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 a 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. Little Washington Theatre, Washington. Tickets at littlewashingtontheatre.com ◆ See story, facing page
➜ 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.
➜ SHRIMP AND OYSTER DINNER:
Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Inc. is having its shrimp and oyster dinner — all you can eat — from 4 to 7 p.m. at the station. Cost is $40 for adults with advance tickets, $50 for adults at the door, $20 for children (4-12 years old), $10 for children (4-12 years old) eating dogs. Free for children 3 and under. For advance tickets or more information, call Bonnie Bower at 540-937-5101, Shelia Walter at 540-937-4357 and Connie Compton 540-522-5411. Bake sale and 50-50 raffle.
➜ RAPPAHANNOCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
on Gay Street is hosting “African Americans and the Vote,” a new traveling exhibit developed by the Carver 4-County Museum. Rappahannock Historical Society will be open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday this week and next for folks to visit and experience the exhibit. They will also be open on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m., for a book signing for Lillian Aylor's book, "I'll Get It Done." They will also be open on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The display lasts through February. It will be featured at historic Scrabble School March 27-28.