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November 2016
Vote Jesus
On Election Day, Reformation Lutheran Church, 509 South Main Street, Culpeper will sponsor an “Open Door Day of Prayer.” The church building will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. ALL are welcome to stop by for a time of prayer regarding the vote they will cast for the Presidential Candidate. We are to vote according to God’s will and not our own. Phone the church at 540-825-1376.
Wakefield Country Day School’s Election Day Open House
Held from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Visit classes, talk to teachers, meet the Director of Admissions, and learn more about our outstanding preschool through 12th grade college preparatory program. Located in Flint Hill at 1059 Zachary Taylor Hwy. To reserve a tour, please RSVP to Lisa Cieplak at 540-635-8555 x227.
Culpeper Women’s Club Meeting
They will be gathering in the meeting room at the Culpeper County Library at 10 a.m. (social time at 9:30 a.m.). Speakers will be Master Gardeners Mike Kibler and Kristin Meredith. Guests are welcome. Contact Shirley Houck at 540-825-2157
The Germanna Presents! Lyceum hosts guest speaker Dr. David Clark
The Germanna Presents! Lyceum hosts guest speaker Dr. David Clark, Archaeologist and Professor at The Catholic University of America and Northern Virginia Community College at 7 p.m. in the Sealy Auditorium at GCC’s Fredericksburg Area Campus in Spotsylvania. His presentation will deal with his work on the archeological recovery and repatriation of the remains of service-members from both World War II and the Vietnam War. The efforts involve the remains of American MIAs lost related to the downing of aircraft. This presentation is free and open to the public. Contact Mike Zitz at 540-846-5163.
Introduction to the Baha’i Faith
Members of the Baha’i Faith in Culpeper will offer a friendly and relaxed overview of the beliefs of this newest world religion whose teachings are all about love, brotherhood, and world peace at 7 p.m. in the small conference room of the Culpeper County Library located at 271 Southgate Shopping Center. All welcome to come share their views. For more information, call the McBrides at (540)812-2670, or go online to jfmcbride@aol.com. Visit regional, national, and international websites, respectively, at www.blueridgebahaicluster.org, www.bahai.us, and www.bahai.org.
Farmers Market
Fresh and local recipes and free samples. Join Family Nutrition Program Brenda Watkevich for apple and sweet potato casserole from 7:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. while supplies last. Contact Culpeper Renaissance at 540-825-4416.
The Culpeper United Methodist Women hosts their 29th Annual Christmas Craft Bazaar
Held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Located at 1233 Oaklawn Drive, Culpeper. This is a popular, well attended event with over 50 vendors present. Come get a head start on your Christmas shopping. Continental breakfast and lunch will be available for sale. Baked goods on sale. Contact Mary Alice Hoffman at 540-825-9407.
New Salem Baptist Church Craft Show
New Salem Baptist Church will hold a Craft Show from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch and baked goods will be for sale with local crafters displaying their work. Contact Elaine Griffith at 540-547-3577.
Vietnam War Foundation and Museum
Open House and opportunity to see private collection of Craig LaMountain created to honor Vietnam Veterans. This is an amazing and memorable display. Located at 6255 Spring Hill Road in Ruckersville from noon – 4 p.m. Sponsored by Crusin’ for Heroes. Visit the museum website at http://www.vietnamwarfoundation.org/ for more information. Contact Lou Realmuto at Cruisin For Heroes (cruiserlou@aol.com) .
Musical
Eastern View High School presents Godspell Jr. musical program at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Cyclone auditorium. Admission just $5 per person. “Come sing about love,” the cast of GODSPELL Jr. encourages one and all in this popular musical which follows a teacher named Jesus in his last few hours with his followers. Packed with songs such as “Day by Day,” “All for the Best,” and “Beautiful City, this is the one-act adaptation of the well known musical. A cast of 20 are joined by student musicians to re-tell this touching and uplifting story. Contact Jeff Walker at 540-825-0621 or jwalker@culpeperschools.org
Diabetes Seminar
Helen Bartrum is sponsoring a seminar at the Culpeper County Library from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Dr. Ralf Nass from UVA will be speaking. Drawings, free literature will be available, as well as blood pressure screenings and blood glucose screenings. Community welcome to come. American Cancer Society will donate basket. Contact Carolyn Grayson at 540-497-1870.
Fundraiser Dinner
Hopewell United Methodist Church is having a Ham and Turkey Dinner from 5-7 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.). Hopewell is located 23557 Lignum Rd in Lignum. Adults/$12, children/$6. Proceeds benefit the Missions and Maintenance Funds. Call 540-399-1843.
Mountain View Community Church’s Sermon Topic for Sunday, “God is Big Enough – Big God, Little god…It Matters!”
New service times begin today. 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
Hymn Sing Benefit at Hopewell United Methodist Church
Held at 23557 Lignum Road in Lignum. Starts at 2 p.m. featuring Hurt Hollow Band, Oakland Baptist Church, The Virginia Gospel Singers, Bob and Charlotte Fuqua, Sheads Family, and Hopewell Church and friends. Benefits Lake of the Woods and Richardsville Fire and Rescue Department. Contact Nancy Weaver at 540-399-1486.
Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “On the Firing Line with the Germans.”
In 1915, newsreel director and cinematographer Wilbur H. Durborough spent seven months with the German army through Germany and Poland and shot 16,000 feet of film. Edited to nine reels and released in November of 1915, it is the only existing, essentially complete World War I feature-length documentary. Stephen Horne will provide live musical accompaniment. 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.
Book Club
The Friends of the Library Third Thursday Book Club discusses “The Women Who Wrote the War” by Nancy Caldwell Sorel. These women brought a fresh view to the battlefields of World War II. 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.
Thanksgiving Service
Sponsored by the Culpeper Christian Ministerial Association, a special Thanksgiving service will be held at Culpeper Baptist Church located at 318 S. West Street in Culpeper starting at 7 p.m. Recently naturalized, His Village Church Pastor Erick Kalenga will be the keynote speaker sharing his story of why he has chosen to become an American citizen. Refreshments served. All welcome. For more info, contact Nancy Sharman at 540-547-3012.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “All Quiet on the Western Front.”
(Universal, 1930, silent version). Many consider it one of the finest silent films of all time—and one that very few people know exists, because the sound version of it is so famous. Live musical accompaniment will be provided by London-based Stephen Horne for this rare screening of the silent version of the Academy Award winner for best picture and best director. 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.
Youth Ablaze Conference
Calling all youth and young adults! We are gearing up for this life-changing, destiny-unleashing event, and YOU need to be there! Youth leaders…we welcome you and your youth ministries! Speaker at 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. Nov. 19. Call 540-829-9373 for more information! Fresh Wind Outreach Ministries located at 2002 Orange Road, Suite 203, Culpeper.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Her Night of Romance”
(First National, 1924). In the 1920s, Constance Talmadge was one of the biggest and most popular Hollywood stars, known for her bubbly presence in a number of comedies. The 1924 comedy two-reeler “Short Kilts” starring Stan Laurel and James Finlayson will precede the feature. Ben Model will provide live musical accompaniment. 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.