SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
➜ GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY:
The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter Sons of the American Revolution, a patriotic, historical and educational society, will be celebrating George Washington’s Birthday at 3 p.m. The minutemen will honor the 1st president with color guard, wreath laying and reading of his farewell address. The event will be held at Culpeper Masonic Cemetery N. Main St.. Contact Charles Jameson 540-2229603 or email ccj1947@gmail.com
➜ FLATWOOD FASHION SHOW:
Old clothes can create new and fashionable looks at 4 p.m. at the RAAC Community Theater, Washington. The event will showcase new outlooks on old outfits, with all clothes coming from the dump or donations. Sustainable fashion doesn't get more local than that. For more information, please contact roxiepea@gmail.com
➜ AN EVENING WITH JACOB JOHNSON:
To watch Jacob Johnson play guitar is to watch someone do what he was born to do. Johnson glides up and down the fretboard with total confidence in a way that reminds one of Leo Kottke, barely looking at the instrument as he weaves delicate, dazzling melody lines with the occasional percussive thump on the strings. His sense of melody is as strong as his virtuosic playing, and his songwriting reveals a modestly bemused look at the world. Little Washington Theatre, Washington, at 8 p.m. For tickets ($25), go to littlewashingtontheatre.com
➜ MASQUERADE BALL:
The annual Friends of SAFE Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball will be held at The Culpeper Center, 137 S. Main Street in Culpeper, from 7 to 11 p.m., featuring music, live silent auction, and culinary delights from the area’s best chefs. Proceeds will help fund the continuing renovation and operation of a second shelter that was recently donated to SAFE, as well as help to support other ongoing programs. Founded 39 years ago, SAFE provides programs and safe shelter for men, women, and children who are victims of domestic and sexual abuse in Rappahannock, Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison and Orange counties.
➜ BLUEBIRD BOXES:
Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority (RCRFA) will install Bluebird boxes for the Bluebird Trail from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Rappahannock County Park. Kid friendly (with accompanying adults). Supplies and tools will be provided.