Coming events

MINE RUN IDOL
The Mine Run Idol competition will be Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m. There will be three divisions: for ages eight and under, nine to 15, and 16 years and up. One winner per division plus grand prize winner. $15 entry fee. Entries must be received by June 1. Contact Nancy Biscoe, 854-4995.

RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP
The Central Virginia Master Gardeners' rain barrel workshop is June 13, 10 a.m. to noon at the Louisa Town Park Pavillion. Register by June 3. More information is at TJSWCD.org, or call Kim Williams at VCE, 967-3422. There is no charge for the class, but there is a $45 fee for the first rain barrel and a $40 fee for subsequent barrels. All other parts and expertise are supplied on site.

YOUNG AT HEART CLUB
The Young at Heart club, which takes local trips and performs community service, is open to anyone. June 3, games and pizza. June 10, visit to James Madison Museum and Orange County Historical Society. The club meets every Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the East Orange Ruritan building at the intersection of Rt. 20 and 522.

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, and entertainment camp life, medical and military demonstrations, fried chicken, and railroad tours. Call 832-2944 or visit www.hgiexchange.org

BEL CANTO SUMMER CONCERT
The fifth annual Bel Canto Vocal Ensemble summer concert, "Songs of love and Life" is June 6 at 8 p.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Parish Hall, Culpeper, and June 7 at 4 p.m. at Piedmont Episcopal Church, Madison. The program includes a light-hearted mix of classic, folk and humorous songs about love and life. An ice cream social follows the concert. All are welcome. Admission is free.
RURITAN YARD SALE
The Barboursville Ruritans will hold an "under the tent" yard sale Saturday, June 6, 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the clubhouse (next to the Four County Players).

RUTH SCHOOL REUNION
The Ruth school reunion is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at the Madison County Rescue Squad building. Anyone who attended the Ruth school at any time is welcome to come. Contact Jeanette Meade for information at (434) 242-0337.

ORANGE AARP
The Orange Chapter 5373 of AARP regular monthly meeting is June 8 at 12 p.m. at the Orange County Rescue Squad building. This will be a finger food luncheon. All are invited to attend and bring a dish. The community service project for May is to bring either food or money for the food bank. AARP is open to all persons over the age of 50. For more information, call Dottie Wampler, 672-4335.

RRCSB-AAA BOARD MEETING
The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging (RRCSB-AAA) will hold its regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday, June 9, 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 825-3100, ext. 3146 or TTY 825-7391.

KEMPER TRIBUTE
The Kemper-Fry-Strother Camp #19, Sons of Confederate Veterans invites the public to celebrate the birthday former Governor and General James Lawson Kemper June 11, 6:30 p.m. at Kemper family graveyard, Walnut Hills farm, near Madison Mills. Call, 672-4009.

FOOD PRESERVATION CLASSES
Learn how and why to preserve foods, methods of preserving, equipment, time, and cost comparisons of freezing, drying, hot water bath and pressure canning at a two-day class series June 11 and 18, July 8 and 15, or Aug. 10 and 17, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Madison Co. Ext. Office. Fee is $5. Call the Orange Co. Ext. Office at 672-1361 to register. Registration is required and space is limited.

ORANGE V.F.W. MEETING
The Orange V.F.W. Post #2217 regular meeting will be June 11 at 7 p.m. at the post home on Brick Church Road. All members.

MRVFD FIREMAN’S FAIR
The annual Mine Run Volunteer Fireman’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!

ZION BAPTIST BLOCK PARTY
A free community block party will be June 13 at Waugh Harley-Davidson, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free hotdogs, kids' fingerprinting, prizes, snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy, games, activities and music. Hosted by Zion Baptist Church, 672-3382.

RELAY FOR LIFE
Supporting the fight against cancer, the ACS Relay for Life will be Saturday June 13 beginning at 3 p.m. through Sunday June 14 ending at 7 a.m. at the Orange County High School track. Show your support and enjoy fun for all ages. For more information visit www.relayforlife.org/orangeva or call 854-0699 or 854-5962.

CRUISERS' CAR SHOW
The Orange County Cruisers' 17th annual Open Car Show will be held Sunday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine) at Booster Park on Route 20 in Orange. Pre-registration, $12. Day of the show registration, $15. Vendor fee, $25. Awards and cash drawings. Independent judging. Admission $2. Children under 12 free. Call 832-2918 or 672-7361 for info. Email dbakerand4@msn.com.

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.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLINIC
A one-day defensive driving clinic will be at the OCHS field house June 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 5 p.m. Five points awarded for successful course completion. Pre-registration not required, walk-ins welcome. Call Anne Arborgast after 6 p.m., 672-9232.

STOP SMOKING
Learn how to stop smoking at a free presentation June 24, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Orange library meeting room. Video, plan, handouts and refreshments from Hartland Institute of Health and Education. Call 672-1996, ext. 313 or e-mail ahashimoto@hartland.edu

BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT
The second annual Gary Waugh Memorial Golf Tournament will be June 26 at Meadows Farms Golf Course. Proceeds benefit MRVFD. Everyone is welcome to play. Format is captain's choice with 9 a.m. shotgun start. For information, call 854-9890. Registration is $60 per person. Register by Visa or MasterCard via phone.

RVFD CHICKEN PICKIN'
Rapidan Volunteer Fire Company's first annual chicken pickin' party is June 26, 6 to 8 p.m. at 9729 Locust Dale Rd., Rapidan. Menu: open pit barbecue chicken, potato salad, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, green beans, fruit salad, tea and lemonade. $10/adults, $6/age 10 and under. For information, or to volunteer time and music pickin' talent, call 672-5744.

MOOSE SPAGHETTI SUPPER
The Orange County Women of the Moose will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser June 27, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Moose home. Tickets are sold prior to the event: $7/adults, $4/age six to 10, free for children up to five. Call 672-5052. Proceeds benefit the Preston family of Orange who face staggering medical bills after the illness and death of their baby girl, Alyssa Lynn Preston.

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 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, 832-2459, Nancy Garrison-Garnett 832-2984, or Amy Hager-Fitch, 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 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, 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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).