What’s Happening

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION:

On Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Spiritual Care Support Ministries opens up to the community to provide fellowship, encouragement, and hope through conversation with others. We invite you to come for a cup of coffee, tea, light refreshments and a place to sit and chat. Please visit www.scsm.tv or call 540-3495814 for more information. Free. 3RD THURSDAY CONCERT: Join us in historic downtown Culpeper directly in front of the Depot for the kick-off concert of the 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., brought to you by Culpeper Renaissance. The cost is free. Bring your family and your friends at the depot for four evenings of fun, food, and great music. The festivities continue on June 20, with The Entertainers, known across the Carolinas for being at the forefront of classic beach music with their soulful sounds. Advance tickets are available for $5 per concert or a discount season ticket may be purchased for $15. Available at the following locations: Pepperberries located at 102 East Davis Street, Museum of Culpeper History at 113 South Commerce Street, and Oak View National Bank, 450 James Madison Highway. General admission the day of the event is $7 at the gate for those 21 and over. Kids are free.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 — SUNDAY, JUNE 23

WORK DAY IN THE PARK: Bring your own heavy duty gloves, clippers and loppers to Rappahannock County Park, 7 Park Lane, from 9 a.m to noon. ARRL Field Day: It’s the most popular amateur radio on-the-air event in the US and Canada. On this fourth weekend of June, more than 35,000 amateur radio operators gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate for 24 continuous hours, from remote locations without commercial power, as might be the case in a real emergency. This year members of the Culpeper Amateur Radio Association (CARA) will be on the air from 2 p.m. Saturday until noon Sunday at Lenn Park in Culpeper. Lenn Park's new address is 19206 Edwin Way (off Stevensburg Road). We hope you will come out and join us for Field Day; after all, it's your turn to get on the air!

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

UUBRIDGE SERVICE: Unitarian Universalists of the Blue Ridge services at Hearthstone School, 11576 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, at 10:30 a.m. presents “Slavery: A Legacy that Lingers” with Madlyn Bynum. Race is a myth—a social construct without biological meaning—but it was necessary for establishing and maintaining the institution of slavery. Author, Ta-Nehisi Coates, author of “Between the World and Me,” asserts that the history of this country is the story of people who consider themselves to be members of the white “race,” exercising control over the bodies of those whom they consider to be members of the black “race.” A friend relates a wellintentioned experience that later led him to regard himself as complicit with this bitter legacy. All are welcome. For more information, email Ellen Adams adamsell@gmail.com

FORGOTTEN PATRIOTS: The Carver 4 County Museum will host Charles Jameson, Culpeper Minutemen and graduate of GWCRHS’ Class of 1965, as he talks on “The Forgotten Patriots African Americans and American Indians in the Revolutionary War.” The talk will be in the Carver 4 County Museum at 3 p.m. The museum is located at 9432 James Madison Hwy., Rapidan. All are welcome.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27 AMISSVILLE FIREMEN’S PARADE DEMOCRATIC FLOAT:

March with the Rappahannock Democrats and candidates Laura Galante and April Moore! The first 25 marchers will have dinner on us! Meet up at 5:45 p.m. along the parade route on Rt. 211 between Rt. 729 and the Carnival. The parade steps off at 6:45 p.m. Let’s keep the Blue Wave rolling! Questions? See www.RappDems.org, email chair@rappdems.org or call (540) 987-8912.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28SUNDAY, JUNE 30

3RD WOMEN’S SUMMIT: Women are shaping Virginia in their local communities and with the outcome of the November election. Learn about effective political leadership at the 3rd Women’s Summit, which will take place at the Tysons McLean Hilton, 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean: Politics to public safety, education to racial and social justice, the environment to rural economies such as here in Rappahannock County. Highlights include 150 speakers, 50 workshops, over 75 election Virginia and federal officials, all over 3 days on 3 stages. Complete schedule: https://networknova.org/

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

HAZARDOUS WASTE

COLLECTION DAY: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farmer’s Co-op, Route 211 between Washington and Sperryville, Rappahannock County residents can dispose of the following hazardous items: Oil based paints and thinners; pesticides, herbicides, fungicides & insecticides; old gasoline/fuels; furniture strippers & finishing products & hobby chemicals; solvents & degreasers; oven & drain cleaners; metal polishers & rust removers; mildew removers; swimming pool chemicals; household cleaners (allpurpose, rug & bathroom); mothballs; household batteries & smoke detectors; fluorescent lamps; small propane tanks (camping size only).

NATURE EXPLORATION: James Madison’s Montpelier is location for Nature Exploration, Mushrooms and Other Forest Floor Dwellers, 10 a.m.-Noon. Join Old Rag Master Naturalists and other experts as they share their topical knowledge and provide a small group experience. The walk may involve some moderate hills and is suitable for elementary age children and up. $10/person. Meet at the Montpelier Visitor Center. For more information or to register: http:// www.montpelier.org/events. In case of inclement weather, call (540) 6722728, ext. 141 or 252.

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

UUBRIDGE SERVICE: Unitarian Universalists of the Blue Ridge at Hearthstone School, 11576 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, at 10:30 a.m. presents “Old Turtle and the Broken Truth.” This intergenerational service will explore the ways in which we may explore the topic of truths that encourage wholeness and healing among human relations and our relationship to our planet, using a popular story as a guide. All are welcome. For more information, email Ellen Adams adamsell@gmail.com

TUESDAY, JULY 2

COMMUNITY PRAYER: Amissville Community Prayer at Payne's Auction Gallery, 10 Maddox Lane, Amissville, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Prayer is fundamental, not supplemental. Please consider taking time to pray together for our families,

neighbors, volunteers, churches, troubles, government, soldiers, and yes our enemies. Everyone is welcome. Feel free to join us every first Tuesday. For more information, call 540-923-0077.

THURSDAY, JULY 4 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION:

The annual tradition benefits the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department at Ben Venue Farm, 98 Ben Venue Rd. Flint Hill. Gates will open at 1 p.m.; fireworks at dusk. General admission $25 per vehicle; tailgate $50 per vehicle. More information, call 540987-8124.

RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY FIREWORKS DEMOCRATIC TENT:

Be our guests for fun and snacks at the Rappahannock Democratic Tent at Ben Venue Farm, 98 Ben Venue Rd, Flint Hill. Around 3 p.m., chat with candidates Laura Galante (House of Delegates 18th District) and April Moore (Senate 16th District). See you there! Questions: See www. RappDems.org, email chair@ rappdems.org or call 540-987-8912.