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October 2016
Families Overcoming Drug Addiction (FODA)
A support group serving families in Northern Virginia. Meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Culpeper Hospital Conference Room A/B. Access the room by entering hallway behind elevators in main lobby. Call for more information or just show up. Visit www.MyFodaFamily.org or contact Caroline at (540) 316-9221 or My FODAFamily@gmail.com
Combined Neighborhood Watch
Culpeper Police Department will host its Combined Neighborhood Watch Group meeting at the Roscoe Ford Building located at 740 Old Brandy Road. (Police Department). The first guest speaker will be Margaret Kautz (Justice System Advocate) from SAFE. Major Chris Settle will talk about body worn cameras. Light refreshments. Door prizes. Contact Lt. Jeff Dodson at 540-829-5526
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents The Bad Seed
(Warner Bros., 1956). Young Patty McCormack was Oscar nominated for her portrayal of Rhoda, a seemingly perfect grade schooler until she turns vicious when things don’t go her way. Her intensity along with the powerfully emotional playing of the film’s adult stars has made the “The Bad Seed” a cult favorite. 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.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents Pumpkinhead
(United Artists, 1988 R-rated). After a tragic accident that leaves his son dead, a man conjures up a towering, vengeful demon called Pumpkinhead to destroy a group of unsuspecting teenagers. 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 Theatre located at 19053 Mt. Pony Road in Culpeper. No reservations required. For info, call 202-707-9994.
Piedmont Downhill, A Corporate Derby Challenge
Local businesses needed to sign up, build and race. Noon – 4 p.m. Paul Bates Raceway. Visit www.soapboxderby.org/piedmontarea/race-programs/corporatechallenge.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents Curse of the Were-Rabbit
(DreamWorks Animation/Ardman Animations, 2005). Wallace, a good-natured, eccentric cheese loving inventor (voiced by veteran actor Peter Sallis), along with his companion Gromit, a silent yet loyal and intelligent anthropomorphic dog, run a business ridding gardens of pests. 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.
New Salem Baptist Harvest Festival
Held from 6-8 p.m. at 8233 Sperryville Pike in Culpeper. Trunk or treat, games and music.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents Young Frankenstein
(20th Century-Fox, 1974). Mel Brooks followed up his success with “Blazing Saddles” by directing and co-scripting (with the film’s star Gene Wilder) this stylish comedy spoof of the Universal Studios horror franchise. 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.
Culpeper Downtown Trick-or-Treat Event
Businesses provide treats for little ghouls and goblins on East Davis Street from 5-6 p.m. Police hand out glow sticks. Visit www.culpeperdowntown.com. Contact 540-825-4416
November 2016
Lifesavers Walk
In memory of Rusty Bowers and others who have lost their lives to suicide. 10 a.m. – noon at Yowell Meadow Park. Music, water, lunch. Auction items include a weekend stay in a cabin at Wilderness Presidential Resort. Help support local prevention programs. Be involved in “Save Lives Together.” Donations appreciated. Make checks payable to RRCS/Rusty Bowers Fund, Attn: Alan Rasmussen, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper VA. 22701. Contact Alan Rasmussen at (434) 825-8913 or Brenda and Junior Bowers at (540) 825-4215.
Culpeper Police Department Public Information Meeting
To be held at the Roscoe Ford Building located at 740 Old Brandy Road (Police Department). Major Chris Settle will talk about proposed police department policies regarding body worn cameras. Starts at 7 p.m. Contact Lt. Jeff Dodson at 540-829-5526
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents Highlights from “The Johnny Cash Show”
(ABC, 1969-1971). After the great success of his two live prison albums, “At Folsom Prison” and “At San Quentin,” the ABC television network approached country music icon Johnny Cash to host his own musical variety show. 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.
Special Wine Tasting Event
Prince Michel Winery in Leon, Virginia will host a wine tasting party on behalf of the Museum of Culpeper History from 5:30-8pm. Admission is free, and the event will consist of wine tastings of three specially labelled wines, finger foods, a live DJ, and a chance to win a craft brew dinner in your own home. The evening is sponsored by Cintas.
Wine tastings are free, and you may be purchase more by the glass or bottle during the event; proceeds from these sales will go to the Museum – Prince Michel’s charity for the month of November. Join your friends on Friday evening for fun, food and great libations! No reservations required; free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Museum at 540-829-1749.
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.
Net-A-Buck Fundraiser
County Parks and Recreation staff and volunteers will host Fall Net-A-Buck fundraiser at the Culpeper Sports Complex from 8 a.m. – noon. Look for them at entrances with large butterfly nets asking drivers for a donation. This year the funds will go toward the building of an Inclusive Playground at the Sports Complex. Contact: John Barrett at 540-727-3444, Ext. 157.
Discussion: “Living Among the Plain People”
“Living Among the Plain People,” a talk presented by Jane Shumway who spent two years in Lancaster, PA. Held at the Culpeper County Library at 271 Southgate Shopping Center from 11 a.m. – noon. Contact 540-825-8691.
STEM at the Library
Full STEAM Ahead Saturday 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. This month we will be using the drawing code for the Library’s Ozobot robots. Contact 540-825-8691.
Mountain View Community Church’s Sermon topic “Contagious Celebration.”
Join us at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. Children’s programs available for birth – 5th grade. Located at 16088 Rogers Road, behind Brusters Ice cream. Small groups also meet throughout the week. www.mountainviewcc.net 727-0297
Deer Processing Class
Learn to process your deer from the field to the freezer. Bring your deer and process it at the class. Professional meat cutters teach you how to butcher. Venison prepared for lunch. Free of charge as advanced Hunter Education Training. Sponsored by Cedar Mountain Youth, Inc. Call (540) 543-2070 for information.
“Understanding the behaviors of Alzheimer’s and other dementias”
Certified dementia practioner Diana Bright of Poet’s Walk presents “Understanding the behaviors of Alzheimer’s and other dementias” at 3 p.m. at the Culpeper County Library located at 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Phone 540-825-8691.