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November 2016
Farmers Market
This is the last Culpeper’s Farmers Market for the season. Come out for fresh vegetables for your Thanksgiving feast. Opens again in April 2017. Contact Culpeper Renaissance at 540-825-4416.
Yowell Elementary Craft Fair
Yowell Elementary School 5th Annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Kids Craft Room 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Christmas Pictures 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Crafts. Concessions. Raffles. Contact Linda Dunn at ldunn@culpeperschools.org
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents Silent Comedy Shorts
(1913-1928). Silent film accompanist Ben Model returns to the Packard Campus Theater to present an afternoon of mostly rare silent comedy shorts featuring the Greats to the Forgottens. Starts at 2 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre located at 19053 Mt. Pony Road in Culpeper. No reservations required. For info, call 202-707-9994.
Fundraiser Dance
The Jefferson Ruritan Club will hold a Fundraising Dance at the Jeffersonton Community Center, 5073 Jeffersonton Rd., Jeffersonton. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Guest artist is southern rock band DK’s Edge. All ages welcome. $10 Admission Charge – under 10 years of age free, Food/drinks on sale. All proceeds will support the Little Fork Volunteer Fire & Rescue Building Fund. For info, go to www.jeffersonvaruritanclub.org or email quirkyruritan@gmail.com.
Stage Alive presents “The Next Generation Leahy”
Begins at 7:30 p.m. Held at Culpeper County High School. Three generations of Leahy musicianship performing on fiddle, cello, French accordion, piano and step dancing. Tickets $25. Visit www.stagealive.org or contact Kathy Davis at 540-825-1342.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents The Artist
(Weinstein Company, 2011). Winner of five Oscars including Best Film, this delightful silent movie follows the romance between silent-era superstar George Valentin as his career fades, and rising young starlet Peppy Miller who makes the successful transition to the “talkies.” Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre located at 19053 Mt. Pony Road in Culpeper. No reservations required. For info, call 202-707-9994.
Mountain View Community Church’s Sermon Topic for Sunday, “God is Big Enough – Bigger Than Our Sin Giant.”
Note new service times. 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. We are located at 16088 Rogers Road, behind Brusters Ice Cream. Small groups also meet throughout the week. 540-727-0297
Giving Locally For The Holidays
The Culpeper Center and Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. have partnered to provide Culpeper charities with a free opportunity to promote “Giving Locally for the Holidays.” As part of CRI’s Annual Holiday Open House scheduled from noon until 5 p.m., the Culpeper Center will host an open house providing a free booth space to a limited number of local charities. Also located at the Culpeper Center will be photos with Santa, story time with the Culpeper County Library, complimentary seasonal refreshments, and free crafts for kids. Please contact CRI at 540-825-4416 or crievents@culpeperdowntown.com to register your non-profit community service organization today.
Culpeper Downtown Holiday Open House
Sunday, November 20, 2016 ~ 12:00 (noon) to 5:00 PM
Community Tree Lighting 5:30 PM
Start your holiday shopping in Historic Downtown Culpeper. You’ll find something for everyone on your gift list in one of our many specialty shops: from delicious chocolates, unique art, distinctive clothing, and specialty foods to bird feeders and repurposed furniture, plus so much more. So, come enjoy the convenience of shopping downtown and the personal service our merchants always provide!
http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/holiday-open-house.htmlLive Music
Join Jewell Tone Music and some very talented students for a special performance in celebration of the Culpeper Downtown Holiday Open House. The students will perform holiday music and carols in front of Grass Rootes restaurant at 3:15 p.m.. Come join us and enjoy the musical talents of Culpeper’s youth. Contact Crissy Morgante at crissy@jewelltonemusic.com
FFRW Meeting
The Founding Fathers Republican Women invite you to join them at 7 p.m. in the social hall of St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Guest speaker is Ellen Nau (VFRW President). She is Past Chairman of the Chesterfield Republican Committee as well as past member of the Fairfax County Republican Committee (FCRC). Open to all. Contact ffrwinformation@gmail.com
CORPS Meeting
Christian Organization of Retired Persons lunch/meeting from noon – 2 p.m. All over 50 welcome for study/discussion/social. Next episode of David Barton’s “American Heritage” series. Discussion from “The 5000 Year Leap.” Coordinated by Al Aitken and Pastor Brad Hales. Held at Reformation Lutheran Church at 509 S. Main. Free. RSVP to Al Aitken at al@iamcorps.org or phone 540-729-0536.
Turkey Shoot
The Jefferson Ruritan Club conducts its annual Turkey Shoot at the Jeffersonton Community Center, 5073 Jeffersonton Rd., Jeffersonton ,VA 22724 (Rts. 802 & 621, east of Rt. 229). Starts at 7 p.m. Shoot for prizes. Winchester 12-gauge steel #7 shot is covered in target fees. Steel shot can be used safely in any gun with choke designated ‘modified’ or larger. For both safety and fair competition, other designations, or barrels tighter than 0.69”, may not be used. All barrels/chokes gauged on site. Max 36-inch barrel length; no scopes. For more info, call 937-4541
Post Thanksgiving
Mountain Run Winery welcomes Thanksgiving guests, family and friends for our post-Thanksgiving part with live music by local musician David Gilmore from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., a bonfire and s’mores at dusk, and hot mulled wine served all day! For more information visit our website: www.MountainRunWinery.com. We are pet and kid-friendly and you are welcome to bring Thanksgiving leftovers for a late Autumn picnic!
Mountain View Community Church’s Sermon Topic for Sunday, “God is Big Enough – The Ultimate Wise Guy.”
Note new service times. 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. We are located at 16088 Rogers Road, behind Brusters Ice Cream. Small groups also meet throughout the week. 540-727-0297
Mid-Day Lions Sunday Night Bingo
Help support local groups with a fun night of games. Held at Pepper’s Grill located at 791 Madison Road in Culpeper (by Best Western). Doors open at 5 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. Three progressives each night, $1,000 jackpot. Food available for purchase. Contact Jim Calhoun at 540-937-1730.
Culpeper County Library PreSchool Storytime
Begins at 10:30 a.m. Advance registration required. This program is specially tailored to 3-5 year olds. Children get to participate on their own while parents wait in the Library. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Phone Laini Bostian at 540-825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org.
Culpeper County Library Toddler Storytime
Begins at 10:30 or 11 a.m. Advance registration required. This program is specially 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. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Phone Laini Bostian at 540-825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org.
December 2016
Team Jordan’s Annual Raffle with Silent Auction & Raffle Prizes
Will be held at The Culpeper Police Department, 740 Old Brandy Road from 6-8 p.m. Please come out and help to support efforts to bring about awareness to suicide and help raise money to support LOCAL Prevention Programs. Many great items will be auctioned off, such as Washington Redskins and Nationals Game Tickets. Autographed Sports Memorabilia items, as well as items from our local restaurants and shops. Complimentary food from Popeye’s will be served and the $5000 Grand Prize Drawing will be at 8 p.m. For more information please call Chris Jenkins at 540-718-3030.
Blue Ridge Chorale Christmas Concert “SING GLORIA, SING”
Under the direction of Bob Burnett, with accompanist Brittany Bache, and percussionist, Jeff Wolf the concert will be hosted by Prince Michel Vineyard at 7p.m. Tickets available on website www.brcsings.com or purchased at the door. The cost is $12 each. Come join us for a concert packed with wonderful old and new songs reflecting the season. For more information, call 540-219-8837.