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January 2017
Mountain View Community Church’s Sermon topic is “Game Plan – Traded.”
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
Wakefield Country Day Open House
Wakefield Country Day School invites you to an Open House on the WCDS campus in Flint Hill from 1-3 p.m. to learn what sets WCDS apart from other schools. Visit with students, talk to teachers, explore our curriculum, and learn more about our exceptional Preschool through 12th grade college preparatory program. Questions? Please call our Admissions Director at 540.635.8555 x227.
Youth Choir
The Blue Ridge Chorale Youth Choir rehearsals begin at 5:45 p.m. at Open Door Baptist Church, 754 Germanna Hwy, Culpeper. Our Youth Choir Director Cathy ter Weele teaches music in our school system and makes music fun and exciting for the young people. We welcome children from Culpeper and all surrounding counties. Parents, grandparents, come and bring the children out to see what we are all about. For more information, you may call 540-219-8837 or go the www.brcsings.com.
Bereavement Support
Held at Culpeper Hospital from 7-8:30 p.m. Runs through March 27. Special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them, renew through faith-based perspective. Adults and teens welcome. Sponsored by Spiritual Care Support Ministries. This is non-denominational and free. Learn more at www.scsm.tv or call Chaplain Liz Danielsen at 540/349-5814 for information and directions.
Author Discussion
What goes on Inside the Minds of Criminals? Join local author, Mark O’Connell, at 6 p.m. as he talks about his two books and sheds some light on this question and others. Mark’s books Justice Denied ($13) and Criminal Minds ($11) will both be available for sale and autographing. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Culpeper County Library. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact (540) 825-8691.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Ball of Fire”
(RKO, 1941). Billy Wilder based the plot on his original story about a Burlesque dancer who moves in with eight fusty professors (headed by Cooper) to explain “slang” for their new encyclopedia. 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.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Cabaret”
(Allied Artists, 1972). Bob Fosse, who earned a Best Director Oscar, translated a highly successful Broadway musical into a film that maintains the vivacity of the stage version. 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.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Pinocchio”
(Disney, 1940). Based on stories by 19th century Italian author Carlo Collodi, this animated Disney classic tells the tale of gentle woodcarver Geppetto (Christian Rub) who builds a marionette to be his substitute son. Also on the program are The Three Stooges in “Punch Drunks” (Columbia, 1937). 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.
Verdun Fundraiser
It’s an evening for dinner and dancing from 7-10 p.m. at The Eagle Rest Retreat Center at Verdun Adventure Bound located at 17044 Adventure Bound Trail in Rixeyville. Garnished Affair provides chicken/pork/sides.Music by Pete’s Unnamed Band (P.U.B). $15 per person/$25 a couple. Tickets only at the door.Contact 540-937-4920 or visit www.verdunadventurebound.org
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “The Terminator”
(Orion, 1984 – R-rated). “The Terminator” became one of the sleeper hits of 1984, blending an ingenious, thoughtful script — clearly influenced by the works of sci-fi legend Harlan Ellison — and relentless, non-stop action moved along by an outstanding synthesizer and early techno soundtrack. 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.
Mountain View Community Church’s Sermon topic is “Game Plan – A Word from the Coach.”
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
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “The Prisoner of Zenda”
(United Artists, 1937). A romantic adventure from David O. Selznick, “The Prisoner of Zenda” harkens back to a time of chivalry and swordplay. 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.
TAB Time
The Culpeper County School Board has scheduled a “TAB (Talk About the Budget) Time” at 6 p.m. at the School Board Office located at 450 Radio Lane. Board seeks input as they prepare the FY 2017 school budget. All Culpeper citizens encouraged to attend.
February 2017
The Library of Packard Campus Theatre presents “Beatlemania on American Bandstand”
(1964). This program will present a firsthand account of the effects that the Beatles had upon the youth of America in 1964, through performances culled from Dick Clark’s “American Bandstand.” Also on the program is a segment from Albert and David Maysles’ 1991 documentary “The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit.” 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.
Life Saver Awards Ceremony
The public is invited to the Culpeper Police Department’s annual Life Saver Awards Ceremony beginning at 6 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Culpeper Police Department located at 740 Old Brandy Road. This ceremony is to recognize officers who had a direct effect on saving a life over the past year. This is planned to be a very rewarding night for our officers, our department, and our town. Light fare and cake honoring this occasion at the conclusion of ceremony. Contact Lt. Jeff Dodson at 540-829-5526. Email jdodson@culpeperva.gov
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Let it Be”
(United Artists, 1970). In this rarely-seen documentary directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, the Beatles are shown rehearsing songs for their album “Let it Be” at Twickenham Film Studios, followed by an unannounced concert on the rooftop of their Apple headquarters in London. 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.
Free Dental Care
Germanna Community College Dental Hygiene students will provide free care on their annual Give Kids a Smile Day to children age 17-and-under from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They’ll provide free dental cleanings, x-rays, sealants and fluoride at the Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic at 1301 Sam Perry Blvd. in Fredericksburg. No appointment is needed. Patients will be seen on a first- come, first -served basis. For more information, contact Marlana Thomas, Germanna Assistant Dental Program coordinator and instructor, at 540/423-9833 or mthomas@germanna.edu.
How to Open a Home Child Care Business
Learn all the basics of opening a home based child care business. Speakers address Licensing, Zoning, USDA, and Subsidy. Held at Head Start office, 1401 Old Fredericksburg Rd. from 9 a.m – 1 p.m. RSVP to 540-727-1055 x 415.
The Museum of Culpeper History re-opens for the 2017 season
New exhibits featuring World War I and the Women of Winston and Winston, An Early Planned Community. Located at 113 S. Commerce Street in The Depot. Hours are 10 a.m – 5 p.m 540-829-1749.
STEM Education
Full STEAM Ahead at the Culpeper County Library from 1-2 p.m. Sign up in advance. This monthly Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math program is for kids in 3rd-5th grade. Explore gravity with an “egg drop” activity and building parachutes for Lego figures. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact Laini Bostian at 540-825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org