Events in Central Virginia This Weekend (Jan. 10-13, 2008)

From the NBC29 calendar:

- Eli Cook Band presents Jimi Hendrix Classic Works Concert, Saturday, doors open 7pm, concert begins at 8pm. Four County Players/Barboursville Comm. Ctr, $15/person.

At Albemarle Family's calendar:

- Rivanna Trails Foundation Saturday Workshops. Volunteer to come out to help with trail maintenance. Great for older kids or the whole family. Tools provided, but bring shears or clippers if you have them. Large groups please call in advance. Saturday 9am to 12pm. $free.

On The Hook's calendar:

- Macbeth: Something wicked this way comes! In Staunton. Thursday 7:30pm preview performance is pay what you will. Friday Stay after to chat with the cast and crew. Blackfriars Playhouse. 10 S. Market St., Staunton.

- Hike in the Mountains with the Outdoor Adventure Social Club. $5 with club membership. Saturday 9am. Starbucks at Pantops.

- The Old Michie Theatre presents a marionette puppet show of the classic fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin. Saturday: 11am, 2pm & 4pm. $5.

- "War Made Easy": This film questions the necessity of the multitude of wars occurring under many U.S. Presidents since World War II. Sunday 2:20-4:30pm, free. Charlottesville Senior Center.

At the Louisa Arts Center:

- Jennifer Kirkland & Bert Carlson concert. Dynamic duo featuring guitar wizardry and luscious vocals performing musical theatre songs, American popular music, jazz standards and blues.
They provide an engaging, entertaining musical experience. Sunday, 2:00- 3:30 pm (with short intermission). Tickets: $15.00

From the Virginia Is For Lovers calendar:

- Ann Cheeks & Jean Sampson Women's Playshop - Wintergreen - Friday-Sunday, Jan 11-13 - This Playshop (not workshop) is all about having fun and getting away from the real world for a little while. Jean and Ann will provide all materials and help you create your very own personal mask, “magic wands” and wild woman earrings – with quick, silly writing exercises thrown into the mix.

Have fun!

Karen
www.move2va.com

Affordable Housing In Albemarle County

Affordable housing... yes, we need it in Albemarle County instead of everyone moving to Lake Monticello. Thanks Albemarle County and others for assisting with this critical issue!

Read more in this article I found on NBC29 HomePlace 12/17/07:

Affordable Housing Dream Realized in Albemarle County

It took three years, but Albemarle County is now celebrating some new housing. The first homes built to a new policy requiring affordable housing are done and families have moved in.

In 2004, the board of supervisors approved a policy requiring 15 percent of all new development to meet affordable housing guidelines. The Avon Park Townhomes sold for $175,000.

C & F Mortgage's Bill Hamrick says there's hope for first time homebuyers. "Never think that you can't buy a house," he said. "I was amazed once I got into this just how much money there is out there."

More than 1,000 affordable housing units are in the works for the community.

Karen
www.move2va.com