What does a TimeBanker give an 88 year-old dad (who has more than everything he wants) for Father's Day? Dad doesn't get around very well anymore so these days I puzzle over what small gesture would give him a little happiness in his closely circumscribed life. I got an inspiration last February when I was visiting … Continue reading Priceless Gifts Through TimeBanking
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I volunteered for the City of Charlottesville bike count this week. For the record, not a lot of people are biking over the Belmont Bridge at 8am-9am on a Sunday morning. The person who came to relieve me was Stephanie, I had never met her and I’m not sure what made her think to ask … Continue reading Like links in a bike chain
Cville TimeBanker brings music back to life - Lise Stoessel I spent a most illuminating hour in Cville TimeBanker Philip Clark’s studio last week. As I stood behind him, with his computer in front of him, his piano keyboard to the left and his music stand to the right, I got to hear a song … Continue reading Music to TimeBanker’s Ears
From new member Gwen, who is now sporting some snazzy photos! - Even on my professional website, for years I've made do with snapshots to represent myself. One of the first posts that caught my eye on C'Ville TimeBank was Maggie Stein's offer to take headshots. She described the process: she'd meet with someone in … Continue reading Smile and say “Cheeeeeeese”
I've done sewing/mending for 3 different timebankers thus far. Each of them came with projects that had been hanging around for a looooong time (not unlike the ones up in my studio...). Mostly they were things that had been well-used, well-loved and had begun to develop "issues". Their owners were torn as to whether to … Continue reading People who need people
One of the MANY reasons I LOVE Cville TimeBank: It's helping me get things DONE! Case in point - I've had this chunk of fabric for almost 20 years. I bought it with the intention of hemming the edges and using it as a tablecloth. I remember finding it while shopping with my mom - … Continue reading The priceless $1 tablecloth
Overwhelm. Ever had it? Surely you've felt it at some point. For me, it's the force that causes me to avoid a seemingly monstrous task, instead of just diving in and getting it done. You know that thing on your to do list? More likely, it's on the 'to do someday when I have the … Continue reading Why Kathy (and Joanie) like the TimeBank
In July, the Cville TimeBank was one of over 50 organizations across the country to host the nationwide screening of Fixing the Future. In the film, host David Brancaccio, of public radio’s Marketplace and NOW on PBS, visits people and organizations across America that are attempting a revolution: the reinvention of the American economy. By featuring communities using … Continue reading Fixing the Future – November 8 screening
Wow~ what an amazing turnout for the film screening on July 18th! The pilot program for Cville TimeBank is nearly full, but as of this posting, we do have a few slots open. For information on how to join, please visit our "Get Involved" tab. As promised, we're posting a few links here, to make … Continue reading Thanks for coming to Fixing the Future!
Fixing the Future - see the trailer here!
Cville TimeBank is hosting a local screening of the film, Fixing the Future, coming to theaters across the US for a special one-night screening event. We hope you'll make plans to attend! Join us on July 18th at the Carmike Cinema, 1005 Gardens Blvd in Charlottesville (behind Pier1 Imports on 29North) for this special screening.
Cville TimeBank is one of more than 50 groups around the country participating in the campaign, using Fixing the Future to encourage American communities to create resilient, local economies through innovative approaches to job creation. Fixing the Future Across America also links together a national network of business groups and community-based organizations working to improve their local economies.
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