Saturday, March 29, 2014

Good Morning Good News! Saturday, March 29, 2014


HAPPY CATURDAY FROM RIKKI'S REFUGE! 

  OPIE'S WEATHER REPORT!
Rikki's Refuge, Rapidan, VA.
SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2014
THIS MORNING: Low clouds, drizzle, and fog. Then a period of showers developing around 9am. Cloudy with temperatures steady in the low 50s. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. 
TODAY: Rain and perhaps a thunderstorm for the afternoon. High around 55F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall near a half an inch.
TONIGHT: Rain with a thunderstorm or two this evening, followed by a few showers overnight. Low 46F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.
HIGH: 55F    LOW: 46F
Sunrise: 7:02 AM    Moonrise: 6:08 AM
Sunset: 7:33 AM    Moonset: 6:36 PM
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Volunteer Opportunity at Rikki’s Refuge!
WE NEED YOU!
 Is there anyone in the Fredericksburg, VA. area that can HELP us haul produce? We need some volunteers! Also...mileage can be claimed on taxes when you are assisting a registered non-profit! It's approximately 25-30 miles round trip and we need this weekly. A large pick-up truck or trailer would work best. Please contact Rikki's Refuge at: mail@rikkisrefuge.org or call 540-854-0870. Please leave a voice mail if no one picks up, the office isn't always manned!


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 (March 29, 2014) Rikki's Refuge really needs CANNED CAT FOOD, ORANGES, LARGE HEAVY DUTY TRASH BAGS 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! 


Rikki’s Refuge needs ORANGES for the guinea pigs!
Donations may be dropped off at the Rikki’s Refuge Education Center on Saturdays Noon-2:00 PM or at the Rikki’s Refuge Re-Tail Store in Fredericksburg during regular business hours. 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 your Saturday 3/29/14 Shelter Challenge vote for Rikki's Refuge! Please vote and share! THANK YOU!
Vote here: http://www.shelterchallenge.com/web/charityusa/nomineehome?userId=53331&nomineeId=17448 


 ZUCCHINI POTATO BAKE

2 medium zucchini, quartered and cut into large pieces
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, sliced

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup olive oil
paprika to taste
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a medium baking pan, toss together the zucchini, potatoes, red bell pepper, garlic, bread crumbs, and olive oil. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and lightly brown.

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 “You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.”
~~ Woodrow Wilson ~~ 


“There are no ordinary cats.” 
 ~~ Colette ~~

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 


Photo from the open house at Cavendish Antiques in Gordonsville, VA. benefiting Rikki's Refuge! This event took place last night! 

 Here is our gorgeous CHESSIE enjoying some sunshine at Rikki's Refuge on Friday, March 28, 2014!