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March 9: Four-day workshop on QuickBooks Training for Nonprofits

The Rappahannock Nonprofit Center announces QuickBooks Training for nonprofits on March 9,16, 23 and 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Public High School. The fee for the workshop is $180 and covers all materials. If you have financial challenges contact Bridget Chisholm at (540) 987-8011 or email mfo@mpc.org and ask about a scholarship.

March 10: RAAC Library Series

to feature writer Marion Winik

On Friday, March 10 at 8 p.m., the Rappahannock Association for Arts and the Community (RAAC) welcomes author and NPR commentator Marion Winik for a reading from and discussion of her latest book as part of RAAC’s Friday at the Library series. This event will be held at the Rappahannock County Library.

March 11: Blue Ridge

Hunt Point-to-Point

Steeplechase season continues with races at Woodley Farm in Berryville starting at noon. Phone (540) 837-0036 for more information. March: RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES:

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

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, lb 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 - March 18,9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For further information, call the Red Cross at 825-8611.

March 11: Culpeper Minute

Men Chapter Meeting

The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the NSDAR will meet Saturday, March 11 at 10 a.m. at the Culpeper County Library to present the Annual Good Citizen Awards. The ceremony will be presented by Mrs. Thomas L. Eastham. The Annual Good Citizen Awards are presented to high school seniors with the qualities of Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism. One student from each of the following schools will be honored: Rappahannock High School, Culpeper High School, Madison High School and Wakefield County Day School, Huntley, VA. For information call (540)9878291.

March 11,12: Barrel Tasting and

Silent Auction Saturday & Sunday,

March 11 & 12,

Event entry: 11a.m. to 4 p. m., winery open until 5 p.m.

Taste developing Chardonnay and Cabernets from the barrels and experience the art of blending! Bid on an historic Gray Ghost barrel being offered to the public. This is the ONLY opportunity to reserve futures of the intense 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon! $10.00 per person includes logo glass and light hors d’ouevres. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at (540) 937-4869.

March 15: Rappahannock

County Garden Club Meeting

The March meeting of the Rappahannock County Garden Club is set for Wednesday, March 15, at the Washington Fire Hall at 1 p.m. The program for this meeting is on African Violets, presented by Richard Follett. Minor bulbs, Hellebores, and flowering branches will be displayed for Horticulture, and two design classes are scheduled, for a parallel design, and the other a sculptural form design. The public is welcome at this meeting, and the club welcomes guests and questions. Call Ruth Baumgardner, at 675-3371 for other information.

March 15: Free Clinic

Free Clinic will be open on Wednesday, March 15. Sign-in is from 5:30 p.m.to 6:30 p.m. For information call 347-0394.

March 15: Essay contest

The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Culpeper Chapter #73 cordially invite the Students of Rappahannock County to participate in their annual Essay contest. There is a category for High School, Middle and Elementary age students. Private and Home Schooled students are encouraged to enter as well! If you have an interest in History, a copy of the essay rules can be obtained through the Rappahannock County Public Schools, Wakefield Country Day School, Hearthstone School and the Rappahannock County Public Library. The deadline for the essay is March 15. Any questions may be answered by contacting Cheryl Taylor at 9878026

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