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In today's newsletter:
- How Tall Oaks’ new principal could shape Charlottesville classrooms next year
- Where Charlottesville residents can safely ditch dangerous lithium batteries for free
- How Richmond’s budget standoff could hit Charlottesville schools and services
Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do birds learn how to fly ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
- Wednesday: Warmer; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Courtney Kraus Saunders promoted to Tall Oaks Elementary Principal (cvillerightnow.com) — A familiar face is stepping up at Tall Oaks Elementary, as Assistant Principal Courtney Kraus Saunders has been promoted to principal by Charlottesville City Schools effective July 1. Saunders, who previously served at Buford Middle School and taught in Orange County, says she’s eager to build on Tall Oaks’ strong community and support students’ success across Charlottesville. 
2. Rivanna Solid Waste Authority launches free lithium battery disposal (29news.com) — Charlottesville, Albemarle, and Scottsville residents can now drop off lithium batteries for free at the Ivy Solid Waste and Recycling Center, reducing fire risks at home and at local facilities. The center accepts loose batteries that fit in a five-gallon bucket, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering a safer way to dispose of items like phone and toothbrush batteries.
3. Virginia Democrats weighing idea of ‘skinny budget' as deadline looms closer (29news.com) — From Charlottesville, lawmakers are warning that Virginia could resort to a bare-bones ‘skinny budget’ if Democrats can’t agree on ending tax breaks for data centers before June 30. Local schools and other services are stuck waiting on Richmond’s stalemate, as leaders argue over whether data centers or priorities like teacher pay should get the financial edge.
4. How the war in Iran may actually help Virginia's unemployment numbers (wvtf.org) — Defense-related hiring tied to the war in Iran could boost jobs at companies like L3 near Charlottesville, even though much of the actual manufacturing happens elsewhere. Economists say Northern Virginia may see the biggest gains, but recent announcements suggest defense, manufacturing, energy, and data center jobs are spreading across the rest of Virginia too.
5. Governor Spanberger Reappoints Board Rector and Business Leader Murry Pitts to the Board of Visitors (odu.edu) — A Charlottesville business leader, P. Murry Pitts, has been reappointed by Governor Abigail Spanberger to a four-year term on Old Dominion University’s Board of Visitors, continuing as rector through 2030. His leadership has guided major changes like integrating Eastern Virginia Medical School and expanding ODU’s health sciences and digital initiatives that affect students and institutions across Virginia.
📸 Around Charlottesville
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Upcoming Events in
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Tour The Paramount Theater!
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce The Paramount Theater 215 East Main Street Charlottesville, VA 22902
11:00 am -
City Council Monthly Work Session - Special Meeting →
Charlottesville, VA Calendar, 100 Fifth St NE, Charlottesville
4:00 pm -
Teen Writers Club
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library 201 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
4:00 pm -
Movies at the Market
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce SunPins Patio, 946 Grady Avenue
7:00 pm -
Startup Series
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce 225 East Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia: 2nd floor (door just to the right of Chaps Ice Cream)
12:00 pm -
Spine Crackers
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library 201 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
4:30 pm -
Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority Work Session →
Charlottesville, VA Calendar, 605 East Main St, Charlottesville
6:00 pm -
Dungeons and Dragons
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library 201 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
6:00 pm -
The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 11
Monday June 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Book Dragons: Dactyl Hill Squad
Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Storytime at the Garden
Gordon Avenue Library Botanical Garden of the Piedmont950 Melbourne Rd, Charlott
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IN-PERSON Your First API Call: Scaling AI on UVA HPC →
Shumway Hall, Cobb Hall, Charlottesville
12:00 pm -
University of Virginia's Small Business Expo →
Central Grounds Garage, 400 Emmet St S, Charlottesville
12:00 pm
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found three car keys in the grass on the edge of the road on Fairway about fifty feet from the Fairway/East Market corner.
Pm me if you can identify them and I will get them back to you. Odd no other keys only car keys and 3 different cars. Made me think stolen spare… (Nextdoor Woolen Mills) - I need help.
I live in one of the small townhouses in Arbor Lakes on Arbor Terrace. I am on a walker due to issues with my right leg. My sweet neighbor is… (Nextdoor Forest Lakes)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Charlottesville. Apply here.
- ServiceSource, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitor in Charlottesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlottesville here.
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