Curious about stepping up to help lead our Central Virginia chapter? This short, low-pressure meeting is just for folks interested in taking on a lead role. We'll walk through our three pillars — intentional tech, free play, and cell phones — these are based on survey data from our kickoff meeting and where individuals wanted to focus attention. We will discuss the specific roles we're hoping to fill, talk honestly about what each one involves (and the time it takes), and answer your questions. Most of all, we'll plan our next steps together. You don't need any special expertise — just a willingness to own one piece and run with it. Whether you're ready to jump in or just want to learn more before deciding, you're welcome here. Want to see the roles first? Take a look at our one-page roles overview. Questions? Email centralvabalanceproject@gmail.com. RSVP to get the link. (Looking for our whole-community meeting instead? That's Wednesday, July 22 at 7:30 PM.)

Join us for our next Balance Project gathering as we move from ideas to action. After a great kickoff in June, we're organizing around our three focus areas — as interest-based task forces — so everyone can plug in where they feel most drawn, and we'd love your help shaping them. This meeting, we'll introduce all three and let folks find their lane: 🛝 Free Play — creating more time and space for free, screen-free play in our kids' days, through play clubs, meet-ups, and everyday independence. 🏛️ Intentional Tech (Ed Tech & School Policy) — advocating for balanced, age-appropriate technology in Virginia schools. 📱 Cell Phones — helping families delay smartphones and wait together, like the Wait Until 8th pledge. Come explore all three, settle into the one that excites you, or simply listen and learn — there's no commitment required, and you're welcome to move between groups as you go. Newcomers are always welcome.

We will be discussing: - outcomes from our initial meeting with SPS admin - give some background information on EdTech in schools (including smartphones and AI) based on notes from "The Digital Delusion" by Dr. Jared Hovarth - give parents talking points for bringing up these important topics with their child's new teacher(s) this Fall RSVP for a chance to win some BP merch at the meeting!

Catch up with friends, eat pizza and popsicles, play games, and celebrate summer reading accomplishments! Bring proof of summer reading (analog or online) to enter to win the raffle prize. This is a device-free event. Please leave all phones and tablets at home or in your car.