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Monday Night Alternative planned
The Rappahannock County Library, in conjunction with RAAC, is planning a series of speakers and other activities to be held on the fourth Monday of each month. James J. Kilpatrick, syndicated columnist and long-time county resident, will speak on "The Writer’s Art” on Jan. 18. This program has been changed from the fourth Monday because of scheduling conflicts. A reception will be held at the Rappahanock County Library following the program, where the public is invited to meet Mr. Kilpatrick. Refreshments will be served. There will be no charge for the evening, and the public is encouraged to attend.
Chanukkah observance set
Wednesday, Dec. 16 marked the first day of the Jewish observance of Chanukkah, the Festival of Lights. It commemorates the rededication of the Hebrew temple in Jerusalem 2000 years ago. Tradition states that when the temple’s lamps were lit, there was only enough oil for one day, but the lamps burned for eight days. So, each year, the eight-day Chanukkah holiday commemorates that event. On Friday, The Village Cafe will offer a traditional Chanukkah dinner, complete with authentic holiday foods, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The public is invited to join the staff of The Cafe in celebrating the holiday.
Help for bird count
The date is Dec. 19 for the Northern Shenandoah Valley annual Christmas Bird Count. This annual event is one of 1,500 similar counts taken from Hawaii to Labrador, from Alaska to Venezuela, during the period Dec. 19 through Jan. 3.
This year marks the 88th anniversary of the original Christmas Bird Count taken on Christmas Day 1900 by an intrepid group of strollers in 25 locations, mostly around major northeastern cities. In the Shenandoah Valley count, about 55 people will be organized into 22 groups. Each group will have special tasks - some will call for owls starting at midnight; others will check roosting areas, while others will be canoeing down the Shenandoah River.
AU counts are open to competent birders: if you have information about rare birds, or for information on the count participation, contact Rob Simpson at (703) 869-1120 or 869-2051.
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