MEETINGS & NOTICES
➤ Rappahannock Lions Club conducting free hearing and vision screening for children (over 6 months) and adults on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Public Library, Washington.
➤ Open House at Belle Meade Day Camp for boys and girls, ages 6-13, on Sunday, May 7, 1-3. The camp sessions run from June 5-16, June 19-30, July 3-14, July 17-28, July 31- Aug. 17, with swimming, hiking, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts. Swim camps are June 5-9, July 3-7, July 17-21, for boys and girls from 4-7 p.m. (swimming, arts and crafts, story time). All programs at Belle Meade, 353 F.T. Valley Road, Sperryville. Pick up/drop off Amissville, Washington, Sperryville, Boston, Culpeper, Madison. For more information, call 540987-9748
➤ The Town of Washington Town Council meets on Monday, May 8, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Highlights from the agenda include a Public Hearing on the FY 2017-2018 Budget. Council may enter into closed session in accordance for consultation with the Town Attorney in regard to a matter requiring the provision of legal advice, namely the sale or possible sale of Parcel 3, 0.5853 acres of the Avon Hall property, and for a discussion and consideration of a sale or possible sale of Parcel 3, 0.5853 acres of the Avon Hall property where a discussion in open session would adversely affect the negotiation strategy of the Town.
➤ The Planning Commission of the Town of Washington meets on Monday, May 8, and Monday, May
15, at 10 a.m. at Town Hall to continue the Comprehensive Plan review. The Public is welcome to attend.
➤ The School Board meets on Tuesday, May 9, at 6 p.m. in the band room at the Rappahannock County High School.
➤ Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services meets on Tuesday, May 9, at 1 p.m. at 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate should contact Laura Wohlford at 540-8253100, extension 3146.
➤ The Rappahannock Extension office invites each of you to attend a series of in-orchard meetings scheduled from April through May. Meet at the host orchard at 11 a.m. for a tour of the orchard, followed by a discussion of current orchard management recommendations. The meeting will adjourn around 2 p.m. For more information, call 540-675-3616:
— May 10: James Jenkins, Woodville, from Route 231, turn right onto Route 621, go about 2 miles. The orchard is on the left by the packing shed.
➤ The Rappahannock County Democrats will be holding their general meetings on the second Saturday of each month, from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Washington Town Hall in Washington.
➤ The Rappahannock County Water & Sewer Authority (RCWSA) meets at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday May 11, at the Rappahannock County courthouse on the 2d floor. The next meeting will be Saturday, May 13. All meetings are open to the general public. Go to www. rappdems.org or email or call Ross O'Donoghue (540-9878019) for more information.
➤ Virginia Cooperative Extension, Rappahannock County is offering a Home Food Preservation Class on May 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, at the Washington Baptist Church, 180 Gay St., Washington. Participants will learn how to can fruits and vegetables using a pressure canner and water bath canner along with how to make jams and jellies. Class cost is $25 and registration deadline is May 15. Class size is 10. Call Becky Sheffield at 727-3435 ext. 344 or rebes13@vt.edu to register.