Don't worry, spring break is near.

If you're ever looking for something to do in Charlottesville, check out this blog. Their 'buzz of the week' posts list some interesting happenings around town, with the occasional free food opportunity.

Get a free movie rental at RedBox through 3/6 with the code DVDNIGHT.

Tuesday 3/5:

• Feeling in need of a mental health screening (I heard midterms can be stressful...)? Stop by Newcomb 360 between 11:00-3:00 for a free screening by CAPS and free pizza while supplies last.
• Musically inclined? Consider attending the first Music and Performance Arts Council Meeting at 7:30 in Old Cabell 107. "Food will be provided".

Wednesday 3/6:

• Fourth year? The Trustees are sponsoring a free fitness class at the AFC from 6:00-7:00. RSVP here.

A look ahead:

• Second year? Consider signing up for 'Cavalier Cooking 2015', a free cooking class held on 3/21 from 5:00-7:00 at the International Center. Sign up here. You can keep up with other free classes that are sponsored by students here.
• While there isn't a Teavana in Charlottesville, you may be near one over spring break and you can get a free cup of tea with this coupon (through 3/31).
• Be sure to put India Day on your calendar (3/23), a free Indian dinner is served after the performance.

Food and exercise are best when they're free.

Monday 2/25:

• Get a free Bloomin' Onion at Outback with any purchase.

Tuesday 2/26:

• Stop by the IRC (Mumford) for a free showing of the French film Amelie at 7:00, courtesy of TCK. Snacks will be provided.
• Third year? Third Year Council will be sponsoring a free Zumba class at 7:00 and a free yoga class at 8:00 at the AFC.

Wednesday 2/27:

• Fourth year? Stop by Alumni Hall from 6:00-8:00 for Cocktails and Conversations, courtesy of the Trustees. Free wine and beer, don't forget your ID.

Thursday 2/28:

• The Women's Center will be hosting a free Zumba class at the AFC (room 2/3) as part of their 'Celebrate Every Body' campaign.

Friday 3/1:

• It has been a little while since I've advertised the free 7-11 slurpees on Fridays. Don't forget, this deal is good every week!
• The AFC hosts a free 'happy hour' class at 5:45 every Friday, check it out.

Saturday 3/2:

• Second year? Altruistic? Consider volunteering for Second Serving: A Day of Service. Breakfast will be provided to kick off the event at 10:00am.
• The Vietnamese Student Association will be hosting Tet Show, a cultural event held at Burley Jackson P Middle School at 3:00. A free Vietnamese dinner will be provided after the show.

Don't forget to VOTE (like that would be possible with all the Facebook notifications...), polls are open 2/25 through 2/28!

Free Cookie On President's Day? Yes Please.

Monday 2/18:

• We may have class on President's Day, but you can still celebrate by getting a free cookie at Subway.

Tuesday 2/19:

• First or second year? If you're considering applying to the Batten school, stop by their information session at Garrett Hall from 5:30-7:00 and make your own burrito.

Wednesday 2/20:

• Buy one sundae, get one free at Baskin's Robbins on Wednesdays through the end of March.

Friday 2/22:

• Check out Final Fridays, you know the drill (Arts Grounds 5:30-7:30). Fourth years get two drinks instead of one, just don't forget both of your ids!
• Second year? Get a free slice of pizza at Christian's courtesy of Second Year Council from 5:00-8:00 (or until supplies last). Bring your id.

Saturday 2/23:

• Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Chinese Student Association at Burley Jackson P Middleschool (rides from Bonnycastle) from 3:00-6:00. Catered Chinese meal provided.
• Don't miss out on Bhangra Night, presented by the Sikh Students Association, from 7:00-9:00 in the SAB. Free Indian dinner provided.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Monday 2/11:

• Second year? If you signed up for the dinner series, make sure you don't forget to attend tonight at 6:15 at Alumni Hall Ballroom.

Wednesday 2/13:

• Like art and drinks? Consider attending Art Drinks, sponsored by Piedmont Council for the Arts, at 5:30 at Champion Brewing Company.
• Consider attending College Council's Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science Major Meal (that's a mouthful...) at 6:00 at Alumni Hall. Sign up here (all majors welcome).

Thursday 2/14:

• One Billion Rising will be hosting an awareness event in Newcomb Ballroom from 11:00-6:00, food will be provided, find more out here!

Happy Super Bowl Watching!

I usually prefer to watch the Puppy Bowl...

Monday 2/4:

• Haven't decided a major yet? Stop by the Major's Fair, sponsored by College Council, from 11:00-2:00 in Newcomb Ballroom. "Enjoy free snacks and dessert"!

Tuesday 2/5:

• Volunteering for Madison House? MH will be hosting a Leadership Launch Party and Volunteer Social from 3:00-5:00.
• Its National Pancake Day? Apparently IHOP is serving free pancakes. Look into this...
• Interested in Semester at Sea? Grab some free pizza at their information session at 5:00-8:00 in Nau 101.
• Join Sustained Dialogue for an Open Dialogue about hook-ups, sex, and relationships at UVA at 5:00-6:30 in the Newcomb Kaleidoscope Room. Free Mellow Mushroom will be provided. RSVP here.

Wednesday 2/6:

• In the College? Grab some free Arch's at 6:30 at Ern's Commons with the Deans.
• Head over to JPJ for UVA Football Signing Day, sposored by Hoo Crew, from 6:00-7:30. Free pizza and hotdogs will be provided.

Thursday 2/7:

• In the College? College Week will be sponsoring Cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres, with College Council and the Trustees at 6:30 in Pavillion VI. Don't forget your IDs!

Other deals:

• Get a free 2 liter Pepsi Next here.

There's Another Restaurant Week?

So apparently Charlottesville is having a second Restaurant Week this week (1/28-2/3), supporting the Virginia Institute of Autism. Prices are set at $16, $26, and $36. Reservations are highly suggested. You should definitely look into it, particularly if you missed it last week!

Here are some other things going on this week:
Tuesday 1/29:

• Watch a free screning of Tejid@s Junt@s in Newcomb Theater at 7:00, courtesy of FIFE and LSA. "Light refreshments will be provided". 

Wednesday 1/30:

• Second year? SYC is hosting "Research, Scholarships, and Grants!" in Minor 125 at 6:15, refrehments provided.

Friday 2/1:

• Head downtown for First Fridays, from 5-9pm. There's nothing like the combination of art and hors d'oeuvres.

Get a free Triple Chocolate Hot Cocoa at Arby's, valid through 1/29.
In the College? Get ready for College Week next week! There will be free Arches to look forward to.

It's Restaurant Week!

It's Charlottesville's semi-annual Restaurant Week this week. As I mentioned last week, there will be special 3 course menues at multiple restaurants for a flat rate of $29 or $36 (not free, but likely worth it), depending on the restaurant. All the information you need can be found here. You may need to make reservations in advance.

Free classes at tru Pilates this week: Monday 5:45p, Wednesday 7:30a or 7:00p, Thursday 7:00p, and Sunday 11:00a or 12:15p . Sign up required (see website).

So the beginning of Spring Semester is always a tad slow, so for now, there isn't much going on. I'll try to keep this updated if anything comes up.

Sunday 1/20:

• Get $1 off a Starbucks expresso, including a caramel macchiato, caffe mocha, and cinnamon dolce latte.

Monday 1/21:

• Celebrate MLK at Arts in Action, held at Random Row Books at 6:00. Refreshments will be provided.

Wednesday 1/23:

• First or Second year girl in the E-school (sorry, I realize this is quite specific)? Check out AΩE, UVA's only engineering sorority in Thorton E-316 from 6-7. You can also catch them on Thursday in Thorton E-303 from 6-7. Refreshments will be provided.

Thursday 1/24:

• Fourth year? Grab some free donuts and a 2013 list tomorrow from 11:30-1 at Engineer's Way or outside of Campbell Hall.

Friday 1/25:

• Free 'Happy Hour' class at the AFC at 5:45.
• Stop by the UVA Art Museum for Final Fridays from 5:30-7:30. Enjoy a free drink, alcoholic if over 21, and some finger foods while checking out their new exhibitions.

Note: there are still Campus Special coupon books in the bookstore for you to take. You can find them by the exit.