Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of June.
Good morning, Charlottesville.
Indivisible Charlottesville will host a community event on Sunday that starts with a potluck at Belmont Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and moves to Firefly Restaurant and Game Room for a First Amendment concert watch party at 7:30 p.m. — highlighting voter education and local civic engagement.
The Miss Cville Juneteenth Pageant takes place today at Portico Church to help young girls build confidence while celebrating Black history and culture (a program created to empower participants to embrace their identities).
Tickets can be purchased online.
Retail sales tax revenue in the region increased by nearly 9% in the first quarter, with almost $1.5 million more collected than last year.
Louisa County saw a 20% jump while Charlottesville's revenue rose over 13% — a sign of strong local spending.
Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards has opened registration for a Fall Training Class running from Aug.
4 to Nov. 14 that offers a mix of in-person and online courses to help volunteers care for local trees and boost environmental education in the area.
UVA Health warns that higher temperatures in Central Virginia are causing more emergency room visits for heat problems in young children, older adults and those with health issues.
Doctors urge residents to drink water and take breaks in the shade today to help prevent heat exhaustion and stroke.
Several Charlottesville venues are preparing to host World Cup watch parties for the tournament's opening matches — following Friday's turnout at Downtown Mall, fans can gather at local spots later this week to cheer on the games.
Sounds of Summer Concert
6-8 p.m. — Tonsler Recreation Center — Free entry — Kick off summer with live music from the 100 Proof Go Go Band and tasty treats from Carnelos Burritos.
Life Hacks for Distracted Brains
5:30-8 p.m. — Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville — Ticketed event — Explore research-based strategies to manage distractions in our busy lives.
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