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Virginia Master Naturalist Program is now accepting applications for Master Naturalist certification training this fall. The chapter serves Madison, Rappahannock, Greene, Culpeper, and western Fauquier and Orange counties. The Virginia Master Naturalist program is a statewide corps of trained volunteers providing education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities. The program is sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Virginia Department of Forestry, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, and the Virginia Museum of Natural History. Certification as a Virginia Master Naturalist requires 40 hours of initial training, followed by 8 hours of advanced training and 40 hours of volunteer work per year. Classes are once a week, Monday or Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., from September 17 through December 3. The location will alternate between Madison and Rappahannock counties. The cost is $120, with up to $30 in additional fees. Class size is limited to 25. For additional information, or to receive an application, contact Cathy Mayes at 540-364-4525 or OldRagMN® gmail.com; visit the Old Rag Chapter’s web page at www.virginiamEtsternaturalist.org/oldrag.html; or write to Old Rag Chapter, VMN, General - [Delivery, Syria, Virginia 22743. Applications will also be available at local Virginia Cooperative Extension offices and libraries.
Aug. 15: Cantor
representative here
Congressman Eric Cantor’s District Director, Jennifer Nolen, will be available to discuss constituent concerns on Wednesday, August 15, from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library, 4 Library Road, Washington, VA. Congressman Cantor provides this service so that constituents who need assistance or have problems of a federal nature may speak with a representative from his office. Citizens are also welcome to express their opinions on matters of concern, particularly national topics or issues before the United States Congress. Constituents who wish to make direct contact with Congressman Cantor's District Office may call 1 -800-4383793. In addition, constituents may visit http://cantor.house.gov.
Aug. 25: Jenkins Reunion
The annual reunion for the family of the late Thomas Franklin and Louise Vashti Jenkins will be held Saturday, August 25, beginning at 11 a.m„ at the Rappahannock Recreational Center in Washington, Virginia If you have any questions, please contact Caren or John Jenkins at
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