Spring has sprung here in Central Virginia.  You can see it in the red buds, forsythia, cherry and pear trees, and the soon to be azalea blossoms. The real sign came Wednesday night while playing softball at McIntyre Park. Standing at 3rd base, I looked over ad saw the 1st ride coming in for the upcoming Carnival.  The Carnival made me realize the Dogwood Festival www.charlottesvilledogwoodfestival.org was right around the corner which really says Spring has arrived! As I thought of this event it made me realize again how fortunate we are here in Charlottesville. Not only is it incredibly beautiful, there is so much to do.  The University of Virginia has events throughout the year but there is so much more. The Festival of the Book www.vabook.org just ended with more that 20,000 people showing up for over 150 events. Later this summer Greene County will sponsor a wonderful wine festival www.discovervirginia.net and not to be out done The Virginia Film Festival www.vafilm.org just announced the theme “Aliens”.  Check out these web sites and mark your calendars.  If you are not from around here, come and enjoy any or all of these events.  Be careful! You may find yourself not wanting to leave.