Cville TimeBank

Author: tkellyc

  • The Economics of Happiness

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    The Cville Timebank is co-sponsoring a screening of The Economics of Happiness at Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar, 414 E. Main Street on Monday, April 14 at 7:00 pm.

    The Economics of Happiness describes a world moving simultaneously in two opposing directions. On the one hand, an unholy alliance of governments and big business continues to promote globalization and the consolidation of corporate power. At the same time, people all over the world are resisting those policies, demanding a re-regulation of trade and finance—and, far from the old institutions of power, they’re starting to forge a very different future. Communities are coming together to re-build more human scale, ecological economies based on a new paradigm – an economics of localization.

    Transition Charlottesville-Albemarle is sponsoring this screening, and we hope you’ll join us for a wonderful event.

    [This was pulled directly from our Newsletter, which you can sign up for right here.]

  • TimeBank Discussions ON THE AIR

    Make plans to listen in when timebanking becomes the hot topic of discussion — not once, but TWICE!

    Friday, March 28   9 – 10:00 a.m.
    Virginia Conversations
    Virginia Public Radio’s May-Lily Lee will lead a discussion about timebanks in Virginia, and a special call-in guest will be none other than Edgar Cahn, the founder of TimeBanks USA!  This program will be carried on thirty NPR affiliates across the Commonwealth.  In Charlottesville, you can tune in to 88.5 or 89.3 FM, or listen online here.  Members are invited to call in with comments, questions, endorsements, anecdotes — let’s hear from you!  The number to call in is: 866-611-NEWS, that’s 866-611-6397

    Sunday, March 30  11 a.m. – noon
    Sunday Morning Wake-up Call   WNRN
    Rick Moore hosts Cville TimeBank co-chairs Kathy Kildea and Arthur Rashap for a lively interview with Rick’s 10-year-old nephew.  Listen in at 91.9 in Charlottesville, or online here.

    Both programs will be available for download and listening after the broadcast if you’re not glued to your radio – we’ll put the links in our next newsletter so you don’t miss them!

    [This was pulled directly from our Newsletter, which you can sign up for right here.]

  • Local News Coverage!

    Here in Charlottesville, the Daily Progress ran an article about the Cville TimeBank’s one year birthday.  These are more than just “feel-good fluff” stories: members are getting things done, saving money, and building community — one transaction at a time.

    Cville Timebank helps locals get something for nothing.

  • TimeBank Updates

    If you’re not following us on Facebook (and it’s okay if you’re not), you are missing out on a regular stream of information – uplifting photos, humorous cartoons, and awesome articles about TimeBanking all over the world!

    I’m going to post the most recent articles here so that everyone can enjoy, Facebook or not!

    Value of Time – The mother of one of our members clipped this article and sent it to her with a note “Wouldn’t this be a great idea for Charlottesville?”

    5 Things We Can Learn from Japan About Aging Well – Guess what is #1 on this list.

    The Science of ‘Paying It Forward’ – See? It’s science, y’all.

    Founder of Time Banking Believes Everyone Has Something to Contribute

    Saving Money, Helping Others with TimeBanking – Check out the Louisville TimeBank on ABC news tonight! Diane Sawyer’s hometown crew shows us how it’s done. It’s not really ‘free’ – payment for services comes in units of members’ time, not dollars. But as one member stated, “I feel so RICH because of the timebank!”

  • Cville TimeBank Auction Item: Homemade Bread for a Month!

    I will make you a fresh loaf of bread every week for a month (4 loaves) delivered to a Cville city location or pickup downtown. These will be made out of fresh ground whole grains that still have all approx 26 of the nutrients available for your nourishment — these nutrients start to oxidize and become unavailable about 24 hours after grinding. These will be ground moments before entering your bread! You can choose among about 12 different grains along with 3 kinds of wheat, have grainy or smooth, have loaves or rolls. I’m offering 2 of these services. Top bidder gets to choose their month first. Schedule/timing of loaves is negotiable.

    -Cville TimeBank member Kelly

    Kelly is a self described health food nut! She loves to share the knowledge she has collected over years for better health and nutrition with anyone who wants to hear. She would love to introduce you to the superior taste and nutrition of REAL food. After this, you don’t have to go back to store bought bread – you can take her bread making class offered in the TimeBank! Shecan also point you to the places in town where you can purchase bread almost this good. 🙂

    Minimum/Starting Bid: $20

    Fine Print: Service Offer Expires 12/31/2014.

    To participate in this silent auction, leave a comment below with your bid. (Really. It’s that simple!) All auction comments will close at 5pm on November 15th. The highest bidder will be contacted for payment and connected with the service provider.

  • Cville TimeBank Auction Item: Addressing Holiday Cards

    I’m pretty crafty and have lots of fabulous gel pens in a variety of colors (including metallics and glitter). Just hand off your greeting card envelopes and a list of recipients and I will hand-address them all, like one of Santa’s elves!

    -Cville TimeBank member Gwendolyn

    Gwendolyn loves calligraphy, painting and drawing. Between November 1 and the holidays you can see some of her hand painted mandalas on display at Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar.

    Minimum/Starting Bid: $20

    Fine Print: Service Offer Expires 12/20/2013.

    To participate in this silent auction, leave a comment below with your bid. (Really. It’s that simple!) All auction comments will close at 5pm on November 15th. The highest bidder will be contacted for payment and connected with the service provider.

  • Cville TimeBank Auction Item: Gingerbread Elf!

    I think I have molasses in my DNA. I learned how to make gingerbread houses from my mother when I was a kid, and over the last 30 years, I’ve made over one hundred houses for my family, for gifts and for sale at craft shows.

    I will provide all the ingredients and equipment to either teach and guide you, or to just deliver the finished product, and will be happy to schedule at a mutually agreed time in December. It will last as long as you can refrain from nibbling on it! 🙂

    -Cville TimeBank member Kathy

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    Would you like to have a home-made gingerbread house at your place this Christmas?? Maybe you want a practiced set of hands to guide you through so you can make it and present it to your grandkids? (I won’t spill the beans!) Or would you like to have a little decorating party for your own child as a special treat? Heck…. do you just want me to do it for you? However we get there, you’ll have a completely edible and uniquely beautiful gingerbread house at the end of the journey.

    Market Value of this item: $75
    Minimum/Starting Bid: $40

    Fine Print: Service Offer Expires 12/22/2013 

    To participate in this silent auction, leave a comment below with your bid. (Really. It’s that simple!) All auction comments will close at 5pm on November 15th. The highest bidder will be contacted for payment and connected with the service provider.

  • Cville TimeBank Auction Item: Private Yoga Session

    One-hour private hatha yoga session to address your specific needs or just use the hour for a guided practice. We will meet in my quiet, cozy studio on the downtown mall.
    -Cville TimeBank member Barbara

    Barbara has been teaching hatha yoga for 29 years. Her niche is working with women over 50 in a gentle, supportive atmosphere, addressing stress, stiffness & the general aches & pains that come with aging. For more info visit simplyyogacville.com/

    Market Value of this item: $75
    Minimum/Starting Bid: $25

    Fine Print: Service Offer Expires 11/15/2014.

    To participate in this silent auction, leave a comment below with your bid. (Really. It’s that simple!) All auction comments will close at 5pm on November 15th. The highest bidder will be contacted for payment and connected with the service provider.

  • Cville TimeBank Auction Item: Family Photoshoot

    Do you need an updated family photo for your holiday cards? Or perhaps you just want to freeze a particular moment in time. I’d love to spend some time with your family, capturing your laughter, smiles, and whatever else you happen to bring.

    -Cville TimeBank member Maggie

    Maggie has been a part-time freelance photographer for the past 5 years, shooting weddings, community events, and family portraits.

    Here is some of her most recent work:

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    Market Value of this item: $200
    Minimum/Starting Bid: $50

    Fine Print: Service Offer Expires 03/15/2014. One hour portrait session at a location of your choosing in or near Charlottesville, Virginia.

    To participate in this silent auction, leave a comment below with your bid. (Really. It’s that simple!) All auction comments will close at 5pm on November 15th. The highest bidder will be contacted for payment and connected with the service provider.

  • Cville TimeBank Auction Item: Learn to make earrings!

    One-on-one tutorial to make a pair of beautiful sterling silver dangle earrings (for pierced ears) using my extensive stash of artisan glass and silver beads — your choice, your design!

    Come with an outfit in mind to accessorize, or just see how my stash might inspire you.  Plan on about two hours, start to finish.  Or, if you prefer, you can pick out the beads/findings and I can just make them for you!

    -Cville TimeBank member Lise

    I am a Jane-of-all-crafts (as opposed to a Jack-of-all-trades) and have a dedicated studio (actually TWO) bursting with fun things waiting to be created!  I am also an educator of both adults and children and have legendary levels of patience. I have been making jewelry (silversmithing, lost wax, clay, sculpey, beaded, etc.)  for over 30 years though admittedly I have done it mostly for fun and non-profit donations, only a little for sale.

    Market Value of this item: $60
    Minimum/Starting Bid: $20

    Fine Print: Service Offer Expires 04/30/2014

    To participate in this silent auction, leave a comment below with your bid. (Really. It’s that simple!) All auction comments will close at 5pm on November 15th. The highest bidder will be contacted for payment and connected with the service provider.