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Sept. 15: Reflective Emergency
Response signs for sale
Sharon Komar from the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company will be selling 911 Reflective Emergency signs throughout the day at the Laurel Mills Country Store. The cost is $15 and signs can be made while you wait. “If we cant find you, we can't help you.” stressed Komar. The reflective numbers help emergency vehicles cut down their response time. Phone Sharon for information at (540) 937-5225.
Sept. 15: Third Annual
Hume Day Festival
For the third year in a row Leeds Ruritan Park will be the home for Hume Day. Join the Village of Hume on Saturday September 15 for a day of crafters, artisans, food, and entertainment. Bring the family and enjoy a free event under the shadow of Big Cobbler and Rattlesnake Mountains. Many unique opportunities await you at the park. Alpaca and lamb farmers, sheep farmers, a dairying school, and free range turkey orders are being taken. A Viking Historian will be on hand to impress you with his costume and VDOT is there to answer questions about the area roads. Bring a picnic lunch or feast on barbeque donated by Marnott Ranch and kick back to the sounds of Shenandoah Travelers at 11 30 or Joan and Dave at 1:30. The Annual Jousting Competition will begin at 4:00. If you are interested in taking part in the joust please contact Jim Stribling at jrjfarm@erols.com or phone him at 364-2135.
Sept. 22: Back by Popular
Demand - Rain Barrels!
The Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District will be hosting its 2nd "Build Your Own Rain Barrer workshop on Saturday September 22 from 9a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Young Farmers' Pavilion in Madison, VA. Lunch will be provided. Barrels will cost $35 for 1 or $60 for 2, including hardware. Barrels without hardware will cost $15. Barrels can also be purchased without attending the workshop. For more information, please contact Stephanie DeNicola at 540-825-8591 or by email at Stephame.DeNicola@va.nacdnet.net. Sept. 25: Volunteer drivers training
Need a ride to the doctor? Due to the need of many in Rappahannock County for transportation to medical appointments, a group of local churches and community organizations have developed a program known as RappMedRides. On Tuesday, September 25. the American Cancer Society will hold a training from 1 to 3 at the library for volunteer drivers. This is so Rappahannock drivers can transport people to cancer treatment under the ACS Road to Recovery program. This can also be a refresher course for those already driving. New volunteers are encouraged to come. To RSVP please call either Lola Walker at 825-3100. ext. 3358. Judy Reidinger-987-9600 or Sharon Pyne at Social Services at 675-3313.
Sept. 27: Rappahannock
Elder Care Meeting
The Rappahannock Elder Care Coalition, a group of local professionals and citizens devoted to better care of the elderly, will start meeting again on Sept. 27. at the library at 1 pm. The Elder Care Coalition will be. among other topics, discussing the Senior Navigator website, with a representative present to answer questions. The meetings will, unless otherwise noted, be held on the fourth Thursday, every month afterwards. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have any questions beforehand, please call Sharon Pyne at 675-3313.
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