Good morning, Charlottesville.

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation will host a ribbon cutting for a new modular restroom facility at Riverview Park Tuesday, July 28, to improve access for park and trail users.

The Parks and Recreation Department announced Splash Sundays returns to Washington Park Pool with a Free Swim Day on Sunday (July 26).

The annual event gives locals a chance to enjoy a refreshing outing.

A tomato festival will return to Charlottesville to highlight the summer tomato harvest from local farms (supporting migrant workers from Virginia's Eastern Shore).

Gas prices are rising across the region+ leaving drivers stressed at the pump and putting extra pressure on local businesses.

UVA launched a permanent search for a new provost as part of its new strategic plan for the 2026-27 academic year — the search committee, led by Gregory Fairchild, will begin work in early August under President Scott Beardsley’s initiative.

Elk Hill Charlottesville School and Family Center is expanding with a new $3.4 million campus that will add classrooms and boost student capacity.

The project will soon provide more learning space for local families.

Today, Zuke’s Dog Treats launches a campaign to match up to $25,000 in donations for Shenandoah National Park Trust (supporting trail work on Cedar Run and Whiteoak Canyon) as customers can donate via QR codes on select packages through year’s end.

ACPS will hold a school board meeting on Aug.

4 at 10 a.m. at the Albemarle County Office Building to discuss an independent third-party review following recent staff misconduct and resignations (community leaders have urged further investigation).

RWSA will conduct a controlled blast at Foxhaven Farm near Ragged Mountain today between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to break up rock for a new 36 inch water line installation (a key step in the Community Water Supply Plan).

The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority held a ribbon cutting for its new 16,800-sqft recycling baling facility at the Ivy Solid Waste and Recycling Center on Dick Woods Road.

The facility moves operations from an old leased site and will better handle the region’s growing recycling needs.

Six University of Virginia rowers will compete at the U23 World Rowing Championships — a major chance to gain international experience and represent their team well.

35th Chihamba Cultural Arts Festival

10 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Booker T. Washington Park — Free entry — Celebrate diverse cultural heritage with vibrant performances and artistic expressions.

Vincent Zorn Live Music

12-4 p.m. — Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards — Cost TBD — Enjoy award-winning wine and Latin guitar with stunning views.

The Masons Live Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Ticket information required — Experience live music in a vibrant setting.