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		1 Amissville Methodist yard sale Wild equids lecture Wild equids lecture May. 1, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Budhan Pukazhenthi, an SCBI reproductive physiologist, gives an overview at 7 p.m. of the wild equids research program and discusses exciting developments in an effort to develop artificial insemination technologies…	2	3 Wild equids lecture Wild equids lecture Wild equids lecture Friday fish fry Friday fish fry May. 3, 2013 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Enjoy the beautiful spring weather and come down to Laurel Mills Store for a first Friday fish fry dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m., featuring clams and whiting filers fresh… Twigs to Branches Twigs to Branches May. 3, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Twigs to Branches, original musical by Dontez Harris and Belle Meade students, starts at 7 p.m. at Belle Meade School, in Sperryville. For tickets and more information, email school@bellemeadeschool.org or… RAAC Movie RAAC Movie May. 3, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm RAAC Movie: “Silver Linings Playbook” with Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro screens at 8 p.m. at the Theatre in Washington. Popcorn, candy and water available. Admission is…	4 RAAC Movie RAAC Movie RAAC Movie RAAC Movie RAAC Movie RAAC Movie RAAC Movie Wounded Warrior fundraiser Wounded Warrior fundraiser May. 4, 2013 9:00 am – 1:00 pm The Wounded Warrior fundraiser yard sale is 9 to 1 p.m. at 3448 Holly Springs Road, Amissville. All are welcome to come. All proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project. Cinco de Mayo at Narmada Cinco de Mayo at Narmada May. 4, 2013 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a twist at Narmada Winery (43 Narmada Lane, Amissville) from 11 to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 to 5 Sunday. For more information, call 540-937-8215. Scrabble’s May Day Scrabble’s May Day May. 4, 2013 11:00 am – 5:00 pm May Day brings games, prizes, music and food to Scrabble School starting at 11 a.m. The activities are allow children and families to enjoy a picnic atmosphere. A Queen and… ‘Three of a (Different) Kind’ ‘Three of a (Different) Kind’ May. 4, 2013 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Join Rappahannock artists Pam Pittinger, Jim Ramsay and Linda Tarry at the opening reception for “Three of a (Different) Kind” from 2 to 5 p.m. at River District Arts… Bethel Baptist concert Bethel Baptist concert May. 4, 2013 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Bethel Baptist Church (642 Viewtown Road, Amissville) hosts a benefit concert at 4 p.m. that features two groups sharing the goodness of God’s word through song. For more information, call… Dinner theater Dinner theater May. 4, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Dinner theater, a four-course dinner preceding the musical Twigs to Branches, with original musical by Dontez Harris and Belle Meade students, starts at 6 p.m. at Belle Meade School. For… Smithsonian concert Smithsonian concert May. 4, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm The Smithsonian at Little Washington series concludes at 8 p.m. with a string trio from the Smithsonian Chamber Players, who are performing music by Beethoven, Purcell and Dohnanyi. Tickets are…	5 Smithsonian concert Smithsonian concert Smithsonian concert Smithsonian concert Cinco de Mayo at Narmada Cinco de Mayo at Narmada May. 5, 2013 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a twist at Narmada Winery (43 Narmada Lane, Amissville) from 11 to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 to 5 Sunday. For more information, call 540-937-8215. Belle Meade open house Belle Meade open house May. 5, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm An open house at Belle Meade Day Camp (353 F.T. Valley Road, Sperryville) runs from 1 to 3 p.m. The camp offers five two-week sessions for children 6 to… Middle Street Gallery reception Middle Street Gallery reception May. 5, 2013 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm The opening reception for sculptor Robert Bouquet and photographer Susan Raines’ new show in 3 to 5 p.m. at Middle Street Galley. The show runs through May 26. Gallery hours… Baccalaureate service Baccalaureate service May. 5, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Members of the “Visible” Christian club host the 63rd annual Baccalaureate service at 7 p.m. in the RCHS auditorium. The program features select music from the RCHS band ensemble, student…
6	7 Baccalaureate service Baccalaureate service Health care seminar Health care seminar May. 7, 2013 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm The health care reform seminar “Understanding your options” runs from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Griffin Tavern and is presented by Farm Bureau Insurance and Experient Health. Topics include an… Democratic meeting Democratic meeting May. 7, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee holds its May general membership meeting at 7 p.m. in the Jamieson Room at the Rappahannock County library. The guest speaker will be Joe Szakos,…	8 Democratic meeting Arabic art lecture Arabic art lecture May. 8, 2013 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) hosts a special guest lecture at 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library, featuring Egyptian calligraphic artist Ahmed Moustafa, a…	9	10 Arabic art lecture Second Friday at the Library Second Friday at the Library May. 10, 2013 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community welcomes Mary Sherman Willis as the featured poet at the (free) Second Friday at the Rappahannock County Library series at 8…	11 Second Friday at the Library Second Friday at the Library Second Friday at the Library Second Friday at the Library Second Friday at the Library Second Friday at the Library Second Friday at the Library Second Friday at the Library Second Friday at the Library Second Friday at the Library Mother’s Day breakfast Mother’s Day breakfast May. 11, 2013 7:00 am – 11:00 pm The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department’s Mothers Day all-you-can-eat breakfast fundraiser is 7 to 11 a.m. at the firehouse (11871 Lee Hwy., Sperryville). Adults are $8 ($5 for ages 5-10; 5… Gourdvine Baptist yard sale Gourdvine Baptist yard sale May. 11, 2013 8:00 am – 11:00 am Community yard sale from 8 to 11 a.m. at Gourdvine Baptist Church (7103 Eggbornsville Road, Rixeyville). All spaces are free and are on a first-come basis. The day also features… Benefit yard sale Benefit yard sale May. 11, 2013 8:00 am – 1:00 pm The “Friends of the Derby” yard sale is 8 to 1 at the Sperryville Schoolhouse grounds and includes household items, electrical appliances, china and glassware, books, lawn and garden items,… Relay for Life bake sale Relay for Life bake sale May. 11, 2013 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Carolyn’s Love, Laugh and Live team’s flowers and bake sale starts at 8:30 a.m. at the U.S. 211 Quicke Mart. Proceeds benefit Rappahannock Relay for Life. For more information, call… Food Pantry Day Food Pantry Day May. 11, 2013 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Food Pantry Day includes a pet parade, open house at the Pantry and ends with a fundraiser party at the home of Beverly and John Sullivan (proceeds help the Pantry… Breast cancer fundraiser Breast cancer fundraiser May. 11, 2013 9:00 am – 7:00 pm The all-day benefit for Nita (Seal) Shafer starts at 9 a.m. at the Chester Gap Fire Department and includes a bake sale, basket raffles, silent auction and spaghetti dinner dinner… Studio stroll Studio stroll May. 11, 2013 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm In celebration of River District Arts’ second anniversary, a studio stroll is being held from noon to 4 p.m. Visit with 14 artists, enter to win a $100 gift certificate,… Mother’s Day at Narmada Mother’s Day at Narmada May. 11, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Celebrate Mother’s Day at Narmada Winery (43 Narmada Lane, Amissville) from 1 to 3 p.m. Guest chef Sylvie Rowand, of Laughing Duck Gardens and Cookery, creates her signature fresh, local… Hopewell Mother’s Day service Hopewell Mother’s Day service May. 11, 2013 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Hopewell Baptist Church, in Sperryville, invites everyone to their Mother’s Day service at 4 p.m. with guest speaker Minister Shirley Strother, accompanied by her choir. For more information, call 540-987-8916. Pantry Day fundraiser Pantry Day fundraiser May. 11, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Pantry Day fundraising event is from 6 to 9 p.m. at the home of John and Beverly Sullivan (260 Porter St., Washington). Admission is $85 per person. Reservations can…	12 Pantry Day fundraiser Pantry Day fundraiser Pantry Day fundraiser Pantry Day fundraiser Mother’s Day breakfast Mother’s Day breakfast May. 12, 2013 7:00 am – 11:00 am Mother’s Day breakfast, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Chester Gap Fire and Rescue, is in support of Heather’s Crusaders for a Cure Relay for Life Team. Adults are… Narmada tasting Narmada tasting May. 12, 2013 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Enjoy a vertical tasting of three different vintages of Narmada signature wine, “MOM” from 11 to 5 p.m. Great fun for mothers, daughters, grandmothers and mothers-in-law. For more information, call… Blue Rock Mother’s Day brunch Blue Rock Mother’s Day brunch May. 12, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm A Mother’s Day brunch buffet is 11 to 3 p.m. at Blue Rock Inn (12567 Lee Hwy., Washington). Adults are $40 ($20 children 12 and younger). Reservations are taken by… Hopewell special service Hopewell special service May. 12, 2013 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Hopewell Baptist Church, in Sperryville, invites everyone to their morning worship service at 11 a.m. with guest speaker pastor Forrest Freeman of Macedonia Baptist Church. For more information, call 540-987-8916.
13	14 Hopewell special service Hopewell special service RAWL spay/neuter RAWL spay/neuter May. 14, 2013 7:00 am – 7:30 am Register for RAWL’s next low-cost spay/neuter trip by May 11 (fees range from $50 to $100). For more information, call the RAWL shelter in Amissville at 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283, or… RHVA meeting RHVA meeting May. 14, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Rappahannock Hospitality and Visitors Association meets at 7 p.m. at the town hall for a meeting focusing on the future of tourism, businesses working together and what can or…	15 RHVA meeting RHVA meeting Williams Orchard meeting Williams Orchard meeting May. 15, 2013 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Rappahannock Extension Office’s series of in-orchard meetings continues at 11 a.m. at Williams Orchard (13415 Crest Hill Rd.) with a tour followed by a discussion of current insect and disease… Free clinic Free clinic May. 15, 2013 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm The Rappahannock Free Clinic is open at the Rappahannock County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. Registration is 5 to 6 p.m. Details from the Fauquier Free Clinic at…	16 Free clinic Festive Progressives Festive Progressives May. 16, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Festive Progressives gather at the Flint Hill Public House from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This is a social opportunity for area liberals. Food and drinks are available for purchase from…	17 Festive Progressives Festive Progressives Festive Progressives Festive Progressives Swing for Life golf tournament Swing for Life golf tournament May. 17, 2013 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Hospice of the Rapidan hosts the 2013 Swing for Life golf tournament from 8 to 3 p.m. at Fauquier Springs Country Club in Warrenton. The all-inclusive entry includes greens… Reynolds Memorial bash Reynolds Memorial bash May. 17, 2013 6:00 pm An end of the school year bash for 8th to 12th graders is 6 p.m. to midnight at Reynolds Memorial in Sperryville. The night features a live band, a cookout,… Bel Canto at Trinity Bel Canto at Trinity May. 17, 2013 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Bel Canto, a group of 16 singers from Rappahannock and surrounding counties, presents its spring concert at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Methodist Church (143 West Main Street, Orange). Admission is… ‘Uncle Vanya’ ‘Uncle Vanya’ May. 17, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm RAAC Community Theatre presents Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya” at 8 p.m. both nights. Directed by Peter Hornbostel, the play follows retired Professor Serebryakov and his young wife Yelena’s return to…	18 ‘Uncle Vanya’ ‘Uncle Vanya’ ‘Uncle Vanya’ ‘Uncle Vanya’ ‘Uncle Vanya’ ‘Uncle Vanya’ WVFR breakfast WVFR breakfast May. 18, 2013 7:00 am – 11:00 am Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue hosts an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 7 to 11 a.m. at their station. Adults (11 and older) are $8 (kids 10 and younger are free).… Amissville Methodist breakfast Amissville Methodist breakfast May. 18, 2013 8:00 am – 10:00 am Amissville United Methodist Men are serving their monthly breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church (14760 Lee Hwy., Amissville). Donations are accepted, and all… Cemetery vigil reenactment Cemetery vigil reenactment May. 18, 2013 10:00 am – May. 19, 2013 10:00 am The Seventh Virginia Infantry Regiment, Company A, presents its annual 24-hour vigil at Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper, from 10 a.m. Saturday (May 18) to 10 a.m. Sunday (May 19). Reenactors guard… Wine seminar Wine seminar May. 18, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join wine educator Brett Chappell and Narmada’s winemaker Sudha Patil from 1 to 3 p.m. (or 4 to 6 p.m.) and learn how to sample, measure, blend and evaluate different… First Baptist community dinner First Baptist community dinner May. 18, 2013 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm First Baptist Church (14 West First Street, Front Royal) has its community dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Adult tickets are $10 ($5 for children 10 and younger). There is… ‘Uncle Vanya’ ‘Uncle Vanya’ May. 18, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm RAAC Community Theatre presents Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya” at 8 p.m. both nights. Directed by Peter Hornbostel, the play follows retired Professor Serebryakov and his young wife Yelena’s return to…	19 ‘Uncle Vanya’ ‘Uncle Vanya’ ‘Uncle Vanya’ ‘Uncle Vanya’ ‘Uncle Vanya’ ‘Uncle Vanya’ ‘Uncle Vanya’ Cemetery vigil reenactment Cemetery vigil reenactment May. 18, 2013 10:00 am – May. 19, 2013 10:00 am The Seventh Virginia Infantry Regiment, Company A, presents its annual 24-hour vigil at Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper, from 10 a.m. Saturday (May 18) to 10 a.m. Sunday (May 19). Reenactors guard… ODH schooling shows ODH schooling shows May. 19, 2013 9:00 am – 4:00 pm The first in the 2013 series ODHPC Schooling Shows starts at 9 a.m. at Windsor Lodge Farm (51 Windsor Lodge Lane, Flint Hill). Divisions include regular and jumping derby combined… Bridal show Bridal show May. 19, 2013 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Culpeper Wedding Specialists is hosting its second annual “All Things Bridal Show” from 12 to 4 p.m. at the State Theatre (311 South Main Street in Culpeper). Tickets are free… RAAC information session RAAC information session May. 19, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm An information session for the RAAC Community Theatre, which needs stage managing-type assistance for its upcoming 2013 season, is 2 to 3 p.m. at the RAAC Community Theatre (310 Gay… Bel Canto concert Bel Canto concert May. 19, 2013 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Bel Canto, a group of 16 singers from Rappahannock and surrounding counties, presents its spring concert at 3 p.m. at Piedmont Episcopal Church (214 Church Street, Madison). Admission is free;… Bethel Baptist anniversary Bethel Baptist anniversary May. 19, 2013 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Bethel Baptist Church is celebrating their church anniversary starting at 3 p.m. The Guest speaker is Pastor Donald Simpkins, choir and congregation from the Macedonia Baptist Church, Flint Hill. Lunch… Piano recital Piano recital May. 19, 2013 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Canadian pianist Audrey Andrist returns to the Theatre at 4 p.m. in a solo recital featuring two sonatas by Beethoven, as well as works by Bach and Mendelssohn. Tickets are…
20	21 Piano recital RAAC reception RAAC reception May. 21, 2013 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Students from both RCES and RCHS display their photography in a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. The exhibit is the conclusion to a six-week…	22	23	24	25 RAAC reception Music by the lake Music by the lake May. 25, 2013 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join Narmada Winery (43 Narmada Lane, Amissville) from 5 to 8 p.m. for live music by Janna Audey by the lakeside pavilion. For more information, call 540-937-8215.	26 Music by the lake Music by the lake Music by the lake Thornton’s Gap homecoming Thornton’s Gap homecoming May. 26, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church (262 Thornton Gap Church Road, Sperryville) has its homecoming beginning at 10 a.m. with Sunday School (worship service follows at 11 a.m. with Pastor Buddy… RAAC Theatre auditions RAAC Theatre auditions May. 26, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm The RAAC Community Theatre holds auditions for women in their mid-20s and older for “Love, Loss and What I Wore” by Nora and Delia Ephron from 1 to 3 p.m.… Promise Land Women’s Day Promise Land Women’s Day May. 26, 2013 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm The 24th annual Women’s Day Service at the Promise Land Baptist Church (242 Gid Brown Hollow Road) begins at 3 p.m. The guest speaker is Rev. Kimberly Aylor Beard. Ladies,…
27	28	29	30	31 Promise Land Women’s Day Amissville Methodist yard sale Amissville Methodist yard sale May. 31, 2013 8:00 am – 1:00 pm The Amissville United Methodist Women hold their annual indoor-outdoor yard sale from 8 to 1 p.m. both days at the church (14760 Lee Hwy., Amissville). Hot dogs and drinks are…

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