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Published: July 3, 2008

RRCSB-AAA JULY 4 OBSERVANCE
The Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging transportation services will not operate Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

GOT FREEDOM??
Thank an American troop in harms way through Operation Gratitude on July 4 in Downtown Culpeper! Take a few minutes as we celebrate our freedom and write a note of encouragement and thanks to our troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, or to those injured at Walter Reed Medical Center. Tables will be set up on Davis St. from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and at Yowell Meadow Park from 3 p.m. to dusk. Children may create their own cards with stickers and markers. Bring an address of your loved one or friend serving and they will receive a special note of thanks and a free gift. Bring their picture in uniform and add it to our wall of prayer and honor. Sponsored by Mountain View Community Church - http://www.mountainviewcc.net or call 540-727-0297 or contact Jeanne at 825-5768 Mailbox 2 -

PICNIC IN THE PARK
Celebrate Orange will host “Picnic in the Park” as a community celebration of Independence Day on Saturday, July 5. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., no charge for admission; $5 per car for parking. There will be continuous entertainment, children’s games and activities, food and drink vendors, shade available and spectacular fireworks at 9:30 p.m. No alcohol permitted, as this is a safe and sane family-oriented patriotic program. Please do not plan on parking along the highway to see the fireworks.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLINIC
There will be a one-day DMV-approved defensive driving class at Orange County High School Field House Saturday, July 5 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Five points awarded for successful completion of this eight-hour course; no pre-registration required and walk-ins are welcome. For more information call Anne Arbogast after 6 p.m. at 540-672-9232.

VIEW PROGRAM
Need a job? We know where they are! Job search assistance is available at Social Services in Orange on Mondays at 9 a.m. July 7, 14, 21, Aug. 4, 11 and 18th. Questions, call 672-1155, ext. 126.

RRCSB-AAA TO MEET
The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging (RRCSB-AAA) will hold its regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday, July 8 at 1 p.m. at its office at 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Alisa Decatur at 540-825-3100, ext. 3146 or TTY at 540-825-7391.

COMMUNITY TENNIS NIGHT
Wednesday, July 9 is men’s community tennis night and the purpose of this night is to get people out playing and try to get some of the more experienced players working with some of the novice players. You can come out and just hit around or play a match; whoever shows can play, it’s free. Bring a can of tennis balls with you; we want to get the community involved with tennis again. It will be held every Wednesday night all summer at Orange County High School courts at 6 p.m. Call Sara Haney at 948-5863 for details.

YOUNG AT HEART CLUB
The Young at Heart Club meets July 9 for the TRIAD program and photo ID; July 16, a summer picnic at Porterfield Park with entertainment by Carol Phillips and her autoharp; July 23, games and on July 30, Otis Gooding will be our speaker.  The club meets every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the East Orange Ruritan Building at the intersection of Routes 20 and 522. The club, which takes local trips and performs community service, is open to anyone. For more information call Alice Lumsden (540) 672-2841; Hank Lewis (540) 972-0359 or Paul Tobin at 972-6256.

AGING TOGETHER
Aging Together in Orange Team meets the second Wednesday, (July 9) of the month at 10 a.m. at 127 Belleview Avenue, TRIAD Office in Orange. Aging together is a community partnership devoted to improving long-term and support services for older adults and their families. Want your voice heard on senior issues in Orange County? Come to the meetings and get involved. Contact Nancy Rhoades, County Resource Specialist at 540-718-0620 or chairperson, Ann Anderson at 540-832-7806.

VFW POST 2217 TO MEET
The Orange VFW Post #2217 regular meeting for all members will be held July 10 at 7 p.m. at the post home on Brick Church Road.

ARTS ALIVE! CONCERTS/SERIES
The Arts Alive! Summer Concert and Movie Series in Downtown Orange will be held July 11, 12, 18 and 19 and Aug. 7, 8 and 9. Selected local artists will display work for viewing and sale on Saturdays, July 12 and 19. Returning to the Arts Alive! Concert Series are Robert Jospe and Inner Rhythm, Abbey Road and the Orange jam. Series newcomers include Serve Chilled and the Acme Swing Band. The season will conclude with the Arts Alive! Indiana Jones Film Festival will be held on Aug. 7, 8 and 9. All movies will begin at dusk, or about 8:20 p.m. Refreshments will be available. All events are held in Taylor Park, Main Street, Orange. The Arts Alive! season is sponsored by Orange Downtown Alliance, The Arts Center in Orange and in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts.

COUNTRY BREAKFAST
Rapidan Volunteer Fire Department country breakfast will be held Saturday, July 12 from 7 to 10:30 a.m. The cost is adults $6 and children under 10, $3. The menu includes eggs, bacon, sausage, sausage gravy, fried potatoes, biscuits, coffee, milk and juice.

TRIBUTE TO DR. CARVER
The Dr. George Washington Carver Birthday Celebration, A Tribute to Dr. Carver, will be held Saturday, July 12 at 3 p.m. at the George Washington Carver School, Rapidan. Call Jane Ware at 672-2197 for more details.

MCHS 10-YEAR REUNION
Attention Madison County High School Class of 1999; the 10-year class reunion is approaching and if interested in attending please contact one of the following by July 13. Charles Lewis at or Catrina Sims at or Amanda Greene at

AARP TO MEET
The Orange Chapter 5373 of AARP will meet Monday, July 14 at 12-noon at Orange County Rescue Squad building for the regular monthly meeting, which will be a picnic. Members are asked to bring salads, foods and serving spoons for each dish. The Lakettes will entertain with their wonderful music. AARP is open to all persons over the age of 50; for more information call Dottie Wampler 672-4335.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
The Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 10:30 a.m. the third Wednesday, (July 16) of each month at Amerisist House in Orange. This is a free service of the Central and Western Virginia Alzheimer’s Association with Ann Anderson as facilitator. The Alzheimer’s Support Group also meets the third Tuesday (July 15) at 10:30 a.m. at The Village at Gordon House in Gordonsville. For more information call 540-832-7806.

BLUEGRASS/GOSPEL MUSIC
Friday, July 18 from 7-10 p.m. the public is invited to enjoy an evening of bluegrass and gospel music at the clubhouse next to Waugh’s off Route 20, Orange. Come for the fun and music or bring your bluegrass instrument and play. Open to all individuals and groups. Call Pete at 854-7468 to schedule your group to play. Contributions go to area children groups; sponsored by Waugh Enterprises.

35TH CLASS REUNION
Attention OCHS graduates of 1973; if you have not received your invitation to the class reunion please contact Nancy Colvin Beasley at 540-832-3495 or email to: . If there is any 1973 OCHS faculty member who did not receive an invitation and would like to attend, please contact Nancy. The 1973 Orange County High School Class Reunion is scheduled for July 19 at Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Company Banquet Hall, Baker Street. For more information contact Nancy Colvin Beasley at 540-832-3495 or .

OCPR/STINGERS
FOOTBALL CAMP
OCPR/Orange Stingers Football Camp 2 will be held July 21-25 from 6-8 p.m. at Prospect Heights Middle School Field. Registration will be held on field, cost is $40. Camp 2 covers advanced fundamentals of tackle football, offense, defense and position techniques.

OC FAIR PAGEANT
The 21st annual Orange County Fair Pageant will be held Thursday, July 24 at 7 p.m. on the grounds of historic Montpelier (contestants need to arrive by 6:30 p.m.) Each contestant must be an Orange County resident; entry fee is $20 each; previous year category winners are not eligible to compete in the same age category and all forms may be dropped off at Orange County Extension Office (Sedwick Building across from McDonald’s, town of Orange) or mailed to Nancy Embree, 110 Berry Hill Road, Orange, VA 22960 by Thursday, July 14. Late entries will not be accepted. All forms are on the Fair website at: http://www.orangecountyvafair.com under “Special Events.” This year we will not have a category for Miss Orange County Fair (ages 16-19). Age categories for girls are: Tiny Miss 1-2; Little Miss 3-5; Young Miss 6-8; Junior Miss 9-12 and Miss Teen ages 13-15 and for boys Tiny Mister ages 1-2 and Little Mister ages 3-5.

MEMORIAL GOLF
TOURNAMENT
The Gary Waugh Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Friday, July 25 beginning with a 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at Meadows Farms Golf Course. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit Hospice of the Rapidan. Call 540-854-9890 for more details.

HARTLAND
ANNIVERSARY SERVICE
Hartland Institute will celebrate 25 years of touching lives in meaningful ways and alumni, friends and government officials will be coming together this summer for a 25th Anniversary Commemorative Service. Hartland Institute of Health and Education operates Hartland College (a missionary college) lifestyle center, publishing house and a diversified farm. This special event will take place at Hartland’s campus, 444 Hartland Oak Drive, Rapidan, on Sunday, August 3 from 3-5 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. For more information please contact Carole Johnson at 540-672-3100.

LOG-A-LOAD FOR KIDS
Win a 2008 Harley-Davidson “Cross-Bones” signed by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band with 100 percent of donations benefiting University of Virginia Children’s Hospital sponsored by Log-A-Load for Kids. Tickets are $100 (limited number available) and can be purchased at UVA Children’s Hospital Development Office at 434-924-8432, Shenandoah Harley-Davidson, Staunton, 540-213-7433, Snooky’s on Downtown Mall 434-971-7959, Log-A-Load for Kids 434-841-3472 or email to: , Becky Wood 434-581-2222 or email to: , ACAC 434-978-3800 and all Plan 9 Record locations. The drawing will be held Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. at McIntire Park in Charlottesville.

WMHS 1998 CLASS REUNION
The William Monroe High School Class of 1998 is planning a 10-year class reunion that will be held summer/fall 2008. Please send your name (including maiden name, if married) along with phone number, mail and e-mail address to . If you don’t have e-mail access, but know someone who does, please try to send your information through them.

PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT
Blessed Assurance Christian School now enrolling children ages three and four for preschool. For more information, contact Alison Lineweaver at (540) 854-2350.

ORANGE COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL
Orange Cooperative Preschool now enrolling students for the September 2008 school-year. Openings are available for children 2½, 3 and 4 years of age. For more information or to request an application please call 540-672-7877.

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS
Are you a teen Mom? Have you heard of teen MOPS? We are planning a new Teen Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group in Orange. If you are interested in helping or joining this new group, contact Gail Gibson at or call (540) 661-1310. The meetings will be held at Grace Community Church, 105 North Madison Road, Orange.

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN
The BPW meets every third Thursday night, 6 p.m., at Waugh Enterprises. If anyone is interested in attending or joining, please contact Cindy Rickett at 540-854-0034 or e-mail Orange BPW at .

RAPIDAN VOL. FIRE DEPT. BINGO
The Rapidan Volunteer Fire Dept. has Bingo Saturdays starting at 6:45 p.m. http://www.rapidanfireandrescue.com

MINE RUN VOL. FIRE DEPT. BINGO
Bingo Fridays at Mine Run Vol. Fire Dept., 31077 Old Plank Rd. with doors opening at 5, early bird starts at 6:30 and regular bingo at 7. Smoke-free; full kitchen. Info, 854-5751, http://www.minerunfire.com

VFW BINGO
Thursdays at 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30, at Gordonsville VFW, Rt. 231, for bingo. Giant jackpot and winner takes all. Proceeds help the community. Call 832-2439 for more info.

MOOSE LODGE BINGO
Bingo begins at 7 p.m. on Fridays at Orange Co. Moose Lodge #2198, 16706 Mountain Track Rd. Call 540-672-2133 for more info.

QUILT GUILD
The Dolley Madison Quilt Guild meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Orange County Nursing Home Conference Facility. Each Wednesday we meet at the Train Station in Orange from 12:30-3 p.m. We welcome visitors.

ISAIAH HOUSE
Isaiah House is open Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. All ages are welcome to come out and enjoy free food and games in a Christian environment. For info, call 672-1730.

WEDNESDAY ALANON MEETINGS
Orange Alanon meetings for families and friends of alcoholics or anyone affected by another person’s drinking are held every Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Orange Presbyterian Church, 162 W. Main St., downstairs room near the kitchen.

AA Schedule

Sunday
9 a.m. Madison Nutritional Center
6 p.m. Madison, Presbyterian Church, Rt. 29/Fishback
8 p.m. Orange Baptist Church
Monday
8 p.m. Gordonsville Christian Church
8 p.m. Rapidan, Presbyterian Church
8 p.m. Madison, Hebron Lutheran Church
Tuesday
12:30 p.m. Orange, St. Thomas Episcopal Church
8 p.m. Rapidan, Presbyterian Church
Wednesday
12:30 p.m. Orange, St. Thomas Episcopal Church
5:30 p.m. Orange, St. Thomas Episcopal Church (Women)
7:30 p.m. Madison, Catholic Church (Rt. 29 North)
8 p.m. Gordonsville Baptist Church (Rt. 231 and High)
8 p.m. Rapidan, Presbyterian Church
8 p.m. Orange Presbyterian Church
Thursday
8 p.m. Rapidan, Episcopal Church
Friday
12:30 p.m. Orange, St. Thomas Episcopal Church
8 p.m. Rapidan, Presbyterian Church
Saturday
8:30 p.m. Orange Presbyterian Church
For additional meetings call (800-240-6755).