Farrell’s share their love of music all around the world

Ann Marie and John Farrell visited the Child Care and Learning Center on Thursday, Nov. 17, and the Rappahannock County Library to share their love of music with the children and teachers. The Farrell's are the grandparents of two CCLC students and are founders of the international organization, Bridges of Peace and Hope. Their songs are inspirational, ageless and include movement and sign language. The songs and stories were intentionally written to support curriculum instruction in Early Childhood Education, Language Arts, Science, Math, ESL, Social Studies, and Character Education.

Lisa Pendleton, program director said, “Their performances are memorable, wholesome and perfect for today's world.” The Farrell's have traveled the world, performed in 25 countries and over 1500 schools. Thank you Ann Marie and John Farrell for visiting our county's children during this time of giving thanks. Their work is generously funded by the Claudia Mitchell Foundation.

FEELING OF CHRISTMAS

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas as folks prepare for the Christmas in Little Washington festivities and parade “It's A Wonderful Life'' this Sunday (Dec. 4). Some of the businesses in town have decorated their shops.

It will be a family fun day for everyone. So come on out and have fun. The event will kick o starting with the Artisan Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the parade starting at 1 p.m. There will be food, drinks, music and pony rides for the kids. At some point of the day there will be a bon re lit. Let’s hope for good weather on Sunday.

LIVING NATIVITY

Don’t forget Saturday, Dec. 11, the United Methodist Church will be sponsoring their 44th Living Nativity from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the “Red Shed” beside the Rappahannock Library, Washington.

Take a moment from the busy season and experience the joy of

Christ’s birth with re-enactors and live animals. The Nativity can be seen from U.S. Route 211.

Make a new family tradition by volunteering to be a part of the original Rappahannock Living Nativity Scene. The costumes and animals are provided. Please contact Judi Burke at 540-631-6103 or jnorthburke@gmail.com to sign up if you would like to participate in this special event.

TOWN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY OPEN TO RESIDENTS

The Washington Town Council wishes to extend an invitation to the town businesses, employees and residents and their family for the Christmas potluck dinner at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Town Hall. Drinks, ice, and entrees will be provided.

Please RSVP to the town o ce to let them know if you will be attending; townofwashington@washingtonva. gov or call at 540-675-3128.

DECEMBER BABIES

Birthday wishes go out to the late Doug Baumgardner, who will celebrate his special day in Heaven on Saturday, (Dec. 3) in heaven; to Rick Kohler, who will celebrate his day on Sunday (Dec. 4); and to Rick’s wife, Kaye, who celebrates her special day on Saturday (Dec. 10).

Other birthday wishes go out to my dad, the late Pastor John Burke. He will celebrate his special day on Saturday, Dec. 24 in Heaven. Happy birthday, Dad! Also, Mary Ann Kuhn, Dr. John McCue, and Hunt Harris will all celebrate on Monday, Dec. 26.

Birthday wishes as well to my dear and wonderful sister-in-law, Mae Racer, who will be celebrating on Saturday, Dec. 31.

I hope that Santa will leave them an extra gi for their birthdays.

FFA REQUESTS DONATIONS

The Rappahannock County Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter, an organization that is working for youth success in agriculture, is requesting donations for our annual Adopt-A-Family Christmas project. This year, they have a goal of raising between $4,000-$5,000.

FFA has set a budget of $200

per child to ensure that each child receives a winter coat, hat, and gloves, and other clothing as needed and of course toys and activities to open on Christmas. They also purchase hygiene products (soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.) This year they have two “parts” to our program, we are donating $2,000 to the Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office Children's Foundation, sponsoring older children and then additional money we raise will go toward adopting children from the community who have not been provided for by any other organizations. All the information remains anonymous; FFA members shopping for the kids only receive a list of what to shop for and clothing sizes.

Any donation toward the program helps and is greatly appreciated by the organization. Checks can be made out to Rappahannock County High School with FFA Adopt-A-Family in the memo line and dropped off at the high school.

If requested the organization can provide a tax exemption form for generous donations. They would like to thank you for considering this opportunity to partner with our organization for raising funds. If you have any queries regarding their organization, their fund management policy, or the project itself, please feel free to contact the chapter advisor or chapter president at the address above or at mfincham@ rappahannockschoolas.us or emilyjenkins@go-panthers.us.

Have a wonderful week everyone.