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November 2016
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Small Business Saturday in Culpeper
November 26, 2016
Historic Downtown Culpeper, VA 22701
Enjoy many in-store specials in Downtown Culpeper during Small Business Saturday!
Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community.
They’re the corner stores that create jobs. The hardware stores that help build our economy. And the mom and pop shops whose very presence makes a neighborhood, your neighborhood.
The Shop Small Movement inspires people to shop with and support these small businesses as well as give back to the places that have given their communities so much.
The Day We All Shop Small. Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country.
http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/small-business-saturday.htmlCulpeper 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
Santa Breakfast
Culpeper ’92 Lions Club, assisted by the Leos of CCHS and EVHS, will host its 11th annual Santa Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Culpeper Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Enjoy a $4 breakfast, $1 – $5 Santa Shop, face painting, music by Harpine Studio students, vision screenings, and visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Proceeds go to Manna Ministry. Contact Sandra Kidwell at 540-825-3917
Mistletoe Market
The Culpeper Recreation Club will host the second annual Mistletoe Market at the Rec Club at 13163 Recreation Road, Culpeper from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Photos with Santa Claus, more than 30-plus vendors, crafts, massages by Healing Hands, wine tasting by Gadino Cellars, face painting, food and family fun. One stop shop for your holiday gifts and baked goods. Free to the public. For more information call 540-825-8269, visit culpeperrecclub.com or check out our Facebook page.
Christmas Concert and Open House
Evergreen Shade Christmas Concert at Christ Church in Brandy Station followed by a Holiday Open House at the Graffiti House. Starts at 2 p.m. Mrs. Anne Howard and Dr. John Tole perform as Evergreen Shade. The church is located at 14586 Alanthus Rd. in Brandy Station. The Christ Episcopal Church is the continuation of the St. James Church which was totally dismantled during the encampment of Union troops in the winter of 1863-64. Brandy Station Foundation will host a Holiday Open House at the Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Rd. from 3-4:30. For further information, call 540.341.7019.
Christmas in Little Washington
The 12th annual Christmas in Little Washington celebration includes a parade (which starts at 1:30), local and regional food vendors and an artisan market from 11 to 4 p.m. Parade features the Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, the Rappahannock County High School Marching Band, antique cars, local fire and rescue trucks and Santa Claus. Children can visit with Santa at his workshop after the parade. For more information, email event coordinator Keir Whitson at keirwhitson87@gmail.com.
Santa Storytime
Begins at 10:30 a.m. Join us for holiday stories, songs, rhymes, a craft and brief personal visits with Santa Claus. For children and their caregivers. No registration necessary. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact Laini Bostian at 540-825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org
Live Nativity
Mt Lebanon Baptist Church will be portraying their 3rd annual ‘A Live Nativity’ at The Ole Country Store from 5 – 8 p.m. This free, outdoor, walk through event will include animals, narration, carolers, kids activity, homemade refreshments and much more. Warm up with hot chocolate and gather around the fire as you listen to Christmas carolers and talk with friends. The event will be held at 18019 Country Store Dr, Culpeper. Continues through Dec. 18. For more info contact MLBC 540 987-8354.
Theatrical Artists
Come hear this newly formed group of 12 young Culpeper singers – “Theatrical Artists do Christmas Carols” aged 5-14 perform at IHOP located at 15271 Creativity Drive in Culpeper at 8:15 a.m. Directed by Adriana Bustamante who is Program Director of Arts Education at Windmore Foundation. Phone (240) 377-6432.
Theatrical Artists
Come hear this newly formed group of 12 young Culpeper singers – “Theatrical Artists do Christmas Carols” aged 5-14 perform at Lollipop Station located at 179 E. Davis Street in Culpeper at 10 a.m. Directed by Adriana Bustamante who is Program Director of Arts Education at Windmore Foundation. Phone (240) 377-6432.
January 2017
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
February 2017
STEM Education
Full STEAM Ahead at the Culpeper County Library 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. Explore gravity with an “egg drop” activity and building parachutes for Lego figures. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact Laini Bostian at 540-825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org
Library Harry Potter Event
3rd-5th Grade Harry Potter Event. 6:30-8 p.m. Sign up in advance. Join Professor Mcgonagall and Dumbledore for the Triwizard Tournament, a Horcrux Scavenger Hunt, Trivia Station, Spells and Charms, Meet the Boggart, Butterbeer and Pretzel Wands. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact Laini Bostian at 540-825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org