Good morning, Charlottesville.

Albemarle County Fire Rescue is hosting Fire Prevention Week to help residents learn safe practices with lithium-ion batteries and meet local firefighters.

The events will conclude with a grand finale at Hollymead Town Center Saturday.

Cultivate Charlottesville is hosting a free market pop-up—offering fresh produce and activities for kids—for families in public or subsidized housing at Booker T.

Washington Park from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Prolyfyck Run Crew’s fall pantry restock returns after Hillside Schools’ annual fall haul led the effort, offering emergency food and hygiene items to local families.

Drop-offs are accepted at weekly run-walks, Jbird Coffee Supply, Hillside School, and Studio IX (helping those without transport).

Dr. Beth Costa returned to Monticello High School on Monday after being on leave since Sept.

28, and students voiced their support. Acting superintendent Dr. Chandra Hayes said families were notified amid ongoing investigations and stressed the leave did not imply wrongdoing.

Charlottesville City Schools got national recognition from Niche as it ranked 28th most diverse district nationally and earned the top diversity spot in Virginia among 130 districts.

The rating comes as part of the 2027 school rankings.

The University Inter-Sorority Council is proposing a new sorority chapter to join the 2027-28 recruitment cycle to better handle large pledge classes.

Representatives have not yet chosen which chapter will be added and are proceeding with an extension vote to ease recruitment challenges.

The Charlottesville City School District was recognized in a national ranking that highlights its academic performance.

District officials said the rating reflects ongoing improvement efforts & will shape future education plans.

Residents in Charlottesville can join the free Quit Nicotine/Smoking Blue Ridge Program — a six-week Zoom course that began Sept.

23 and will run every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. until Oct. 28. Certified tobacco treatment specialist Scott Mein leads sessions on quitting smoking using diverse strategies.

More than 1,000 locals joined Walk to End Alzheimer's today to raise over $970,000 (nearly $1 million) for research, care, and support services; organizers say the event shows strong community commitment to health.