Coming events

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.

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
The Orange Alzheimer's Support Group meets at Amerisist of Orange, 680 University Lane, on the fourth Thursday (Sept. 25) of each month. Both support groups meet from 10:30 to 12-noon with Martha Stanley (672-3654). The Alzheimer's Support Group in Gordonsville meets the third Thursday (Oct. 16) of each month at The Village at Gordon House, 501 N. Main St.,

LOW DANCE CLUB
Sept. 26, Lake of the Woods Square Dance Club will hold a regular, plus-level dance at the LOW Woods Center. Attire is regular square dance. Dancing is from 7:30-9:30 p.m., with Jesse Shackelford as caller. There is a $5 charge for non-club members; all square dancers are welcome. For information call Dionne at 972-6699 or Darby at 972-7696.

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 will be followed by a luncheon. For membership information contact Mrs. Anne Winn, Registrar at (540) 832-3771.

V.F.W. DANCE
Dance at Gordonsville V.F.W. Saturday, Sept. 27 with doors opening at 7 p.m. BYOB/
coolers welcome. Open to the public. Sleepless Nights will perform.
BENEFIT YARD SALE
Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a yard sale to benefit Rikki's Refuge Animal Sanctuary, 4276 Rolling Hills Drive, (off Route 611) Orange. Items for sale include house-ware, linens, holiday items, gently used clothing, furniture, etc. Also there will be a raffle for toy store gift cards. Come out and help the 1,200 critters at Rikki's Refuge. For more information contact (540) 854-0411) or (www.rikkisrefuge.org)

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: www.minerunfire.com. Tables and spaces are available as first-come first-serve; call Dawn Woolfrey at 854-5438. Thanks for supporting your local Volunteer Fire Department.

RURITAN CLUB BENEFIT BINGO
The East Orange Ruritan Club will be sponsoring Longaberger Basket Bingo Sept. 27 at the East Orange Ruritan building, Routes 20/522, Unionville. Doors open at 5:30 and early birds start at 6:45. Tickets are $20 for 18 games of bingo. For ticket information please contact 540-854-6471. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund.

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 www.paulstefanhome.org. Deadline is Sept. 13. All proceeds support the Paul Stefan Home for expectant mothers and their babies.

YOUTH FISHING DAY
The tenth annual youth fishing day sponsored by Gordonsville Lions Club, will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 from 12-noon to 4 p.m. at Lake Orange, Route 629. Participants recognized for largest fish caught, largest largemouth bass, largest catfish, largest bream, largest crappie and more. The event is open to any child who can hold a pole up to age 16. Fishing permitted from shoreline, your boat or from one of the rental boats available from Lake Orange Concession. Come make a day of it, bring mom, dad, grandma and granddad and a picnic lunch and be part of the fun; food at concession also. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Bernard Martin 832-3540.

FREE SATURDAY AT THE ARTS CENTER
Free Saturday class! Bring your children to The Arts Center in Orange for an opportunity to create a masterpiece. This free class in September is being sponsored by John and Judy Peterson. You must call 672-7311 in advance to reserve a spot, as space is limited. The class is Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 to 10:50 a.m. for ages 5-8 and (pre-K with an adult) and ages 9-12 from 11-11:50 a.m.

ARTFUL ESCAPES EVENING
The third annual Artful Escapes Evening to benefit The Arts Center in Orange is being hosted by Far Hills on Rapidan Road, Sunday, Sept. 28 from 4:30-8 p.m. Proceeds from this event and the sale of Artful Escapes will go to support the programs at The Arts Center in Orange. For more information call The Arts Center in Orange at (540) 672-7311.

DMV DRIVING CLASS
There will be a one-day DMV approved Defensive Driving class at Orange County High School Field House Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Five points awarded for successful completion of this eight-hour course. No pre-registration required; walk-ins welcome. For information call Anne Arbogast after 6 p.m. 540-672-9232.

RIDE FOR HOPE
Ride for Hope Poker Run will be held Sept. 28 with registration at 8 a.m. and last bike out by 11 a.m. Entry fee is $20 per rider and $5 per passenger. Starting at Waugh Enterprises in Orange; get on your bike and enjoy this 95-mile round trip through the countryside of Orange, Greene, Madison and Louisa counties. When you return to Waugh's, take pleasure in some lunch and camaraderie with friends. Prizes - $200 best hand, $100 second best, $50 third best and $25 worst hand; 50/50 raffle. All proceeds benefit the Hope Fund for cancer patient Hope Spayde. For more information call Diana Gilmore at 540-672-3222 ext. 806. Rain date is Oct. 5.

ORANGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The September meeting of Orange County Historical Society will be a "bring your own picnic" get-together at Manual Level, home of John and Dee Cannon on Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. A massive structure, Manual Level stands upon a 22-inch thick stone-walled English basement. Twentieth and 21st century changes and renovations have built upon the original, ca. 1815 house, but have retained much of its original plan and character. The Cannons will provide tables and chairs. We will meet at Manual Level rain or shine.

HUNTER EDUCATION
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. Those under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is no cost but you must pre-register, for registration information contact Charlaine Crebbs at (540) 832-2708.

YOUNG AT HEART CLUB
Young at Heart Club programs: Oct. 1, bus trip to the Marine Corps Museum and Pohick Church (seats available, call 854-8406) and Oct. 8, bingo. 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.

DAR TO MEET
The Montpelier Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Oct. 2 at 9:30 a.m. for a brunch meeting to be held at Madison Presbyterian Church. A $6 reservation check needs to be mailed to the Chapter treasurer. The program, "Colonial Needlework" will be presented by Leslie Gagliardi, Mid-Atlantic Region Director of the Embroiderers Guild of America.

PACE
PACE is hold our monthly homeschool support group meeting Thursday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. at Culpeper United Methodist Church, 1233 Oaklawn Drive. We are privileged to have Charlotte Knighting of the Homeschool Shop as our guest speaker. Charlotte's topic is "Writing Across the Grades," exploring tips to teach writing to children from first to 12th grade. For more information, visit www.pacehomeschool.org.

HUMANE SOCIETY
TRANSPORTS
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.

PLANT EXTRAVAGANZA
The Dolley Madison Garden Club announces their Plant Extravaganza to be held Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in front of Faulconer Hardware in Orange. There will be perennials, bulbs, shrubs, trees and homemade baked goods for sale. For further information contact jeannemoon@yahoo.com or Suzanne Aiello at (540) 672-5167.

OCP BENEFIT YARD SALE
Orange Cooperative Preschool benefit yard sale will be held Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 300 W. Gordon Ave., Gordonsville. All proceeds go to Orange Cooperative Preschool.

RURITAN YARD SALE
The East Orange Ruritan Club is having a huge yard sale Saturday, Oct. 4 starting at approximately 6 a.m. at the Ruritan building at the intersection of Routes 20/522. For information about spaces call 854-5026.

BENEFIT YARD SALE
Yard Sale Saturday, Oct. 4 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Zoar Road, Route 611, with all proceeds from the sale benefitting Craigs Baptist Church Building Fund. If you have questions call Barbara Wigger at 854-6636.

BAKE SALE/YARD SALE
On Saturday, Oct. 4 (8 a.m.-until) there will be a bake/yard sale in Gordonsville at 314 N. Main Street sponsored by the Christian Women's Fellowship of Gordonsville Christian Church.

QUILT SHOW
Dolley Madison Quilters Guild 2008 Quilt Show at Prospect Heights Middle School, Orange, will be held Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 5 from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $5; benefits the Orange Free Clinic. For more information contact Shirley Webster, President, at 540-672-4046.

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.

LOW LIONS YARD SALE
Everybody is a winner at the annual Lake of the Woods Lions Club yard sale Saturday, Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Germanna Community College parking lot. Those who attend can get some terrific deals - bargains on thousands of items that have been donated to the Lions Club over the past nine months. The Lions Club wins, too, as all proceeds go to its benevolence fund to support a wide variety of charitable activities throughout the coming year. It's a classic win-win situation and we expect a huge turnout for this giant event that provides a real community service as well as our club's biggest fundraiser; LOW Lions President Dick Hornaday urges bargain hunters to arrive early for the best selection.

DOG DIP DAY
Every dog has their day… and it's Oct. 4. Residents and their furry, four-legged friends are invited to Louisa Aquatic Facility for a dip in the pools. The pools will only be reserved for dogs this day as a final farewell to our first aquatic season. Tennis balls and doggie treats will be provided. What a way to end the first season and close the pools for the winter. Please bring only people-friendly dogs. For more information or to register, please contact Louisa County Parks and Recreation at 967-4420.

RAD KIDS
Orange County Sheriff's Office will be sponsoring a free Rad Kids safety education class with instructor Donna Rodrique. The class is for ages 3½ through 12 years old. Class for ages 3½ through 7 years old will start Oct. 6. Classes for 8 through 12 year olds start Nov. 17. Space is limited. For more information call 672-7209 or 672-7204.

AGING TOGETHER
Aging Together in Orange meets the second Wednesday of the month (Oct. 8) 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 TRIP
The 13th Virginia Regiment Chapter of the U.D.C. will leave Mario's Restaurant public parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 to travel together to White Oak Museum, Falmouth.

VFW POST 2217 TO MEET
Orange VFW Post 2217 regular meeting is Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at the post home on Brick Church Road. All members encouraged to attend.

CAR SHOW
The fourth annual car show at Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department will be held Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The entry fee is $15; vendors are welcome. For more information call 540-832-0530.

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 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.

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 gordonsvillefirecompany24@msn.com.

GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Brooke Wallace Captain's Choice benefit golf tournament will be held Friday, Oct. 24 at Meadows Farms Golf Course in Locust Grove. Proceeds from this tournament will go toward the Brooke Wallace Trust Fund. Brooke is five months old and was born with biliary atresia. Visit Brooke's website www.brookemariewallace.com to become familiar with her condition and get up-to-date information on her progress. You can register for the golf tournament by clicking the title First Annual Golf Tournament. Cost is $300 per team or $75 each player; 9 a.m. shotgun start.

FAIR MASQUERADE BALL
The Orange County Fair will have a Masquerade Ball Oct. 25 at Gordonsville Fire Hall, with music by Silver Creek, a silent auction, cash-bar, prizes and fun. This is a benefit for Orange County Fair Association and all tickets must be purchased in advance at $25 per person. Contact Susie Swope at 672-0410 or Missy Wilson at 854-7532.

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST
The United Methodist Women of Trinity United Methodist Church, Orange, will hold their annual Brunswick stew luncheon Saturday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults $6, hot dog lunch $3, takeout (quart) $6. To order takeout or for more information call 672-3544.

SALEM UM CHURCH
Salem United Methodist Church, Rhoadesville, will hold its semiannual spaghetti dinner Saturday, Oct. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. Salem is located adjacent to Double "B" Farm on Route 20. Cost is $8 for adults and children six to 10, $4 and six and under, free. Carry outs available. Call Carol at 854-7280 for more information.

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, Oct. 14 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 540-825-7391.

TRIAD CONFERENCE
Seniors and caregivers, get ready. It's time for the annual Battlefield Piedmont Regional TRIAD Conference and get-together. As usual there will be informative and interesting speakers, topical exhibitors, great giveaways, complimentary lunch, terrific door prizes and good fellowship. This will take place Oct. 17 at Madison County Volunteer Fire Department, 1223 North Main Street, Madison, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a lunch of freshly on-site cooked fried chicken served with mashed potatoes and green beans at 11:30 a.m. Dessert, water and other drinks provided. Remember, it's all free; come and hear speakers pass on information on current, brand new scams and other important issues that will help keep seniors free from crime and promote their general safety.

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.

HISTORIC BUS TOUR
Historic bus tour of Orange County with tour guides, Frank Walker and Phil Audibert, departing from Lake of the Woods Clubhouse lower parking lot is Saturday, Oct. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fee is $70 ($65 for FoWB members); for information: www.fowb.org

BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Brooke Wallace Captain's Choice benefit golf tournament will be held Friday, Oct. 24 at Meadows Farms Golf Course in Locust Grove. Proceeds from this tournament will go toward the Brooke Wallace Trust Fund. Brooke is five months old and was born with biliary atresia. This trust fund was established to offset some of the medical expenses associated with this rare liver disease. She is in need of a liver transplant and is in the process of an evaluation to be placed on a donor list. Visit Brooke's website www.brookemariewallace.com to become familiar with her condition and get up-to-date information on her progress. You can register for the golf tournament by clicking the title First Annual Golf Tournament. Cost is $300 per team or $75 each player; 9 a.m. shotgun start.

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 meltgang@aol.com.

PARADE OF LIGHTS
The third annual Parade of Lights will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m. on Main Street in Stanardsville. Entry forms can be obtained by visiting www.greenecoc.org or by stopping by Greene County Record.

AARP TAX-AIDE PROGRAM
The AARP Tax-Aide program needs volunteers in the Orange area from Feb. 1 to April 15, to assist middle and low-income area residents in preparing their income tax returns. Volunteers will receive training in basic computerized income tax preparation during December at Lake of the Woods and must pass an IRS approved exam. You need not to an AARP member to volunteer. Call 540-361-4588 for information.

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).

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Orange County Habitat for Humanity is ready to build its house for 2008 and is currently raising funds to be able to do so. On sale now are raffle tickets to a "Romance package for two" worth over $1,000. This package includes a spa certificate from Logan's Salon for $150, dinner for two at Elmwood at Sparks, brunch for two at Toliver House, a beautiful picnic basket with china set for four and filled with a gift certificate from Beggar's Banquet for $50, a Marshall Farms gift certificate, certificate for two car detailing by See Thru Detailing, one night free at Mayhurst Inn (with purchase of one night), $50 gift certificate from Lacy's Florist and an Archipelago candle set. Tickets are $5 each, five for $20 or 25 for $100 and can be purchased at Cowan Realty, 151 W. Main St. or at Pat Garnett, Accounting at 127 Byrd St., Orange or call Denise Pagan or Abby Harper at 672-1100 for tickets or more information. Help us build a new home for a deserving Orange County family

RAPIDAN BETTER HOUSING
Rapidan Better Housing is now accepting applications for its housing repair assistance program to include installing first-time wells and drain fields. Homeowners must be income-eligible, live full time in their home and be able to get an Orange County Health Department permit for a needed well or drain field. Call Janet at 540-948-3274 and ask for an application for the Indoor Plumbing/Repair Program. Rapidan Better Housing is a not for profit organization and we exist to help you.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED
The Orange County Office on Youth, Suite 258, Sedwick Building, 146 N. Madison Road, is collecting school supplies and distributing them to families who are unable to purchase them. Donations of supplies or money to purchase supplies will be greatly appreciated. Office on Youth is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call Ruth Anne Paisley at 672-5484 for more information.

RRCSB-AAA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Protective Money Management Volunteer Program of Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board/Area Agency on Aging is looking for volunteers in Orange County to assist seniors and clients of the agency with financial management. This program assists senior citizens and clients with limited income who may be having difficulty paying bills or managing their finances. The Protective Money Management Program is sponsored in part by AARP. Volunteer money managers are carefully selected, trained and monitored. Each volunteer is paired with a client who needs assistance with financial affairs. If you are interested in becoming a Protective Money Management Volunteer, contact Doug Schiffman at 540-825-3100, extension 3159 or email dschiffman@rrcsb.org for additional information.

VIRGINIA PRESCHOOL INITIATIVE
Preschool opportunities for four year olds; applications are available at Orange County Head Start or call 672-7500.

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

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.

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 gailgibson2000@yahoo.com or call (540) 661-1310. The meetings will be held at Grace Community Church, 105 North Madison Road, Orange.

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.

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

CULPEPER COMETS
The U13 Boys Travel team is looking for dedicated, competitive soccer players for the upcoming fall season. Anyone interested please contact Coach Bill Miller at 540-522-1154 or 540-829-6687 or email at milrracn@aol.com.

GIRLS COMETS
The rising U13 Culpeper Girls Comets of ODSL Division I are looking to add a few strong athletic and dedicated players to their roster as they move to 11v11 format for the fall 2008 season. The team finished second place in Division I, U12 playing 8v8 and we're excited about continuing that momentum. Anyone interested should contact team manager David Stackhouse at 540-825-3472.

FOOD DRIVE
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network (which supports the Love Outreach Food Pantry in Orange) wants to fill a truck with 50,000 pounds of food in September! Your less fortunate neighbors need it now more than ever. Drop your food donations at the office of your local State Farm agent anytime during September. In Orange, the drop-off point includes Cynthia Shifflett's State Farm office on Byrd Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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 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 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. 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, 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.