Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday Observance weekend Announcements and Observances
Here are the announcements for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday Observance weekend and other upcoming events and notices: * MLK Observance - sponsored by Scrabble School Preservation Foundation, Inc. 30th Annual Celebration, SUNDAY, January 17, 2021, 6 p.m. - VIRTUAL viaCulpeper Media See the attachment Go to this link: [https://www.culpepermedia.org%0d]https://www.culpepermedia.org * MLK Observance - sponsored by Northern Virginia Baptist Association - SUNDAY, January 17, 2021, 3 p.m.
Deadline for Childcare/Workforce Relief Program Jan 18
On December 16, 2020, the first round of the Culpeper Childcare/Workforce Relief Program ended with 247 Culpeper households set to each receive $1,000 in relief this week! Checks are being mailed today!! If you were unable to apply for this help in the first round, you have another opportunity to apply! If your first round application was not successful, you may be considered in the second in most instances, and you would be contacted in follow-up.On December 21, 2020, Culpeper announced a second round of
Country Club of Culpeper Brings In Golf Course Maintenance Company
Country Club of Culpeper Brings In Golf Course Maintenance Company Culpeper, VA ……The Culpeper Country Club is pleased to announce that effective January 17, 2021 International Golf Maintenance, (IGM) will assume the Club’s day-to-day golf course maintenance responsibility. IGM is a nationwide provider of golf course maintenance services with significant experience in the region including nearby Lake of the Woods. “Our primary goal in hiring a third-party golf course maintenance company is to
News Release: 1/14/2021 - Trinity Senior Village Opens Tomorrow!
Press Release January 14, 2021 Trinity Senior Village Assisted Living is excited to announce the opening of their brand new, Locust Grove location. We will be welcoming our first residents into our Assisted Living Community Friday, January 15th.We are thrilled to be able to fulfill our mission to enrich the lives of the seniors we will be caring for every day by providing a safe, supportive home with integrity, compassion, and dignity. Trinity Senior Village has been designed to have a residential feel
News Release: 1/9/2021 Statement Condeming Acts at U S Capitol
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Michael T. Olinger, Mayor William M. Yowell, Vice MayorCouncil Members Keith Brown Jamie Clancey Keith Price Frank Reaves Pranas Rimeikis Jon Russell Meaghan Taylor January 9, 2021 - STATEMENT CONDEMING ACTS AT US CAPITOL On behalf of the Culpeper Town Council, we want to make clear that we do not condone the actions displayed at the Capitol earlier this week. We do not condone those who participated in the violence that resulted in the death of a law enforcement
2020 Town Real Estate and Personal Property Date Due Date Extended to Tuesday, February 16, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Howard Kartel, Director of Finance/Town TreasurerPhone: (540) 829-8220Date: January 13, 2021 2020 Town Real Estate and Personal Property Date Due Date Extended to Tuesday, February 16, 2021At the Town Council meeting on January 12, 2021, Council approved an extension of the due date for 2020 real estate and personal property tax bills, now due on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.Bills not paid by this date are subject to a 10% penalty, and 10% interest per annum, beginning the
Culpeper Wellness Foundation welcomes new members to Board of Directors
Culpeper Wellness Foundation announces the following appointments to the Foundation’s Board of Directors: Mary Margaret Cleary, Gillette K. Harris, Donna Staton and Octavia Yates. “I am pleased to welcome these individuals to our dedicated team of board members,” said Foundation president Shari Landry. “They each are fully invested in the community and bring to the table unique talents and positive energy. This year marks implementation of the Foundation’s new strategic framework in support of improving
News Release: 1/12/2021Empowering Culpeper to host food distribution on Saturday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 Empowering Culpeper to host food distribution on Saturday CULPEPER, Va. – Empowering Culpeper will host its next food distribution this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Culpeper United Methodist Church. COVID-19 guidelines continue to be in place for the safety of volunteers and recipients at this weekend’s distribution. Individuals will be given a number when entering the church parking lot and asked to remain in their cars until asked to enter the
Yolonda Deane Joins EXIT Cornerstone Realty in Culpeper
Culpeper, VA (Grassroots Newswire) January 12, 2021 - EXIT Cornerstone Realty is pleased to announce that Yolonda Deane has joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals. EXIT Cornerstone Realty, located at 609 S. Main St., Culpeper, Virginia is a proud member of EXIT Realty Virginia's rapidly expanding network of independently owned and operated brokerages across the region.About EXIT Realty: EXIT Realty is a company founded and built on human potential. A full service,
REC Names Director of Operations and Construction in Eastern Region
Fredericksburg, Va. - Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has promoted Daniel Dewey to director of operations and construction for the Cooperative’s Eastern Region. Dewey began at REC as an apprentice lineman in 2004 and most recently served as a line foreman. His years of experience and countless hours in the field give him firsthand knowledge of what it takes to safely construct power lines and instruct and supervise line crews. “Mr. Dewey has worked through the ranks, learning from the ground up and
News Release: Rappahhanock Rapidan Health District update
By Jan 8, 2020, the RRHD team will have vaccinated nearly 1,000 frontline healthcare workers and first responder staff at a central location in the district. Through the dedication and hard work of our vaccination team, and in collaboration with Culpeper Medical Center – Novant Health UVA and Fauquier Health, we anticipate reaching most of the Phase 1a group by the end of next week. We plan to evolve (soon) to a larger site with pop-up events in other counties and/or Saturday availability. We continue to
Director of Powell Wellness Center serving on board of national Medical Fitness Association
Eric Good, director of Powell Wellness Center (PWC) since 2012, is serving a two-year term (2021-2023) on the Medical Fitness Association’s (MFA) Board of Directors after election to that position by MFA members. PWC is a medically integrated health and fitness center managed by the Culpeper Wellness Foundation. The center offers member and community programming that seeks to support a healthy lifestyle and improve outcomes for those with chronic diseases and multiple risk factors. PWC is one of only 2
News Release: Culpeper Recovers pre-program launch announcement
Culpeper Recovers SWaM Business Grant is a program designed to provide small businesses in Culpeper rent and mortgage relief for up to $10,000. This is a reimbursement grant managed by the Town of Culpeper Tourism and Economic Development Department, administered by Community Investment Collaborative (CIC). The Culpeper Recovers SWaM Business Grant will launch by the end of January 2021. Program details, eligibility requirements and the application will be issued upon launch. The purpose of this
Wellspring is now offering an affordable membership program!
Membership Program Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the membership program? The Wellspring Membership Program is a comprehensive medical membership available only to those without a commercial or government insurance plan! Enrolled individuals or families can now choose to have regular access to our healthcare services for one low monthly price that includes unlimited sick visits, annual gynecological examinations, yearly physicals, preventative counseling, in house testing and more. Individuals or
Canncelled -- Annual Pork Tenderloin Dinner
Cancelation - We are sorry to report that the Annual Pork Tenderloin Dinner scheduled for January 17, 2021, at Rapidan Volunteer Fire Department has been canceled. This is one of many important fundraisers for our local fire and rescue companies. It is also a way for our volunteers to meet and greet their neighbors in a non-emergency manner so they look forward to this event every year and are hoping to be able to reschedule it for a later date. Thank you for understanding.
News Release: Thank you from the Culpeper Toy Chest
As the President of the Culpeper Toy Chest, I would like to acknowledge the following individuals and businesses that made the 2020 campaign a huge success. The GRAND NEWS… 3,760 toys and items were collected in Culpeper and distributed in Culpeper county through the Culpeper Toy Chest Program (382 OVER 2019’s drive!) through the Culpeper Community Christmas Basket, S.A.F.E. (Services to Abused Families) and C.H.S.S. (Culpeper Housing and Shelter Services), all staying local. Local business CrossFit
News Release: Culpeper Childcare/Workforce Relief Program second round announced
On December 16, 2020, the first round of the Culpeper Childcare/Workforce Relief Program ended with 247 Culpeper households set to each receive $1,000 in relief. If you were unable to apply for this help in the first round, you have another opportunity to apply! If your first round application was not successful, you may be considered in the second in most instances, and you would be contacted in follow-up.On December 21, 2020, Culpeper announced a second round of the Culpeper Childcare/Workforce Relief
Lighting the Future: REC Offers Scholarships
Lighting the Future: REC Offers ScholarshipsFredericksburg, Va. –Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) knows the importance of a solid education, whether it be from a four-year university or a trade school. No matter the knowledge and skill set, each employee is integral to the daily operation of the Cooperative. Looking far into the future success of the community, REC is an advocate for supporting the dreams of young adults. That’s why each year your Cooperative awards scholarships to provide a boost to
News Release: Town of Culpeper launches Culpeper Competes Entrepreneur Education and Competition Pro
The Town of Culpeper has opened applications for Culpeper Competes. To inspire economic development and job creation in Culpeper, the Town is proud to present Culpeper Competes – Entrepreneur Education and Competition Program. Culpeper Competes is designed to encourage and develop an entrepreneurial spirit through business development education and mentorships to guide participants through the process of launching or growing their business. The Town of Culpeper received a $45,000 Community Business Launch
REC Names New Western Region Manager
REC Names New Western Region ManagerFredericksburg, VA – Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has promoted Shawn McDonough to serve as REC’s Western Region Manager. REC’s western region includes portions of the counties of Albemarle, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Frederick, Greene, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock, Shenandoah, Stafford and Warren.McDonough has over 31 years of experience in utility operations, including project management, engineering and leadership. “Mr. McDonough is an accomplished project
Join the Movement - Become a Dementia Friend!
Before the COVID-19 pandemic tightened its grip in March this year, almost 200 people in our region became Dementia Friends. Dementia Friends is a growing movement that started in the United Kingdom and was developed with the goal of creating awareness in communities about what dementia is, the many ways it is manifested, and how people can respond and help when they encounter someone who seems confused. Dementia Friends in Virginia is sponsored by Leading Age, a nonprofit that supports education, advocacy,
News Release: Novant Health UVA Health System proudly presents: What’s Up, Doc?
Join us to learn about how, when and where to seek treatment for obesity and obesity-related conditions; the importance of maintaining good health during a pandemic, healthy approaches to diet and nutrition, and available support and resources. Listen to experts from across Novant Health UVA Health System discuss the benefits of the many surgical and non-surgical options for ensuring a successful weight-loss journey and maintaining long term health.Alexandra Zubowicz, MD, FACS, FAMBS A general surgeon, Dr.
REC Announces Net Bill Reduction in 2021
REC Announces Net Bill Reduction in 2021Fredericksburg, Va. - Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has announced a net decrease to REC member-owners’ electric bills. This reduction is the result of a decrease in the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) for 2021, which is being partially offset by a modest rate increase to distribution costs. A typical residential member-owner using 1,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) per month will see a bill reduction of nearly $6 per month beginning in January. The bill decreases are a
REC Names New Director of Operations & Construction Services
REC Names New Director of Operations & Construction ServicesFredericksburg, VA – Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) promotes Jason Satterwhite as Director of Operational and Construction Services. In his new role, Satterwhite is responsible for the Cooperative’s Operations Center; SCADA, Load Management and Telecommunications department; and the coordination of mutual aid during major outage events. He is also responsible for the negotiation and administration of contracts involving overhead and
News from EXIT Cornerstone Realty
"We’re excited to welcome Yolonda to EXIT Realty," says ELLEN BUTTERS, Broker/Owner of EXIT Cornerstone Realty. "EXIT is growing and attracting quality business people like Yolonda each and every day." Yolonda is a dedicated wife and mother and believes family is everything. She worked for years in the insurance business and later for a master plumber. She decided it was time for a new adventure in a field she had always been interested in and got her real estate license. We are happy for her to start
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