Good morning, Charlottesville.

Virginia Discovery Museum is beginning its search for a new executive director after longtime leader Janine Dozier announces her retirement in September.

Under Dozier's leadership, the museum saw expansion and increased visitor numbers on the Downtown Mall—solidifying its role as a key cultural resource.

ReLeaf Cville and the Darden School of Business found that preserving mature oaks near Kindlewood returned 25.8% over 25 years, outperforming average stock returns.

The study’s financial model shows that keeping trees increases property values & guides future development.

Veterans and active-duty service members attend a week-long UVA boot camp to experience college life and build skills for civilian careers.

Father and son Dennis and Justin Go join the Warrior-Scholar Project (which packs 75 hours of coursework into a few days) as they prepare for higher education.

On Wednesday, June 17, the U.S. Green Building Council honored UVA’s Edgar Shannon Library in Charlottesville for sustainable renovations that added 130,000 sqft and improved historic features, saving over 40% in energy costs and reducing water usage by 20% (recycling over 120 tons of material).

Chandra Hayes has been appointed acting superintendent for Albemarle County Public Schools today; she was previously the assistant superintendent for instruction.

A local nonprofit is paying students to learn tree planting and conservation through hands-on urban forestry lessons (a program designed to prepare future environmental leaders in Charlottesville).

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority hosted a public tour at the Crozet Water Treatment Plant today, where the facility (processing nearly one million gallons daily) outlined plans to upgrade its Granular Activated Carbon filtration amid rising drought concerns.

Virginia’s styrofoam ban will expand to include small businesses on July 1 — restaurants in our area must switch to eco-friendly cups as state law previously applied only to chain eateries, and local owner Jeff Hale noted wax cups do not keep milkshakes cold.

Bon Secours reopened its urgent care center on Seminole Trail Wednesday, June 17 (now operating under a new brand) as part of its plan to expand care in the area.

The clinic, formerly Med Express Urgent Care, offers walk-in visits, online reservations and extended hours.

Tammy Snyder was named CEO of the University Medical Center and will begin on Aug.

3, replacing interim CEO Kathy Baker. The experienced leader (with over 10 years in healthcare administration) plans to strengthen patient care and operational performance at the flagship hospital.

Dr. Scott Wagner and Kristi Norman (of Advanced Pain Management of Virginia) pledged $5 million to strengthen UVA football and men’s basketball programs while expanding scholarships for women’s sports.

The donation marks the largest gift in the men’s basketball enhancement fund and one of the biggest for football.

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.

Shawn Mullins Concert

8 p.m. — The Southern Café & Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of melodic storytelling with Shawn Mullins in a cozy venue.