Culpeper Pride Gayla
Culpeper Pride will be hosting its second annual Scholarship Gayla on November 3rd at the beautiful Rixey Manor, hosted by the amazing Dr. Anja Dick!! This year's Gayla will have a Dia De Muertos theme, with lots of fun activities, including a murder mystery, silent auction, and entertainment from Anja! All proceeds go directly into our scholarship fund benefiting Culpeper County High School, Eastern View High School, and Madison County High School graduating seniors. Go to www.culpeperpride.org to
300 Block Wayland Rd. Utility Asphalt Patch
NEWS RELEASE Town of Culpeper 400 S. Main Street Culpeper, VA 22701FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anthony Schoch, Operations Manager Phone: (540) 825-0285 October 10th, 2024300 Block Wayland Rd. Utility Asphalt Patch The Town Public Works will perform roadway repairs on Friday, October 11th. Weather permitting, the work hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The roadway repair will take place along the 300 block of Wayland Rd. Due to the location of the repair, a safety work zone will require
Town of Culpeper Seeks Proposals from Local Artists for New VA 250th Mural
Culpeper, VA (10/9/2024) – Culpeper Tourism and the Culpeper VA 250th Committee are seeking proposals from local artists to research, design, and paint (if awarded) a new Culpeper Minute Men Mural. The selected mural design will aim to embody the theme of “Revolution of Ideas” anchored by the history of the Culpeper Minute Men. To learn more, you can find the Culpeper VA 250th Wall Project RFP at https://tinyurl.com/576wdn9y. This project is made possible in part by a Virginia Commission for the Arts grant.
Lake Culpeper Adventures (LCA) Season Closure
Lake Culpeper Adventures (LCA) Season Closure The Town of Culpeper’s Lake Culpeper Adventures will be closing for the season on Saturday October 19, 2024. If you have questions, please call the Environmental Services Department at (540) 825- 8671.
North Blue Ridge Ave Sidewalk Installation
North Blue Ridge Ave Sidewalk Installation The Town of Culpeper Public Works Department has scheduled a contractor to install concrete curb and sidewalk on N Blue Ridge Ave from 522 to W Culpeper St. The contractor will begin operations on Monday, October 7th, and is projected to be completed by Friday, October 18th. The installation operation will consist of saw cutting the existing edge of pavement then forming and pouring new concrete curbs and sidewalks. Weather permitting, the hours of operation will
The Invasive Threat of Bamboo: A Power Outage Risk
The Invasive Threat of Bamboo: A Power Outage Risk Fredericksburg, Va.—Bamboo, often planted for its aesthetic appeal or as a privacy screen, is the cause behind a growing number of power outages. As an invasive species, it spreads aggressively, choking out native plants and disrupting local ecosystems. Once planted, bamboo is incredibly difficult to manage or remove. In fact, mowing it can cause it to flourish and spread more rapidly. Bamboo also threatens Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s
Clean-Energy Fellow to Drive EV and Grid Resilience Programs at REC
Date: Oct. 2, 2024 Contact: Casey Hollins Managing Director—Communications and Public Relations (540)-891-5908, news@myrec.coop Clean-Energy Fellow to Drive EV and Grid Resilience Programs at REC Fredericksburg, Va.—Viviana Garcia joins Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship program. The program provides recent graduates and energy professionals the
REC Recognized for Strong Customer Satisfaction
Date: Sept. 26, 2024 Contact: Casey Hollins Managing Director—Communications and Public Relations (540)-891-5908, news@myrec.coopREC Recognized for Strong Customer Satisfaction Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) members have spoken, and as a result the Cooperative and its employees earned both a 2023 and a 2024 Customer Satisfaction Award from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). REC
UVA Health Kicks off 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment Survey
Manassas, Va., September 26, 2024 – UVA Health will open the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment survey (CHNA) tomorrow, September 27, 2024. CHNA assesses the health needs of the community to prioritize needs and help identify resources potentially available to address them. The survey will be available for completion from September 27 through October 17. It will seek input on various factors impacting health, including environmental, social, and sociocultural influences. The collected data, combined
Windmore Foundation Seeks Silent Auction Items for Upcoming Gala
The Windmore Foundation for the Arts is turning 40, and we’re celebrating in style with an unforgettable black-tie Anniversary Gala! To make this event truly spectacular, we’re calling on our amazing community to help us fill our silent auction with must-have items. Here’s where you come in! We’re seeking donations of: Gift Cards: Your favorite restaurants, stores, or services Arts-Related Items: Paintings, sculptures, handmade crafts, art supplies—anything to spark creativity! Music: Instruments,
Holiday Lights Driving Tour
IS IT PLUGGED IN??? The tacky light season is here and Culpeper County Parks & Recreation is currently recruiting for houses and properties that showcase over-the-top displays to place on the first-ever Culpeper Holiday Lights Driving Tour!!! For 2024, there will be three (3) display categories: 1.) We have a very nice display 2.) My electric bill is definitely going to notice 3.) Who is Clark W. Griswold!!! Additional Information: - Registration Deadline: November 15, 2024 - For the map, only
REC Warns of In-Person Impersonation Scams
Date: Sept. 20, 2024 Contact: Casey Hollins Managing Director—Communications and Public Relations (540)-891-5908, news@myrec.coopREC Warns of In-Person Impersonation Scams Fredericksburg, Va.—Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has seen an increase in potential in-person scams in the southeast portion of its service area. In the most recent report, an REC customer says potential scammers have approached them at their home
Pilot Project Between Town of Culpeper & Culpeper Garden Club
For Immediate Release: September 20, 2024Culpeper Garden ClubMichelle North michellednorth@gmail.com540.219.6777 cell Pilot Project Between Town of Culpeper & Culpeper Garden Club It was the perfect day for planting - cool temperatures, cloudy skies and the promise of rain in the following days. Culpeper Garden Club volunteers gathered in mid-September to plant an assortment of shrubs, perennials and hundreds of daffodil bulbs in large
Vendors for the Children's Day at the Park event
We are now accepting vendors for the Children's Day at the Park event at Yowell Meadow Park on Saturday, October 26, from 10:00am until 1:00pm. This event is for families with young children, and it features arts, crafts, games, face painting, a bouncy house, a feature presentation, DJ and more! We invite nonprofit and human services vendors with a child and family focus to set up for this event that is well loved by all. The event is coordinated by the Early Childhood Workgroup of Healthy Culpeper,
Hickory Ridge Haunted Trail coming to Spotsylvania Virginia this October
Halls of Hysteria presents Hickory Ridge Haunted Trail Every weekend in October 2024! VIRGINIA’S MOST TERRIFYING HAUNTED ATTRACTION! Deep within Spotsylvania, Virginia lies a haunted forest where chilling whispers echo through the twisted trees, and unseen eyes follow every step of those daring enough to enter its shadowy depths!!! Every Friday and Saturday Night in October! Hosted by Ni River Manor 5949 Hickory Ridge Road Spotsylvania, VirginiaEnter, if you dare, the accursed woods where shadows
Key Considerations for Entrepreneurs Thinking of Opening a Franchise in Culpeper
If you're thinking about opening a franchise, there are a few things you should take into consideration. Namely, you should understand what goes into franchise ownership and have a clear idea of the downsides and upsides of franchise ownership. Additionally, you should know how to write a business plan for a franchise and understand why an LLC is often a good choice for this type of business. Keep reading this helpful guide from the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce to learn more.What Are the Downsides of
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