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Christmas banquet scheduled
The annual Christmas banquet sponsored by the Washington Volunteer Fire Department will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the fire hall.
Menu consist of appetizers, soup, cornish game hen, wild rice, vegetable, rolls, dessert. Wine, soft drinks, coffee and tea will be offered for drinks. Price is $15 for adults and $5 for children. Reservations are suggested but not required. For more information call the fire department at 675-3615 or Thora Pullen at 987-9339.
The Shepherds' Play returns
Ki Theatre presents “The Shepherds’ Play," a traditional 14th Century nativity play with acoustic music, singing and acting on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. and Sunday. Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. at Ki Theatre on Gay Street. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children. Advance purchase is recommended. Tickets are available from Mountainside Market, Talk of the Town and New Leaf Book Store or by writing to The Shepherds' Play, PO. Box 418, Washington, Va. 22747. For more information call 675-1518.
Apple butter available
The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department will have apple butter on sale at the fire department building on Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Price is $17 a gallon or $4.25 per quart. Also anyone that has quart jars they would like to donate to the department, call 636-3279 and someone will pick them up.
Fall auction and party set
The Child Care and Learning Center will be having their third annual fall auction and party on Nov. 14 from 7 to 10 p.m. Entrance fee of $10 includes drinks and hor d'oeuvres. There will be a tag sale, a silent auction, and a live auction during the evening. Live auction begins at 8 p.m. “Come join us for an elegant evening," said an organizer.
Fundraiser underway
The Rappahannock County High School Athletic Boosters are beginning their main fundraiser of the year. For a donation of $20 you could win the grand prize of $1,000; second place $750 and third place $250. Prizes will be given away at the Dec. 18 boy's varsity basketball game You do not need to be present to win. Proceeds benefit the athletes and the athletic department. “There are only 200 tickets available, so get yours now,” said an organizer. Tickets are available from any booster member or at any home game.
Flu shots scheduled
The following dates have been set for flu shots at the Rappahannock County Health Department: Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. and Friday, Nov. 20 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Cost is $10 and shots will be given at the Rappahannock Health Department at 491-A Main Street in Washington. For more information call 675-3516
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