Orange area coming events

R.A.D. CLASS
Orange County Sheriff's Office will offer Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) classes, a combination of education and defensive techniques, for women ages 16 and older Thursdays, April 30 and May 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Locust Grove Middle School gym. For information or to register, please call Bob Canosa, (540) 661-5501 ext. 7222, or Cassy Ridgeway (540) 672-1200.

SPAY/NEUTER TRANSPORT
The Orange County Humane Society will be having low cost spay/neuter transports to the Shenandoah Valley Spay & Neuter Clinic in Harrisonburg once a month through 2009. Please call the humane society voicemail, (540) 672-0069, to schedule your dog or cat. All animals must be registered in advance.

BENEFIT BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Library book sale is April 29 through May 9 at the Orange Volunteer Fire Company fairgrounds. Proceeds benefit the Orange Volunteer Fire Department and Orange County libraries.

DUCT TAPE WORKSHOP
Make a duct tape wallet or purse at a workshop April 30 , 6 to 9 p.m. at the Orange Extension Office library meeting room. Materials provided, each person will go home with a finished project. For ages nine to adult. Fee: $10, scholarship is available. Preregistration required, must register before April 28. Seating is limited. Contact Terri Richardson, (540) 661-0471, or trichardson@gsvsc.org.

CHOPIN IN
BARBOURSVILLE
The fifth annual "Chopin in Barboursville" introduces Julia Kochiucan, winner of the 2008 National Chopin Piano Competition of Poland, April 30 at 7 p.m. at Barboursville Vineyards. Tickets: $60; black tie optional. Hors d'oeuvres and Barboursville wines. For information, call (540) 832-0071 or visit premiervirginiaproperties,com.

RURITAN BASEBALL TRIP
Brightwood Ruritans will host a trip to see the Washington Nationals play the Baltimore Orioles May 23 at 7 p.m. Transportation via luxury coach, dinner optional. Sign up soon and get the best seats. Must have 50 participants by May 1. Call for details and cost: (540) 948-4026 or (540) 407-0070.

BATTLE OF THE
WILDERNESS
The 145th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of the Wilderness with a program entitled "Uncommon Hardship: Soldier and Civilian in the Wilderness," will be May 2 - May 3. Includes programs at the Wilderness Battlefield, Ellwood Manor and the FoWB dinner, program and auction. Contact fowb@fowb.org for additional details.

WALK FOR LIFE
The Pregnancy Centers of Central Virginia annual Walk for Life is Saturday, May 2. Start at Trinity United Methodist Church with food, music and family fun. Registration at 8:30 a.m. The one and-½-mile walk starts at 9 a.m. To sponsor, stop by the Pregnancy Center at 323 N. Madison Rd. Suite C in the Silk Mill building or call at 661-0099.

CELEBRATE ORANGE
BENEFIT
Celebrate Orange's annual "Chicken & Chocolate" dinner/ musical entertainment/silent auction is May 2, 5:30 - 7 p.m., at OCHS cafeteria. Menu: baked chicken, mashed potatoes, green bean salad, bread, coffee, tea, lemonade, chocolate desserts. Tickets at the Visitors Bureau or at the door: $15/ adults, $10/ students, free/children six and under. Proceeds help fund Picnic in the Park fireworks. To donate quality items for the silent auction call 672-1794 or 672-3322.

BIG COUNTRY BREAKFAST
Brightwood Ruritans' next Big Country Breakfast is May 2 from 7 to 11 a.m. All-you-can-eat menu includes pancakes, sausage, gravy, biscuits, fried apples, coffee and orange juice. $6/adults, $4/children under 12. Add $1/adults, $.50/kids for scrambled eggs. Profits fund scholarships and community service. (540) 948-4026.

BOOSTERS BENEFIT
YARD SALE
A large yard sale will be held at Booster Park Pavilion May 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ball games are also scheduled the same day-there should be lots of traffic. Tables are $10 each. Table proceeds benefit Orange County Boosters Club. To reserve your space, call Juanita, (540) 672-5488.

SPRING CARNIVAL/
RUMMAGE SALE
Gordon-Barbour's annual spring carnival and rummage sale is May 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy games, moon bounce, pony rides, food and fun-filled adventures for the family. A huge rummage sale will be in the field. Call to rent a space to sell your items. Admission is free; game tickets will be available. Proceeds fund school functions. Contact Deana Stewart for more information (540) 832-5845.

CATA QUICKSTART TENNIS
USTA Virginia QuickStart Tennis training session will be Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. to noon at the high school-rain or shine. QuickStart Tennis is a new format for kids 10 and under. Equipment and lesson plans are age-appropriate, team play is emphasized. To sign up, email shaney@ocss-va.org. Learn more at http://consumers.quickstarttennis.com/

CSWCD WORKSHOP
The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a rain barrel workshop in Madison County, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and May 9 in Culpeper County. Barrels are $60 for one and $100 for two (includes hardware). Reservations are required. To register, call Stephanie DeNicola, (540) 825-8591 or e-mail Stephanie.DeNicola@va.nacdnet.net.

RURITAN COMMUNITY YARD SALE
The East Orange Ruritan Club community yard sale is Saturday, May 2 starting at 7 a.m. Food available. For information or to reserve a table, call (540) 854-5026.

FLY-IN/DRIVE-IN
BREAKFAST
The Orange County Airport Boosters Association fly-in or drive-in pancake breakfast is May 2 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Orange County Airport on Rt. 20. Proceeds benefit the Airport Boosters Association. Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee for $5 donation. Visit www.ocaba-omh.org

ALPACAS & ARTISTS
Meet the alpacas and the artists May 1 - May 3 at Barboursville Gift Gallery on Rt. 20, one mile north of Rt. 33 in Barboursville. Fiber demonstrations of carding, spinning, and felting Friday and Saturday. Jewelry demonstration Saturday and Sunday. Light refreshments. Call for more information (540) 832-3312.

MOOSE BREAKFAST
Orange County Women of the Moose, Chapter #1272, will be serving breakfast Sunday May 3 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for members and their guests. The Moose Lodge is located at 16706 Mountain Track Road. Members bring your family and enjoy a delicious home cooked breakfast for only $6 per person.

U.D.C. MEETING
The 13th Virginia Regiment Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will take a trip to Richmond May 6 to visit the museum at Tredegar Iron Works. We will meet at the Gordonsville Exchange Hotel at 8:45. Bring a bag lunch.

YOUNG AT HEART CLUB
May 6, Aging Together and bingo. The Young at Heart Club meets every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at East Orange Ruritan Building at the intersection of Route 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 (540) 972-6256.

D.A.R. MEETING
The Montpelier Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Thursday, May 7 at 11 a.m. at the Stanardsville United Methodist church. A $15 luncheon reservation check needs to be sent to the chapter treasurer by May 1. The American Heritage/Conservation program, "Heirloom Gardening," will be presented by Bill Steo.

RRMRC WANTS YOU!
The Rappahannock-Rapidan Medical Reserve Corps (RRMRC) recruits, credentials, and trains volunteers to respond to public health emergencies. Anyone over the age of 16 interested in joining the RRMRC to attend orientation, May 7, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Culpeper Health Department, 640 Laurel St. Call (540) 829-7350, x 132 or email rrmrc@vdh.virginia.gov to register.

COACH WOOLFOLK NIGHT
Seeking OCHS Baseball Alumni who played 1972 - 1999 to help honor dedication and contributions of mentor, teacher, leader and coach Woolfolk May 8. A tent will be set up at Porterfield Park during the OCHS vs. Louisa baseball game. Free admission for alumni; please arrive by 6 p.m. Contact Jesse Lohr, (540) 854-6492 or jlohr@ocss-va.org

SINGLE MOTHERS' OIL CHANGE
The Orange Community Church of Christ's second annual Single Mothers' Oil Change will be Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m. at 276 North Madison Road, across from the Hornet's Nest. Please call (540) 661-1025 to reserve a space on a first come, first served basis. We look forward to serving you. Rain date is May 16.

LOW LIONS PIG ROAST
A community pig roast, sponsored by LOW Lions Club, is scheduled May 9, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Lions Pavilion in Sweetbriar Park. $15/ adults, $5/ for kids aged five - 12. Limited tickets sold at the door. For advance tickets, call Joe, 972-8403 or Will, (434) 960-3316. Proceeds benefit SightFirrst II and community projects.

SCHOLARSHIP DINNER/FUNDRAISER
The Ruth Lewis Smith Scholarship annual dinner and auction fundraiser will be held Saturday, May 9 at 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, Orange. Adult tickets: $15, children and students: $10. Contact Marilyn Williams, Ruth Lewis Smith or NAACP members.

BENEFIT FLOWER SALE/CAR WASH
Caleb's Faith will be having a car wash at Altman's Tire on Saturday May 9 starting at 8 a.m. The price for cars is $5 and trucks are $6. We are also having a flower sale and will be selling lemonade. The money raised will go towards a scholarship for a graduating senior at Orange County High School.

RRCSB-AAA MEETING
The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging (RRCSB-AAA) will hold its regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 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.

ART OF AGING EXPO
O.C. TRIAD's eighth annual Art of Aging Expo is May 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rhoadesville Baptist Church. The expo features information on legal/financial, housing, law enforcement, community services. New this year: free glaucoma screenings and unveiling of new TRIAD program. Lunch provided. For information or transportation, call TRIAD, (540) 672-1536. The event is free and open to the public.

MAAC GATHERING
The Mature Adult Activity Club meets May 12, 9 a.m. to noon in the Town of Orange community room on Warren St. Start with Tai Chi. A special guest is planned. Contact Ray Lonick, (540) 717-5629 or rlonick@yahoo.com

ACS RELAY FOR LIFE
MEETING
The next meeting of Orange County's American Cancer Society Relay For Life is May 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Unionville. Check our website, www.relayforlife.org/orangeva or call 854-0699 or 854-5962. Join us and find out how you can help in the fight against cancer! The Relay will take place June 13-14 at the Orange County High School track.

ORANGE V.F.W. MEETING
The Orange V.F.W. Post #2217 regular meeting will be May 14 at 7 p.m. at the Post home on Brick Church Road. All members.

HABITAT GOLF BENEFIT
A golf classic to benefit Orange County Habitat for Humanity will be Friday, May 15 at Meadows Golf Course, Route 601, Locust Grove. Mixed scramble, shotgun start. $65/player entry fee includes greens fees, cart, prizes and lunch. Sponsorships available. Contact John Henry (540) 972-2706, Skip Bond (540) 972-9157.

MRVFD BENEFIT YARD SALE
A huge yard sale will be May 16 from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Mine Run Volunteer Fire Department, 31077 Old Plank Road, Mine Run. Table space is available on first come-first serve basis. Call (540) 854-5438 and leave a message for Dawn.

BVFC YARD SALE/OPEN HOUSE
Come meet neighbors and see the facility at the Barboursville Volunteer Fire Company community yard sale and open house, May 16 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine. Food for sale, door prizes. Call now to reserve your $20 space, (540) 832-0530.

CHARITY GOLF
TOURNAMENT
A charity golf tournament will be May 16 at Shenandoah Crossing Golf Club. The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cost is $55 per person which includes cart, green fees, lunch and prizes. Proceeds benefit the March of Dimes, ALS Association and Minnich Education Center. To register a team contact Connie Kronander at (540) 967-3170 or at ckronander@yahoo.com.
BENEFIT YARD/BAKE SALE
Tammy's Rainbow Warriors Relay For Life Team's yard and bake sale is May 16, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Barboursville Volunteer Fire Company. The sale will be held rain or shine and all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

GREEN JOBS CONFERENCE
A conference on green jobs will be May 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the GCC Daniel Technology Center. Learn about "Making and Saving Money through Green Technology" from a number of experts. Attend for $20, price includes lunch. Coffee and pastries 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., reception at 3:30 p.m. To register please call (540) 937-2900. If you would like to exhibit, please call (540) 937-2916.

HOUSE OF BURGESSES CHAPTER MEETING
House of Burgesses Chapter Colonial Dames XVIIth Century will meet at Gordonsville Methodist Church, May 19 at 11 a.m. "Days Gone By" will be shown. State president Nan Ackerman will join us to celebrate the 60th anniversary Virginia's membership in National Colonial Dames XVIIth Century. For membership information, contact Mrs. Anne Winn, Registrar at (540) 832-3771.

BENEFIT CONCERT
A concert to benefit Noah Fox will be May 23, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Germanna Technology Center, Culpeper. Tickets: $10/advance, $10/at the door. Raffle, door prizes, food and drinks. Proceeds help offset medical expenses for baby Noah Fox who suffers from Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Contact (540) 825-3124, or markmaggiolo1@wildblue.net

U.D.C. FLAG PLACING
The 13th Virginia Regiment Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet May 24 at 7 p.m. at Graham Cemetery to place flags for Memorial Day.

BOATER SAFETY CLASS
May 24, OCHS Anglers will sponsor a Boater Safety Class at OCHS room 154 from 12 noon until 4 p.m. Park in Bus Loop Drive at OCHS. Cost is donation to Anglers. For information e-mail Becky Gore, iteach72@yahoo.com.

BOWL FOR SENIORS EVENT
RRCSB-AAA's Bowl For Seniors will be at Mountain Run Bowling Center, Culpeper, May 30, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Organize teams of four, enjoy the afternoon and support the cause. Prizes awarded based on the paid pledge totals; and drawings and competitions. Corporate sponsors sought. Call Judy Seale, (540) 825-3100, ext. 3013, or Lola Walker, (540) 825-3100, ext. 3358.

LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND
The Civil War Museum at the Exchange Hotel, Gordonsville, will host its annual living history weekend June 6 and June 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Events to commemorate the museum's 20th anniversary are a cake walk, ice cream, crafts, entertainment, and camp life, medical and military demonstrations, fried chicken, railroad tours, stories and songs. Call (540) 832-2944 or visit www.hgiexchange.org

MRVFD FIREMANS FAIR
The annual Mine Run Volunteer Firemen’s Fair will be June 12 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and June 13 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Come for fireworks, Little Miss Mine Run contest, games, rides, food and much much more! Join the festivities!

O.C. HEALTH FAIR
The annual Orange County Health Fair will be June 18, at the OCHS Field House. The event will provide free health and dental screenings, blood pressure and HIV testing, glucose screens and more for children and adults.

MCHS CLASS OF '99 REUNION
The Madison County High School Class of 1999 10-year reunion will be Saturday, July 25 at the Madison Fire Hall from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Live DJ, full-course meal, door prizes, games, and slideshow (please submit pictures before June). Please sign up by April 3rd (even if tentative) and inquire at: mchsclassof1999@gmail.com, (434) 964-6166.

OCHS CLASS OF '89
The OCHS class of 1989 is planning a 20-year reunion. Anyone wanting to help plan, or anyone with classmates' addresses, please contact Missy McDaniel (540)672-2859 or Barbara (Harris) Lohr at blohr@verizon.net

OCHS CLASS OF '99
The class of 1999 is planning their 10-year reunion for fall 2009, and is seeking contact information for all '99 graduates. For information or to provide contact information, register at www.classcreator.com/Orange-VA-Orange-Co-1999. Or e-mail ochsclassof1999@yahoo.com or leave a message at (703)417-9365.

OCHS CLASS OF '84
Orange County High School Class of 1984 is planning a 25-year reunion dinner and family picnic for Aug. 1. Please contact Leslie Garrison-Figgins, (540) 832-2459, Nancy Garrison-Garnett (540) 832-2984, or Amy Hager-Fitch, (540) 672-9366.

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
The support groups for Alzheimer families and other caregivers meets to assist families, caregivers, and friends of persons with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias at Amerisist Assisted Living Facility, 215 Southridge Parkway, Culpeper. (540)825-4500. Group meets third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Sponsored by Central and Western Virginia Chapter of he Alzheimer's Association and Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging. Contact facilitator Lynette Scott (540)825-3100, x-3464. Share experiences, information and resources and support each other in care giving for persons with dementia. The group is free and open to all.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Alzheimers Association Central and Western Virginia Chapter support group. Speak with others to learn more about memory loss, care-giving tips, and local resources, as well as how to take care of your needs the third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Amerisist Assisted Living Facility, 215 Southridge Parkway, Culpeper. Contact Lynette Scott, (540) 825-3100, ext. 3464, or 24-hour helpline: (800) 272-3900, www.alz.org/cwva

ALZHEIMER CARE GIVERS
The support groups for Alzheimer care givers, and for caregivers of other illnesses will meet as follows: Gordon House, Gordonsville, the third Thursday monthly from 10:30 a.m. to 12; Amerisist, Orange, the fourth Thursday monthly from 10:30 a.m. to 12. These groups are sponsored by the Central and Western Chapter of Alzheimer Association. Learn more about memory loss, resources, and planning for future needs. The groups are free of charge. No reservation is needed. Facilitation for Orange County is Martha Stanley, (540) 672-3654.

QUILT GUILD
The Dolley Madison Quilt Guild meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Town of Orange Public Works building community room. Each Wednesday we meet at the Train Station in Orange from 12:30-3 p.m. We welcome visitors.

RVFD BINGO
The Rapidan Volunteer Fire Dept. has Bingo Saturdays starting at 6:45 p.m. www.rapidanfireandrescue.com

MRVFD 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.

V.F.W. BINGO
Thursday is bingo night at Gordonsville V.F.W. beginning at 7 p.m. Jackpot is up to $1,000.

VFW LADIES AUXILIARY
VFW Post 7638-Gordonsville Ladies Auxiliary meeting is every third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

AGING TOGETHER TEAM MEETING
Want your voice heard on senior issues in Orange County? Come to the meetings and get involved. Aging Together is a community partnership devoted to improving long term and support services for older adults and their families. Join us every second Wednesday at 10 a.m. at 127 Belleview Ave. Triad Office, Orange. Contact Nancy Rhoades at 540-718-0620 or Linda Treakle 540-854-5703

POMC MEETING
The Central Virginia chapter of Parents of Murdered Children, Inc. will be meeting the fourth Friday of each month at 7 p.m. at Culpeper United Methodist Church. The church is located at 1233 Oaklawn Drive in Culpeper. All friends and family members of persons who have died by violence are encouraged to attend. Parents of Murdered Children is the only national self-help support group devoted solely to the aftermath and prevention of murder. On-site childcare will be provided during all meetings. For additional information, contact Cindy Testerman (540) 829-9124.

MENTORS NEEDED
The Breakfast Buddies Program at Gordon-Barbour Elementary school needs volunteers to mentor students. Do you have a half- hour one day a week to volunteer? The program runs on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays weekly and volunteers are asked to meet with a student between 8 and 8:30 a.m. to share breakfast, play games, read, assist with homework or just talk and have fun. School breakfast is provided for volunteers. Coffee is available. This program is sponsored by the Orange County Office on Youth. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Ethel Hutchinson, program coordinator at (540) 832-2774.

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP
DivorceCare, a seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced, will meet the second and fourth Thursdays, from 7:30 to 8 p.m. in the library at the Lake of the Woods Church. It's a place to be around people who understand what you are feeling, a place to hear valuable information about ways to heal the hurt of divorce. Call (540) 972-9060 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).