CCA Meeting Agenda November 14, 2024

Crozet Community Association Meeting Agenda
November 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Claudius Crozet Park Community Building
(aka old WPED radio building)

(Click here for PDF version of the agenda)

Please enter Crozet Park through the front gate on Park Road and park on the basketball courts located behind the main facility and near the Community building. Please do not park along Hilltop Street or Indigo Road.

Welcome
Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor.
Approval of the CCA’s last meeting’s minutes (September 12, 2024; click here for PDF version of the minutes)  
Treasurer’s Report (Dues are still just $10 for 2024!)

Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division).

Update and News from Ann Mallek, our county supervisor.

Update on Downtown Crozet Initiative (DCI) and Crozet Plaza (Tim Tolson)

 Old Business:

  • Crozet Independence Day Celebration, 
    • Next Crozet Independence Day Celebration will be the Saturday AFTER July 4th, which is, Saturday, July 5, 2025.   We’ve checked with CVFD and they will do the parade then too!
  • Hanging Baskets along Crozet Avenue in downtown Crozet.  Muff Biber, Tim Tolson, and Chelsea Powers (president of Crozet Board of Trade) are working on the details of draft contract from the Albemarle County Facilities and Environmental Services department.  The aim is to have flower baskets hung by next spring (2025).

New Business

  • At our next regular meeting (January 9, 2025) we have the election of CCA officers for 2025. Nominations are open for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.  Current  officers are: President: Tim Tolson, Vice-President: Lisa Goehler, Secretary: Jo Ann Perkins, and Acting Treasurer: Tim Tolson.  Candidates must be present at the January 9, 2025 meeting or have spoken with a current officer about their willingness to serve if elected (Article II of the Bylaws).

Announcements: 

Future Agenda Items?


 The next CCA meeting is January 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
at the Crozet Park Community Building (aka old radio building)
Join our email list by signing up at: https://CrozetCommunity.org/contact-us/

This email list is moderated, so you cannot get spam because only approved email messages are sent out.  Volume is usually 1-4 emails a month, all related to Crozet & Western Albemarle events and concerns.


The Crozet Community Association Bylaws

CCA Meeting Agenda September 12, 2024

Crozet Community Association Meeting Agenda
September 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Claudius Crozet Park Community Building
(aka old WPED radio building)

(Click here for PDF version of the agenda)

Please enter Crozet Park through the front gate on Park Road and park on the basketball courts located behind the main facility and near the Community building. Please do not park along Hilltop Street or Indigo Road.

Welcome
Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor.
Approval of the CCA’s last meeting’s minutes (May 9, 2024; click here for PDF version of the minutes)  
Treasurer’s Report (Dues are still just $10 for 2024!)

Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division).

Update and News from Ann Mallek, our county supervisor.

 Old Business:

  • Crozet Independence Day Celebration, 
    • Success!  Everyone reported having a great time and loved having the event at King Family Vineyards.  We’ve had 2 de-brief meetings from the event.
    • We raised nearly 98% of our $40,000 goal!
    • Next Crozet Independence Day Celebration will be the Saturday AFTER July 4th, which is, Saturday, July 5, 2025.   We’ve checked with CVFD and they will do the parade then too!
  • Hanging Baskets along Crozet Avenue in downtown Crozet.  Muff Biber, Tim Tolson, and Chelsea Powers (president of Crozet Board of Trade) are working on the details of draft contract from the Albemarle County Facilities and Environmental Services department.  The aim is to have flower baskets hung by next spring (2025).

New Business

  • Any?

 Update:  Three Notched Trail (Allie Hill).  It began as a project of the Rivanna Trails Foundation (RTF), a non-profit established in 1992 with a mission to “promote, create and protect pathways, trails and greenways in the Rivanna River Watershed”.

Announcements: 

Future Agenda Items?


 The next CCA meeting is November 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM
at the Crozet Park Community Building (aka old radio building)
Join our email list by signing up at: http://CrozetCommunity.org/contact-us/

This email list is moderated, so you cannot get spam because only approved email messages are sent out.  Volume is usually 1-4 emails a month, all related to Crozet & Western Albemarle events and concerns.


The Crozet Community Association Bylaws

Crozet Independence Day Celebration

Crozet Independence Day Celebration banner
The Twelfth Annual Crozet Independence Day Parade and Celebration –  Saturday, June 29, 2024

Click here to jump down to donation information.

Click here to jump down to volunteer information.


It all starts with the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) parade at 5:00 PM at Crozet Elementary School. The parade goes down Crozet Avenue through downtown Crozet to Claudius Crozet Park.  The Parade Grand Marshal is Tim F. Jost Tolson.

If you would like to be a part of the 2024 Crozet Firemen’s parade, please submit your entry to be in the parade  to ensure you are included in the lineup. Lineup will be based on a first come basis. Horses/livestock will be placed near or at the end of the parade. Lineup will begin at 4:00 P.M. at Crozet Elementary School and the parade ends at Claudius Crozet Park.

The celebration begins at King Family Vineyards after the parade.  Bring a lawn chair if you want to be comfortable as you listen to the local bands: Chicken Head Blues Band and Ian Gilliam and the FireKings.  The celebration is the same as past years.  Traditional American Fourth of July fare will be available, including hot dogs,  hamburgers, chicken, funnel cake, BBQ, and sno-cones. In addition, vegetarian and vegan choices, tacos, and other favorites will be available! Local beer and Bold Rock Cider, as well as King Family Vineyard wines will also be available for a separate cost.  Kids amusements are available as well.   Event culminates at 9:30 PM with a stupendous fireworks show. (We have it at 9:30 PM so it’s late enough to be dark, but not too late for the youngsters to view the show.)

There are no dogs or pets allowed in the event space.
No coolers are allowed as well as no outside alcohol (ABC regulation).
No tents or canopies.

Designated smoking area is provided and we ask that you only smoke in that area. 

How much would you pay for such good times?  All that’s asked is a donation of $5 per person (and  children 9 years and under are free) as you enter the festivities (parking is free and exiting quick).  The non-profit civic groups in Crozet are the ones that benefit from any money raised above the cost of the event, so please be generous.  Most years, we’ve donated over $6,000 to CVFD, WARS, and other civic groups.

Check out our Facebook page at: http://facebook.com/Crozet.Independence.Day.Celebration

Download a copy of our flyer by clicking here.

The event is sponsored by the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department, Crozet Community Association, Crozet Board of Trade, King Family Vineyards, Crozet Fellowship Church, Crozet Trails Crew and citizen volunteers.


Making a Contribution

These events involve a lot of donated time from a lot of individuals, but they can’t happen without financial contributions, too. We want everyone to enjoy our small-town event, so we ask for donations at the entrance – A donation of $5 per person (children 9 and under are free) as you enter the festivities (parking is free and exiting after the fireworks will be quick).  Your donation helps to pay for the fireworks and event expenses.

The Crozet Board of Trade (CBT) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.  It paid the deposit to secure the fireworks show and is raising money now to pay the second half of the cost, as well as the deposit for the 2025 show—which is expected to cost $30,000.  The total goal of the 2024 campaign is $40,000. We recommend you consult your tax advisor about deducting this donation.

The non-profit civic groups in Crozet are the ones that benefit from any money raised above the cost of the event.  Most years we’ve donated over $6,000 to local civic groups, including the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department, Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, Claudius Crozet Park, and the Crozet Trails Crew (among others), so please be generous.

Of course, we appreciate all donations, but to boost our efforts to cover the fireworks, we have three leadership donor levels and we are hoping that you will show your support by becoming a lead patron this year.

  • For a gift of $500 or more, if you provide us with your banner, we will display that banner at the entrance to King Family Vineyards during the event, identify your patron status in the Crozet Gazette, event handbill and announce your support from the stage at the event.
  • For a gift of $250 to $499, you will receive published thanks in the Crozet Gazette, event handbill and announce your support from the stage at the event.

June 29th  will be here before you know it.  Won’t you join us by contributing whatever you can afford?  If being a lead patron is too much this year, please send whatever you can afford!     Thank you!

Please make your donation by Monday, June 24 in order to be listed on the event  handbill. 

    1. You can mail a check payable to: Crozet Board of Trade and send it to: CBT, P.O. Box 261, Crozet, VA 22932.  Please put  “CIDC donation” on the memo line.
    2. You can contribute right now, online, by clicking on this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/2024-crozet-independence-day-fireworks

Thank you for your generous support!

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It takes a village – won’t you help out on Saturday, June 29th for an hour?

We need your help for just an hour or two on Saturday, June 29th.  The sign-up website to help with the Crozet Independence Day Celebration (CIDC)  Saturday, June 29, between 4PM to 10PM (or Sunday morning to pick up King Family Vineyards before it opens).  There are a variety of tasks and time slots. Most of the time slots are only an hour – so there’s lots of ways to help and still enjoy the event.

To volunteer for an hour, please click here.

When you sign-up it will ask for your name, email and, optionally phone number.  No one else can see your email and phone.  We promise we won’t share it.  It’s helpful for us to have it if something happens and we need to let you know about a last minute change.

We urge church groups, civic and neighborhood associations to sign-up.  Crozet Trails Crew and the Crozet Fellowship Church each have already volunteered to staff one spot the whole evening!  Let’s see which group can have the most volunteers!

With your help, we can make this Crozet Independence Day celebration the best ever!

Thank you for your help in making our small-town tradition a success!

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CCA Meeting Agenda May 9, 2024

Crozet Community Association Meeting Agenda
May 9, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Claudius Crozet Park Community Building
(aka old WPED radio building)

(Click here for PDF version of the agenda)

Please enter Crozet Park through the front gate on Park Road and park on the basketball courts located behind the main facility and near the Community building. Please do not park along Hilltop Street or Indigo Road.

Welcome
Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor.
Approval of the CCA’s last meeting’s minutes (March 14, 2024; click here for PDF version of the minutes)  
Treasurer’s Report (Dues are still just $10 for 2024!)

Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division).

Presentation: Update on the Barnes Lumber redevelopment plans.  (Frank Stoner, Milestone Partners and David Stoner, DCI president)

Update and News from Ann Mallek, our county supervisor.

 Old Business:

Hanging Baskets along Crozet Avenue in downtown Crozet. Muff Biber and Tim Tolson have gotten the first draft of the County’s proposal from the Albemarle County Facilities and Environmental Services department.  The aim is to have flower baskets hung by next spring

New Business

Announcements: 

Future Agenda Items?


 The next CCA meeting is September 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM
at the Crozet Park Community Building (aka old radio building)
Join our email list by signing up at: http://CrozetCommunity.org/contact-us/

This email list is moderated, so you cannot get spam because only approved email messages are sent out.  Volume is usually 1-4 emails a month, all related to Crozet & Western Albemarle events and concerns.


The Crozet Community Association Bylaws

CCA Meeting Agenda March 14, 2024

Crozet Community Association Meeting Agenda
March 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Claudius Crozet Park Community Building
(aka old WPED radio building)

(Click here for PDF version of the agenda)

Please enter Crozet Park through the front gate on Park Road and park on the basketball courts located behind the main facility and near the Community building. Please do not park along Hilltop Street or Indigo Road.

Welcome
Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor.
Approval of the CCA’s last meeting’s minutes (January 11, 2024; click here for PDF version of the minutes)  
Treasurer’s Report (Dues are still just $10 for 2024!)

Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division).

Discussion:  Develop a new working committee off the chairs of the Community Advisory Committees to address upcoming Comprehensive Plan updates that relate to growth.  (Tom Loach)

Update and News from Ann Mallek, our county supervisor.  She cannot attend, as she has another meeting.  She reminds everyone to please attend the transportation and budget town hall which will be at 7:00 pm on Wednesday April 10 at Brownsville Cafeteria. (See announcements below for details.)

 Old Business:

  • Crozet Independence Day Celebration, Saturday, June 29, 2024, at King Family Vineyard!  The Crozet Board of Trade has paid the deposit for this year’s fireworks.  The fundraiser website is at: https://gofundme.com/f/2024-crozet-independence-day-fireworks.
  • Hanging Baskets along Crozet Avenue in downtown Crozet. Muff Biber and Tim Tolson met with Lance Stewart, Albemarle County Director of Facilities and Environmental Services in middle of February. Muff is working on a proposal for the County’s approval and the County is working on their terms and conditions.

New Business

Announcements: 

  • Spots are open on the Crozet Community Advisory Committee!  Apply at or share this link   https://www.albemarle.org/government/board-of-supervisors/boards-commissions and click on “Apply to Serve” on the right-hand side.
  • Sunday, March 24 from 5-8 PM, Crozet Creamery is hosting a Scoop Night for the Crozet Trails Crew (CTC) bridge fundraising effort. The CTC will receive 25% of the proceeds and all of the tips.
  • April 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Brownsville Elementary School. It begins with an open  house where posters displaying current County projects will be on display. At 7:30 pm we will begin the presentation on:
    • Fiscal Year 2025 Budget – revenue outlooks and priority projects planned
    • Traffic and safety
    • Transportation projects in the area (recent, current, and future)
      Following the presentations, the floor will open for audience questions.
  • Household Hazardous waste on Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27 from 9AM to 2PM at IMUC
    • Bulky Waste Amnesty days:  Furniture/Mattresses – May 4, 2024; Appliances – May 11, 2024; Tires – May 18, 2024
    • Electronic Waste Collection Day– Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9 A to 3P at IMUC
    • Commercial Hazardous Waste Collection– Thursday, April 25, 2024.  Qualifying businesses must pre-register with MXI Environmental earlier in April to obtain an appointment.  To register, call or email Peggy Snead at (276) 628-6636, extension 203 or peggys@mxiinc.com. There is a fee associated with disposal.  Details on their website at http://www.rivanna.org/hhw/
  • Sentara Family Health Forum:  at the Crozet United Methodist Church. For more information, email Jo Ann Perkins at jazperkins@outlook.com or call at 434-531-9122.
  • Introduction to Albemarle County’s Comprehensive Plan update, known as AC44 (opens in YouTube)  Albemarle County’s Comprehensive Plan Update website: http://www.engage.albemarle.org/ac44

Future Agenda Items?


 The next CCA meeting is May 9, 2024 at 7:30 PM
at the Crozet Park Community Building (aka old radio building)
Join our email list by signing up at: http://CrozetCommunity.org/contact-us/

This email list is moderated, so you cannot get spam because only approved email messages are sent out.  Volume is usually 1-4 emails a month, all related to Crozet & Western Albemarle events and concerns.


The Crozet Community Association Bylaws

CCA Meeting Agenda January 11, 2024

Crozet Community Association Meeting Agenda
January 11, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Claudius Crozet Park Community Building
(aka old WPED radio building)

(Click here for PDF version of the agenda)

Please enter Crozet Park through the front gate on Park Road and park on the basketball courts located behind the main facility and near the Community building. Please do not park along Hilltop Street or Indigo Road.

Welcome
Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor.
Approval of the CCA’s last meeting’s minutes (November 9, 2023; click here for PDF version of the minutes)  
Treasurer’s Report (Dues are still just $10 for 2024!)

Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division).  Lt. Drew Meyer, Blue Ridge District Commander will attend.

Presentation:  Update on The Square Improvements (Lance Stewart,Albemarle County’s Director of Facilities and Environmental Services)

 Old Business:

  • Crozet Independence Day Celebration, Saturday, June 29, 2024, at King Family Vineyard!  Planning committee meets again this Friday at King Family Vineyard.  Crozet Parade will continue to be at the same time (5pm on 6/29/2024) and route.
  • For 2023 (last year’s CIDC)  The Crozet Board of Trade donated a total of $1,750 to the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department, Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, Crozet Trails Crew and Crozet Fellowship Church.  The Crozet Board of Trade has the funds to pay for the fireworks deposit for this year.

New Business:

  • Election of CCA officers for 2024.  Nominations are open for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.  Current  officers are: President: Tim Tolson, Vice-President: Lisa Goehler, Secretary: Jo Ann Perkins, and Acting Treasurer: Tim Tolson.  Candidates must be present at the January 11, 2024 meeting or have spoken with a current officer about their willingness to serve if elected (Article II of the Bylaws).

Announcements: 

  • Household Hazardous waste on Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27 from 9AM to 2PM at IMUC
    • Bulky Waste Amnesty days:  Furniture/Mattresses – May 4, 2024; Appliances – May 11, 2024; Tires – May 18, 2024
    • Electronic Waste Collection Day– Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9 A to 3P at IMUC
    • Commercial Hazardous Waste Collection– Thursday, April 25, 2024.  Qualifying businesses must pre-register with MXI Environmental earlier in April to obtain an appointment.  To register, call or email Peggy Snead at (276) 628-6636, extension 203 or peggys@mxiinc.com. There is a fee associated with disposal.  Details on their website at http://www.rivanna.org/hhw/
  • Sentara Family Health Forum: Diabetes and nutrition at the Crozet United Methodist Church. For more information, email Jo Ann Perkins at jazperkins@outlook.com or call at 434-531-9122.
  • Introduction to Albemarle County’s Comprehensive Plan update, known as AC44 (opens in YouTube)  Albemarle County’s Comprehensive Plan Update website: http://www.engage.albemarle.org/ac44

Future Agenda Items?


 The next CCA meeting is March 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM
at the Crozet Park Community Building (aka old radio building)
Join our email list by signing up at: http://CrozetCommunity.org/contact-us/

This email list is moderated, so you cannot get spam because only approved email messages are sent out.  Volume is usually 1-4 emails a month, all related to Crozet & Western Albemarle events and concerns.


The Crozet Community Association Bylaws

CCA Meeting Agenda November 9, 2023

Crozet Community Association Meeting Agenda
November 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Claudius Crozet Park Community Building
(aka old WPED radio building)

(Click here for PDF version of the agenda)

Please enter Crozet Park through the front gate on Park Road and park on the basketball courts located behind the main facility and near the Community building. Please do not park along Hilltop Street or Indigo Road.

Welcome
Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor.
Approval of the CCA’s last meeting’s minutes (September 14, 2023; click here for PDF version of the minutes)  
Treasurer’s Report (Dues are still just $10 for 2023!)

Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division)

Presentation:  Crozet Leadership Team (Bill O’Malley)
The CLT is representatives from the Crozet home owner associations.

 Update and News from Ann Mallek, our county supervisor

Old Business:

  • Muff Biber made a motion at the September 14th  CCA meeting:
    That the CCA encourage and assist with the flower baskets and beautification along Crozet Avenue in downtown Crozet.

    • This motion was unanimously accepted.
    • Per Article VII of the CCA bylaws, this motion is presented at this second regular CCA meeting for discussion and vote, and if accepted, will be adopted.
  • Crozet Independence Day Celebration, Saturday, June 29, 2024, hopefully at King Family Vineyard!

New Business:

  • At our next regular meeting (January 11, 2024) we have the election of CCA officers for 2024.  Nominations are open for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.  Current  officers are: President: Tim Tolson, Vice-President: Lisa Goehler, Secretary: Jo Ann Perkins, and Acting Treasurer: Tim Tolson.  Candidates must be present at the January 11, 2024 meeting or have spoken with a current officer about their willingness to serve if elected (Article II of the Bylaws).

Announcements: 

  • F3 (https://www.f3cville.com ) a men’s fitness and fellowship.  It’s a weekly, a peer-led, free, outdoor workout open to all men and fitness levels. Currently meeting on Saturdays from 6:30 – 7:30AM at the Old Trail playground.
  • Crozet Park Winter Brews Festival, Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 12 Noon to 5:00 PM.  Tickets are available now!  Live music, food trucks & more. Information at: http://www.crozetbeerfest.com/
    • Volunteer to help by going to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E48A4AF2EA75-5thannual
    • Sign up for at least one shift and get free admission to the Festival for the rest of the day. Volunteers at this Festival must be age at least 21 years old.
  • Crozet Volunteer Fire Department Christmas Parade, Sunday, December 3 at 2:00 PM.   Lineup is at 1:00 PM on Wayland Drive in Crozet. Organized by the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department. Parade starts at St. George Avenue on Crozet Avenue and turns left at the 4-way stop, ending at the firehouse, 5652 Three Notch’d Road.
  • Crozet Holiday Market Crawl, Saturday, December 9 from 10 AM to 4 PM.  Plan to come early for breakfast at downtown establishments or grab a bite from one of the festive food vendors there for the special shopping day.
  • Introduction to Albemarle County’s Comprehensive Plan update, known as AC44 (opens in YouTube)  Albemarle County’s Comprehensive Plan Update website: http://www.engage.albemarle.org/ac44

Future Agenda Items?


 The next CCA meeting is January 11, 2024 at 7:30 PM
at the Crozet Park Community Building (aka old radio building)
Join our email list by signing up at: http://CrozetCommunity.org/contact-us/

This email list is moderated, so you cannot get spam because only approved email messages are sent out.  Volume is usually 1-4 emails a month, all related to Crozet & Western Albemarle events and concerns.


The Crozet Community Association Bylaws

CCA Meeting Agenda September 14, 2023

Crozet Community Association Meeting Agenda
September 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Claudius Crozet Park Community Building
(aka old WPED radio building)

(Click here for PDF version of the agenda)

Please enter Crozet Park through the front gate on Park Road and park on the basketball courts located behind the main facility and near the Community building. Please do not park along Hilltop Street or Indigo Road.

Welcome
Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor.
Approval of the CCA’s last meeting’s minutes (May 11, 2023; click here for PDF version of the minutes)  
Treasurer’s Report (Dues are still just $10 for 2023!)
Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division)

Discussion:  Crozet Community Orchard Project, inspired by a similar project in Bloomington, Indiana (Matthew Slaats)

Discussion:  Having hanging baskets on light poles along Crozet Avenue in downtown Crozet (Proposal by Muff Biber)

 Update and News from Ann Mallek, our county supervisor

Old Business:

  • Update on possible Architecture School project to create design(s) for old Acme Visible Records
    • The Wilson Group does not want to participate in the study. So the project will postpone the A-School’s involvement in the project until later date.
  • Crozet Independence Day Celebration, Saturday, July 1, 2023!
    • Success!  Everyone reported having a great time and loved having the fireworks back.
    • We did meet the $10,000 challenge, with over 200 people contributing more than $22,000 (without the $10K challenge funds).
    • Next Crozet Independence Day Celebration will be the Saturday before July 4th, which is, June 29, 2024.

New Business:

  • Any?

Announcements: 

  • Household Hazardous waste on Friday & Saturday, September 22 & 23 from 9AM to 2PM at IMUC
  • Bulky Waste Amnesty days:
    • Furniture/Mattresses – September 30, 2023; Appliances – October 7, 2023; Tires – October 14, 2023
  • Electronic Waste Collection Day– Saturday, September 21, 2023 from 9 A to 3P at IMUC
  • Public review and input on the plans for the 240/250/680 roundabout.  Two options:
    • Tuesday, September 19 from  5 to 7 pm at the National Guard Armory, 165 Peregory Lane, Charlottesville
    • Thursday, September 21 from 5 to 7 pm at the The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd, Charlottesville
  • Family Health Forum on How to Prevent Falls – Tuesday, September 26, 3:00–4:30 pm at the Crozet United Methodist Church Fellowship Church, 1156 Crozet Ave., Crozet.
  • Crozet Library 10th Anniversary Celebration – Friday September 29 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.  There will be treats, activities, and a community art project.
  • Let’s Build a Community Orchard – Saturday, September 30 at Noon at the Crozet Library.  Organizing Meeting.  Help take a lead in helping make this happen.
  • Crozet Arts and Craft Festival, Saturday & Sunday October 7 and 8, 2023 from 10AM to 5:30 on Saturday and 10AM to 5PM on Sunday at the Claudius Crozet Park.
  • Friends of JMRL Book Sale: Saturday, October 7 – Sunday, October 15 from 10AM to 7PM
    at 300 Albemarle Square Shopping Center, Charlottesville (the old Northside Library location)

    • Member’s Pre-Sale: Friday, Oct. 6 from 5-7pm (No Scanners at Pre-Sale (10/6) & Sat 10/7 from 10am-1pm)
    • 1/2 price days: October 14 & 15
  • Introduction to Albemarle County’s Comprehensive Plan update, known as AC44(opens in YouTube)

Future Agenda Items?


 The next CCA meeting is November 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM
at the Crozet Park Community Building (aka old radio building)
Join our email list by signing up at: http://CrozetCommunity.org/contact-us/

This email list is moderated, so you cannot get spam because only approved email messages are sent out.  Volume is usually 1-4 emails a month, all related to Crozet & Western Albemarle events and concerns.


The Crozet Community Association Bylaws

Meet the Candidates: Crozet Town Hall Forum Monday, September 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM The Field School Gymnasium (1408 Crozet Avenue)

The forum is open to all, but parking space at The Field School is limited. Overflow parking will be available across the street in the Crozet Elementary School parking lot.

The forum will be moderated by Dori Zook, award-winning journalist and anchor/reporter for news radio WINA

Question and answer (Q&A) format with the following candidates have agreed to attend:
* Albemarle County Board of Supervisors in the White Hall District two candidates: Ann Mallek and Brad Rykal
* Albemarle County School Board in the White Hall District two candidates: Rebecca Berlin and Joann McDermid
* Albemarle County School Board At-Large two candidates: Meg Bryce and Allison Spillman.

The forum will be filmed and recorded by the Crozet Gazette and posted to their YouTube channel. (Video of the forum is available by clicking here.)

The forum is sponsored by the Crozet Leadership Team:
Cory Farm – Steve Walsworth
Foothill Crossing – Laura Bartlett and Ron Wade
Foxchase – Matthew Watson
Grayrock – Elizabeth Foreman and Troy Lane
Orchard Acres – Tonya Hicks
Park Lane – Kyle Hara and Isaiah Behnke
Stonegate – Joan Fadden
Western Ridge – Kimberly Gale and Kacie Miller
Westlake – Bill O’Malley, Rashmi Ghei, Carol Fairborn
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Other details of the forum:

A timekeeper will be in front of the candidates to alert them of their remaining answer time, and there will be an audio setup with microphones for the candidates.

Staging: The candidates will sit at the front of the room facing the audience. The moderator will sit at a table with her back to the audience. Panelists will flank her on either side, as they sort the questions from the audience being careful not to present repetitive questions.

Event management: The moderator will speak to the attendees as the event begins and explain our rules and why they’re important. No reactions from attendees will be allowed, including clapping, shouting, holding signs, or other interruptions. We will have volunteers stationed throughout the room to enforce this policy. We will have an Albemarle County Police officer present in the room.

Questions: The questions asked of candidates will be derived from two sources. One source is the Crozet Leadership Team panelists— each panelist will ask one question per topic, directly to the candidates on topics germane to the role for which the candidates are running. The second will be a mix of questions submitted to the Crozet Leadership team from the Crozet community and questions taken directly from the audience in the room. First priority will be given to the questions submitted by the audience and second priority to the questions submitted in advance.

Format: Each candidate may make a 2-minute opening statement. During the questioning segment, candidates will have 1 minute to respond. Questions will be posed to all candidates, alternating between them as to who answers first. At no point will candidates field questions directly from the audience during the forum, though we do invite them to stay for a bit after the event to mingle with voters if they’d like. With this format we hope to be able get through 8 general topics, If we can keep within our time limits. Each candidate may make a 1-minute closing statement. Topics will be provided to the candidates at least one week prior to the event.