MEETINGS & NOTICES
The Rappahannock County Water & Sewer Authority (RCWSA) board meets March 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County courthouse on the second floor.
The Washington Town Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 14, at 7 p.m. Highlights from the agenda include a report from Debbie Keyser, Deputy County Administrator, on tourism in Rappahannock County; a continued discussion of the marketing and sale of the Avon Hall property with possible adoption and resolutions relating to the discussion; announcement of an ARB vacancy; and consideration of possible Wastewater Treatment Plant repairs. Council may enter into closed session to discuss and consider the disposition of publicly held property, namely all or a portion of the Avon Hall property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position and negotiating strategy of the Town Council; and further in accordance for consultation with the town attorney regarding a specific legal matter, namely contract matters relating to Avon Hall, requiring the provision of legal advice by the town attorney.
The Rappahannock County School Board and Board of Supervisors will hold a joint budget work session on March 15 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
All children who will be five years old by Sept. 30 may enter kindergarten this August. Formal registration for new kindergartners will be held at Rappahannock County Elementary School on Tuesday, April 12, Wednesday, April 13, Thursday, April 14, and Friday, April 15. The hours are 8:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m., and 1 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. by appointment only. Please call the Elementary School Office at 540-227-0200 to schedule an appointment.
The NAACP Culpeper Branch meets on Thursday, March 17, at 7 p.m., at the Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Center Culpeper. For more information, call 540-727-1305.
Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services transportation will not operate on Friday, March 11 in observance of a staff InService Training.
Aging Together and Golden Rule Builders have partnered together to host an “Aging in Place” discussion on March 15, at 1 p.m. in the Sycamore room at Fauquier Hospital. This free event will discuss the concepts of aging in place. Join us to learn affordable and practical ways to ensure that your home is ready for you to Age in Place. All are welcome to attend. For more information contact Dianna Banks at 540-829-6405 or dbanks@agingtogether.org
Beulah Baptist Church free conference call Bible Study, every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please dial in with renowned teacher Dr. Kenneth Pitts. Conference call-in number 302-202-1118; access code 862090. Studying the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Dr. Pitts is the pastor of Beulah Baptist Church located at 9297 Eggbornsville Road, Rixeyville. For more information, call 540937-5563 or email bbc9297@ gmail.com
Virginia Cooperative Extension offers a 8-week LIFT program beginning April 4 through May 25, Mondays and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on improving your health at the Washington School, 603 Mt. Salem Ave., Washington. The program promotes balance and flexibility with the goal of improving functional fitness and independent living in older adults. To register, contact the Rappahannock Extension office at 540-675-3619. Cost is $5 for the entire program. Cosponsored by Rapp at Home. For more information, contact Becky Sheffield at rebes13@ vt.edu or call 540-727-3435 est. 344.