by Kay B | Apr 10, 2025 | Community Events and Services, Democratic Party, News, Rappahannock County, RCDC Events, Virginia |
For many more events and additional ways to get involved, please check out Network Nova’s events calendar here or Virginia Grassroots calendar here.
Thursday, April 10
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Happy Hour & Town Hall – see above for details.
Saturday, April 12
RCDC April Monthly Meeting, 10 – 11 a.m., Little Washington Town Hall; Coffee & conversation at 9:30; See agenda below.
Sunday, April 13
Fauquier Indivisible monthly meeting, 2 – 5 p.m., Sycamore Room at Fauquier Hospital
Thursday, April 17
Happy Hour at Hopkins Ordinary, 5-7 p.m.
Saturday, April 19
Earth Day roadside clean up, 10 a.m., Rappahannock County Library; volunteers please sign up with Ken Edwards (colors@shentel.net)
Saturday, April 26
Sperryfest, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; volunteers needed, please sign up here
by Kay B | Apr 10, 2025 | Community Events and Services, Democratic Party, Events, Issues, RCDC Events, Virginia |
Join Congressman Suhas Subramanyam for a town hall to voice your opinion or share your stories, Thursday, April 10, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Sign up here.
Congressman Subramanyam will be at The Black Twig ahead of the town hall for a Happy Hour Reception. Click here for more information.
by Kay B | Sep 9, 2024 | Candidates, Community Events and Services, Democratic Party, Events, Issues, News, Rappahannock County, RCDC Events, RCDC General Meetings, Virginia, Voting |
Democratic US Sen Tim Kaine and VA Senator Suhas Subramanyam came to Rapp Sunday, September 8, for a round table discussion about the county and their campaigns—Kaine for re-election and Suhas for our 10th Congressional district. A dozen Rappahannockans—farmers, educators, environmental activists, entrepreneurs, community organizers, and more—shared their concerns and took questions from the crowd. It was a friendly and inspiring moment, on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the Park pavilion, to see these dedicated public servants working hard to listen to their constituents and look for solutions.
Thanks to all who contributed photos to this gallery! Click any photo to enlarge and to view slideshow. Join our FB group for more photos and see photo credits: (1) Rappahannock County Democrats | Facebook
by Kay B | Jul 1, 2024 | 4th of July, Candidates, Community Events and Services, Democratic Party, Events, Rappahannock County |
Suhas will be at The Tent from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
by Kay B | May 8, 2024 | Candidates, Community Events and Services, Democratic Party, Elections, Events, RCDC Events, RCDC General Meetings, RCDC Special Meetings |
| Boysko, Jennifer (D) Jennifer Boysko for Congress
Elected Office: Elected to State Senate in 2019; House of Delegates 2015-2019
Profession/ Background: Began a career on Capitol Hill working for Senator Richard Shelby; served as VA state director for Howard Dean 2003; seasoned political organizer; a strong fundraiser for Democrats in the House of Delegates
Residence: Herndon
Age: 57
Key Issues: Reproductive rights, Gun control, Economic policies that promote equality, Gun safety, Environment |
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Devoe, Marion Sr (D) Marion Devoe for U.S. Congress District 10 (mariondevoeforcongress.org)
Elected Office: None
Profession/ Background: Former Chief Operations Officer (COO) for the White House Executive Office of the President under former President George W. Bush; over 30 years in the Federal Government service; Vietnam combat veteran; author of several books
Residence: Haymarket
Age: 75
Key Issues: Affordable housing, Veterans care, Skills training, Immigration Reform |
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Filler-Corn, Eileen (D) Eileen Filler-Corn (eileenforcongress.com)
Elected Office: Speaker of House of Delegates 2020; House of Delegates March 2010 to 2023; Minority leader of the House of Delegates 2010 through 2023
Profession/ Background: Passed extensive legislation while in House, including reforming voting rights and access; passing major gun safety laws, reproductive health care reform; Director of Intergovernmental Affairs in the administrations of Virginia Governor’s Tim Kaine and Mark Warner
Residence: Springfield
Age: 59
Key Issues: Abortion access, Gun Control, Voting Rights |
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| Helmer, Dan (D) Dan Helmer for CongressElected Office: Elected to the House of Delegates in 2019
Profession/ Background: Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars; champion of gun violence prevention laws in Virginia legislature; 2023 Democraticaucus campaigns chair
Residence: Clifton
Age: 42
Key Issues: Abortion access, Gun Control, Economic Policies that help the middle class, Environment, Affordable Health Care |
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Kaul, Krystle (D) Krystle Kaul
Elected Office: None
Profession/Background: CEO, Krystle Klear Communications; defense tech small business owner; a teacher; former senior defense official, entrepreneur, defense contractor
Residence: Ashburn
Age: 39
Key Issues: Reproductive health, Tech, gun safety, Small business, Defense and National Security, Foreign Policy |
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Leighton, Mark (D) Mark Leighton for Congress
Elected Office: None
Profession/Background: Librarian and administrative faculty at George Mason Law Library; volunteer for multiple Democratic campaigns
Residence: Manassas
Age: 51
Key Issues: Lower College Tuition, Lower Health Care Costs. Abortion Access, Environment, Affordable Health Care, Immigration |
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Maldonado, Michelle (D) Home | Michelle For US Congress (michelleforuscongress.com)
Elected Office: Elected to House of Delegates in 2022
Profession/ Background: 2024 passed the highest number of bills in the House Democratic Caucus and the highest number of bills unanimously in the entire House of Delegates; former technology industry attorney in Northern Virginia and the founder of a leadership development firm that focuses on trauma recovery
Residence: Bristow
Age: 54
Key Issues: Economy for all, Education, IT/AI Reproductive rights, Environment, Affordable Housing; Health Care, Immigration |
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Nembhard, Travis (D) Home – Travis Nembhard for Congress – VA 10 (nembhardforvirginia.com)
Elected Office: None
Profession/ Background: Nearly flipped district in the 2023 House of Delegates election; assistant attorney general at the Civil Rights Bureau in the New York State Office of the Attorney General; legislative counsel on the Council for the District of Columbia’s Committee on Transportation and the Environment; administrative law judge for the D.C. Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV)
Residence: Nokesville
Age: 35
Key Issues: Reproductive rights, Affordable housing, Tech, Infrastructure, Environment, Affordable Health Care |
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Pokharel, Adrian (D) “Adrian Pokharel for Virginia’s 10th District: Leadership, Unity, Prosperity” (adrian4congress.org)
Elected Office: None
Profession/ Experience: Veteran; former CIA and NSA officer; small business owner, advocate for disabled veterans; worked in law enforcement and airline industry
Residence: Gainesville
Age: 56
Key Issues: Affordable housing, Immigration, Veterans Health (mental health care), Better Pay for Teachers, First Responders |
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Qarni, Atif (D) Atif Qarni for VA 10 (qarniforcongress.com)
Elected Office: None
Profession/ Experience: Veteran (Marine); former Virginia Secretary of Education (Northam Administration) where they increased teacher pay, expanded preschool,financial aid, and community college, among other major public education expansions; middle school teacher |
| Residence: Manassas
Age: 45
Key Issues: Childcare; reproductive rights, gun safety, Education, Affordable housing, Immigration, Infrastructure
Reid, David (D) Reid for Congress (reidforvirginia.com)
Elected Office: Elected to the House Of Delegates in 2018
Profession/ Background: former Navy Intelligence Officer; founder & CEO Rockbridge Consulting, specialized in studies and analysis, worked for over 35 years in the NoVA business community
Residence: Ashburn
Age: 62
Key Issues: Affordable housing, Immigration, Infrastructure, Education and Training, Cost of Education |
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Subramanyam, Suhas (D) Suhas for Virginia
Elected Office: Elected to Virginia Senate 2024; House of Delegates 2020-2023
Profession/ Background: Worked on key legislation related to drug cost, toll hikes and energy costs in VIrginia legislature; White House technology policy advisor to President Obama; Policy Aide on Capitol Hill; started his own small business; served as a volunteer medic, EMT, and firefighter
Residence: Ashburn
Age: 37
Key Issues: Affordable health care, Reproductive Rights, Immigration, Infrastructure, Environment |
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by Kay B | May 9, 2023 | Community Events and Services, Rappahannock County, Veterans |
This is just a partial list of the bounty you can find in our beautiful county. Be sure to visit the Rappahannock County Farm Tour, September 23-24, 2023, from 11 am to 5 pm. https://rappfarmtour.org
Weekly farmers markets:
Community-supported agriculture (CSA) farms:
- Waterpenny Farm, 53 Waterpenny Lane, Sperryville. Farm shares available and walk-in sales during the season. https://waterpennyfarm.com/
Farm markets:
- River Jordan Farm, 6 Shiloh Lane, Flint Hill, VA. Lamb, beef, pork, eggs grown on the farm. Orders taken. http://www.riverjordanfarm.com/
- Roy’s Orchard, 64 Old Hollow Rd, Sperryville VA. A vast assortment of veggies, fruit, eggs, pies, and market goods. Open 8 am to 8 pm every day. (540) 987-8636
- Jenkin’s Orchard, 355 Yancy Rd, Woodville. A wide array of fruits and veggies in season. Open 9 am to 6 pm every day. (540) 987-8192
- William’s Orchard, 3 Williams Lane, Flint Hill VA. Open 9 am to 5 pm every day. Huge variety of apples and locally grown fruits. (540) 675-3765
Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries:
- Little Washington Winery and Brewery, 72 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington VA. https://www.skyline-brewing.com/
- Pen Druid Brewing, 3863 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville VA http://www.pendruid.com/
- Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works, 47 Main St, Sperryville VA. http://www.hopkinsordinary.com/#hopkinswelcome
- Copper Fox Distillery, 9 River Lane, Sperryville VA 540/987-8554 https://www.copperfoxdistillery.com/new-index/
- Dida’s Distillery, 14437 Hume Rd, Huntly VA 540/551-8141 https://www.didasdistillery.com/
- Narmada Winery, 43 Narmada Lane, Amissville, VA https://narmadawinery.com/
- Gadino Cellars, 92 Schoolhouse Rd, Washington VA https://gadinocellars.com/
- Quièvremont Winery, 162 Gid Brown Hollow Rd, #335, Washington VA. https://www.quievremont.com/
- Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Hwy, Amissville VA. https://grayghostvineyards.com/
- Rappahannock Cellars, 14437 Hume Rd, Huntly VA. https://www.rappahannockcellars.com/
