Good morning, Charlottesville.

Charlottesville Police Department has launched a Volunteer Corps to support non-enforcement community engagement - helping organize major events and strengthen neighborhood ties throughout the city.

The City of Charlottesville and ReadyKids are hosting a ribbon cutting for a new accessible playground on Sept.

25 in Charlottesville. The project was partially funded by a CDBG grant and community partners to boost local play opportunities.

Community members can join the free Justice Is Community Summit on Sept.

23-24 to learn about restorative justice; the two-day event features panels, speakers, food plus an art exhibit at The Point Church on Ridge St and The Jefferson School City Center and Carver Recreation Center.

Local water agencies invite K-12 students to participate in the Imagine a Day without Water art contest that offers cash prizes; the contest opened on Sept.

14 and runs until Oct. 26.

Local vendors will present proposals directly to city departments at a reverse vendor fair designed to reshape business outreach in Charlottesville.

The event aims to strengthen community collaboration and support local economic opportunities.

The Virginia Film Festival announced its newest lineup featuring films that honor local heritage — the event will take place later this year in Charlottesville.

106.1 The Corner celebrates 20 years today as Charlottesville’s alternative music station, having launched on Sept.

16, 2006 (with the song Everybody Wake Up by Dave Matthews Band) and remains committed to local artists and a vibrant music community.

Economist Neil Williamson (president of the Free Enterprise Forum) said Charlottesville’s economy remains strong despite statewide labor market strain, supported by general fund revenues exceeding projections ($80 million over projections).

Increased sales tax and tourism activity show high local consumer confidence.

Virginia’s general fund revenues are up over $80 million ahead of projections, and local economist Neil Williamson says shifts in jobs & rising tourism & increased sales tax revenues point to a strong Charlottesville economy despite state labor market strain.

Charlottesville City Schools moved all preschoolers to the new Early Learning Center in the former Walker Upper Elementary School.

Teachers say that after a month, kids are building friendships + developing independent skills in a space designed for their age.

Community members gathered at Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Sunday for the U Ask, U.Va.

Answers series where Dr. Sarah Flowers shared research on genetic risk and metabolism in Alzheimer’s disease (detailing early detection and benfotiamine trials). The next session featuring Bryan Berger is scheduled for Oct. 11.