Coming events

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Published: July 17, 2008

SUMMER BLOOD DRIVE
The Orange Medical Center (next to the new CVS on Rt. 15) will have a summer blood drive facilitated by Virginia Blood Services Thursday, July 17 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the conference room just off the lobby area. Just walk-in; donors will be given the next available slot or a later one of their choice. Free VBS lightweight, nylon backpacks and VBS sports bottles. You are needed… please help!

AGING TOGETHER
The Aging Together partnership will hold its quarterly meeting Thursday, July 17 at Culpeper Library from 9:30-11:30 a.m. to update the community about the progress on improving quality of life for older adults. Topics include updates on regional transportation activities presented by staff of the Regional Commission, RRCSB/AAA, RSVP and VolTran programs; a report on the results of Aging Together’s Volunteer Recruitment Campaign and feedback from this year’s Community Conversations on Aging. Special guest, Ira Doom of Bedford Rides, will share information on a volunteer transportation network in his area. All interested citizens are invited to attend. For more information call 540-820-6405 or email to: .

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.

ORGANIST AT WFS
Todd Wilson, a professor of organ at Indiana University, will perform on the Kenan Fisk organ, Opus 88, in St. Andrew’s Chapel at Woodberry Forest School on July 18 at 7:30 p.m. Wilson, described in the “Cleveland Plain Dealer” as a “fabulous virtuoso,” has performed in major cities across the United States, as well as in Europe and Japan. His concert, which will conclude Woodberry’s Summer Organ Course, is free and open to the public.

ARTS ALIVE! CONCERTS/SERIES
The Arts Alive! Summer Concert and Movie Series in Downtown Orange will be held July 18-19 and Aug. 7, 8 and 9. Friday night’s concert features Abbey Road, while Orange Jam and the Acme Swing Band perform Saturday. All events are held in Taylor Park, Main Street, Orange.

BENEFIT FUNDRAISER
A benefit fundraiser will be held Saturday, July 19 at Booster Park, Rt. 20, Orange, beginning at 2 p.m. to benefit the “McGinnis Medical Fund.” Join us for live music, an auction, a pastor’s dunking booth, yard sale booths, great food, pony rides, face painting, and snow cones for the children. Our hope and prayer is that we will all come together as a community to help this young teen in such a difficult time. All donations can be sent to Abundant Life Christian Fellowship, 19103 Brick Church Road, Orange, VA 22960 with “The McGinnis Medical Fund” on the memo line.

LEUKEMIA BENEFIT
An all-you-can eat dinner will be held at the Mine Run Volunteer Fire Department Saturday, July 19 to benefit 11-year-old Dillon Kincaid, who has been diagnosed with leukemia. Dinner will be served from 4-7 p.m. and the menu includes roast beef, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn pudding, salad, rolls, desserts and beverages. Cost is $15 per person. Children 6-12 eat for $5 each. Kincaid and his family live on St. Just Road in Unionville. The dinner will help the family defray medical, travel and in-home expenses. Carry-outs will be available. Call 854-8814 for more information.

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 are any 1973 OCHS faculty members 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 the above contact information.

MOOSE PROGRAMS
Orange County Moose Lodge will have a fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes, black-eyed peas and salad available at a cost of $7.50 on Saturday, July 19 at 6 p.m. On Sunday, July 20 a bingo players’ picnic will be held at the lodge at 12-noon; there will be games, hamburgers and hot dogs.

LADIES AUXILIARY TO MEET
The Orange Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 2217 will meet Monday, July 21 at 11 a.m. at the post home on Brick Church Road. For information on membership please call 672-3350.

SPORTS REGISTRATION
Youth football and cheerleading registration for ages five to 12 will be held at Booster Park on Monday, July 21 from 6-7 p.m.

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 21, Aug. 4, 11 and 18. If you have questions call 672-1155, ext. 126.

ORANGE STINGERS
The Orange Stingers football/cheer camp early registration will be held through July 21 for ages five to 14 online at http://www.eteamz.com/ocstingers or register with coaches or at the field. Football/Cheer Camp 2 is July 21-25. The fee for football is $100 and cheer, $50. For additional information, contact Demetrius Washington (434) 981-4423 or Brad Crowder at (540) 661-9682.

STINGERS FOOTBALL CAMP
Orange Stingers football camp (football fundamentals) will be held July 21-25 from 6-8 p.m. at Prospect Heights Middle School Field. Register online at http://www.eteamz.com/ocstingers or at the field; cost is $40. For information, contact Demetrius Washington at (434) 981-4423 or Brad Crowder at (540) 661-9682.

SUMMER CHEER CHAMP
Orange Stingers summer cheer camp (cheer fundamentals) is July 21-25 from 6-8 p.m. at Prospect Heights Middle School for ages five to 14. Cost is $40. Register online at http://www.eteamz.com/ocstingers or at the field. For more information contact Cindy Hurt at (804) 651-9454, Demetrius Washington (434) 981-4423 or Brad Crowder (540) 661-9682.

TENNIS NIGHT
Wednesdays (July 23) 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 will meet July 23 for games and on July 30, Otis Gooding will be our guest 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.

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. 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 Monday, July 21. Late entries will not be accepted. All forms are on the Fair website at: http://www.orangecountyvafair.com under “Special Events.”

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
The Red Cross will have a blood drive at Shady Grove Baptist Church, 21024 Piney Woods Road, Orange, Friday, July 25 from 2-7 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. Please give the gift of life.

GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Gary Waugh Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Friday, July 25 beginning with a 9 a.m. 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.

OFFICIALS NEEDED
Urgent - Officials needed for Rec and Middle School football and basketball. Training provided; exercise, help the kids and make some money. Contact (540) 829-5649, 222-2281 (cell) or 729-3233 (voice mail) - Independent Officials Association.

HARTLAND 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, Aug. 3 from 3-5 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. For more information please contact Carole Johnson at 540-672-3100.

HUNTER EDUCATION
A Hunter Education Class will be held at Nathaniel Gordon Veterans of Foreign War Post 7638, 10271 Gordon Avenue, Gordonsville Aug. 4-6 from 6-9:45 p.m. There is no cost but you must pre-register. Those under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For registration information contact Charlaine Crebbs at (540) 832-2708. 

BELMONT HORSE SHOW
Saturday, Aug. 16 at 9 a.m. the 68th annual Belmont Horse Show will be held at the show-grounds, one mile west on Rt. 612 from Rt. 522, approx. 11 miles north of Mineral and 23 miles south of Culpeper; rain-date Aug. 23. No horse or pony may enter the grounds without proof of negative Coggins test within past 12 months; all pets must be on a leash. Admission is $7 adults and children 12 and under $3. Registration fees for ponies is $5 and for horses $10. Admission and registration covers all entry fees. For information call Willie Biscoe at 540-854-5670; sponsored by Belmont Club of Women and Belmont Ruritan Club.

EVENING OF HOPE
Evening of Hope dinner and silent auction will be held Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Stonefire Station in Barboursville with a three-course dinner prepared by Chef Melissa Close of Palladio Restaurant. There will be entertainment and a silent auction. The fundraiser will benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the American Cancer Society. For ticket information call 832-0530 or e-mail . The event sponsorship information is available upon request and silent auction donations are still being accepted.

ORANGE HEAD START
Orange County Head Start, Taylor Complex, 200 Dailey Drive, is now accepting applications for children birth to five years old for the 2008-2009 school year. For an application call 672-7500.

MOTHERS COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL
Mothers Cooperative Preschool has opening for its fall session beginning in September. Classes for three and four-year-olds are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Call 854-5479 to enroll.

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.

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).