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April 2017
Tom Robbins at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink to blues legend Tom Robbins at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
Salvation Army Luncheon
Learn about the work of the Salvation Army in our community. Monies stay local. Annual luncheon held at Pepper’s Grill starts at noon. RSVP to Lt. Jared Martin at Jared.Martin@uss.salvationarmy.org
Brandy Station Foundation Annual Meeting
Brandy Station Foundation Annual Meeting at the Brandy Station Fire Hall, 19601 Church Road, Brandy Station at 6 p.m. with dinner served by the Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary at 6:45 p.m. $25 per person. There will be a silent auction and cash bar. Guest speaker Mrs. Virginia Morton will present: “Within these Walls: Stories of Culpeper’s Wartime Houses.” The public is invited and please make reservations by April 13 by contacting Paula Johnson at 540-341-7019 or email pauladrdr@aol.com
Five Over Fifty Recognition
You are cordially invited to join Aging Together to honor their 2017 “Five Over Fifty.” These are selfless individuals from each of our five counties who have gone “beyond the call” to make our community a better place. Our honorees include: Culpeper, Dr. Hortense Jackson; Fauquier, John W. McCarthy; Madison, Robin Corum; Orange, Dorren Brown; and Rappahannock, Bev Atkins. The wine and hors d’oeuvres reception starts at 6:30 p.m. with the award ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Held at the Culpeper Country Club. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased through www.agingtogether.org or calling 540-829-6405.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Cruel & Unusual Comedy – the Best of the MoMA Series”
(1910s-1920s). Film historians Ben Model and Steve Massa, working with MoMA curators Dave Kehr and Ron Magliozzi, have drawn on the Museum’s extensive holdings of hundreds and hundreds of silent comedies. The majority of films to be screened are archival rarities. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.
Fish Dinner
GWCRHSAA, Inc. will have a fried fish and chicken dinner fundraiser at Antioch Baptist Church located at 202 S.West St. in Culpeper. Runs from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great meal and support a local 501(3) c non profit. This fundraiser will help to support our Scholarship and History initiative. Contact Charles Jameson at 540-825-6039.
The Blue Ridge Chorale presents “A Broadway Musical Medley”
Begins at 3 p.m. at Oak Shade Methodist Church located at the corner of Rt. 229 and Rt. 640 in Rixeyville. Donations appreciated. Contact 540-222-9099
Cruisin For Heroes Family Friendly Cruise-In
Cruisin For Heroes will be hosting a family friendly monthly Cruise-In from 4-8 p.m. (and every fourth Sat. through September) at Bruster’s located at 16170 Rogers Road to raise awareness and funds for the Fisher House Foundation. Fisher House provides a “home away from home” for families of patients receiving medical care at military and VA medical centers. There will be a DJ and a “Manager’s Choice Trophy” presented. Come out and support community and our military. Along with any donations (check donations are tax deductible) collected during the event, Bruster’s will be donating a portion of the event nights sales to Fisher House. For info, contact Lou Realmuto at cruiserlou@aol.com or go to www.cruisinforheroes.com.
Relay for Life Fundraiser
The Light Walkers will hold a Relay for Life fundraiser including music and dinner at New Salem Baptist Church, 8233 Sperryville Pike beginning at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30. Music provided by Pickin’ Daisies, Debbie Zinn and The Natural Grass Band and NSBC Youth Praise Band. Donations requested, proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. More information call 540-825-6614.
Miss Culpeper Pageant
Twelve finalists compete in the Miss Culpeper Scholarship Pageant held at Culpeper County High School starting at 7 p.m. Juniors and seniors from both public high schools are judged on talent, poise, and academics.
Contact Jeff Walker at jwalker@culpeperschools.org or 540-825-0621.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Silent Comedians Talk!”
(1930s-1940s). By the late 1920s, silent film comedy had evolved to a high art, reaching its peak in the features of Chaplin, Keaton, Harold Lloyd, and Harry Langdon, in addition to shorts with Laurel and Hardy, Charley Chase, and Max Davidson. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.
Brandy Station Company at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink to the sensational Brandy Station Company at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
Mountain View Community Church’s Sermon topic is “Growing Great Families – I’m Available…Even at Midnight.”
Join us at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Live stream available at 10 a.m. via our website www.mountainviewcc.net. Children’s programs available for birth – 5th grade. Located at 16088 Rogers Road, behind Brusters Ice Cream. Small groups also meet throughout the week. 540-727-0297
Mental Health Awareness
Caring for Ourselves and Others: Why is Resilience Important for Healthy Lifestyles and How Do We Achieve it at Every Age? with Amanda Findley from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. First in series focused on hope for mind, body and spirit. Held in the courtyard at Culpeper Baptist Church. Free. All welcome. Contact 540-825-8192 or visit www.culpeperbaptist.org
Museum Talk
The Museum hosts its third GalleryTalk from 2-4 p.m. in the Civil War Gallery of the Museum in the historic train depot in downtown Culpeper. Public invited to Monuments Men: Saving Art and Restoring History Gallery Talk. Refreshments served. Free. Seating is limited so RSVPs are appreciated. Fran Cecere, a writer affiliated with Windmore Foundation for the Arts, will speak about artist Dorothy Skelton’s work immediately after WWII as part of the Monuments Men project. Call 540-829-1749 for reservations and information.
Culpeper Astronomy Club
Amateur astronomer Myron Wasiuta will lead lead fellow night sky watchers at the meeting of the Culpeper Astronomy Club. held in library’s meeting room. Meets from 7-9 p.m. At around 8 p.m. the club will move to the outside to observe the night sky with telescope. Contact the library at 540-825-8691
Prayer Group
Centering Prayer Group at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Join us for an hour of reflection and prayer, each Wednesday at 11 a.m., followed by Healing and Holy Communion service at noon. Contact 540-825-8786. Located at 115 N. East Street.
Combined Neighborhood Watch Group Meeting
Scheduled for 7 p.m. Held at the Culpeper Police Department, Community Room located at 740 Old Brandy Road. April is designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Guest speaker is Ruth Lamb, who is a Child Protective Services supervisor with the Culpeper County Department of Human Services. All welcome to attend. Light refreshments. Contact Lt. Jeff Dodson at 540-829-5526.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “My Man Godfrey”
(Universal, 1936). Carole Lombard sparkles as a dizzy but good-hearted heiress in Gregory La Cava’s comedic take and sometimes caustic commentary on the Great Depression. white film. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.
Kate Hohman at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink to Culpeper’s Kate Hohman at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.