BROWNTOWN, VA — July 27, 2026 — The Browntown Community Center Association (BCCA) is excited to announce that its kitchen renovation project, dubbed Project Kitchen Sink, is nearing completion. Browntown residents and members of neighboring communities are invited to a special Grand Reopening Celebration on August 15, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
After months of renovation, the Community Center’s kitchen has been transformed into a more modern and functional space. The redesigned kitchen makes better use of the available area and provides increased storage capacity, additional countertop space, and expanded cooking capabilities.
Structural and safety improvements include new electrical wiring and plumbing, enclosed HVAC ducts, new ceiling tiles, refinished flooring, and a new commercial stove with appropriate ventilation. Much of the work was completed by a team of dedicated volunteers, with licensed contractors handling specialized portions of the project.
Damon Sutton, a member of the kitchen team, said, “It has been incredibly rewarding to collaborate with such a driven group of volunteers to repair, update, and secure a vibrant future for this special place.”
Martha Buracker, president of the BCCA and a member of the kitchen team, described the financial generosity that made the project possible.
“[This] is a shining example of what we can do with generous estate donations and a grant. While we used contractors for the license-required portions, our volunteer crew probably saved us another $20K. And the families of the donors will know that their loved ones’ legacy made a difference to the people of Browntown and to our Community Center.”
The public is invited to visit the Community Center at 96 Browntown Road in Browntown on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attendees can see the improvements firsthand, enjoy light refreshments, and meet the volunteers and contractors who brought the project together.
The renovation was made possible by estate donations from the families of Doodle Campbell and Sam Updike and a grant from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC).
To learn more about Project Kitchen Sink, see the most recent editions of the On the Gooney newsletter at browntowncommunity.com/bcca-newsletter.
About the Browntown Community Center Association
The Browntown Community Center Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening community fellowship and providing a gathering space for residents of the Gooney Valley.
