Lord Fairfax College class

Lord Fairfax College class

The Lord Fairfax Community College class, Business Law, course number BUS 100 will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School.

The cost of the three credit class is $145 plus a textbook fee. Registration for the course will be held on the first night of class, Jan. 13. For more information contact Jeanie Dwyer at 987-8773.

Bereavement supporters to meet

Hospice of the Rapidan hosts a bereavement support group from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Amissville United Methodist Church on US 211. Anyone who is coping with grief due to the death of a loved one under any circumstances is welcome to attend.

This is a community service of Hospice of the Rapidan, and there is no charge to attend. Call 825-4840 to confirm that the group will meet as scheduled.

Homemakers to meet

The Amissville Homemakers will meet on Monday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Amissville Baptist Church. A presentation will be made by Katherine Riley on the history of Amissville.

Ragged Mountain activities

Ragged Mountain Resource Center located at Oldway Art Center in Sperryville announces the following upcoming events:

Thursday, Jan. 1, New Year’s Day hike, The Peak, meet at Ragged Mountain Resource Center Office behind Oldway Art Center between 9 and 9:30, return mid to late' afternoon. Bring food for self and layered clothing.

Saturday, Jan. 10, Second Saturday Series hike, “Robertson Mountain”, meet at Ragged Mountain Office between 9 and 9:30, return by mid-afternoon. Shenandoah National Park pass or $5 fee required. Also on Jan. 10, moonlight hike of Old Rag, meet at upper lot trail head in Nethers by 4 p.m., park pass or $5 fee required.

Saturday, Jan. 17, Rappahannock Water Monitoring Network meeting, Rappahannock County Extension Office, 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

For additional information or other activities call Ragged Mountain Resource Center at 987-3366.

Services board to meet

The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Administrative Office on Bradford Road in 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 8257391 (TDD).

Family dance party set

There will be a family dance party at Marshall Community Center on Jan. 9 and Jan. 30 from 8 to 11 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Soft soled shoes, no heels please.

Also available are line dancing, swing, jitterbug and dance lessons which are offered every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $2 per person. Children are welcome. For more information call 675-3444.

Rapidtran will not operate

Rapidtran will be closed Thursday and Friday, Jan 1 and 2 in observance of the New Year holiday. Rapidtran is a program of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and serves the general public as well as clients of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board in the five counties of Planning District 9.

Auxiliary business meeting set

The Culpeper Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold their annual business meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. in the hospital dining room. Reports of officers and various committees as well as the<annual financial report will be presented.

Election and installation of the officers and board members is scheduled for this membership meeting. All members are encouraged to attend.

Hospice offers ivorkshop

Hospice of the Rapidan is offering a free workshop, “Coping with Grief during the Holidays,” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 at the organization’s office in Mulberry Commons, Culpeper. The workshop is open to anyone who is coping with grief due to the death of a loved one through any circumstances.