Wednesday, April 02, 2014

Good Morning Good News! Wednesday, April 2, 2014

TODAY IS WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY! 
 
 

OPIE'S WEATHER REPORT!
Rikki's Refuge, Rapidan, VA.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
THIS MORNING: Partly cloudy with temperatures warming into the mid to upper 60s. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
TODAY: Sun and clouds mixed. High 73F. Winds NE at 5 to
10 mph.
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Low 48F. Winds light and variable.
HIGH: 73F LOW: 48F
Sunrise: 6:56 AM Moonrise: 8:42 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM Moonset: 10:55 PM
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April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month!



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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April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month!



“One person can make a difference. In fact, it's not only possible for one person to make a difference, it's essential that one person makes a difference. And believe it or not, that person is you.”
~~ Bob Riley ~~ 


April is National Frog Month! 

Did you know that Rikki's Refuge is on Pinterest? 
Follow us so we may follow YOU!
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Do you have gently used SUMMER CLOTHING that you no longer need? Rikki’s Refuge would appreciate your donation of SUMMER CLOTHING to our Rikki’s Refuge RE-TAIL store in Fredericksburg! Drop-offs during regular business hours (hours posted below!), thanks! Sales from our resale/thrift store directly benefit our refuge! You could also drop off donations to RE-TAIL at Rikki's Refuge on SATURDAYS between NOON-2:00 PM if that is more convenient for you!
RIKKI'S REFUGE RE-TAIL
3503 Lafayette Blvd.
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408
(540) 891-5300
Re-Tail@RikkisRefuge.org
RE-TAIL on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReTail.org
STORE HOURS:
Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm 


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT RIKKI'S REFUGE!
Are you a experienced sheep shearer? Or do you know anyone who is? We are seeking a good shearer to help us out here at Rikki's Refuge! Please contact us at: mail@rikkisrefuge.org or (540)-854-0870. Thanks! 

PHOTOS FROM OPIE'S ROAD TRIP YESTERDAY! 




Rikki's Refuge ducks heading out into the sunshine yesterday!
 
 
Pretty Nellie...well...just being pretty! =) 


Every meal for every animal, every day, is provided by donations from YOU, our caring supporters!
http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/donate.php
THANK YOU! 



If you would like to make a donation and send it in the mail instead of making an electronic transaction online, please mail your check or money order to:
Rikki's Refuge
PO Box 1357
Orange, VA. 22960