Hear Together: Better Housing Coalition Gingerbread House Challenge
Better Housing Coalition in Richmond is hosting the eighth annual Gingerbread House Challenge on Sunday, November 10th from noon – 5PM. They invite you to bring your entire family out to Hardywood Richmond to view 20 intricate gingerbread homes that are built based on this year’s theme of Fairy Tales, Fables, and Folklore. There will even be a kid’s activity corner. Proceeds from this event support BHC’s mission of aiming to change lives and transform communities through quality, affordable housing.
Hear Together: UVA Creative Writing Program Poetry Reading and Gala
The UVA Creative Writing Program invites you to celebrate the tenth anniversary of their Kapnick Foundation Distinguished Writer-in-Residence Program with a poetry reading by writer Camille Dungy on Tuesday, November 19th at 6 p.m. in the Newcomb Hall Ballroom.
A gala and reception will follow the reading. If you’re rusty on your swing or foxtrot, there are lessons at 5 p.m.
Hear Together: The Women’s Initiative Challenge Into Change
The Women’s Initiative is a nonprofit in Charlottesville that offers trauma-informed, culturally responsive mental health counseling and programs for women who experience financial or other barriers to care.
They also offer services designed to meet the unique needs of Black, BIPOC, Latine, and LGBTQ+ communities.
The Women’s Initiative invites you to join them for their Challenge Into Change Community Celebration on Wednesday, November 13th, at 6:30pm at the Dickinson Theater at Piedmont Virginia Community College. Challenge Into Change is a writing program and community event that honors women’s stories of overcoming life challenges to find hope and healing. They have collected these true stories since 2008 and have shared them through community readings and published books to inspire all people along their healing journeys.
Cassandra Lewis on World Cafe
From running a cannabis farm, to busking out of the back of her car, everything Cassandra Lewis has gone through has led to this moment. Her major label debut, Lost in a Dream, takes inspiration from Dorthy’s journey in The Wizard of Oz. The Nashville songwriter, now living in her 33rd city, shares live performances and talks about paving her own yellow-brick road. It’s Cassandra Lewis on the next World Cafe.
Country Feedback Playlist for Oct 27, 2024
Every Sunday at 11 a.m., our morning host Bob Mosolgo cues up an hour of alt-country, southern rock, Americana and classic country handpicked for Country Feedback.
Hear Together: Piedmont Master Gardeners Training
The Piedmont Master Gardeners are now accepting applications for the 2025 training class for Extension Master Gardeners serving Charlottesville and Albemarle County. This is an opportunity to gain a deeper knowledge of gardening and horticulture, and to learn science-based, environmentally sound best practices.
Trainees go on to share their expertise with the community as Master Gardener volunteers. Our class runs from January into April, with an online session every Tuesday evening and a hands-on workshop every other Saturday. Master Gardener mentors will work with trainees every step of the way.
