Coming Events

Contributed
Published: September 4, 2008

V.F.W. BINGO
Gordonsville V.F.W. bingo every Thursday (Sept. 4) beginning at 7 p.m. Jackpot is $1,000.
PACE TO MEET
PACE (Piedmont Area Christian Educators) will hold their first home-school support group meeting of the 2008-09 school-year Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. at Culpeper United Methodist Church. If you are home-schooling or are interested in home-schooling, please join us for an informational meeting to set in motion our schedule of field trips, co-ops, international dinner, showcase night, skate days, park days and more! PACE meets for monthly support group meetings the first Thursday of every month from September through June. For more information email or visit website at http://www.pacehomeschool.org.

SPAY/NEUTER TRANSPORTS
On Sept. 4, Oct. 2 and Oct. 30, the Orange County Humane Society will sponsor a low-cost spay/neuter transport to Harrisonburg scheduled to leave on Thursday morning and return on Friday morning. Please call Orange County Humane Society voicemail for additional information at 540-672-0069.

1998 OCHS REUNION
Orange County High School Class of 1998 - 10-year class reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 6 from 6-11 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Orange. Single $30, couple $50. For more information or to register, please visit http://www.classcreator.com/Orange-VA-Orange-Co-1998 or call the high school at 661-4300.

RURITAN YARD SALE
The East Orange Ruritan Club is having a huge yard sale Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Ruritan building, intersection of Routes 20/522 beginning at approximately 6 a.m. For information about spaces call 854-5026.

RUMMAGE/BOOK SALE
Christ Episcopal Church, 34 West Baker Street, Gordonsville, will have their annual rummage and book sale Saturday, Sept. 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

RIKKI’S REFUGE YARD SALE
Saturday, Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a yard sale to benefit Rikki’s Refuge Animal Sanctuary at 4276 Rolling Hills Drive (off Rt. 611) Orange. Available will be housewares, linens, holiday items, gently used clothing, furniture and much more; also, a raffle for toy store gift cards. For information call 540-854-0411. Come and help the 1,200 critters at Rikki’s Refuge.

JM MUSEUM BOOK SALE
The James Madison Museum annual book sale will be held Saturday, Sept. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 7 from 12-5 p.m. in the Hall of Agriculture. There will be a wonderful selection of new books because of the generosity of MPS, which will be sold at 10 percent of the cover price. We also invite you to donate any used books you no longer need to the sale; they may be brought to the museum any time during regular museum hours prior to the sale. Proceeds from the sale will be used to support ongoing operations of the museum at 129 Caroline Street, Orange. Hours are 10-4 weekdays; 12-4 Saturdays and 1-4 Sundays; phone (540) 672-1776 for more information.

MOOSE CLUB BREAKFAST
The Orange County Women of the Moose will be serving breakfast Sunday, Sept. 7 from 9 to 11 a.m. for members and their guests only at the lodge, 16706 Mountain Track Road. Members bring your family and enjoy a home-cooked breakfast for $6 per person.

AARP TO MEET
The Orange County Chapter 5373 of AARP will meet Monday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. at Orange Rescue Squad building for their regular monthly meeting. Patty Harlow of Garden Gate Florist will present the program. Members are asked to donate school supplies to their favorite school as the community service project for September. AARP is open to all persons over the age of 50; for more information call Dottie Wampler 672-4335.

CHORAL SOCIETY
The Madison Choral Society, directed by Martha Mikula, will begin rehearsals for their fall program Monday, Sept. 8 from 7-9:15 p.m. at the Madison United Methodist Church, Main Street, Madison. The major work for this concert will be Kirke Mechem’s “The Seven Joys of Christmas,“ a sequence of clever and interesting arrangements of familiar carols. There will also be some traditional songs of Mary and Christmas Spirituals. No audition is required but some music experience is helpful. Join us in bringing quality sacred music concerts to our community. For further information call Betty Rollins (540) 672-3297 or Martha Mikula 923-5123.

MAAC MEETING
MAAC (Mature Adult Activity Club) will meet Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 12-noon at Orange Public Works Building on Warren Street in the Orange Community Room. There will be Tai-Chi demonstration of the new Wii fit, bingo and possible musical interlude. For more information call Ray Lonick at 672-4131 or 540-717-5629. The meeting is sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department.
CHILI COOK-OFF
A chili cook-off to benefit Sheltering Arms in Orange will be held at Rhoadesville Baptist Church in the new fellowship hall at 26402 Lafayette Drive on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 5-6:30 p.m. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. All proceeds benefit Sheltering Arms; come and support the shelter while sampling some of the best chili in Orange County. Bring a canned food item for Love Outreach and receive a door prize ticket. For more information about this event or to submit your recipe in our contest call Ruth Jones at 540-854-7601 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or the church phone at 854-7527.

AGING TOGETHER
Aging Together in Orange meets the second Wednesday of the month (Sept. 10) 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.

UDC TO MEET
The 13th Virginia Regiment Chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. at Mario’s Restaurant in Orange.

YOUNG AT HEART CLUB
Young at Heart Club September programs: Sept. 10, “I don’t need it” auction and Sept. 17, The Troubadours will perform, followed by a luncheon. The Young at Heart Club meets every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the East Orange Ruritan Building, intersection of Routes 20/522. The club, which takes local trips and performs community service, is open to all. For more information call Alice Lumsden (540) 672-2841; Hank Lewis, 972-0359 or Paul Tobin, 972-6256.

V.F.W. TO MEET
The Orange V.F.W. Post #2217 regular meeting will be held Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the post home on Brick Church Road. All members are encouraged to attend.

DAR TO MEET
The Montpelier Chapter of National Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, for a luncheon meeting at Hebron Lutheran Church, Madison; bring a covered-dish to share. The program will be presented by Betty Lynn Yowell, American History Chairman and the American History Scholars from Madison County High School. Members are asked to bring paperback books to be taken to McGuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond as a veteran’s project.

TRI-COUNTY TRACK MEET
If you want to participate in this Sept. 13 family-friendly event, the time to register is now. To allow time to compute and order the proper number of award medals and finalize the schedule of events, entries cannot be accepted after Sept. 5. The meet is open to all residents of Culpeper, Madison and Orange counties from ages four to 79. The county that wins the meet will take home the Winner’s Trophy. For registration forms go to website: culpeperruritans.org or pick up form at Orange County Review office or Parks and Recreation office. Don’t delay and let our county down.
LOW REPUBLICAN WOMEN
Ed Meese, 75th U.S. Attorney General, will speak at a 10 a.m. buffet breakfast Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Clubhouse in Lake of the Woods. The event is sponsored by the Susan Allen Republican Women’s Club and is open to everyone. The former Attorney General’s annual visit to the club is a very popular event, so get your reservations in early! For further information, call Brenda at 972-8117.

FAMILY FISHING DAY
On Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. a Family Fishing Day will be held to introduce kids to some ‘reel’ fun. Sign up now to spend a day at Northeast Creek Reservoir fishing with your children. All you need to do is show up; Louisa County Parks and Recreation will supply the fishing equipment, instruction, bait, snacks and hopefully the fish. The Family Fishing Day is for youth ages five through 13 and children must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must register by Sept. 10. Bring the entire family and spend a leisurely day in the great outdoors fishing. For information and to register contact LCPR at 540-967-4420 or visit website at http://www.LCPR.info.

MOUBRAY REUNION
The annual family reunion of James Lewis and Mertie Mae Moubray will be held Sept. 14 at Porterfield Park Shelter in Orange. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and everyone is asked to bring a covered-dish and beverage.

HUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES
There will be Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries free hunter education classes conducted at Woodberry Forest School Sunday, Sept. 14 from 12-5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 21 from 12-5 p.m. Pre-registration is required and attendance at both day’s classes is required for certification. Hunters under the age of 16 and first-time hunters 16 and older must complete the course prior to purchasing a hunting license. Youths 12 and under can only attend if they have an adult attend the course with them. To register, directions or questions, contact Mark Frazier 661-3489 after 5 p.m.

BLUEGRASS/GOSPEL MUSIC
Friday, Sept. 19 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 Rt. 20, Orange. Come for the fun and music or bring your bluegrass instruments and play; open to all individuals and groups. Call Pete at 854-7468 to schedule your group to play; contribution go to area children groups. Sponsor is Waugh Enterprises.

REUNION CANCELLED
The Robert and Annie Estes Hicks family reunion scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20 has been cancelled for this year due to the use of the church. Family members may wish to attend Zion Baptist Church homecoming services and music program Sunday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. For more information call Jane Lutz at 672-5986.

2008 HEART WALK
The 2008 Orange County Heart Walk will be Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. at Orange County High School with registration beginning at 1:30 p.m. Please come and walk with us to support the fight against heart disease and stroke. For more information call 1-888-8009 or 832-5658.

ATV TRAILRIDING BENEFIT
ATV fun-day is Sunday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will have led trail rides covering several hundred acres in Locust Grove, contests, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, other raffle items, a concession lunch and more. Fee is $25 per adult and $15 per child 12 and under. Call Jen at 540-424-6865 to register; all proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer 3-Day for Susan G. Komen and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.

TRAPPER EDUCATION CLASS
A trapper education class will be held Sept. 21 from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the residence of Ed Crebbs, 175 Waldrop Road, Gordonsville. Registration begins Aug. 15; there is no cost but you must pre-register. You must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if you are under 15. To register, contact Ed or Charlaine Crebbs at (540) 832-2708.

RELAY FOR LIFE
There will be a meeting for those interested in starting a Relay for Life Cancer Walk in Orange County Monday, Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. at the Town of Orange Depot Meeting Room (old train station); there will be light refreshments. Anyone interested that can’t attend the meeting please call JoAnn Tolbert at 540-854-0699 or email .

4-H HOME EC CLUB
The 4-H Home Ec Club will meet Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Sedwick Building. For more information or questions call Orange Extension Office at 540-672-1361.

HOUSE OF BURGESSES CHAPTER
The House of Burgesses Chapter, Colonial Dames XVIIth Century will meet at Blue Ridge Café, Ruckersville, Saturday, Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. The program will be presented by Dame Ann Sheleton portraying Sarah Brown and followed by a luncheon. For membership information contact Mrs. Anne Winn, Registrar at (540)832-3771.

MINE RUN VFD YARD SALE
Saturday, Sept. 27 from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mine Run Volunteer Fire Department will hold a huge yard sale on Rt. 621, Old Plank Road, Mine Run. For directions see website: http://www.minerunfire.com. Tables and spaces are available as first-come first-serve; call Dawn Woolfrey at 854-5438. Thanks for supporting your local fire department.
 
UM MEN BARBECUE
The Orange Circuit Men (Bethlehem and Salem United Methodist Churches) will have a pork barbecue Saturday, Sept. 27 from 4-7 p.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Unionville. Tickets are $8 per person and the menu includes pork barbecue, baked beans, cole slaw, applesauce, roll, dessert and beverage. Proceeds benefit local missions. Come and join us for great food and wonderful fellowship.

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE
The Paul Stefan Foundation presents “A Celebration of Life” with guest speaker Raymond Arroyo on Saturday, Sept. 27 in the Fredericksburg Convention Center beginning at 7 p.m. with a dinner, guest speaker and dancing until midnight. Tickets are $100 each or $1,000 for table of eight; black tie optional. For information and to RSVP call 540-854-2300 or go to http://www.paulstefanhome.org. Deadline is Sept. 13. All proceeds support the Paul Stefan Home for expectant mothers and their babies.

HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS
A Hunter Education Class will be held at Nathaniel Gordon Veterans of Foreign War Post 7638, 10271 Gordon Avenue, Gordonsville Sept. 29-Oct. 1 from 6-9:45 p.m. There is no cost but you must pre-register; registration begins Sept. 1. Those under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For registration information contact Charlaine Crebbs at (540) 832-2708. 

ENTERTAINMENT NEEDED
The 30th annual Gordonsville Street Festival will be Oct. 4 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Gordonsville Auxiliary is currently seeking entertainment for the festival. If you are a musical group, dance group, church choir, etc.; we need you. If interested in performing please call Barbara Seal Harris at 832-7374 after 6 p.m.
GORDONSVILLE STREET FESTIVAL
The Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary will be sponsoring the annual Gordonsville Street Festival Saturday, Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., rain or shine. Main Street Gordonsville will be closed so over 100 booths of food, raffles, crafts and more can setup; several groups of entertainment will be performing all day. Spaces available for rent, 20x10’ is $40 and with electricity is $45; electricity available on a first-come basis. No bicycles or skateboards please. This is a major fundraiser for the Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Company.  For information call Debbie Hoffman at 832-3297 or Barbara Harris at 832-7374.

1968 OCHS REUNION
Classmates wanted: Orange County High School 1968 Class Reunion is scheduled for Oct. 10-11. Homecoming Football Weekend, plans beginning. For information call Rick Newman at 672-3915 or Julie Mallory Yowell (540) 229-8076 or email .

BLUEGRASS/GOSPEL MUSIC
Friday, Oct. 17 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 Rt. 20, Orange. Come for the fun and music or bring your bluegrass instruments and play; open to all individuals and groups. Call Pete at 854-7468 to schedule your group to play; contribution go to area children groups. Sponsor is Waugh Enterprises.

TRACTOR PULL
The Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Company is gearing up for the next tractor pull Oct. 18. The fire company is inviting participates in this upcoming fundraiser by creating a flea market as well and will be selling 12 x 12 vendor spots for $30 for all-day. Contact information is 540-832-5222 or email .
 
OCHS CLASS OF 1988
The Orange County High School Class of 1988 planning a 20-year reunion for Nov. 8. For more information please contact Loretta (Wells) Hernandez at 540-672-5266 or .

AMERICORPS
How can you earn money for college and help your community at the same time? AmeriCorps is the answer. AmeriCorps members are getting things done in Virginia by tutoring kids, building homes, and responding to natural disasters. Members receive education awards to help pay for college expenses while receiving valuable work experience through organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Get involved with AmeriCorps. Find the opportunity that’s right for you by visiting http://www.VAservice.org.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
More than 60 million Americans have discovered the secret to living the life they’ve dreamed about. By volunteering in their communities, they’ve discovered their passion lies in compassion for others. Once you get involved in your community, you’ll discover when you make a difference in someone else’s life, you begin living your life. Find your passion. Volunteer today because your time is the greatest gift of all. Visit http://www.VAservice.org to learn more.

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 Road, doors open at 5, early bird starts at 6:30 and regular bingo at 7. Smoke-free; full kitchen. For more information call 854-5751, http://www.minerunfire.com

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).