Around Clarke March and April

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March

17 Crazy Cash Party

John H. Enders Fire Company. 9 S. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Doors open at 5:30pm, barbecue chicken and beef dinner at 6:30pm, first number drawn at 8pm. $1500 grand prize and only 275 tickets sold at $25 each. To purchase tickets call 540-955-1110 or email travis.sumption@gmail.com.
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18 Long Branch Speaker Series

Long Branch Historic House and Farm. 830 Long Branch Lane. Millwood. Sarah Cohen, creator of Route 11 Potato Chips, presents “So, You Want to Start a Business.” $25 for one event, $80 for four part series. Reserve tickets ahead. 6pm.540-837-1856.
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18 Film Series: “Frantz”

Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. French and German film depicts the aftermath of World War I. 4pm. Members $5, nonmembers $8. Visit www.barnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004(12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
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18 Autoimmune Disorders Class

The Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Susan Fidler, MCPP, ND, RH (AHG) leads “Methylation Mutants: Rising Above Autoimmune Disorders, Autism, Mysterious Health Issues and Beyond.” 3–4:30pm. Registration required. 540-227-0564. www.sanctuaryberryville.com.
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20 Plants That Eat Animals Educational Event

Blandy Experimental Farm. 400 Blandy Farm Lane. Boyce. Steve Carroll teaches which plants “eat” animals, how they manage, and the costs and benefits. FOSA members $10, nonmembers $15; member family $20, nonmember family $25. 540-837-1758.
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23 Mink’s Miracle Medicine Concert

Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Raw, earthy sonic minimalism country music. $15. 8pm. Visit
barnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday
to Saturday).
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24 Relationships and Conflicts Class

The Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Renowned speakers and award-winning authors Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND and David Mercier, MS, Lac offer “The Way of Wholeheartedness: A Course in Relationships.” 9am–4:30pm. Register with Eventbrite or at davidmercier.com. 540-227-0564.
www.sanctuaryberryville.com.
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24 Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny

Clarke County Recreation Center. 255 Al Smith Circle. Berryville. Ages 1–2 11 am, 3–4 11:20am, 5–7 11:40am. $3. 540-955-5140.
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25 Martha Washington Talk

Burwell-Morgan Mill. 15 Tannery Lane. Millwood. Historian Steven Campbell gives a lively talk on the first First Lady. CCHA members $10, nonmembers $15. 2–3:30pm. 540-837-1799.
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25 Classical Concert

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. 27 Good Shepherd Road. Bluemont. “Moonlit in the Sun,” a string trio of violin, cello and viola, will present beautiful music by Mozart, Beethoven and Dohnanyi. Free will offering will benefit FISH of Clarke County. 3pm. 540-955-2600.
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25 “At the Fork” Film

Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Filmmaker and omnivore John Papola, together with his vegetarian wife Lisa, offer up a timely and refreshingly unbiased look at how farm animals are raised for our consumption. 4pm. $5. Visit barnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
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25 Ayurveda Self-Care Workshop

The Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Join Ayurvedic Health Counselor Kimber Hyatt for self care strategies. 2–4pm. Register by emailing kimber.barefoothealth@gmail.com or visit www.sanctuaryberryville.com. 540-227-0564.
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29 Invasive Plant Identification and Management

Blandy Experimental Farm. 400 Blandy Farm Lane. Boyce. Learn to identify and manage invasive species during the spring season. 1–5pm. FOSA members $20, nonmembers $25. Reservations required. 540-837-1758.
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29 Maundy Thursday Service

Crums United Methodist Church. 2832 Crums Church Road. Berryville. 7pm. 540-955-1852.

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30 Ken and Brad Kolodner Concert

Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Dynamic father and son duo perform on hammered dulcimer, banjo and fiddles. 8pm. $20 in advance, $25 at door, 12 and younger free. Visit www.barnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
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31 Easter in the Park

Rose Hill Park. Main Street. Berryville. Egg hunt, storytelling, bouncy house, drama, games, crafts, music and more. Free. 11am–1pm. Provided by Emmaus Church. www.emmausofclarke.com.
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31 Full Moon Walk

Blandy Experimental Farm. 400 Blandy Farm Lane. Boyce. Explore the arboretum under the full moon. Wear comfortable shoes and bring flashlight. 7:30–8:30pm. FOSA members/UVa alumni $10, nonmembers $15; member/alumni family $20, nonmember family $25. Reservations required. 540-837-1758.
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31  Community Easter Egg Hunt

Historic Long Branch. 830 Long Branch Lane. Boyce. Hayrides, bouncy castles, flowering spring garden, carriage rides and professional photographer. Jordan Springs barbecue for purchase. Adults $5, children free. 12–3pm.540-837-1856.

April

1 Pancake Breakfast

John H. Enders Fire Company, Berryville. 7am–12pm. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, sausage gravy, baked apples, coffee, milk, hot tea, apple and orange juice.
Adults $8, children $4, children under 6 eat free. 540-955-1110.
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1 Easter Services

Crums United Methodist Church. 2832 Crums Church Road.. Berryville. Sunrise service 6:30am, contemporary service 8:45am, traditional service 11:15am.540-955-1852.
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6 Bluegrass and Barbecue

Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Bud’s Collective performs bluegrass. 8pm. $15 in advance, $20 at door, 12 and younger free. Visit www.barnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
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7 Barbecue Chicken  Dinner and Auction

Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds. 890 W. Main St. Berryville. Prepared by Clarke County Ruritans. Silent auction 4:30–6:30pm, live auction 7pm. Proceeds benefit Clarke County Relay for Life. Adults $15, children 8 and younger $10. 540-323-0097. patsyburner1948@gmail.com.
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7 Make ‘n Take Air Plant Terrarium

Blandy Experimental Farm. 400 Blandy Farm Lane. Boyce. Let your creativity grow and discover the fascinating life of air plants. Price includes all materials. 10–11:30am. FOSA members $25, nonmembers $30. Reservations required. 540-837-1758.
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7 Piano Concert

Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Award-winning pianist Petronel Malan performs. 8pm. $20 in advance, $25 at door, 12 and younger free. Visit
www.barnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
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12 Walking Tour of  Arboretum

Blandy Experimental Farm. 400 Blandy Farm Lane. Boyce. Come see glorious displays of flowering trees, shrubs and wildflowers. 1–2:30pm. Free. Reservations required. 540-837-1758.
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12 Irish Music Concert

Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. The Alt, three masters of Irish music, perform. 8pm. $20 in advance, $25 at door, 12 and younger free. Visit
www.barnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
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13–15 “The Little  Mermaid” Musical

Clarke County High School auditorium. 627 Mosby Blvd. Berryville. Students will bring to life the Disney musical based on the beloved animated movie. 7:30pm Friday and Saturday, 2:30pmSunday. Adults $12, children $8.
brewerc@clarke.k12.va.us.

14 Tastefully Simple Open House

Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church. 210 E. Main St. Berryville. All welcome to stop by and sample products. Proceeds benefit Clarke County Relay Team Razmataz. 1–4pm.540-323-0097. patsyburner1948@gmail.com.
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14 Family Dance Party and Silent Auction

D.G. Cooley Elementary School Lower Campus. 240 Westwood Road. Berryville. DJ, concessions, silent auction, glow store, dessert bar and more for elementary students and families. $1 admission. 6–9pm. www.pantherspto.org.
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14 An Evening with Elvis and Conway

John Enders Fire Hall. Berryville. Join the Stone’s Chapel Memorial Association at a special benefit concert featuring tribute artist Kevin Booth. First half features Conway Twitty and second half Elvis Presley. All proceeds benefit the ongoing restoration of the historic Stone’s Chapel. 7pm. Tickets sold at door only. Adults $10, students $5. 540-955-1110.
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15 Desegregation Retrospective Roundtable

Boyce United Methodist Church. 8 Old Chapel Ave. Boyce. CCHA and the Josephine School Community Museum will partner together for a discussion with former teachers and students with firsthand experiences from Johnson-Williams High School and Clarke County High School 2pm. 540-955-2600.
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18 Live Trivia 

Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. CCHA and the Clarke County Library team up to bring live team trivia with categories including history, movies, literature, science and more. Prizes donated by local businesses. 7pm. Free. 540-955-2600.

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21 Spaghetti Dinner

Boyce Fire Hall, Boyce. All you can eat dinner with food, fun and fellowship to benefit Boyce United Methodist Ministries. Takeout trays available. Free will offering. 4–7pm.540-336-3585.
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21 Earth Day Celebration

Sam Michael’s Park. 235 Sam Michaels Lane. Shenandoah Junction, W.Va. Local artists, musicians, food vendors, environmental organizations, kids’ activities. Free. 11am–7pm.240-520-7058.
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22 Blue Ridge Hunt Point to Point Races

Woodley Farm. 590 Woodley Lane. Berryville. First race at 12pm. Stick horse races for children and other activities. $25 per car, $150 for VIP tailgate parking. 540-631-1919. diana.perry@viasatinc.com.

Ongoing

Al-Anon

Tuesdays, 8:15–9:15pm. Grace Episcopal Church. N. Church St. Berryville. For friends and families of alcoholics.  If someone else’s drinking bothers you, please join us. 540-955-1610.

FISH Clothing Bank

Saturdays, 9am–12pm. Old Chapel Road and Route 340 south of Berryville. Also new location at 36 E. Main Street. Berryville. 540-955-1823.