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August 24: Kindergarten

Orientation at RCES

Parents of upcoming kindergarten students are invited to attend orientation activities during “Meet the Teacher Day” on August 24, from 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Bus rides will be given at 4-6 p.m. Question and answer sessions will be offered at 3 p.m and 6:45. Please call 987-8259 for additional information.

August 26: Democratic

Committee “Dog Days of

Summer” yard sale with

boutique and collector’s corner

Big preparations are underway for the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee’s 5th Annual Yard Sale on Saturday, August 26th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. As in the past, the sale will be held at the Fire Hall in Washington, Virginia. However, this time the sale will be in August on the Saturday before the Labor Day weekend. Also new this year is the added attraction of an “international boutique and collector’s comer”. Among the items already received are a varied assortment of international and ethnic “objects d’art”. There will be the usual good selection of artwork, furniture, pottery, toys and games, china and glassware, tools, small electronics and sports equipment. This is just a sampling of the wares we’ll be selling. Please come and see all the other goodies we’ve uncovered.

We would still be happy to receive more treasures to sell, and donations can be brought to the Washington Fire Hall on Friday, August 25th from 12-6 p.m. Pick-ups can be arranged by calling Barbara Adolfi at (540) 987-9706 or Barbara Dennis at (540) 364-2569.

August 27: Norman Reunion

The annual Norman Reunion will be held on Sunday, August 27, at the Rappahannock Park on U.S. 211 in Washington. A picnic lunch will be served at the pavilion “rain or shine” at 1 p.m. All relatives and friends are invited to attend. Please bring a covered dish and a beverage. Plates, cups and plastic utensils will be provided. This event only happens one year, so please bring the whole family for a relaxing afternoon of great food, fun and friendship. For information, phone Bessie E. Norman at (540) 937-5147.

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