From ljaeger at kayjae.com Sun Nov 1 00:14:48 2009 From: ljaeger at kayjae.com (Lynn Jaeger) Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:14:48 -0400 Subject: [connectRappahannock.org] Win Tickets to see 'The Music Man' Message-ID: RADIO CONTESTS Listen to WXGM 99.1 on Monday, November 2nd, for six chances to win a pair of tickets to the Thursday, November 5 performance of "The Music Man". Listen to WIGO Country 104.9 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 2-4, for six chances to win a pair of tickets to the Thursday, November 5 performance "The Music Man". The Court House Players Presents. Meredith Willson's The Music Man Book, Music and Lyrics by MEREDITH WILLSON Story by MEREDITH WILLSON and FRANKLIN LACEY Directed by KITTY WITTY November 5-8, 2009 Mathews High School Auditorium 9889 Buckley Hall Road (Route 198) November 5-7 at 8:00 p.m. November 8 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets: $15 at the door, $13 in advance ($12 in advance for students 12 & under, seniors 60 & above and groups of 20 or more) Ticket Outlets: Gloucester: Office Supply, Edgehill Shopping Center, Main St., 804-693-4155 Twice Told Tales, 6658 Main Street, 804-693-9209 Mathews: Mathews Pharmacy (formerly The Medicine Shoppe), 10858 Buckley Hall Rd. 804-725-2556 Mathews County Visitor & Information Center, 240 Main St., 804-725-4229 Middlesex: Coffman's On The Coast, 10675 General Puller Hwy, Hartfield, 804-776-7766 Court House Players information call 804-725-0474 THE MUSIC MAN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-4684. FAX: 212-397-4684. www.MTIShows.com. From rappahannockinfo at connectnetwork.org Mon Nov 2 16:27:47 2009 From: rappahannockinfo at connectnetwork.org (Connect Rappahannock) Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:27:47 -0500 Subject: [connectRappahannock.org] Let Us Help You This Holiday Season Message-ID: <20091102162747.x1ndl1vzcw480cog@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectRappahannock community: Do you have needs or planned events for the upcoming holiday season? If so, take advantage of our on-going partnership with Richmond Magazine, which generously allows us to feature dozens of nonprofit needs each month. The December issue will focus on holiday needs and events - request by Friday, November 6, the items or help you need to continue the vibrant role you play in the Northern Neck community. Update your organization profile under "Items Needed" to submit your request. Last minute requests may be sent to Cindy Balderson, director, at cbalderson at connectnetwork.org. If you have any questions or need help adding your request to your profile, please contact ConnectRappahannock at 824-3676. Thank you, Connect Rappahannock 52 Campus Drive Warsaw, VA 22572 (804) 333-6789 www.connectrappahannock.org From TMARTIN at rappahannock.edu Tue Nov 3 08:31:32 2009 From: TMARTIN at rappahannock.edu (MARTIN Tom) Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:31:32 -0500 Subject: [connectRappahannock.org] Rappenings at Rappahannock Community College Message-ID: Rappenings at RCC for the week of October 26, 2009 RCC honors scholarship donors and recipients?a ceremony and reception on October 28 honored RCC students who have received scholarships for the academic year of 2009-10. Website Link: Assessment tool helps select RCC nursing students?a new evaluation tool, the Test of Essential Academic Skills, is now part of the standardized application process for RCC?s nursing programs. Website Link: Applications open for largest scholarships available to RCC grads?RCC students are eligible from now until January 20 to apply for this year?s nominations to the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation?s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program. Website Link: Tom Martin Public Information Manager Rappahannock Community College 52 Campus Drive Warsaw, VA 22572 Phone: 804-333-6808 E-mail: tmartin at rappahannock.edu Save a tree!!! Please do not print this e-mail unless necessary. Thank you! From kimmoore_bsa at verizon.net Tue Nov 3 13:58:54 2009 From: kimmoore_bsa at verizon.net (kimmoore_bsa) Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:58:54 -0500 Subject: [connectRappahannock.org] Hampton University Choir comes to Mathews Message-ID: <007d01ca5cb7$b1247ed0$0200a8c0@Kim> The Bay School Community Arts Center in Mathews is hosting a concert by the Hampton University Choir on November 22, 2009 at 4:30pm in the Harry Ward Auditorium at Mathews High School. The concert will include 65 members of the University and Concert Choirs. Under the direction of Conductor Royzell Dillard, they will be sharing such music as an excerpt from Messiah, a host of spirituals and gospels, Rutter's Gloria as well as Christmas music. The concert will also highlight music from the African American tradition with works from Hogan, Hairston, McKay, and more! Tickets are $5 per adult with children under 18 free. Tickets are available by calling 804-725-1278 or at the door. Established in 1870, the Concert Choir has distinguished itself by performing in some of the most honorable concert hall and churches in the United States and abroad. The choir has toured parts of Europe and Canada, performed in Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Constitution Hall and was featured at the Inauguration of President William Jefferson Clinton in 1997. Kim Moore, Director The Bay School P.O. Box 1524 Mathews, VA 23109 804-725-1278 www.bayschool-arts.com From ljaeger at kayjae.com Tue Nov 3 14:22:56 2009 From: ljaeger at kayjae.com (Lynn Jaeger) Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:22:56 -0500 Subject: [connectRappahannock.org] Elaborate Set for The Music Man Message-ID: An elaborate set for The Music Man Continues to back the reputation of The Court House Players! The Court House Players will present Meredith Willson's award-winning musical "The Music Man" November 5-8, 2009 at Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road in Mathews County. In planning the design for CHP's production of The Music Man, Karyn Gallion had her work cut out for her. The challenges of creating a beautiful and functioning set for a multi-scene musical such as this are many. Act I alone contains 10 scene changes! In order to keep the play moving and not have the audiences sitting in the dark while these occur, it's necessary to employ lots of creative thinking. Karyn met the challenge head-on. With the amazing teamwork of a stellar backstage crew, the scene changes take place in the blink of an eye. The set is indeed itself a star of this show! Performances are November 5-7 at 8:00 p.m. and November 8 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door, $13 in advance and $12 in advance for students 12 & under, seniors 60 & above and groups of 20 or more. Tickets are available in Gloucester at Office Supply, Edgehill Shopping Center, and Twice Told Tales, 6658 Main Street; in Mathews at Mathews Pharmacy, 10858 Buckley Hall Rd., and Mathews County Visitor & Information Center, 240 Main St.; and in Middlesex at Coffman's On The Coast, 10675 General Puller Hwy, Hartfield. For more information, call 804-725-0474. From Shannon.Freeman at vwc.state.va.us Tue Nov 3 13:50:59 2009 From: Shannon.Freeman at vwc.state.va.us (Freeman, Shannon) Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:50:59 -0500 Subject: [connectRappahannock.org] Nominations Being Accepted for Victims' Services Awards Message-ID: Do you know someone who has provided exemplary service to victims of crime in Virginia? Do you know someone who has advanced the cause of crime victims' rights in the Commonwealth? If you do, you should consider nominating one of your peers/colleagues for a Victims' Services Award, awarded annually at the Awards Luncheon of the Conference on Crime Victims' Issues, sponsored by the Virginia Network for Victims and Witnesses of Crime (VNVWC). This year's conference will be held November 18 - 20th in Norfolk, VA. What a great way to honor one of your colleagues! Award Categories: Distinguished Victim Services Award - person who has gone above and beyond in provision/enhancement of services to victims Distinguished Victims' Rights Award - person who has gone above and beyond to ensure/enhance victims' rights Award for Innovation - person who has shown exemplary creativity in furthering the mission of the Va Network for Victims and Witnesses of Crime, Inc (VNVWC) Distinguished Service Award - person who has stood above others in their service to VNVWC by serving on one or more committees, attending quarterly business meetings, and serving on the Board of Directors throughout the existence of the organization Distinguished Committee Member Award - person who has gone above and beyond in their involvement in one or more of VNVWC's committees To nominate someone, simply send a letter of nomination outlining why you feel this person is a deserving honoree in one of the categories listed above. Nomination letters should be emailed to Kelly Carpenter at kelly.carpenter at vwc.state.va.us by Friday, November 6th. For more information on the Virginia Network for Victims & Witnesses of Crime, including information about the 27th Annual Conference on Crime Victims' Issues to be held November 18th - 20th at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, visit the Network website at www.vanetwork.org . It's not too late to register for this year's conference! Shannon Freeman Crime Victims' Ombudsman Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund Commonwealth of Virginia P.O. Box 26927 Richmond, VA 23261 804.205.3210 (phone) 800.552.4007 (toll free) From Annette.Bareford at dcr.virginia.gov Thu Nov 5 16:04:50 2009 From: Annette.Bareford at dcr.virginia.gov (Annette Bareford) Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:04:50 -0500 Subject: [connectRappahannock.org] Caledon Art & Wine Festival Message-ID: Caledon Natural Area - Art & Wine Festival - November 7th 10a-4p Enjoy a beautiful fall day on the lovely grounds of Caledon Natural Area while exploring what the area's finest artisans and wineries have to offer. Get a jump on holiday shopping with unique one of a kind gifts. Taste wines from local wineries. A John Shaw commemorative wine glass is included with the price of tasting. A variety of great food will be available. In addition, the Friends of Caledon will be hosting a silent auction to raise funds to build an interactive pond on the new accessible Smoot Trail. Take a hayride to the Potomac River through a Virginia old growth hardwood forest. You never know what kind of wildlife you will see along the way! The picnic shelter will be available, and the gift shop and visitor center will be open. Admission is free to the festival. There will be a tasting fee of $7 and parking fees apply. Coolers and outside food and alcohol are not permitted within the festival grounds. Tasting is $7/person includes commemorative John Shaw wine glass (21 and older). Must have ID to taste wine Parking is $3/vehicle. Caledon designated National Natural Landmark, provides visitors the unique opportunity of viewing bald eagles in their natural habitat. Caledon and the surrounding areas are the summer home for one of the largest concentrations of bald eagles on the East Coast. As many as 68 eagles have been spotted on the bluffs overlooking the Potomac River. Education and programming is the primary focus of the natural area. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of Caledon by hiking and picnicking in a hardwood forest. Hiking trails in the eagle area are closed April 1st - October 1st to allow young bird's undisturbed time to perfect their hunting and fishing skills. Limited tours of the eagle area are offered, however, mid-June through August by reservation only. Park guests can learn more about the natural history of Caledon, the American Bald Eagle, bats, owls, swans and other interesting wildlife. Located in King George County, near the Dahlgren Military Base, Caledon is beautiful drive from Fredericksburg, Maryland, Richmond and the Northern Neck. For directions please visit the Virginia State Park Website www.virginiastateparks.gov Caledon Natural Area 11617 Caledon Rd. King George, VA 22485 (540) 663-3861 For more information on the Art & Wine Festival Visit caledonnaturalareafriends.com Annette B. Bareford Public Relations and Development Coordinator Virginia State Parks District II Office Serving the Northern Neck and Lake Anna (804)214-9202 (804)214-9113(fax) Virginia State Parks, Voted America's Best From btlaw at kaballero.com Thu Nov 5 15:23:29 2009 From: btlaw at kaballero.com (Brian) Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:23:29 -0500 Subject: [connectRappahannock.org] Westmoreland Players announces 'Miracle on 34th Street' Message-ID: <79C4146C3C35444183A0A1981367E024@BrianPC> The Westmoreland Players announce that tickets are now on sale for their production of the holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street. This show will open at the The Players Theatre in Callao, VA, on December 4th and play for 11 more performances over the following three weeks. Complete information, including specific performance dates and a reservation order form, may be found at The Players' website, www.westmorelandplayers.org. We expect this production, directed by Glenn Evans with a cast of over 30 actors of all ages and magical sets and costumes, will be a sell-out so early reservations are recommended. Brian Tilbury -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Kaballero, and is believed to be clean. From TMARTIN at rappahannock.edu Tue Nov 10 15:51:48 2009 From: TMARTIN at rappahannock.edu (MARTIN Tom) Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:51:48 -0500 Subject: [connectRappahannock.org] Rappenings at Rappahannock Community College for the week of November 2, 2009 Message-ID: Week of November 2, 2009 Child care professionals graduate from RCC program?on October 29, 18 area residents were named Early Childhood Professionals after completing the Early Care and Education program designed by RCC?s Workforce Development Center. Website Link: Tom Martin Public Information Manager Rappahannock Community College 52 Campus Drive Warsaw, VA 22572 Phone: 804-333-6808 E-mail: tmartin at rappahannock.edu From networkinfo at connectnetwork.org Mon Nov 16 15:08:42 2009 From: networkinfo at connectnetwork.org (networkinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:08:42 -0500 Subject: [connectRappahannock.org] Your Stories Message-ID: <20091116150842.bxwgjwbnqegogso0@mail.connectnetwork.org> All: As part of our work to enhance the Connect sites, we are looking at how local citizen-driven change is being enhanced through the internet, but I am not finding LOCAL examples of actual outcomes/impact from other places, which is probably because documentation at the local level is rare. We need your help to document what is going on in Virginia. Here are some stories that have been sent in the past: - "Prior to a our announcement going out on Connect?s email group, the Department of Medical Assistance Services received only 7 inquiries in nearly nine months. Once the announcement was sent through ConnectRichmond, it helped produce almost 7,000 public comments in just two days." - ?Connect helped give my organization the more than 10,000 donated books we needed to further our mission and serve thousands of children and families throughout the Richmond community!? - ?As a member of the statewide Preservation Forum email list, we posted information and requested the members write an email and/or attend the public hearing to show support of the Battersea easement. We observed an incredible response. People from all over Petersburg and Virginia rallied on our behalf. As a result, the Petersburg City Council voted unanimously to place a conservation easement in Petersburg.? - " I learned of seminars, meetings, and conferences that have helped me to develop some new skills (grant-writing, for one) and make numerous connections. I also learned of a grief recovery program a local organization was conducting. That made a huge difference in my life." Here are some other questions that may help in thinking about what has happened: How has using connect helped you and led to a positive change in our community? Who have you connected with that you wouldn?t have otherwise? What happened after you shared information through the email group or Web site? How has Connect saved you time or money? Have you found services you didn?t know existed that helped a client or led to partnering? Please email your story to networkinfo at connectnetwork.org. Please include your name and contact information. Thank you, Nancy Stutts, Ph.D. Executive Director, ConnectNetwork From TMARTIN at rappahannock.edu Mon Nov 16 12:04:43 2009 From: TMARTIN at rappahannock.edu (MARTIN Tom) Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:04:43 -0500 Subject: [connectRappahannock.org] Rappenings at Rappahannock Community College for the week of November 09, 2009 Message-ID: RCC Rappenings for the week of November 9, 2009 RCC students take first step in college transfer process??Transfer Days,? sponsored annually by RCC?s Student Support Services Office, allows students who are considering their transfer options to seek advice from a wide selection of four-year Virginia colleges and universities. Website Link: Boatyard workers earn certification through RCC?eight employees of Deltaville Boatyard in Middlesex County recently earned Virginia Department of Labor certification as journeymen in various specialties. Website Link: Tom Martin Public Information Manager Rappahannock Community College 52 Campus Drive Warsaw, VA 22572 Phone: 804-333-6808 E-mail: tmartin at rappahannock.edu From kristin.watts at richmond.edu Wed Nov 18 12:40:01 2009 From: kristin.watts at richmond.edu (Watts, Kristin) Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:40:01 -0500 Subject: [connectRappahannock.org] Take a Brief Survey Regarding New Non-Profit Services Message-ID: Dear Community Organization: The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives by facilitating the organ donation process. UNOS is currently conducting a survey to assess interest in a line of new services that UNOS wishes to provide to other non-profit organizations in order to offset its costs. Your organization has been identified as one that may be interested in the services that UNOS is seeking to offer. Please help UNOS out by taking a few minutes to fill out our Creative Aid survey: http://www.keysurvey.com/survey/281762/2ca7 Your input is valuable and will help UNOS create services that can benefit other non-profit organizations. Thank you for your time! Walter K. Graham Executive Director UNOS From visions.lcl at gmail.com Wed Nov 18 11:00:14 2009 From: visions.lcl at gmail.com (Alison Towles) Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:14 -0500 Subject: [connectRappahannock.org] Lancaster/Northumberland Resource Sharing Forum Message-ID: Please join ConnectRappahannock and VISIONS for the second monthly Resource Sharing Forum tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 19th, from 9 to 10:45 a.m., at the Lancaster Community Library in Kilmarnock. If you are a nonprofit, government agency or church in Lancaster or Northumberland County, please take advantage of this opportunity to share information about what you are doing in the community this holiday season. If you were able to attend the first meeting last month, please remember your "homework" of inviting another representative of a group you feel should be included in this forum. Due to time and space constraints, we ask that only one representative from each group attend. -- Alison Towles Project Coordinator VISIONS: Building Assets and Community visions at lancasterlibrary.org, visions.lcl at gmail.com 804-347-4056 Visons Blog: http://visionsinnnva.blogspot.com/ From btlaw at kaballero.com Sun Nov 22 21:01:37 2009 From: btlaw at kaballero.com (Brian) Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:01:37 -0500 Subject: [connectRappahannock.org] Theatre chairs for donation Message-ID: The Westmoreland Players has about 200 tip-up theatre seats available to donate to any charitable organization, church, or educational organization. Chairs are in fair to good condition and are available in any quantity lot. They may be viewed at The Players Theatre in Callao, VA. Please call Skip Tilley 804-529-9461 or Dick Allen 804-472-4150 for further info. Brian Tilbury -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Kaballero, and is believed to be clean. From ljaeger at kayjae.com Sun Nov 22 20:41:24 2009 From: ljaeger at kayjae.com (Lynn Jaeger) Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:41:24 -0500 Subject: [connectRappahannock.org] Jason Linett, Comedy Hypnosis Fundraiser Message-ID: Mathews High School to Host Comedy Hypnosis Fundraiser Imagine taking a dream vacation to Hawaii, driving in the car of your dreams, or even winning the lottery-all in one night! On Thursday, Dec. 3, the Mathews High School Drama Department will present a unique comedy experience to local audiences. Jason Linett, a nationally-known comedy hypnotist, will perform one show as a fundraiser at 7 p.m. in the high school's auditorium. "The hypnosis show combines the fun of audience participation with the incredible abilities of the mind," said Linett, who lives in Alexandria. "It's the ultimate reality show." Audiences can expect to see willing volunteers rapidly induced into a hypnotic trance and then given funny suggestions. "I don't embarrass the volunteers," said Linett, "I don't even let them embarrass themselves." Some of Linett's favorite suggestions during the show include turning himself invisible and turning volunteers into celebrity impersonators. He has performed at schools, comedy venues, and corporate events across the country. "Fundraising events are always my favorite, he said. "There's no better feeling than putting on a show that a school can be proud to present, and helping students raise the funds for a great cause." Linett is a certified hypnotist with the National Guild of Hynotists, the largest hypnotherapy in the world. He is also the author of several self-help audio hypnosis programs ranging from weight loss to smoking cessation. Tickets are $5 in advance at Mathews Visitor and Information Center, Main Street, Mathews; Office Supply, Edgehill Shopping Center, Gloucester; and the Mathews High School front office. For more information, call 804-725-3702 or visit www.MagicForTheMind.com. From crc at havenshelter.org Mon Nov 30 12:33:19 2009 From: crc at havenshelter.org (Sandra D. Longest) Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:33:19 -0500 Subject: [connectRappahannock.org] "Haven Day" at local business Message-ID: <3858D34FECB34DA7B1EDF716626722CB@CommRelationsCoord> December 11th, 2009 will be "Haven Day" at The Gift Gallery in Tappahannock. The Gift Gallery is truly a unique store where shopping is always a pleasure and that special gift waits to be found. Located at 205 Queen Street in Tappahannock (one block from the Rappahannock River Bridge), the shop is owned by David and Lois Lavery, local residents and Haven supporters. On December 11th, "Haven Day", the store will be open from 10-8 and the Laverys will donate 10% of the proceeds for that day to The Haven. The Gift Gallery's features a wide variety of Fair Trade products helping crafters in remote parts of the world. A network of people work together to move quality handcrafted goods and specialty food items from remote areas of the world to developed areas, where they are sold. Fair Trade guarantees the workers a fair price for their labor, which covers the cost of production, and supports the workers' families, allowing them to live in dignity and often to remain in their own villages. But fair Trade involves much more than wages. Cooperatives are formed in central areas where the artisans gather to practice their crafts. Rules are enforced to provide safe and healthy workplaces, a benefit often lacking in third world countries. "Sweat shops", where children are forced to work in slave-like conditions, are forbidden in Fair Trade businesses. In fact, cooperatives often provide the opportunity for schools to be constructed, bringing education and hope to many impoverished children. In addition, the Fair Trade communities provide access to health care for the families of workers. By purchasing Fair Trade products, you are giving people across the world a chance to find the fulfillment and self respect that we value so highly. Come support The Haven Shelter & Services, Inc. on Friday, December 11th at The Gift Gallery. Sandra D. Longest Community Relations Coordinator Haven Shelter & Services, Inc. (804) 333-1099 From TMARTIN at rappahannock.edu Mon Nov 30 15:43:14 2009 From: TMARTIN at rappahannock.edu (MARTIN Tom) Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:43:14 -0500 Subject: [connectRappahannock.org] Rappenings at Rappahannock Community College for the Weeks of November 16 & 23 Message-ID: Rappenings at Rappahannock Community College Week of November 23, 2009 RCC students visit Shenandoah Valley?on November 20 and 21, RCC?s Student Support Services Office sponsored tours of the University of Virginia (Charlottesville) as well as Mary Baldwin College?s Staunton campus. Also included were a Shakespeare performance and a visit to Monticello. Website Link: Week of November 16, 2009 RCC students send ?Letters from Home??a service project at RCC on November 16 produced 129 letters of appreciation for United States troops on active duty. Website Link: RCC meets with high schools to discuss dual enrollment?on November 4 and 5, area high school principals and counselors met with RCC administrators to share information on the many dual-enrollment opportunities that the college makes available. Website Link: Thanksgiving donations help RCC students?a donation campaign organized by RCC?s Support Staff Association resulted in gift cards and cartons of food for seven students? families. Website Link: Tom Martin Public Information Manager Rappahannock Community College 52 Campus Drive Warsaw, VA 22572 Phone: 804-333-6808 E-mail: tmartin at rappahannock.edu