ParadeRest Virginia

05/29/2026

Arts for ALL FestivALL - A Free Family Friendly Music Festival
June 7th, Ting Pavilion
Activities | 5:00pm, ​Concert | 6:00pm
https://www.charlottesvilleopera.org/festivall.html
Charlottesville Opera

Come explore the arts with activities from Empowered Players, DMR Adventures, The Charlottesville Symphony, Light House Studio, Charlottesville Band, The Paramount Theater, Virginia Theater Festival, and The Oratorio Society of Virginia.
At 6:00pm, experience the uplifting sounds of full orchestra and more than 70 singers as they perform favorites from Broadway and beloved opera classics. Presented in partnership with Charlottesville Ballet, Charlottesville Symphony, and The Oratorio Society of Virginia.

05/26/2026

ParadeRest in the News!
Finding the Fallen is a photographic memorial tribute to local and University of Virginia military personnel who died while serving in times of war. It is an ongoing effort to memorialize those who called this community home before making the ultimate sacrifice.

Ahead of Memorial Day, the Charlottesville nonprofit ParadeRest has set up memorial signs alongside Rugby Road to honor Central Virginia veterans.

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

Some gave years.
Some gave pieces of themselves.
Some gave everything.

This Memorial Day, we pause not only to honor the fallen, but to remember the families, stories, and generations forever shaped by their sacrifice.

May we never become too busy to remember.

05/22/2026

Be safe this weekend and we will see everyone at the Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday.
VFW Post 1827 Charlottesville VA

05/21/2026

Behind every success story is someone willing to invest their time, patience, and belief in the next generation. We are so appreciative of Sandy Snow, who has been tutoring our Called To Serve students toward their goals. A few words from her about her experience with the program:

"It has been an honor and a privilege to tutor those preparing diligently to take the ASVAB. They are dedicated and focused on achieving greatness all the while managing the other life responsibilities they have. I have loved seeing their passion for serving our country."

Thank you, Sandy, for investing your time, encouragement, and knowledge into the future of these young men and women.

If you are interested in sponsoring or supporting the Called To Serve Program to help us continue providing tutoring, fitness preparation and mentorship opportunities for future service members, we would love to connect with you. Please contact Kristi Stoken, Executive Director, [email protected].

05/20/2026

Dogwood Vietnam Memorial Foundation

05/20/2026

Behind every military story is a community that helped carry it.

We’re proud to support veterans, military families, and the next generation of service through education, connection, and community programs.

05/19/2026

Our Virginia Veteran and Family Support program has relaunched its virtual Women Veteran Peer Support Group, facilitated by veteran peer specialist Khadija Smith.

The group offers a welcoming, confidential space for women veterans to share experiences, build community and connect with peers who understand the military journey.

Open to women veterans, National Guard members and Reservists.

Next sessions are noon–1 p.m. on May 20, June 3 and June 17.

Join here:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77937157783?pwd=TWBrOixgwDIWbaoPdzXhLmLZ1XaIiX.1