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Dancing at Blackwater Creek
There will be dancing at Blackwater Creek on the regular second Thursday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Country dancing will be featured including folk, square and contra dances. No previous experience necessary; instructions are provided for all dances. A small fee is charged to cover expenses. “Leave your troubles at home and come dance with us,” said an organizer. For more information call Sid Gottlieb, 5473934 or Jan Zindel, 937-5407.
Benefit auction for SVFD
The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a benefit auction on Saturday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at the fire hall. Anyone wishing to donate items should contact C.B. Johnson at 987-8264 or Tim Falls at 987-8142.
Breakfast, Easter egg hunt
The Washington Volunteer Fire Department will hold an all-youcan-eat breakfast, 7 a. m.-noon, Saturday, April 14 (please note date change from April 7) at the fire hall. The buffet menu will include scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage and gravy, bacon, hash browns, and fried apples, with juice, coffee and milk. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2.50 for children, available at the door or in advance from any fire department member. A free Easter egg hunt will begin at 11 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to age groups 3 and under, 4-6 and 7-10. The Easter Bunny will also put in an appearance.
Poetry series continues
“Modem American Poets: Their Voices and Visions,” continues on Tuesday, April 10 featuring the poetry of Robert Frost. The program will be held at the Rappahannock County High School auditorium at 7 p.m. It is sponsored by the Rappahannock County Library, and the discussions are led by Jon Heddleston, RCHS English teacher. The library still has copies of the poets’ books to be borrowed. The final two sessions will feature e.e. cummings on April 17 and poetry by students at RCHS and Wakefield on April 24.
Beautification Day rescheduled
County Beautification Day was rained out last Saturday, and has been rescheduled for April 21, beginning at 9 a.m. at the county park. Volunteers should meet at the park for clean up assignments. Individ-0 uals and groups are welcome, and there will be refreshments and tshirts for all participants. The aluminum can drive will also be held that morning from 9:30-11:30 at the park, with proceeds to benefit the seventh grade trip to Williamsburg. For more information, contact litter coordinator Nina Stainer, 675-3810.
Earth Day observance
The county will mark Earth Day, Sunday, April 22, with a celebration at the county park from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be games for children of all ages as well as music and fellowship. Families are urged to pack a picnic and come for an afternoon in the park. For more information, contact Nina Stamer, 675-3810.
Water quality program
The Extension Service will hold an education program on water quality at the high school next Wednesday, April 11 at7p.m. in the auditorium. It will explain the well-testing grant received by the county and present speakers who will address the problems facine groundwater as well as the importance of testing and protection of groundwater supplies. There is no charge for the program or the testing. For more information, contact the Extension office, 675-3619
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