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Upcoming Events
Band to perform Winter Concert
The award winning Rappahannock High School and Middle School Bands will perform their Winter Concert on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School. This is a free concert, open to all. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. For more information call John Wiese at 937-9909.
Benefit auction scheduled
A benefit auction will be held at the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, Dec. 4 beginning at 5 p.m. Items will be accepted at the fire hall from 2 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 3 and from 8 a.m. until the time of auction on Dec. 4. “There will be many new items including beannie babies. This would be an excellent time to begin your Christmas shopping,” said an organizer. Also up for auction will be a 1964 Land Cruiser complete with snow blade. For information call 675-3700, 987-8170 or 675-3115.
Live country music at Chester Gap
The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will be having an evening gathering on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring live country music by a local band. Admission is free, however, donations will be accepted. Hotdogs and drinks will be available.
Blood drive scheduled
The Fauquier Chapter/American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Washington fire hall on Monday, Dec. 20. For more information call 347-2550.
Band Boosters to meet
The Rappahannock Band Boosters will meet Thursday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock High School. Everyone is invited. For more information call 937-9909.
Ragged Mountain activities
Ragged Mountain Resource Center in Sperryville is sponsoring the following activities and more information may be obtained by calling the center at 987-3366.
Saturday, Dec. 11: Second Saturday Hike Series, final hike of the year. Destination: White Oak Canyon/Hawksbill/Cedar Run trail loop. Meet at Mountainside Market on U.S. 211 west of Sperryville between 8-8:30 a.m., return late afternoon. This hike will be quite long, so it is recommended that participants be in fairly good shape. Hike leader: Hunt Harris, 987-3366.
Wednesday, Dec. 22: Winter Solstice Moonlight Hike of Old Rag Mountain, meet at Mountainside Market on U.S. 211 west of Sperryville between 4-4:30 p.m., return ?. Bring food for self, layered clothing and a small flashlight in case of cloud cover. This is a strenuous hike under somewhat tricky conditions, so inexperienced hikers are not encouraged to participate. Hike leader: Hunt Harris, 987-3366.
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