RAPP HAPPENINGS

Event listings must reach us (preferably by email to events@rappnews.com) by Monday at noon for Thursday’s paper; an actual street address and a phone number we can publish are also necessary. Please limit listings to 60 words. Many more events are listed on our website at RappNews.com/events.

Friday, Feb. 22

Metal screen sculpture lec

ture: Artist Janet Brome gives a show-and-tell at 7 p.m. at Middle Street Gallery as part of Sperryville’s Fourth Friday event. The talk details how she makes her sculptures out of metal screens.

Saturday, Feb. 23

Relay for Life breakfast: The Relay for Life benefit breakfast, sponsored by the Willis Chapel United Methodist Church, is 7 to 10:30 a.m. at the Reager School (1798 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Huntly). The cost is $6 for adults ($3 for children 12 and younger). For more information, call 540631-6103.

Little Fork Episcopal Church program: A program celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and recommitment to reconciliation is 3 to 5 p.m. at Little Fork Episcopal Church (16461 Oak Shade Rd., Rixeyville). For more information, call 540-937-4306, e-mail secretary@littleforkchurch.net or visit littleforkchurch.net.

Humane Society benefit: Live music, dinner, karaoke and more from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Tuscany Hall (4155 Main St., Culpeper, on the corner of Scanlon and Main). Includes Italian buffet, silent auction and a $500 giveaway. Reservations ($40 person) required in advance. Proceeds benefit the programs of the Humane Society of Culpeper. For more information, call 540-727-7554, email info@adoptculpeperpets.org or visit adoptculpeperpets.org.

Sunday, Feb. 24

Jazz musicians at Theatre: Jazz musicians Chuck Redd (drums and vibes), Ken Peplowski (clarinet and saxophone) and Tommy Cecil (bass) return to the Theatre at 3 p.m. to play “American Jazz Classics.” Tickets are $25 ($10 ages 17 and younger). To make reservations, call 540-6751253 or email TheatreVa@aol.com.

Black History program: The 36th annual Black History Program is 4 p.m. at the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center (15044 Ryland Chapel Rd., Rixeyville). Tickets are $5 per person ($1 student tickets at the door only). A portion of the proceeds support the Unified Scholarship of the Wayland Blue Ridge Association. For more information, contact Nan Butler Roberts (540-661-2013 or nb_roberts@msn.com) or Tracy Slaughter (540-727-9980).

Saturday, March 2

Sunday, March 3

Gray Ghost tasting: Gray Ghost’s annual tasting is 11 to 4 both days. Taste developing chardonnay, merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon wines directly from the barrels and experience the art of blending. Cost is $15 per person; Gray Ghost signature glass and light hors d’ouevres included. For more information, call 540-937-4869.

Saturday, March 2

Point-to-Point races: The Thornton Hill Fort Valley Hounds Point-to-Point races start at 12:30 at the Thornton Hill Racecourse in Sperryville and promise a full day of timber, hurdle and flat racing at one of Virginia’s most beautiful courses. For more information and reserved parking, call 540-9878338. (General-admission parking also available.)

Thursday, March 7

Hospice Grief Support: Hospice of the Rapidan hosts a free, weekly grief support group from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays through March 28, at the Warrenton-Fauquier County Visitors Center (33 N. Calhoun Street). Registration is appreciated, but not required. For more information, contact Craig Wilt at 540-825-4840 or cwilt@hotr.org.

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atre@yahoo.com with “Improv” in the subject line. Space is limited; early registration is encouraged.

Saturday, March 9

Edible garden presentation: Jonathan Bates, contributing author of “Paradise Lot,” is speaking about his 10-year-old edible forest garden from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library in Washington. Come learn about some of the hundreds of edible and useful plants that fill his abundant paradise. For more information, call 540-675-9987.

Sunday, March 10

A Charlie Byrd tribute begins at 3 p.m. at the Theatre, featuring Chuck Redd (drums, vibes), Nate Najar (guitar) and Tommy Cecil (bass). Tickets for the concert are $25 for adults ($10 ages 18 and younger). Reservations are recommended. To make reservations, call 540-675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com.

Saturday, March 16

Leprechaun Launch 5K

obstacle race: Come out to Hoover Ridge Athletic Fields (1110 Fairgrounds Rd., Madison) and tackle the Leprechaun Launch 5K Obstacle Race. Cost is $25 if registered before Feb. 17 ($30 after). The race begins at 9 a.m. (on-site registration and check in between 7:45 and 8:45). There is a children’s obstacle course and more fun for ages 4-10 at 9:30 a.m. Contact Valerie Miller at 540-7186531 or visit mpsplayground.com for registration information.

Horse mini-camp: Bring your horse or pony and join the Casanova-Warrenton Pony Club (CWPC) in a skill-building minicamp, from 9 to 3 at the Great Meadows Polo Arena (5089 Old Tavern Rd.). Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. A $35 donation per rider is requested. For more information and to register, call 540-338-4634.

RAWL spay/neuter: RAWL offers simple and affordable spay/neuter services to Rappahannock and neighboring county dogs and cats (fees range from $50 to $100). Register by March 16 for the next trip. For more information, call 540-937-3336, 540-937-3283 or visit rawldogs.org.

Antiques appraisal/bakery boutique: The fifth annual antiques appraisal and bakery boutique is 10 to 2 p.m. at Copper Fox Antiques (7 River Lane, Sperryville). Come have your antique treasures appraised while enjoying baked goods and bidding on silent auction items. Fees are $10 per item (three for $25). Contact the Rappahannock Historical Society for more information, at 540-6751163 or rapphistsoc@comcast.net.

Mask-making workshop: Twoday mask-making workshop with Peggy Schadler, founder and director of 1000 Faces Mask Theatre from 1 to 4 p.m. in Sperryville. In the first session, sculpt a clay image and cover it with paper mache; in the second (March 23), paint and decorate the mask. Cost is $100 and includes all supplies. Reserve by emailing raactheatre@yahoo.com.

Smithsonian at Little Washington: The Smithsonian Chamber players – Kenneth Slowik (piano and cello) and the Aeolus Quartet – present their third concert at 8 p.m. at the Theatre. Tickets are $25 for adults ($10 ages 18 and younger). To make reservations, call 540-675-1253 or email TheatreVa@aol.com.

Sunday, March 24

Easter Pageant: Culpeper United Methodist Church’s Easter pageant, “He’s Alive” is 8, 11 and 7 p.m. at the church (1233 Oaklawn Drive). Admission is free. Childcare provided. For more information, call 540-825-0764 or visit culpeperumc.org.

Saturday, April 20

Sunday, April 21

Trinity Festival: Trinity Episcopal Church’s third annual festival is 10 to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Arts, crafts and books available both days. Saturday features a cookout and auction in the evening. Sunday features brunch at noon, local music in the Sanctuary and Ronald Stolk, the world-renowned organist. For more information, call 540-6753442 or visit facebook.com/TrinityFestival.

Saturday, April 20

Fodderstack 10K: The 35th annual race from Flint Hill to the courthouse in Washington along Fodderstack Road starts at 9 a.m. at the old packing shed on U.S. 522 (registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Flint Hill fire hall). Pre-register for $25 ($20 each for participating families of three or more) by mail or online by April 15; details at fodderstack10k.com. Race day fee is $30 (by 8:30 a.m. at the fire hall). Call Jean Lillard at 540-675-3670 or John McCarthy at 540-675-5330 for more information.