Lifestyles News for Orange News

Shelter overflowing, needs foster families

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:23:00 EST

This week has been a sobering one for those of us who work to care for the homeless dogs and cats residing at the Orange County Animal Shelter.

Community spirit helps volunteers rebuild together

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:54:00 EST

Many low-income elderly and handicapped people don’t have the money or the ability to fix up their homes or address safety issues, but a dedicated group is lending a helping hand and making area homes safer and just plain nicer for these folks.

OCHS presents “Into the Wodds”

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:39:00 EST

The Orange County High School drama department’s spring production “Into the Woods” opens Friday and closes Sunday.

College Notes

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:07:00 EST

Rodgeway, Rubin, Jarrell, Carter honored at college

Madison Choral Society in Orange

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:01:00 EST

On Friday, April 25, the Madison Choral Society performed their spring concert at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.

Battlefield Friends gear up for 144th anniversary

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:54:00 EST

May 9-11 Friends of Wilderness Battlefield (FoWB) will host the 144th Anniversary of the Battle of the Wilderness with an array of activities that include: nationally recognized historians, fascinating presentations, battlefield tours

Good wine, good time

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:26:01 EST

James Madison’s Montpelier will host the annual Montpelier Wine Festival, May 3-4. The festival will open each day at 11 a.m., rain or shine, and will close at 6 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday.

A lot of bulls: riding events will be hwld in Gordonsville

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:21:00 EST

Home-style (don’t tell Mom) bull riding has always gone on in the back lot at most farms as aspiring young cowboys test their skills, but now the real deal is coming to Orange.

WFS hosts college fair April 28

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:34:00 EST

Come to the Woodberry Forest School College Fair Monday, April 28, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Harry Barbee Center.

School notebook

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:32:00 EST

Head Start, GBES, LGMS, LGES, OCHS,

College notes

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:29:00 EST

Wilson on dean’s list; National College dean’s list

Beheading Nature

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:54:00 EST

A terrible crime is being committed across Orange County. Countless trees are being “topped” by so-called professional tree services.

Museum announces annual herb, plant sale

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:41:00 EST

End your celebration of Historic Garden Week by selecting plants for your own garden at the James Madison Museum’s annual Herb, Plant and Bake Sale

Historic Garden Week: Homes and Gardens Across the Ages in Montpelier Hunt Country

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:20:00 EST

Historic Garden Week in Virginia celebrates its 75th anniversary April 19-27. Four centuries of Virginia’s rich heritage will be highlighted on more than 30 tours across the Commonwealth. The Dolley Madison Garden Club is pleased to sponsor “Homes and Garden Across the Ages in Montpelier Hunt County” featuring four very special homes and the Annie DuPont Formal Garden at Montpelier.

Garden tour is April 19

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:57:01 EST

Dolley Madison Garden Club of Orange will be sponsoring its annual garden tour

4CP’s “tenor” opens May 11

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:48:00 EST

We hope that you will celebrate spring with us by coming to see “Lend Me A Tenor,” the Tony Award-winning farce by Ken Ludwig complete with slamming doors, mistaken identities, and crazy characters.

The Rebirth of Montpelier

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:58:00 EST

MONTPELIER STATION, Va.—James Madison’s lifelong home is looking more and more like the home in which he lived.

Horse Expo Coming to Culpeper

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:03:01 EST

The past few years have seen a plethora of horse expos in Virginia and Maryland. We typically think of horse expos as huge affairs set in giant stadiums or convention centers.

Orange County Administration

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:11:00 EST

The County Administrator’s Office is the highest level management office in Orange County Government.

Emergency Services

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:05:01 EST

Orange County’s emergency services blend volunteers and professionals to serve the citizens of Orange County.

Economic Development

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:01:00 EST

Orange County is serviced by a Chamber of Commerce, located in Perry Plaza on Madison Road in Orange. The chamber works to promote the business community within the county. It also provides information to prospective county businesses and residents.

Court System

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:56:00 EST

CIRCUIT COURT CLERKThe Commonwealth’s Attorney prosecutes criminal cases in all Orange County courts. The Virginia General Assembly appoints the judges. Court security and the delivery of court papers are handled by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Clubs and Organizations

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:39:00 EST

Listings of area clubs and organizations

Churches

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:21:00 EST

Listings of area churches

Four County Players

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:19:00 EST

Four County Players is Central Virginia’s oldest, continuously-operating community theatre.

The Arts Center in Orange

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:17:00 EST

The Arts Center in Orange promotes appreciation for quality contemporary arts with a diversity of styles and ideologies by providing: a forum to promote artistic excellence, scholarship and education; a venue for artists to work, teach, exhibit and sell art; and a place for the community to learn skills and to participate in and enjoy the arts

Animal Shelter

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:15:00 EST

The Orange County Animal Shelter provides animal control services and shelters unwanted, lost or abandoned animals.

Airport

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:12:00 EST

Orange County operates a full-service, light aircraft airport on Route 20 outside the town of Orange. Thousands of people participate in the skydiving organized by Skydive Orange at the airport, while others use it as a business terminal.

Agriculture and Extension Services

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:43:00 EST

The extension service is a state-funded office that offers a variety of resources to farmers, families and children.

Office on Youth

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:16:00 EST

The Orange County Office on Youth is a county agency, funded in part by a state grant, aimed at addressing the needs of youth and families as established by the Orange County Youth Commission.

Registrar

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:13:00 EST

The Orange County Registrar’s office is located in the Sedwick Building on Madison Road in Orange.

Landfill

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:13:00 EST

The Orange County landfill collects and disposes of 50 to 60 tons of trash per day.

Tourism and Visitors Bureau

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:00:00 EST

Orange County welcomes visitors and citizens to experience its outstanding treasures--history, museums, arts and entertainment, vineyards, recreation, hospitality and charm, special events, scenic byways, Civil War Trails, getaways and more.

Revenue

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:57:00 EST

As Orange County Commissioner of Revenue, Donna Chewning is the chief tax assessing officer in Orange County.

Social Services

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:55:00 EST

The Orange County Department of Social Services provides a wide range of social services and benefits programs to assist eligible citizens in solving problems in employment, daycare, foster care, housing and domestic issues with an emphasis on personal responsibility and work.

School Board

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:53:01 EST

Orange County’s school system includes five elementary schools, two middle schools and a high school.

Schools

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:43:00 EST

Orange County operates eight public schools, including five elementary schools, two middle schools and a high school.

Planning and Zoning

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:40:00 EST

The Orange County Office of Planning and Zoning is responsible for long-range planning, administration and enforcement of the county’s zoning and subdivision ordinances, and administration and enforcement of erosion and sediment control regulations for the county and the towns of Orange and Gordonsville.

Parks and Recreation

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:37:00 EST

The Orange County Parks and Recreation Department (OCPR) is primarily responsible for the development and provision of leisure activities and facilities for the citizens of Orange County.

James Madison Museum

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:34:00 EST

The James Madison Museum is the nation’s first museum commemorating the fourth president of the United States and the “Father of the Constitution.”

Montpelier

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:32:00 EST

Montpelier, located on Route 20 just south of Orange, was the home of James Madison, fourth president of the United States and Father of the Constitution, and his beloved wife Dolley, whose grace and hospitality inspired the term, “First Lady.”

Libraries

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:28:00 EST

Orange County has three libraries. The main library is in the town of Orange, and there are additional branch libraries in Locust Grove, the Wilderness Branch Library and in Gordonsville.

Lake of the Woods

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:13:01 EST

Lake of the Woods is a recreational community located in the northeastern tip of Orange County midway between Fredericksburg and Culpeper on Route 3.

Heath Department

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:11:00 EST

Orange County’s health department provides a variety of services including medical clinics, environmental health services, dental services, immunizations and administration of the WIC program.

Town of Orange

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:08:00 EST

The town of Orange was chartered in 1872. Today, the town encompasses 3.2 square miles with more than 4,300 people and is the county seat of Orange County.

Town of Gordonsville

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:04:00 EST

The town of Gordonsville was chartered in 1870. It is roughly one-square mile in size and is home to nearly 1,500 people.

State Government

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:01:00 EST

The people of Virginia elect 100 delegates and 40 senators to represent them in the General Assembly.

Orange County Board of Supervisors

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:56:01 EST

The board of supervisors is the main legislative body for the County of Orange.