Good morning, Charlottesville.

Jaime Castro Martinez—a Crozet landscaper jailed after a March crash that injured an 80-year-old visitor—is set for a preliminary hearing on Aug.

28 while his lawyer says he would rather be deported than remain in jail.

UVa’s Starr Hill Pathways summer camp, now in its fourth year, helped Charlottesville and Albemarle County students learn about career paths such as vet tech—where a farrier and local experts taught horse care—and fields like multimedia, environmental science and performing arts at the Virginia Polo Center. The program also offered tutoring, mentoring and college tours to prepare students for life after high school.

Today, the American Red Cross hosts a blood drive at Dairy Market's Brick Cellar from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.—donors who use sponsor code Dairy Market can help keep the local blood supply steady as summer donations typically drop.

UVA Cancer Center research shows that mismatched blood stem cell transplants using cyclophosphamide can prevent deadly graft-versus-host disease—145 patients saw about 80% one-year survival, matching outcomes of fully matched transplants.

This breakthrough will enable more blood cancer patients to receive lifesaving treatment when a perfect donor match is not available.

Former UVA lacrosse star Connor Shellenberger returned to UVA as an assistant coach and will help develop attackmen & offensive midfielders with associate head coach Kevin Cassese, the university said Monday.

UVA junior infielder Henry Godbout, a second-team All-ACC selection, was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the second round of Sunday's MLB Draft—he is the eighth Cavalier drafted by the team, ending the season with a .309 average, eight home runs and 37 RBIs.

Tickets are on sale for the Foxfield Races steeplechase event on October 5 in Albemarle County—Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville will receive a portion of ticket proceeds with support from corporate sponsors.

Gates open at 9:30 a.m., and a vendor village, food trucks, and a children’s tent with free activities will start at 10 a.m.

Lukas Nelson Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience GRAMMY Award-winning artist Lukas Nelson deliver an unforgettable live performance.

David Wax Museum: Golden Hour

8 PM – 12 AM — Fry's Spring Beach Club — Cost info not provided — Experience the globally recognized sound of David Wax Museum live in Charlottesville.

Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn

7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free entry — Enjoy lively gipsy rumba music every Tuesday evening.

Virginia Wine & Oyster Celebration

5-8 p.m. — Eastwood Farm and Winery — Cost varies — Enjoy fresh oysters and live music by Matthew O'Donnell in a beautiful winery setting.

Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn

7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free admission — Enjoy lively gypsy rumba tunes every Tuesday evening.

Berto & Vincent - Wild Gypsy Rumba Night

7 p.m.-1 a.m. — The Bebedero — Cover charge applies — Experience wild Gypsy Rumba fused with Latin and Cuban rhythms as Berto & Vincent take the stage.

Cars & Coffee Charlottesville

8-10 a.m. — Barracks Road Shopping Center — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant display of diverse cars in a friendly atmosphere every first and third Saturday of the month.

Psi Games 2025

10 AM – 6 PM — Omni Charlottesville Hotel — Experience a day of mind-bending challenges and competitions.

Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn

7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free entry — Enjoy lively gypsy rumba music every Tuesday evening.

Wild Gypsy Rumba Night with Berto & Vincent

7 PM – 1 AM — The Bebedero — Free entry — Experience the electrifying fusion of Gypsy Rumba and Latin rhythms from talented musicians Berto & Vincent.