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Food Pantry Day

Our town is gearing up for an all-day fundraiser for the Rappahannock County Food Pantry on Saturday, May 11. Festivities include a bake sale, a pet parade, where entrants are bringing cans of pet food, a Mother’s Day flower sale, an extraordinary quilt and lace exhibit and a benefit reception at the home of Washington Mayor John Fox Sullivan. All proceeds go to the Food Pantry. Email Bette Mahoney for more information at bsmah@stoneledge.net

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Community Bonfire

The Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and the Town of Washington are sponsoring a bonfire on Friday, January 4 at 5 p.m. on Leggett Lane, adjacent to the new nature trail, off Warren Avenue in town. Bring food and drinks and join the fun around the fire. Fire department volunteers will be selling hot dogs, hamburgers, and hot chocolate for $1 each.  If you have a real Christmas tree that you would like to add to the bonfire please deliver it now through Friday to Leggett Lane. The fire department will be demonstrating how to maintain a controlled burn and supervising the fire.
This idea is based on Mayor John Sullivan’s childhood in Philadelphia where the community held a bonfire like this every year. He hopes this can be the start of a new town tradition and the first of many more bonfires to come. He invites everyone to come out and have a good time.

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Preparing for ‘Christmas in Little Washington’

December 2, Sunday – Christmas in Little Washington & Holiday Parade (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

Preparations have been underway for months as there is nothing like Christmas in Little Washington where a town of only 133 residents, together with a county of only 7,000 persons, put together a memorable day of small-town Americana that brings back images of yesteryear reminiscent of Currier & Ives and Norman Rockwell. The Christmas Parade, which winds along the streets of Little Washington from 1-2 p.m. features a  noteworthy Grand Marshall, usually the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp, farm animals, music,  a cavalcade of floats, fire trucks and Santa and Mrs. Claus who afterwards will have a gift for every child. Add an Artisans Market featuring over 30 local artists and crafts people, specialty food and wine vendors (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), a magician, Steve Kish, at The Theatre at Washington (2 p.m.) and an incredible collection of rare Christmas stamps at Washington Baptist Church (12-7 p.m.) and visitors have a day to remember. Free admission and parking. Food available throughout the town. The event is sponsored by the Rappahannock Hospitality and Visitors Association. For more information call 540-522-0188.

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Fall & Winter Events

November 3 & 4 Saturday & Sunday – Eighth Annual Artists of Rappahannock Studio & Gallery Tour (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

This two-day fall getaway begins at our Washington Fire Hall where visitors can pick up a tour program, view selected works of artists and continue on to 17 studios and nine galleries scattered throughout our county. Some 50 fine artists will have their work on display and for sale at their private home studios.  Admission is $10 per person. For more information, visit http://www.raac.org, the Web site of the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community, sponsors of the event. The Fire Hall is located at 10 Firehouse Lane, Washington, VA 22747.

December 2, Sunday – Christmas in Little Washington & Holiday Parade (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

There is nothing like Christmas in Little Washington where a town of only 133 residents, together with a county of only 7,000 persons, put together a memorable day of small-town Americana that brings back images of yesteryear reminiscent of Currier & Ives and Norman Rockwell. The Christmas Parade, which winds along the streets of Little Washington from 1-2 p.m. features a  noteworthy Grand Marshall, usually the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp, farm animals, music,  a cavalcade of floats, fire trucks and Santa and Mrs. Claus who afterwards will have a gift for every child. Add an Artisans Market featuring over 30 local artists and crafts people, specialty food and wine vendors (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), a magician, Steve Kish, at The Theatre at Washington (2 p.m.) and an incredible collection of rare Christmas stamps at Washington Baptist Church (12-7 p.m.) and visitors have a day to remember. Free admission and parking. Food available throughout the town. The event is sponsored by the Rappahannock Hospitality and Visitors Association. For more information call 540-522-0188.

December 31, Monday – Last Night Rappahannock

The Rappahannock Historical Society, at 328 Gay Street, is sponsoring its Third Annual “Last Night Rappahannock,” a family-oriented event and fundraiser in the Town of Washington.  The event will include musical entertainment for adults; a Park Ranger with a variety of items; crafting and other activities for children; and food in Trinity Church Parish Hall for all to enjoy. Reservations are requested by December 28  and are available by phone or email. Rates: $15 individuals / $30 families with children. Hours are 5-8 pm. For more information, visit rappahannockhistsoc.org  email rapphistsoc@comcast.net or call 540.675.1163.

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Stunning Fall Foliage

It is a spectacular time to visit Little Washington as the autumn leaves are vibrant hues of red and orange and gold and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains are breathtaking  from our little town. The Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park, only 11 miles away, beckon visitors who love to hike and ride horses through the park. A drive in the car along Skyline Drive at this time of year is so wondrous that visitors come from all over the world to see the leaves changing . Hop on a bicycle and see closeup our Nature’s bounty as you ride our scenic byways and pedal through our back country roads.

Fall & Winter Events

November 3 & 4 Saturday & Sunday – Eighth Annual Artists of Rappahannock Studio & Gallery Tour (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

This two-day fall getaway begins at our Washington Fire Hall where visitors can pick up a tour program, view selected works of artists and continue on to 17 studios and nine galleries scattered throughout our county. Some 50 fine artists will have their work on display and for sale at their private home studios.  Admission is $10 per person. For more information, visit http://www.raac.org, the Web site of the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community, sponsors of the event. The Fire Hall is located at 10 Firehouse Lane, Washington, VA 22747.

December 2, Sunday – Christmas in Little Washington & Holiday Parade (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

There is nothing like Christmas in Little Washington where a town of only 133 residents, together with a county of only 7,000 persons, put together a memorable day of small-town Americana that brings back images of yesteryear reminiscent of Currier & Ives and Norman Rockwell. The Christmas Parade, which winds along the streets of Little Washington from 1-2 p.m. features a  noteworthy Grand Marshall, usually the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp, farm animals, music,  a cavalcade of floats, fire trucks and Santa and Mrs. Claus who afterwards will have a gift for every child. Add an Artisans Market featuring over 30 local artists and crafts people, specialty food and wine vendors (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), a magician, Steve Kish, at The Theatre at Washington (2 p.m.) and an incredible collection of rare Christmas stamps at Washington Baptist Church (12-7 p.m.) and visitors have a day to remember. Free admission and parking. Food available throughout the town. The event is sponsored by the Rappahannock Hospitality and Visitors Association. For more information call 540-522-0188.

December 31, Monday – Last Night Rappahannock

The Rappahannock Historical Society, at 328 Gay Street, is sponsoring its Third Annual “Last Night Rappahannock,” a family-oriented event and fundraiser in the Town of Washington.  The event will include musical entertainment for adults; a Park Ranger with a variety of items; crafting and other activities for children; and food in Trinity Church Parish Hall for all to enjoy. Reservations are requested by December 28  and are available by phone or email. Rates: $15 individuals / $30 families with children. Hours are 5-8 pm. For more information, visit rappahannockhistsoc.org  email rapphistsoc@comcast.net or call 540.675.1163.