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Mar. 27: Eider Care

Committee meeting

Elder Care Committee has resumed their monthly meetings. The meetings are held every fourth Thursday of the month, at the Library at 1 p.m.. unless otherwise noted. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend, and anyone with questions can contact Sharon or Chuck at the Rappahannock Department of Social Sen/ices: 675-3313. Hope to see you there! Man 29: Home*A*SYST Workshop

Most of us think of our homes as a safe and healthy place to live. Unfortunately, just a small amount of environmental contamination can make your home unsafe. Find out how YOU can identify and reduce the potential danger of contaminants such as water and well pollutants, septic system leakage, liquid fuels, lead, and hazardous household wastes and products in your home in this FflEE workshop. The workshop will be held on Saturday, Mar. 29, from 9:00 to 12:00 at the Washington Volunteer Rre Department. There is no cost for this workshop sponsored by Rappahannock County and the Virginia Water Quality Improvement Fund. Pre-registration is required at http^/www. rappflow.org/dean-streams/activities.html, and space is limited. See www.rappflow.org for more workshop details and Clean Streams Days information.

Mar. 29: Book Signing by

lames D. Russell

On Saturday, March 29, from 2 - 5 p.m., the Rappahannock Historical Society will host a book signing by James D. Russell for his new . book entitled "Felicia," a plantation saga of beauty, betrayal, bondage and battle - how one woman comes to terms with the Civil War. Apr. 2: Rappahannock Nonprofit

Center Networking Luncheon

The Rappahannock Nonprofit Center Networking Luncheon Series is held on the first Wednesday of each month. The next luncheon will be held on Wednesday, April 2, from 12:00 to 1 :Q0 p.m. at The Link, our new community center located at the old Sperryville schoolhouse. Lunch is included. This luncheon series is to provide nonprofits an opportunity to network, discuss concerns and issues they are facing and to share information and resources they have found to be helpful. For questions or to let us know that you are coming, please contact Melanie at 540-987-8011.

Apr. 8: International

Adoptions information

Prospective adoptive parents are invited to a joint presentation by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington and Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Charlotte about adopting children from Russia and China The two agencies are working in partnership to help place children from these two countries in loving, permanent homes. Both agencies are licensed and so far 800 children have been placed throughout the United States. Meeting will be held Tuesday, April 8, from 7:0Q to 8:30 p.m. at Catholic Charities Children's Services located at 5294 Lyngate Court in Burke, Virginia. Phone (703) 425-0100 to reserve a seat. More information at www.ccda.net

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