January 22, 2025

The Virginia Discovery Museum is a nonprofit children’s museum in Charlottesville that aims to foster intellectual curiosity and development among young children through educational and imaginative play.

They’re hosting Carnival, a family-friendly Mardi Gras festival, on Friday, February 21st from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Virginia Discovery Museum in downtown Charlottesville. They welcome you join them for an evening of magic, movement, and merriment as they celebrate traditions from around the world through games, activities, dancing, and more.

Proceeds support their exhibit design, sponsored admission and scholarship programs.

The Virginia Public Access Project, also known as VPAP, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to remaining fiercely non-partisan. Their mission is to simplify complex information about Virginia’s state and local politics and government so our fellow citizens can better understand and make informed decisions that align with their values.

With the gubernatorial election coming up this year, all eyes are on Virginia. At VPAP, they provide tools and resources to help you stay engaged, including data visuals that break down complex political information, VaNews, which aggregates the day’s top political headlines, insights into money in politics, and civics education resources for educators.

Whether you’re following election news, exploring interactive data, or catching up on unbiased political updates, VPAP is here to keep you connected.