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January 2017
VFW Post 2524 will resume Friday night bingo sessions
Doors open at 5 p.m., play starts at 6:45 p.m. Guaranteed $1,000 jackpot, regular games pay $100 if over 90 players. Only upstairs seating available, and the facility is non-smoking. For further information call 825-3424.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Citizen Kane”
(RKO, 1941). Directed by and starring Orson Welles, this film tells the life story of Charles Foster Kane (Welles), a newspaper tycoon who gains immense wealth at the expense of the ones he loves. 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 STEM Program
Full STEAM Ahead Saturday from 1-2:30 p.m. Sign up in advance. This monthly Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math program is for kids in 3rd-5th grade. This month the focus is on electricity, and kids will be working with the Library’s big Snap Circuits kits. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact: Laini Bostian at 540-825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org Visit www.cclva.org
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Fargo”
(Gramercy, 1996 – R-rated). Produced, directed, written, and edited by Joel and Ethan Coen, this film is a dark comedy set in snowy Minnesota that follows a quirky cast of characters, including a pregnant police officer (Frances McDormand), a manager of a car dealership (William H. Macy), and two hired criminals, involved in the committing and investigating of a crime. 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 “Game Plan – Fundamentals of the Game.”
Service times 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. Contact 540-727-0297
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “The Princess Bride”
(20th Century-Fox, 1987). A grandfather reads a fairy tale to his sick grandson about stable boy-turned-pirate Westley and his journey to rescue his true love Buttercup from the evil Prince Humperdinck. 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.
Blue Ridge Chorale Rehearsals Begin
The Blue Ridge Chorale begins their rehearsals for their Spring concerts at 6:30 p.m. at Open Door Baptist Church, 754 Germanna Hwy, Culpeper. The concerts will be held in April and May and will have lots of fun and recognizable music from such musicals as, “Oklahoma,” “The King and I,” “The Sound of Music” and many more. We are open to all, no audition necessary, just a love of singing. Come early the first night to register and meet everyone. For more information, call 540-219-8837 or go to www.brcsings.com.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “The Spanish Dancer”
(Paramount, 1923). Set in early 17th-century Spain, the story of this humorous costume drama follows gypsy singer Maritana (Pola Negri) and her lover, penniless nobleman Don César de Bazan (Antonio Moreno), as they become enmeshed in court intrigue. Live musical accompaniment provided by Bernie Anderson making his Packard Campus Theater debut. 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.
VFW Post 2524 Bingo
Doors open at 5 p.m., play starts at 6:45 p.m. Guaranteed $1,000 jackpot, regular games pay $100 if over 90 players. Only upstairs seating available, and the facility is non-smoking. For further information call 825-3424.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “East is West”
(Associated First National, 1922). Silent film comedienne Constance Talmadge stars as Chinese maiden Ming Toy who is about to be sold into slavery when she’s rescued by handsome young American Billy Benson. Restored nitrate film introduced by the Institute’s silent film curator, Elif Rongen-Kaynakci and live musical accompaniment provided by Bernie Anderson. 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.
Join the Friends of the Culpeper Library as they sponsor Me and Martha
Begins at 7 p.m. in the Library’s meeting room. Me and Martha play Americana Rural Roots Mountain Music. Located at 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact Susan Keller at 540-825-8691.
CORPS Meeting
Christian Organization of Retired Persons shares discussion, lunch, games, fun. For ages 50+. All welcome. Please note new location in the Meeting Room at the Culpeper County Library located at 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Starts at noon. Pastor Brad Hales from Reformation Lutheran Church will provide Bible Study. Episode 2 of “America: The Story of US – Revolution” will be shown. Sandwiches from Tropical Fruit Smoothie Cafe. Al Aitken welcomes returning and new folks for fellowship. Please RSVP to al@iamcorps.org or 540-729-0536. Visit www.iamcorps.org
FFRW Meeting
The Founding Fathers Republican Women will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 115 N. East Street in Culpeper. Featured speaker will be Dr. Scott Kennedy, a local citizen who is the Medical Director for Wellspring, a new practice on Sunset Lane. Dr. Kennedy will speak about his vast experience over the past 30 years including his work with NATO in Turkey and the U.S. State Department assigned to embassies in Africa and the Middle East. Open to the public and a Soup Supper will be served. For more information you may contact FFRWinformation@gmail.com or visit our website at www.ffrwculpeper.com.
Social Services Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Culpeper County Human Services Board, Social Services Board and the Head Start Board will be held at 1 p.m. in the conference room of the Culpeper DSS at 1835 Industry Drive. Contact Doris Clatterbuck, Secretary to DSS Board, at (540) 727-0372 ext 360 with any special needs. Public welcome.
Book Club
The Friends of the Library Third Thursday Book Club discusses “The Eighth Day” by Thornton Wilder. At once a murder mystery and a philosophical story, this novel takes place in a mining town in southern Illinois and is about two families blasted apart by the apparent murder of one father by the other. 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.
Culpeper Flute Circle Meetup
Newly forming group, the Culpeper Flute Circle. Sponsored by Windmore Foundation for the Arts. Held at Culpeper Baptist Church located at 318 South West Street at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in making the magical sounds of the Indian flute, this is your opportunity. No musical experience necessary. You don’t need a flute at first. Admire Native American Flute display. Contact coordinator Bob Buettgens at 540-422-1558 or rbuettgens@gmail.com
Culpeper Christian School Open House
Held from 6:30 – 8 p.m. See what they have to offer for K3 through 8th grade. Located at 810 Old Rixeyville Road. Phone 540-825-4208. Visit www.culpeperchristianschool.com
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Blackboard Jungle”
(MGM, 1955). Equally renowned for its gritty depiction of rebellious teenagers in an inner-city school and its theme song by Bill Haley and the Comets’, “Rock Around the Clock,” “The Blackboard Jungle” is a landmark film that defined an era. 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.
Meditation
Meditation 101 – learn the basics and benefits of meditation. Held at the Culpeper Library Conference Room from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact: Michele Bledsoe withineveryone@gmail.com
NOVUM Baptist Fundraiser
Come to Reva Fire Hall on Route 29 south of Culpeper for food, music and fun. Three bluegrass bands, chili supper and live auction from 1-6 p.m. $15 gets it all. Under 4, free. Music by The Sheads Family, Blue Valley Boys and The Deans. Homemade chili, baked potato bar and more. Help the church’s building fund. Contact Denise Webb at 540-925-5038 for information.