EVENTS
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. 16
➤ BOOK SIGNING: Artist and poet Tanya Richey will be signing and discussing her books at the Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill from 4 to 8 p.m. The "Spirit of Japan" books capture the artist's journey living in the country. See The Rapp, Page A2
➤ BEL CANTO MUSIC: Bel Canto Vocal Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 143 West Main St., Orange. There is no admission, but donations are welcome. Snow day will be Friday, Feb. 23. For more information, call Lauren Estes at 434-962-5885.
SATURDAY, FEB. 17
➤ EAT ALL YOU CAN BREAKFAST: Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue will be having their Eat All You Can Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at their station. Adults and kids 11 and older $10, kids 10 and under eat FREE. Questions call 540-675-3615 and speak with one of their members.
➤ AMISSVILLE BREAKFAST: Amissville United Methodist Men will serve breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Donations are accepted, and all proceeds are used in service to others. For more information call Reg at 540-987-9001.
SUNDAY, FEB. 18
➤ BEL CANTO MUSIC: The ensemble will perform at 4 p.m. at Piedmont Episcopal Church, 214 Church St., Madison. There is no admission charge, but donations are welcome. Snow date will be Sunday, Feb. 25. For more information, call Lauren Estes at 434-962-5885.
MONDAY, FEB. 19
➤ WCDS OPEN HOUSE: Join Wakefield Country Day School, in Huntly, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for their Open House on Presidents’ Day for special tours and light refreshments as you learn more about our outstanding Preschool-12 college preparatory program. For more information, please visit wcdsva.org or call Lisa Cieplak at 540-635-8555, ext. 227.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21
➤ FREE CLINIC: It will be held at the Rappahannock County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. Registration is 5 to 6 p.m. For more information, call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540347-0394.
SATURDAY, FEB. 24
➤ RELAY FOR LIFE BREAKFAST: Old-Fashioned Country Breakfast and Bake Sale is 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville. Donations $6 adult and $3 children 10 and under, to benefit the Rappahannock Relay For Life/ Dahlia Lane Team Hope. For more information, call Cindy Sanders 540-675-3636 or Mary Bywaters 540-675-1566.
➤ AVFR SHRIMP & OYSTER DINNER: Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue will be having a shrimp and oyster dinner from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Adults are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. $20 for children 4-12 years old for Seafood. $10 for Children 4-12 years old for Hot Dogs. Free for children 3 and under. Soft Drinks are included, and we will also be serving Oyster Stew, Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw, and Hot Dogs. There will be a Bake Sale, and a 50/50 raffle. For tickets, please contact Connie Compton at 540-522-5411 or Bonnie Bowers at Warrenton Auto Service or you can buy tickets at the door.
SUNDAY, FEB. 25
➤ FOOTHILLS FORUM COMMUNITY FORUM: Reporter Randy Rieland and others involved in the Rappahannock News-Foothills series on rural transportation challenges will be discussing the issue with residents and community leaders at 2 p.m. at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville. More details in next week’s newspaper
➤ 41ST ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM: You’re invited to “1917-2017: A century of Black History, Life and Culture; a brief look at the legacy we are leaving,” sponsored by the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association Women’s Auxiliary, at 3 p.m. at the Wayland Blue Ridge Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Rd., Rixeyville. Music provided by Rev. Dr. Harrison Williams and Shiloh Baptist Men’s Chorus of Stanardsville. Tickets are available in advance at $5/adults by email: nb_roberts@msn.com; phone 540-661-2013. On the day of the program, tickets are $7/ adults. Student tickets are $1/student in advance or at the door. Proceeds from this event support Home and Foreign Missions and student scholarships. We look forward to seeing and greeting you on that day. Reminder to member Missions Societies, ticket reports are due Feb. 15. The Women’s Auxiliary President is Mrs. Charlotte Johnson, contact phone: 540-987-3340.
FRIDAY, MARCH 2
➤ FIRST FRIDAY AT THE MOVIES: “Victoria and Abdul” at 7 p.m. at Little Washington Theatre, 291 Gay St., Washington. Abdul Karim arrives from India to participate in Queen Victoria's golden jubilee. The young clerk is surprised to find favor with the queen herself. As their friendship deepens, the queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes, joyfully reclaiming her humanity. Popcorn, candy, water available for purchase. Cost $6.
SATURDAY, MARCH 3
➤ MAGIC AT THE THEATRE: The highly rated comedy and magic show, The Magic Duel, is coming to the Little Washington Theatre with an 8 p.m. performance. With audience involvement providing plenty of improvisational detours, the show features loads of comedy and mind-boggling magic done right before the audience’s eyes. No insult is too snarky, no trick is too sneaky, no pandering is too ridiculous — this is magic and comedy for grown ups, not kids, and is recommended for those over 15 years old. The theatre is located at 291 Gay St., and tickets ($25) are available by calling 540-675-1253 or at www. littlewashingtontheatre.com
SATURDAY, MARCH 10
➤ HAM AND OYSTER DINNER: Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue will be having its All You Can Eat Ham and Oyster dinner from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the station. Cost for adults $30, kids ages 4-10 $15, 3 and under are free. All proceeds will be used to fund daily operations. For more information, call 540-6753615 and speak with one of the members.
SATURDAY, MARCH 31
➤ EASTER EGG HUNT: Neiswanger Foundation at High Meadow Farm, Flint Hill, is having a Easter Egg hunt for all ages at 12 p.m. Open to the public, event is free. There will be carriage rides available. Please RSVP. For more information, call Amy at 850-712-4710 or email amy@ neiswanger.net