Weekly Activities - March 18-24, 2024
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Black Womanhood College Workshop
The Black Womanhood in College Workshop sponsored by the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women's Center at the University of Virginia is designed for Black girls in the Charlottesville and surrounding communities as a chance for academic exploration regarding college life. Currently in its 4th year, the program will include leadership and admission geared activities, a College Exposure Session with Black female alums from across the area, special breakout sessions, as well as a perspectives on and advice for college life as Black women from current UVa students. Breakfast, lunch, t-shirts, and awesome swag bags will be provided!
Date: April 20th
Time: 8:30am-5:00pm
Location: The University of Virginia
Girls Rule the Court
FREE girls tennis program at Pen Park REGISTER NOW!
Girls Rule the Court is great for beginners! Learn the basics of tennis while having fun, building confidence and connecting with mentors. We will be accepting 24 students for the Spring session. You will be notified if you have been registered or waitlisted.
WHERE: Pen Park, Charlottesville
WHEN: Thu ● Apr 11-May 30 ● 3:15-4:45pm (snack provided)
WHO: Girls ages 8-11
Cville Puzzle Hunt
Join in the 3rd annual Cville Puzzle Hunt. This free event starts on Saturday, March 16 at 2:30 PM and finishes at 6 PM - at the IX Art Park. Help your Little solve this cerebral puzzle hunt around downtown Charlottesville! This event is organized by WTJU FM - 91.1 on your radio dial. For more information and to sign up for this activity see: www.cvillepuzzlehunt.com
Monthly Pancake Breakfast
(Nelson County)
Enjoy a pancake breakfast with your Little at the Rockfish Valley Community Center (RVCC) in Nelson County - on the first Saturday of every month, from 8:30 - 10:30 AM. The cost is $10/person - and they do take cash or credit cards. Breakfast buffet includes pancakes, grits, bacon, sausage, eggs and more. Coffee is also available. Live music and an artisan farmer's market is also usually held in conjunction with this community event.
The address is:
190 Rockfish School Lane
Afton, VA 22920
For details see: www.rockfishcc.org
*Reminder: Matches of six months or more are allowed to travel a distance of up to 30 minutes geographically for events and activities. Please check with your Match Support Specialist for planning an outing of distance - to confirm permission to travel.
Jefferson Madison Regional Library
Paper Art Cutting Workshop - Crozet
Monday, March 18 from 6:30pm-8:00pm
Explore the art of paper cutting, with templates on a variety of projects and all materials provided. Ages 14+. Registration requested starting March 1.
*Be advised that this program will include the use of sharp craft knives.
Stitches Handcraft Group - Crozet
Last Tuesdays from 3:30-5pm
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.
Casting for Teen Musical - THE LIGHTNING THIEF at Live Arts
AUDITIONS for LIGHTNING THIEF are:
Sunday, April 7, and Monday, April 8, 7-10pm
Callbacks: Saturday, April 13, 2-5:30pm
Casting ages: 14-20
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: National Theatre Live in HD: The Motive and the Cue
Thursday, March 21st at 7:00PM
Please submit ticket requests by Tuesday, March 19th
Runtime: Approximately 2 hours
Paramount On Screen: Clueless [PG-13]
Sunday, March 24th at 4:00PM
*Organizations may request up to 8 tickets for this event.
Please submit ticket requests by Thursday, March 21st
1995 | PG-13 | Runtime: 97 minutes
Paramount On Screen: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy [PG-13]
Monday, March 25th at 7:30PM
*Organizations may request up to 8 tickets for this event.
Please submit ticket requests by Thursday, March 21st
2004 | PG-13 | Runtime: 94 minutes
Met Live in HD: Roméo et Juliette
Saturday, April 6th at 12:55PM
Please submit ticket requests by Wednesday, April 3rd
Live Broadcast | 3 hours and 31 minutes with an intermission after Part 1
Sung in: French
Pre-Opera Lecture: 12:15PM with Brenda Patterson – Mezzo-soprano, former Metropolitan Opera Principal Artist, and Director of Music of Victory Hall Opera
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
