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The Culpeper Literacy Council is looking for volunteers who can help adults learn to read, speak English, or obtain their GED. Sign up to receive more information about the council's free six-hour tutor training workshops that are held approximately every 3 months. No teaching experience is necessary and we provide lunch and all materials. For more information call 825-5804.
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U.S. News & World Report ranked the University of Mary Washington’s undergraduate program seventh among southern institutions in the “Universities - Masters” category in its 2009 edition of America’s Best Colleges.
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Half of the Virginians recently surveyed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management have not assembled emergency kits and supplies. If you don't know what you should have on hand in case of hurricanes, et. al., www.ReadyVirginia.gov
511 system
The Virginia Department of Transportation has established a 511 system to provide drivers with information customized to their trip or commuter routes. The system provides everything from accident reports to bridge repair. Visit www.511virginia.org
Hazel River talk
A public meeting has been scheduled for Sept. 16, 7-9 p.m., at Rappahannock High School to discuss how to return the Hazel River to recreational standard. For more information call 540.829.7450.
Hike the strips
On Monday, September 1, customers who visit the Culpeper Colonnade Chick-fil-A wearing any football related apparel will receive a complimentary three-count serving of the new Chick-n-Strips. The new item was released on Aug. 30 to commemorate the 2008 football season.
Sugarloaf Festival
For more than 30 years, the nation’s most talented artisans have sold their contemporary crafts and fine art at Sugarloaf Crafts festivals, rated as one of the Top 10 craft experiences in the country Last year, 250,000 visitors purchased over $20 million from 2,000 artists at Sugarloaf festivals. This year's festival is Sept. 5-7 at the Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas. For tickets and information visit www.sugarloafcrafts.com
Warner honored
MIDDLEBURG – The Board of Directors of the Mosby Heritage Area Association (MHAA) is sponsoring a Celebration of American Music on Saturday evening, September 13, 2008, at Huntland. The special feature of the evening will be the presentation of the MHAA 2008 Heritage Hero Award to Virginia’s senior U.S. Senator John Warner. The event begins at 5 p.m. and concludes at 7:30 p.m. For informatiaon call (540) 687-6681.
Stepping Out
The Library of Congress' Packard Campus at Mount Pony released its movie schedule for the next three months. The showings begin with The Maltese Falcon on Sept. 4. Some of the other movies scheduled are Dunga Din (Sept. 27), Duck Soup (Oct. 4), All About Eve (Oct. 17) and Yankee Doodle Dandy (Nov. 22). Reservations are needed for the 200-seat theater. To make reservations call 827-1079, extension 79994.
Art Show
Evelyn J. Raper has scheduled an art show for Aug. 31, 2-5 p.m., at Woodberry Forest School. For more information call (540) 854-5692.
Free Spaghetti
On Sunday Sept. 21 there will be a free Spagetti dinner and concert by the Greater Love Quartet at Alum Spring Baptist Church. Dinner at 6:00 p.m., the concert at 7:00 p.m. Love offering will be taken. If attending dinner please call 540 825-3022 by Sept. 14.
Career coach honored
Dean Rowe, Germanna Community College’s Career Coach at Culpeper County High School, and Kay Loving, Germanna’s Career Coach at Caroline County High School, have both been selected for the Virginia Community College System Chancellor’s Award for Exemplary Coaching Performance.
Career coaches help high school students learn about career options.
Germanna will receive two $15,000 grants to support their positions during 2008-2009. Out of 45 Career Coaches nominated by the 23 colleges in the VCCS, only 18 were chosen for the Chancellor’s Award. Those selected were able to demonstrate strong coaching performance and cite evidence of their impact on students.
Silver Awards
Hannah Adams, Scarlett Corbin, and Danielle LaRosa, members of Cadette Girl Scout Troop 642, received their Silver Award in a ceremony held on June 7. The girls selected to work with the SAFE house on a project entitled, “Making a House a Home.” The SAFE house was in need of both interior and exterior upgrades for its newly constructed facility. The girls created seasonal displays/ pictures to hang on the walls of the children’s playroom, as well as landscaping and planting flowers at one of the houses. They created welcome gifts to be given to guests upon their arrival.
The Girl Scout Silver Award, the highest award a Girl Scout between the ages of 11 and 14 can earn, is awarded for accomplishments in Girl Scouting and community activities.
RRCSB-AAA meeting
The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging will hold its regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. At its offices at 15361 Bradford Road. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and particpate in this meeting should contact Alisa Decatur at 825-3100 (ext. 3146) or 825-7391.
Fill the trailer
Remington United Methodist Church will have a recycle Sunday challenge, starting Saturday, Aug. 30, and ending Sunday the 31st. Bagged or tied newspapers, bagged aluminum cans and old automotive batteries will be accepted. Bring your stuff to the church at 150 West Bowen Street after 5 p.m. For information call 439-2579 Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m. until noon.
MOPS gearing up
Culpeper Baptist Church Mothers of Preschoolers is gearing up for the 2008-2009 MOPS Year. If you are a Mother of Preschooler (children age Birth-Kindergarten) and would like to get out of the house more, meet moms in the community and have fun and fellowship with us please contact Culpeper Baptist Church for more information at 825-8192 or e-mail us at culpepermops@gmail.com
Win a million
The Panther Classic golf tournament, which helps support Rappahannock County athletics, is scheduled Sept. 27 at Bowling Green Country Club's north course. It is a four-player team event, with a shotgun start of 9 a.m. Registration is $300 per team. One golfer will be picked to take a chance at winning $1 million ($25,000 per year for 40 years). All he has to do is make a hole-in-one. Every entrant will have a chance at a new Ford Focus. Same deal. Make a hole-in-one on a selected hole. To register make checks payable to RCSSA, P.O. Box 192, Washington, VA 22747. For more information call Jim Humbles at 540-987-1218 or email JKHumbles@aol
Old Dominion Show
The Old Dominion Show, the premiere draft animal show in the state, is scheduled Saturday, Sept. 6, at HITS Commonwealth Park. Sponsored by the Virginia Draft Horse and Mule Association, the show presents draft horses, half-drafts, draft ponies, mules and donkeys in halter, riding and driving classes. Farm classes include log skidding, bale moving, obstacles, antique equipment, work hitches, and driving. Admission is $5 for everybody older than age 10. For more information call Larry Wise at 937-7861 or visit www.VDMA.org.
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