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Some like it hot
By Anita L. Sherman
Rappahannock News Staff Writer . Temperatures hadn’t gone down on Saturday evening. Nonetheless, several of the gentlemen sported their ties and jackets. 1
The tents were raised. The tables were set and the lemonade, apple dder and wine from five local vineyards flowed freely as guests arrived at Headwaters 10th Anniversary Taste of Rappahannock held at Belle Meade.
As the sun settled over the brilliant gardens and the rows of glitter lights were set to shine, guests mingled in merriment, spied visiting katydids, sampled appetizers, brushed shoulders with Rappahannock literati and were treated to tables of culinary fall treats like Tomato Basil and Mozzarella Salad prepared by Headwaters Farm-To-Tabte Program, Sesame Crusted Salmon from the Flint Hill Public House and a luscious Butternut Squash Puree from Hopkins Ordinary in Sperryville to name a few.
The annual Taste of Rappahannock is a social event to be sure but one that makes its mark on the educational community in a big way.
This year it was “record breaking” as a delighted Executive Director Cole Johnson reported on Tuesday. While not totally tallied, proceeds came in at well over $100,000,30 percent more than last year.
Auction Chairperson Denise Chandler was overjoyed with the monies received from the evenings silent and live auctions which accounted for nearly $32,000 - up from $11,000 last year.
The Rappahannock community cares about its students and teachers. They show up in force to have a good time but to also pay tribute to the efforts of many involved in the Starfish Mentoring Program, Farm-To-Table, the Summer Workshops, Miranda Hope’s Next Step Program and countless mini-grants not to mention the scholarships that are bestowed each year to students heading off to college.
It was hot under the big tent but nobody seemed to mind. There was too much to see and so many friends, colleagues and supportive residents to greet, share a smile and showcase Headwaters and the good that it does in this county.
Another success - yes, most definitely. But perhaps more importantly, a statement - that the residents of Rappahannock care about their students and their futures. That is certainly worth celebrating.
Email the reporter at asherman@timespapers.com
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