Charlottesville/Albemarle County, VA Focus
PROGRESSIVE TALK RADIO CHARLOTTESVILLE:
Progressive Talk programming for Charlottesville and the rest of Central Virginia.
WVAX AM Dial Position: 1450
140 Rose Hill Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Office Phone: 434-220-2300
Website: http://wvax.com/
Program Schedule:
Monday - Friday
1:00am - 4:00am Randi Rhodes
4:00am-6:00am Thom Hartmann
6:00am - 9:00am Bill Press
9:00am - 12:00pm Stephanie Miller
12:00pm - 3:00pm Thom Hartmann
3:00pm - 6:00pm Randi Rhodes
6:00pm - 10:00pm Ed Schultz
10:00pm - 1:00am Alan Colmes
Saturday
1:00am - 3:00am Randi Rhodes
3:00am - 6:00am The Best of Thom Hartmann
6:00am - 9:00am The Best of Bill Press
9:00am - 10:00am Dr. Ronald Hoffman
10:00am - 10:30am Real Estate Matters
10:30am - 11:00am Dr. Ronald Hoffman
11:00am - 2:00pm The Best of Stephanie Miller
2:00pm - 4:00pm The Car Doctor
4:00pm - 6:00pm The Best of Clark Howard
6:00pm - 8:00pm The Pet Show
8:00pm - 10:00pm Health Talk
10:00pm - 12:00am Food Talk with Michael Colameco
Sunday
12:00am - 3:00am The Best of Stephanie Miller
3:00am - 6:00am The Best of Thom Hartmann
6:00am - 8:00am The Best of Bill Press
8:00am - 10:00am The Garden Hotline
10:00am - 12:00pm Food Talk
12:00pm - 2:00pm The Travel Show
2:00pm - 4:00pm The Best of Thom Hartmann
4:00pm - 6:00pm Real Estate Today
6:00pm - 8:00pm The Best of Clark Howard
8:00pm - 10:00pm Food Talk
10:00pm - 12:00am The Garden Hotline
And support these local businesses that support Progressive Talk Radio.
CURRENT TV:
Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world.
In most areas Current TV is available on:
DIRECTV Channel 358
DISH Network Channel 196
Comcast Digital: Channel 107
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189
Check out their program schedule here.
Central Virginia's National Public Radio Station
WVTF 89.3 FM
Click here to check out their program schedule
LEFT OF CENTER:
Left of Center is a Charlottesville, Virginia group of mostly twenty- and thirty-something local Democrats or dem-curious people.
In talking with our friends, we've realized the need to recruit more young people into the party and to provide an opportunity for us get to know other left-leaning voters in their 20s and 30s living in the city, county and surrounding areas. Our party will be stronger with more diversity, and will remain strong if we start now to cultivate future leadership.
All of our events are free and open to the public. Questions? Contact us at leftofcentercville@gmail.com.
Left of Center Monthly Forum
Held the first Tuesday of every month. See the Left of Center website for details.
Veterans Green Jobs:
Focused so far on Colorado and Virginia, Veterans Green Jobs is a nonprofit organization, and our mission is to connect military veterans with meaningful employment opportunities that serve our communities and environment. We focus on helping vets find career opportunities in stable economic sectors related to environmental restoration, preservation and sustainability; clean and renewable energy; and energy efficiency and conservation.
For their Virginia location, contact: (339) 222-3070
Nuevas Raices: Central Virginia's Hispanic newspaper (en Espanol)
Local Labor Connections: here are a couple of local labor offices. Help out to protect workers' rights
Carpenter's Local 1729
1170 River Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901-4110
Phone: (434) 295-9396
Apwu Local 1657
3570 Grand Forks Boulevard
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Phone: (434) 978-3150
Ibew Local 26
386 Greenbrier Drive # D
Charlottesville, VA 22901-1659
Phone: (434) 975-4239
Local 305 Mail Handlers
3590 Grand Forks Boulevard
Charlottesville, VA 22911-9001
Phone: (434) 975-6376
Charlottesville Democratic Party Events:
Monthly Democratic Breakfast
This gathering takes place on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30a.m. and is usually held at the JABA building on Hillsdale Drive. Pay what you can.
University Democrats (UDems) weekly meeting
Wednesdays at 6 pm in Room 108 of Clark Hall
Drinking Liberally
Every Thursday from 6pm on at South Street Brewery. See the Drinking Liberally website for details.
Charlottesville-Albemarle Young Democrats
Meetings every other Wednesday, 7:30 PM, at South Street Brewery. Come have a good time with your fellow young progressive professionals!
NAACP Albemarle-Charlottesville Branch:
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
703 Concord Ave.
P.O. Box 3382
Charlottesville, VA. 22903
Phone 434 220-1493
E-Mail: mrickturner@hotmail.com
Membership Meeting
2nd Monday of each month; 7:00 pm
Jackson P. Burley Middle School
Charlottesville, VA
(Located at 901 Rose Hill Drive)
Grace Tinsley Scholarship
The Grace Tinsley Scholarship was established by the Charlottesville Democratic Party in December 2006 to help two Charlottesville High School students each year with college costs. This scholarship is given to honor the life and work of a wonderful community activist and leader, Grace Tinsley, who had a life-long passion for social justice.
For more information about donating or applying, go here or contact: Russ Linden at 242-8586 or russlinden@earthlink.net.
Organic Food Store in Charlottesville:
Rebecca's natural food
1141 Emmet St, Charlottesville, Virginia
Phone: 434-977-1965
WebSite: http://www.rebeccasnaturalfood.com
WIND ENERGY IN CHARLOTTESVILLE:
Central Virginia Wind Energy & Manufacturing
We seek to reinvest in rural America and we will advocate the formation of local capabilities and local supply of components and the assembly of such technology. We continually seek out newly developed, emerging technologies and selectively support worthy designs with technical, and financial resources, acting as both consultant and developers in some cases. We endeavor to work with rural communities, municipalities, tribal entities and individuals to identify alternate energy options to include Greenfield and Brownfield opportunities.
* Business type: manufacturer
* Service types: engineering, project development services, maintenance and repair services, testing services
* Address: 108 Second St. SW Suite 43, Charlottesville, Virginia USA 22902
* Telephone: 434-594-3490
* FAX: 434-295-2270
* Web Site: http://www.cvawe.com
Greenlight Energy, Inc.
* Product types: wind turbines (large), wind energy systems (large).
* Service types: installation, project development services, site survey and assessment services
* Address: 401 East Market Street, Suite 210, Charlottesville, Virginia USA 22902
* Telephone: (804) 220 1406
BIODIESEL IN CHARLOTTESVILLE:
Here are some biodiesel stations in Charlottesville. Biodiesel is less polluting and has a smaller carbon footprint than regular diesel, and is produced right here in the USA. Biodiesel can be used in almost any diesel engine. Up to B20 (a 20 percent blend) any diesel engine, whether car or 18 wheeler or whatever, can use it. Above B20 some older engines may have problems, but newer engines should be ok.
Woodfin Watchcard (key card req.), 1156 River Rd., Charlottesville, VA 23822, Phone: 804-355-7104
GREEN BUSINESSES IN THE CHARLOTTEVILLE AREA: These are some of the best local businesses around. Taken from the Green America Green Pages
Blue Ridge Eco Shop
www.blueridgeecoshop.com
Green your lifestyle with everyday products that are environmentally friendlier. Start living a healthier lifestyle today while decreasing your impact on the environment.
Phone: (434)296-0042
Fax: (434)296-0042
313 E Main St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Center for a New American Dream
www.newdream.org
Helping Americans live consciously, buy wisely, and make a difference to promote positive environmental changes in the way goods are produced and consumed. (877)68-DREAM.
Phone: (301)891-3683
Fax: (301)891-3684
455 Second Street SE
Suite 101
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Sunbiosis, plc
www.sunbiosis.com
A small full-service architecture firm specializing in the design of single-family residences for certification in the "LEED for Homes" program.
Phone: (434)872-0880
1005 Cottonwood Rd
Charlottesvle, VA 22901
Rivanna Natural Designs, Inc.
www.rivannadesigns.com
Elegant, handcrafted desk accessories and awards. FSC-certified wood from well-managed forests. Reclaimed wood. Recycled glass. Most products can be engraved or customized.
Phone: (434)244-3447
Fax: (434)244-3347
1736 Allied St.
Charlottesville, VA 22903-5332
Nature Neutral, LLC
www.natureneutral.com
Mid-Atlantic green building supplier: Aquatherm Pipe (PVC-free), FSC certified lumber, plywood and sheathing, sustainable hardwood flooring, bamboo, cork, marmoleum, Safecoat® paint, EnviroSafe Plus and trade treated lumber, cotton insulation, and more.
Phone: (434)975-2002
Fax: (434)975-1036
370 C Greenbrier Dr.
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Savvy Rest, Inc.
www.savvyrest.com
Offering organic mattresses and pillows that are chemical free, hypo-allergenic, comfortable, durable, and fairly traded. Cotton fiber free. Pure latex rubber and certified organic wool.
Phone: (866)856-4044
Fax: (434)817-4050
4414 Ivy Commons
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Montfair Resort Farm
www.montfairresortfarm.com
Eco-friendly vacation cottages and quiet retreat overlook lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, 15 miles NW of Charlottesville. Hiking, mountainbiking, canoeing, and fishing.
Phone: (434)823-5202
2500 Bezaleel Dr.
Crozet, VA 22932
Garden of Eve's Natural Organic Skin Care
www.gardenofeveskincare.com
Features handcrafted products that are ideal for sensitive skin, rosacea, acne, and reducing signs of aging. Also offer products that are safe for pregnancy and no scent options. "Our products make excellent green gifts."
Phone: (434)975-1818
P.O. Box 178
North Garden, VA 22959
Ideas On Legs
www.IdeasOnLegs.com
Tiles, lighting, gift products, and commissioned one-of-a-kind sculptures with kiln-fused recycled glass and reclaimed steel. Design consulting services in sustainable product development. Lectures, workshops, and classes for engineering, design, and arts audiences.
Phone: (434)996-6850
Fax: (434)361-9322
5994 Taylor Creek Rd.
Afton, VA 22920
Sunergia Soyfoods
www.sunergiasoyfoods.com
Organic, non-GMO. More Than Tofu™ in ten flavors made with mushrooms and/or veggies and marinated in shoyu. Soy Sausages: Italian, Chorizo, Breakfast Style.
Phone: (434)970-2798
Fax: (801)437-3484
P.O. Box 1186
Charlottesville, VA 22902-1186
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Progressive Talk programming for Charlottesville and the rest of Central Virginia.
WVAX AM Dial Position: 1450
140 Rose Hill Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Office Phone: 434-220-2300
Website: http://wvax.com/
Program Schedule:
Monday - Friday
1:00am - 4:00am Randi Rhodes
4:00am-6:00am Thom Hartmann
6:00am - 9:00am Bill Press
9:00am - 12:00pm Stephanie Miller
12:00pm - 3:00pm Thom Hartmann
3:00pm - 6:00pm Randi Rhodes
6:00pm - 10:00pm Ed Schultz
10:00pm - 1:00am Alan Colmes
Saturday
1:00am - 3:00am Randi Rhodes
3:00am - 6:00am The Best of Thom Hartmann
6:00am - 9:00am The Best of Bill Press
9:00am - 10:00am Dr. Ronald Hoffman
10:00am - 10:30am Real Estate Matters
10:30am - 11:00am Dr. Ronald Hoffman
11:00am - 2:00pm The Best of Stephanie Miller
2:00pm - 4:00pm The Car Doctor
4:00pm - 6:00pm The Best of Clark Howard
6:00pm - 8:00pm The Pet Show
8:00pm - 10:00pm Health Talk
10:00pm - 12:00am Food Talk with Michael Colameco
Sunday
12:00am - 3:00am The Best of Stephanie Miller
3:00am - 6:00am The Best of Thom Hartmann
6:00am - 8:00am The Best of Bill Press
8:00am - 10:00am The Garden Hotline
10:00am - 12:00pm Food Talk
12:00pm - 2:00pm The Travel Show
2:00pm - 4:00pm The Best of Thom Hartmann
4:00pm - 6:00pm Real Estate Today
6:00pm - 8:00pm The Best of Clark Howard
8:00pm - 10:00pm Food Talk
10:00pm - 12:00am The Garden Hotline
And support these local businesses that support Progressive Talk Radio.
CURRENT TV:
Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world.
In most areas Current TV is available on:
DIRECTV Channel 358
DISH Network Channel 196
Comcast Digital: Channel 107
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189
Check out their program schedule here.
Central Virginia's National Public Radio Station
WVTF 89.3 FM
Click here to check out their program schedule
LEFT OF CENTER:
Left of Center is a Charlottesville, Virginia group of mostly twenty- and thirty-something local Democrats or dem-curious people.
In talking with our friends, we've realized the need to recruit more young people into the party and to provide an opportunity for us get to know other left-leaning voters in their 20s and 30s living in the city, county and surrounding areas. Our party will be stronger with more diversity, and will remain strong if we start now to cultivate future leadership.
All of our events are free and open to the public. Questions? Contact us at leftofcentercville@gmail.com.
Left of Center Monthly Forum
Held the first Tuesday of every month. See the Left of Center website for details.
Veterans Green Jobs:
Focused so far on Colorado and Virginia, Veterans Green Jobs is a nonprofit organization, and our mission is to connect military veterans with meaningful employment opportunities that serve our communities and environment. We focus on helping vets find career opportunities in stable economic sectors related to environmental restoration, preservation and sustainability; clean and renewable energy; and energy efficiency and conservation.
For their Virginia location, contact: (339) 222-3070
Nuevas Raices: Central Virginia's Hispanic newspaper (en Espanol)
Local Labor Connections: here are a couple of local labor offices. Help out to protect workers' rights
Carpenter's Local 1729
1170 River Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901-4110
Phone: (434) 295-9396
Apwu Local 1657
3570 Grand Forks Boulevard
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Phone: (434) 978-3150
Ibew Local 26
386 Greenbrier Drive # D
Charlottesville, VA 22901-1659
Phone: (434) 975-4239
Local 305 Mail Handlers
3590 Grand Forks Boulevard
Charlottesville, VA 22911-9001
Phone: (434) 975-6376
Charlottesville Democratic Party Events:
Monthly Democratic Breakfast
This gathering takes place on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30a.m. and is usually held at the JABA building on Hillsdale Drive. Pay what you can.
University Democrats (UDems) weekly meeting
Wednesdays at 6 pm in Room 108 of Clark Hall
Drinking Liberally
Every Thursday from 6pm on at South Street Brewery. See the Drinking Liberally website for details.
Charlottesville-Albemarle Young Democrats
Meetings every other Wednesday, 7:30 PM, at South Street Brewery. Come have a good time with your fellow young progressive professionals!
NAACP Albemarle-Charlottesville Branch:
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
703 Concord Ave.
P.O. Box 3382
Charlottesville, VA. 22903
Phone 434 220-1493
E-Mail: mrickturner@hotmail.com
Membership Meeting
2nd Monday of each month; 7:00 pm
Jackson P. Burley Middle School
Charlottesville, VA
(Located at 901 Rose Hill Drive)
Grace Tinsley Scholarship
The Grace Tinsley Scholarship was established by the Charlottesville Democratic Party in December 2006 to help two Charlottesville High School students each year with college costs. This scholarship is given to honor the life and work of a wonderful community activist and leader, Grace Tinsley, who had a life-long passion for social justice.
For more information about donating or applying, go here or contact: Russ Linden at 242-8586 or russlinden@earthlink.net.
Organic Food Store in Charlottesville:
Rebecca's natural food
1141 Emmet St, Charlottesville, Virginia
Phone: 434-977-1965
WebSite: http://www.rebeccasnaturalfood.com
WIND ENERGY IN CHARLOTTESVILLE:
Central Virginia Wind Energy & Manufacturing
We seek to reinvest in rural America and we will advocate the formation of local capabilities and local supply of components and the assembly of such technology. We continually seek out newly developed, emerging technologies and selectively support worthy designs with technical, and financial resources, acting as both consultant and developers in some cases. We endeavor to work with rural communities, municipalities, tribal entities and individuals to identify alternate energy options to include Greenfield and Brownfield opportunities.
* Business type: manufacturer
* Service types: engineering, project development services, maintenance and repair services, testing services
* Address: 108 Second St. SW Suite 43, Charlottesville, Virginia USA 22902
* Telephone: 434-594-3490
* FAX: 434-295-2270
* Web Site: http://www.cvawe.com
Greenlight Energy, Inc.
* Product types: wind turbines (large), wind energy systems (large).
* Service types: installation, project development services, site survey and assessment services
* Address: 401 East Market Street, Suite 210, Charlottesville, Virginia USA 22902
* Telephone: (804) 220 1406
BIODIESEL IN CHARLOTTESVILLE:
Here are some biodiesel stations in Charlottesville. Biodiesel is less polluting and has a smaller carbon footprint than regular diesel, and is produced right here in the USA. Biodiesel can be used in almost any diesel engine. Up to B20 (a 20 percent blend) any diesel engine, whether car or 18 wheeler or whatever, can use it. Above B20 some older engines may have problems, but newer engines should be ok.
Woodfin Watchcard (key card req.), 1156 River Rd., Charlottesville, VA 23822, Phone: 804-355-7104
GREEN BUSINESSES IN THE CHARLOTTEVILLE AREA: These are some of the best local businesses around. Taken from the Green America Green Pages
Blue Ridge Eco Shop
www.blueridgeecoshop.com
Green your lifestyle with everyday products that are environmentally friendlier. Start living a healthier lifestyle today while decreasing your impact on the environment.
Phone: (434)296-0042
Fax: (434)296-0042
313 E Main St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Center for a New American Dream
www.newdream.org
Helping Americans live consciously, buy wisely, and make a difference to promote positive environmental changes in the way goods are produced and consumed. (877)68-DREAM.
Phone: (301)891-3683
Fax: (301)891-3684
455 Second Street SE
Suite 101
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Sunbiosis, plc
www.sunbiosis.com
A small full-service architecture firm specializing in the design of single-family residences for certification in the "LEED for Homes" program.
Phone: (434)872-0880
1005 Cottonwood Rd
Charlottesvle, VA 22901
Rivanna Natural Designs, Inc.
www.rivannadesigns.com
Elegant, handcrafted desk accessories and awards. FSC-certified wood from well-managed forests. Reclaimed wood. Recycled glass. Most products can be engraved or customized.
Phone: (434)244-3447
Fax: (434)244-3347
1736 Allied St.
Charlottesville, VA 22903-5332
Nature Neutral, LLC
www.natureneutral.com
Mid-Atlantic green building supplier: Aquatherm Pipe (PVC-free), FSC certified lumber, plywood and sheathing, sustainable hardwood flooring, bamboo, cork, marmoleum, Safecoat® paint, EnviroSafe Plus and trade treated lumber, cotton insulation, and more.
Phone: (434)975-2002
Fax: (434)975-1036
370 C Greenbrier Dr.
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Savvy Rest, Inc.
www.savvyrest.com
Offering organic mattresses and pillows that are chemical free, hypo-allergenic, comfortable, durable, and fairly traded. Cotton fiber free. Pure latex rubber and certified organic wool.
Phone: (866)856-4044
Fax: (434)817-4050
4414 Ivy Commons
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Montfair Resort Farm
www.montfairresortfarm.com
Eco-friendly vacation cottages and quiet retreat overlook lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, 15 miles NW of Charlottesville. Hiking, mountainbiking, canoeing, and fishing.
Phone: (434)823-5202
2500 Bezaleel Dr.
Crozet, VA 22932
Garden of Eve's Natural Organic Skin Care
www.gardenofeveskincare.com
Features handcrafted products that are ideal for sensitive skin, rosacea, acne, and reducing signs of aging. Also offer products that are safe for pregnancy and no scent options. "Our products make excellent green gifts."
Phone: (434)975-1818
P.O. Box 178
North Garden, VA 22959
Ideas On Legs
www.IdeasOnLegs.com
Tiles, lighting, gift products, and commissioned one-of-a-kind sculptures with kiln-fused recycled glass and reclaimed steel. Design consulting services in sustainable product development. Lectures, workshops, and classes for engineering, design, and arts audiences.
Phone: (434)996-6850
Fax: (434)361-9322
5994 Taylor Creek Rd.
Afton, VA 22920
Sunergia Soyfoods
www.sunergiasoyfoods.com
Organic, non-GMO. More Than Tofu™ in ten flavors made with mushrooms and/or veggies and marinated in shoyu. Soy Sausages: Italian, Chorizo, Breakfast Style.
Phone: (434)970-2798
Fax: (801)437-3484
P.O. Box 1186
Charlottesville, VA 22902-1186
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