February 23: Soap Box

February 23: Soap Box

Derby of Culpeper

The 4th Annual Culpeper Soap Box Derby has begun. Tb kick off the event for 2006, an informational meeting is planned for Thursday, February 23 at 7 p.m. at Rosson & Troilo, 18327 Brandy Road, in Brandy Station. This is an opportunity for all interested persons — drivers, parents, sponsors, volunteers — to ask questions and get information needed to participate in the Derby. In the first Culpeper Soap Box Derby there were 35 drivers. In 2005, 78 boys and girls raced down the hill on Blue Ridge Avenue. Can we reach 100? We hope so. Please feel free to call Frankie Gilmore at 825-3722 if you need further information about the meeting.

February, March: RED CROSS

BLOOD DRIVES:

2/28 — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Culpeper Moose Lodge

3/14 — 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Culpeper Community Drive, at Culpeper Baptist Churcn

3/14 — 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Madison Community Drive, at Madison Rescue Squad Building

3/21 — 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Culpeper Church of Latter Day Saints

Your blood saves lives! Please mark your calendar and plan to donate. Remember to drink lots of fluids — water or juice are best — the day before, and the day of, the blood drive. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and fatty foods. Tb give blood, you must be generally healthy, 17 years of age or more, and weigh at least 110 pounds. RED CROSS CLASSES: CPR and First Aid - Feb. 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is requiredCPR and First Aid - March 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For further information, call the Red Cross at 825-8611. March 4, 5: Theatre Skills Workshop

Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5 advanced story writing-create powerful and memorable stories. Practice the nuts, bolts and structure for shaping compelling stories. Learn how to use crisis and turning points, build character, ere