Events in Charlottesville, Waynesboro this week [Video]

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will operate five Central Virginia sites from Feb. 1 to April 12 to provide free tax assistance, preparation and e-filing. taxaidecville.wordpress.com.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will provide free tax preparation in Orange and Culpeper counties to low-income and moderate-income families and taxpayers older than 50. Appointments are required and will be available between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Feb. 4 through April 10. For information about required ID and tax documents, or to schedule an appointment at Orange Community Center in the Public Works Building at 235 Warren St. in Orange, call (540) 661-5475. For appointments at Lake of the Woods Community Center, call (540) 318-0345. For appointments at Culpeper Senior Center, call (540) 445-1170.

American Red Crossencourages blood and platelet donors to donate while blood drives being canceled as a result of severe winter weather and wildfires. All blood types are needed, especially type O negative. …