Local Covid-19/Corona Virus Testing Centers

In need of a Culpeper area COVID-19/Corona Virus testing center? 

GET A TEST

The following clinics are available to test patients with symptoms who are un- or under-insured:

Culpeper Free Clinic 

ph. 540-829-5032

610 Laurel St

Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays 9a-3p, Wednesday 9a-12p

*Must call to make an appointment for Covid-19 testing. 

UVA Primary Care Culpeper and Locust Grove, and Culpeper Pediatric Clinics

for locations and hours visit https://uvahealth.com/locations

Testng is for VDH referrals and/or Lab Corp

or check out the others in the surrounding Counties by checking out the attached graphic.

Free online program - September 4 @ 1pm - Enslaved on Grounds: Slavery and the Experiences of Enslaved Laborers

FREE ONLINE PROGRAM

Enslaved on Grounds: Slavery and the Experiences of Enslaved Laborers at the University of Virginia
(In partnership with Jefferson's Monticello) 

Date & Time

September 4, 2020 @ 1:00 pm EDT

Location Online. 

Click here to register

Overview:

Over 4,000 enslaved people helped to build, work the Grounds, and serve the students and faculty of the University of Virginia. During the early years of the University, these bondsmen and bondswomen prepared and served food, cleaned living quarters, and shoveled snow. They worked in skilled positions as stonemasons, blacksmiths, and carpenters. Enslaved men and women ultimately created the environment to fulfill Thomas Jefferson’s vision of the Academical Village. For over forty years, the University’s enslaved laborers endured the privations of enslaved life while working to construct one of the nation’s most prestigious public universities. Historians have begun to explore the experiences of enslaved people in the early years at the University of Virginia. The recently completed Memorial to Enslaved Laborers goes a long way in recognizing the contributions of the enslaved people owned by the University and members of the University community. Professor Justene Hill Edwards will discuss the experiences of the enslaved laborers whose work was fundamental to the University of Virginia during the nineteenth century. The complicated lives of the University’s enslaved laborers reflected the evolution of slavery in Virginia during a period of dramatic social and economic change, from the University’s founding in 1819 to the Civil War.

Balancing Life: Guiding Children and Teens Through Uncertain Times

 Virginia Cooperative Extension, in partnership with NC Extension, invites you to join

Balancing Life: Guiding Children and Teens Through Uncertain Times

Friday, August 21 from 10:00-10:30 am 

REGISTER

Children and teens are facing uncertainties related to so many things, from schooling, family events, recreational activities, etc. How are they managing? In this session, we discuss ways to help our children and teens navigate the uncertainties and learn of signs that they may need additional support.

Register for Zoom Webinar: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CApoCRZ5Rve5PaUhtkUtZA

The Balancing Life series is being held on Fridays at 10am during COVID-19. Visit us also at: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaFCS/

Recordings from our Balancing Life series can be found under Online Training Recordings at https://ext.vt.edu/covid-19updates/resources.html or  on YouTube at https://bit.ly/3dcSAnl

Proctoring of Exams and tests

 As we get into a modified back to school season for students of all ages, education institutions will want to validate their learning through exams and tests. Culpeper County Library could be a part of your solution.

We offer test proctoring for those of you who need someone to monitor the exam environment to ensure the academic integrity of the exam process on behalf of your institution. Institution examples include high schools, colleges, certification programs, and the like. Once you make general arrangements with us, you will be instructed to contact your institution with our contact information who will, in turn, contact us to verify the exam environment satisfies their needs, and we can then proceed in scheduling an appropriate time with all conditions met. 

Test proctoring is free and do not need a library card with us. 

To make arrangements or if you have questions, please call the Culpeper County Library at 540-825-8691 or email the library at cclva@cclva.org. 

Culpeper Parks & Recreation - Fall 2020 Program Guide

FALL 2020 PROGRAM GUIDE - LIVE HERE. PLAY HERE.

Culpeper County Parks & Recreation has just released its' 2020 Fall Program Guide. This publication features a variety of programs and activities including; Athletics, Creative Expression, Enrichment, Health & Fitness, Special Programs, Parks & Facility Guide, Community Connections, Special Events, and

MORE!!! 

Culpeper County Parks & Recreation also has series of virtual classes that are available online for viewing and/or registration. From Crafty Creations and Culinary Arts to Zumba and Yoga, P&R is utilizing technology "like never before" to bring recreational opportunities to our residents.

Many of their programs will be operating a little different, but, the primary goal is to keep staff and participants safe while still being able to offer recreational and leisure opportunities. Together we are #CulpeperStrong!!!

Online Registration Begins: Friday, August 14, 2020 

In-Person Registration Begins: Monday, August 17, 2020

NEW PROGRAMS FOR FALL 2020

*Introduction to Youth Rugby  *Music Together Culpeper  *Mary Ellen's Mommy & Me Creativity with Acrylic Painting  *Art Jam: Modern Art History Academy  *Crafty Creations  *Kaleidoscope Pinwheel Quilt  *Mary Ellen's Creativity with Acrylic Painting  *Furs & Skulls  *Owl Prowl  *Nature Journaling  *Baking Homemade Doggy Bones  *Lavender Farm Tour  *Staying Centered During Difficult Times  *Change Your Narrative: Become a Better Version of Yourself  *and much more!!!

Program Note: As the Culpeper County Parks & Recreation Department transitions into instructing "in-person" programs and activities, they will ensure that every program complies with current CDC, VDH, and State of Virginia public safety guidelines (program capacities, physical distancing, etc.).

Read on your favorite devices with Overdrive and Libby

Download eBooks and eAudios for free and read on your favorite devices!  Powered by OverDrive, some of our patrons know this service better as the "Blue Ridge Download Consortium". 

Libby is the "new" way of looking at content from Overdrive - Its the same company, same content (eBooks & eAudiobooks), just a different app that you can download.

*Hint: If you've never used the OverDrive app before, start with Libby, it is very easy to use with straightforward language. 

You can find content by either using the Overdrive link provided on our website by logging in with your library card, or visit our website and use our online catalog!

** When using our online catalog, you may see downloadable links for other eBook services (i.e. Freading) which are NOT a part of the OverDrive collection.

Sign up for an OverDrive account.  

Collection:

• Thousands of popular fiction and non-fiction eBook and eAudio titles for adults, teens and children with new titles being added.
• Currently offering small collections of streaming video and read-alongs.

Availability:

• Each eBook or eAudio checks out to one user at a time
• Checkout period: choose either 7 or 14 days
• Titles may be renewed if there are no holds
• Maximum number of items that may be checked out at one time: 10
• Maximum number of holds that may be placed at one time: 10
• Titles can be returned early to allow for more checkouts

Mobile Apps & Device Compatibilty:

• Compatible with most devices, but see OverDrive Help for specific devices and platforms.

• Compatible with either the Overdrive App or the Libby App
• Questions? See OverDrive Help for support and FAQs
• For video tutorials, click here.

FREE WEBINAR - Covid-19 in the Community: Tips for older adults staying healthy

 Please join a FREE webinar (registration required) brought to you in a partnership between UVA Health and Culpeper Baptist Church called "Covid-19 in the Community: Tips for Older Adults Staying Healthy." This free webinar will be presented by Dr. Archbold-Pannone (UVA-Geriatrics Clinic), Kiberly Albero, DNP (Research Program Director of UVA Project ECHO Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences), and Rebecca Steel, MSN/RN (Clinical Innovator & Nurse Liason for Project ECHO, & KarenS. Rheuban Center for Telehealth UVA Health System). 

Go to Aging Together's website for more details and to fill out the registration form at https://www.agingtogether.cor/upcoming-programs.html

Library Kahoot! Trivia! 8/20/202

Teens (grades 6-12) are invited for Teen Kahoot! Trivia Meet Up on August 20 from 11am-12:30pm.

Easy Questions! Funny Questions! For instructions on playing on Kahoot! and to sign up, please email Ms. Laini at lbostian@cclva.org by August 18

The link/entry code will be emailed to participants. Participants must sign up with the name they will use to enter the meeting. 

***UPDATE*** Richardsville VFD Drive-Up Fried Chicken Dinner **CANCELLED ***

***UPDATE 8/19/2020*** ***CANCELLED ***

We're sad to inform that the Richdardsville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Drive-up Fried Chicken Dinner to be held this Saturday, August 22, 2020 has been CANCELLED.

We're sorry for the inconvenience.

Original Post:

Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 4 PM – 6 PM Richardsville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad

Here is a link to their event on Facebook 

Hosted by Richardsville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Drive-up Fried Chicken Dinner on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 4pm-6pm. (29361 Eleys Ford Rd, Richardsville, VA 22736)

Cost of the dinner is $10.00 for each dinner box. Dinner boxes will contain fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and a desert.

Upon arrival at the station, you will be directed to stay in your vehicle and line up to receive your dinner boxes. Drivers will be required to wear a mask. RVFD&RS members will be collecting monies and bringing the dinner boxes to your vehicle. Please do NOT enter the facility. This will be drive-up ONLY.

Any questions regarding the event, please call 540-399-1122. 

Gale Career Transitions becoming "Gale Presents: Peterson's Career Prep" on September 30, 2020

Gale’s Career Transitions will retire on September 30^th. In its place will be access to Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep. 

This new, robust resource is being created in partnership between Gale and Peterson’s.   It provides users access to the same core career tools and will include new features for improved usability. These features include:

• Personalize career assessments focused on a user’s interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences
• Comprehensive career information including videos, articles, best practices, and downloadable worksheets
• Job searching capabilities via integration with Indeed.com that matches listing based on a user’s assessment results
• Resume editing software powered by VisualCV Resume Creator that provides 5,000 resume templates and cover letter samples

 More details:

• Automatic installation of Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep on your account August 28^th.
  
• Access to Career Transitions will continue until September 30^th.
  
• Access to both products from August 28^th to September 30^th. 

 What actions do you need to take?

Users are encouraged to download any saved resumes in Career Transitions before September 30^th.  Gale will place a message in-product to help notify you.

Peterson’s Career Prep will be available from support.gale.com on August 28. 

Empowering Culpeper to host next food distribution this Saturday, August 15, 9am-11am

 Empowering Culpeper to host next food distribution on Saturday

CULPEPER, Va. – Empowering Culpeper will host its next drive-through food distribution on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Culpeper County High School parking lot.

Per USDA guidelines, each household will be required to meet income eligibility criteria and register at the distribution. Volunteers will be available to assist with the registration process and will follow social distancing protocols throughout the event.

Cars are asked to enter the high school parking lot for the distribution from Achievement Drive via Route 229, N. Main Street.

Empowering Culpeper is an all-volunteer food distribution program of People Incorporated, a Virginia-based community action agency. For more information about this weekend’s distribution, contact Empowering Culpeper at empoweringculpeper@peopleinc.net.

To learn more about People Inc., visit www.peopleinc.net.

Rebuild! VA Small Business Grant Program - Apply Today

 

The Rebuild VA Grant Fund is a program to help small businesses and nonprofits whose normal operations were disrupted by COVID-19. Businesses and non-profits that are approved for a Rebuild VA grant may receive up to 3 times their average monthly eligible expenses up to a maximum of $10,000. The Rebuild VA program has been capitalized with $70 million and will provide assistance to approximately 7,000 businesses and nonprofits. Half of the program funds will be distributed to eligible small businesses and nonprofits operating in low-income and economically disadvantaged communities, including ensuring there is adequate representation of minority-owned and women-owned businesses. 

THE APPLICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON AUGUST 10, 2020

Feel free to come to Culpeper County Library to apply today! Our in-library scanner can scan your required documents and save them to a PDF which can be then be uploaded to the Rebuild! VA Small Business Grant Program website. 

Visit their website for details, eligibility, and requirements. 

https://governor.virginia.gov/rebuildva

Testing & Education Reference Center (TERC) name change

 In early fall, Testing & Education Reference Center (TERC) will have a new name, Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test Prep, which ties together two brands in the field of education and learning. The product access and features you have today will remain. 

Peterson’s is the world’s leading educational services company dedicated to furthering education after high school and beyond. From high school placement tests to college admissions tests to career certification exams, Peterson's is your one-stop-shop for test information, strategy, and practice.

Like Testing and Education Reference Center, Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test Prep contains test prep; college planning; financial aid tools; international tools, including U.S. citizen tests, and career development tools, such as the VisualCV Resume Creator and Virtual Career Library, to assist users in the career development process. A homepage redesign will make these features more pronounced to users.

You'll notice some graphic and layout changes but your log-in information should remain. 

Until the official changeover, n the meantime, visit www.cclva.org > Research > General Research > and scroll down to "Free Classes & Job Assistance and you'll see the icon for Gale Testing and Education Reference Center and to get started. 

JOB FAIR!

 

All are invited to an outdoor Job Fair that will be held on Thursday, August 20th from 10am-noon at 318 S. West St, in the parking lot of Culpeper Baptist Church. Five local employers with over 400 job openings will be on hand.  The following businesses will have pop-up tents displaying current career opportunities: Plow & Hearth, Zamma, Culpeper County Public Schools, EuroComposites, and Grill 309.  Job candidates are asked to wear a mask and bring a resume.  Contact the Virginia Career Works – Culpeper Center at 540.212.4570 or marty.baldwin@fredgoodwill.org for more details and for resume assistance.

Legal Aid Works Presentation: "I Owe Money" on Monday, August 17 from 4-5pm.

Legal Aid Works presentation: "I Owe Money"

Monday, August 17, 2020 from 4-5pm

Please join the meeting on Zoom at https://vccs.zoom.us/j/98165996695

Legal Aid Works® is a non-profit corporation that provides free, high-quality, civil legal assistance to low income individuals and families. Please visit https://www.legalaidworks.org for more details on the organization and how they can assist you.

Nom-noms for Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department August 13-16 at K&M Lawn, Garden, and Arborist Supplies

Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department is hosting those tasty treats of a carnival, just without the rides. 

Coles Shows Amusements is coming to Culpeper Thursday, August 13 - Sunday, August 16th to serve up take-out carnival food which will include:  Italian sausage sandwich, cheesecake, gyros, chicken pita, burgers, hot dogs, french fries, corn dogs, funnel cakes, fried Oreos, candy apples, popcorn, cotton candy, fresh-squeezed lemonade and more.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department.

Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department along with other Volunteer Fire and Rescues departments across the country rely heavily on donations throughout the year from fundraisers such as Bingo and their annual fair, all of which have been canceled due to COVID-19.

Coles Shows Amusements is stepping in to do what they can to help lessen the impact.  You can find them serving their fair food from 11 am to 8 pm daily on these dates in front of K&M Lawn, Garden and Arborist Supplies located at 160333 Ira Hoffman Lane in the town of Culpeper.  Please come out and show your support.

What's black and white and read all over?

Explore current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online through NewsBank's America's News! Local newspapers that you can read as you would if you were here include:

• Culpeper Star Exponent (Culpeper)
• Culpeper Times (Culpeper)
• Richmond Times Dispatch (Richmond)

Other regional newspapers may have their articles available but not the full image of the paper. Other local library systems who use Newsbank may subscribe to their local town/county newspaper. 

To access the newspapers, please visit http://youseemore.com/culpeper/contentpages.asp?loc=159 and scroll down to Journals, Magazines & Newspapers. You will see direct links for the Culpeper Star Exponent and Culpeper Times. For both, once you click their respective links, you will see options for the Image or Text options under Format. Click Image for a full view of the most recent edition. For other newspapers, click America's News. Then on the America's News page, click the A-Z Source List at the top of the page and type in the newspaper you desire, if available. 

What's Up, Doc?

Novant Health UVA Health System Proudly Presents:

"What's Up, Doc?" A virtual panel discussion and Q&A with local experts about pediatric health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join us to learn more about how, when and where to seek healthcare for your child during the pandemic; the importance of timely preventative and diagnostic care for children; strategies for developing screen time limits and staying safe online; healthy approaches to food and nutrition; tips for managing stress and building resiliency; and available support and resources.

Join the conversation

Time: 12:30 p.m.

Date: Wednesday, August 12

Register: https://novanthealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BKPmL5DMQXeBXWqG6Ja27A

Mark your Calendar! 5 over 50 Celebration with Aging Together - September 24, 2020 at 7pm!

You are invited:

​5 Over 50 Celebration!

 - Facebook Live - 

September 24, 2020 at 7:00pm

To honor our "5" there is no fee to attend.

​But please RSVP, & consider a donation to our sole annual fundraiser. Click here to RSVP. Or scan the QR code with your phone from the image below. 

Home Improvement Reference Center - Just a click away for Do-It-Yourself help!

If you're like many of people visiting their local home centers, sometimes you need just a little extra assistance in doing those Do-It-Yourself projects. 

Try out our selection of do-it-yourself books here at Culpeper County Library or take a look at one of our digital resources the "Do-It-Yourself Reference Center". Find it by clicking here or visiting www.cclva.org, hover over Research, select General Research. Once there, scroll down to the middle of the page and you'll see it under the "Do It Yourself" section. If accessing from home, like many of our other resources, you will need your Culpeper County Library Card.

Happy Home Improvement!