Aging Together in Rappahannock meets at the Rappahannock County Library at 2:30. All are invited. For more information, contact Bonnie at 540-829-6405 or bvermillion@agingtogether.org.
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Feb. 24, 2012
‘Beatles’ auditions
Musicians, bands, singers, actors and dancers are invited to audition for the Hearthstone School’s variety show with a theme of “The Beatles,” acts featuring the band’s music, any style, including any Beatles tune-inspired movement, dance, acting and more. The more diverse, the better! Auditions are 4 to 6 p.m. this Friday and Saturday (Feb. 24-25) and again on Friday-Saturday, March 2-3. The variety show itself is 7:30 p.m. March 23 at the school, with a dinner at 6 p.m. For more information: 540-987-9212 or info@hearthstoneschool.org.
Feb. 25, 2012
Garden creativity conference
Four-County Master Gardeners present the conference, “Sparking Creativity in Your Garden,” from 9 to 4 at Daniel Technology Center in Culpeper. Includes four presentations (“Totally Tropical” and “Great Natives for Your Virginia Garden” with Dr. Holly Scoggins of Virginia Tech, and “Garden Flow” and “Photography and the Garden” with Karen Rexrode, former nursery owner and professional photographer). Cost is $40 ($35 for active master gardeners) and includes lunch. Advance registration requested. Visit fourcountymastergardener.org or call 540-543-2220.
Feb. 25, 2012
‘Silk Road’ exhibit opens
River District Arts welcomes Dutch painter Ronald Kleijer to the Confluent Gallery at Rappahannock Central for an exhibit this Saturday through April 1 featuring Kleijer’s “Silk Road” series of oils of life in central Asia. Kleijer lives in Uzbekistan and studied at the Royal Art Academy in The Netherlands; he applies the Old Dutch Masters’ techniques to his paintings. There’s also a reception and wine tasting (by DuCard Vineyard) from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 3. For more information, call 540-987-8770, ext. 3
Feb. 25, 2012
Alzheimer’s author speaks
Rappahannock residents are invited to hear Mary Cail, author of “The All-Weather Friend’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease,” 11 to 12:30 at the Culpeper County Library. Dr. Cail discusses how to be a supportive friend to Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers. For more information, call 540-825-8691.
Feb. 25, 2012
Alzheimer’s program
Dr. Mary Cail, author of “The All-Weather Friend’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease,” will be at the Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Center from 11 to 12:30 p.m. to discuss how to be a supportive friend to people with Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers. (Books available for $11; visit allweatherfriend.com for more.) Also enroll for the Connections program, a free eight-week in-home program which helps caregivers of family members with memory loss. For more information, call 540-825-8691.
Feb. 25, 2012
Gadino ‘Taste of Sicily’
Each year, volunteers assist in the harvest of our chardonnay and cabernet franc grapes; you can sign up for the harvests this weekend, when the tasting room presents Di Giovanna’s Gerbino Extra Virgin Olive Oil and hosts free olive oil tastings with Aleta Gadino from 11:30 to 6. Served with Italian bread. Gadino Cellars is at 92 Schoolhouse Rd., Washington. Call 540-987-9292 for more information.
Feb. 25, 2012
Coffee house worship
Come see for yourself the in-house homegrown musical talent Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville, has to offer the monthly Coffee House Worship from 7 to 9 p.m. A sampling of Reynolds’ down-home cooking served up with a heartfelt message from Pastor Jon Heddleston. For more information, call 540-987-9101.
Feb. 25, 2012
Dixieland jazz
Mike Flaherty’s Dixieland Direct Jazz Quartet performs at 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Washington. The lively and energetic D.C.-based band specializes in traditional New Orleans Dixieland music. Tickets are $25 ($10 for students 18 and younger). For reservations, call 540-675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com.
Feb. 26, 2012
F.T.Baptist concert
F.T. Baptist Church, Sperryville, hosts an “In the Bleak Mid-Winter” concert at 2 p.m. A love offering will be taken to support the Literacy Council of Madison. All are welcome. (Postponed from Feb. 19.) Call Donna Yowell at 540-923-4399, or visit ftbaptist.com for information and directions.
Feb. 26, 2012
Huntly Post Office history
The Rappahannock Historical Society hosts a history program at the old Huntly Post Office, featuring the site’s long history in our community. Enjoy the memories of those who lived and worked in the building as it played its part in Rappahannock history. Refreshments. A donation of $5 requested. New owners Jay Monroe and Rosa Crocker are happy to open their workspace to those interested in its history. Call society executive director Judy Tole at 540-675-1163 for details.
Mar. 2, 2012
RAAC movie: ‘J. Edgar’
The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community (RAAC) shows “J. Edgar” at 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Washington, 291 Gay St., Washington. The film stars Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts and Leonardo DiCaprio as J. Edgar Hoover, the FBI director who was the face of law enforcement in America for almost 50 years, a man who was feared, admired, reviled and revered. It is rated R for brief strong language and runs for 137 minutes. Admission is $6 ($4 students). The concession stand has popcorn, candy and water. For more information, including a review of the film, visit raac.org, or call RAAC at 540-675-3193.
Mar. 3, 2012
Thornton Hill race
Come and enjoy the Thornton Hill Fort Valley Hounds Point-to-Point Races at the Thornton Hill Racecourse in Sperryville. Full day of timber, hurdle and flat racing at one of Virginia’s most beautiful courses. First race at 12:30. For more information and reserved parking, call 540-987-8338. (General-admission parking also available.)
Mar. 3, 2012
Smithsonian at the Theatre
The closing concert in this 20th season of the Smithsonian at Little Washington series starts at 8 p.m. with the Smithsonian Chamber Players (Ian Swensen, violin; Loretta O’Sullivan, cello, and Kenneth Slowik, fortepiano. Tickets are $25 ($10 for students 17 and younger). For reservations, call 540-675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com.
Mar. 6, 2012
Pen-to-Paper writers
Windmore’s Pen-to-Paper writers meet the first Tuesday of every month at the small conference room in the Culpeper Library. To accommodate everyone, one meeting is 10 a.m. to noon, another 5 to 7 p.m. Beginners and experienced writers welcome. Meeting is to encourage each other, to critique and to assist with getting writings published. For more information, call Fran at 540-825-2890.
Mar. 8, 2012
Preventing falls
Falls Prevention Summit is 9 to 2:30 at the Washington fire hall. Advice on how to prevent accidental falls will be offered by local professionals. Free; advance registration required. Lunch will be provided. For further information or to register, call 540-829-6405 or email info@agingtogether.org.
Mar. 8, 2012
Falls prevention
Aging Together in Rappahannock and partners host a Falls Prevention Symposium at the Washington fire hall from 9 to 2:30. Local specialists discuss how to prevent the primary causes for falls, especially among older adults. Lunch provided. The event is free but advance registration required by March 2. For more information and registration: 540-829-6405 or info@agingtogether.org.
Mar. 10, 2012
Reager School Relay breakfast
Old-fashioned country breakfast buffet is 7 to 10:30 a.m. at Reager School (beside the Willis Chapel United Methodist Church), Huntly. Cost is $6 ($3 ages 12 and younger). To benefit the Rappahannock Relay For Life. Sponsored by Willis Chapel UMC. Breakfast prepared by Pat Jenkins and Shirley Frye. For more information, call 540-631-6103.
Mar. 10, 2012
Antiques appraisal
Fourth Annual Antiques Appraisal and Bakery Boutique is 10 to 2 at the small building on the grounds of Sperryville School House (formerly the Link). Sponsored by the Rappahannock Historical Society. Bring your antique treasures for appraisal, sample some special baked goods. Fees: $10 per item or pay $25 for three items. Contact the Rappahannock Historical Society at 540-675-1163 or rapphistsoc@comcast.net for more information.
Mar. 10, 2012
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Rappahannock County Lions Club’s fourth annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration will be held at the Sperryville fire hall starting at noon. Traditional Irish luncheon of Irish stew and corned beef and cabbage, with Irish music by Charlottesville’s King Golden Banshee band, Irish dancers, singalong and more. Fundraising raffle features a custom-designed stained-glass window of St. Patrick by Rappahannock artist Patti Brennan. Tickets $15; seating is limited (the lunch has sold out in advance for three years). Email gannon54@comcast.net or call 540-675-3657.
Mar. 10, 2012
Piedmont Softball chili cook-off
Piedmont Softball Association’s 10th annual Chili Bowl Cook-Off is 4 to 7 p.m. at Bill Payne Auctions, U.S. 211, Amissville. Open to all. All-you-can-eat chili is $6 ($4 for ages 5 to 10); hot dogs and sodas for non-chili-eaters. Vote for your favorite in basic, exotic and hottest categories. Overall “bestest” chili will take home the PSA perpetual trophy. Also raffles, cake walk and a bake sale. To enter your chili, donate baked goods or for more information on PSA, call 540-522-3675 or contact Kyra Moore at jksremoore@comcast.net, Veronica Ward at vrward@comcast or Mauri Payne at mauri@bpauctions.com or phone 540-522-3675. Proceeds benefit PSA’s girls’ softball programs (for which you can also register at the cook-off).
Mar. 17, 2012
Leprechaun 5K
Run in the inaugural Leprechaun Launch, a 5K obstacle race at Hoover Fields/Clore Trail next to Madison Primary School. Tackle Mount Madison, do the Mountain Cat Crawl, climb Little Old Rag and more. Proceeds benefit the MPS playground drive. Cost for 5K is $30 before Feb. 15, $35 after, and the kids’ obstacle challenge is free. Starts at 8 a.m., with check-in at 7:15. Visit mpsplayground.com or contact Valerie Miller at 540-718-6531 for questions or if you wish to volunteer.
Mar. 17, 2012
Relay for Life breakfast
Country breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Flint Hill fire hall is sponsored by the Flint Hill United Methodist Church Relay Team as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Cost is $6 ($3 ages 6 and younger). For information, contact Kitty Lou Day at 540-987-8153 or Mary Bywaters at 540-675-1566.
Mar. 19, 2012
Creative movement for kids
Children’s Creative Movement Class runs for six Mondays starting today, for boys and girls ages 4 to 7. Classes are 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. at Hearthstone School community room, Sperryville, with teacher Kitty Keyser. Cost: $60. For more information, call Hearthstone at 540-987-9212.
Mar. 20, 2012
Spay and neuter services
Rappahannock Animal Welfare League’s affordable spay and neuter services for Rappahannock and neighboring county dogs and cats is a partnership with Shenandoah Low Cost Spay/Neuter Veterinary Clinic. Fees range from $50 to $90; clinic starts at 7 a.m. To sign up or for more information, call RAWL in Amissville at 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 or visit rawldogs.org.
Mar. 23, 2012
Hearthstone variety show
Variety show and dinner fundraiser for Hearthstone School starts at 6 p.m. at the Sperryville fire hall. Tickets ($30; couples $50; $10 ages 13 and younger) include make-your-own pasta buffet, salad, bread, beverage and dessert — and Beatles-inspired musical and artistic performances, with Karen Henderson as emcee, Robert “Smiggy” Smith leading the house band and other local and out-of-town artists. Beer and wine cash bar. Admission to the show only: $20. Save $5 on advance seats by calling 540-987-9212 (or call if you’re interested in performing).
Mar. 23, 2012
Improv workshop
Improv teacher and director Gary Jacobs conducts a two-part improvisation workshop Friday and Saturday (March 23-24) at RAAC Community Theatre, Washington. Cost for the 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday session is $15: an introduction for first-timers and a review for those who’ve had some experience with improv. Saturday’s workshop is 12:30 to 5, with a short BYO lunch break, for $50. Open to high schoolers and adults. Participants may register for either or both sessions. To register, send an email to raactheatre@yahoo.com with the names of those registering and whether attending Friday, Saturday or both.
Mar. 24, 2012
Gray Ghost barrel tasting
Gray Ghost’s annual barrel tasting is Saturday and Sunday (March 24-25) from 11 to 4: Taste developing chardonnay, merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon wines directly from the barrels and experience the art of blending! Bid on an historic Gray Ghost barrel and reserve futures of the intense 2010 cabernet sauvignon. Cost is $15 per person; Gray Ghost signature glass and light hors d’ouevres included. Gray Ghost Vineyards is at 14706 Lee Hwy., Amissville. For more information, call 540-937-4869.
Apr. 21, 2012
Trinity arts festival
Arts and Crafts Festival at Trinity Episcopal Church is 11 to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 Sunday (during Fodderstack weekend). Exhibitors affiliated with Trinity Episcopal Church will display and sell their painting, photography, baskets, soaps and woodwork, ceramics and other fine arts and crafts. There’s an auction at 6 p.m. Friday (April 20). Proceeds benefit the church and its programs. Call 540-675-3716 for more information.
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