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Farm Policy Conference
A one-day statewide farm policy conference on farming with comparative advantage in Virginia will be held on June 19 at the Holiday Inn/Airport in Roanoke, according to Birgitt Thornhill, Rappahannock’s Extension Agent, who also reports that the program is designed for an audience of farmers, agribusiness operators and farm organization and agency leaders.
The Virginia-centered program is devoted to the future of farming and agriculture in Virginia. Speakers include farmers who are actively engaged in managing orchards, producing vegetables and raising cattle and sheep.
A $25 registration fee will be charged to partially cover program costs. Any interested person may attend.
More information is available from your local office of the Extension Service. Phone 675-3619.
Auditions For Talent Showcase
RAAC’s annual Talent Showcase to be held at the Gay Street Theater on Saturday, June 29 will be holding auditions Tuesday and Wednesday, June 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. in the theater. People of all ages are invited including dancers, singers, comedians, jugglers, actors, poets and musicians. Strong emphasis will be placed on original work. Call 703-675-3193 for information.
Annual Dinner At Castleton Fire Hall
Castleton Volunteer Fire Department’s annual dinner will be held on Friday, May 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the fire hall.
The menu consists of fried chicken, roast beef, variety of vegetables, an assortment of desserts and beverages. The price is $6.50 for adults and $3.50 for children.
Tickets may be purchased at the door. For additional information contact Peggy Woodward at 937-4065.
Bloodmobile
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will make a special, one-time visit to the National Guard Armory on Waterloo Road in Warrenton on Thursday, May 30 between the hours of noon and 6 p.m.
This special appearance at the armory will be the final visit of the Bloodmobile in Warrenton in this fiscal year, which ends June 30, for the Red Cross. If enough donors show up to reach the goal of 90 units, the Fauquier Chapter will be in a good position to surpass last year’s total of slightly more than 1000 units collected. There will be one more Bloodmobile in the chapter’s area this fiscal year, at Vint Hill on June 7, the goal for which is 100 units.
Gospel Music Service
The Stewards Gospel Quartet will be in concert at Mt. Salem Baptist Church on Saturday, June 1 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Eveyone is invited to join Pastor Jimmy Burke and the congregation for an evening of Christian fellowship. For information or directions, call 987-8604 or 6361914.
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Regular worship services will be held at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church on Sunday, June 2 at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served immediately after services.
The Willing Workers Club will celebrateits 32nd anniversary at 3 p.m. and guest speaker will be Elder James Burrell. He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation of Swift Ford Baptist Church at Criglersville. All are welcome to attend. Elder Norman Campbell is pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist.
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