Culpeper Community Calendar
The Culpeper Community Calendar lists events sponsored by non-profit groups. Please include contact information and submit items by noon Friday two weeks in advance. E-mail Mary Ann Stewart at mstewart@timespapers.com
For more events, go to www.culpepertimes.com.
• Food Closet "Need of the Week." The following items are needed: all items except green beans. They have served over 100,000 meals so far this year.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Phone: 825-1177.
• Culpeper County Library
825-8691
Website: www.cclva.org
Teen blog: www.cclvateen.blogspot.com
Note: library closed Sundays due to budget cuts
The first session of Tuesday Registered Story Times begins Tuesday, Sept. 14, and runs through Oct. 19. Registration begins Sept. 7 in person at the library.
Pre-School Story Time (ages 3-5) is at 10:30 a.m. Children participate on their own in the program.
Toddler Story Time (ages 2-3) is at 10:30 a.m. (and at 11:15 a.m. if the first session fills up). Caregivers participate with children in this program.
Both story times include stories, songs, finger plays, coloring, and activities.
For more information, visit the Youth Services Desk or www.cclva.org.
Thursday, Sept. 2
• Sheriff's quarterly report, 7 p.m.; Rapidan fire hall (9729 Locust Dale Road, Rapidan; refreshments served, open to the public; Sheriff will give overview of the office, give an update on recent operations, and answer questions from attendees; (540) 937-0508, cbyers@culpepercounty.gov, cabyers@gmail.com, www.culpepersheriffsoffice.com.
Sunday, Sept. 5
• Culpeper Horse Owners Association, 10 a.m., at Mulford Farm; www.choa-va.com; Gardiner Mulford, gardiner@mulfordrealty.com, (540) 423-9607.
Monday, Sept. 6
• Prayer gathering, 6:30 p.m.; everyone invited to gather and pray for the community; City on a Hill Church (1751 N. Main St., Culpeper); (540) 727-9587, www.cityonahillculpeper.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 7
• Windmore Pen-to-Paper Writers' Group meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Culpeper Library. Aspiring writer? Want to hone your communication skills? There is a morning group that meets at 10 a.m. and an afternoon group that meets at 5 p.m. New members are always welcome. For further details, please contact Fran Cecere at 825-2890 or info@windmorefoundation.org.
• American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED certification class, 6-9:30 p.m.; Piedmont United Way Building & Red Cross office, 118 East Piedmont St., Culpeper; $50 cost; call Pam at (540) 825-9291 to register or for more information.
• Eastern View High School, Back to School Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Board of Supervisors meeting, 7 p.m. first Tuesday; County Administration Building, 302 North Main St., Culpeper; Donna B. Foster, MMC, Deputy Clerk, (540) 727-3427, Ext. 128, dfoster@culpepercounty.gov.
Wednesday, Sept. 8
• Culpeper Chess Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Culpeper County Library meeting room; children ages 6-14 welcome; free lessons available for beginners; ladder games weekly; free; section set aside for adult games; John Bossong, 825-2675.
Thursday, Sept. 9
• Health Fair, 5-7 p.m.; Madison Volunteer Fire Hall, 1223 North Main St.; enjoy vendors, speakers, free health screenings, and more; free.
• Culpeper County School Board Finance Committee, 5 p.m.
• A.G. Richardson Elementary School Back to School Night, grades PK-5, 6-8 p.m.
• Culpeper ABATE (A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments) of VA, Culpeper Chapter, 7 p.m. second Thursday; The Stable, 129 East Culpeper St., (540) 727-2007; see what's happening with motorcyclists' rights issues in Virginia; local riding events; all motorcycle enthusiasts welcome; Tim Dalman, (540) 219-6366, abateva.org.
• Scouting Night, 7-8 p.m.; in every public elementary school in Culpeper County; boys six years older or in grades 1-5 eligible; Connie Marchese, 341-2769, or Ben Smith, (540) 422-1431.
• 'Some Like It Hot' (United Artists, 1959) When two Roaring Twenties musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all female band disguised as women, but further complications set in. Comedy. Directed by Billy Wilder. With Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemon. Black and white, 120 min. Selected to the National Film Registry in 1989. Free. Starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Library of Congress Packard Campus, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. Reservations encouraged; call (540) 827-1079 ext. 79994 or (202) 707-9994.
• Culpeper Minutemen Chorus (A Barbershop Harmony Chorus), 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Chorus Room, Eastern View High School; male singers of all ages and musical experience welcome; call Thom, (540) 423-1636 or Ivan, (703) 851-6333; www.harmonize.com/culpeper.
• Fairfax Masonic Lodge No. 43 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, chartered Nov. 17, 1794; 7:30 p.m. second Thursday; Masonic Temple, 209 East Davis St., Culpeper; 825-8535.
Friday, Sept. 10
• 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' (Warner Bros., 1938) The bandit king of Sherwood Forest leads his Merry Men in a battle against the corrupt Prince John. Action adventure romance. Directed by Michael Curtiz. With Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland & Basil Rathbone. Color, 102 min. Selected to the National Film Registry in 1995. Free. Starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Library of Congress Packard Campus, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. Reservations encouraged; call (540) 827-1079 ext. 79994 or (202) 707-9994.
Saturday, Sept. 11
• Taps for 9/11; starts at 8:46 a.m. at fire station, West Davis St.; continues around town.
• 'The Sword in the Stone' (Disney, 1963) Merlin the Magician teaches a young boy who is destined to be King Arthur. Animation, family adventure. Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman. With the voices of Rickie Sorensen, Karl Swenson & Sebastian Cabot. Color, 79 min. Free. Starts at 2 p.m. at the Library of Congress Packard Campus, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. Reservations encouraged; call (540) 827-1079 ext. 79994 or (202) 707-9994.
Monday, September 13
• Culpeper County School Board regular meeting at the County Administration office, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 14
• Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging regular meeting, 1 p.m.; 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper; (540) 825-3100, fax (540) 825-5733 or TDD (540) 825-7391; www.rrcsb.org.
• American Red Cross Child and Infant CPR certification class, 6-9:30 p.m.; Piedmont United Way Building & Red Cross office, 118 East Piedmont St., Culpeper; cost $50; call Pam at (540) 825-9291 to register or for more information.
• Farmington Elementary School Back to School Night, grades PK-1, 6-7:30 p.m.
• Pearl Sample Elementary School Back to School Night, grades PK-2, 6-6:45 p.m.; grades 3-5, 7-7:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 15
• Culpeper Autism Support Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. third Wednesday, Culpeper County Library; they invite family members, teachers, physicians and anyone who supports the needs of someone with autism or Asperger's Syndrome to attend; Casey Shelton, (540) 937-3925.