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Hello Charlottesville! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: New airport nonstop, Disney’s frozen live onstage, and pollinator fun at the garden + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Growing creative presence: Maria Burke Interiors will move its design studios to Townside Shopping Center in Charlottesville, planning to occupy space by early fall and bring five employees, aiming to expand -- read the full story.
Sustainable public safety milestone: Charlottesville awarded its eighth LEED-certified project with Fire Station 1, featuring a 31kW solar array, high efficiency HVAC performing 51% better than baseline, and water use reduced by 35% -- read the full story.
More travel options ahead: Starting Sept. 24, Charlottesville-Albemarle Regional Airport will offer a daily United nonstop to Newark, giving locals another route to New York City. It follows American’s return of daily O’Hare service -- read the full story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local wood wizardry: Funk Brothers Furniture gives battered heirlooms a future and builds made-to-measure pieces that actually fit our quirky Charlottesville spaces. If your dining chair squeaks, your credenza needs a glow-up, or you’ve finally got a built-in idea, make them your move this week.
Kid-energy release valve: Between the climb-worthy play sets, splashy water play, shady nature trails, and a picnic shelter perfect for post-zoomies snacks, Greenleaf Park is the low-effort way to burn off kid energy. Pack a towel, let them soak, you sneak a quiet lap under the trees.
Comfort food, no fuss: When your brain says “pancakes” but your heart says “gyro,” Villa Diner answers with a sprawling, comfort-first menu, bottomless coffee energy, and portions that treat leftovers as a feature. Keep it in your weekly rotation when errands run long or brunch plans flop.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
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The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧘 Toddler Yoga & Movement Drop-In Program @ Virginia Discovery Museum | Wednesday (7/22) at 10:00 AM – This toddler yoga and movement drop-in blends mindfulness, stretching, games, and play to help tiny humans build stronger bodies and steadier moods. Led by Emily Pearcy, a certified children’s yoga teacher, it promises more giggles and breathing, less couch climbing, and fewer snack-time negotiations.
🚜 Farmers in the Park @ Pen Park | Wednesday (7/22) at 3:00 PM – Midweek sanity check, not a chore: a producer-only market with local farmers, great prepared eats, and handmade goods, supporting your neighbors. Stock up, then let the kids hit the playground, take a few swings at the batting cage, or sneak to the Meadowcreek range.
🎉 Jubilee Fest @ Jubilee Spine | Friday (7/24) at 2:00 PM – Whether you’re a longtime patient or just spine-curious, this Jubilee Spine new-chapter shindig is a block party with benefits. Live music, local vendors, family fun, and food truck. Plus talks on movement, pregnancy, and gut health with the Gut Girls, because learning counts as cardio.
🐝 Super Saturday at the Garden! – Pollinators @ Botanical Garden of the Piedmont | Saturday (7/25) at 8:00 AM – Summer Saturday roll call: bees, butterflies, birds, and you. Super Saturday at the Garden dives into pollinators with hands-on activities, guided walks, kid-friendly discovery, and live classical music, plus a buzz pollination lesson that proves nature’s toolkit is louder than your neighbor’s leaf blower.
🚗 2026 Hayden Days Car Show @ Mcintire Family Park Baseball Field | Saturday (7/25) at 9:00 AM – Dust off the polish and roll into the Hayden Days Car Show, where chrome, coffee, and lawn chairs reign. On-site registration keeps it easy, $25 gets you in, and the first 150 snag a dash plaque. Enter by the baseball field off Honeysuckle, obviously.
🚗 Cars for a Cause @ Charlottesville High School | Saturday (7/25) at 9:00 AM – Roll to Charlottesville High for the car show formerly known as the Apple Harvest Festival, now benefiting Ronald McDonald House. No pre-registration, just twenty bucks or three wishlist items, plenty of chrome, and a rain date the next day because Virginia weather.
🦇 [Paramount On Screen: The Lego Batman Movie [PG]](https://baselocal.com/va/charlottesville/events/#paramount-on-screen-the-lego-batman-movie-pg-880239) @ The Paramount Theater | Sunday (7/26) at 4:30 PM – Batman in bite-size bricks hits the Paramount, a PG romp where Will Arnett’s caped crusader battles The Joker, voiced by Zach Galifianakis, learns to play well with others, and lightens up. Less brooding, more brick-flinging snark, because saving Gotham is easier than finding a sitter.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Charlottesville report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 53%
A chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 81°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 5%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. This house is wildThis beautifully maintained all-brick split-foyer home sits on a prized 1.5-acre lot in Flordon with wooded views and lush landscaping. A stone patio, front fire pit, and bright sunroom set the stage for easy entertaining. Inside, the renovated kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, and finished lower level add style, comfort, and flexibility.
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