Home Warming centers open in Charlottesville ahead of forecasted freezing temperatures
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Warming centers open in Charlottesville ahead of forecasted freezing temperatures

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With the potential for extremely cold weather next week, the City of Charlottesville is reminding residents that warming centers are available during the day at local recreation centers and libraries.

Temperatures are predicted to drop as low as 17 degrees in Charlottesville with a RealFeel temperature of 10 degrees.

The warming centers are a vital resource for the community to seek shelter and warmth during this period of extreme cold.

Area residents in need are encouraged by the city to utilize these facilities to stay warm.

Locations

Key Recreation Center

Address: 800 E. Market Street
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday: 12 PM–9 PM
Saturday: 1 PM – 6 PM
Sunday: 1PM – 6 PM

Tonsler Recreation Center

Address: 501 Cherry Avenue
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday: 12 PM – 9 PM
Saturday: 1 PM – 6 PM
Sunday: Closed

Carver Recreation Center

Address: 233 4th Street, NW
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday: 7:00 AM – 8 PM
Saturday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 12 PM – 6 PM

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (Central Branch)

Address: 201 E. Market Street
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday: 9 AM – 9 PM
Friday and Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 1 PM – 5 PM

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A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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