Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Walkathon Planned i

Local Baptist Churches are sponsoring a Walkathon to benefit- the * Virginia Childrens Baptist Home. The home is located in Salem and feeds, « clothes and educates homeless children. Walkers will meet at Reynolds ! Memorial Baptist Church on May 10 at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in ! additional information, walking or donating call 987-8137 or 987-1130. f

Yard, Plant Sale at Wakefield i

, There will be a yard sale and plant sale at Wakefield Country Day ! School on Saturday, May 10 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. There will be some- ' thing for everyone, baked goods, yard sale “stuff’, beautiful spring plants and refreshments. The school is located on Route 522 South, 10 miles south of Front Royal and 2 miles north of Flint Hill. For more information call 635-8555.

Yoga Classes at New Center

A five week beginners yoga course will start Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m. and continue through Thursday, June 5 at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center in Sperryville. Open yoga classes for experienced students are offered at the center Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. and Wednesdays at 5 p.m. AH classes emphasize breathing, stretching and relaxation. To register for the beginners course contact Ivan Ussach, Certified Instructor, at 987-8872.

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.

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.VF.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.

Beekeepers To Meet

The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will hold its May meeting at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 15 at the Culpeper Cooperative Extension Service building at the comer of Davis Street and South West Street, Culpeper. The program will be: techniques of requeening a colony. For further information contact Ann Harman 364-4660.

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.

Walk-a-thon Planned

The Leadership and Process Management class is sponsoring a walka-thon on Saturday, May 17 at 10 a.m. Registration will be in Flint Hill at the F&M Bank. This event will be held on the Fodderstack Road, 6.2 miles. The registration fee will be $10. This is not a race; walk at your own pace. All money raised will be donated to Hospice of the Rapidan. Money will be used for the care of Hospice patients of Rappahannock County. If you have any questions concerning this event, call 987-8587 and ask for Tiffany. .

Yoga, Drumming Programs Set

Beginning this Friday, May 9, and repeating the second and fourth Fridays of every month, Rappahannock Healing Arts Center in Sperryville will offer two new evening programs for people of all ages. A mini Yoga Satsang (gathering) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. will include breathing exercises (pronayama), meditation and chanting (Kirtan). Wear comfortable clothing and bring a sitting pillow if you wish. A sacred drumming session will begin at 7:45, emphasizing inner and group listening. Bring a drum or percussion items. Both programs will be facilitated by Iva Ussach, drummer and certified Yoga teacher. No registration necessary. Call 9878872 for details.

Horse Show Planned

Moody’s Training and Riding Center will be offering a schooling horse show at 11 a.m. on May 24. Classes for all ages. For more information contact Moody Ay lor at 987-8215.

Classes Offered

Don MeKinney of Arizona will be teaching a class on how to make glass beads at DeDanann Glassworks in Sperryville. Five one-day classes are being offered May 22-26. The cost is $150. Call Patti Brennan at 9878615 for more information. All materials and tools are utcluded in the price.