Sperryville plans spring fest

Sperryville plans spring fest

Memorial Day weekend, May 27 and 28, will again bring thousands of visitors to Sperryville for the village’s annual Spring Festival. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday there will be carriage and pony rides, music and other entertainment, crafters demonstrating their art, a petting zoo, and food from many vendors along the town’s Main Street. The town’s shops will offer special sales, closeouts, and door prizes for their visitors. For more information about the festival, call 987-8521 or 987-8235.

Oldway seeks artisans

Oldway Crafts Village in Sperryville still has a few' spaces available for the second annual Old way Demonstrating Craft Festival on Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29. Last year’s attendance was 5,000, with 50 artists showing. Demonstrations are encouraged but not required. Interested artists should call the Oldway office, (703) 987-8474.

Magic show at Sperryville

The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department will have a magic show Friday, June 2 at 8 p.m. at the fire hall. Tickets are $2 in advance and $3 at the door. See any member for tickets.

Band concert at RCHS

The Rappahannock County High School band and choir will hold its spring concert Thursday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school’s auditorium. A wide variety of music will be featured. Admission is free. All are welcome.

Amissville carnival set

Amissville Fire Department’s annual carnival will be held June 28-July 1. Anyone interested in entering categories in the parade, which will be held June 29, is asked to contact Sheila Scott, 937-4357.

Bawkey reunion

The Bawkey family reunion for the relatives of the late William Cloud Bawkey and Fannie Cobb Bawkey will be held Sunday, May 28 at the Rappahannock Recreation Center, Rt. 211 Washington, starting at noon. All family members and friends are invited to attend and are asked to bring a covered dish.

Girl Scout's Court of Awards

Rappahannock Girl Scouts will hold its annual meeting and Bridging Ceremony on May 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Park, Rt. 211, near Washington. Everyone is asked to bring a covered vegetable, salad or dessert.

'Create Your Life' course

“Create Your Life,” a six week course in practical spirituality is being offered by Toni White at her home in Flint Hill beginning Wednesday, May 31. Ms. White will guide students in the use of spiritual techniques which help people discover their inner vision and to manifest their hearts’ desire in daily life. Classes will be held on Wednesday nights from 8 to 10 p.m. Fee is sliding scale. Barter accepted. Call 675-3120 to register.

Thrift shop to open

The Ladies Auxiliary Thrift Shop will be open at a new location across from the Washington Baptist Church beginning on Wednesday. May 31. The shop will be open from 10 a.m. til 4 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday. For more information call 675-3608.