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March 2017
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Point Break”
(20th Century Fox, 1991, R-rated). Keanu Reeves stars as rookie FBI agent Johnny Utah, who goes undercover to catch a gang of surfers who may be bank robbers. No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. 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.
Remington Steele at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink to the acoustic sound of Remington Steele at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “The Student Nurses”
(New World, 1970, R-rated). For Roger Corman, this film was an enormous box office success and was the first in the popular “nurses” cycle of exploitation movies. It has since become a cult film. No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. 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.
Mississippi Tom Robbins at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink to Mississippi Tom Robbins at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
“Taste of Solomon’s” Solomon’s Island Day Trip
AARP, Chapter 5329 at Lake of the Woods is sponsoring a motorcoach day trip departing from Lake of the Woods.
“Taste of Solomon’s” Solomon’s Island, Maryland Saturday, March 25, 2017
Stroll the Riverwalk along the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay with access to shops and participating restaurants to taste samples of their specialty foods and signature drinks. Vouches can be purchased for $4.00 per sample.
Price: $49.00
Contact Barbara at (540) 972-4651 or wisecruiser@hotmail.com
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Songcatcher”
(Lions Gate Films, 2000). A period drama set in 1907 that follows Doctor Lily Penleric (Janet McTeer), a professor of musicology, as she studies an Appalachian community that, due to its isolation, has kept alive centuries-old traditional folk songs from England. Starts at 2 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.
Hardware Hank at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink to Hardware Hank at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
Mountain View Community Church’s Sermon topic is “Extremes – Say No to Contempt.”
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
Plant a Tree!
Trees available. Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District has trees available in the following varieties: American plum, indigobush, flowering dogwood, sugar maple, white oak and white pine. Reserve now! Pick-up is March 30 and 31 from 2-7 p.m. at the office in Culpeper. Call Stephanie at 540-825-8591.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Pay it Forward”
(Warner Bros., 2000). When given a class assignment to “make the world a better place,” 11-year-old Trevor (Haley Joel Osment), comes up with a plan based on networking good deeds which he calls “pay it forward.” 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 own Kate Hohman at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Thelma & Louise”
(MGM, 1991, R-rated). Directed by Ridley Scott and anchored by two powerhouse and career-defining performances from Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis (and an early breakout appearance by Brad Pitt), “Thelma & Louise” skillfully contrasts exceedingly well-done action movie tropes with a non-didactic social commentary before building to an unforgettable climax. No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. 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.
Hokie Joe at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink to Blues artist Hokie Joe at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
April 2017
Park Day
The Brandy Station Foundation will team up with local volunteers to aid in the maintenance and restoration of the Brandy Station Battlefield and the Civil War Graffiti House. Park Day, a nationwide effort sponsored by the Civil War Trust, includes more than 130 historic sites in 30 states. Join thousands of nationwide volunteers as Park Day celebrates 20 years. Volunteers will receive T-shirts. For information and to volunteer, please contact Richard Deardoff at deardoff@comcast.net or 540-937-7718
MS Walk
Multiple Sclerosis Walk starts at 10 a.m. at Culpeper Baptist Church located at 318 S. West Street in Culpeper. Check-in starts at 9 a.m. Visit main.nationalmssociety.org for details. Local goal is to raise $13,000 through team fundraising.
National Poetry Month Event
Join the Friends of the Culpeper County Library to celebrate National Poetry Month. Listen to local poets at 3:30 p.m. The poets from the Windmore Foundation of the Arts will be sharing their craft., two Windmore Writers Anthologies available for sale. Windmore will have two Windmore Writers Anthologies available for sale. If you are a poet and would like to join us, please contact skeller@cclva.org, or for questions please contact Susan Keller at (540) 825-8691.
American Heritage Girls Auction
Come out to support American Heritage Girls in their Second Annual Auction at Salem Fire Hall 13428 Scotts Mill Rd. Culpeper. Starts at 5:30 p.m. with many great silent auction baskets, and live auctions items including desserts, Hot Air Balloon rides, Disney World tickets, resort stays, Nationals baseball tickets and more. Proceeds go to scholarship opportunities to join AHG, badge expenses, life skill enhancement. social development, girl leadership training, and service projects for veterans and the community. Contact Sarah Russell at 540-445-0354.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Open the Door Richard… Richard Pryor’s Complete Appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show.”
The Pride of Peoria, Illinois, Richard Pryor, is considered perhaps the greatest stand-up comedian of all time. The program will be introduced by Dan Blazek, Packard Campus Recorded Sound Technician. 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.
David Gilmore at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink to singer/guitarist David Gilmore at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
Live Music at the Pier
Come out and enjoy classic rock music from Culpeper band Someone Else’s Problem at Davis Street Pier at 302 E. Davis Street from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. There is no cover charge to attend. Phone 540-317-5702