Barbara Adolfi


The Rapp for April 18

Apr. 18, 2013
The Rapp for April 18

Counting down to the 35th annual Fodderstack 10K, welcoming a Chinese pianist to the Theatre, meeting GOP candidate Ken Cuccinelli, remembering the county's Civil War past, becoming a stage hand with RAAC and showing off the improvements to the fire hall at the SVRS open house in this week's Rapp.
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Sperryville column for Jan. 31

Jan. 31, 2013
Sperryville column for Jan. 31

Local Valentine's Day offerings, a well-deserved birthday trip for everyone's favorite dermatologist and Barbara says goodbye (and thanks) after six years of work in this final Sperryville column.
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Sperryville column for Jan. 24

Jan. 24, 2013

Fourth Friday festivities return, Mountainside offers a therapeutic movement class and Little Washington Winery hosts an art, wine and oysters festival in this week's Sperryville column.
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Sperryville column for Jan. 17

Jan. 17, 2013
Sperryville column for Jan. 17

SVRS explores other fundraising options, an update on some of our friends who moved elsewhere and a rundown of some of the many local food events over the weekend in this week's Sperryville column.
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Sperryville column for Jan. 10

Jan. 10, 2013
Sperryville column for Jan. 10

A.Y. Stokes turns 89, the many 'at home' getaways offered in town, local bakery offerings and more inside one of the last Sperryville columns.
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Sperryville column for Dec. 27

Dec. 27, 2012
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Spotlighting the SVRS, books for the Head Start program, Fourth Friday details and more examples of local excellence in this week's Sperryville column.
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Sperryville column for Dec. 20

Dec. 20, 2012
Sperryville column for Dec. 20

Condolences for those affected by the recent school violence and reports from Rappahannock's ambassadors in this week's Sperryville column.
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Sperryville column for Dec. 13

Dec. 13, 2012

Sperryville's new tourism-heavy direction and the kid-approved benefits of quality, sustainably-raised meat (and where to find some locally) in this week's Sperryville column.
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Dealing with the holiday blues

Dec. 6, 2012

Not everyone shares in the celebration and joy associated with the holidays. Many people feel stressed and unhappy in response to the demands of the season. Here's some of things that cause these "holiday blues," and what you can do about them.
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Sperryville column for Dec. 6

Dec. 6, 2012
Sperryville column for Dec. 6

The many reason for a glorious start to December in the village and details on the upcoming Kombucha shop in this week's Sperryville column.
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Sperryville column for Nov. 22

Nov. 22, 2012

Details on the holiday deals throughout the Sperryville shops and the Piedmont Holiday Fair inside this week's Sperryville column.
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Sperryville column for Nov. 15

Nov. 15, 2012

A review of Sperryville's many food stores (and what you can find there), the seventh annual Johnny Jenkins fundraiser and a heartfelt Veterans Day thanks to those who protect us.
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Sperryville column for Nov. 1

Nov. 1, 2012

The benefits of massage therapy and details on where to buy local turkeys just in time for Thanksgiving in this week's Sperryville column.
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Sperryville column for Oct. 25

Oct. 25, 2012
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An update on the fate of the Sperryville post office, Sperryville's Fourth Friday events and the new products at Copper Fix Distillery in this week's Sperryville column.
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Sperryville column for Oct. 18

Oct. 18, 2012
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The future of the Sperryville post office, the Lions Club ChiliFest, SynergyDance, Mental Health Awareness Month and a new non-profit in this week's Sperryville column.
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Sperryville column for Oct. 11

Oct. 11, 2012
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The expansion of Triple Oak Bakery, saying good-bye to an old friend and a collage of life in Sperryville are featured in this week's Sperryville column.
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Sperryville column for Sept. 27

Sep. 27, 2012
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Come one, come all to Shop Sperryville and the Farm Tour, the first of many activities offered in the county over the coming weeks.
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Sperryville column for Sept. 20

Sep. 20, 2012
Master Naturalist Jack Price’s award-winning photograph.

The bridge is open! After many weeks of anticipation, the crew on the bridge finally received the long-awaited guardrail bolts, replaced the last broken drill bit and finished the job. We can all rejoice that the U.S. 522 bridge opened about 1:20 p.m. last Saturday (Sept. 15). Project supervisor Tommy Quarles called photographer Ray...
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Sperryville column for Sept. 13

Sep. 13, 2012
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A village full of activity and art The cool weather brings many visitors to Sperryville who will have the good fortune to immerse themselves in the diverse activities and creativity of the artists represented in our businesses and galleries. Do you want to express the artist in you? Try your creative hand at sculpting...
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Sperryville column for Sept. 6

Sep. 6, 2012

Shop Sperryville Many of the businesses in Sperryville have begun to organize a cooperative marketing program. Shop Sperryville, planned for the fourth Friday of the month, will be fun for those of us who live here, for visitors, and for guests of local vacation rental homes and B&Bs. There will be demonstrations, “meet the...
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Sperryville column for Aug. 30

Aug. 30, 2012
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The renaissance continues If change and diversification are a sign of health in a rural economy, Sperryville has plenty of it happening. While we were away on an extended vacation, you read about the grand opening of Coterie at the Sperryville Schoolhouse, and the reopening Saturday (Aug. 1) of Cafe Indigo at Rappahannock Central...
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Sperryville column for July 19

Jul. 19, 2012
From left: Henry Song of the North Korea Freedom Coalition, North Korean prison camp escapee Shin Donghyuk, Suzanne Scholte of the Defense Forum Foundation and refugee Jo Jinhye are introduced Sunday by Orson Maazel. Photo by E. Raymond Boc.

North Korean refugees give inspiring talk at the Schoolhouse, Bastille Day in Rappahannock, Laura McNear Morey and her family have come back "home."
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Sperryville column for July 12

Jul. 12, 2012
Sperryville column for July 12

A new Speryville co-columnist, some hot sauce gets its start in Sperryville, a Monkey Business buying trip and a Gadino anniversary.
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Sperryville column for July 5

Jul. 5, 2012

Welcome to Sperryville co-columnist Robane Beroza, and a few more thanks for the neighbors who helped others during the storm and power outages.
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The Sperryville column for June 14

Jun. 14, 2012

New creative collaboration at the Schoolhouse, birthday greetings, clean energy company relocates to Washington, and a book club with a cause.
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Sperryville column for June 7

Jun. 7, 2012
Sperryville column for June 7

Mt. Vernon Farm hosts weddings, art directory for Sperryville, and community greetings.
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Sperryville column for May 31

May. 31, 2012

Original edibles from Sperryville! Music news, both local and international, and Main Street beautification to enjoy at a leisurely 25 mph speed limit.
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Sperryville column for May 24

May. 24, 2012
RCHS’ boys varsity soccer team members pause during their Sperryville Rescue carwash duty for a portrait, including (from left): Matt Lombardi, Ben Estes, Clayton Hatcher, Tanyon Lee, Edwin Garcia, Logan Vest, Robbie Adams, Case Kramer, Logan Welch, Smith Clifton, Shane L’Amoreaux, Brian Baumgardner, Jon Letson, Patrick Foley, Alex Jung, Amrit Tamang, Andrew Oyster and coach James Lofton.

Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad welcomes soccer team and bike club; remembering those who served; People to People outreach; more yoga and the bridge construction continues.
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Sperryville column for May 10

May. 10, 2012
Sperryville column for May 10

Tribute to mother, Soap Box Derby yard sale, free movie at Hearthstone, yard sale at Russells', new photographer at Old Rag, and the latest from Waterpenny Farm.
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Sperryville column for May 3

May. 3, 2012
Anthony Ganz, 7, is clearly happy about catching his first fish on his first cast.

Fishing with the grandson, Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad news, and Miss Rappahannock pageant is coming up.
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Sperryville column for April 19

Apr. 19, 2012
THE NEW OLD PLACE: George Dodson and Lisa Wimer are the new operators, and recent renovators and reorganizers, of the longtime roadside stand opposite Estes Mill Road on U.S. 211 west of Sperryville.

New management at Rugged Mountain Goods, Waterpenny's plant sale, Granny-scam, and Barbara's off to WA state to see her son.
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Sperryville column for April 12

Apr. 12, 2012
FIN-ISH FURNITURE: Old Hollow Artisans was born, and built this bench outside the Corner Store/Thornton River Grille, after avid fly fisherman Mike Fitzhugh and his wife, Jenny,were inspired by a trout-themed bench he saw in Colorado.

Meet Old Hollow Artisans, learn from master gardeners and naturalists, and enjoy music by Madalele! Bridge update too!
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Sperryville column for April 5

Apr. 5, 2012
Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad members gather for a group portrait in front of their building, including a recently completed addition of an ambulance bay (on the left). The bay will house an ambulance to be delivered this summer to replace an older and failing vehicle.

Meet the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad crew; take care in summer sun; and enjoy new yoga classes at Stonewall Abbey.
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5th district candidates visit Rappahannock

Mar. 29, 2012
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Democratic candidates for Virginia’s 5th congressional district were warmly received by the nearly 100 attendees at the second annual Blue State Bluegrass Brunch, an event put on last Saturday (March 24) at the Washington fire hall by the Rappahannock County Democrats. Both Peyton R. Williams Jr., a retired Special Forces lieutenant colonel from Charlottesville,...
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Sperryville column for March 29

Mar. 29, 2012
NEIGHBOR Amber Dodson models one of Beech Spring’s Easter hats.

Bridge repair update, tasty Easter treats (and fashion!), and Old Rag Gallery greets spring with a reopening reception.
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Sperryville column for March 22

Mar. 22, 2012

4-H news, World Water Day, and Shenandoah Ntt Park and the economy
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Sperryville column for March 15

Mar. 15, 2012
ROOF WORK: The Sperryville School House auditorium, closed since a fire in the heating system in late November, is getting a new roof and will soon reopen for community activities.

Time for bridge replacement and Schoolhouse repairs, Beatlemania and Bug-zooka, photography classes, and more in Sperryville this week.
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Sperryville column for March 8

Mar. 8, 2012

A trip to Costa Rica, options for Movement in Sperryville, and local eats.
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Sperryville column for March 1

Mar. 1, 2012
A drawing done by one of last year’s Rappahannock Nature Camp participants.

Rappahannock Nature Camp: still time to sign up for June!
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Sperryville column for Feb. 23

Feb. 23, 2012

Foodways in Sperryville: hiker's meals, picnic lunches, and nutrition by guest columnist Monica Worth.
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