MEETINGS & NOTICES
➤ Closed Monday (Sept.
4) for Labor Day (reopening Tuesday) are: Rappahannock County government offices, Rappahannock County Public Schools, Union Bank & Trust, BB&T, RRCS transportation, Virginia DMV and the Rappahannock News (which also has early deadlines for the Sept. 7 edition; all items for publication should be submitted no later than 3 p.m. tomorrow — Friday, Sept. 1).
➤ Foothills Forum meets on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m to 11 a.m., at the 4-H Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Tula's Building in Little Washington. The meeting is open to the public. Call 540-6751207 for more information.
➤ The RAAC Theatre will be holding auditions for its upcoming Christmas production, “St. George and the Dragon at Christmastide.” This play has a large cast with roles for children and adults. All are welcome to tryout. Auditions will be held Sept. 9 and 10 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Performances will be Dec. 1,2, 8, 9 and 10. Rehearsals will begin the week following September auditions. All auditions and performances will be at the RAAC Community Theatre, 310 Gay Street, Washington. For additional information, email Patty Hardee at pahardee@gmail.com, or call 540-675- 2506.
➤ The Rappahannock County Retired Teachers Association meets at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, at the Washington Baptist Church. The business meeting will be followed by a tour of the Jones farm. This group is open to any individual who has retired from a school system, including cafeteria staff, bus drivers, nurses, as well as teachers and administrators. Meetings are held four times a year on the second Monday of September, November, April, and May. Scholarships from the association are awarded to seniors who are pursuing a career in education. After the November business meeting there will be a visit to the RappU facility located in Sperryville. New members are invited to consider joining the RCRTA. For more information, please contact Linda Brosgol at 540-635-2783.
➤ Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services meets on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 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.
➤ Rappahannock School Board meets on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. in the band room at the Rappahannock County High School.
➤ Land Use revalidation forms have been mailed and are due Dec. 5. If you did not receive a form please contact the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office at 540-6755370.
➤ Players are now being accepted by Piedmont Softball Association for its fall 2017 season! Piedmont offers fastpitch softball programs that stress improvement, confidence, fun, and sportsmanship to all area girls interested. Teams will be formed for all age groups in which there is enough interest. Girls born anytime in the years from 1998 through 2011 are welcome, as are all skill levels from experienced to beginners. Player incentives are given for fall 2017 registrations; scholarships are available, as well. For more information, go to piedmontsoftball.net and check out Piedmont Softball Association, Amissville, on facebook. Call (540)5223675 or email amissville. softball@gmail.com or piedmontsoftball2002@gmail.com for any questions, also.
➤ Volunteer drivers needed for Aging Together’s local transportation services. Training and support provided. Flexible hours and destinations. Please call Lola Walker at 540-825- 3100, ext. 3358, for more information.