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February 2017
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “The NeverEnding Story”
(Warner Bros, 1984). Bastian Balthazar Bux, a dreamy young boy tormented by school bullies, escapes his tormentors one day into an old book shop, where he discovers a mysterious book: “The Neverending Story.” 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.
Ground Hog Supper
Stevensburg Baptist Church will be having their annual Ground Hog Supper from 5 – 7 p.m. The Community is invited to attend. Cost: Adults $8, Children 5-12 years old $5, children under 5 eat free. Menu includes all you can eat pancakes, maple syrup, sausage, applesauce, coffee or milk. Contact Philip Walker at stevensburgbaptist@gmail.com
Scholarship Dinner
The Jefferson Ruritan Foundation together with the Jeffersonton Ruritan Club will hold its 30th Annual Scholarship Groundhog Day Pancake & Sausage Supper from 5-7 p.m. at the Jeffersonton Community Center, 5073 Jeffersonton Rd., Jeffersonton (Rts. 802 & 621 off Rt. 229). Menu will include All-you-can-eat pancakes, famous Tom Calhoun’s sausage, fried apples, coffee, tea. Adults – $6.95, Children under 10 – $3.95. Carry-out available. Direct donations are fully tax deductible. For more info call 540-937-4541 or go to www.jeffersonvaruritanclub.org.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Singin’ in the Rain”
(MGM, 1952). This rollicking musical satire of Hollywood in the 1920s when film transitioned from silent to sound features outstanding performances by Debbie Reynolds, Donald O’Connor, Jean Hagen, and Gene Kelly. 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.
Mountain View Community Church’s Sermon topic is “Game Plan – Fourth Quarter.”
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
Alzheimer’s Advocates
Debut of Memory Cafe for individuals with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers are invited to share social time together at Country Cookin’ in the Southgate Shopping Center at 2:30 p.m. A representative from the Alzheimer’s Association will be available to answer questions. For more information contact Jessica Nolan at 434-973-6122 x123 or Bonnie Vermillion at 547-4824.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents American Blues Masters
(1945-2005) This program, curated from the Library’s vast collection of historic films and television programs, will feature 60 years of rare and classic Blues performances dating from 1945 to 2005. 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.
Library Harry Potter Event
3rd-5th Grade Harry Potter Event. 6:30-8 p.m. Sign up in advance. Join Professor Mcgonagall and Dumbledore for the Triwizard Tournament, a Horcrux Scavenger Hunt, Trivia Station, Spells and Charms, Meet the Boggart, Butterbeer and Pretzel Wands. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact Laini Bostian at 540-825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “The Round Up”
(Famous Players-Lasky, 1920) This is Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle’s first feature length film where he plays a sheriff whose fast draw goes unappreciated. Selected short subjects also shown. Live musical accompaniment provided by Andrew Simpson. 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.
Germanna Presents Lyceum For Black History Month
Hip Hop artist and actor David Banner will appear at Germanna Community College at 1 p.m. in Room 212 of the Dickinson Building at GCC’s Fredericksburg Area Campus in Spotsylvania. The campus is located at 10000 Germanna Point Dr. off U.S. 17 near Cosner’s Corner. The event is open to the public, free. Banner will discuss his experiences in hip hop, Hollywood and political and social activism. Contact Mike Beckham at 540/846-5163 or mzbeckham@germanna.edu
Church Dinner
Mitchells Presbyterian Church, 12229 Mitchell Road, Mitchells, VA, will hold its Annual Pancake & Sausage Dinner. Our “all you can eat” dinner will be from 5 – 7 p.m. $8/adults, $5/children under 12, under 5 eat free. Extra sausage will be for sale. Proceeds benefit our local missions and youth program. Call 825-1079 for information.
Mountain View Community Church’s Sermon topic is “True North – For the Glory of God Alone.”
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
Pokemon Card Game
Children and teens can come and play the Pokemon card game. For novices and seasoned players. Bring your cards and learn to make a deck. There are some cards available to use for those who would just like to try out the game. Children ages nine and under must attend with a parent. No registration required. From 2-3:30 p.m. at the Culpeper County Library located at 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact L.J. Blakey at 540-738-2240 or leejblakey@lbsecurityagency.com
Handling Finances Seminar
Providence Bible Church is hosting Dave Ramsey’s 9-week course on personal finance that focuses on the practical application of handling money according to Biblical principals each Sunday, Feb. 12 through April 9 from 6:30-8 p.m. The cost is $90 per family unit, which includes engaged couples. Call the church at 540-825-4715 to register. Located 17211 Greens Corner Road, Culpeper. Contact happy.hash@providencebible.org with any questions.
Toddler Tuesday
Held at 10:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Advance registration required for this program tailored for 2 year olds. This is a lapsit storytime. Children sit with a parent, who helps them to enjoy rhymes, movement to music, and stories presented by Miss Pam. Contact Laini Bostian at 540-825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org
Federal Retirees Meetup
NARFE – National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet at 11:30 a.m., at the Inn at Vint Hill, 4200 Aiken Drive, Vint Hill. The guest speaker will be Ms. Maria Del Rosso, Director, Fauquier Library, who will discuss programs and resources for seniors. Lunch $13. Call (540) 341 4320 for reservations.
Book Club Meetup
The Friends of the Library Third Thursday Book Club discusses “The Monster of Florence” by Douglas Preston and Mario Spezi. In 2000, Douglas Preston fulfilled a dream to move his family to Italy. Then he discovered that the olive grove in front of their 14th century farmhouse had been the scene of the most infamous double-murders in Italian history, committed by a serial killer known as the Monster of Florence. Preston, intrigued, meets Italian investigative journalist Mario Spezi to learn more. Meets at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. New members welcome. Read the book and come. Held at Culpeper County Library at 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Phone 540-825-8691.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “When Harry Met Sally…
(Columbia, 1989 – R-rated). Romantic comedy follows a couple of New Yorkers (Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan) as their relationship moves from antagonistic acquaintances, to friends, to lovers. 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.
Kate Hohman at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink to music by Nashville’s Kate Hohman at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
Somewhere Tonight at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink to Americana music by Somewhere Tonight at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.