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Upcoming Events
Wakefield historic district?
Wakefield District property owners are invited to discuss the possibility of establishing an historic district at a meeting on May 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Flint Hill fire hall. David Edwards of Virginia’s Department of Historic Resources will be present. For more information;call Bob Dennis 540-364-2569.
Lions annual auction
The Rappahannock County Lions Club is holding its annual auction on Saturday, May 3 at 5 p.m. at Bill Payne Auctions on Route 211 in Amissville. Antique furniture, tools, collectible glassware and silver and gold jewelry are among the items to be auctioned. Proceeds go back into the community as worthy projects helping others.
Virginia Gold Cup
One of steeplechase’s most popular races, the Virginia Gold Cup, celebrates its 78th anniversary on Saturday, May 3 at the Great Meadows Events Center in The Plains. Gates open at 10 a.m. for pre-race entertainment, including pony races. The first race is at 1 p.m. Tickets are $85 (allows car and six occupants). Call 540-687-3360.
Dust off those mallets
Gray Ghost winery will host its Third Annual Croquet Classic on Saturday, May 3 at 11 a.m. Participants play in two qualifying rounds before the championship game. Bring a picnic, enjoy a bottle of wine and watch the games. The vineyard is on Route 211 in Amissville. Call 937-4369.
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