MEETINGS & NOTICES
➤ The RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE (RCDC) meets on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. at the Washington Town Hall, 485 Gay Street, Washington. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. All are welcome.
➤ The WASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL meets on Monday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Highlights from the agenda include a possible appointment to the Planning Commission, a Town office space review, consideration of OSHA items to be completed at the Wastewater and Water Treatment Plants, a response to Planned Urban Development Ordinance concerns, a streetlight update, a Post Office update, and a review of the appointment process for Town representative to the Rapidan Rappahannock Regional Commission.
➤ The ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD of the Town of Washington meets on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall to consider an application by the Trinity Church to install a railing at the corner of 379 Gay Street.
➤ Calling all Rappahannock artists, artisans and organizations! This is a reminder that March 15 is the DEADLINE for applying for a Claudia Mitchell Arts Fund grant. Guidelines, eligibility requirements and application form for 2019 grants are available on RAAC’s website raac.org. Since 2012, RAAC has awarded $209,000 to 56 Rappahannock artists and organizations — inspiring art and building community.
➤ Virginia Cooperative Extension and Commit to Be Fit are recruiting sedentary men and women to be part of a STRENGTH-TRAINING PROGRAM to improve health. LIFT (Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together) is an 8-week program that promotes balance and flexibility with the goal of improving functional fitness and independent living skills in older adults. Classes will be held March 12 to May 2 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 9 a.m to 10 a.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Class is limited to 15 participants. The cost is free. Registration deadline is Feb. 19. To register, contact the Rappahannock Extension Office at 540-675-3619 or Becky Gartner at 540-727-3435 ext. 344 or rebes13@vt.edu
➤ Windmore Foundation for the Arts is offering two SCHOLARSHIPS for graduating students who will be majoring in college in the fine arts. This includes visual art, music, literary arts, theater, and dance. The scholarships are given in honor of Dorothy Skelton and Millie Lane. Applications have been sent to the high school and homeschooling groups in Rappahannock. Visit windmorefoundation.org for more information or a copy of the application. Call 540-5474333 with questions. Completed applications must be received by April 1 to be considered.
➤ Rappahannock County Soccer Association (RCSA) REGISTRATION is open for Spring 2019! We offer programs for girls and boys born years 2005-2014. Registration for U8 and up closes Feb. 25; registration for U6 (born 2013-14) closes March 25. Visit rappsoccer.com for more information and registration, email us at rcsasoccer@gmail.com.
➤ Classes in beginning FLORAL DESIGN, sponsored by the Rappahannock County Garden Club, will be held for four consecutive Wednesdays in February, beginning Feb 6. Taught by floral designer and instructor Linda Taylor, classes will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Washington, at 11 a.m. The cost is $30 for 4 classes or $10 per class. For more details and/ or to register, contact Anne Nenninger at 540-675-1101 or by email at lvmybks@gmail. com by Saturday, Feb. 2.