County of Albemarle

Military-Affiliated Families: JOIN US for some fun this Sunday, September 22 at Albemarle County’s Walnut Creek Park at the 8th annual Seas the Day Veterans’ outdoor day, hosted by the West Point Society of Monticello! Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cville-seas-the-day-2024-registration-871489637967.

Enjoy this FREE family-friendly event featuring fishing, music, a picnic catered by Mission BBQ, and representatives from local veteran’s support organizations. Hope to see you there from 12-3 pm!

CVille Seas the Day 2024 2024 Seas the Day event! FREE event for all veterans, active-duty military of all Services, active/inactive Reserve and Guard & families.

As we seek to create a space for equity & inclusion throughout Albemarle County, this month in particular highlights the history, culture, and collective achievements that members of the Hispanic & Latino community have greatly contributed to this nation. Let’s all reflect, honor, and participate in this Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month of celebration (from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15). This weekend on Saturday 21 2024, come engage with staff from the County at the annual Cville Sabroso event and we hope to see you there!

Learn more about Sin Barreras VA’s Latinx Festival, Cville Sabroso >> sinbarrerascville.org/cville-sabroso.

Here's the radio ad that's been playing on Charlottesville stations owned by Charlottesville Radio Group: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14fM0_7alysqyf4xu2BoLCAjewd9GvhPT/view . They did a really really nice job on this recording! If you listen to this (English only, sorry!) you'll definitely want to come down Saturday 1-10pm and have fun... and you won't be disappointed, Cville Sabroso 2024 will be the biggest and best Cville Sabroso ever (now at Ting Pavilion on the Charlottesville Downtown Mall). Tickets are available through Thursday here https://shorturl.at/QTyeA , after that you can buy them at Ting on Saturday. "Nos vemos allí" -- we'll see you there!

Aquí está el anuncio de radio que se ha estado reproduciendo en las estaciones de Charlottesville propiedad de Charlottesville Radio Group: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14fM0_7alysqyf4xu2BoLCAjewd9GvhPT/view . Hicieron un muy buen trabajo en esta grabación. Si escuchas esto (¡solo en inglés, lo siento!) definitivamente querrás venir el sábado de 1 a 10 p. m. y divertirte... y no te decepcionarás, Cville Sabroso 2024 será el Cville Sabroso más grande y mejor de todos los tiempos (ahora en Ting Pavilion en el Charlottesville Downtown Mall). Las entradas están disponibles hasta el jueves aquí https://shorturl.at/eSjOO , luego puedes comprarlas en Ting el sábado. ¡Nos vemos allí!

Did you know that you have three different options to cast your vote in the 2024 November General Election? You can vote by mail, early-in person, or at your polling place on Election Day.

Be sure to register by Tuesday, October 15. You can check on your status here: https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

Friday, September 13 is the start of Welcoming Greater Charlottesville's Welcoming Week (September 13-22, 2024). This annual celebration of our community's diverse residents takes place each September. It includes 20+ events such as film screenings, health screenings, poetry readings, celebrations/festivals of various cultures, children’s programs, cooking lessons, panel discussions and more.

Learn more from our partners at Welcoming Greater Charlottesville and view other Welcoming Week 2024 (September 13-22) events happening now and in the coming days. >>>https://www.wgcville.org/welcoming-week-2024.

starts today! We have a phenomenal line up of events to celebrate the welcoming season here in Charlottesville. Head over to our calendar to learn more! https://www.wgcville.org/welcoming-week-2024
International Rescue Committee in Charlottesville, Brooks Family YMCA, Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, Sin Barreras VA,

Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA) operates a limited household hazardous waste collection site at the Ivy Materials Utilization Center (MUC) location. This fall, upcoming 2024 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Bulky Waste Days for the residents of Albemarle County, City of Charlottesville and Town of Scottsville can bring specific hazardous waste items to the RSWA Ivy Materials Utilization Center, from 9 am - 2pm on Friday, September 20-Saturday, September 21.

Electronic Waste Collection Day (for residents of Albemarle County and City of Charlottesville only) at Ivy MUC is Saturday, September 14 from 9 am – 3-pm and requires pre-registration here >>> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/980073685777?aff=oddtdtcreator.

2024 Bulky Waste Amnesty Days will be held on the following Saturday dates from 8:30am-4pm, September 28, October 5, and October 12.

Learn more about which specific items are accepted for each date from our partners Albemarle County Service Authority or visit >>> https://www.rivanna.org/hhw/. Amnesty Days are available only to residents of Albemarle County, Charlottesville and Town of Scottsville.

Do you need to safely dispose of hazardous waste or household items? Fear not: Rivanna Authorities (RWSA) will host its fall Special Collections Events at the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center (4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903). ♻

Dates/times are as follows:
🔋 Electronic Waste: Saturday, September 14, 2024, 9am- 3pm
⚠ Household Hazardous Waste: Friday, September 20, 2024, 9am-3pm and Saturday, September 21, 2024 9am-3pm
🪑 Furniture/Mattresses: Saturday, September 28, 2024, 8:30am-4pm
🔩 Appliances: Saturday, October 5, 2024, 8:30am-4pm
🚗 Tires (Max. 12): Saturday, October 12, 2024, 8:30am-4pm

For additional information, please contact Betsy Nemeth at 434-977-2970 (ext.111).

Coming Soon: Join us for the 2024 ACPR Fall Festival and celebrate the fall with flair. Save the date, October 12, 2024!

🎃 Free Trunk or Treat & Games from 4:30-6 pm 🎃 Halloween Skate Night and Prize Raffle from 6-8 pm* (*$5 pp to skate 🛼; $2 pp to attend; Parents with child are FREE. Cash only at the door.)

🍂 Bring your family, friends, and celebrate the season with us at the Greenwood Community Center, in Crozet! Enjoy an evening filled with music, games, a prize raffle between 6-8 pm, and so much more. Costumes are encouraged, and don't miss the chance to Touch-a-Truck from Albemarle County Fire Rescue’s fleet! Parents/guardians are required to always be present with their child(ren).

📅 No registration is required. Visit our Facebook event page > https://www.facebook.com/events/1197648734879384 for updates or to let us know you're coming. Let’s make this fall unforgettable together. Hope to see you there! 🍂✨

Parks and Recreation: 2024 Fall Festival | County Calendar | Albemarle County, VA Parks and Recreation is hosting Fall Festival at Greenwood Community Center, in Crozet on Saturday, October 12. The free Trunk or Treat & Games is from 4:30-6 pm and there is a cost for the Halloween Skate Night and Prize Raffle that takes place from 6-8 pm for $5 per person to skate; $2 per person...

Military-affiliated families: 2024 Seas the Day Veterans’ Outdoor Day will take place at Walnut Creek Park on Sunday, September 22, from 12 pm -3 pm. This is a great event for military-affiliated families hosted by the West Point Society of Monticello, who partnered with Albemarle County Parks and Recreation to sponsor the event.

Outdoor activities at the event will include water activities, spin and fly-fishing instruction, a bounce house, games for children, demonstrations, a 'Touch the Truck' display, and local business organizations that support and provide opportunities to veterans will be on-site. County staff will also be on-site with outreach materials and more community resources!

The event will also feature a picnic catered by Mission BBQ, live music and raffles for gift cards. Seas the Day provides an opportunity to come together, celebrate and seas the day. Registration is required to attend. To learn more and register online >>> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cville-seas-the-day-2024-registration-871489637967.

CVille Seas the Day 2024 2024 Seas the Day event! FREE event for all veterans, active-duty military of all Services, active/inactive Reserve and Guard & families.

Albemarle County offices will be closed today, Monday, September 2, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Public safety departments will operate as usual. Offices will reopen Tuesday, September 3, 2024 on a regular schedule.

🏊‍♀️🌅 Dive into summer one last time! This weekend is your final chance to splash, relax, and enjoy the lake before it’s time to say goodbye for the season. Bring your friends, family, and floaties for an epic end-of-season celebration! Cool down with us. 😎 🎉

>>> Summer Swim Hours Update:
-Chris Greene Lake Park and Mint Springs Valley Park swimming beaches will be open for summer swim, Saturday, August 31 - Monday, September 2 from 10 am - 6 pm. Chris Greene and Mint Springs lakes will be open on Monday for Labor Day from 10 am – 6 pm.

⚠Reminder for Walnut Creek Park swimming beach: Due to staffing, Walnut Creek swimming beach will be closed for the remainder of swim season and will not be open for swimming. Walnut Creek Park will still be open with no entry fees, but the swimming beaches there will be closed. The Walnut Creek swimming beach will NOT be open on September 2, Labor Day.

Fees for Albemarle County residents are $3 for adults, $2 for children (ages 4-12), and free for swimmers under 4 and over 62. Fees for non-Albemarle County residents are $5 for adults, $3 for children (ages 4-12), and free for swimmers under 4. All fees are cash or check only. Come on out and enjoy the last weekend of summer swim with us! ⛱️☀️

🛟Chris Greene Lake Park and Mint Springs Valley Park swimming beaches will be open for the remainder of summer swim season this Saturday and Sunday (August 24-25) from 10 am – 6pm and these swimming beaches will also be open, Saturday, August 31 - Monday, September 2 from 10 am-6 pm. Chris Greene and Mint Springs beaches will be open on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day from 10 am – 6 pm.

⚠️Walnut Creek Park swimming beach update: ⚠️ Due to staffing, Walnut Creek swimming beach will be closed for the remainder of swim season and will not be open for swimming. Walnut Creek Park will still be open, but the swimming beaches there will be closed. We appreciate our awesome community and hope you’ve had a great time enjoying the outside with us!

💲Fees for Albemarle County residents are $3 for adults, $2 for children (ages 4-12), and free for swimmers under 4 and over 62. Fees for non-Albemarle County residents are $5 for adults, $3 for children (ages 4-12), and free for swimmers under 4. All fees are cash or check only. 😎⛱️☀️

We're excited to announce a partnership between Albemarle County and Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. to revitalize the former Sears site at Fashion Square Mall. This public-private collaboration is a key step in our long-term vision for the Rio29 area, transforming it into a vibrant urban hub.

Together, we're investing in our community's future, with Home Depot bringing over $26 million in redevelopment and new job opportunities. Plus, this partnership ensures important infrastructure improvements like the Hillsdale Drive realignment, with Home Depot committing to transfer the necessary right of way.

🔗 Learn more at https://www.albemarle.org/Home/Components/News/News/933/1681

🌊 Dive into Some Summer Fun at one of our Swimming Beaches 🌞💦

Hey everyone! 🌟 Looking to beat the heat this summer? Join us at one at one of our swimming beaches at Chris Greene Lake Park, Walnut Creek Park or Mint Springs Valley Park for a splashing good time! Whether you want to swim or just want to lounge by the water, there's something for everyone:

🏊‍♂️ Cool waters perfect for swimming
🛟Lifeguards on duty, to keep everyone safe
🌳 Scenic nearby trails for a leisurely stroll
🌅 Breathtaking views of our beautiful county
🛶Kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals at Walnut creek and Chris Greene

We’re open this summer 7 days a week, from 10 am to 6 pm - through August 18. After August 18, we will transition to being open only on weekends until Labor Day, September 2.

What are you waiting for? Bring your friends, family, swimsuits, sunscreen, and a sense of adventure! Tag your friends and let's make this summer unforgettable. See you there! 😎👙☀️

On Saturday, August 17, we'll be participating in the Soul of Cville from 3-8 pm, which is a free event with family festivities, recognizing black culture in City of Charlottesville/Albemarle County that invites you to come and to get to know your neighbors, engage in arts, culture and activities and open for all to attend, it’s a great opportunity that invites local partners/businesses in connection to the event mission. Come engage with staff from the County and we hope to see you there!

Learn more about the Soul of Cville >>https://www.ixartpark.org/soul-of-cville

🔔Mint Springs Valley Park and Swimming Beach Will Resume Normal Operating Hours on August 14🔔

Repairs have been completed on the culvert pipe and pavement at the main entrance to Mint Springs Valley Park. Normal operating hours for the park will resume on Wednesday, August 14 from 7 am to dark.

Normal operating hours for the Mint Springs Valley Park swimming beach will also resume tomorrow on August 14, 7-days a week from 10 am – 6 pm - through August 18. After August 18, we will transition all swimming beaches to being open only on weekends until Labor Day, September 2. View additional information on fees and more >>> https://www.albemarle.org/government/parks-recreation/parks/swimming.

Thank you for your patience.

Chris Greene Lake Park and Walnut Creek Park swimming beaches are now open and available for swimming 7 days a week, from 10 am to 6 pm - through August 18. After August 18, we will transition to being open only on weekends until Labor Day, September 2. View additional information on fees and more >>> https://www.albemarle.org/government/parks-recreation/parks/swimming.

⭐ As a reminder, Mint Springs Valley Park will be closed until further notice due to a failed culvert pipe breaking through pavement at the main entrance at the park. No park entry is permitted at Mint Springs Valley Park at this time and we appreciate your cooperation. ⭐

UPDATE 8/13/2024:

Mint Springs Valley Park and Swimming Beach Will Resume Normal Operating Hours on August 14

Repairs have been completed on the culvert pipe and pavement at the main entrance to Mint Springs Valley Park. Normal operating hours for the park will resume on Wednesday, August 14 from 7 am to dark.

Normal operating hours for the Mint Springs Valley Park swimming beach will also resume tomorrow on August 14, 7-days a week from 10 am – 6 pm - through August 18. After August 18, we will transition all swimming beaches to being open only on weekends until Labor Day, September 2.

Thank you for your patience!
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Mint Springs Valley Park will be closed until further notice due to a failed culvert breaking through pavement at the main entrance of the park. No park entry is permitted at this time.

As a reminder, all swimming beaches at Albemarle County Parks are closed on August 9 due to inclement weather.