Wexton Shares Health Update and Announces Retirement Plans
The Rapp Dems’ Statement Regarding Rep. Jennifer Wexton’s Announcement
The Rappahannock County Democrats are heartbroken at the news of Rep. Jennifer Wexton’s decision not to seek re-election next year due to advancing neurological illness. She has been a fierce defender of our rural community since her election in 2018 as one of a trio of young progressive Virginia women—along with Abigail Spanberger and Elaine Luria. She loves the Rapp Dems, which she characterized as “small but mighty!” It was our great honor to campaign for her in the “new” 10th. We understand and support her decision and wish her all the best, and we will hold her spirit in our hearts in our work for all Virginia Democrats.
Canvass Alert!
CANVASS ALERT!
THE RAPP DEMS ARE COORDINATING WITH FAUQUIER TO SUPPORT THE CRITICALLY IMPORTANT CAMPAIGN OF RUSSET PERRY FOR STATE SENATE AND LARRY JACKSON FOR THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES
- Sunday 9/17 10AM at the Old Hackley Store, 14820 Lee Highway, Amissville. Bring your smartphone with the MiniVAN app on it. (Download the app here for Android or iPhone.)
- Saturdays from September 24th until November 7. Meet-up places will be announced.
- Canvassing during the week: please contact Eve Brooks at 540-987-8320 or email to get materials and route numbers.
WHY THIS IS SO IMPORTANT.
Democrats hold the State Senate by a slim two-vote margin. Our majority has held the line against right wing efforts to destroy abortion access, retract environmental protections, reduce voting access, and roll back the progressive legislation of recent years under Governor Northam. Glen Youngkin’s forces are throwing millions to regain the Senate.
Russet Perry is running in the new Senate District 31. This race is key to holding the majority and preventing a Republican trifecta.
POLLS SHOW THE RUSSET PERRY RACE IS NOW 50-50. HELP US GET OUT EVERY DEMOCRATIC VOTE AND MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!
Calendar & Deadlines for Election 2023
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/
Earth Day 2023 Clean-up photos
Over two dozen Dems showed up on Earth Day 2023 and made fast work of tidying up the roadside on Rt 211 from the Library to Massie’s Corner. We collected over 25 big garbage bags of trash in under two hours, just before a big thunderstorm drenched out beautiful county.
