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April 2016
CCHS Class of 1971 Reunion planning
The second planning meeting for our 45th class reunion will be held 6:30 p.m. at 11190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, VA 22701. Contact Jo Backe English at wayne_jo_english@hotmail.com, Selene Lewis Matthews at selenem@juno.com, or Doug Settle at csettle@culpeperschools.org.
June 2016
“Envisioning a World without Racism” will be the topic of a public discussion
Sponsored by the Culpeper members of the Baha’i Faith. Those of all faiths and philosophies, and representatives of all ethnic groups and nations are welcome to attend this monthly discussion centering on various spiritual topics held the second Thursday at the Culpeper County Library at 7 p.m. For further information contact the McBrides at (540)812-2670 or jfmcbride@aol.com,
The Founding Fathers Republican Women
They will hold their monthly meeting starting at 7 p.m. at St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Short business meeting followed by presentation from Sheriff Scott Jenkins who has served the community since 2012. For more information, contact ffrwinformation@gmail.com
The Jefferson Ruritan Club will hold its monthly dinner, program and meeting
Begins at 7 p.m. at the Jeffersonton Community Center, 5073 Jeffersonton Rd., Jeffersonton. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend, no cost. The evening will begin with a time of fellowship between 6:30-7 p.m. Speaker will be Pastor Josh Baird from The Life Church Warrenton. For more info about the Jefferson Ruritan Club, call 540-937-5119 or go to www.JeffersonVaRuritanClub.org.
July 2016
Is there a purpose to our trials and tribulations?
Terrorist attacks, floods, heat waves, and the Zika virus pop up way too often on the world and national stage these days, while closer to home Culpeper County is experiencing a heroin epidemic. Interested members of the public are encouraged to attend an open discussion at 7 p.m. at the Culpeper County Library. Sponsored by Culpeper members of the Baha’i Faith. Contact the McBrides at jfmcbride@aol.com or (540)-812-2670.
August 2016
Christian Organization of Retired Persons
gathers for monthly study group looking at Founding Father values and principles. Organized by Al Aitken and Pastor Brad Hales. For those 50 plus. Noon to 2 p.m. at Reformation Lutheran Church located at 509 S. Main Street. Guest speaker is Del. Nick Freitas (R-30). Lunch is Brad’s burgers and dogs. RSVP to Al Aitken at 540-729-0536 or votorschair@vabb.com
FFRW MEETING
The Founding Fathers Republican Women holds their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the social hall at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church located at 115 N. East St. in Culpeper. Speakers are School Superintendent Dr. Anthony Brads and School Board Chairman Nate Clancy. Let’s talk teacher retention, morale, salaries, early start date and more. All welcome. Refreshments served. Contact ffrwinformation@gmail.com
ArtSpeak
A gathering for artists and art aficionados. Starts at 7 p.m. at The Loft located at 107B East Davis St. So much new happening at the Loft! Always inspiring, fascinating, educational and provocative. Patty Werick looks forward to sharing some good conversation, lots of laughs and some decent wine at ArtSpeak!
September 2016
CORPS- Christian Organization of Retired Persons
Will be gathering for their monthly study group looking at Founding Father values and principles. Organized by Al Aitken and Pastor Brad Hales. For those 50 plus. Noon to 2 p.m. at Reformation Lutheran Church located at 509 S. Main Street. Guest speaker is Sheriff Scott Jenkins. Lunch is Brad’s burgers and dogs. RSVP to Al Aitken at 540-729-0536 or votorschair@vabb.com
Artspeak
A gathering for artists and art aficionados at The Loft moves to Friday for this month. Special Artspeak from 6 – 9 p.m. Meet the Author Jamie Duclos-Yourdon from Portland, Oregon, a freelance editor and technical expert, debuting his novel Froelich’s Ladder. A chance stop while on a national book tour. Event held at Brandy Rock Farm, 12178 Farley Rd, Brandy Station, VA. Refreshments, author talk and book signing at 7 p.m. RSVP by Monday, Sept. 26, to 301-943-8050.
October 2016
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
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
Meet The Moonshiner
Tim Smith from the Discovery Show “Moonshiners” will be at Belmont Farm Distillery for a “Meet and Greet” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sixth season of the Moonshiners begins airing on Nov. 15th on the Discovery Channel. Come see where the show was filmed. Tim will be glad to sign your bottle which you can purchase at the distillery. Food available and Steel Grey and Friends Band will be playing. Contact Jeanette Miller at jtmiller46@aol.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
November 2016
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
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