WHAT’S HAPPENING

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Cherry Blossom Run for Man and Beast

It’s an annual two-legged rite of spring in Middleburg, so time to check those shoelaces, prepare to hydrate early and often and take off for the five-kilometer Cherry Blossom run scheduled on April 16.

As for the four-legged set, the same day there will be a one-mile Pooch Prance, also benefiting the Cherry Blossom Breast Cancer Foundation. Both races will start and finish at the Middleburg Community Center.

Donations will be used to support the foundation’s programs and be disbursed to worthy Fauquier and Loudoun County nonprofits and to regional breast cancer research institutions in support of the mission to help detect, treat, educate, and eliminate breast cancer.

And of course, it goes without saying the apparel color of the day will be pink.

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The Middleburg Montessori School will hold its 12th annual Art of the Piedmont art auction on Friday, May 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Slater Run Vineyard at in Upperville. The event raises financial support for Middleburg Montessori School and provides a forum for many local talented artists in the area.

Tickets are still available for purchase online, and included in the price of admission is Slater Run wine that will complement the winery’s palate pleasing appetizers. The menu was hand-selected and will include local farm fresh pork and beef, seafood, caviar and vegetarian options.

The event also includes a week-long virtual auction via Better World for eager bidders and those who are unable to attend in person. Early bidding begins Friday, May 12 at 5 p.m. and continues into the in-person auction Friday, May 19.

The Art of the Piedmont has been raising financial support for Middleburg Montessori School for 12 years. The 501(c)(3) non-profit school has been serving families in the community for 43 years and uses these funds in an effort to serve as many children as possible, all while meeting each and every child’s developmental needs.

For ticket information, go to: info@artofthepiedmont.org.

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Middleburg FISH (it stands for For Instant and Sympathetic Help) is an allvolunteer organization that has been providing services to its neighbors in need for over 60 years. It’s now looking for more volunteers.

FISH was founded by the late Rene Llewellyn and Nancy Manierre and is a non-sectarian, non-profit group dedicated to helping people meet financial emergencies and short-term needs.

FISH responds to requests for help with rent, utilities, and medical items, including prescriptions. The goal is to prevent an eviction, keep utilities from being turned off, and help people pay for their prescriptions.

FISH is looking for volunteer operators who will take calls. The commitment is for only one day a month and can be done from a cell phone. Operators record details from those needing help and then work with the FISH treasurer to get the assistance needed.

If you can serve as an operator one day a month, please contact Martha Cotter at bigfish@middleburgfish.org