(RKO, 1943) Richard Wallace directed this WWII drama about the first training program for bombardiers of the United States Army Air Forces. Pat O’Brien and Randolph Scott star as the pilots in charge of training who clash over teaching methods. The supporting cast includes Eddie Albert and Robert Ryan as cadets and Anne Shirley as a civilian clerk. “Bombardier” was begun before the U.S. entered the war and underwent several revisions over the next few years, including a reference to Pearl Harbor, to accommodate the swiftly changing events of the world conflict. Authentic footage of bombardier training was shot on location at Kirtland Field in Albuquerque, New Mexico and many of the real-life cadets appeared as extras. 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.

(United Artists, 1953) Alec Guinness stars as RAF photographer Flight Lt. Peter Ross with Jack Hawkins as his commanding officer in this British drama based on the heroic air defense of Malta during the Siege of Malta (June 1940 – November 1942) during the Second World War. The idea for the production came from Britain’s Central Office of Information, who wished to exemplify the co-operation between the three branches of the armed services during the War. Director Brian Desmond Hurst shot much of the picture in Malta with aircraft used during the Siege that was still operational, some of which did not exist elsewhere. The incorporation of impressive stock footage also contributed to the authenticity of the film. 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.

(20th Century Fox, 1998 – R-rated *) Based on James Jones’ novel, his follow-up to “From Here to Eternity,” this epic war drama tells a semi-fictionalized version of the Battle of Mount Austen (December 1942-January 1943), which was part of the Guadalcanal Campaign in the Pacific Theater in World War II. Director Terrence Malick, who also wrote the screenplay, made his return to feature filmmaking after a 20-year absence with this production that was shot on location in Australia and the Solomon Islands The ensemble cast includes Jim Caviezel, Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Adrien Brody, George Clooney, John Cusack, Woody Harrelson, Elias Koteas, Jared Leto, John C. Reilly, and John Travolta. “The Thin Red Line” was nominated for seven Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. * No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. 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.

Do you have a son in 1st-5th grade interested in cub scouts? If so please join St. Luke’s pack 196 for an ice cream social on Monday August 14th at St. Luke’s Lutheran church from 6-7 pm. If you are unable to attend and would like more information please contact Cubmaster Mark Hartman at bsapack196@gmail.com or 540-727-7679.

Reformation Lutheran Church’s Prayer Ministry will hold the Third Thursday, “Drive Thru Prayer,” in the rear parking lot. Our church building is located at 601 Madison Road, in town of Culpeper. Drive Thru Prayer is available to all persons, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Prayer teams are available for personal prayer and anointing with oil, for anyone interested.

(Warner Bros., 1939) James Cagney stars as cocky reporter Frank Ross in this fast-paced crime drama directed by William Keighley. While investigating a crooked district attorney running for governor, Ross is framed for manslaughter and sent to prison where he befriends a famous gangster ‘Hood’ Stacey (George Raft).  The film also features George Bancroft as the no-nonsense prison warden, Victor Jory, Jane Bryan and Maxie Rosenbloom. “Each Dawn I Die” was a box-office hit and remains a favorite among devotees of Warner Bros. gangster movies. 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

“Eli Cook – River of Blues: a performance celebrating the story of Blues music in America” (Live) The legendary Son House (1902-1988) was known to say “Blues is a feelin’.” Eli Cook’s music expresses that same raw honesty in a unique blend of contemporary and old-school styles, creating an original sound at the fore-front of modern Blues and Rock.  Eli took up the guitar as a teenager in the Blue Ridge foothills of Virginia. Following the tradition of the great blues men, he performed in churches and late-night gospel revivals with only his acoustic and deep baritone voice, while playing every hole-in-the-wall bar that could handle his electric power trio.  Blending the influences of John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Fred MacDowell, Bukka White and Lightning Hopkins with the likes of Clutch, Soundgarden, C.O.C, and Rage against the Machine, he forged a fresh sound, alive with the southern blues tradition.  Eli’s new album “High-Dollar Gospel” will be released in August 2017. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are required for this free event and can be reserved at http://www.elicook.eventbrite.com beginning on July 19.