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October 2016
The Free Clinic of Culpeper hosts 6th Annual Oyster Fest
Held at Rock Hill Farm from 4-8 p.m. located at 14461 Norman Road. Barbeque for those who don’t fancy oysters. Beer, wine and iced tea. 50/50 raffle. Music provided by the Stillhouse Band. Contact Chris Miller for tickets at cmiller@culpeperwellness.org
Death Cafe
Death Cafe is part of a global movement to help people make the most of the rest of their lives. Open, respectful place for coffee, cake and conservation about death as a normal part of life. Visit www.deathcafe.com for more info. Event at Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center at 3 p.m. Contact 540-825-8691. Visit www.cclva.org
Blessing of The Animals
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Culpeper invites the community and their pets to a free and open event, “The Blessing of the Animals”. All are welcome to attend. The service will take place on Sunday at 5 p.m. on the front lawn of the church (rain or shine), located at 115 N. East Street. Parking is available at 120 N. Commerce Street or in adjacent town parking lots.
Pokemon Time
Earn a badge at the Culpeper County Library on Mondays from 4-8 p.m. The library is a Pokestop. Geared for children and teens but adults can play as well. Contact Laini Bostian at (540) 825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org
Wee Ones Wednesday at Museum of Culpeper History
Children between 1-5 years of age are welcome and the cost is $1 per child. Reserve your spot now! Only 15 children are able to participate in each session. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 10:30 a.m. Located at 113 S. Commerce Street. Contact: 540-829-5954 Website: www.culpepermuseum.com
Circle Art- Culpeper County Library presents “Painting on Big Paper”
For 6th-12th grade, ages 11 & up. Advance sign up required. 6-8 p.m. We will be doing paintings with circles using tempera paint on large poster boards. They will be displayed during October. Wear clothing that can get messy and socks since we will have to walk on drop cloths without shoes on. Snacks served. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact Laini Bostian at lbostian@cclva.org or 540-825-8691
Community Fair & Big Yard Sale
Held at Christ Episcopal Church, 14586 Alanthus Road in Brandy Station. No early birds. Starts at 8 a.m. until noon. $500 drawing at noon. Bake sale. Book sale. Games and more. Free hot dogs (while they last) and soda. Fun for all. Contact Desy Campbell at desy@desycampbell.com
Culpeper Air Fest
Held at Culpeper Regional Airport – 12517 Beverly Ford Rd., Brandy Station, VA. from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. The Culpeper Air Fest Foundation is pleased to present the Culpeper Air Fest 2016, featuring the world’s only privately owned Harrier, aerobatic aircraft and vintage warbirds. Culpeper Air Fest is a free event with free parking at the two high schools. Shuttles to airport. Contact: 877-261-8499 Website: www.culpeperairfest.com
Back the Blue Benefit Ride
100 percent of proceeds to C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors). Riders meet at 10 a.m. at Fauquier County High School. Kickstands up at 11 a.m. No bike? Meet at Fat Tuesdays’ Grill event at 2 p.m. $10 donation for unlimited food. Live music. Police and fire vehicles on display. Silent Auction. Moonbounce and games. Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office, Warrenton Police, Culpeper Police, Warrenton Company 1. Find on Facebook at Back the Blue Benefit Ride.
Craft Time
The Culpeper County Library presents “Drop-in Craft with a Poem Saturday,” drop-in between 10:30 a.m. and noon. Children in kindergarten and up are invited to participate in this self-guided program. Parents will work with their children to interpret the poem of the month. Children will use our craft materials to translate their interpretation into art. 217 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact Laini Bostian at lbostian@cclva.org or 540-825-8691
Book Signing
Come have some tea and meet author Charles Lunsford on Saturday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Museum of Culpeper History located at 113 South Commerce Street in Culpeper. His book, “Tea With the Queen,” is a story your whole family will enjoy. Catering by Miss Minerva’s Tea Shop. Pepperberries has donated a teapot necklace to be raffled off at the end of the reading. Books available for purchase ($20) and signing. Limited space so reserve your seat at 540.829.1749. Contact Charles Lunsford at crl826@rocketmail.com
Stage Alive Community Concert Association presents Alina Kiryayeva
Professional concert pianist and chamber musician, Alina is globally renowned for her powerful command of the instrument, unique interpretations and clarity of sound. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door $25/adult, $10/student. Concerts held at Culpeper County High School.
Spooky Scene
Things that go bump in the night and other Tall Tales from the Graffiti House. Come join Brandy Station Foundation volunteers on a tour featuring some of our favorite stories of the unexplained from the historic Graffiti House. Hear hair-raising tales of personal encounters, sightings of apparitions that appear before staff and guests, disembodied voices and much more. The tour starts at 7:30 p.m. and is limited to 15 guests. Tickets are $5 each and must be purchased in advance. For more information or to reserve tickets call 540-829-0942.
Culpeper Downtown 8th Annual Restaurant Week
Culpeper Downtown 8th Annual Restaurant Week
October 10-16, 2016
Savor Culpeper and Take a Culinary Cruise During Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week October 10-16
If you’ve been waiting for a special occasion to explore the robust and diverse mix of downtown Culpeper restaurants, you now have one: Culpeper Renaissance’s 8th Annual Restaurant Week.
Started by local restaurateurs in 2009, the event encourages diners to break out of typical work-week patterns and share a meal with family and friends at nine different downtown restaurants. With specially priced menu options — $30 per person includes a 3-course dinner of appetizer, entrée, and dessert — it’s a great excuse to revisit old favorites or try something new.
Locals Wanted! Call your favorite or perhaps a new downtown restaurant for hours of operation and to make your reservation. And start planning now, this is one culinary trip you won’t want to miss.
http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/restaurant-week.htmlAuction & Golf Tournament
The Ladies Golf Association is hosting a silent pink auction and golf tournament at the Country Club of Culpeper to benefit the Pamper Me Pink Fund at the hospital. Silent auction is Oct. 2-10 and the tournament is Oct. 10. The Pink Fund provides education and screening for people in the Culpeper area. The silent auction is open to the public from 5-7 p.m. Tues. thru Fri. Auction items welcome-contact Priscilla Hilton (540-547-4950). Hole sponsorships at $75 available-contact Joanne Durr (540-827-4814). Tournament is a 4-person captain’s choice at $100/person. Contact Priscilla or Joanne. Public welcome.
Health Expo- Art of Aging Together
Living well at any age. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Daniel Technology Center at 181211 Technology Drive. Set up by 8:30 a.m. Sponsorships available. Exhibitor spaces available. Showcase your product/service/business in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. For info, contact Dianna Banks at dbanks@agingtogether.org or 540-829-6405. Visit www.theartofaging.org
Anniversary Celebration at Early’s Carpet
Early’s Carpet Inc. has been serving the counties of Fauquier, Culpeper and Rappahannock for 50 years. Meet employees and family members. BBQ, ice cream and refreshments, door prizes from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Storewide discounts on all products. 14574 Lee Highway in Amissville. Phone 540-937-5500. Visit www.earlyscarpetinc.com
Culpeper Downtown 8th Annual Restaurant Week
Savor Culpeper and Take a Culinary Cruise During Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week October 10-16
If you’ve been waiting for a special occasion to explore the robust and diverse mix of downtown Culpeper restaurants, you now have one: Culpeper Renaissance’s 8th Annual Restaurant Week.
Started by local restaurateurs in 2009, the event encourages diners to break out of typical work-week patterns and share a meal with family and friends at nine different downtown restaurants. With specially priced menu options — $30 per person includes a 3-course dinner of appetizer, entrée, and dessert — it’s a great excuse to revisit old favorites or try something new.
Locals Wanted! Call your favorite or perhaps a new downtown restaurant for hours of operation and to make your reservation. And start planning now, this is one culinary trip you won’t want to miss.
http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/restaurant-week.htmlArt Happening
THE LOFT’s arts a’loft presents Borderlands Photography Exhibit celebrating the human form. Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Libations, food and music by Jordan Bryson. Show continues through Nov. 6. Ongoing Hours (Oct. 15 – Nov. 6.) Each Fri & Sat from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; each Sun – Noon to 5 pm. Located at 107b East Davis Street. Contact Patty Werick, culpeperloft@gmail.com, 202-669-5195, www.Culpeperloft.com
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “The Mad Miss Manton” (RKO, 1938).
Three years before Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda starred together in Preston Sturges’ screwball masterpiece “The Lady Eve,” they made this delightful and underappreciated entry in the comedy-mystery sub genre. A cartoon comedy short will be shown before the feature: “Porky in Egypt” (1938), and the Vitaphone Technicolor musical comedy “Swingtime in the Movies” (1938). 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.