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
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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 

>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR RIKKI'S REFUGE! << 

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!

>> CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO RIKKI'S REFUGE! << 

 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!!!!!!!