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February
February 1 - April 1
Don't let the cold weather keep you tethered to your couch! Participate in our Winter Wonderland Passport Program this year. Keswick Vineyards is partnering with Castle Hill Cider, Blenheim and Jefferson Vineyards. Stop by any location and buy a passport for $15--a $20 for Wine Club Members, $25 value for non-members! One free tasting at each location when you show your passport!
Saturday, February 11 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Keswick Vineyards
Annual Valentine's Day Event: "Be Mine With Mine"
RSVP with your estimated time of arrival at (434) 244-3341 or info(at)keswickvineyards.com. Spoil yourself with delicious dessert pairings with five of our wines in an intimate environment. Our 2010 Wine Club exclusive Syrah will be among the five wines enjoyed, and will also be available for sale the day of the event. Wine Club Members taste for $15 a person, and non-members for $20 a person. We hope to see you there!
Tuesday, February 14 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Center for Nonprofit Excellence presents: Starting a Nonprofit: A Checklist of Questions to ask/answer before & after launch
This training provides advice on how to evaluate whether to start a nonprofit.
Speaker(s): Cristine Nardi, Executive Director, CNE
Fee: Free and open to the public
Advance Registration: Required: programs(at)thecne.org
Wednesday, February 15 | 5:30 PM | ecoREMOD (608 Ridge Street, Charlottesville)
First GreenMatters Workshop of 2012 - Home Energy Improvements: How to Do it Right
When it comes to home energy improvements, many people like to “do it yourself.” However, that can also mean “do it twice.” At this GreenMatters workshop we’ll teach you how to do it right the first time.<o:p></o:p>
You’ll also learn about home performance, lowering your energy bill, improving the comfort of your home and which measures provide the best return on your investment. Our professionals will help you determine which projects you can do on your own and where you might need to engage contractors.
7-7:30 Join us for an optional DIY practice session. Our experts will walk you through caulking, foaming and other DIY measures with the opportunity for hands-on application of the skills you learned during the workshop. $5 fee to cover the cost of materials.
Space is limited to 25.
More info: http://leap-va.org/doitrightworkshop
Register today by emailing james(at)leap-va.org or calling 434.227.4666<o:p></o:p>
Wednesday, February 15 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Webinar
Leaders Who Coach
Leaders wear many different "hats" to accomplish whatever task is before them. As leaders we are constantly looking for (or we should be) more effective, efficient, and productive ways to motivate and challenge those we lead. This webinar will invite you to try on the coaching hat. If you are committed to self-development and achievement, you need to attend this free webinar.
Tuesday, February 21 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Virginia Foundation for the Humanities
Center for Nonprofit Excellence presents: Creating An Effective Development Plan
Speaker(s): Wendy McGrady, The Curtis Group
Fee: $30 for CNE members; $50 for CNE non-members
To register: programs(at)thecne.org
Wednesday, February 22 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Speak! Language Center (313 2nd Street SE, Charlottesville)
CBIC Afterhours Passport Series #3 Featuring France
Tickets are $20 for CBIC/Chamber members, $35 for non-members. Food by Restaurant Pomme and wine from Market Street Winshops. RSVP.
Thursday, February 23 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Alzheimer's Association (1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 306, Charlottesville, VA)
Early Stage Support Group for persons with early stage memory loss and their care partners
The two groups will meet simultaneously. If the person with memory loss does not want to come, the care partner is welcome to attend the care partner group. If the person with memory loss does not have a care partner, they are still welcome to join the group as well. This group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month.
Tuesday, March 13 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Grant Search 101: Using the Foundation Center's Foundation Directory Online
This session is free and open to the public.
Thursday, March 15 & Friday, March 16 | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Grant Writing Bootcamp presented by CNE
Grant dollars are essential source of support for nonprofits but preparing a successful proposal can be intimidating process, for first-time or experienced grant writers. Join Susie Miller for this entertaining two-day training to learning essential, practical and proven techniques to extend your grant writing power, find funds, and prevail in this new economy. CNE Members: $150 / Non-member $200.<o:p></o:p>
