Businesses of Rapp to hold networking event

An event sponsored by the Businesses of Rappahannock will be held on Wednesday, May 4, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Blue Rock, located 12567 Lee Hwy. in Washington. The event, which is the first of its kind in two years,

marks a return to the organization's quarterly networking get-togethers.

During the meeting, the organization is expected to welcome new members and celebrate having survived the trials and tribulations of a pandemic. Wine and snacks will be provided. All businesses are invited and other guests are welcome.

Luke Ellis, a Rappahannock County High School student and cross country runner who regularly contributes a column to the Rappahannock News, won the Fodderstack’s overall male category.