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Charlottesville
eene Meadow r G s Farm A Traditional Christmas Experience
Holiday Market
Less than 30 minutes from Charlottesville!
& cut:
White Pine White Spruce Canaan Fir
fresh pre-cut
Frazer Fir Concolor Fir
plus wreaths • swags garland •centerpieces
located at Water St. & South St.
Open the Friday after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve
Visit the Christmas Shop to help outfit your perfect tree. Visit the lambs & calves in our Petting Zoo while enjoying a complimentary cup of hot cocoa or cider, a candy cane and coloring book.
Fri., Sat., Sun. 10 am - 5 pm
434.990.1999
www.greenemeadowsfarm.com
ind the F perfect tree! All Virginia Fresh Cut Fraser Fir & White Pine Wreaths Roping
Sponsored by the City of Charlottesville Parks & recreation...
Creating lifetime experiences!
970-3260
www.charlottesville.org 24
November 2013
17th Annual 5K Run for Shelter November 2, 8am at the Downtown Mall This annual run in downtown Charlottesville benefits the Shelter for Help in Emergency. Walkers are welcome! shelterforhelpinemergency.org 963-4676
Heart Walk
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Saturdays 8am-1pm, Nov 30-dec 21
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
1st batch of trees arrive Thanksgiving Week
November 2, 9:30am at UVA Research Park This family-friendly walk is designed to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living. charlottesvilleheartwalk.org
UVA Football
November 2 & 30, time TBA at UVA’s Scott Stadium Cheer on our ‘Hoos at home as they take on Clemson (Nov. 2) and Virginia Tech (Nov. 30). virginiasports.com
ATA Board Break-A-Thon
November 9, 11am-1pm at ATA Leadership Martial Arts The festivities include food, games, prizes, face painting, demonstrations and board breaking. ataleadershipma.com 973-3000
Fee Free Days at Shenandoah National Park
November 9-11 at Shenandoah National Park Enjoy the park without having to pay an entrance fee in observance of Veterans Day weekend. nps.gov 540-999-3500
LEARNING FUN Toddler Time with Monticello
November 1, 8, 15 & 22, 9:30-10am at Monticello In this series, join toddlers and their adult companions for story time, crafts and special activities. monticello.org 984-9880
Paperback Party!
November 2, 2pm at Central Library Bring a gently used paperback to donate and enjoy crafts, prizes, storytime, dancing and cake. jmrl.org 979-7151
Magic Pots & Recycled Bottles
Go where the growing’s good afton mountain
amFOG
Farm • Orchard • Greenhouse
9264 Critzer Shop Road 540-456-7100 Find us in the beautiful Rockfish Valley of Afton, VA. 20 minutes West of Charlottesville. On the right just before Blue Mountain Brewery
November 4, 2-3pm at Central Library From paper towel rolls to glitzy bangles! Learn how to make treasure out of trash with Kathleen Jacobs. jmrl.org 979-7151
Civil War Trail & Farm Walking Tour
November 16, 2pm at Montpelier, Orange Carve a path through archaeological remains of a Confederate camp to a reconstructed camp street. Conclude at the Gilmore cabin and farm. montpelier.org 540-672-2728