Sept 16: The third in the series

Sept 16: The third in the series

of Combined Test/Dressage

Schooling Shows run by the Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club are scheduled for Sunday, September 16. These shows are great confidenceboosters for young horses and riders just starting their showing careers, and are a lot of fun for children. For entry forms and information, contact Lesley Arnold at 540 636-2344, or lesleyamold @ hughes, net

Sept 18: RCCA Board Meeting

Community members are invited to attend the September Board Meeting of the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA). RCCA holds its monthly Board of Directors’ meeting on the third Tuesday of each .month from 5:30 -7:00 at the RCCA office at the School house in Sperryville (at the comer of Routes 522 & 211.) For more information, call the RCCA office at 987-9118. Sept 18: Workshop for smal farmers

If you are a smaller scale farmer who operates a farm market stand, sells at a farmers market or directly to stores, participates in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), operates a pick-yourown farm, takes part in agritourism, or is considering any of the above, plan to attend a free, informative workshop designed to help you maximize your bottom line. “Propagating Profits for the Small Fruit and Vegetable Grower' will take place Tuesday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the University Holiday Inn, 900 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, Virginia The workshop is presented by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency. Experts will let you in on what has made their own operations successful.

• Tom Baker of Brookdaie Farm in Virginia Beach will reveal how producers can cash in on their locations.

• Kitty Barker, Tourism Development Specialist with the Virginia Tourism Corporation, will describe how Tourism can help farmers tap into free resources that will help promote their operations.

• Libbey Oliver, Market Manager of the Williamsburg Farmers Market, will recount the Market’s beginnings and discuss strategies for increasing its current success..

• Clif Slade of Sycamore Springs Farm and Market in Surry, Virginia will explain how his unique approach to vegetable production has added value to his produce and translated into profits at his farm market and a nearby farmers market Although the workshop is free, please register by calling 276/228-5501 ore-mailing Danny.Neel@vdacs.virginia.gov to ensure ample seating and handouts.

Sept 18: Warrenton

Commuter Bus Proposal

The Ftappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission (RRRC) is exploring the feasibility of luxury commuter bus service from Warrenton F*ark and Ride Lot to Metro with possible other stops in Washington, DC. Interested? Stop by the Commuter Fair to be held Tuesday, Sept 18 from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Warrenton F’ark and Ride Lot located at the intersection of Routes 29 and 605 in Fauquier County. Have some refreshments and checkout the luxury bus. For more information, phone (540) 829-7451.

Sept 22: Hawaiian Luau

Sheriff’s candidate J.C. Welch would like to invite the community to an authentic Hawaiian Luau at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department on Sept 22 from 6-9 pm. Come enjoy food, fun, and entertainment Free admission and donations wifi be accepted.