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CharlottesvilleFamily proudly sponsors:

Ishan Gala Foundation’s Splash for A Cure

Virtual August 29

Monticello’s Heritage Harvest Festival

Virtual September–December

BRHBA Virtual Parade of Homes

Charlottesville October 3–4 & 10–11

Foxfield Races

Foxfield October 4

Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival

Virtual October 10

Bringing the Museum Home

Although the Virginia Discovery Museum (VADM) continues to be closed due to COVID19, the learning and fun does not have to stop. VADM has created activity and craft kits you can purchase and take home, and has posted numerous science experiment ideas on their website for you to try at home using your own materials. The museum debuts a new kit each week, ranging from designing your own superhero costume to building a car that uses wind power for speed. Those interested can order online and use contactless pickup or delivery: vadm.org/vdm-at-home. Plus, starting in September, keep an eye out for free virtual programs like Storytime and A-B-STEAM for all ages, as well as pre-registered virtual Discovery Workshops for kids 4 and older.

Less “Remote” Learning at the YMCA

The Brooks Family YMCA is offering a remote learning center for kids in grades K–5 this fall. As all Albemarle County and Charlottesville City schools are using virtual learning modes, kids with working parents can come to the YMCA and complete their classes, homework and other online learning activities. Registration for the YMCA location is full and a waiting list is available, but stay tuned for information about another remote learning center at Walker Upper Elementary School. For more info, visit piedmontymca.org.

Be A Helper & Get Help

No Family Should be Hungry

• Blue Ridge Area Food Bank 434-296-3663 • Loaves & Fishes Food Panty 434-996-7868

Every Family Should Have A Safe Home

• Charlottesville Rental Relief 434-970-3170 • Piedmont Housing Alliance 434-817-2436 • Salvation Army 434-295-4058 • Shelter for Help in

Emergency 434-293-8509

Every Family Deserves Support

• Charlottesville Area

Community Foundation 434-296-1024 • Monticello Area Community

Action Agency 434-295-3171 • Partner for Mental Health 434-977-4673 • Thomas Jefferson Health

District 434-972-6244 • United Way 434-972-1701 • Virginia Career Works 434-529-6828 • Virginia Employment

Commission 866-832-2363

New Local Book Free for Families

The coronavirus pandemic has not only affected adults and their daily lives and schedules but also children and their activities, too. University of Virginia Doctors Ebony Jade Hilton and Leigh-Ann Webb have created We’re Going to be O.K., a helpful book of tips and information on how to talk to kids about COVID-19, with fun illustrations by Ashleigh Corrin Webb. The book provides advice for kids on how to stay safe and healthy, help others and track how they are feeling each day in order to make the most of their time at home. A free PDF of the book can be found here: globalhealth. emory. edu/_includes/ documents/ sections/ebookcompetition/ goingtobeok.pdf.

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