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Discover Fauquier
April 2024
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Discover Fauquier
Get Ready To Rock With Elvis Impersonator Randoll Rivers
Come out for a great evening of music with Elvis impersonator Randoll Rivers on
April 13 at 7:00 p.m. at
t h e W a r r e n t o n
Community Center (430
E. Shirley Avenue). This
high-energy show also
features the Rivers Edge
Band and special
guests, the Silver Belles
vocal trio. Tickets are
$25 and include popcorn
and soft drinks. For
more information and to
purchase tickets, call
(571) 238-6872.
Pearson Elementary Receives $10,000 Donation
Thanks to a generous anonymous donation, the Fauquier Excellence in Education
Foundation was thrilled to present a check for $10,000 to H.M. Pearson Elementary
to support the purchase of Chromebooks.
"We are extremely grateful for the donation," Mr. McDaniel said. "We know this
generosity will make a positive impact on so many of our students as they learn to
make a difference, too!" He noted that Pearson Elementary will gear these much-
needed tools specifically toward first-grade students.
Bank of Clarke Foundation Golf Tournament
Enjoy a day of golf while supporting local charities at the spring
golf tournament sponsored by the Bank of Clarke Foundation
on
May 17 at the Shenandoah Valley Golf
Club in Front Royal.
The Bank of Clarke Foundation uses all
money donated through the golf tournament to provide grants
to deserving local charities. To register your team or for
sponsorship information, visit
bankofclarke.bank/foundation.
Apply Now for Fauquier K12 Virtual Academy
The Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS) Virtual Academy is now accepting
applications for enrollment for the 20242025 school year. Established in 2021, the
FCPS Virtual Academy offers full-time online learning opportunities for students in
grades K12. The Virtual Academy is designed as a standalone K12 program,
providing students with the flexibility to complete courses and earn credits through
the Virtual Virginia Platform. Students enrolled in the Virtual Academy will remain
registered at their base school and can participate
in extracurricular activities and athletics.
To apply, interested students and families are
encouraged to visit the Virtual Academy's website
and complete the student application. Applications
will be accepted from
March 1May 1. The
application process includes student and parent
interviews to ensure students are prepared for
the virtual learning environment. For more
information about the FCPS Virtual Academy and
to apply, visit
bit.ly/FCPS1Virtual.
Fauquier Schools Awards Heavy
Equipment Operator Scholarships
Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS)
recently awarded 10 scholarships to seniors
for the heavy equipment operator course
at Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions. These
scholarships cover the full cost of the
course, and provide participants with the
opportunity to become a certified heavy
equipment operator. The scholarships
were funded through a Fast Forward Grant
and support from local heavy construction
companies. After successful completion
of the program, individuals not currently employed in this field will be guaranteed
an interview with several local construction companies.
The program was developed to meet the growing employment demands for equipment
operators. For more information about the heavy equipment operator course and
other training programs offered by Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions, visit
laurelridgeworkforce.com.
Dance the Night Away at
Greatest Generation Dance
Step back in time on
April 18
from
6:009:00 p.m. to celebrate
the "Greatest Generation" at a
special music and dance event
featuring the Silver Belles Vocal
Trio playing all 1940s music.
Hosted at the American Legion
Post 247 (11420 James Madison
Highway, Remington), the
festivities include a free dance
lesson with swing instructors
Valerie Pyle and Joe Manning, with plenty of tunes from Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw,
Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, and others.
Come dressed in your best 1940s attire, and maybe you will take home a prize for
best dressed. Tickets are only sold at the door and are $15 per person or $25 per
couple (cash preferred), and include light refreshments.