Announcements

The American Cancer Society is a nonprofit dedicated to ending cancer as we know it for everyone.

They are hosting Relay For Life of Peninsula on Saturday, May 17th at Tabb High School in Yorktown from 5-9 PM.

This event brings the community together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones, and recognize their caretakers. They will have a lap around the track honoring first responders and medical professionals. Plus, since it is the 40th anniversary of the first Relay For Life, we will be dressed like it’s 1985! There will be local food trucks, music by The Detonators, and a luminaria ceremony.

Proceeds go towards cancer research, advocacy efforts, and patient support services including rides to appointments and housing at treatment centers.

Local Colors in Roanoke is a nonprofit organization that celebrates cultures from around the world. They aim to foster the values of inclusion, equity, and multicultural understanding. 

Local Colors welcomes you to join them for their signature event, the Local Colors Festival, on Saturday, May 17th at Elmwood Park.

This event brings different cultures together for a Parade of Nations, an afternoon of performances, cuisine, artisan crafts and cultural displays plus activities for the kids. This event is open to the public.

Every Saturday Market Central brings local farms, food, and art to Charlottesville at the Farmers Market at Ix. 

Now in it’s 5th year as an all season market, the Farmers Market at Ix provides a place for people to learn more about our local farms and seasonal produce and discover new cuisines including authentic Jamacian fare from Rum Punch and southern fusion food from SFG. Farms such as Bellair, Singing Produce and Agriberry Farm stay with us all winter and will be joined by over 20 more farms in the summer!

They welcome you to the market to explore seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, local meats, and handmade gifts.

Parking is available, and they accept SNAP.

Montessori School of Charlottesville is a non-profit Montessori School in the Charlottesville area. On Saturday, May 3rd from 10am – 1pm, they are hosting their annual Truck Touch Event at the Fairview Swim Club.

The Truck Touch is a family friendly event that allows children to explore some of their favorite trucks! There will be food vendors, face painting, a strider bike course and live music.

All proceeds will go towards increasing their scholarship fund so that they can continue to broaden access to early childhood education in our community!

Little Hands Virginia is a Richmond-based nonprofit that ensures young children have the essentials needed from birth to improve outcomes for life. 1 in 2 families in our community experiences diaper need, and that’s where Little Hands Virginia comes in, reaching over 10,000 children last year alone.

If you are a parent, your new and gently-used baby items can go to a family who needs them. They accept donations of diapers, clothes, baby gear, toys, books, and more.

Golf for Alzheimer’s Inc. is a nonprofit in Charlottesville focused on funding Alzheimer’s research in the Commonwealth.

They are hosting their Third Annual Bill Howard Golf for Alzheimer’s tournament at the Club at Glenmore on Monday, May 5. The tournament is an afternoon shotgun start followed by a happy hour and prizes in the evening.

Proceeds provide seed funding for local projects at the University of Virginia. They’re working on detecting, delaying, and preventing the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Wall Opportunities and Wishes, otherwise known as WOW is a nonprofit helping meet the needs of Virginians with disabilities that cannot be met in any other way. 

WOW is partnering with Art on 1st Gallery in Roanoke for a Calendar Contest fundraiser! 

Art for All:  A Year of Inspiration will feature artwork that celebrates inclusion, empowerment, and community. All mediums are welcome and submissions are due by May 31st.