Good morning, Charlottesville.

The sixth annual Jackfest took place last Sunday at Foxfield to support 18 families with children at UVA Children's and the Ronald McDonald House, as nearly 2,000 community members gathered for free relay races to honor the Callahan family's experience.

James Monroe Trails invites dog owners to a free day out on the trails (dogs must stay leashed and owners must clean up) on Sunday, Nov.

15 at Highland Rustic Trails.

The Virginia Film Festival returns for its 39th year and is set to run for five days with films and special events in Charlottesville.

The Albemarle County School Board will review supervisors’ recommendations on reporting procedures, training, and records management at an Oct.

22 work session following a resolution aimed at enhancing safety, transparency, and crisis management. The board met with state education officials and plans further discussion in November.

Charlottesville’s new zoning ordinance encourages luxury student housing in historic 10th and Page and Fifeville neighborhoods — prompting concerns over affordable housing and local heritage.

Councilor Michael Payne and residents ask City Council to amend the rules to better protect the area.

On Sunday, hundreds participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital to support research and awareness.

The fundraiser reached 85% of its $250,000 goal as teams + volunteers boosted funds and knowledge for Alzheimer’s care.

UVA Health’s telehealth program is nearing 1,000,000 appointments over its 31-year history — a milestone that shows its growing effort to provide remote care for community members.

The Jefferson Area Board on Aging (JABA) offers free Medicare counseling today in Charlottesville to help residents understand plan changes coming in 2027.

Seventy volunteer counselors, who helped save almost $5 million last year, are available by appointment.

Virginia basketball is set to open its season ranked No. 9 in the AP preseason poll released Monday; the team, one of four ACC squads in the top 15, will play a final exhibition Thursday at Villanova and then host Drexel on Nov.

3 (the poll highlights rising talent).