Early Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day 2020 early! Join the Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority, friends, and volunteers this Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Rappahannock County Park in Washington to plant native Virginia Bluebells — Mertensia virginica — along the Rush River Trail.

This is an approved Old

Rag Master Naturalist and Rappahannock-Fauquier Master Gardener project. Children are welcome with an adult. Come and check out the new Bluebird Trail in the park!

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

➜ TECH PETTING ZOO: Maker Space & Tech Petting Zoo at Culpeper County Library from 3 to 5 p.m. The library is hosting a community event to test and try hands-on learning products the library is considering for future child and adult programs and events. Items to be showcased will include STEM/STEAM and maker space items suitable for all ages. The public is encouraged to come and play with the products. No registration is required. For more information, please contact Andrew DeNicola at 540-825-8691 or adenicola@cclva.org

➜ IMPROV WORKSHOP AND

PERFORMANCE presented by RAAC Community Theatre, led by members of Charlottesville-based Playback Theatre improv troupe. In Playback, actors and musicians bring to the stage true stories and story fragments that come from the audience. The troupe will perform in the evening. The Playback technique is fun and easy to learn. The workshop is open for teens and adults. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own snacks, water, and lunch. Workshop is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $25. Performance at 7:30 p.m., $5. To be held at RAAC Theatre, 310 Gay St, Washington. To register for the workshop or get more information, contact Patty Hardee at pahardee@ gmail.com or 540-675-2506.

➜ PLANT FLOWERS: Join the Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority (RCRFA), friends and volunteers from 9 a.m. to noon at the Rappahannock County Park, Washington. Come and help plant Native Virginia Bluebells along the Rush River Trail. Children are welcome with an adult. An approved Old Rag Master Naturalist and RappahannockFauquier Master Gardener project.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10

➜ BOOK CLUB: The RAPP Book Club will meet at 2:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. This month’s month's selection and discussion is "The Body" by Bill Bryson. New members are always welcome!

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

➜ RAAC’S ‘CREATIVE TO CREATIVE’:

A new addition to RAAC's Second Friday series is an evening featuring a spontaneous interview exchange between two people who create as a profession with a focus on all aspects of the creative process. Wendy Rieger, NBC4 anchor, will introduce actress Betsy Brantley and painter Ruthie Windsor-Mann. Betsy and Ruthie are Southern, so think “Designing Women” without the decorating advice. Little Washington Theatre at 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

➜ SHAMROCK SHUFFLE: The Blue Ridge Chorale presents the 3rd annual Shamrock Shuffle at 17044 Verdun Adventure Bound, starting at 9 a.m. Walkers, Joggers and Runners of all ages and paces are welcome! Prizes for Costume Contest and Medals for all Finishers! Register online at http:// www.brcsings.com. $20 Early Bird Special through March 13, $35 day of event (cash only). Registration and Check in table opens at 8 a.m. on the day of the event.

➜ NATURE EXPLORATION SERIES:

Magnificent Trees of Montpelier from 10 a.m. to noon. This walking tour will take you around the property to visit many of these old giants. We will learn how to determine the height and width of these specimens. Register online at www.montpelier.org/events. $10/ person. If inclement weather call 540672-2728.

➜ RAPPAHANNOCK SPRING

BREAK: This first annual event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the

Washington School. Music by The Duskwhales from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fabulous food, local libations, must be 21. Cost for tickets $25, contact Camille Racer 540-4238469.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

➜ PUPPET SHOW: GoodLife TheaterJoe Pipik will perform at the Child Care and Learning Center his Back Pack Puppet show from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. “The 5 Fabulous Senses/ Dinosaur Show” for preschoolers. This program was made possible by a grant from RAAC’s Claudia Mitchell Arts Fund. Public invited. Please RSVP at 675-3237 or rappcclc@ gmail.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 26

➜ DIVERSITY TRAINING: “More than Posters and Books” facilitated by Amudha Mahendiran, smart beginnings and Virginia quality consultant at the Child Care and Learning Center from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This training will help teachers in Early Childhood and Elementary settings navigate racial, cultural, ethnic and language diversity. Please register at: https://diversitytrainingatcclc.eventbrite.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

➜ HERO’S BRIDGE 5K: Join Hero’s Bridge in Remington for a unique 5K race to show our appreciation for our Vietnam Veterans. Runners will register at Flatbeds and Tailfins, located at 300 East Main Street, starting at 8:30 a.m. The race proceeds through Thunder Alley, a corridor of motorcycles. To register, visit www.herosbridge.org

➜ VFMA ARTMOBILE COMES

TO RAPP: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is making a rare stop in Rappahannock County at Haley Fine Art in Sperryville from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and your wonderful children are invited. One of the finest art collections in the nation will be right in downtown Sperryville — for just a few hours.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

➜ JAZZ AT THE THEATRE: Now that internationally known D.C.-area jazz pianist Bill Harris has added singing to his musical repertoire, he is able to bring sophisticated harmonies, seductive phrasing and warm interpretations to the melodies and lyrics of the Great American Songbook and many jazz standards. Much of his vocal inspiration comes from Frank Sinatra, Shirley Horn, Nat “King” Cole and the enduring Tony Bennett, among others. Little Washington Theatre, Washington, at 8 p.m. For tickets ($25), go to littlewashingtontheatre.com

➜ BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER:

Breakfast fundraiser to benefit the Rappahannock Senior Center at the Senior Center from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Music by Richard Brady, door prizes given away throughout the morning. Strictly donation basis. For more information, call 540-9873638.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

➜ RECYCLING PIRATES SHOW:

GoodLife Theater-Joe Pipik will perform at the Child Care and Learning Center his “Recycling Pirates Show” for preschoolers from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This program was made possible by a grant from RAAC’s Claudia Mitchell Arts Fund. Public invited. Please RSVP at 6753237 or rappcclc@gmail.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

➜ FODDERSTACK 10K: Hosted in these foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the tradition of the 42nd Annual Fodderstack 10K race continues in Rappahannock County. The Fodderstack 10K course follows the hills and valleys between Flint Hill and Washington. The race begins at 9 a.m. To register or for more information visit: www. fodderstack10K.com

➜ SPERRYVILLE COMMUNITY

CLEAN-UP: The Sperryville Community Clean-Up is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers will gather at the Headmaster's Pub parking lot in Sperryville to pitch in and improve our environment. In addition to litter and trash pick-up along our local roads and rivers, we are expanding this third annual clean-up to make some permanent change by planting flowering trees to support climate change, watershed protection, wildlife preservation, and community pride. For updates on volunteering for the Community or SperryFest, please sign-up at www.SperryFest.org/ volunteer-signup-page.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

➜ SPERRYFEST: The Sperryville Community Alliance is proud to announce both SperryFest 2020 and the Annual Great Rubber Duck Race Down the Mighty Thornton River. The running of the Duck Race will occur at 3:30 pm this year. Duck raffle tickets will be available from Sperryville business starting March 21 for $10/each. This communityoriented, family-friendly event will again coincide with a local favorite Waterpenny Farm Annual Spring Plant Sale scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. SperryFest 2020 street fair will bring local and regional artisans, food vendors, Rappahannock County wineries/cideries/breweries, musical acts as well as family and kids activities to Sperryville's Historic Main Street. Check for more details and updates at www.SperryFest. org/sperryfest. Applications for artisan, food, and beverage vendors are being accepted now and can be downloaded at www.SperryFest. org/sperryfest. The Alliance is still accepting sponsors, more information at www.SperryFest.org/ sponsorship

➜ SPRING BAZAAR: Jeffersonton United Methodist Church will be having a Spring Bazaar from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. featuring yard sale items, crafts, baked goods and plants at the Jeffersonton Community Center. Proceeds to go towards the center and the church. Tables for rent available inside for $20 and outdoor spaces for rent for $10. Contact Ann at 540-522-9466 or Vicki at 540812-4114 to reserve a spot.

➜ COMMUNITY SQUARE DANCE: Rapp at Home and RAAC are hosting a community square dance from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. at the Sperryville Fire Hall, 11871 Lee Highway. For more information, email info@rappathome. org or call 540-937-4663.