Community Events

Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive now until Nov. 20. Drop off site 179 Broadview Ave Warrenton, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call for more information 347-1888.

Holiday Bazaar hosted by Real Women Reaching Out Nov. 2, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Depot Conference Facility, 113 S. Commerce St., Culpeper. There will be thirty or more crafters and vendors. Free and proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society,

Culpeper Animal Hospital, 441 Aspen St., Culpeper, will have a yard sale Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Benefit yard sale for the people and animals of Guatemala.

Open House at Wakefield Country Day School, 1059 Zachary Taylor Highway, Flint Hill: Nov. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m., Wakefield Country Day School invites all families to come for a tour and enjoy some refreshments.  WCDS is a private college preparatory PS-12th grade day school offering a rigorous classical education focusing on both character and intellect.  635-8555 ext. 227 or http://www.wakefields.org.

Bingo: Culpeper Mid-Day Lions Club Bingo Sundays at Salem Fire Hall, U.S. 522. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early birds at 6:30. Regular games at 7.

Culpeper County High School Class of 1998 will hold its 10-year reunion on Nov.  29 at the Depot in downtown Culpeper. Tickets, at $30 per person, can be purchased by sending your name, mailing address, contact information, and a check or money order to: Culpeper ‘98, PO Box 14411, Surfside, SC 29587. Deadline to buy tickets is Nov. 12. No refunds. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Questions or for more information email mail to: culpeper98hotmail.com or visit myspace.com/culpeper98

Culpeper United Methodist Church, 1233 Oaklawn Drive, welcomes all to our Sunday morning services and Sunday school. We have a traditional service at 8 a.m., a contemporary service at 9:29 a.m. and a choir led traditional service at 11 a.m. Pastor Randy will be preaching on “A New Covenant” from Jeremiah 31:31-34 and II Corin. 5:11-21.

Jeffersonton United Methodist Church, intersection of Routes 621 and 602, Jeffersonton, invites the public to join us for our Sunday worship beginning at 9 a.m. The Rev. Barbara Jamieson’s message will be, “Do Good.” Scripture from 3 John 11B and Acts 10:38. You can also hear the sermon at Woodland UMC at 11:15 a.m.

Oak Shade United Methodist Church, Route 229 N. Rixeyville, invites the public to join us for our Sunday worship service beginning at 10 a.m. The Rev. Sharon Forbes’ message will be, “God Created The World.” Scripture from Genesis 1.

Transformation Ministry announce Transformation Transformation Conference Day Nov. 2 hosted by Raccoon Ford Christian Fellowship, off Route 522 in Culpeper on Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A planned potluck soup and salad lunch will be served afterwards so please call ahead to RSVP and sign up to bring a dish. Call 423-1022.

Culpeper Middle School choral department invites you to the CMS Fall Choral World Music Concert at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 in the CMS forum. To go along with a theme of “World Peace,” the students would like to give back to the community through a food drive. Canned goods will be accepted at the door and donated to the Culpeper Food Closet at St. Stepehen’s Episcopal Church to support local families in need. For more information call 825-4140.

Hazel River Kids and ‘Chosen’ will host after school activities Monday through Thursday from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. for kids and teens in grades K - 12. This is a free adult-supervised program. Activities will include homework help, games, crafts, moonbounce, etc. For more information, please call 937-6041 or visit the website hazelriver.org.

Culpeper Chapter 296 AARP will have its monthly meting Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Culpeper Baptist Church. Dr. Warren Stewart, Virginia State AARP President will speak and install the chapter officers for 2009. Members are reminded to make reservations for the annual chapter Christmas luncheon scheduled for Dec. 1.

Culpeper County Library will offer on Nov. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. Random Writer’s for Teens, 12-18, meet at the library Monday, to learn the art of Random Writing and participate in “Social Writing.” You do not have to be a writer to attend. Journals and snacks provided. Call 825-8691.

Ninth annual U.S.M.C. Reserve Toys for Tots drive and Culpeper Community Christmas Basket begins Nov. 3 through Dec. 9. For more information call Clore-English Funeral Home, 825-2361 or 825-7768.

DARTS every Monday night, Mollys Irish Pub, 36 Main St., Warrenton. 8 p.m. All levels. Call 349-5300.

American Legion Bingo (smoking allowed) every Monday at the American Legion Post 330 on Hwy., 229 N., Culpeper. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early birds at 6:45 and regular games at 7.

Bingo at Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Co. on U.S. 211 Monday nights starting at 6:45 p.m. $1,000 Jackpot. Call 937-5125.

GriefShare One a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at 415 S. Main Street, across from the 7-11. Monday evening meets in the Culpeper Hospital Conference Room from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call 349-5814.

DivorceCare Support Group meets Mondays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Non-denominational and free. Call 349-5814.

The first leaf collection for the Town of Warrenton is scheduled to start on Nov. 3, and run for two weeks through Nov. 14. All property owners are requested to rake leaves to the street line by 8 a.m. on their first scheduled pick-up day. If you have any questions or to find out what days your neighborhood is scheduled for call Public Works at 347-1858 or check the Town Crier or the Town’s Web Page at warrentonva.gov. Second leaf collection is schedule for Dec. 1-12.

Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Center, will be closed Nov. 4 for the Presidential Election and also Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day.

Spouse Loss Support Group meets Tuesdays through November 18, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Non-denominational and free. Call 349-5814.

GriefShare One a special weekly seminar and support group Tuesdays for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them will be held at Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Call 349-5814.

Kids Zone every Tuesday at Hazel River Assembly of God in Rixeyville for ages 2-11 from 5 to 8 p.m. Free. Dinner, games, fun activities. Call 937-6041.

A support group for the chronically ill meets Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Fauquier Hospital Bistro Restaurant. Call 349-5814. Non-denominational and free.

The Artists of Windmore, daytime group, meets regularly at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday mornings. The location changes so call 825-4210.

Culpeper Moose Lodge Bingo on Tuesdays. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early Birds start at 6:45.

Bingo: Tuesday night Bingo at Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue Hall in Reva. Early Birds 6:30 p.m. Regular games at 7.

Book Store: Friends of the Culpeper County Library Used Book Store is open Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. in the library.

Families First is offering classes for parents and caregivers of children under the age of five at Culpeper Regional Hospital conference room 3-week sessions, starting November 5, 12, and 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $15 (cash only) charge for textbook (required). Call 829-2065 ext. 309 to register. Sorry no Daycare provided!

Genealogists get one-on-one help: Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester Street, Reference Librarian Manager, Sue Marsh is now scheduling 30 minute one-on-one sessions with individuals needing help with genealogy research. Appointment sessions are between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 5 and between 1 and 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 12 and 19 at the Warrenton Library. Call 347-8750, ext. 6, to register for a one-on-one session.

The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 330 will hold its monthly meeting Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral in Culpeper. ALA will continue to hold all monthly meetings at the restaurant till further notice. For more information call Carrie Harris at 825-8234.

Culpeper County Library announce Nov. 5 is the first day of registration for our Tuesday morning Toddler and Pre-School Storytimes. They library opens at 10 a.m. Registration must be done in person at the Library. Toddler Storytimes are held at 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. This is a five week session, beginning on Nov. 18.

Culpeper County Department of Social Services is accepting fuel applications to help needy families and individuals keep warm this winter. The deadline date for applications is Nov. 14. The Fuel Assistance Program is a supplemental program intended to assist households in meeting their home heating energy needs for this winter.  Applications can be picked up at Culpeper Department Social Services, 219 East Davis Street, Suite 100. Applications can be mailed, if needed. If help is needed filling out applications, the hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Any questions, call 727-0372 ext. 363.

ALS Resource Support Group meets Nov. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Laurels, 1165 Pepsi Place, Charlottesville. This educational support group for ALS patients, family members and friends is sponsored by the ALS Association. For more information on this free event, call 434-589-4969 or visit ALSinfo.org.

Male Singers Wanted: Come join the Culpeper Barbershop Harmony Chorus Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the chorus room of Eastern View High School (intersection of Route 29 and Route 666). Call 423-1636 or (703) 851-6333.

GriefShare One, a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them will have the Wednesday morning group from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Non-denominational and free. Call 349-5814.

Transformation New Beginnings (spiritual support for weight loss/overcoming harmful habits) meets Wednesdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at Hazel River Assembly of God, Rixeyville. Meetings and materials are free. Call 522-8578.

Unicorn Winery, 489 Old Bridge Road, Amissville, is having a “Wine Down” every Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. with a wine tasting and food pairing. Call 349-5885.

Overeaters Anonymous club meets Wednesdays from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. at Leeds Episcopal Church, 3442 Leeds Manor Road, Hume. Call 542-7688 or 222-4900.

Culpeper Volunteer Fire Dept. Bingo at the firehouse on Wednesdays. Doors open 5 p.m., early games start at 6:30 p.m., regular games begin at 7 p.m.

Free Lunch on Wednesdays: The Manna Ministry is serving a free lunch on Wednesdays at Culpeper Presbyterian Church in the new fellowship hall building from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Silver Citizens Club: Culpeper County Parks and Recreation’s Silver Citizens Club meets every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Culpeper County Library.

Art Drinks at Zinc hosted by the Piedmont Council of the Arts on the second Wednesday of every month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Zinc Bistro, 420 West Main Street, Charlottesville. Call 434-245-9462.

Parent/Teacher conferences rescheduled: Parent/teacher conferences that were originally scheduled for Nov. 4 will be held, instead, on Nov. 6. That day will become an early dismissal day, with elementary schools dismissing at 1:15 p.m. and secondary schools dismissing at 1:30 p.m. Conferences will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at all county schools. For more information about conferences, please directly contact your child’s school.

Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce announces its 94th annual meeting and awards banquet to be held Nov. 6, at 5:30 p.m. cash bar and silent auction, 7 p.m. dinner and program at Daniel Technology Center. Featured entertainment will be Charles Marshall.

Celebrate Fall with Teas and Tours at Oatlands Oatlands’ famous teas return this fall with Fall Teas Nov. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 and 28-30. Tea seatings are at 1 p.m. and the cost is $24.95, plus tax.  Teas are held in the historic Oatlands Carriage House. Reservations are necessary and teas sell out early. The mansion and gardens are open for fall tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. The tour cost is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $7 for students, and free for children age five and younger. It is located six miles south of Leesburg on US Route 15. Call 703-777-3174 or visit oatlands.org.
Operation and Compliance Check List for Nonprofits Bag Lunch at Charlottesville’s Live Arts Studio, 123 E. Water Street, 4th Floor, on November 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Robert L. Tobey, CPA, of Keiter, Stephens, Hurst, Gary & Shreaves will help you leave this informational session with a check list of legal and tax related items that every well run nonprofit should file and be aware of. Free to Members. Contact the CNE at 434-244-3330 for details and to register.

Perry Hoisington, “Absolute Hits Karaoke” Nov. 6 in Pelham’s Pub at The Inn at Kelly’s Ford, Remington, no cover, starting at 6 p.m., call 399-1779.

“In Focus” Bible Studies will meet weekly, starting Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m.  “In Focus” will meet at Culpeper Middle School, providing “real answers for serious people!”  All area residents are invited to attend.

Culpeper County Library announces Walk-in Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7, the theme will be “Giddy Up, Cowboys!; Nov. 14, “The Wolf is Coming:; Nov. 21, “Let’s Give Thanks.” Call 825-8691.

The Jefferson Ruritan Club is sponsoring weekly turkey shoots at the Jeffersonton Community Center at 7 p.m. every Friday through Nov. 28. All proceeds go to scholarships, local public service organizations and other charitable causes. Call 937-4541.

Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department releases its Pickin’ party schedule as the following dates: Nov. 8. All bluegrass and gospel bands welcome. Enjoy a night of fun for all ages. Smoke free and alcoholic free environment. Food is for sale all proceeds go to Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Weather permitting. Date and detail questions about the event please contact Michelle Jenkins, 987-9440; band scheduling through Donna Yowell at 987-9120.

The United Methodist Women, are hosting its 21st annual Christmas Craft Bazaar Nov. 8,  from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.  at the Culpeper United Methodist Church, 1233 Oaklawn Drive.  Come get a head start on your Christmas shopping.  Continental breakfast and lunch will be available.  The UMW support many local, national, and world charities, and your support is greatly appreciated.

Mitchells Presbyterian Church will have a steak or pork chop dinner at the Church on Nov. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu will consist of steak or pork chops (grilled on the grounds by Yoders Market), veggies, homemade desserts, salads, etc., all for $12 for adults; $5 for children 5 to 12; and children 6 and under are free. You may call 825-1079 for carryouts.

Second annual Graffiti House Antique Appraisal Show will be held Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Graffiti House. Sponsored by the Wilderness ‘Tiques Club. For more information call 727-7718 or visit brandystaitonfoundation.com.

The Culpeper Library announces Saturday Read to the Dogs at the Culpeper Library. The program will be held on Nov. 8 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Welcome Waggers therapy dogs are coming back for another fun-filled Saturday morning of reading. Sessions are free, and there is no registration. A signed permission slip is required before children may participate in the program.

Empowering Culpeper USDA Food Commodity Distribution has released its distribution schedule for Culpeper: Nov. 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Providence Baptist Church, 740 Old Brandy Road, Culpeper. Families that are income eligible will be enrolled to receive food commodities on a monthly basis. Households that receive Food Stamps or Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are automatically eligible. The Culpeper Connector provides drop off and pick up transportation to the church. Call Vicki Richards at 829-2065 ext. 309 for more information.

A Beacon of Hope for Kids, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. For children aged 6 to 12, this one-day bereavement program brings hope into a grieving child’s life through God’s love. Be held at Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Avenue, Warrenton. Call 349-5814.

Join us for the 40 Volksmarch 10k (6 miles) or 5k (3 miles) Nov. 8 and 9 through historic Fredericksburg, National Park trails and across the Rappahannock Bridge. Start times between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. (finish by 4 p.m.). Meet at the Dorothy Hart Community Center, Fredericksburg. Dogs on leashes allowed. There is no fee for the walk. AVA credit available. Refreshments will be offered. Call (540) 842-8094 for information or to register.

The Amissville United Methodist Women, Route 211, Amissville, will be holding its 28 annual Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church social hall.  Lunch is available with homemade soups, chili, barbecue, hot dogs, sandwiches and desserts. Come early for best selection!

Pastor Glenford Baxter and the Penuel Seventh-day Adventist Church family, 11282 Mt. Zion Church Road, in Atlanthus invite you to join us for a Week of Prayer. Services will begin on Sabbath, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and will continue Sunday through Friday nights at 7 p.m. Week of Prayer services will close out on Sabbeth, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Mitchells Presbyterian Church will have a steak or pork chop dinner at the Church on Nov. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu will consist of steak or pork chops (grilled on the grounds by Yoders Market), veggies, homemade desserts, salads, etc., all for $12 for adults; $5 for children 5 to 12; and children 6 and under are free. You may call 825-1079 for carryouts.

Chili Cook Off/Bluegrass Festival will be Nov. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Rappahannock County High School, Washington, Va. Featuring Dark Hallow Band and Hollowbound, Advance tickets are $10; at door $12. Contact or 937-5361.