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 | Albemarle County Homepage |
| All American Floors - Adam & Allison Sliko founded this family-owned business, and do all the work themselves; none is sub-contracted out! Specializing in the installation and refinishing of hardwood floors - click here for more information. Contact via email at slikofloors@hotmail.com or via telephone: (434) 760-4679 or (434) 882-4679 |
| Blue Ridge Design and Printing - Bill Hitt, Office Forms Designer and Distributor - 2114 Angus Road, Suite 222, Charlottesville, VA 22901 - (434) 979-3884 - fax (434) 984-4488 - blueridgedesign@earthlink.net |
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Carlson Wagonlit/Cosmopolitan Travel,
Kellie M. Bishop,
CTC, President - 1924 Arlington Blvd, Ste. 107, Charlottesville, VA
22903 - (434) 971-3733 or (434) 293-3203 fax |
| Charlottesville City Homepage |
| Cuts by Tammy - Specializing in Hair, Tanning & Nails - 5792 Three Notch'd Road, Crozet, Virginia - (434) 823 - 4766 - cutsbytammy@aol.com |
| Charlottesville Area Community Foundation - supporting programs such as BRITT (providing free taxi services to youths at risk), Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, the Music Resource Center, the Charlottesville Municipal Arts Center, Service Dogs of Virginia, Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, and many more. |
| Charlottesville Judo Academy - Teaching "The Gentle Way" on Tuesday and Friday evenings at the Charlottesville YMCA - (434) 975-4482 |
| Central Virginia Community Acupuncture
(CVCA) - Veterans, reservists, active-duty personnel and family
members are welcome to attend a FREE ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC on a weekly or
one-time basis. The clinic is held on MONDAY EVENINGS from
7:00-8:30 pm at the Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA), 674
Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901. For more information,
contact Jody Forman at (434) 975-0025 or Cali Gaston at (434) 960-8464.
CVCA welcomes active-duty personnel, veterans, and reservists and their
families to experience the benefits of acupuncture. Many recipients
report improved sleep, better concentration, reduced tress and anxiety,
as well as an overall sense of well-being. This treatment model was
implemented by Acupuncturists Without Borders to treat thousands of
people in Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina and is being used to
treat veterans nationwide. Currently, the Pentagon is conducting
research on the use of acupuncture with troops suffering from combat
stress. Some military hospitals already use acupuncture for stress
relief. Early research indicated acupuncture relieved PTSD symptoms and
also eased pain and depression. (USA Today, 10/17/08)
The Dreamtime Project - Jim Gagnon, recording artist, free-lance writer, cultural music enthusiast, painter, massage therapist, and producer of four CDs, the latest being "The Great Dance", by his group Dreamtime Project. |
| E.T. Electric - Ed Berry, licensed electrician (a veritable wiring wizard, in my humble opinion) contact via (540) 717-5306 cell or (540) 547-3645 land line or (540) 547-1767 fax |
| Frontrunner Sign Studios - Ed Brown and Crew - 1304 E. Market Street, Suite O, Charlottesville, VA 22902 - (434) 293-SIGN |
| Jack of Many Trades Home Improvements - Remodeling/Decks/Floors/Siding/Roofing/Tiling - - (434) 760-0120 |
| Janette Patterson, Stained Glass Artist - Charlottesville and Metropolitan DC area - Creates amazingly beautiful works on commission - 10228 Leslie Street, Silver Spring, MD, 20902 - (301) 681-4803 - janette.pat@verizon.net - click here for examples of her work! |
| J.W. Schwab - Landscaping and Lawn Care - Free Estimates - (434) 531-0250 or (540) 832-3241 |
| Lime Leaf Thai Restaurant - 1958 Rio Hill Shopping Center (between Dick's and Kroger's) - (434) 245-8884 |
| Maintenance Unlimited - Michael P. Rose - "For all of your maintenance needs" - (434) 960-8622 mainunlimited@aol.com |
| Master's Auto Body - great work, great prices, great staff! - (434) 971-1006 |
| Michael Bailey Photography in Charlottesville, Virginia - the images on Mike's website will amaze and delight you! |
| The Mouse Works - Ryan "Timothy Mouse" Williamson - maker of unique handcrafted felt hats and clothing! - (434) 973-6032 |
| Noon Whistle Pottery - Pottery Studio & Gallery Stanardsville, VA - representing over 75 craftspeople - (434) - 985-6500 |
| Oriental Express Chinese Take-out and Delivery - 3440 Seminole Trail, Suite 107 (near Dips N' Sips) - (434) 974 -9988 |
| Paradox Pastry - The COOLEST cakes you'd ever imagine! Made by Jenny Peterson, Chef and Owner - (434) 989-8011 - info@paradoxpastry.com |
| PRA International |
| Rivanna Rifle and Pistol Club |
| SCORE - Service Corps of Retired Executives: National - Charlottesville Chapter; Chamber of Commerce Center, East Market and 5th Streets, Suite 200, Charlottesville, VA 22902 - (434) 295-6712 |
| Seminole Trail Volunteer Fire Department |
| Shanghai Chinese - for dining in or take-out - 312 Pantops Center - (434) 984-2688 |
| Skylight Studios - gallery art featuring local Charlottesville artists, including that of owners Kate Barton (kdbarton@gmail.com) and Kelly Oakes. 108 Second St. NW, off the downtown mall. Contact for hours via skylightcville@gmail.com . |
| Smith and Robertson, Inc. - Custom Building and Design Since 1976 - TimberPeg Homes - (434) 971-7026 |
| SPCA - Charlottesville/Albemarle and ASPCA - National . Local Contact Info: (434) 973-5959 - info@caspca.org - Shelter located at 3355 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901 |
| SSal Shin Jo Judo - 500 Henry Avenue - senseishin@ssjjudo.com - Offering youth and adult classes Monday through Thursday and on Saturdays |
| Virginia Festival of the Book - A program of the Virginia Center for the Book at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, 145 Ednam Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903 - Contact Nancy Damon via vabook@virginia.edu or (434) 924-7548 |
| Wise Hands Massage Oils - Dean Niarchos - distributing fine oils to businesses and individuals - (434) 960 - 4648 - deanimac2003@yahoo.com |
| Joseph Wolf, Sculptor - Palmyra, Virginia - Beautiful works on display at the offices of the Albemarle Center for Health and Rehabilitation, 630 Peter Jefferson Way, Suite 230, Charlottesville, VA 22911 - (804) 589-2410 - jobel@ceva.net |
| Yards_4u, LLC - Landscaping and Lawn Care - Tony Morris - (434) 996-ICUT (4288) |
Charitable Organizations (the few to which I donate money)
| Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage
Museum and the Back Bay
Wildfowl Guild - The Back Bay Wildfowl Guild, established in the
1970's, founded the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum in 1992 at the
DeWitt Cottage on the boardwalk of Virginia Beach. The Museum
serves to provide an informative and educational experience to all
visiting the oldest building on the oceanfront, preserving the history
of early Virginia Beach and wildfowling in the area through displays of:
antique decoys, contemporary carvings and wildfowl art. Visit the
museum at 1113 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 437-8432 Blue Ridge Area Food Bank - The mission of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is to obtain and efficiently distribute nutritious foods and other products to member agencies while developing programs and partnerships to help eliminate hunger. (540) 248-3663 |
| Disabled American Veterans (DAV) - With more than 1.2 million members, Disabled American Veterans is an organization of disabled veterans who are focused on building better lives for disabled veterans and their families. The organization accomplishes this goal by providing free assistance to veterans in obtaining benefits and services earned through their military service. It is fully funded through its membership dues and public contributions. It is not a government agency and receives no government funds. |
| Southern Poverty Law Center - The Southern Poverty Law Center was founded in 1971 as a small civil rights law firm. Today, the Center is internationally known for its tolerance education programs, its legal victories against white supremacists and its tracking of hate groups. My hope is that parents and educators across the country will become aware of, donate to, and promote the FREE "Teaching Tolerance" program sponsored by the Center. Children are our future! |
| SPCA of Charlottesville/Albermarle - 3355 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901 - (434) 973-5959 // "Purring at Pantops" Cat Adoption Satellite, near Food Lion - 434-293-2252 |
| Wintergreen Adaptive Sports program - is a non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation whose mission is to teach
the joys of alpine skiing to individuals with a disability. Boating and
kayaking adaptive programs are also available in the summer months. Set in the
beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, WAS offers fun, exhilaration
and the chance to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends to people
of all ages and with every imaginable disability. I donate
to "WAS" in fond memory of one of its instructors and supporters, Conrad
Frazier. For more information, contact 434-325-2007 or email
info@skiwas.org . |
Travel, Culture and Language Resources
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ITALY |
Link to multiple websites for Tuscany and Florence/Italy
Guided Trips to Italy, led by Italian Professoressa Tullia Maffei-Lynch of Charlottesville, VA
Segway Tours of Rome (and Florence, Pisa and Milan, as well) - We had great fun with this (after the we got over the initial terror!), and it was a fantastic way to see Rome "up close and personal." Our guides Ettore and Marcello were very competent and took good care of our group. Try www.italysegwaytours.com or info@italysegwaytours.com or call (+39) 06 7759 1822 for reservations.
Ettore Bellardini is a certified Sommelier and can arrange for private tours of Rome's tourist sites in addition to local wineries, including day trips from Rome to the beautiful countryside of his hometown, Castelli Romani. For more information, contact him via mailto:info@antiquatours.com and/or visit www.antiquatours.com .
The best Gelateria near the Vatican has an English name: The Old Bridge Gelateria . They were recommended to us by a local fellow, and it was the most wonderful recommendation ever! They make their gelato out of the freshest ingredients, and it really makes a difference! The address is Via Bastioni di Michelangelo 3/5 Roma - but the easiest way to get there is to follow the signs to the Vatican Museums, and they're "just around the corner" from the very touristy plaza right there. There are a zillion other gelato shops to choose from, but ... walk around the corner and you'll find the BEST!
To get to the the old family neighborhood of Vigna Clara north of Rome (where we lived in the 1960's), take the Metro to Station Flaminio, then take bus line #2 to Termini Mancini, then take bus # 222 to Via di Vigna Stelutti and the condominiums are practically "right there". If you can't find it, go to the round church and walk uphill. The official address, if you're taking a taxi or doing a Google search, is:
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Condominio =Vigna Clara=
- maps.google.com
5, Piazza Jacini Stefano, Roma, RM 00191 -06 3295655
Directions and more »
My all-time favorite restaurant in Rome is near the Vatican: L' isola della Pizza - it has fine, fresh food, friendly and efficient waiters, and a down-home "local" atmosphere. Ask for "Paolo" as your waiter - Enjoy!
The "Dark Rome" - tour guide service provided us with an excellent tour of the Vatican (the best of several I've been on) along with skip-the-line services.
Discover Tuscany - providing a wide range of services including Tuscan Bike Tours, Wine and Cheese Tastings, Guided Trekking in the Tuscan hills and Cooking Italian Meals in your Tuscan Vacation Villa Rental. An excellent group of people to work with long-distance via Internet and telephone when planning travel to Italy. Ask for Guido and/or Andrea by name. The staff can also assist with additional services such as arranging for all types of guided tours, babysitting, traveling companions, tennis, golf, museum reservations - almost anything!
| CHINA |
Exploring China via Cavalier Travels
China-USA.org - promoting the exchange of ideas and information, particularly as related to Chinese Traditional Medicine/Tuina
| TRAVEL WEBSITES that I use most often: |
Miscellaneous Occasionally Useful Stuff ...
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