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Charlottesville
Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Indivisible Charlottesville has launched the monthly Dine to Donate series with local restaurants — a day of giving designed to support community projects. The initiative will see eateries hosting the event on a rotating schedule. 29 News
- ➤ Toy Lift’s donation drive wrapped up Saturday (Dec. 6), but organizers say they still need donations and volunteers to support their ongoing efforts. CBS 19 News
- ➤ On Dec. 6, Charlottesville hosted the 'Stuff the Truck' drive that boosted the Marine Corps Toys for Tots effort by collecting donations to support families during the holiday season. 29 News
- ➤ On December 6, churches gathered at Abundant Life Ministries to distribute coats and hot meals to about 50 families; volunteers from Portico Church — the drive's organizer — worked alongside groups such as Great Outdoor Provision Co. and The Point to offer warmth and festive decor. 29 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The annual Lighting of the Lawn event will take place in early December with a dazzling themed light show on the Rotunda and pavilions. Six student members of the Lighting Committee have planned the programming that syncs lights with a mix of pop songs. The Cavalier Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University labs are dealing with frozen grant funds and delayed reviews after federal funding cuts (including a $60 million reduction) that have forced researchers to postpone recruiting new graduate students and rely on internal funds to keep projects moving. Faculty say the funding uncertainty is straining lab work. The Cavalier Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the U.Va. Health System Board reviewed Q1 fiscal 2026 results as CFO Stephanie Schnittger reported an operating margin of 55 million dollars versus the expected 3 million dollars and Professor Jonathan Lindner shared updates on heart research. The board will reconvene in March. The Cavalier Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia lost to Duke in overtime at the ACC championship game on Saturday, Dec. 6 in Charlotte (Duke won 27-20), and coach Tony Elliott said his team showed the heart of a champion despite the loss. 29 News
- ➤ Virginia Cavaliers recorded their 1,000th win with an 81-55 victory over Boston College on Sunday in Chestnut Hill (Mass.) as key players helped the team rebound from a tough loss to Vanderbilt; they will face Howard Wednesday and Winthrop on Dec. 20 at John Paul Jones Arena. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ Virginia accepted its bowl game invitation for its first appearance since 2019 after the ACC Championship loss. The team will play 25th-ranked Missouri in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 27. 29 News
- ➤ The Cavaliers began their indoor track season this week with meets in Boston and Lynchburg. Senior Gary Martin set a Virginia 5k record (13:05.57) in a photo finish while promising freshman performances boost the team's outlook, and the squad will next compete on Jan. 16 at the Virginia Tech Invitational. The Cavalier Daily
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze
7:30-9:00 p.m. — John Paul Jones Arena — Family-friendly event — Experience a dazzling holiday spectacular filled with breathtaking performances.
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Ramona & The Holy Smokes with Hannah Juanita
7-9 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy a lively Honky Tonk Night with great music from local talents.
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Shakey Graves Solo Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Tickets available — Experience the unique musical journey of Shakey Graves up close and personal.
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Rebirth Brass Band Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of the Rebirth Brass Band, a New Orleans institution.
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Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn
7-11 p.m. — The Bebedero — Check website for cost — Experience wild Gypsy Rumba guitars fused with Latin and Cuban influences in an evening of dynamic performances.
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New Year's Eve Dining Experience
New Year's Eve 2025 — 4:00 p.m. onwards — Hamiltons' at First & Main — $95 per person — Enjoy a luxurious four-course dinner crafted by Chef Hunter Harding with a toast to ring in 2026.
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