EVENTS

Event listings must reach us (preferably by email to events@rappnews.com) by Monday at noon for Thursday’s paper; an actual street address and a phone number we can publish are also necessary. Please limit listings to 60 words. Many more events are listed on our website at RappNews.com/ events.

SATURDAY, FEB. 25

HOOVER RIDGE FROSTBITE 5K: The 3.1 mile multi-terrain cross country event begins at 9 a.m. at Hoover Ridge Park (158 Primary School Dr., Madison). Pre-registration, $20; event day (onsite), $25. T-shirts will be guaranteed to all registering by Feb. 20. This is a fundraiser for the awardwinning Madison County High School Forensics team. To register, go to www.raceit.com RAPP HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOURS: The Rappahannock Historical Society, 328 Gay St., Washington, will be open for museum tours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the Society to explore what’s outside your door and our efforts to share the wealth of information we have with the community. Used books will be for sale along with items from our Gift Shop. Good cheer and refreshments will greet you. For more information, call 540-675-1163.

SUNDAY, FEB. 26

CLASSICAL CONCERT:

The Child Care and Learning Center will be the gracious recipient for a benefit concert to be given by a Canadian piano trio-La Cafamore at 3 p.m. at the Little Washington Theatre. Benefit proceeds go to CCLC’s scholarship fund. To purchase tickets, go to http://www. littlewashingtontheatre.com/#/cclc-benefit-concertbrsunday/ or contact Info@ LittleWashingtonTheatre.com or call 540-675-1253.

40TH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM: The Women’s Auxiliary of the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association, will celebrate its 40th Annual Black History Program on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 4 p.m., at the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Rd., Rixeyville. The guests will be Rev. Jerome Gipson, choir, and congregation of Rising Zion Baptist, Jeffersonton. The theme is “Rooted in Faith, Anchored in Hope” highlighting youth in the community. Tickets are $5/ adults, in advance and $7/at door; $1/students at the door (including college w/ID). For tickets, contact, 540-661-2013 or email nb_roberts@msn.com, www.waylandblueridge.org. For more information or for youth who wish to participate, contact Rev. J. Marie Miller, 540-825-3767. Proceeds from the program benefit scholarships and mission outreach.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

AMISSVILLE SHROVE PANCAKE SUPPER: Amissville United Methodist Church will host a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church, located at 14760 Lee Highway, Amissville. A love offering will be accepted. For more information, call 540-937-4672. CULPEPER SHROVE PANCAKE SUPPER: All are invited to Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. Stephen Episcopal Church, 115 N. East St., Culpeper from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Cost is $5 per person / $20 family of 5 or more. All proceeds go to our youth group ministry. For more information, call 540-825-8786. Parking: 120 N. Commerce St., Culpeper.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES

• Our doors are open to everyone! Please join St. Stephen Episcopal Church, 115 N. East St., Culpeper, for their Ash Wednesday services at 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. Parking: 120 N. Commerce Street. For more information, call 540825-8786.

• Amissville United Methodist Church, 14760 Lee Highway, Amissville, will hold an Ash Wednesday Service at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church. For more information, call 540-937-4672.

• Flint Hill United Methodist Church, 651 Zachary Taylor Highway, is having an Ash Wednesday Service at 7 p.m. on March 1. All are welcome to attend.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

RELAY FOR LIFE BREAKFAST: Old-fashioned country breakfast buffet, is from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department, 945 Fodderstack Rd., Flint Hill. Sponsored by Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department, prepared by Flint Hill United Methodist Church (benefiting the Flint Hill United Methodist Church Relay for Life Team). Suggested donation $6, adults ($3 ages 10 and younger). For more information, call 540675-1566.

SVRS BLOODMOBILE: Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad is sponsoring a bloodmobile and open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 12 Main St., Sperryville. You may schedule an appointment in advance. Go to redcross.org and enter our zip code (22740) and follow instructions. Refreshments will be served.

FOLK MUSIC AT THE THEATRE: Shenandoah Run comes to the Little Washington Theatre at 8 p.m., featuring spirited sounds of Americana, country, bluegrass and Irish tunes

— a rousing mix of music and styles. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 under 18. Reservations for preferred seating are recommended but unreserved tickets will also be available at the box office. For reservations, visit TheatreWashingtonVa.com or email info@theatrewashingtonva.com or call 540-675-1253.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10

“FOOTLOOSE” MUSICAL: Belle Meade School, 353 F.T. Valley Road, Sperryville. Performance is at 7 p.m. The cost: $15, adults; $10, students. Then on Saturday, March 11, enjoy soup and bread at 1:15 p.m. and the performance at 2 p.m. Cost: $20, adults; $15, students. Open rehearsal, Thursday, March 9, at 6 p.m. For more information, call 540-9878970.

SECOND FRIDAY AT THE LIBRARY: NASA scientist Joan Vernikos speaks at 8 p.m. for RAAC’s Second Friday lecture series. This event will be held at the Rappahannock County Library, Washington. The topic: “How to Age Better and Other Space Stories.” The talks are free and all are welcome (and, as a bonus, Rappahannock’s favorite raconteur, Nevill Turner, will introduce the speaker).

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

JEFFERSONTON BREAKFAST: Jefferson Ruritan Club and Jeffersonton Community Center’s monthly all-you-can-eat country breakfast is 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Jeffersonton Community Center (5073 Jeffersonton Rd.). Cost is $8 ($5 ages 6 to 12, younger kids free). Carryout available. Proceeds fund scholarships, local public service organizations and charities and maintaining the community center. For more information, call 540-937-5119 or visit jeffersonvaruritanclub.org. ANTIQUES APPRAISAL:

The Rappahannock Historical Society’s 8th-annual Antique Appraisal and Bakery Boutique is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Copper Fox Antiques, 7 River Lane, Sperryville. Clear your attics, garages and trunks to find that priceless item for our appraisers to identify and evaluate. Appraisers will assess jewelry, glassware, old books, art, firearms, Indian artifacts, gems, minerals, Early American furniture and more. The price to have your antique appraised is $10 per item or any three items for $25. For more information, contact RHS at 540-675-1163.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

CIVIL WAR DANCERS: The Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers invite you to attend their 5th Annual Red, White, Blue and Gray Ball from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Melrose Caverns Lodge, 6639 North Valley Pike, Harrisonburg. Social hour with refreshments at 6 p.m. Music by the Shenandoah Valley Minstrels. All proceeds benefit the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation. Admission $20 singles and $35 couples. Pay at the door. For more information, call 540-7439389.