Weekly Activities - Feb. 12-18, 2024
Weekly Activities Newsletter Update
We're thrilled to keep you in the loop with our latest updates! Due to a temporary issue with our email platform, we'll be bringing you weekly activity updates right here on blueridgebigs.org/news. 📧🚫 Stay tuned for all the latest happenings at BBBS!
Exploring African Roots - Free Family Event
THIS SATURDAY, February 10th, The Front Porch is teaming up with our friends at JMRL Central Library for an exploration of West African songs, drumming, dance, and storytelling with Lillie Williams and drummer Whit Whitten. Lillie is a West African dance instructor with 20 years of experience. She is the director of Charlottesville’s Chihamba Dance Troupe, and works with The Front Porch as a teaching artist supporting our Roots & Wings programming.
This is a FREE, family-friendly event, no RSVP necessary! Saturday, February 10th @ 10:00 am.
This project is made possible in part through the Mid Atlantic Folk and Traditional Arts - Community Projects program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Crozet Library
Poetry Slam @ Bluebird & Co. Annex
Saturday, February 17, 4-6 p.m.
Hosted by Sadie Adams, the Crozet Teen Poet Laureate. Perform your original poetry and compete against other local poets. The winner receives a special prize from Bluebird. For ages 14-adult.
Stitches Handcraft Group
Last Tuesdays from 3:30-5pm
Feb 27, Mar 26, Apr 30, May 28
Bring any handwork project you’re working on and join this fun group for a time of handcrafting and sharing. Ages 8 to adult.
Movie Party - Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Tuesday, February 27th, 5:30 p.m.
Watch this Mel Brooks laugh-out-loud classic with props, shout-outs, and a sing-along. Ages 13+. Rated PG-13 - 1 hr 44 min. Registration requested but not required.
Escape Room: Series of Unfortunate Events - No School
Tuesday, March 5th - 3-7 p.m.
Can escape from Count Olaf’s evil clutches? For ages 10-adult. Registration required, please call or visit the library to reserve your time slot at 434-823.4050. 20 minute time slots for up to six people each - 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30.
Shot Clock for Sandwiches
Shot Clocks for Sandwiches makes it return this year to John Paul Jones arena. For every shot clock violation that the Hoos force this season at home, The Markets of Tiger fuel will donate a pair of sandwiches to each Big and Little pair in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program here in Charlottesville. That’s a total of 150 sandwiches for every violation, and ensures our local matches can grab a bite to eat before or after their weekly activities.
Bigs must register on the app to receive the free sandwiches. You can register here: https://tigerfuelmarkets.com/bbbscbr/
Please let your Match Support Specialist know if you have any questions.
Paramount Community Access
The Mary P. Reese Community Access Fund at The Paramount Theater is a donor supported fund established to provide outreach and scholarships to students and members of our community, who otherwise would not have access to The Paramount events and programs.
***Please ensure the movie is age appropriate by getting approval from your Little’s parent ahead of time.***
Paramount On Screen: The Last Waltz [PG]
Friday, February 9th at 8:00PM
*Organizations may request up to 8 tickets for this event.
Please submit ticket requests by Thursday, February 8th
1978 | PG | Runtime: 1 hour, 57 minutes
Paramount On Screen: UVA vs. FSU Men’s Basketball Game
Saturday, February 10th at 7:45PM
FREE Community Event! Registration is strongly encouraged – REGISTER HERE
The Paramount invites the community to join us to cheer on the UVA men’s and women’s basketball teams on our Big Screen!
Paramount On Screen: Clueless [PG-13]
Tuesday, February 13th at 7:30PM
*Organizations may request up to 8 tickets for this event.
Please submit ticket requests by Monday, February 12th
1995 | PG-13 | Runtime: 97 minutes
Paramount Presents: The Robert Cray Band
Saturday, February 17th at 8:00PM
Please submit ticket requests by Wednesday, February 14th
Live Event | Runtime: Approximately 2 hours
Paramount On Screen: Oscar-Nominated Short Films — Live Action
Sunday, February 18th at 2:00PM
*Organizations may request up to 8 tickets for this event.
Please submit ticket requests by Thursday, February 15th
2024
Paramount On Screen: Oscar-Nominated Short Films — Documentary
Sunday, February 25th at 2:00PM
*Organizations may request up to 8 tickets for this event.
Please submit ticket requests by Thursday, February 22nd
2024
BBBS Exclusive Deals and Promos
Bowlero Discount
Matches receive exclusive BBBS discount at Bowlero Charlottesville. Discount is valid Monday through Friday. It is $6 per person, includes two games and shoes. Bowlers will need to let the staff know they are with BBBS and sign a form.
New Dominion Bookshop Gift Cards
We have $10 gift cards to New Dominion Bookshop, as well as a bunch of buy one – get one 50% coupons. Email Molly at mjackson@blueridgebigs.org to get a gift card.
IX Events
Receive free access to ALL IX events using promo code: BBBS
Website: https://www.ixartpark.org/special-events
