Good morning, Charlottesville.

The Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards, Virginia Department of Forestry, and Charlottesville Parks and Recreation held an Arbor Day celebration at Tall Oaks Elementary School last Friday as they unveiled a landmark plaque honoring a 72-year-old bur oak that stands behind the school.

The Strength Initiative will introduce women to strength training using its squat rack during the upcoming Tom Tom Festival at Downtown Mall (a local community hub).

Charlottesville City Schools approved a $1,500 retention bonus for teachers and staff this week + officials noted that local salaries exceed state averages to keep experienced educators on the job.

Van Yahres Tree Company in partnership with ReLeaf Cville revisits trees in the Woolen Mills neighborhood (from a 2024 initiative that planted 90 new trees at no cost) to prune branches and check their health, helping them thrive for local homeowners.

UVA Health and ACPD are hosting drug take-back events today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at multiple local spots, including the lane outside the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center and four ACPD locations (Wegmans, Sentara Martha Jefferson, Sentara Forest Lakes, and Crozet Family Medicine).

BrightStar Care of Charlottesville and American Legion Post 74 are helping local veterans access benefits by guiding them through complex paperwork—Gerald Lafon and Geoff Foster will tour community facilities to ensure that service-connected conditions qualify for disability payments and healthcare coverage.

UVA Health is adopting new technology — designed to improve how donor organs are stored before transplant.

The Transplant Center expects the innovation to boost care in Charlottesville.

A UVA Health nurse donated part of her liver to baby Clara—a non-directed transplant that saved the infant's life—after not matching a friend’s child; she later met Clara and formed a lifelong bond following a successful surgery.

Real Estate Investor Event

Connect with local real estate investors and professionals for practical insights, candid discussion, and high value networking over refreshments. Hear from experienced investors, engage in live Q&A, and walk away with actionable strategies you can apply immediately.

Real Estate Investor Event

Connect with local real estate investors and professionals for practical insights, candid discussion, and high value networking over refreshments. Hear from experienced investors, engage in live Q&A, and walk away with actionable strategies you can apply immediately.

Soulja Boy Live in Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Jefferson Theater — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience the iconic Soulja Boy performing his hit tracks that shaped digital music.

NAGT Eastern Section Annual Meeting 2026

5-8:30 p.m. — Piedmont Virginia Community College — Registration fees apply — Engage in workshops and field trips exploring geology in the beautiful Blue Ridge region.

Storytime at the Garden

10:00 – 10:45 a.m. — Botanical Garden of the Piedmont — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful storytelling session in a beautiful garden setting.