Art exhibit in the nest

Art exhibit in the nest

Dulaney Hollow Bed and Breakfast and Antiques cordially invites you to the opening reception presenting the Monotypes of the Blue Ridge by Tucker Hill and Chinese Brush Paintings — “Flower & Bird” by Charlene M. Fuhrman-Schultz and Sculptures of Recent Works by Jim Fort on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. The exhibit will be on display through Oct. 19 every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at Dulaney Hollow in Etlan, Madison County. Partial proceeds will benefit The Blue Ridge Foothills Conservancy. For information call 540-923-4470.

Services Board to meet

The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will not meet in August. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board will be Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. at 15631 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 825-3100, extension 3146, or TDD 825-7391.

Wine, jazz at Oasis

Oasis wine and all that jazz at The Oasis Winery on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be $5 per person charge which includes parking, souvenir wine glass, wine tastings, winery tours, hor d’eouvres, and other entertainment. Rain or shine. For more information guests should call 1-800-304-7656.

Wilson reunion set

The reunion of the late Thurman Wilson and Julia Thorn Wilson will be held at the Brightwood Community Center in Brightwood starting at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10. All relatives and friends are invited to attend. “Come bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the friendship,” said a spokesperson. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.

Health program scheduled

The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board invites persons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following Health Promotion/Screening Programs to be held at the Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Center:

Eye Glasses Program — Col. John Hartline of the Lions Club at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13 and a Blood Pressure Check — Melinda Beach of Health Department at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 25.

If interested in attending any of these programs, please contact Anita Richards at 825-3100, 347-0440, or 6721717. Supported in part by Piedmont United Way.

Auction planned at Washington

Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue will sponsor an auction on Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. Items are needed for this fundraiser. Donated items can be brought to the fire department or call 675-3615 for pick-up by members.

Adult education classes set

Free adult education classes continue to be available at the Rappahannock County Library, lower level room, on Monday and Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. New students are asked to register on Wednesday evening. For further information call 675-3419 or 675-2549.

Volunteers needed for project

Piedmont United Way Day of Caring will be held 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 13. Day of Caring is a day when the community comes together to help each other. Many people are needed to clean shelters, build steps for senior citizens, cut grass, clean yards, move furniture, paint, etc. If you have a project or want to participate call 825-7569.

Families invited to learn safety

Do your children know how to protect themselves from strangers? Culpeper Memorial Hospital, Culpeper Town Police and the Early Learning Center of Culpeper want' you and your children to know effective ways to avoid being caught in dangerous situations, to prevent abductions and violence and to escape harm.

Area families are invited to attend a free program on Stranger Safety to be presented at the Early Learning Center on Thursday, Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Members of the Tbwn of Police will conduct,separate sessions for parents and children ages 3 to 8 and 9 to 16. Space is limited. To register, call Karen Smith, 829-4190.