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March 2016
Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
(Paramount, 1956). Cecil B. DeMille’s Biblical epic follows the life of Moses through manhood, slavery, and trials in leading the Jews out of Egypt. 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.
Starting a Vineyard presentation at Monticello
Meets at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor CenterSaturday, March 26, 2016 – 10:00am to 12:00pm
“Father of Virginia Wine” Gabriele Rausse will lead this two-hour workshop in the Monticello vineyards. He’ll discuss the basic principles of grape growing—variety and site selection, trellis systems, soil preparation, planting, pruning, pest control, and harvesting—and provide beginning grape growers a foundation in serious viticulture. https://www.monticello.org/site/visit/events/starting-vineyard
Easter Egg Hunt & More with music by 2 Wishes
What’s Easter without an Easter Egg Hunt, the Easter Bunny, and fun and games? We’ll have that and more plus music by 2 wishes from 12-5pm (Hunt starts at 1pm, music at 2). DuCard Vineyards: 40 Gibson Hollow Lane, Etlan, VA 22719; 540-923-4206; http://www.ducardvineyards.com
Double Feature: “A Town Called Panic” and “Metropolis”
A film unlike anything you’ve seen before, “A Town Called Panic” (Zeitgeist Films, 2009) tells the story of Indian, Cowboy, and Horse, who share a house in the country. The film is in French, with English subtitles. For “Metropolis” (UFA, 1927-Kino Lorber, 1984), composer Giorgio Moroder embarked on a personal project to present a restored and “modernized” version of Fritz Lang’s silent sci-fi epic. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater, 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.
Join us at the State Theatre for the kickoff of Faith Fest
A Community Christian Concert Series featuring a wide range of local churches and bands to nationally recognized names. This first concert features local worship leaders and churches as we gather the greater body of Culpeper to SING! What better way to celebrate Easter? Tell your church, grab your friends, and come celebrate with us! Worship leaders for the night are Freedom Worship Band, White Oak Run Baptist Church, and Tabatha Haines and King’s Highway. Adults $25, Students (under 17) $10. 305 S. Main Street, Culpeper. 540-829-0292. www.culpepertheatre.org
Easter Lunch
Graves’ Mountain Lodge hosting an Easter Luncheon. For details and reservations please call 540-923-4231. Easter Egg Hunt for children at 3 p.m.. Graves’ Mountain Lodge, Syria, VA www.gravesmountain.com
F.T. Baptist Church holds Easter Sunrise Service
7 a.m. 31 Peola Mills Rd., Sperryville, VA (Which is also known as Revercomb’s Corner), From Rt. 231 turn onto Rt. 601.
Just after the first house, turn right, into the field. Breakfast following at F.T. Baptist Church
3143 Slate Mills Rd. Easter Egg Hunt after breakfast and worship which starts at 11 a.m. Bring your baskets. Contact Melony Myers at 540-683-8004
Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE
(Warner Bros., 2001). In this first installment of the Harry Potter film series, the 11-year-old orphan Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) is rescued from a miserable existence with his abusive Uncle and Aunt by a mysterious stranger, Rubeus Hagrid, who whisks him off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Starts at 7 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 202-707-9994.
Pajama Storytime at the Culpeper County Library
6:30 p.m. Hear the perfect bedtime story, rhyme along with our favorite games and fingerplays, and get groovy with fun music. Children are encouraged to attend in their pajamas. Children attend with a parent or other caregiver. This program is geared towards children who can sit while stories are read. No registration required. Contact Laini Bostian at lbostian@cclva.org or 540-825-8691
Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
(Warner Bros., 2002). When Harry, Ron, and Hermione return to Hogwarts for their second year, the well-hidden Chamber of Secrets deep beneath the school has been opened, unleashing a monster that terrifies Hogwarts denizens. Starts at 7 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 202-707-9994.
Help Shape the Future of Culpeper County Parks and Recreation
State Theatre hosts open house for residents to express their opinion about what you’d like to see in the county in terms of parks and recreational offerings. Starts at 6:30 p.m. If you can’t make upcoming meetings go to www.playculpeper.com for information. Located at 305. S. Main Street. For more information, phone parks and rec director John Barrett at 540-727-3412.
Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN
(Warner Bros., 2004). Among the goings-on as Harry, Ron and Hermione return to Hogworts for their third year of wizarding instruction: convicted murderer Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) escapes from Azkaban Prison and the Ministry of Magic entrusts the foul and soulless Dementors of Azkaban to guard Hogwarts from the escaped prisoner. Starts at 7 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 202-707-9994.
Red Hatters Appreciation Day
Come Celebrate with our Red Hatter’s Appreciation Day. For details and reservations, please call 540-923-4231 or see our website www.gravesmountain.com
Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
(Warner Bros., 2005). During Harry’s fourth year at the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Starts at 7 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 202-707-9994.
Fauquier Hospital holds Breast Cancer Discussion
Breast cancer affects one out of every eight women – and of course, indirectly, their friends and families. Although there is a genetic component to the disease, many women who develop breast cancer have no family history of the disease. Fauquier Hospital will host a panel discussion on breast cancer, featuring four physicians who can answer questions about screenings and diagnosis, risk factors, treatment options and reconstruction. They will also cover the new guidelines for screening recently released by the American Cancer Society. The forum starts at 7 p.m. in the Sycamore Room at Fauquier Hospital. Participants will include: plastic surgeon Dr. Timothy Mountcastle; radiologist Dr. David Reilly; hematologist/oncologist Dr. Syed Salman Ali; and general surgeon Dr. Kip Dorsey.
April 2016
Fun Friday Storytime at the Culpeper County Library
10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, activities and more! Children attend with a parent or other caregiver. This program is geared towards children who can sit while stories are read. Great for grandparents to attend with the grandkids. No registration required. Contact Laini Bostian atlbostian@cclva.org or 540-825-8691
Art First Gallery Features Elise King-Lynch
The assemblages, paper sculptures and fine crafts of Elise King-Lynch will be featured in April. In addition new works by the other artists in this 25 member cooperative will also be on display.11 am to 5 pm daily. An open reception will be held on First Friday, April 1.
824 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-371-7107
www.artfirstgallery.com
Spaghetti dinner
Souls in Harmony are hosting a spaghetti dinner on April 1 at Precious blood Catholic Church from 6-8 p.m. A silent raffle with gift certificates from local business including Fotis, Moving Meadows Farm bakery, Grill 309 and many more!
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”
(Warner Bros., 2007). As Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his fifth year of studies, he discovers that the magical community is in a state of denial about his recent horrific encounter with the ominous Lord Voldemort. Starts at 7 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.
State Theatre presents Ghostlight Players in “Broadway on Main.”
Great entertaining musical about struggling actors having a few beers and sharing stories about the roles they should have landed. Fundraiser for the State Theatre. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $17/$12. 305 S. Main Street, Culpeper. 540-829-0292. www.culpepertheatre.org