What’s Happening
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 ▶ NAACP MONTHLY MEETING:
NAACP Culpeper Branch #7058, which also serves Rappahannock and Madison counties, will host its monthly meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Culpeper County Library. All are welcome to attend. More information on the Culpeper Branch of the NAACP can be found at naacpculpeper.org
▶ BEEKEEPING MOVIE:
The Prince William Regional Beekeepers presents “The Pollinators,” a new documentary film coming to Regal Gateway Stadium 14 & RPX in Gainesville at 6:30 p.m. Pre-purchase tickets here: https:// tickets.demand.film/event/9095
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 ▶ FOSTERING A MISSIONARY HEART:
Hosted by Chelsea Academy, Newline International, and Rappahannock Cellars, join Rev. Canon Henry Fragelli as he speaks on “Reflections from Eight Year as a Missionary in the Jungles of Gabon, Africa.” This is the second in a series to imbue and encourage culture and conversation within our community on fostering a missionary heart. Light fare and refreshments will be served, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Rappahannock Cellars, 14437 County Road 635, Huntly.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 ▶ AGING AT HOME:
At this UUBRidge event, Joyce Wenger will discuss Rapp at Home, the services it offers, the relationship to the Seven Principles guiding UUBridge, and the reasons Rapp at Home is important to her. 10:30 a.m. at Hearthstone School, Sperryville.
▶ OPEN HOUSE:
Endless Creations Flowers and Gifts having their Christmas Open House from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.at 211 W. Evans Street, Culpeper. In the store specials on collectable ornaments and many other items. Sugar on Top Cakes and Sweets will join us with a pop up shop with a great selection of treats for purchase. Bring the kids, we will have a kids make and take craft!
For more information, call 540-8254440.
▶ HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE:
Culpeper Downtown Holiday Open House from noon to 5 p.m. The Community Tree lighting starts at 5:10 p.m. Start your holiday shopping in Historic Downtown Culpeper, 111 South Commerce Street. You’ll find something for everyone on your gift list in one of our many specialty shops: from delicious chocolates, unique art, distinctive clothing, and specialty foods to repurposed furniture, plus so much more. So, come enjoy the convenience of shopping downtown and the personal service our merchants always provide!
▶ TRIBUTE TO SINATRA:
Vocalist Bob McDonald (National Anthem singer for the Washington Capitals) and his band celebrate the songs and life of legendary crooner Frank Sinatra with a program of the most memorable songs from the singer’s film and concert performances at 4 p.m. at the Theatre House, Castleton Farms. Musicians from the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra join Bob for an afternoon of Sinatra classics worthy of any Rat Pack. For more information, purchase tickets call 540-937-3454 or email connie@castletonfestival.org
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 ▶ THANKSGIVING SERVICE:
The Rappahannock Clergy Association will sponsor its annual Community Thanksgiving Day Service at
10 a.m. in the sanctuary of Washington Baptist Church. George Washington's 1789 "Thanksgiving Proclamation" will be read by Fred Catlin, mayor of the Town of Washington, and the sermon will be delivered by Rev. Russ Savage, pastor of the Rappahannock UUBridge congregation. Clergy and lay participants from ten area churches will take part, and a community choir led by Wendy Aichele will provide special music. Everyone is invited to share in this very special service of community thanksgiving and goodwill. All are welcome.
▶ TURKEY TROT:
Commit to Be Fit is hosting a free, family Turkey Trot at the RCHS track on Thanksgiving morning. Dress up in your best turkey costumes (optional) and join us for this fun, annual event. The morning will kick off with a 1/2 mile kids run at 8 a.m. The 1-mile Turkey Trot will begin at 8:30. In addition, there will be fun kids' activities held during the 1 mile, main event. Finally, at 9 a.m., there will be a Thanksgiving costume contest for kids and adults. For more information, visit https://www.rappc2bf.com/ turkey-trot-2019
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 ▶ WILLIS CHAPEL CHRISTMAS CONCERT:
A Christmas Gospel Concert begins at 3 p.m. at Willis Chapel United Methodist Church, Huntly, featuring guests Robert Glasker and the Unity Community Choir of Rappahannock and Vicinity. A light supper will follow beside the church at Reager School. Admission is a can of food for the Christmas Baskets.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 ▶ HOLIDAY BAZAAR:
Hearthstone School, Sperryville is having its annual Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the school. Children's toys, books, greeting cards, jewelry, scarves, special kitchen linens and much more. There will be handmade items by local artisans, Hearthstone students and parents. Fresh wreaths for sale. Lunch, baked goods and home made fudge. Gingerbread House raffle. Vendors are welcome. For more information, call 540-987-9212.
▶ CONCERT:
Blue Ridge Chorale Christmas Concert is at 7 p.m., with another performance on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. at Culpeper Baptist Church. Free. Everyone is welcome.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 ▶ FRIDAY TALK:
The Second Friday talk will be at 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library, Washington and feature guest speaker journalist Randy Rieland telling us about what he has learned in his closeup examinations of Rappahannock County.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 ▶ SCRABBLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE:
The public is invited to join the Scrabble School Preservation Foundation on Saturday, from 1-3 p.m. for an Open House to celebrate the holiday season, as well as to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of the first Africans to arrive in America and the 10th Anniversary of the restoration and reopening of Scrabble School. Special guests: members of the Tucker Family, descendants of the first Africans to arrive in America. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments. For more information, call or text SSPF President Nan Butler Roberts at 540-661-2013, or email NB_Roberts@msn.com or contact@scrabbleschool.org