Saturday, June 28, 2014

Good Morning Good News, June 28, 2014

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Join us for an upfront and in your face tour of Rikki's Refuge, July 4th noon - 2 pm.  

Tickets must be purchased in advance.  

Send your request to Vincent@RikkisRefuge.org and we'll send you info to get your tickets. 

Hurry space is limited !!!!!




DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR RAFFLE!!!!!!!!!! 

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Some of the critters you'll meet on a tour of Rikki's Refuge !!!

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 Rikki's Refuge meditation / spiritual development / self improvement gatherings and pot luck (vegetarian) --  the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 pm !  

Bring a dish to share, your open mind, books that have meant a lot to you, your favorite meditation on cd and your desire to meet new friends and join in lively discussions while learning.
Plenty of parking, climate controlled, fabulous kitchen.
At Rikki's Education Center
21410 Constitution Hwy,  Rapidan VA 22733
July 12th and 26th

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 THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR VOTING FOR US EVERY DAY IN THE ANIMAL RESCUE SITE SHELTER CHALLENGE! WE WERE WEEK #8 WINNER AND YOUR VOTES WON $500 AND 50 PET BEDS FOR US! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!
 
 
 
 
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Thank you, for it is only thru YOUR support


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that Rikki's animals have been given a second chance at life.  

They need you EVERYDAY to put food in their bowls, to give them a safe place to sleep and to give them the chance to know happiness for the rest of their lives.

Please help the 1300 animals of 22 species at Rikki's Refuge today www.RikkisRefuge.org/Donate

Without your support .....  well you know what happens and this is GOOD NEWS so we're not gonna talk about that possibility !!!


Love from me and my mom,  Opie



PS  I hope to see you on the 4th !!!
If you can't come, would you consider giving me some nums anyway?  www.RikkisRefuge.org/Donate
THANKS !!!!  Purrrzzzz

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Good Morning Good News! June 21, 2014

OPIE'S WEATHER REPORT!
Rikki's Refuge, Rapidan, VA.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014
TODAY: Showers and thundershowers likely. High 71F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
TONIGHT: Scattered thunderstorms in the evening, mainly cloudy late with a few showers. Low 61F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.
HIGH: 71F. LOW: 61F.
Sunrise: 5:49 AM Moonrise: 2:33 AM
Sunset: 8:39 PM Moonset: 3:20 PM
https://www.facebook.com/RikkisRefuge
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"L" is for Leroy!
The ABC's of Rikki's Refuge!
www.rikkisrefuge.org 


Please VOTE & SHARE for RIKKI'S REFUGE in the Animal Rescue Site SHELTER CHALLENGE every day! Thank you!
Vote here: http://www.shelterchallenge.com/web/charityusa/nomineehome?userId=53331&nomineeId=17448 

TODAY IS DONATION DROP OFF DAY!!!  

DONATION DROP-OFF EVERY SATURDAY AT RIKKI'S REFUGE 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Rikki's Refuge Educational Center
21410 Constitution Hwy.
Rapidan, VA. 22733
***For this Saturday (June 21, 2014) Rikki's Refuge really needs LARGE HEAVY DUTY TRASH BAGS, DRY & WET CAT FOOD, DRY & WET DOG FOOD, and PAPER TOWELS!***
You may also leave donations for Rikki's Refuge at Re-Tail in Fredericksburg any time during normal business hours, if this is more convenient for you!

1. Rikki's on the Web:
http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/
2. Rikki's on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/RikkisRefuge
3. Rikki's on Twitter:
@RikkisRefuge
4. Rikki's Blog:
http://rikkisrefuge.blogspot.com/
5. Rikki's on Pinterest:
http://www.pinterest.com/RikkisRefuge/
6. Rikki's on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/sets/
7. To make a donation to Rikki's:
http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/donate

Rikki's Refuge in Orange County, Virginia, is a 400 acre, no-kill, all species peaceful sanctuary supported solely by donations of kind and loving individuals. The refuge is home to over 1200 animals of over 22 different species, including but not limited to cats, dogs, sheep, goats, rabbits, pigs, emus, chickens, ducks, geese, a chukar, peacocks, and more. It is owned and operated by Life Unlimited of Virginia, Inc. an approved not-for profit Virginia Corporation and IRS tax code 501(c)(3) corporation as determined by the IRS. Federal Tax-ID number 54-1911042. A financial statement is available upon written request from the State Office of Consumer Affairs 

 HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SUMMER FROM RIKKI'S REFUGE!
JUNE 21, 2014
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Every meal for every animal, every day, is provided by donations from YOU, our caring supporters!
http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/donate.php 

THANK YOU!



 Our first class will be this Sunday, June 22, 2014!
Thereafter, classes will be conducted on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month!  


*** COME SEE US TODAY! ***
Richmond Vegetarian Festival 2014
Saturday, June 21, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4308 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Virginia 23227
http://www.veggiefest.org/

Richmond Vegetarian Festival 2014
Saturday, June 21, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4308 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Virginia 23227
http://www.veggiefest.org/
FREE ADMISSION!
Food!
Music!
Speakers!
Local Businesses!
Nonprofits!
Family Fun!
Free admission!
More information and tickets are available here:
http://www.veggiefest.org/
Come join us for the fun!
We will be there!
www.rikkisrefuge.org
PRESENTERS: Vegan Action & The Grapevine!
SPONSORS: Vegetarian Society of Richmond, Yelp, Glenmore Yoga Wellness Center, India K' Raja, Commonwealth Event Company, Natural Awakenings, 103.7 PLAY, Style Weekly, Fox Richmond, and Ellwood Thompson’s Local Market!
Please bring a can of vegetables to the Festival for the LAMB's Basket! The LAMB's Basket is an emergency food pantry located in Lakeside serving the hungry of Henrico County. (www.lambsbasket.org)
Rain Date: Saturday, July 5, 2014 - Noon to 6:00 pm
Well-behaved, leashed, vaccinated dogs are welcome!
The Richmond Vegetarian Festival proudly welcomes Safe Harbor (safeharborshelter.com). Please bring gas/grocery cards to the festival for Safe Harbor to help survivors of sexual and domestic violence. An additional list of items is available on their website.
http://www.safeharborshelter.com/ 


Would you like to help a city in Virginia win a much needed dog park?
Please vote for MANASSAS PARK, VA and help Maggie get a dog park with shade!
Voting from the official web page...NO SIGN UP....quick and easy: http://www.petsafe.net/barkforyourpark/
Voting from FB...there is a log in for folks who don't mind: https://apps.facebook.com/barkforyourpark/
YOU MAY VOTE DAILY 

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Last Saturday's GRAND OPENING at RIKKI'S REFUGE RE-TAIL in Fredericksburg was a huge success! Fun times for all! Thank you everyone for all your hard work, and to our customers, we are grateful for your patronage!






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 “In a gentle way, you can shake the world.”
~~ Mahatma Gandhi ~~  
 TROPICAL QUINOA

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1 cup water
1/4 cup chopped dried pineapple
1/4 cup chopped dried mango
1/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1/4 cup dry-roasted macadamia nuts, chopped
1 tablespoon hot mango chutney
2 tablespoons regular mango chutney
Mix the quinoa and water in a saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until all the water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the dried pineapple, dried mango, coconut flakes, macadamia nuts, hot and regular mango chutney until thoroughly combined. Serve hot.

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Recent photos from Rikki's Refuge for you to enjoy and share! 










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From despair......to HOPE

RIKKI'S REFUGE
Life Unlimited of Virginia, Inc.
10910 Barr Lane
Rapidan, VA. 22733
(540)-854-0870
mail@rikkisrefuge.org
www.rikkisrefuge.org
http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/donate 


DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR RAFFLE!!!!!!!!!! 


Rikki's Refuge 2009 Honda Rebel CMX250C Raffle!
Tickets are only $5 each, or 6 for $25. The bike can be seen, and tickets purchased, at Re-Tail Resale Shop, 3503 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg, Va., 22408, during store hours (Monday through Saturday 10:00-6:00, and Sundays Noon – 5:00).
The drawing will be held at 12:00 noon on July 4, 2014. The winner does not need to be present to win.
Click on the link to go to our official web site for more details!
http://rikkisrefuge.org/?p=2156 


 THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR VOTING FOR US EVERY DAY IN THE ANIMAL RESCUE SITE SHELTER CHALLENGE! WE WERE WEEK #8 WINNER AND YOUR VOTES WON $500 AND 50 PET BEDS FOR US! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!

Tuesday, June 03, 2014

Good Morning Good News! June 3, 2014

OPIE'S WEATHER REPORT!
Rikki's Refuge, Rapidan, VA.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014
THIS MORNING: Partly cloudy with temperatures rising towards the low 80s. Winds light and variable.
TODAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunders
torms this afternoon. High 82F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
TONIGHT: A stray thunderstorm is possible through the evening. Some passing clouds. Low 63F. Winds light and variable.
HIGH: 82F. LOW: 63F.
Sunrise: 5:50 AM Moonset: 12:01 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM Moonrise: 11:09 AM
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JUNE 2014 IS ADOPT A CAT MONTH!
Please consider adopting your next companion cat from your local shelter!
www.rikkisrefuge.org 

We are asking our Virginia friends and supporters to share this information so folks up in Rockingham County get the word. Someone might be helped by this! Thanks!
Shenandoah Valley Spay/Neuter Clinic #Harrisonburg #VA
KITTEN & PUPPY SPAY/N
EUTER $20 JUNE ONLY!
Don't let your precious puppy or kitten be a parent? Fix your puppy or kitten this June at the Spay/Neuter Clinic for only $20. Early spay/neuter is safe and easy. Puppies/Kittens must be under 6 months of age. Call the clinic at (540)-437-1980 to schedule an appointment.
Shenandoah Valley Spay/Neuter Clinic
910 North Liberty Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802
(540) 437-1980
info@spayandneuterclinic.org
http://www.spayandneuterclinic.org/ 

 

"If you're alone, I'll be your shadow. If you want to cry, I'll be your shoulder. If you want a hug, I'll be your pillow. If you need to be happy, I'll be your smile... But anytime you need a friend, I'll just be me."

 ~~Author Unknown~~  


Please VOTE & SHARE for RIKKI'S REFUGE in the Animal Rescue Site SHELTER CHALLENGE every day! Thank you!
Vote here: http://www.shelterchallenge.com/web/charityusa/nomineehome?userId=53331&nomineeId=17448 

   COCONUT LOVERS SMOOTHIE

1 1/2 cups crushed ice
1 banana, chopped
1 kiwi, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped strawberries
1/2 cup chopped pineapple
1/4 cup cream of coconut
1 tablespoon coconut flakes for garnish
Blend the ice, banana, kiwi, strawberries, pineapple, and cream of coconut in a blender until smooth; pour into a glass and garnish with the coconut flakes to serve.

RIKKI'S REFUGE
Life Unlimited of Virginia, Inc.
10910 Barr Lane
Rapidan, VA. 22733
(540)-854-0870
mail@rikkisrefuge.org
www.rikkisrefuge.org
https://www.facebook.com/RikkisRefuge
http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/donate 


Rikki's Refuge desperately needs PAPER TOWELS and DRY CAT FOOD! Please help if you can, please share because that helps us too! THANKS!
1. Donate directly : http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/donate.php
2. Amazon Wish List: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/LI8PP4S40XZD/ref=topnav_lists_2
3. Local supporters may drop off donations at Re-Tail in Fredericksburg any day during regular business hours!
4. Local supporters may drop off donations at Rikki's Refuge any Saturday between Noon-2:00 PM!
THANK YOU FOR HELPING RIKKI'S REFUGE!

 Come see all of our BOARDS on PINTEREST! Re-Pins would be appreciated from any of our friends and supporters that use Pinterest a lot! THANKS!
http://www.pinterest.com/RikkisRefuge/

We are also on Twitter, follow us!

 https://www.twitter.com/rikkisrefuge 

Last week we held a "Page Like" Challenge. A generous donor offered to donate one dollar per page like (over 5000 likes on Facebook). We had to get several hundred likes to even get to 5000. We ended up with a total of 5,557 total likes at the end of the 3 day challenge, thus earning Rikki's Refuge a $557 donation! WOW! We wanted to thank everyone for sharing the challenge, and wish to welcome all new Rikki's Refuge supporters! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Monday, June 02, 2014

Good Morning Good News! June 2, 2014

OPIE'S WEATHER REPORT!

Rikki's Refuge, Rapidan, VA.

MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2014

THIS MORNING: Partly cloudy with temperatures warming into the mid to upper 70s. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

TODAY: A mix of clouds and sun. High 82F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Low near 60F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

HIGH: 82F. LOW: 53F.

Sunrise: 5:50 AM Moonrise: 10:13 AM

Sunset: 8:31 PM Moonset: -- (waxing crescent)




TOMATO AND HERBS PIZZA


1¼ cups marinara sauce

1 vegetarian pizza crust (make your own or you can use store-bought pre-made crusts, if you use pre-baked crusts make sure to adjust your bake time!)

8 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced

1½ cups halved cherry tomatoes

¼ cup fresh chopped parsley

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

¼ cup chopped chives

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. Spread marinara sauce over crust. Top with fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes.

3. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven, and top with parsley, basil, and chives. (baking times can vary, watch your pizza!)





Please VOTE & SHARE for RIKKI'S REFUGE in the Animal Rescue Site SHELTER CHALLENGE every day! Thank you!



RICHMOND VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL 2014

Saturday, June 21, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

4308 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Virginia 23227


FREE ADMISSION!

Food!

Music!

Speakers!

Local Businesses!

Nonprofits!

Family Fun!

Free admission!

More information and tickets are available here:


Come join us for the fun!

We will be there!


PRESENTERS: Vegan Action & The Grapevine!

SPONSORS: Vegetarian Society of Richmond, Yelp, Glenmore Yoga Wellness Center, India K' Raja, Commonwealth Event Company, Natural Awakenings, 103.7 PLAY, Style Weekly, Fox Richmond, and Ellwood Thompson’s Local Market!

Please bring a can of vegetables to the Festival for the LAMB's Basket! The LAMB's Basket is an emergency food pantry located in Lakeside serving the hungry of Henrico County. (www.lambsbasket.org)

Rain Date: Saturday, July 5, 2014 - Noon to 6:00 pm

Well-behaved, leashed, vaccinated dogs are welcome!

The Richmond Vegetarian Festival proudly welcomes Safe Harbor (safeharborshelter.com). Please bring gas/grocery cards to the festival for Safe Harbor to help survivors of sexual and domestic violence. An additional list of items is available on their website.

 
 Rikki's Refuge 2009 Honda Rebel CMX250C Raffle!

Tickets are only $5 each, or 6 for $25. The bike can be seen, and tickets purchased, at Re-Tail Resale Shop, 3503 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg, Va., 22408, during store hours (Monday through Saturday 10:00-6:00, and Sundays Noon – 5:00).

The drawing will be held at 12:00 noon on July 4, 2014. The winner does not need to be present to win.

Click on the link to go to our official web site for more details!



“The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.”

~~ Carlos Santana ~~  

 
Rikki's Refuge desperately needs PAPER TOWELS and DRY CAT FOOD! Please help if you can, please share because that helps us too! THANKS!





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Remember CHOPS the pig that came to us a few weeks ago? Chops went to the vet. last week for neutering, here are a few photos for you to see how things went! (Everything went well, and Chops is back at Rikki's Refuge recuperating and being spoiled!)