s what we’ll be doing there:
Elect precinct representatives, who then choose a chair or co-chairs for each precinct.
The just-elected precinct representatives and ex officio members, who together make up the Charlottesville Democratic Committee (usually referred to as “the Full Committee”), then elect the following Executive Officers for two-year terms: Chair (or Co-Chairs), Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Jason Vandever (Treasurer) and Nancy Damon (Vice Chair) have agreed to continue in their roles, but John McLaren (Chair) and Mary Ann Harris (Secretary) will be stepping down from those roles (but staying involved!) when their terms expire. Layperson descriptions of these various offices are here; descriptions of the precinct roles (and officer roles) are in our bylaws. Dan Doernberg (Communications Chair, an appointed position) is also stepping down at the end of his term.
These “changing of the guard” elections are critically important for every organization, including ours; it’s always important to have fresh faces and new ideas in the leadership mix.
To put it bluntly, we need you! We all know that the 2024 election will be a struggle for the future of this country. If we don’t grow the party (bring in new people with new energy and ideas), we’ll have to live with a re-elected President Trump and more MAGA extremists in all branches of government. If that’s not an acceptable future to you, then please rise to the challenge and play a part!
If you’re on our mailing list but haven’t ever gotten formally involved, this pivotal election year would be a really good time to “wade in” just a bit! Two of the ways you might do this (neither a big time commitment):
become a precinct representative, which gives you a voice in shaping the party, and plugs you into our volunteer network and all the practical ways you can work for good
join one of our teams (e.g. Communications, Voter Registration, Voter Protection, etc.).
If you’re already a little bit involved, this incredibly consequential election year is a good time to commit just a bit more by taking on one of our open leadership positions.
If you know people who you think could make good contributions to the Cville Dems, encourage them to come check us out (all of our meetings are public, including January 6). Anyone who lives in and is registered to vote in Charlottesville is eligible to stand for election to become a member of our committee and have a voice in shaping our local party’s actions and positions on issues.
If you’d like to get more information or have a question about a role you might consider taking, please contact John McLaren as soon as possible at cvilledemschair@gmail.com and he’ll be happy to explain all.
Moms Demand Action - Virginia Statewide Advocacy Day
Moms Demand Action monthly meeting to discuss how to prevent gun violence in our community.
Joint Planning Commission and City Council Work Session
City Hall - Council Chambers
605 East Main St
Or join via Zoom by registering HERE.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
City Council Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers
605 East Main St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Or join via Zoom by registering HERE.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Piedmont Mobility Alliance Meeting
Join PEC and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) for a fall meeting of the Piedmont Mobility Alliance.
The Piedmont Mobility Alliance is a coalition of organizations, agencies, businesses and groups who share a vision of a better-connected community for walking, biking and other forms of active transportation in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. We gather every two months to share updates and work collaboratively on projects that none can accomplish alone.
The event is free and open to all. Refreshments will be served.
Cville, Can I Talk to You?
On Thursday, November 9th, at 6:30 PM, join us for a lively discussion about housing, redevelopment, and real estate in Charlottesville at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. Our panelists are experts in the field and will share their insights on the challenges and opportunities facing our community.
Panelists:
Dr. Wes Bellamy, Chair, Housing Commission
Sunshine Mathon, CEO, Piedmont Housing Alliance
Waki Wynn, Board President, AHIP
Sam Sanders, City Manager, City of Charlottesville
Joy Johnson, Founder PHAR
S. Lisa Herndon, President (CAAR)
Topics:
The affordable housing crisis in Charlottesville
The impact of redevelopment on low-income communities
The role of real estate in the local housing market
Strategies for creating a more equitable and inclusive housing market
Why attend?
Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, or simply interested in the future of Charlottesville, this event is for you. Our panelists will provide a unique and informed perspective on the housing market and its impact on our community.
What to expect:
The event will begin with a welcome and introductions from the panelists. Following that, the moderator will lead a discussion on the topics listed above. There will also be time for questions from the audience.
We hope to see you at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center on November 9th for a lively and informative discussion about housing in Charlottesville.
Use this LINK to register to attend.
Can I Talk to You C-Ville is generously supported by funding from the American Press Institute
ELECTION DAY!
ELECTION DAY!
Double-check your precinct location as it may have changed this year.
Park & Rec Tree Walk
Charlottesville Division of Parks and Recreation invites the public to an educational walk/discussion focusing on upcoming tree maintenance on the Downtown Mall trees. Discussion will focus on the overall health of the Downtown Mall Trees as well as observation of select trees that will endure pruning and advanced assessment.
Planning Commission Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers
605 East Main St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Or join via Zoom by registering HERE.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
eBike Demo Day
Are you interested in a climate-friendly, family-friendly way to replace short car rides? Have you heard about eBikes? Wondering what kind might be right for you? Join us for a fun afternoon with lots of eBikes owners you can talk to and eBikes you can take for short test rides.
Everyone is invited. Registration is encouraged so we can let you know of any updates (like a rain date)—and, so we'll know how many snacks to bring.
Presented by the Charlottesville eBike Lending Library and Livable Cville.
City Council Work Session
CitySpace - Large Conference Room
100 Fifth St NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Or join via Zoom by registering HERE.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
City Council Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers
605 East Main St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Or join via Zoom by registering HERE.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
City Council Work Session
CitySpace - Large Conference Room
100 Fifth St NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Or join via Zoom by registering HERE.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
EARLY VOTING
EARLY VOTING BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 22ND at the Registrar's Office until NOVEMBER 4TH, open Monday-Wednesday and Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Thursdays open until 7:00pm.
SATURDAY voting on OCTOBER 28TH and NOVEMBER 4TH from 8:30am-5:00pm.
You can vote IN PERSON or DROP A BALLOT OFF in the dropbox located outside the Registrar office.
Livable Cville Webinar: Safe Routes to School: Updates for the New Year
Public School Matters presented by Livable Cville with Charlottesville United for Public Education (CUPE)
This webinar will feature Ben Chambers, the City of Charlottesville's Transportation Manager, and Amanda Korman, Community Relations Liaison for Charlottesville City Schools. They will provide updates on the Safe Routes to School program for the 2023-24 school year and address audience questions.
Westhaven Community Day
Each year PHAR hosts annual “Community Days” for at least one of our sites. These Community Days are an opportunity for residents to collect in the name of community, joy and celebration! The first community day was held at Westhaven in 1998.