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Culpeper Times • Feb. 20-26, 2020
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What’s Happening ➤ Happenings, from Page 13 using innovative camera work, which unnerved audiences not accustomed to seeing so much on-screen violence. In real life, the infamous murder quickly led the state to break up the crime syndicate, and Patterson’s son eventually became state attorney general and then governor of Alabama. The 87-minute film was also released in a longer version, which included a 13-minute newsreel. “The Phenix City Story” was added to the National Film Registry in 2019. 35mm archival film print, 100 min. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations taken. 7:30 p.m.
FEB. 24 SCHOOL BOARD BUSINESS/ WORK SESSION • The Culpeper
County School Board Business/ Work Session (with a closed session later in the agenda) from 6-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, from 6-9 p.m. at the School Board Office, 450 Radio Lane.
FEB. 25 WATER SYSTEM STUDY •
The Town of Culpeper will host a public meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, in the Community Room at the Culpeper Police Department, 740 Old Brandy Road. The purpose of the meeting is for Hazen and Sawyer to present the final report for the town water system study. The Town Council commissioned an independent study of the public water system in response to an August 2018 petition signed by town water customers. Following a competitive request for proposals, the council awarded the water system study to Hazen and Sawyer on March 12, 2019. Hazen and Sawyer representatives will be present to answer questions from the public regarding the town’s water system and services.
FEB. 26 St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 115 N. East St., Culpeper, will have Ash Wednesday services at 7 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. on Feb. 26. A quiet hour — a silent time for prayer,
meditation and reflection to observe the beginning of Lent — will take place at 10 a.m. All are welcome. For more information, call (540) 825-8786, visit www.ststephensculpeper.net or email ssec@ststephensculpeper.net. Parking is available at 120 N. Commerce St.
FEB. 27 PARENT NIGHT FOR SIXTHGRADERS • Floyd T. Binns Middle School will have Parent Night for sixth-graders from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the FTBMS Gym.
FEB. 28 SPAGHETTI DINNER • The
Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will have a spaghetti dinner from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Brandy Station Charter Hall. The menu will feature spaghetti with homemade sauce, salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverages. The cost is $9 per plate for adults, $5 per plate for children 4-10, and children 3 and under eat free. Carryouts will be available in the parking lot at the rear of the firehouse. Cash, check and credit/debit cards will be accepted.
FEB. 29 CONCERT • Grammy Award Winner JON CARROLL In Concert Culpeper, Va. Limited Seating All Ticket Sales In Advance $25.“Jon Carroll is a one man band, a poet, a songwriter, a singer of every kind of song and above all, a musician’s musician…and I can also attest to his being a not-to-be-missed performer.” ~Mary Chapin Carpenter At age 18, Jon Carroll was a founding member of Starland Vocal Band, recording the #1 Pop hit “AFTERNOON DELIGHT.” The group went on to be nominated for 5 Grammy Awards, winning 2: for Best New Artist & Best Arrangement for Voices (One of Jon's roles in the group). Since then, he's has not slowed down as a performer, composer, arranger, producer, songwriter and musician. His works have appeared in films, commercials and episodic dramas and comedies, and he is highly sought after studio session performer appearing on many recordings. His songs have been covered by artists such as Linda
Ronstadt (Her 80’s hit Get Closer), Tom Jones and Kenny Rogers, and he's the long-time keyboardist/vocalist band member with Mary Chapin Carpenter, has contributed to countless others including Rodney Crowell, Dixie Chicks, Peter Wolf, Eric Lindell, Robin & Linda Williams, Eddie From Ohio, The Grandsons, Tony Rice & Grammy Winner John McCutcheon. He will play Grass Rootes from 8 to 10 p.m. For info or to make reservations call (540) 764-4229.
PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE DINNER • Mitchells Presbyterian Church will hold its Annual Pancake & Sausage Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Our “all you can eat” dinner, complete with homemade sausage and gravy, apples, and more, will be $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Youngsters under 5 will eat FREE. Extra “take home” sausage will be for sale. Proceeds will benefit local missions and youth programs. Please call 825-1079 for information.
MARCH 1 SOUL FOOD SUNDAY SERVICE • On Sunday, March 1,
Mount Olive Baptist Church, 8412 White Shop Road, Culpeper, will present its sixth annual Soul Food Sunday Service in recognition of Black History Month. The morning service begins at 11 a.m., followed by a soul food luncheon. The afternoon service begins at 2:30 p.m. and features the Fifth Sunday Singers from Shady Grove Baptist Church in Orange and the Dancing Grannies from Mount Morris Baptist Church in Huma, Va. All are welcome.
MARCH 4 POTLUCK AND LENTEN STUDIES• St. Stephens Episcopal
Church, 115 N. East St., Culpeper, will have a potluck supper followed by a Lenten study and discussion each from 6-7:30 p.m. each Wednesday from March 4-April 1 in the Parish Hall. The group will focus on five essential spiritual practices that are rooted in Jesus’ own walk with God and taught throughout the New Testament. Bring a dish to share. All are welcome. For more information, call (540) 825-8786, visit www.ststephensculpeper.net or email ssec@ststephensculpeper.net. Parking is available at 120 N. Commerce St.
MARCH 9 SCHOOL BUDGET HEARING•
The Culpeper County School Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed fiscal 2021 budget at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 9, at the County Administration Office, 302 N. Main St. Parents and residents are encouraged to provide input regarding their views of the educational needs of Culpeper’s students and priorities for the school division.
MARCH 10 RRCS BOARD MEETING
• Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services will hold its regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday, March 10, at 1 p.m. at 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend should contact Jeanette Nord at (540) 825-3100, ext. 3146.
MARCH 14 WALK THROUGH THE WOODS AT MONTPELIER •
The Natural Exploration Series: Magnificent Trees of Montpelier, will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14, at Montpelier, 11350 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station. The walking tour will take people around the property to visit many of the old giants. Attendees will learn how to determine the height and width of the specimens. The cost is $10 per person. Register online at www.montpelier. org/events. In case of inclement weather, call (540) 672-2728 for an update.
MAY 3 TRIP TO INTERNATIONAL TATTOO FESTIVAL IN NORFOLK • AARP Chapter 5239
will have a bus to Virginia International Tattoo: A Tribute to Those Who Serve on May 3. Experience the thrill of more than 1,000 internationally acclaimed artists with the might sounds of ceremonial marching bands, massed pipes and professional dancers. The cost is $119. For more information, contact Barbara at (540) 972-4651 or email wisecruiser@hotmail.com.
