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Bloodmobile May 4
The Extension Homemakers are again sponsoring the Red Cross Blood Mobile on May 4, at the Washington Fire Department. “Mark your calendars and make plans to give,” said Extension Agent Sandra Richardson. There is no age limit for blood donors. For further information call the Extension Service at 675-3619.
Oasis ‘SpringFest’ April 30
“SpringFest 88,” the first Virginia Wine Festival of the year, will be held on Saturday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Oasis Vineyard, near Hume. Oasis’ SpringFest, known for its premium wines and champagne, will feature activities for the young and old: air acrobatics, grape stomping, hot air balloon rides, a cork hunt, live music and entertainment, Virginia food products, and culminating the day, the crowning of the Lord and Lady of the Vine (for the best limerick or poem relating to the wine or vine). Tickets are $5 per person in advance and $7 at the gate, with persons under 21 admitted free. Admission includes a stemmed wine glass engraved with the Oasis crest For further information call (703) 635-7627.
EMT refresher class at
Fauquier Hospital
An EMT-A Refresher class will be conducted at Fauquier Hospital in May and June. Class dates are May 2, 5, 7, 16, 19 and 21; June 2 and 4. The state examination will be given June 7. All are evening classes, except Saturdays which are morning classes. For registration and specific schedule, contact Larry Genebach, 937-4987; Paul Fries, 364-1731; or write EMT Refresher, P.O. Box 42, Amissville, Va. prior to April 16.
Monday Alternative postponed
The Rappahannock County Library’s Monday Night Alternative for March has been postponed until May 23. William Dietel will speak on “Making a Difference: Reflections on Philanthropy, Rockefellers and Rappahannock.” On April 25, Sally Nash will present a program on The Creative Process. In May, Roger Kennedy will speak on The Smithsonian Institutions.
Amissville Honorary Fire Chief
Girls between the ages of 12 and 16 who wish to compete for the title of Amissville Honorary Fire Chief to represent the Amissville VFD in upcoming parades should contact Ginny Pierson at 937-4496.
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