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The Reserve at Belvedere's Scoop provides a monthly newsletter for apartment residents, with information, articles, recipes, and a much more! As well as a Blog with news and updates about your apartment community, and events and activities happening in and around Charlottesville Virginia. Check back often for new updates!
January 2020 Newsletter
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Five Reasons to Love Apartment Living
Whether you're considering buying a new home or already a home owner, you may be surprised by all the ways that an apartment community can not only make your life easier, but provide more opportunities to make it better.
Perfecting Your “Dog House”
Has your Charlottesville apartment style started to "go to the dogs?" You can balance great apartment decor with dog friendly style to create the perfect "Dog House". Let our apartment decorating suggestions get you started!
Charlottesville Named in Top 10 Most Giving Cities in U.S.
Tuesday was considered Giving Tuesday across the United States, and according to a study done by Smart Asset, Charlottesville is listed number four out of the top 10 cities that are considered the most giving.
Holiday Shopping in Charlottesville
Your Charlottesville apartment is the perfect holiday shopping headquarters! Enjoy shopping in the beautiful Charlottesville setting, and find a gift to make everyone on your list smile. Use our handy holiday shopping guide to get started!
Trans Siberian Orchestra
The Trans Siberian Orchestra will be at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville on December 12th, as part of their Christmas Eve and Other Stories 2019 Tour.
Most well known for their series of rock opera Christmas albums, TSO has sold more than 10 million tickets to their elaborate concerts that feature light shows, lasers, pyrographics, moving trusses, video screens, and effects synchronized to music.
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Charlottesville's Grand Illumination
The Charlottesville’s 22nd Grand Illumination takes place Friday, December 6th at the Spring Pavilion, hosted by City of Charlottesville and UVA Community Credit Union.
The free for all ages tree-lighting celebration features live music, fun games and activities, kids’ crafts, food and beverages, over 20,000 LED bulbs illuminating the holiday tree at City Hall Plaza, and so much more!
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Holiday Magic: Celebrate the Season in Charlottesville
The leaves are falling and the weather is getting cooler, and the holiday season is just around the corner. Get ready for a magical holiday with our guide to some of the amazing events that are an important part of Charlottesville's favorite holiday traditions!
Miranda Lambert
John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville will host Miranda Lambert's Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour 2019 on November 7th!
Two-time Grammy Award-winning artist and reigning ACM Female Vocalist of the Year, will be joined by special guests Maren Morris, Pistol Annies, and Tenille Townes. The tour will feature new music and fan favorites from her studio albums.
Click for More InformationThe Benefits of Apartment Rental: Commitment v. Convenience
Apartment living can provide freedom, manageable costs, and the opportunity to live in a location that is ideal for you - discover the benefits.
The Cathcart Group Breaks Ground in Chester, VA
The Reserve at Rivington will redefine the lifestyle of those individuals looking for an amenity-rich community to call home.
10th Annual Festy
On October 11th to 13th the 10th Annual Festy takes place at Charlottesville's IX Art Park! The festival will be moving from rural Nelson County to downtown Charlottesville, focusing on 'Music & Mindfulness'!
The event features music, world-class bands, craft beer, Virginia wine, artisanal spirits, local food trucks, guided meditations, workshops and classes, kids activities, tie-dye workshops, and magic shows, and much more!
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Amazing Autumn: Fall Fun in Charlottesville
Charlottesville’s gorgeous scenic beauty and a wealth of activities make this the best season to get out and see the city. Use our Fall Fun Guide to get started!
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JoJo Siwa’s D.R.E.A.M. The Tour
The Nickelodeon star and YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa will be at Charlottesville's John Paul Jones Area on September 29th as part of her D.R.E.A.M. The Tour!
JoJo Siwa is a YouTube personality, singer, dancer, entrepreneur, social media influencer, The New York Times bestselling author and star on Nickelodeon’s Lip Sync Battle Shorties and continues to wow audiences night after night with her dynamic live show!
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Heritage Harvest Festival
Monticello in Charlottesville will host the 13th Annual Heritage Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 21st!
The event celebrates Jefferson’s legacy, and the contributions to American cuisine by enslaved workers, promotes gardening, sustainability, local food, and the preservation of heritage plants. Learn about organic gardening, seed-saving, cheese-making, southern recipes and much more!
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Purr-fecting the Cat Nap
Create the perfect nap niche for your cat and have fun. Upgrade your Charlottesville apartment with variety and new options that will make your home an even better place for your cat to lounge! Here are some of our suggestions to create the purr-fect apartment for your feline roommate!
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Shark Fin Fun Run
Take part in the first-ever Shark Fin Fun Run, hosted by The Paramount Theater and Champion Brewery, on Saturday, August 17th! Channel your inner Jaws and compete as a "Shark" to take a 'bite' out of "Swimmers" flags, or run as a Swimmer and outrun the Sharks!
The event will also feature a Swimmer’s costume contest, a free pour at Champion Brewery, and will be followed by summer classic Jaws on the big screen at Paramount Theater!
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The Best Part of Summer: Midsummer in Charlottesville
People tend to call Midsummer the "Dog Days" of summer, but in Charlottesville, they can be the best days of summer! Squeeze every last drop of fun out of the season by visiting our guide to all the exciting things that are often the best at the end of summer.
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Summer Fun for your Hot Dog
We're in the middle of a heat wave! You can take a dip in the apartment pool to cool off, but when it's too hot to go for a walk by 7 am, your dog finds the heat and humidity much less enticing. Use our guide to entertaining your dog inside and keep your dog happy even when it's too hot to do anything outside.
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Big Party in a Small Space: Independence Day Apartment Party
Are you ready to throw a great Independence Day party but think you can't do it in an apartment? Think again! Our helpful tips and our delicious kebab recipe can help you make the most of your space, time, and creativity and help you pull off a fabulous summer party.
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Sticks and Stones: New Furniture, New Space
Are you ready for an update to your Charlottesville apartment style, but you dread the hassle of paint? Try some of the great new decorating trends for 2019 and include some of these new furniture pieces and accents to create a brand new space!
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Juneteenth Celebration
On June 14th and 15th, the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center will host the 19th Annual Juneteenth Celebration! The event will honor our local ancestors and celebrate our present accomplishments with presentations, a party on the lawn and more!
Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U. S State of Texas–the last state where slaves were told of their emancipation.
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Stay Safe for Summer Fun
If you're like us, you can't wait to jump into the Belvedere's apartment pool! The weather is getting hotter and we're looking forward to long, sunny days at the poolside. Before you jump into your Charlottesville apartment pool this Memorial Day weekend, brush up on your water safety!
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Apartment Garden Basics
Growing the perfect garden isn’t about space - you can create a beautiful garden just about anywhere. You can grow your own fruit, vegetables, and herbs right in your Charlottesville apartment! With a little basic setup, you can start your perfect apartment garden rather simply!
Here are a few of our tips and tricks for creating everything from a kitchen window herb garden to a balcony vegetable box!
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Be a Model Pet Citizen
Charlottesville is a delightfully pet-friendly community! Follow these simple guidelines and you can get the maximum the benefits of living in an apartment home with your best friend.
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Apartment Decor for 2019
If your apartment could use a little face-lift to remind you why you love your living room, take a look at the trends for 2019. Modern decorating lets you create an individual space with pizazz!
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2019 Fitness Trends to Try in Your Apartment Fitness Center
If haven’t explored your apartment community’s fitness center, make a plan to stop in this year. Achieve your best health without an expensive gym membership by trying out the state-of-the-art fitness center right at home!
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Charlottesville for the Holidays
Right outside your Charlottesville apartment you can explore one-of-a-kind places to find unique gifts, make special memories in beautiful settings, or celebrate a favorite tradition in a different way. Get started with a few of our favorite ways to celebrate the holidays in Charlottesville.
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The Art Life: Charlottesville's Thriving Art Community
Charlottesville combines special blend of urban sophistication, academic influence, and regional flavor that provides a wealth of opportunities to experience culture. The city's varied and vibrant art community contains an amazing array of opportunities to experience the visual arts. Get started with a few of our favorite stops on your art tour of Charlottesville.
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Belvedere Announced 1st Place Winner of Readers' Choice 2018 Award
Reserve at Belvedere’s management and staff are so excited & proud to have won the 2018 Reader’s Choice Award for Favorite Apartment Community! This award was voted on by the Daily Progress Readers. It’s an honor to be rewarded for working hard for excellence in customer service, maintenance, apartments and amenities. All three of Cathcart’s Apartment Communities in Charlottesville were recognized by the Daily Progress Readers. It was a full award sweep! Thanks to all our wonderful residents, employees and partners for helping us achieve this award.
