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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pollak Vineyards uses anti-frost candles to protect grape buds when temperatures drop below 32. Wine maker Benoit Pineau said the candles — made with beef tallow and palm oil with a cardboard wick — burn for eight hours and are reused after warm mornings. 29 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Albemarle County Schools has begun kindergarten registration and is accepting pre-K applications for 4-year-olds and for 3-year-olds with special needs; School Board Chair Kate Acuff said families of children who turn 5 by September 30 should register soon using one application that covers four programs—Special Ed, Title 1, Head Start, and Bright Stars—to set head counts for fall. Cville Right Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Activists held April's Climate Cafe to discuss how using solar power can help lower climate change. The Community Climate Collaborative led the event—local leaders said small choices in energy use can push fossil fuels out. 29 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Albemarle County school board chair Dr. Kate Acuff updated on budget challenges, early childhood program expansion, and growing school enrollment after a recent meeting. She said spending cuts may need to be made before a balanced budget will be adopted on May 8th (300 new students were added last year and more than 1,000 are expected over the next decade). Cville Right Now
- ➤ Albemarle County's Commonwealth Attorney Jim Hingeley said that George Pistolis will likely be the last person charged for the 2017 torch rally that changed our community. He said more charges may come if more names emerge—while his office is pleased with the eleven convictions reached after a long process. 29 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UVA Health is using Cytalux (a prescription medication that makes cancerous tissue glow under a special light) to help surgeons find small, hidden lung tumors. The new tool is used in operating rooms today and may improve outcomes for lung cancer patients. 29 News
- ➤ UVa President Jim Ryan apologized for dismissing staff who signed a letter of no confidence—he said his remarks were disrespectful after a $4 million investigation led to Health CEO Dr. Craig Kent’s resignation amid mounting concerns about the health system's leadership. The Daily Progress
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The annual Blue-White Virginia Spring football game kicks off today at noon at Scott Stadium—Fan Fest starts at 9:30 in the East Parking lot and admission is free. 3WV
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S.G. Goodman Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — John Paul Jones Arena — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of live music from S.G. Goodman in Charlottesville.
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Liberty Flames vs. Virginia Cavaliers Baseball
6 p.m. — Disharoon Park — Free entry — Witness an exciting collegiate baseball matchup between the Liberty Flames and Virginia Cavaliers.
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Crowdfunded Pitch Night
7-9 p.m. — The CODE Building — Donations welcome — Witness ten local entrepreneurs pitch innovative ideas to the community.
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Wine & Zen: Community Yoga and Meditation
1-3:15 p.m. — Eastwood Farm and Winery — Cost not specified — Unwind with yoga, meditation, and a sound bath amidst a scenic winery backdrop.
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Jefferson Cup Road Race & Cavalier Criterium
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Charlottesville, VA — Check website for entry fees — Experience thrilling racing on stunning courses featuring scenic hills and technical loops.
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Tom Tom Festival 3rd Annual Downtown Mall Block Party
5-11 p.m. — Downtown Mall — Free entry — Experience live music and community vibes at this vibrant annual celebration.
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University of Virginia Wind Ensemble Spring Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Hunter Smith Band Building — Free entry — Experience an evening of captivating performances by the Wind Ensemble.
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Georgetown Hoyas vs. Virginia Cavaliers Baseball
6 p.m. — Disharoon Park — Check local listings — Watch an exciting college baseball matchup between two renowned teams.
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Virginia Cavaliers vs. James Madison Dukes
6 p.m. — Disharoon Park — Cost info not available — Cheer on the Virginia Cavaliers as they take on the James Madison Dukes in this exciting matchup.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
12:30 PM – 6:30 PM — John Paul Jones Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in an action-packed live show.
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