Featured Events in Culpeper in May 2025 (June Updated)

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Clay & Art Workshop – Event Summary Join us for a hands-on Clay & Art Workshop designed to spark creativity and relaxation through the joy of working with clay. Participants will explore basic clay techniques, including shaping, texturing, and decorating, while creating their unique pieces. Open to all skill levels, this workshop offers a fun, welcoming space to unwind, connect, and express yourself through art. All materials will be provided. Date: Sunday, May 4 Time: 3:00 PM Location: Caboose Commons, 3rd Floor (No wheelchair access) Hosted by: Apoorva Tamhankar Come create, play, and enjoy an afternoon of creativity! Information Source: Apoorva Tamhankar | eventbrite

This is a 2-night course! Hey there! Are you ready to start planning for your retirement but not sure where to begin? Join us at Retirement Planning University at George Mason University where we will cover everything you need to know to start preparing for your golden years. From investment strategies to healthcare options, we've got you covered! Date: 2 nights // May 6th & May 7th Time: 6:00 PM Location: GMU Field House - Teams Room Come join us for a fun and informative evening of retirement planning. See you there! CLICK BELOW FOR EASY DIRECTIONS Click - Directions to the Venue Click - Directions to Parking Click - Walking Directions to the Classroom Looking for upcoming events in your area? Navigate to the Retirement Planning University Eventbrite Page for a list of all scheduled events. Want to join us in the future? Follow the Retirement Planning University Eventbrite Page to receive timely updates on newly posted events. Can't find an event in your area? Reach out to us! By email: info@retirementplanninguniversity.com By phone: 844-476-7353 One of our representatives will be happy to assist you! Looking for more info about Retirement Planning University? Find us at www.retirementplanninguniversity.com for all things RPU! Why you should attend Retirement Planning University: If you’re like most people in or near retirement, you probably get invited to “free dinner seminars” all the time. This. Is. Totally. Different. Retirement Planning University is a non-profit designed to provide far more value than the regular dinner seminar. You’ll get real in-depth training on all the retirement planning topics you need in an educational environment, without the high-pressure pitch ! Retirement Planning University will cover specific topics such as 401(k)s, IRAs, brokerage accounts, taxes, health care, estate planning, etc., but specific financial products will NOT be discussed. The class will be taught by a qualified financial professional who will enhance the learning experience with real-life examples. Along with the 2-night course we invite you to have a complimentary Strategy Session with a trusted advisor. Learn how to optimize different types of retirement accounts to maximize cash flow Find out how you can reduce or eliminate unanticipated estate expenses Discover the impact that tax law changes will have on your retirement income Discover how to avoid the pitfalls of taking retirement income distributions Maximize Social Security Discover which of the 567 ways to claim will get you the most from your hard-earned benefits Combat Market Volatility Learn ways you can reduce or eliminate market losses, and discover the truth about “buy and hold” Reduce Tax R isk See how you may be able to reduce your #1 lifetime expense, taxes, with today’s unique tax-planning strategies Estate Planning 101 Understand the process that ensures your assets stay with your family (not the IRS and the courts) Retirement Healthcare Get clear on your retirement healthcare options without buying expensive Long Term Care insurance Income Planning Create an income plan to help you avoid what most Americans fear: Running out of money in retirement Disclosures: Included in your tuition is the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the course instructor to address your personal questions and apply the course material to your specific situation. This is the equivalent of “Office Hours” in a university setting. This session is not mandatory, but has been described by many as the highlight of the course. Retirement Planning University® is a non-profit organization. It is not sponsored or presented by any accredited University. If you are a Financial Advisor, we ask as a professional courtesy that you do not register for this course. If you are a Financial Advisor and would like to attend as a training course, there is a $2500.00 registration fee for your attendance. Advisory services through Strategic Wealth Investment Group (SWIG), a federally registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Insurance products offered through Strategic Wealth Designers (SWD). SWIG and SWD are affiliated but separate entities. Neither the information nor any opinion expressed is to be construed as solicitation to buy or sell a security of personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Retirement Planning University® is intended for educational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of investment advice or specific recommendations on investment activities and trading. Retirement Planning University® is not an actual accredited university. Investment Advisory Services offered through Strategic Wealth Investment Group, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Individual responses to persons involving either a securities transaction or personalized investment advice for compensation will not be made without appropriate registration or exemption. Insurance products and services are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents in all appropriate jurisdictions. None of the information contained on this website shall constitute an offer to sell or solicit any offer to buy a security or any insurance product. Strategic Wealth Designers is an independent financial services firm helping individuals create retirement strategies using a variety of investment and insurance products to custom suit their needs and objectives. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Any references to protection benefits or steady and reliable income streams on this website refer only to fixed insurance products. They do not refer, in any way, to securities or investment advisory products. Annuity guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company. Annuities are insurance products that may be subject to fees, surrender charges and holding periods which vary by insurance company. Annuities are not FDIC insured. The information and opinions contained in any of the material requested from this website are provided by third parties and have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. They are given for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to buy or sell any of the products mentioned. The information is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation. Information Source: Retirement Planning University | eventbrite

Join us for a night of RPG and board games from 6pm-10pm. Hosted at Commonwealth Brew Co in collaboration with Paradise Games and Gifts and The Natural Ones! This event will feature Gamemaster-lead RPGs along with a variety of demo games for people to jump in and out of. All ages are welcome, but all minors must be accompanied by an adult. Information Source: Commonwealth Brewing Co Fairfax | eventbrite

This is a 2-night course! Hey there! Are you ready to start planning for your retirement but not sure where to begin? Join us at Retirement Planning University at George Mason University where we will cover everything you need to know to start preparing for your golden years. From investment strategies to healthcare options, we've got you covered! Date: 2 nights // May 13th & May 14th Time: 6:00 PM Location: GMU Field House - Teams Room Come join us for a fun and informative evening of retirement planning. See you there! CLICK BELOW FOR EASY DIRECTIONS Click - Directions to the Venue Click - Directions to Parking Click - Walking Directions to the Classroom Looking for upcoming events in your area? Navigate to the Retirement Planning University Eventbrite Page for a list of all scheduled events. Want to join us in the future? Follow the Retirement Planning University Eventbrite Page to receive timely updates on newly posted events. Can't find an event in your area? Reach out to us! By email: info@retirementplanninguniversity.com By phone: 844-476-7353 One of our representatives will be happy to assist you! Looking for more info about Retirement Planning University? Find us at www.retirementplanninguniversity.com for all things RPU! Why you should attend Retirement Planning University: If you’re like most people in or near retirement, you probably get invited to “free dinner seminars” all the time. This. Is. Totally. Different. Retirement Planning University is a non-profit designed to provide far more value than the regular dinner seminar. You’ll get real in-depth training on all the retirement planning topics you need in an educational environment, without the high-pressure pitch ! Retirement Planning University will cover specific topics such as 401(k)s, IRAs, brokerage accounts, taxes, health care, estate planning, etc., but specific financial products will NOT be discussed. The class will be taught by a qualified financial professional who will enhance the learning experience with real-life examples. Along with the 2-night course we invite you to have a complimentary Strategy Session with a trusted advisor. Learn how to optimize different types of retirement accounts to maximize cash flow Find out how you can reduce or eliminate unanticipated estate expenses Discover the impact that tax law changes will have on your retirement income Discover how to avoid the pitfalls of taking retirement income distributions Maximize Social Security Discover which of the 567 ways to claim will get you the most from your hard-earned benefits Combat Market Volatility Learn ways you can reduce or eliminate market losses, and discover the truth about “buy and hold” Reduce Tax R isk See how you may be able to reduce your #1 lifetime expense, taxes, with today’s unique tax-planning strategies Estate Planning 101 Understand the process that ensures your assets stay with your family (not the IRS and the courts) Retirement Healthcare Get clear on your retirement healthcare options without buying expensive Long Term Care insurance Income Planning Create an income plan to help you avoid what most Americans fear: Running out of money in retirement Disclosures: Included in your tuition is the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the course instructor to address your personal questions and apply the course material to your specific situation. This is the equivalent of “Office Hours” in a university setting. This session is not mandatory, but has been described by many as the highlight of the course. Retirement Planning University® is a non-profit organization. It is not sponsored or presented by any accredited University. If you are a Financial Advisor, we ask as a professional courtesy that you do not register for this course. If you are a Financial Advisor and would like to attend as a training course, there is a $2500.00 registration fee for your attendance. Advisory services through Strategic Wealth Investment Group (SWIG), a federally registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Insurance products offered through Strategic Wealth Designers (SWD). SWIG and SWD are affiliated but separate entities. Neither the information nor any opinion expressed is to be construed as solicitation to buy or sell a security of personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Retirement Planning University® is intended for educational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of investment advice or specific recommendations on investment activities and trading. Retirement Planning University® is not an actual accredited university. Investment Advisory Services offered through Strategic Wealth Investment Group, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Individual responses to persons involving either a securities transaction or personalized investment advice for compensation will not be made without appropriate registration or exemption. Insurance products and services are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents in all appropriate jurisdictions. None of the information contained on this website shall constitute an offer to sell or solicit any offer to buy a security or any insurance product. Strategic Wealth Designers is an independent financial services firm helping individuals create retirement strategies using a variety of investment and insurance products to custom suit their needs and objectives. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Any references to protection benefits or steady and reliable income streams on this website refer only to fixed insurance products. They do not refer, in any way, to securities or investment advisory products. Annuity guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company. Annuities are insurance products that may be subject to fees, surrender charges and holding periods which vary by insurance company. Annuities are not FDIC insured. The information and opinions contained in any of the material requested from this website are provided by third parties and have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. They are given for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to buy or sell any of the products mentioned. The information is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation. Information Source: Retirement Planning University | eventbrite

Wealth Building with Marc King Come join us for an exciting event where Marc King will share his secrets to building wealth and financial success. This in-person event will take place at the Angelika Film Center & Café at Mosaic , so you can enjoy a comfortable and inspiring environment while learning valuable tips and strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your financial future! Box lunch included. Thanks to our Tier One sponsors, Universal Title, Square One Home Inspections, and That 1 Painter. Information Source: KW United | eventbrite

This course is designed to meet the specific needs of private citizens and/or off-duty law enforcement officers carrying concealed handguns for defense. While this is the most common context of concealed carry, current events and trends have required another look at the realities of deploying those weapons in public settings. Also, since we are using these guns in public without the benefit of Rule 4’s backstops, bystander control and easy sized targets, these new norms require performance in extremis that few organizations or training courses provide (and often teach responses in direct conflict with real world needs). In summary, Rule 4, so easily applied and often placed in our collective comfort zone at the range, looms huge in a street encounter. Equipment requirements: Your daily concealed carry handgun: .380/9mm or larger, with preference to real world carry and shootable pistols: Glock 43X/48, Sig 365 family, S&W Shield, Glock 19, etc. – Please don’t bring a “magic range pistol”  IWB/AIWB/OWB concealment holster, mag pouch(es), belt and concealment garments  Three or more magazines  500 rounds of quality ammo  Eye and Ear Protection – electronic ear pro preferred  Ball Cap  Personal comfort items: sunscreen, bandaids, snacks and water or sports drinks  At least three printer produced 8.5 X 11 color photos of the faces of loved ones  One or two old, dark colored shirts (men’s if possible) Information Source: Citizen-Defender | eventbrite

Join us and please share with your network. Our Special Guest Speaker for this event will be Rey Domingo, The KEY Community Founder and Samantha Domingo Military Relations Talent Programs Lead for Lockheed Martin. Come meet Recruiters, Hiring Managers, Mentors and build you network. Information Source: The KEY Community | eventbrite

Are you ready to make a difference policing in a supportive community? We are happy to invite you to a recruiting event at the City of Fairfax Police Department (3730 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030) on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the recruiting event, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the police officer positions we have available and get insight to what a career in law enforcement with the City of Fairfax is like. Our team will be there to answer any questions you may have about the application process and help guide you. Here are some of the benefits we offer our police officers: · Sick leave: 104 hours/year · Annual leave: Years 1 through 3, get 13 Days; years 4-14, get 19.5 Days; years 15 and beyond, get 26 Days · Six weeks of parental leave · $5,000 annual bonus for foreign language skills (Based on program eligibility, minimum proficiency requirements, and human resources approval) · Health insurance · Dental insurance · Life and disability insurance · Tuition assistance · Holiday pay · Two retirements: City of Fairfax retirement after 25 years of service, VA state retirement (VRS) after 30 years of service · 457 deferred compensation plan · Take-home vehicle (mileage limitations apply) · Fixed patrol shifts, no rotations, and every other weekend is a three-day weekend · Employee Assistance Program · On-duty fitness program · Shift differential ($1.00 per hour for midnight shift) Competitive Pay and Hiring Incentives: · Starting base pay: $64,466.72 (after two years of service: $74,329.66 as Private First Class). Increased starting base pay may be available for applicants with college degrees, military experience, or for certified officers based on years of service. Are you a recently retired Virginia Law Enforcement Officer? We would love to talk to you, too. If you have retired from another Virginia agency within the last five years you may still be eligible to get re-certified and return to work! Please sign up to confirm your attendance. We look forward to meeting you in person and discussing how you can be an invaluable part of our department and our city. If you have any questions before the event or are unable to attend but are interested in a position, please email us at PoliceRecruiting@fairfaxva.gov or call (703) 293-1655. We're more than happy to provide any additional information you need. We hope to see you at our recruiting event! Sincerely, Natalie M. Hinesley, Acting Chief of Police City of Fairfax Police Department Information Source: City of Fairfax Police Department Recruiting | eventbrite

We are here to help you with your cake decorating skills! In this class you will learn how to properly build, fill, crumb coat and ice a cake with close to perfect edges and borders. You will learn tips and tricks on how to work with buttercream and advice on baking. This class is perfect for first-timers as well as students who need a refresher. This class can be a little messy so please wear something that you don't mind getting a little buttercream on or bring your own apron. Register for this class and receive: Expert instruction from Laura Larson of Laura's Custom Cakes In-person, step-by-step instruction A delicious, 5-inch cake to share with family and friends A 5% discount on purchases of supplies and tools at Fran's Cake and Candy on the day of class. Meet Your Instructor: Laura Larson is the owner of Laura’s Custom Cakes, a licensed home-based bakery and is also a member of the Fran’s crew. She has a passion for cake decorating and loves to share her excitement with others who want to learn. You can see her work on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Laura.Custom.Cakes or on Instagram at @Laura.custom.cakes . All The Details: Age Level: 13+ Skill Level: Beginner All supplies and tools are provided for use during class. We will provide a box to take your cake home in The class may be a little messy so we recommend bringing an apron. If you have long hair, you may want to tie it back. Price is per person. A ticket must be purchased for each individual attending the class. Class requires a minimum of 4 students and there is a maximum of 9 students. In the event of insufficient enrollment, you will receive a full refund. Class will run approximately 3 hours. Please note that the class is hands-on and may run over or under schedule. Cancellation Policy: Changes and cancellations...weSuggest descriptionAdd textAdd imageAdd video know life happens so we try our best to be flexible while being fair to our instructors who purchase supplies and bake for each student. Full refunds or credits are available for cancellations made at least 5 days prior to the class. If you need to cancel after 5 days but at least 48 hours in advance, we can offer you a credit for a future class. We cannot offer any credits for cancellations within 48 hours of the scheduled class. Information Source: Fran's Cake and Candy Supplies | eventbrite

Join us for a fun & exciting in-person networking event hosted by MBX, a dynamic organization connecting business professionals through both local and global events. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with peers in your area, exchange ideas, and build valuable connections! Seats are limited, so please make sure to register in advance. THIS IS A BROWN BAG luncheon, please feel free to bring your own lunch. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. for open networking, with the main event starting promptly at 11:30 a.m. Arrive early and bring plenty of business cards to make the most of this networking opportunity! MBX MEMBERS, remember to enter your MBX Membership email to UNLOCK your FREE or Discounted Tickets! Information Source: MBX Events | eventbrite

This class is designed for a full day of turning. In the morning you turn a Pen and the afternoon you turn a bowl. Pen Turning Description: You can make the great looking pens, ones that are as unique as those available in fine gift shops. Learn the tips and techniques that produce excellent results every time. You will be shown how to cut, drill, square the ends, turn, sand, apply a durable finish quickly and then assemble the parts. You start with a raw piece of wood, a pen kit with hardware, a Lathe, and by the end of class you have a beautiful, functional piece of woodworking that you did yourself. Learn the fundamentals of creating a pen from wood selection, tool selection and proper lathe techniques to finishing. Soon you will be making pens for all your friends. Bowl Turning Description: Each student will turn a bowl. Blanks will be mounted and the outside shaped including a tenon. The blank will be reversed and held in a chuck while the inside is hollowed and smoothed. The blank is finally reversed to turn away the tenon. Students will practice the cuts appropriate for shaping and smoothing the inside and outside using a bowl gouge and a scraper. At the end of class students should be able to turn a bowl on their own. This is a comprehensive 7.5 hour class with a 30 minute lunch break. All class participants receive a 15% discount on merchandise purchased in the store on the same day of their class. Exclusions Apply. Contact the store for more details at 571-435-8030. Looking for that perfect, one-of-a-kind gift? Why not give the “Gift of Experience”? Our classes and workshops are the perfect “unique” alternative to a material gift or “stuff” for any occasion! Information Source: Rockler Woodworking and Hardware | eventbrite