MEETINGS & NOTICES
➤ Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meets 11 a.m. Friday (June 30) for yearend invoices, at the courthouse.
➤ Foothills Forum meets Thursday, June 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the 4-H Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Tula's Building, Washington. The meeting is open to the public. For more information call 540675-1207.
➤ The Rappahannock County School Board will hold a special called meeting on June 30 at 8 a.m for EOY closeout meeting. This meeting will be held at the School Board office in the conference room.
➤ Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors has its regular meeting Wednesday, July 5 at 2 p.m. at the courthouse. At the 7 p.m. session, the board will have a public special exception hearing for Windsor Lodge Stables, LLC (Conference/Resort Center) and a public rezoning request hearing for Old Hollow, LLC (Agricultural to General Commercial Rezoning)
➤ Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services meets on Tuesday, July 11, 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.
➤ The following are closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day: Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services transportation (also not operating on Monday, July
3); Rappahannock County government offices; Union Bank & Trust; BB&T; Department of Motor Vehicles customer service centers; U.S. Postal Service; and the Rappahannock News.
➤ Mountain Adventures camp (swimming, rock climbing, hiking, nature studies, games, crafts and outdoor activities) offers four spots: The Day Camp (ages 5-8) is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26-30. Day Camp/One Overnight Camping Trip (ages 8-10) is July 10 to July 14. Day Camp/Beginner Backpacking Camp (ages 10-13) is July 17 to
21. Geared toward the “inbetweeners,” features hiking, swimming, wildlife and plant identification, survival skills and backcountry living skills. Backpacking Camp (ages 14-17) from July 30 to Aug. 4. Includes backpacking trip planning and packing, navigation skills, back-country living skills, and group problem solving. Details and registration forms at mountainadventuresva.com or email mountainadventures@gmail.com.
➤ Vanessa’s Summer Craft Camp (for ages 6-9) is 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to July 10-14 and July 17-21 at Hearthstone School, 11576 Lee Highway, Sperryville. All camp materials and a healthy snack will be provided. Cost: $175 per week. A $25 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. No refunds after the first full day of camp. For a registration form contact Vanessa at 540-560-4685 or email: vanessacraftcamp@gmail.com
➤ Virginia Cooperative Extension Rappahannock Unit invites local winery owners and operators to the 2017 Seasonal Vineyard Meetings. These meetings are held seasonally to discuss different issues and topics regarding grape growing and wineries for the season. The next meeting will be held at Phillip Carter Winery in Hume, July 26 at 10 a.m. Specialists will be discussing viticulture and pest management for the season.
➤ Hearthstone School’s Summer Camp (for ages 3-12) is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 24-28 and July 31 to Aug. 4 at the school. This camp includes storytelling, watercolor painting, beeswax sculpture, candle making, rhythmic movement and dance, water play, cooperative games, felting, basketry, beadwork, paper making, drumming, baking, art from nature and nature walks. View full details and registration forms at www.hearthstoneschool.org/camps.htm. Or call 540-987-9212.