Holiday Food Drive: Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville, is sponsoring a special holiday food drive to benefit the Rappahannock Food Pantry. Help us surpass last year’s 3,000 pound record. All non-perishable food and monetary donations qualify you for a drawing to receive fre…

Refuse Sites at Amissville and Flatwood will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 27. They will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day, reopening on Friday, Nov. 29. 

Rappahannock Garden Club’s annual wreath sale is on! Sales of wreaths, swags, garlands, and tabletop or mantle toppers will continue through Nov. 23.

Rappahannock Garden Club’s annual wreath sale is on! Sales of wreaths, swags, garlands, and tabletop or mantle toppers will continue through November 23.

The following will be closed on Monday (Nov. 11) in observance of Veterans Day: Rappahannock County government offices; Atlantic Union; BB&T in Flint Hill; the Rappahannock News; and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services transportation.

Foothills Forum’s October board meeting is Thursday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the 4-H Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Tula's Building in Little Washington. Open to the public. For more information, call 540-675-1207.

Deadline for New Land Use applications is Friday, Nov. 1. Contact the Commissioner of the Revenue if you have questions, 540-675-5370 or magraham@rappahannockcountyva.gov.

Lavonne Adkins, candidate for the office of Commissioner of Revenue in the Nov. 5 election, will be available each Saturday in October at the Rappahannock Library from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Jameson Room. She invites everyone to visit her at the library, this Saturday, Oct. 19, to learn ab…

The following are closed on Monday, Oct. 14, in observance of Columbus Day: Rappahannock County government offices; Atlantic Union Bank, Washington; BB&T, Flint Hill; Virginia DMV; U.S. Postal Service; Rappahannock Public Schools and Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services transportation…

Restore Rappahannock, a Christ centered addiction support group, meets Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. at The Old School House, 314 Forest Grove Rd. Amissville.

Rappahannock County Park is having a work day, planting perennials purchased with a $1000 grant from Keep Virginia Beautiful, on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. Many hands needed and welcome. The plants will populate a new pollinator garden plot at the forest edge. Volunteers should br…

Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority (RCRFA) second Thursday of the month meeting will be on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Library at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome.

Washington Mayor Fred Catlin will host “Coffee with the Mayor” at Town Hall on Saturday, Sept. 7, 9-11 a.m. All are welcome to come and discuss whatever they wish.

Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services meets on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 1 p.m. at 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend should contact Jeanette Nord at 540-825-3100, Ext. 3146. RRCS is an equal access and opportunity organization.

The Sperryville Community Foundation is hosting a Sperryville community meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Stonewall Abbey.

The Rappahannock Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, Aug 21 at the Washington fire house. The speaker will be Thomas Baughn, president of the Fauquier/Rappahannock County Master Gardeners. Baughn will speak about the benefits of using rain barrels for gardening purposes. The Garden Club meet…

The Washington Town Council meets Monday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. Agenda highlights include a public hearing on a resolution on new Town permit fees, possible appointment of a new Planning Commission member and new ARB member.

Join Town of Washington Mayor Fred Catlin for “Coffee with the Mayor” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. this Saturday, Aug. 3, at Town Hall, 485 Gay Street, to discuss any topic.

The Waldorf-Inspired Camp has scheduled July 29 to Aug. 2 for Session 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hearthstone School, 11576 Lee Hwy. Sperryville.

Culpeper Volunteer Fire Department flea market is Saturday, July 20. Email blm5505@gmail.com 

Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority board (RCRFA) meets every second Thursday of the month at the Library at 5:30 p.m. The next meeting will be today, July 11. The public is invited.

Coffee with the Mayor has been cancelled for Saturday, July 6, at Town Hall. Mayor Catlin will resume Coffee with the Mayor on Saturday, Aug. 3.

July Fourth closings: All Rappahannock County government offices and the Rappahannock News will be closed Thursday and Friday, July 4, and 5, reopening Monday, July 8. Next week’s newspaper will be on newsstands and delivered to many in-county subscribers on July 3. Also closed Thursday, Jul…

The Planning Commission of the Town of Washington will meet on Monday, June 24, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Highlights from the agenda include a discussion of whether placement of a Conservation Easement on four parcels (approx. 41 acres) at 30 Mount Prospect Lane (20A-1-58, 20A-1-58a, 29-1 and …

The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is currently seeking contestants: Queen (ages 14-20) , Junior Miss (ages 8-13) , and Little Miss (ages 3-7) for its carnival to be held June 26-29. For tickets and information contact Sandi 540-937-4218. Parade will be Thursday June 27. Entrie…

The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is currently seeking contestants: Queen (ages 14-20) , Junior Miss (ages 8-13) , and Little Miss (ages 3-7) for its carnival to be held June 26-29. For tickets and information contact Sandi 540-937-4218. Parade will be Thursday June 27. Entrie…

The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Inc. is currently seeking contestants: Queen (ages 14-20) , Junior Miss (ages 8-13), and Little Miss (ages 3-7) for its carnival to be held June 26-29. For tickets and information contact Sandi 540-937-4218. Parade will be Thursday June 27. E…

Foster Parent Training (PRIDE) will be offered June 5, 12, 19, 26, and July 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at RappU in Sperryville. Open enrollment is available on RappU’s website or you can contact Rappahannock DSS to enroll. The course is free of charge, dinner will be provided, as well as…

Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, May 18, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Quièvremont Winery, 162 Gid Brown Hollow Rd. Wannabe members can join at the meeting. An informative and fun evening. Keynote presentation: Garrey Curry, County Adminis…

Rappahannock County Farm Bureau, 11929 Lee Highway, Sperryville, will be hosting a free educational event to learn more about Medicare. It will be held this morning (Thursday), May 9, at 10 a.m. Open to the public. Reservations are recommended as seats are limited. RSVP to Ashley Allen at 54…

2019 Rappahannock County Personal Property Returns were due by May 1, 2019. If you did not receive a return please contact the Commissioner of the Revenue at 540-675-5370.

Foothills Forum’s Board meets on Thursday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the 4-H Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Tula’s Building, Washington. The meeting is open to the public. Call 540-675-1207 for more information.

WBRBA’s one-day session will be held on Saturday, April 20, at 10 a.m. at the WBRBA Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Rd, Rixeyville. Pastors and Delegates are requested to be present. Members are welcome to attend to receive updates and ask questions about upcoming events and activities.

The Town of Washington will be holding a 2019-2010 Budget work session on Friday, April 12, at 9 a.m. at Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public.

Washington Mayor Fred Catlin will be holding an informal meeting at Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 6. Please come by and have a cup of coffee and to discuss any concerns or questions you may have.

Foothills Forum has its board meeting on Thursday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the 4-H Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Tula’s Building in Little Washington. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call 540-675-1207.

For everyone who has seen those ugly light bulbs the Town of Washington has installed — They are only temporary! The Town is investigating, with the help of REC and the Dark Skies Initiative, replacement lighting for all fixtures. We can no longer use the high-pressure sodium lights. With mo…

2019 Personal Property Returns have been mailed and are due by May 1, 2019. If you did not receive a return please contact the Commissioner of the Revenue at 540-675-5370.

2019 Personal Property Returns have been mailed and are due by May 1, 2019. If you did not receive a return please contact the Commissioner of the Revenue at 540-675-5370.

Calling all RCPS student writers! Rappahannock News, Foothills Forum, and RCPS are excited to offer the 1st Annual RCPS Essay Contest entitled Our Rappahannock… Through the Eyes of the Next Generation. We are looking for engaging, thoughtful, well written pieces that are of interest to our c…

Presidents’ Day closings Monday, Feb. 18, to reopen Tuesday, Feb. 19: All Rappahannock County government offices; Rappahannock County Public Schools; Union Bank & Trust; BB&T; and the Rappahannock News. Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services transportation will not operate. The Rapp…

The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee (RCDC) meets on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. at the Washington Town Hall, 485 Gay Street, Washington. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. All are welcome.

Windmore Foundation for the Arts is offering two scholarships for graduating students who will be majoring in college in the fine arts. This includes visual art, music, literary arts, theater, and dance. The scholarships are given in honor of Dorothy Skelton and Millie Lane. Applications hav…

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for Monday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall has been cancelled.

Lee-Jackson Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day: All Rappahannock County government offices will be closed in observance of Lee-Jackson Day on Friday, Jan. 18. County offices and Rappahannock public schools and banks will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority holds board meetings on the second Thursday of each month starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library, Washington. The next meeting will be this afternoon, Jan. 10. The group is interested in engaging the public to help w…

Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services meets Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 1 p.m. at 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate should contact Jeanette Nord at 540-825-3100, extension 3146. RRCS is an equal access and opportun…

The Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) will meet on Thursday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. at the County Courthouse, 250 Gay Street, Level B, Washington.