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Joint Auction Planned

Bill Payne and family will conduct a joint auction for The Rappahannock Athletic Association and the Amissville Ruritan Club on May 17. There will be a silent auction in the early afternoon and live auction in the late aftemoon/early evening. A baseball tournament will be held that day with teams from Orange. BBQ burgers and hotdogs will be served all day. Auction benefits the Community Building at the Ruritan Grounds and the RAA. For items to donate, call Charlie Priest at 937-4072 or Charlie Mills at 937-6134.

Bloodmobile Coming

“Please set aside a short amount of time on Wednesday, May 28 to come to the Washington Fire Hall and donate blood,” said an organizer. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be there from 3 to 7 p.m., sponsored by the Family and Community Educators. Come and give the gift of life!

Open House for Day Camp

All are welcome to attend Open House at Belle Meade Day Camp on Route 231 in Sperryville on Sunday, May 4 from 2-4 p.m. Camp sessions this summer are June 16-27, June 30-July 11, July 14-25, July 28-August 8, and August 11-22. Call Susan Hoffman at 987-9748 for additional information or to receive a camp brochure.

Teen Leaders Needed

4-H Teens and/or Teen Counselors interested in being a teen leader at the Rappahannock County 4-H Day Camp the week of June 23-27, 1997 at the 4-H Educational Center in Front Royal should call the Extension Office at 675-3619. The age for Teen Counselors is 13 through 19.

A.V.F.D. Carnival Set

The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual Firemen’s Carnival June 25 through June 28. The parade will be held on Thursday, June 26. Those interested in entering should contact J.B. Carter at 937-4218.

Applications are available from Helen Williams at the Rappahannock County School Board Office, 987-8773 and must be received by May 2. Enrollment is competitive.

Benefit Auction Planned

The annual Rappahannock Lions Club benefit auction will be held on Saturday, May 10 at 6 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. Anyone wishing to donate items should contact Roger Andrews, 987-8974 or Hal McDermott, 675-1028.

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