Community Events

Chili Cook Off/Bluegrass Festival will be held 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; children under 5 are free. Tickets on sale at Drum and Strum, Warrenton; Culpeper Music, Culpeper and Beauty Box, Washington, Va. Contact massiejms@aol.com or 937-5361.

Crooked Run Baptist Church, Rapidan, along with its pastor, Karl Hrebik and church family invites the public to join us in worship during our “Second Sunday Singing” celebration Nov. 9. Sunday morning worship is at 10 a.m., with local Southern Gospel quarter, “Calvary’s Mercy” offering special music during the service. After morning service we will have a covered dish lunch., at 1 p.m. we will return to more Gospel music by “Calvary’s Mercy.”

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 “Can I Pass the Test?” with scripture from Malachi 3:6-12.

The Rising Zion Baptist, Winston, invites the public to its celebration of their Deacon and Deaconess Day on Nov. 9, at 4 p.m. Our guest preacher for the afternoon will be the Rev. Calvin Lawrence of the Free Union Baptist church, Eckington, Va. He will be accompanied by his choir, ushers and congregation. Dinner will be served immediately following the morning worship service.

Woodland United Methodist Church, Woodland Church Road, US 522 North, invites the public to join us for our Sunday service beginning at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Sharon Forbes’ message will be, “Perseverance.” Scripture from Exodus 6. You may also hear the sermon at Jeffersonton UMC at 9 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. Barbara Jamieson’s message will be, “Do Good.” Scripture from 3 John 11b and Acts 10:38.

Join us for the 40 Volksmarch 10k (6 miles) or 5k (3 miles) Nov. 9 through historic Fredericksburg, National Park trails and across the Rappahannock Bridge. Call (540) 842-8094 for information or to register.

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.

The VFW Post 2524 will be having its member’s Thanksgiving’s dinner on Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. This is a free dinner for the members and their guest. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish or a dessert, and a can of food for the food closet. The VFW Auxiliary will be preparing the meal. RSVP by Nov. 10 to Billy Fincham, 825-1813.

Culpeper County Library announces Itsy Bitsy Baby Storytime Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Babies birth to two years old are welcome to attend. Parents sit on the floor or a chair with their babies in their laps. No registration, call 825-8691.

The VFW Auxiliary 2524 is now selling Benson’s Fruits Cakes, the price is $9 each. For information call Maude Taylor, 825-2405 or Helen Brookman, 825-0361.

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.

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.

Harmony Freewill Baptist Church, 225 Spicers Mill Road, Orange, invites the public to its revival from Nov. 10 to Nov. 14, nightly at 7 p.m. with Pastor Keith Hatton presiding, with special singing nightly. Call Pastor Paul Kirk, 854-8799.

The Veterans Day Service at Culpeper National Cemetery, will be held Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. This year’s guest speaker will be Commission Vincent Burgess, Virginia Departmetn of Veterans Services. Mr. Larry Berman, Commander of American Legion Post 330 will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The Culpeper County High School Band, directed by Mr. Duane Clore, will provide various musical selections while numerous organizations will provide honor guards and participate in a wreath laying ceremony. Call 825-0027.

Town of Culpeper holiday refuse collection schedule is as following: Town offices will be closed Nov. 11, in observance of the Veteran’s Day holiday. Trash and recycling schedule will be as following: Nov. 10, Monday and Tuesday refuse collection, cardboard and newspaper recycling pickups; Nov. 11, holiday, no refuse collection or recycling pickups; Nov. 12, regular refuse collection; We would like to remind you that carts need to be set out by 6:30 a.m. on your day of collection.

Annual KWVA Veterans Day ceremonies to be held at Lake of The Woods Clubhouse in Locust Grove, at 11 a.m. Nov. 11. Major General Ralph J. Jodice II, USAF, Commander of Andrews Air Force Base, Md. and the Air Force District of Washington, will be prime speaker. Visitors should be seated by 10:45 a.m. Admission is free.

Culpeper County Library announces Bedtime Story Time is a family event held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Please note Bedtime is usually a weekly event but due to Election Day, Nov. 4 and Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the Library will be closed for two weeks in a row. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas, slippers and bring their favorite stuffed animal. No registration for this program. The theme for upcoming Bedtime storytime is Moose Tales on Nov. 18.

The Fauquier Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employee Association (NARFE) will hold its’ November meeting at The Inn at Vint Hill Farms Station on Nov. 11 at 11:30 a.m. The lunch is $12.50, and includes a buffet with beverage and dessert. All federal employees and retirees are welcome. Call 540-347-0379 for information and directions.

International Day will be held Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Culpeper Christian School. This is where the 5th-8th grade students do a visual report on a country, including their costume and prepared food for the student body. This will take place in our multi-purpose room.

Spouse Loss Support Group meets Tuesdays through Nov. 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 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.

Hazel River Kids and Chosen will host after school activities Monday - Thursday from 2:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. for kids and teens in grades K - 12. This is a free adult-supervised program. Call 937-6041 or visit the website www.hazelriver.org.

Dave Goodrich (solo) will be at Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café, 1517 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. Call 202-387-1462 (No cover charge).

Mr. Jason Williams, the Department of Veterans Services claims agent will visit the Culpeper office of the Virginia Employment Commission from Nov. 12, and Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Veterans or their family members requiring assistance before those dates may contact the Quantico office at 1-800-925-0640.

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.

Foster’s Grille, 602 Sperryville Pike, is hosting an open mike night every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. They have all the equipment (amps, mikes, etc.) but lack the talent. Call 829-8499.

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.

The Culpeper Chapter ABATE of Virginia now meets at Glory Days Grill, 15295 Montanus Dr, Culpeper, the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Come out and meet other area motorcycle enthusiasts and learn how you can help protect your right to ride.

The Culpeper Women’s Club is meeting at 10 a.m. (social time at 9:30 a.m.) on Nov. 13, at the Culpeper County Library. The speaker will be Lee Langston-Harrison, director of the Museum of Culpeper History, who will present information about the Christmas Homes Tour.

Perry Hoisington, “Absolute Hits Karaoke” in Pelham’s Pub at the Inn at Kelly’s Ford, Remington, no cover, starting at 6 p.m., Thursday, November 13, call 399-1779.

Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper, will show the film, “Letter From An Unknown Woman” on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Free, but children twelve and under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations encourage by calling 827-1079 ext. 79994 or (202) 707-9994.

Jon Fritz, live acoustic music, in Pelham’s Pub at the Inn at Kelly’s Ford, Remington, no cover Nov. 14 starting at 6 p.m., call 399-1779.

Culpeper Library announces Walk-in Storytime is Fridays at 10:30 a.m. The themes are: Nov. 14 “The Wolf is Coming”

The Hazel River Inn Pub, Nov. 15, “Mirage”, classic and new rock, great new band from Harrisonburg, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., $5 cover, hazelriverinn.com, 825-5744.

Civil War Authors Day at Gray Ghost Vineyards, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville. Free admittance. Authors accept cash or check for books. Call 937-4869.

Transformation Ministry announces Transformation Transformation Conference Day hosted by Raccoon Ford Christian Fellowship, off Route 522 in Culpeper 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.

Craig Dodson, live acoustic music, Nov. 15, in Pelham’s Pub at The Inn at Kelly’s Ford, Remington, starting at 6 p.m., no cover, call 399-1770.

Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper, will show the film, “His Girl Friday”, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. Free, children twelve and under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations encouraged by calling 827-1979 ext. 79994 or (202) 707-9994.

David Gilmore, will be playing “Not the Same Old Grind” at The Junction in Orange Nov. 15 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., , 130 E. Church Street, Orange. Call 672-3143.

There will be a one day DMV approved Defensive Driving Class at Orange County High School at the Field House on Nov. 15, beginning at 8 a.m. and completing at 5 p.m. Five points will be awarded for successful completion of this eight hour course. No preregistration is required and Walk-Ins are welcome. For more information call Anne Arbogast after 6 p.m. Call 672-9232.

Downtown Greens, 206 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, announce there will be a Down Home Ball on Nov. 15, from 6 p.m. to midnight, at 810 Caroline Street, Third Floor, Fredericksburg. Some the groups are “Contra Dance” power trio Steve Hickman, Delaura Padovan and John Devine will warm up the evening; Wil Gravatt Band will rock with Fredericksburg’s finest rendering of honkey tonk fun. The Old Faithful will close out with soulful renderings of music ancient and new. Enjoy food and a cash bar. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. All proceeds benefit Downtown Greens.

Civil War Author’s Day at Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring wines for the holidays and renowned Civil Wars authors in attendance to autography books and bring the Civil War to life! The event is free. Call 937-4869.

Fall in Love with the Animals at Rikki’s Refuge Animal Sanctuary Open House on Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring two (or more) cans of cat/food per person Point of Contact. Call 854-0870 ext 2 or www.rikkisretuge.org.

The VFW Post 2524, will be having its member’s Thanksgiving’s dinner November 15 at 6 p.m. This is a free dinner for the members and their guest. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish or a dessert, and a can of food for the food closet. The VFW Auxiliary will be preparing the meal. Call 825-1813.

Holiday Open House at Unicorn Winery, 489 Old Bridge Road, Amissville, Nov. 15 and 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Get a leg up on your holiday shopping! Fee for food. Call 349-5885.

Unicorn Winery announce Holiday Open House, Nov. 15 and 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sweets and treats abound this weekend while you pickup wine for Thanksgiving and holiday giving. Gift baskets, wine specials and the most extensive wine accessories selection in the area. Get a leg up to your holiday shopping. Fee for food. We are located on 489 Old Bridge Road, Amissville, call 349-5885.

Culpeper County Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1121 N. Main Street, will have a Harvest breakfast Nov. 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Buffet breakfast, donations only. For more information call 825-2247.

Hope Hill Baptist Church, Castleton, will be holding Homecoming and Revival services beginning Nov. 16 and continuing through Nov. 19. Guest speaker will be the Pastor Perry Utz, Executive Director of Children’s Bible Ministries of Va. Sunday services are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Evening services are at 7 p.m. nightly. There will be special music at each service. Call 829-4924.

Culpeper United Methodist Church, 1233 Oaklawn Drive, announce Nov. 16 will be a very special musical Sunday. The National Capital Salvation Army Band, under the direction of James Anderson, will be presenting the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Come, and enjoy this rare musical and spiritual opportunity.

Angel Tree Social on Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to noon, “No Child Left Behind” at Christmas hosted by Real Women Reaching Out to be held at Floyd T. Binns Middle School, 205 East Grandview Ave. Culpeper. Contact Stephanie at realwomenreaching@yahoo.com or on Facebook - Real Women Reaching Out.