The Rappahannock County Park is holding the first “dark sky” event of 2020 this Saturday, July 18, starting at 8 p.m.

A dedication of two benches took place at the Rappahannock County Recreational Park last Saturday.

The Child Care and Learning Center school age campers visited Joe Pipik and Jeanne Wall’s farm last week to enjoy the Goodlife Theater performance, “The Recycling Pirates,” generously funded by the Claudia Mitchell RAAC grant. 

A group of us here in the county are gathering local recipes and stories for a book about how we coped with the coronavirus in our lives and our kitchens.

Child Care Learning Center Summer Camp is in full swing! Even with COVID-19 childcare restrictions, the June school aged campers are enjoying their summer activities.

People across the United States will celebrate Flag Day on Sunday, June 14 to honor the United States flag and to commemorate the flag’s adoption. 

How does one paint and display art during a pandemic? Ruthie Windsor-Mann had an idea about a year ago to do an entire exhibition based on the hayfield that surrounds her house, Little Windbury, right outside Washington. 

The Old Washington School is getting a new coat of paint. In addition to repainting the front and side of the building, during the past 18 months a new roof was put on the combined apartment building and office space, with other general upgrades.

Hey there friends of Firehouse Treasures! One of my favorite shops is reopening this Tuesday, May 19 at Noon. For the health and safety of both customers and volunteers there will be rules to follow.

Today — Thursday, May 7 — is National Day of Prayer, when people gather to pray from noon to 12:30 p.m. I hope everyone takes the time to remember our country and county in this difficult time.

Rappahannock County participates in the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation's Mixed Delivery Grant, which provides free preschool at the public school and area child care centers for qualifying families.

This Easter was different at my house. Normally I would cook a big Easter dinner and have all the children and grandchildren over for the special occasion.

The Town of Washington will be even more beautiful — and much greener — with the many new trees.

We have had some beautiful warm days these past several weeks, with the sun shining and birds chirping. My spring flowers are peeking through the ground. 

It’s only three months into 2020 and we have already entered a difficult time. This outbreak of the new coronavirus has sent the whole world into a state of disaster.

Ash Wednesday was Feb. 26. In a gesture of ecumenism, openness and hope for healing, clergy of local churches from Catholic to Baptist, including Episcopal, Unitarian, and Methodist, offered ashes in the Washington town square.

David Huff has found a new building to replace his former Country Cafe — albeit this new food establishment will be carry-out only.

The Forbes Travel Guide has announced  that The Inn at Little Washington has once again, for the 32nd consecutive year, received two Five Star Awards.

Valentine’s isn’t just the day of “love.” It’s also the day for couples to recapture their relationship, for the time that they’ve been together.

Spring is on its way — again!

One of the most worthwhile Rappahannock County winter events is the annual Benevolent Fund Celebrity Waiter Dinner, held Saturday at the Washington School House.

Many people think of 4-H as the provider of summer camps for the county’s children, but the clubs and workshops sponsored by 4-H go on all year, not just in summertime.

Olivia Grace Clatterbuck celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday afternoon at the Mac’s Roller Rink in Front Royal along with 41 guests.

RCES Troop 519 recently bagged about 200 containers of hygiene items for the residents of McDowell County, W.V., who are living in poverty.

Start the year out right . . .

Congratulations to Patrick O’Connell of the Inn at Little Washington. La Liste has ranked The Inn No. 5 in the United States out of 113 restaurants, and number 6 in the world out of 1,000 restaurants for 2020.

The Christmas parade brings out the best in the community; 43 years at the Beauty Box coming to a close; and the town's annual Christmas potluck dinner at Town Hall this Sunday.

The planned fall tree planting has been delayed to spring!; and Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office will be sponsoring its 23rd annual “Shop with a Cop” program this Saturday; 

Folks, it’s Thanksgiving time again, a time we travel to celebrate with family and friends.

A day of recognition came last Thursday for David Clanagan of Washington, who was presented with the Jewel Recognition Award in Richmond.

’Tis the season!; Trinity fundraiser; Artistic globetrotters; and the Town Clerk’s office will soon move from Town Hall to the Washington School Building.

As I came through town this past weekend, seeing the Cafe moving out brought tears to my eyes. Sometimes we take things for granted, at least I do. 

The Child Care and Learning Center gives a big thank you to our Volunteer Washington Fire and Rescue Department.

History of the old Washington School

Saying goodbye to another jewel

To the firehouse

Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame; Too hot for trees; and Watergate exhibition

Apple butter is in the air

A new face in town, Barbara Batson, is the new Town Clerk. Barbara started her position on Wednesday, Sept. 4

A retirement party was held last Sunday for Laura Dodd, the longtime town clerk for the town of Washington. 

Every birthday only gets better for Col. John Bourgeois. So, how does one celebrate his 85th birthday?

Gay Street Gallery is very excited to be showing new paintings by Ruthie Windsor-Mann. This is her second show with the gallery.

Historical Marker on Piedmont Avenue

The headline in Forbes reads, “7 Eastern U.S. Country Retreats to Escape to this Summer.” Two of them are in Virginia, including our own LeFay Cottage outside Little Washington.

MacKenzie Green has taken his dreams to America’s Got Talent, his audition in Episode 1403 consisted of singing Prince's "Nothing Compares To You." 

It is heartbreaking that the restaurant is closing its doors. The Cafe has been there for three decades. Having received notice from his landlord that he must vacate by Sept. 30, David Huff has little choice.

Already missing my furry friend