Event News From Our Community

Culpeper Star Exponent
Published: May 9, 2007

Lake of the Woods Home and Garden Tour, May 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets: $12 by May 15, $14 after.  Box lunches available.  Call 540-972-5903 or 2604.

Culpeper County Parks and Recreation is hosting a Community Yard sale May 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Floyd T. Binns Middle School.  Spaces are still available, but must be received by May 17.  Call 727-3412, ext. 4.

Hokie Spirit Memorial Ride June 2-3. Ride from Sperryville  to Virginia Tech. There is a $20 donation per bike. Ride starts at Rappahannock County High School (take Rt. 211 west from Warrenton). Registration begins at 6 a.m. Group leaves at 8 a.m. sharp. "The Cellar" in Blacksburg will have lunch available. All proceeds returned to Hokie Spirit Memorial. For more information call Howard Clark at 219-0292 cell or 987-9203 home or  Del Clarambeau at 987-8503. Rain dates June 9-10. Come ride with us and show your Hokie Spirit.

This year's Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department  fundraising carnival will run from July 25 to 28.  The fire department is once again looking for young ladies interested in representing the fire department as honorary fire chiefs.  The contest has two  categories: juniors (ages 8 to 14) seniors (15 to 21.)  Winners are determined by ticket sales. Each young lady finishing the contest is awarded a percentage of the amount of tickets they sell.  The two winners  represent the fire department in area parades during the year as junior fire chiefs.  The crowning takes place during the carnival.  To signup contact Lisa Art, coordinator, at 540-212-8206.

America World Adoption Association will be hosting a free adoption seminar titled "The Spirit of Adoption," from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 19 The seminar will be at  Open Door Baptist Church, 754 Germanna Hwy, Culpeper. For more information  visit awaa.org or call 888-ONE-CHILD.

Culpeper Literacy Council will be giving free GED practice tests May 17 and June 21 from 8:45 a.m.  to 1 p.m. at 415 S. Main St., Suite 204. Call the Culpeper Literacy Council at 825-5804 to sign up.

The Artists of Windmore are currently exhibiting original hand painted works of wall art. The locations of the exhibits are the Culpeper County Library and the Depot. The Artists of Windmore, daytime group, meet regularly at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday mornings. The location changes so please call Julia at 825-4210.

The Artists of Windmore, evening group, meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Depot on the second Monday of every month.
- May 14: 7:00 p.m., critique of last months photos and preparation for each artist to select an image they would like to include in a show.
- June 11: 7:00 p.m., matting and framing workshop.
    

     FRIDAY
     The Lake of the Woods Square Dance Club will host a plus-level dance in the LOW Great Hall, following a 35th anniversary dinner for which advance registration is required. All are welcome to attend the dance with Jesse Shackelford calling, and the price is $5 per person. Call Handy at 972-5855 for more information.  

  "Remembering My Mom." Has your mom died- Do you want to have an opportunity to remember your mom- Come join with others from 7 to 9 pm. It is a very powerful time as we share our memories of our mothers. Teens are invited. Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. This is non-denominational and free. Reservations are required. For information call Chaplain Liz Danielsen at 349-5814.

May 12-13
The Equine Rescue League's 16th Annual Spring Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Churchland Farm, located just south of Leesburg on Route 621 will provide an opportunity to meet horses available for adoption.  Anyone with an interest in horses is welcome. Activities include pony rides, a parade of horses, a used tack sale, yard sale, bake sale and raffles.  Admission and parking are free. Call 703-771-1240 or visit  equinerescueleague.org.

SATURDAY
 "Do caterpillars really wear wave caps-  Does the white rabbit really keep time prisoners-  And what time is it anyway-" The Culpeper County High School drama department's advanced acting class will present an original comic-fantasy — "Wake Up, Alice!" tonight only, beginning at 7 p.m. in the CCHS auditorium. 
 Admission is $5, adults and $4, students and children. After the show, there will be a drawing for two $25 gift certificates to Ace Book Store in Culpeper. 
 The public is invited to come see this special spring presentation — it will be the strangest trip you take this year!

The Welcome Waggers therapy dogs are coming back to Culpeper County Library for another fun-filled Saturday morning of reading!  Children who are able to read are invited to come and choose a book to read to a dog. The program will begin at 10:30.  Sessions are free, and there is no pre-registration. A signed permission slip is required before children may participate in the program. For more information visit cclva.org  or call 825-8691.

SUNDAY
Richardsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue will be having a Mother's Day breakfast from 7  to 11 a.m.  The menu will be pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, fried potatoes, applesauce, biscuits, all you can eat. $6 a person, children under 5 eat free.

The Inn at Kelly's Ford, will have something special for Mothers on Mother's Day. Dinner served from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations required, call (540) 399-1779.

MONDAY
NINO Babywearing Meeting! Learn to carry your baby or toddler in style and comfort! Join other moms from the Culpeper area to sample a variety of baby carriers that
keep your child close, while you have your hands free. (This is not a meeting to sell carriers and no vendors are present.) All mothers, fathers, expectant parents and older kids are welcome! Culpeper County Library meeting room, beginning at 10 a.m. Call 829-8410 for more information or visit nineinnineout.org

TUESDAY
The Jefferson Ruritan Club monthly meeting, dinner and special program will be held at 7:30 p.m.  Barbara Creasy will be the speaker.  Call 937-5119.

Infant and Toddler Connection of Rappahannock Rapidan: Thousands of children in Virginia have some type of developmental delay. If you have every wondered if your infant or toddler is developing and growing like other infants and toddlers of similar age, then we invite you to an Infant and Toddler Connection Open House. You will have the opportunity to ask your questions and chat with early intervention specialists.
The open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ITC offices located at 314 N. West St., Culpeper. Call 829-7480 ext. 104 if you need directions.
Wooden Toys — Paddle Boat at the Archangel Arts Center from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. age 8 and up. To register call 948-5628.

WEDNESDAY
The regular monthly meeting of the Culpeper County Human Services Board, Social Services Board and the Head Start Board will be at 1 p.m. in the 2nd floor conference room of the Social Services building located at 219 East Davis St., Culpeper. The meeting is being held at a facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities.  Call Doris Clatterbuck at 727-0372. The public is invited.

From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. a Stress Relief and Healing Energy Session will be held at Hearthstone  School, 11576 Lee Highway in Sperryville. Homa Technicians Abel Hernandez and Aleta Macan will explain and demonstrate Homa Therapy techniques which have been used successfully in hospitals, clinics, and by private physicians in Latin America to treat a wide range of ailments and stress. Admission is free. Call 948-4945 or email .

Inn at Kelly's Ford invites you to join us for a wine tasting in Ripley Hall, from 6 to 10 p.m. Featuring Northern Italian Wines and a five-course menu. Cost is $65 per guest. For reservations call 399-1779.
    
May 17
Culpeper Literacy Council, 415 S. Main Street, Suite 204, will be having a free GED practice test from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call the Culpeper Literacy Council at 825-5804 to sign up in advance.

There will be a "Sustainable Development in Virginia" presentation on Thursday May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Expo Center. The presentation will feature the principless of planning that show the next step for Low Impact Development in Virginia. For more information, contact Annette Osso of Virginia Sustainable Building Network at 703-486-2966 or by email at .  There is a $10 fee for the workshop.

The Culpeper Branch of the N.A.A.C.P. will meet on May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Antioch Baptist Church, West Street, Culpeper.  The public is invited. Call 825-6954.
 
May 18
The Salem Pickin' Party will be held on Friday, May 18th at the "old" Salem Fire/Rescue Hall on Route 522 North from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.  Featured performers will be the Country Troubadours, Burr Hill Gospel Bluegrass, Homemade Jam and the Hazel River Trio. Call 825-9112.

St. Luke's Lutheran Church will be having their Children's Consignment sale on Friday, May 18, and Saturday, May 19.  On Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Luke's Intermediate School (entrance in rear of building). Children's clothing, toys, books, furniture and maternity clothing. Donations for the Culpeper Community Food Closet will be accepted during the sale. Call 825-8358.

Josh Driggers, musician and songwriter will appear from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Borders of Warrenton Café. Appearing for the second time, Josh writes about daily life in heart-wrenching songs to which we can all relate.  With a wide-ranging style, influenced by folk, pop and jazz, he has created a sound uniquely his own.

The Valley Glasshoppers 18 annual Antique Glass Show and sale at the Wigfield building/Family Life Center, 1309 Opequon Avenue in Winchester on Friday, May 18 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Snack bar available. Call (540) 635-5503.