MEETINGS & NOTICES
➤ The RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS meets Monday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m., at the county courthouse.
➤ BEL CANTO VOCAL ENSEMBLE, a group of 15 singers that recently performed at the Washington Theatre, is beginning rehearsals in October for its next concert. Its members are drawn from the surrounding counties and meet in Madison at the Piedmont Episcopal Church on Tuesday nights from 7-9 p.m. If you are interested in joining this group please come to the rehearsal on October 10. For the first part of rehearsal, auditionees will rehearse with current choir members. Toward the end of the time period, singers will audition one-on-one with the director. Auditions will consist of pitch-matching, a range check and a few vocal exercises. For more information, call 434-962-5885.
➤ The RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY DEMOCRATS will be holding their annual roadside litter pickup and party on Saturday, Oct. 7. More volunteers are needed to help with this worthwhile project. The volunteers will meet at the Rappahannock County Library at 10 a.m. Vests and bags will be distributed and instructions given. The pickup will happen rain or shine. The volunteers will re-assemble at noon at the library for coffee and lunch. For more information please contact Jed Duvall at 540-5229912. Please help out if you can.
➤ Join us for a Sunday afternoon PUBLIC FORUM on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall with the Rappahannock News, Foothills Forum, Aging Together and Rapp at Home to discuss and assess the findings of “A Troubling Diagnosis,” the recent three-part explanatory journalism series published in The News. Researcher/reporter Randy Rieland, your neighbors and the partnering nonprofits will open up this effort to give every voice a seat at the table. Local officials, experts and residents quoted in the series have been invited.
➤ RAPPAHANNOCK RAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES meets on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 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, ext. 3146.
➤ 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 540-675-5370.
➤ 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. 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.
➤ CULPEPER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION is taking registrations for fall classes. Preschool: Art Jam: Making Marks, Dance and Prance, Pony Riding, Together Time. Ages 6 and up: Art Jam, Modern Art History, Little Tigers Karate, Recreation Gym, beginning Horseback Riding. Ages 14 to adult: Basic French, Creative Writing, Strength and Flex, Hot Hula, Toning, Zumba. Ages 16 to adult: Tai Chi, and many more. For details and to register visit www.CulpeperRecreation.com or call 540-727-3412.