MEETINGS & NOTICES
➤ The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will be out in the village of Flint Hill, Saturday/Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for our Annual Memorial Day Weekend “FILL THE BOOT” drive.
➤ The following will be closed on Monday (May 29) in observance of Memorial Day: Rappahannock County government offices; Union Bank & Trust, Washington; BB&T, Flint Hill; Virginia DMV customer service centers; U.S. Postal Service; Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services transportation services; Rappahannock News (early deadlines in effect for the June 1 edition; all items for publication should be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, May 26).
➤ Foothills Forum Board meets on Thursday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the 4-H Conference Room on the 2nd floor of the Tula's Building in Little Washington. The meeting is open to the public. Call 540-675-1207 for more information.
➤ Town Planning Commission will hold an additional work session to continue review of the Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday, May 30, at 7:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend.
➤ Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services meets on June 13 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 540-825-3100, extension 3146. RRCS is an equal access and opportunity organization.
➤ Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Rappahannock County Master Gardeners are offering a presentation on “The Importance of Honey Bees and their Challenges” on Tuesday, June 20, at 6 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Park (under the pavilion) on Route 211 across from Warren Avenue, Washington. The program is free of charge and open to the public, rain or shine. It will last 60 – 90 minutes. It is recommended to register and arrive early. To RSVP or for additional information, please contact the Master Gardener Help Desk at 540-341-7950, Ext. 1 or helpdesk@fc-mg.org.
➤ Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Class on Sunday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Child Care and Learning Center, Washington. Preregistration required at 540-987-8637 or tl2kids@gmail.com Lisa Pendleton ARC Instructor. Cost $85. American Red Cross First Aid with Adult, Infant & Child CPR training is a program for the general public who wish to have FA and CPR knowledge and skills. Perfect for school bus drivers, child care providers, teachers, parents and babysitters. Certification is valid for 2 years.
➤ Rapp Nature Camp is now accepting applicants for its 32nd summer session, to be held Monday - Friday, June 5 to June 16, 2017. This is a twoweek educational program, open to boys and girls 8 to 12 years old. The camp's home base is on the Hazel River, two miles west of Route 231. Campers will explore the forests, meadows, rivers and ponds of the Singing Creek property and surrounding areas, including the Shenandoah National Park which is within walking distance. Our theme for study this year will be “GARDENS.” We will study and observe and work in the many gardens of Singing Creek: Butterfly Garden, Veggie Garden, Orchard, Ginseng Patch, Puckwudgie Garden and Secret Garden. We will all take part in nurturing a tiny part of the wondrous garden that is our Planet Earth. For info and camper application forms, visit rappnaturecamp. com, or contact camp director Lyt Wood at 987-9530.