Category: Crozet

Posted on

The Crozet Library’s impact on Downtown

Let’s hope that the new Library (more on the plans here) has some of the impacts that Jim Bacon details after his recent visit to two different library settings –

The (Shirlington) library also contributes to the vision of a community where things are happening 24/7. “We have a regular flow of traffic on the streets during the weekday but especially during early evening and the weekends,” says director Susan McCarthy. Many of the visitors arrive on foot. “Most of our traffic is through the front door,” not from the parking deck connected to the side door. “We have a lot of people who come over from the offices during the day, checking out a book for the weekend or using the wireless.”
…
Five years ago, libraries were struggling for identity. Who needed them when vast repositories of knowledge were available online, Amazon.com was delivering books to your doorstep, and Google was digitizing thousands of books for access over the Internet? By redefining themselves in an increasingly depersonalized society as community crossroads where real, live people come together and interact, they have emerged as relevant as ever.

Technorati Tags:

Posted on

Ann Mallek in Crozet

For two weeks in a row, I’ve noticed candidate for the Board of Supervisors, Ann Mallek, hanging out in The Square in Downtown Crozet. Apparently she’s been going door-to-door talking to the voters for some time now.

It’s nice to see a candidate meeting with, and listening to, those whom she hopes to serve.

Next time I’ll be prepared with a pen and notepad.

This year’s election is going to be very important. Stay informed at Charlottesville Tomorrow’s Election Watch – or just stop by and talk to her the next time she’s in the Square.

Technorati Tags: , ,

Posted on

Starr Hill’s tasting room to open on 21 July

Mark your calendars. They make good beer. It’s really that simple. And they’re local, which is an argument for sustainability. Do your part for the environment and drink Starr Hill Beer.

Starr Hill Beer ad - courtesy of the Crozet Gazette

This blog normally doesn’t shill for commercial entities, but this is an occasion for a now-local company to further its contribution to the Crozet community.  I do wonder if the Charlottesville rickshaw company, Happy Rickshaw, might consider a franchise in Crozet.

*the above ad is from this month’s Crozet Gazette.

Technorati Tags: ,

Posted on

Congratulations, Crozet

On the fireworks.

Driving home seeing people setting up their chairs in the parking lot of the Great Valu, hearing the cheers from Crozet Park (I watched the fireworks from our bedroom, as my younger daughter wanted to stay inside) and seeing my neighbors having backyard parties to celebrate Independence Day (on 30 June), it was clear that the Fireworks were a success.

Those who came together and raised the money for the Fireworks in Crozet – the Downtown Crozet Association, the Crozet Gazette, the many businesses, the community bake sale … should be proud.

What would Independence Day in Crozet be without the Fireworks and the Fireman’s Festival?

Well done, Crozet.

Track how we got here at Technorati.

If you happen to have any photos of the fireworks, please email me or post them to flickr and tag them with “Crozet”.

Just a note: For those who didn’t donate anything, don’t worry – they still need money for next year’s fireworks, so don’t hesitate to send a few bucks their way. 🙂

Technorati Tags: , ,

Posted on

Excellent (local) review of Evan Almighty

In the Cave of Wonder.

Taken all together, this film wasn’t just made in Crozet, one could say that the film was about it. Best of all, it isn’t just a film about the environment, but it also shows the cost that the suburban lifestyle has on families. Ultimately, by linking family, faith and the environment together the movie makes a compelling argument that forces us to challenge our own lifestyle.

Your thoughts?

Technorati Tags: ,

Posted on

Fireworks in Crozet – almost here!

In ten days, Crozetians will witness the first fireworks not funded by the Fire Department. For the past few months, the Crozet community has been very busy working to raise five thousand dollars to pay for the fireworks. Folks, this needs to be a community effort. Several businesses and private individuals have stepped to the plate and given their part.

A disappointing discovery has been that very few Crozetians have donated anything at all. Personally, I got involved in the fundraising efforts because I felt it was disappointing that our community wouldn’t continue the tradition. One of the things that makes Crozet somewhat special is the community.

Now is the time to give. The Crozet Volunteer Fireman’s Summer Fest and the Fireworks are right around the corner!

Downtown Crozet Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 124
Crozet, Virginia 22932

If you work for a local company, ask them to give a few bucks. Maybe they’ll match your donation. How hard is it to give 10 bucks? Twenty-five?

Next year, we’ll have an online donation system to make things easier.

note: I despise writing posts admonishing the public, but this is something the entire community really should get behind and support. Note also the Crozet Gazette’s editorial in June’s issue.

Technorati Tags: , ,