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.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24
COFFEE HOUSE FUNDRAISER: The RCHS Band's annual coffee house (featuring Bobby "G" & Friends, Ace Strings, Nethers Hot Club and more! Begins at 6:30 p.m. in the elementary school auditorium. We will be serving rotini pasta with red sauce, Panera bread, salad, and desserts! Raffles throughout the evening. Bring a nonperishable food item for the Food Pantry and receive a free raffle ticket! For reservations of 6 or more, please contact Theresa Caporuscio 540-270-6072 or stop by the Hair Gallery in Sperryville and see Kim Nelson.
TWEEN MIXER: Hearthstone School, 11576 Lee Highway, Sperryville, is having their Tween Mixer from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. A night of food, dancing, music, snacks, and games and much more. Cost $5 per person, ages 10-13. For more information, please call 540987-9212.
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 540-743-9389.
SUNDAY, MARCH 26
UUBRIDGE SERVICE: UUBRidge (Unitarian Universalists of the Blue Ridge) service at Hearthstone School, 11576 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, at 10:30 a.m. “Fixing the Food System – A Tribute to Steve Clapp.” The late Steve Clapp’s book Fixing the Food System will be honored and discussed by a panel including Vernon Gras, Marc Malik, Bette Hileman and Melissa Clapp Johnson. The discussion will include the writing of the book, production of our food and distribution of our food. All are welcome. For more information, email Ellen Adams at adamsell@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY FORUM: Time again for every voice at the table! You’re invited to this Sunday afternoon get-together, 2 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall, with the Rappahannock News, Foothills Forum, researcher/reporter Randy Rieland and your neighbors to discuss the two-part series, “The Land, a Plan, a Future.” Coffee and pastries will be provided.
FRIDAY, MARCH 31
MOVIE NIGHT WITH LEE DANIELS’ “THE BUTLER”: Join the Scrabble School Preservation Foundation, 111 Scrabble Road, Castleton, at 7 p.m. Lee Daniels’ “The Butler” tells the story of a White House butler (Forest Whitaker) who served seven American presidents over three decades. Open to the public, free. Refreshments for sale. Donations accepted. Rated PG13. For more information: email contact@scrabbleschool.org or Nan Roberts, 540-661-2013.; or nb_roberts@msn.com
CCVFC TURKEY SHOOT: Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company Turkey Shoot starts at 7 p.m. at the fire station, 593 Castleton View Road, and continues on Fridays: March 31, April 14, 28 and May 12. Cash or prizes will be awarded after each round. Hamburgers, hotdogs, fries, drinks and desserts for sale each night. Everyone is welcome. Practice shots available at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 540-937-4110, visit us on Facebook, or search Castletonfire.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 1
REAGER SCHOOL BREAKFAST: Old-fashioned country breakfast buffet is 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Reager School (beside the Willis
Chapel United Methodist Church), Huntly. Cost is $6 ($3 ages 12 and younger), to benefit the Rappahannock Relay for Life/Reager Team. Sponsored by Willis Chapel UMC.
BLUE STATE BLUEGRASS BRUNCH: Meet your neighbors at the Blue State Bluegrass Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall (10 Firehouse Lane, Washington). Special guests include candidates for the Virginia House of Delegates Tristan Shields and Michael Wolniewicz. Music by Smiggy. The price of admission, as always, is a smile and a handshake. For more information, go to www. rappdems.org or call Ross O’Donoghue at 540-987-8019.
SUNDAY, APRIL 2
SMITHSONIAN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON: The concert series resumes at 3 p.m. Featuring director of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society Kenneth Slowik for a program of Bach at the Little Washington Theatre, 291 Gay St. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 under 18. To reserve or purchase tickets, please visit TheatreWashingtonVA.com or call 540-675-1253.
THURSDAY, APRIL 6
SPRING OPEN HOUSE: Warrenton Dermatology & Skin Therapy Center, 28 Blackwell Park Lane, Suite 302, Warrenton, presents “Casino Night,” a one-day open house featuring discounts on products and services from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dr. Caballero will be presenting “Facial Aging: Why it happens and what can be done about it” at 5:30 p.m. For more information, go to www.warrentondermatology.com or call 540-341-1900
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST: A fundraiser to benefit the Rappahannock Senior Center from 8 a.m to 10:30 a.m. at the senior center, 111 Scrabble Road, Castleton. Special music by Richard Brady, door prizes given away through the morning. Strictly donation basis. Come give generously and support the Rapp Seniors at Scrabble School. For more information, call 540-987-3638.
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.
SCRAPBOOKING/CRAFTING DAY: If you are looking for a place to scrapbook, craft, make cards, meet new creative souls and laugh, then this is the event for you, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Jeffersonton Baptist Church, 18498 Springs Road, Jeffersonton. Cost $40 includes lunch and dinner (ALL proceeds to support missions of the church). To register, email Tiffany Navin at create4fun@yahoo.com or call 540-272-8691. Bring your favorite projects to work on!
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
BAKE SALE: The Old Forest Grove School, 314 Forest Grove Rd., Viewtown, Easter bake sale is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find the perfect pie or cake for your Easter celebration. For more information, call Linda Isaacs at 540-718-1045 or 540-937-4221.
SUNDAY, APRIL 16
FOREST GROVE EASTER BREAKFAST: The Old Forest Grove School, 314 Forest Grove Rd., Viewtown, holds its annual Easter breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. All are welcome. For more information, call Linda Isaacs at 540-718-1045 or 540-9374221.
FRIDAY, APRIL 21
RAPP AT HOME GOLF TOURNAMENT: A Home In One Golf Tournament at Sperryville Schoolhouse Nine Course. Want to join as a golfers or day-of volunteer? Registration starts at 1 p.m. Cost $60 per golfer or $200 for a team of 4. For more information, contact Lindsay@rappathome.org, call 540-937-4663 or go to www.rappathome.org