MEETINGS & NOTICES
➤ LEE-JACKSON DAY: All Rappahannock County government offices will be closed in observance of Lee-Jackson Day on Friday, Jan. 18. and Monday, Jan. 21. Rappahannock public schools and banks will be closed Monday, Jan. 21.
➤ The RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY (RCWSA) meets at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Town Hall, Washington.
➤ RAPPAHANNOCK RAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES transportation will not operate on Friday, Jan. 18, and Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Lee-Jackson Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
➤ The RAPPAHANNOCK ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE (RAWL) will hold its annual meeting at the Rappahannock County Library, 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 28, in the Jamieson Room. This meeting is open to the public, and topics of discussion will include a summary of 2018 activity and achievements, as well as goals for RAWL in 2019. RAWL members will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed slate of Directors for 2019. Shelter number: 540-9373336. Email: inforawldogs@gmail.com. Website: www. RAWLdogs.org
➤ REGISTER FOR SUMMER ACTIVITIES: The 2019 Rappahannock County Summer Programs’ Registration Fair will be held Friday, Feb. 1, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School’s Auxiliary Gym (behind the school). Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Those who are unable to register in person are encouraged to have someone submit their registrations on their behalf. Should you have any questions, call 540-6753619. Different organizations will have booths for you to gather information about and register for their summer offerings.
➤ RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY SOCCER ASSOCIATION (RCSA) registration is open for Spring 2019! We offer programs for girls and boys born years 2005-2014. Early registration discount runs through Feb. 4. Registration for U8 and up closes Feb. 25; registration for U6 (born 2013-14) closes March 25. Visit www.rappsoccer.com for more information and registration, email us at rcsasoccer@gmail.com.
➤ NORTHERN PIEDMONT BEEKEEPERS ASSN (NPBA) hosts a seven-week session for those interested in becoming beekeepers. Classes begin Feb. 5, and continue from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Verdun Adventure Bound in Rixeyville. Class “Meet-and-Greet” is 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 3. Texts, handouts and a one-year membership in NPBA are included in the course fee of $100 per person or family. Pre-registration required. Class size is limited. Contact Karen Hunt at kahu9@ juno.com or 540-937-479.
➤ Meet and greet the FOSTER PARENT TASKFORCE OF RAPPAHANNOCK: Explore foster parenting, hosted by Rappahannock Social Services. Meet with foster parents and staff. Ask questions and get honest answers about foster care. The event takes place Feb. 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall, 485 Gay Street, Washington. For more information, call 540-675-3313.
➤ Classes in beginning floral design, sponsored by the RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY GARDEN CLUB, will be held for four consecutive Wednesdays in February, beginning Wednesday, Feb 6. Classes will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Washington, at 11 am. Participants will bring their own materials. The cost is $30 for 4 classes or $10 per class. For more details and/ or to register, contact Anne Nenninger at 540-675-1101 or by email at lvmybks@gmail.com by Saturday Feb 2.