September 17, 2024 Community Updates in Culpeper Area | Community Events

Bells will ring in Culpeper and throughout America at 4 p.m. at the moment for Constitution Day. The act commemorates the ringing of church bells in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, asserting the signing of the U.S. Constitution by the framers on the Second Continental Congress on Sept. 17, 1787.

The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution invitations the general public to hitch them in ringing bells on the nook of Main and Davis Streets as native church bells ring and college students ring bells on the colleges.

At its assembly earlier this month, the Board of Supervisors adopted a decision recognizing Constitution Day in observance of the 237th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution.

The decision, in half, states, “Its first three words—’We the People’—affirm that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens; and … more than two centuries after its ratification, (it) remains a vital and living document, strengthened by amendments, serving as both guide and protector of U.S. citizens and their elected officials; and WHEREAS, the history, significance, and effect of the provisions in the Constitution and its amendments are essential knowledge for all citizens.”

Artists from all visible artwork disciplines are invited to take part in a one-of-a-kind exhibit in the historic State Theatre.

Windmore Foundation for the Arts, in partnership with the African American Heritage Alliance, introduced the upcoming occasion, “Windows to Our Heritage: The Essence of Culture Expressed Through Creative Art Forms.”

The exhibit seeks to spotlight the various and wealthy expressions of African American tradition by visible arts and can be held 9 a.m. to six p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, in Windmore’s new efficiency area in the State Theatre.

Organizers working in all types of visible artwork, together with portray, sculpture, images, digital artwork, blended media and extra, are inspired to use, in line with a launch.

“As part of our mission to support the artist community, we are offering free 10×10 booth spaces with no commission fees on sales. This is a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their talents in a professional and historic venue while contributing to an exhibition that celebrates cultural heritage and creative expression. This exhibition will offer attendees an inspiring glimpse into the artistry and heritage of African American culture.”

The deadline for artist registration is Friday, Sept. 27. The occasion can be free and open to the general public, making it an accessible cultural expertise for the complete neighborhood, in line with publicity.

To apply as an artist, contact Simone Logan at sdurrah@aol.com or Ruth Irving at irvingcarrol@aol.com.

Calendar from Culpeper County Public Schools:

• Today: School Board Administration Committee assembly, School Board Office, 471 James Madison Highway, Suite 201, 8 a.m.
• Wednesday: Farmington Elementary PTO assembly, library, 5 p.m.
• Wednesday: Sycamore Park Elementary Back to School Night, 6-7 p.m.
• Thursday: VSBA Legislative Advocacy Conference, Chesterfield Career and Technical Center, 13900 Hull Street, N. Midlothian, 9 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
• Thursday: Yowell Elementary Back to School Night, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Thursday: Pearl Sample Elementary Back to School Night, 6-7 p.m.
• Sept. 23: School Board Work Session, School Board Office, 6 p.m.

A consultant from Services to Abused Families of Culpeper would be the program speaker for the 7 p.m. assembly tonight of the Jefferson Ruritan Club in the fellowship corridor at Jeffersonton Baptist Church.

There is not any value to attend and everyone seems to be invited. The night will start with dinner and a brief Ruritan enterprise assembly will comply with the SAFE presentation.

“The Jefferson Ruritan Club is a local community service organization helping our community to be a better place. You also get to know others in our community while helping our community. We always welcome new members or visitors, school age to senior citizen age.”

Contact 540/937-5119 and see JeffersonVaRuritanClub.org for extra info.

The third Annual Awareness and Fundraising Walk for Aging in Place can be held at midday on Saturday, ranging from the Lake of the Woods Community Center in Locust Grove, that includes music, meals and enjoyable. Registration begins at 11 a.m.

Enabling individuals to be wholesome, comfortable and linked as they age, LOWLINC (Lake of the Woods Living Independently in our Community) is the sponsor of the stroll, open to individuals of all ages and for many who stay outdoors of Lake of the Woods. There is not any value to take part. LOWLINC appreciates all fundraising efforts and in addition welcomes anybody who simply needs to stroll to boost consciousness.

Questions? Contact data@lowlinc.org or 540/938-0974 and see lowlinc.org.

Join Washington Heritage Museums at 10 a.m. at the moment at Central Rappahannock Regional Library Auditorium in Fredericksburg as plant professional Phillip Watson returns to encourage viewers members together with his distinctive model and character.

Watson, who operated a uncommon plant nursery in Fredericksburg for a few years, is a world-renowned panorama designer and writer featured on QVC community. He is on the backyard advisory panel for Stratford Hall and is a frequent choose on the Philadelphia Flower Show. Major reveals embrace the Royal Chelsea Flower Show in London, The New England Flower Show and The New York Flower Show. He at present lives and gardens in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

At at the moment’s speak, he'll share his ardour for gardening and design from years of expertise and a wealth of plant data. All proceeds from ticket gross sales will profit the renovation of the Mary Washington Monument and Caretaker’s Lodge.

The Rappahannock County Art of Aging Lifestyle and Wellness Expo, a free occasion, can be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville. The Aging Together program will function some ways to be taught extra about constructive getting old and all kinds of assets for each older adults and caregivers.

Fun packages, demos, free companies and data, together with door prizes from native companies, listening to assessments, vaccinations, transportation, fraud and monetary abuse prevention, housing, incapacity assets, hospice, employment, insurance coverage, meals packages, expertise and extra. Grab some free espresso and donuts, plus free ice cream from Yukon Treats for the primary 70 attendees.

Ron Vitiello would be the visitor speaker at 6 p.m. tonight on the Madison County Republican Women’s month-to-month dinner at Fellowship Baptist Church, 725 Gate Road in Madison.

Vitiello previously served because the National Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Deputy Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Dinner will function meatloaf plus facet dishes and desserts by GOP Women members. Dinner donation is $10.

The Culpeper County Young Professionals held its fifteenth annual all-you-can-eat crab fest on the Mountain Run Winery on Saturday.

In addition to the foods and drinks, music for the charity occasion was offered by A.P. Project. All proceeds went to Aging Together, the company liable for connecting older residents of Culpeper with companies and assist that permit them to stay their lives. Aging Together additionally operates in Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock.

“We are so grateful to the Culpeper Young Professional because they have been raising funds not only today but all year and we are really so grateful,” stated Ellen Phipps, Executive Director of Aging Together. “What it speaks to is how much they get it, they get the aging thing. Aging is not some foreign, alien group that’s over there, we’re all aging and it’s really important that we all embrace our aging and not think of older people as some other entity that’s not related to us. We’re all going to get there.”