MEETINGS & NOTICES
➤ Mountain Adventures camp (swimming, rock climbing, hiking, nature studies, games, crafts and outdoor activities) offers four spots: The Day Camp (ages 5-8) is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26-30. Day Camp/One Overnight Camping Trip (ages 8-10) is July 10 to July 14. Day Camp/Beginner Backpacking Camp (ages 10-13) is July 17 to
21. Geared toward the “inbetweeners,” features hiking, swimming, wildlife and plant identification, survival skills and backcountry living skills. Backpacking Camp (ages 14-17) from July 30 to Aug. 4. Includes backpacking trip planning and packing, navigation skills, back-country living skills, and group problem solving. View full details and registration forms for Mountain Adventures camps at mountainadventuresva.com or email mountainadventures@gmail.com.
➤ Foothills Forum meets Thursday, June 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the 4-H Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Tula's Building, Washington. The meeting is open to the public. For more information call 540675-1207.
➤ Board of Supervisors special meeting, year end invoices on Thursday, June 29, at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. Both meetings held at the Rappahannock County Courthouse, 250 Gay Street, Washington.
➤ The Rappahannock County School Board will hold a special called meeting on June 30 at 8 a.m for EOY closeout meeting. This meeting will be held at the School Board office in the conference room.
➤ Vanessa’s Summer Craft Camp (for ages 6-9) is 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to July 10-14 and July 17-21 at Hearthstone School, 11576 Lee Highway, Sperryville. All camp materials and a healthy snack will be provided. Cost: $175 per week. A $25 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. No refunds after the first full day of camp. For a registration form contact Vanessa at 540-560-4685 or email: vanessacraftcamp@gmail.com
➤ Virginia Cooperative Extension Rappahannock Unit invites local winery owners and operators to the 2017 Seasonal Vineyard Meetings. These meetings are held seasonally to discuss different issues and topics regarding grape growing and wineries for the season. Specialists, growers, and others will be there to discuss all the happenings and new findings in the field. The next meeting will be held at Phillip Carter Winery in Hume, July 26 at 10 a.m. Specialists will be discussing viticulture and pest management for the season.
➤ Hearthstone School’s Summer Camp (for ages 3-12) is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 24-28 and July 31 to Aug. 4 at the school. This camp includes storytelling, watercolor painting, beeswax sculpture, candle making, rhythmic movement and dance, water play, cooperative games, felting, basketry, beadwork, paper making, drumming, baking, art from nature and nature walks. View full details and registration forms for upcoming camps at http:// www.hearthstoneschool.org/ camps.htm. Or call 540-9879212 for questions.
➤ Commit to Be Fit is a school-sponsored, grantfunded program that offers weekly exercise classes and wellness workshops for the Rappahannock County community. Through the generosity of the PATH Foundation, Commit to
Be Fit was created to help promote healthier lifestyles for students, staff, and county residents/employees. All classes, workshops, and events are free of charge, open to the public, and held at the Rappahannock County Public Schools. For information on upcoming events, contact Holly Jenkins, Wellness Integration Specialist, at hjenkins@rappahannockschools.us.