Call To Caucus
UPDATE 05-31-2023: CAUCUS IS CANCELLED
CALL TO CAUCUS TO NOMINATE A DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
Virginia State Senate District 28
State Senator
June 3, 2023
The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee announces the Call to Caucus to select a Democratic Senator Candidate for the Virginia General Assembly’s 28th Senate District, for the General Election on November 7, 2023.
All Democrats who are registered to vote in the 28th Senate District may vote in the caucus.
The 28th Senate District includes all of Rappahannock County. It also includes all of Culpeper, Madison, Greene, Orange, and western Spotsylvania counties.
To find out if you vote in the 28th Senate District, you may look up your registration at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation/Lookup/status (once you have entered your information, scroll down to the section labeled “Districts” and see what your “State Senate District” is).
CAUCUS LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME
Location: Culpeper County Democratic Committee Office 205 S. East St., Suite A Culpeper, Virginia 22701
Date: The Caucus will be held on Saturday, June 3
Hours: The Caucus will take place between 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
This is an unassembled caucus. That is, you may come and cast your vote any time during the caucus hours, and you do not have to be present for the entire caucus. You may come, cast your vote, and leave as you wish.
CANDIDATES
If you wish to present yourself as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for State Senator for the 28th Senate District, send a request for information to form_request@dwiedenfeld.org.
COMPLETE COPY OF THE CALL TO CAUCUS
IF THERE IS ONLY ONE CANDIDATE, THIS CAUCUS MAY BE CANCELED
It’s Time for Brunch!
LOCALLY GROWN AND PRODUCED IN RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY VA
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:
- Rappahannock Farmers Market. 12018 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, VA 22740. Saturdays from 9 am to noon, starting April 29, 2023. https://rappfarmersmarket.com/
- The Farm at Sunnyside. Sundays outside The Latin Market, 664 Zachary Taylor Lane, Flint Hill VA. http://thefarmatsunnyside.com/about/the-farm/
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/
Jennifer Wexton Announces having PD on World Parkinson’s Disease Day
“On #WorldParkinsonsDay, I’m here to share that I’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. I’m doing well, and I want to bring about as much good from this diagnosis as I can—including here in Congress”
— Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton 4/11/23
To watch her announcement, click the following FB link: https://fb.watch/jT_QG7loVV/
To read her announcement, click the following link: Rep. Wexton Shares Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis | U.S. House of Representatives
The Rappahannock Democratic Committee supports Congresswoman Wexton and everyone who is challenged by a chronic disease. We will continue to fight for recourses for disease management and cures.
Learn more about Parkinson’s Disease at Homepage | Parkinson’s Foundation.