Coming events

OCHS CLASS OF '64 REUNION
The Orange County High School class of 1964 is making plans to hold a 45-year reunion Oct. 2 and Oct. 3. Call Jack and Barbara Colvin, 672-2647, or e-mail casks@aol.com

PROJECT EXCEL
If you would like to learn more about Project EXCEL's volunteer tutoring program for the local elementary schools, plan to attend the annual workshop at 3:30 p.m., Oct. 2, in Lake of the Woods at the Holcomb Building Conference Room. Please contact the coordinator, Terri Miles, via email ctmcc_us@yahoo.com or phone 661-7055 with any questions and to RSVP.

GORDONSVILLE
STREET FESTIVAL
The Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary will sponsor its annual street festival, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., rain or shine. This event is a major fundraiser for the GVFC. No bikes, skateboards or dogs, please.

QUILT SHOW
Madison County Quilters' Guild and Madison Parks and Recreation present the Quilted Treasures Quilt Show Oct. 3, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Oct. 4, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Madison County High School. $5 admission, free parking. Display of guild members' quilts, quilt raffle, vendors, silent auction. Proceeds benefit Madison County Free Clinic and Madison Food Bank. Visit www.madisonquilters.org for information.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLINIC
There will be a one-day DMV-approved defensive driving class at the OCHS Field House Oct. 3, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Five points will be awarded for successful completion of this eight-hour course. No preregistration required; walk-ins are welcome. Call Anne Arborgast after 6 p.m., 672 - 9232.

HABITAT FUNDRAISER BARN DANCE
Orange County Habitat for Humanity will be having its first annual Fall Festival Barn Dance Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. at Elmwood Farm Equestrian Center. Come for fun, music, and good food. Music will be provided by Kendra and the Kingpins from 8 to 11 p.m.

LOW LIONS YARD SALE
Bargain hunters will have a field day at the LOW Lions yard sale, Oct. 3, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. The event will cover well over an acre of the parking lot at Germanna Community College. Thousands of items will be for sale, including furniture and other furnishings, kitchenware and garden equipment, Christmas items and athletic gear, medical equipment and luggage, and much more. Proceeds will benefit the Lions Club's benevolence activities.

BENEFIT FLEA MARKET
Cause 4 Paws is holding an indoor flea market on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Holcomb Bldg. in Lake of the Woods. There will be new and like-new items for sale, as well as refreshments.

FALL PLANT FAIR
A fall plant fair will be Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Depot, in downtown Culpeper, presented by the Four County Master Gardeners with perennials, bulbs and goodies. Come to buy and to ask your gardening questions.

RURITAN YARD SALE
The East Orange Ruritan Club will hold a community yard sale Oct. 3, starting at 7 a.m. Tables are $10 each. Food will be available. For information and to reserve a table, call 854 - 5026.

TRF BENEFIT ART SALE
The third annual Art in the Barn Auction and Sale benefit for Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation rescued horses will be Oct. 4, 3 to 7 p.m. The event supports 62 rescued and retired horses in the care of TRF at Montpelier. Food by Buckaroo Cordon Bleu; music by Phil Audibert and Alex Caton. Event tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the event. Contact Sue Hart, (434) 409-4102 or sjh58@hotmail.com.

4-H GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Denny Wayland Memorial 4 - H Golf Tournament is Oct. 6, at Greene Hills Golf Tournament, Stanardsville. 1 p.m. shotgun start; please arrive by 12:15. Prizes and awards to winning teams presented at catered dinner. Sponsored lunch and dinner, $10,000 hole-in-one prize. Cost is $320/team or $80 player. Sponsorships are still available.

RRRC ANNUAL MEETING
The Rappahannock - Rapidan Regional Commission annual meeting is Oct. 7 at Sweely Estate Winery, Madison. Keynote speaker is John Quale, LEED - AP, UVa assist. professor, and project director for UVa ecoMOD project. 5:30 pm. registration and cash bar, 6:15 p.m. dinner. Registration after Sept. 28 is $45. Call (540) 829 - 7450 or email shromyak@rrregion.org

YOUNG AT HEART CLUB
Oct. 7, games and home remedies. Contact Alice Lumsden (540) 672-2841; Hank Lewis (540) 972-0359 or Paul Tobin at (540) 972-6256.

VFW POST 2217
The Orange VFW Post #2217 regular meeting will be Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. at the post home on Brick Church Rd. for all members. Get ready for trick or treat.

GMS OPEN HOUSE
Grymes Memorial School will host two fall open house dates on Thursday, Oct. 8 and Thursday, Nov. 12, 9 - 11 a.m. Join us for coffee and treats in the school library, meet teachers and parents, tour the school and visit classrooms. Call 672-1010 or visit us the newly updated website: www.grymesschool.org

BVFC KIDS' DAY
Barbousville Volunteer Fire Company Kids Day is Oct 10, from 10 a.m. to3 p.m. Show sponsored by local churches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., fire slide bounce, face painting, fingerprinting, equipment on display, skydivers, Smokey the Bear, police, firemen, State Farm Good Neighbear, Muppet show and more.

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, Oct. 13, at 1:00 p.m., at its office at 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Call 540-825-3100, ext. 3146.

13th VA UDC
The 13th Virginia Regiment Chapter of the U.D.C. will meet Oct. 14 at Mario's restaurant at 10 a.m.

GOLF TOURNAMENT
A golf tournament on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Shenandoah Crossing. Cost is $259 for a four-man team and the proceeds will go towards the building of Calvary Christian Academy. Contact Katina Ferguson, 672-4082 or Ricki Strachan, 854-5333. Teams must be registered by Oct. 10.

APPLE HARVEST
FESTIVAL
Graves Mountain Lodge's 40th annual Apple Harvest Festival is Oct. 10 - 11 and Oct. 17 - 18. Bluegrass, cloggers, arts and crafts, hay maze, hay mountain, hayrides, horseback riding, pick-your-own apples, and working educational farm. Brunswick stew, hamburgers, hotdogs, barbecue and more at festival or by reservation. Call (540) 923 - 4231 or visit www.gravesmountain.com Free admission and parking. Dogs must be leashed.

MRVFD OPEN HOUSE
Mine Run Volunteer Fire Department will host an open house Oct. 11 from 2 - 4 p.m. Enjoy free hot dogs, chips and drinks and watch demonstrations by fire department members and EMTs. For information, contact Jeff Mendonca, 854 - 5751.

RVFD OPEN HOUSE
Rapidan Volunteer Fire Company's open house and annual donation and membership drive is Oct. 11, 1 - 3 p.m. Meet members of the fire company, and enjoy free burgers and hot dogs, demonstrations, and tours. Learn what it's like to volunteer as a member, or as part of the auxiliary. Call 672 - 5744 for information.

ORANGE AARP MEETING
The Orange Chapter 5373 of AARP will meet Oct. 12 for the monthly meeting at the Orange County Rescue Squad Building at 1 p.m. Tom Joyce of the Orange County Rescue Squad will be the speaker. The community service project for October is to donate cans of tuna fish for Rikki's Refuge. For more information, call Dottie Wampler, 672 - 4335.

CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE
Christmas assistance applications will be available beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Orange County Social Services, 146 N. Madison Rd., Suite 201. The application can also be mailed if requested by Nov. 9 by calling 672-1155. Anyone interested in adopting a family for Christmas should contact Kathleen Church at 672-1155 before Nov. 25.

SPAY/NEUTER TRANSPORTS
The Orange County Humane Society offers low cost spay/neuter services Oct. 13. The animals are transported to the Shenandoah Valley Spay/Neuter Clinic for surgery and return early the next morning. For information and to reserve a spot please call, 672-0069.

ST. ISIDORE MAAC
St. Isidore Mature Adult Activity Club will gather Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to noon in the community room, downstairs at St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church. Social time starts at 10 a.m., followed by Tai Chi and a speaker or entertainer. All mature adults welcome. Call Ray or Barbara Lonick, 672-4131, or (540) 717-5629 or email rlonick72@yahoo.com.

STRENGTHENING
FAMILIES PROGRAM
Parents of 10 - 14-year-olds cam participate with their children in a free strengthening families program once a week. Sessions are three hours and the program lasts for seven weeks. Free childcare available for younger siblings. A $15 gas card and dinner are included. The first group of classes is Oct. 14 to Nov. 24. Additional classes will follow. Call Nora at the Office on Youth, 661 - 5457, or email ncoleman@orangecountyva.gov.

SHELTERING ARMS EVENT
A sweet and savory hors d'oeuvre tasting and silent auction to benefit Sheltering Arms Emergency Shelter is Oct. 17, 6 to 8 p.m. at the H.O.G. Parlor behind Waugh Enterprises. Music will be provided by local talent. Delicious appetizers and auctions items including an Outer Banks stay, antique shotgun, Longaberger basket, golfing, flowers, Elvis dolls much more. Tickets are $10 and can be ordered by at Sheltering Arms, 672-6210, or through Sheltering Arms board members. Call Susan Fletcher, 967-1407 or 661-5522; or Betty Poff at 672-9258.

HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
County residents can properly dispose of hazardous waste (paint, turpentine, wood sealer, wood stain, gasoline, oil, insecticide, herbicide, household cleaners and pool chemicals) Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to noon at the O.C. Landfill on Porter Road. Proof of residency required; waste from commercial establishments, explosives, ammo, radioactive waste and infectious waste not accepted. First come-first served. Collection will cease before noon if maximum quantity is collected. Call 672-9315.

RIKKI'S REFUGE
OPEN HOUSE
The staff and animals at Rikki's Refuge in Rapidan will hold an open house Oct. 18, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wear a Halloween custom and trick-or-treat with the critters, enjoy Halloween treats, refreshments, raffles and face painting and a craft corner. Admission: two or more cans of cat/dog food per person. Tours leave every half hour from the gift shop, 11:30 - 2:30. Outdoor tours are up close and personal; dress accordingly. Contact Kerry Hilliard, 854-0870, ext. 2 or visit www.rikkisrefuge.org.

OCHS FIELD HOCKEY ALUMNI EVENT
Orange County High School varsity field hockey alumni will have their second annual game and potluck dinner Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. Contact Lucy Coleman, 661 - 4300, ext. 1544 or lcoleman@ocss-va.org

STAGE ALIVE CONCERT
The Stage Alive season continues Oct. 21 with Matt Davenport production, "Red Hot Hollywood," a spectacular theatrical stage show and red carpet revue of Hollywood musical hits. A versatile cast of 11 sings, dances and recreates magical movie memories. Season subscriptions are sold out, but single admission tickets for $20 are sold on a space available basis. For more information call 972-3027, 854-5355 or 825-1342.

HARVEST MOON DINNER/DANCE
The Lake of the Woods Childhelp Auxiliary will have its third annual Harvest Moon dinner/dance Oct. 24 at the LOW Clubhouse, 6 to 11 p.m. Proceeds benefit children at Alice C. Tyler Village of Childhelp, a home for abused and neglected children in Lignum. Music is provided by The Big Band of Fredericksburg. For tickets, $45 per person, call Leslie at 972-1622 or JoAnn at 972-8666.

DONATIONS FOR ORANGE BRIDGES
Donations of cowboy clothing items, and western-themed and fall decorations are needed for Orange Bridges Oct. 29 Harvest Hoedown. Orange Bridges is a day support program for intellectually disabled adults. Contact Lorraine Sheffield or Clara Bright, 672 - 4355.

GSA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council Orange County Service Unit is looking for friendly and helpful adult volunteers to help train the leaders of tomorrow and make a difference in young girls' lives. For information on dedicating your time to building girls of courage, confidence, and character, email brasher23@hotmail.com or call 661-0471. Visit http://orangecountyvagirlscouts.webs.com/.

NPS PROGRAMS AT WILDERNESS
A National Park Service Historian is on duty at the Wilderness Battlefield Exhibit Shelter on Rt. 20, Tues. - Thurs., 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. and 1:45 - 4:15 p.m. On Fri. - Mon., the historian is on duty 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. and 1:45 - 5:15 p.m.

HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS
Rapidan Better Housing is accepting applications for the Indoor Plumbing/Repair Program. Homeowners who need a well or drainfield, or need help with repairs to a well or drainfield, can apply for grants money and zero-interest loans. Rapidan Better Housing provides complete project management from start to finish. For information, please call Janet in the Madison office, 948-3274.

POSSIBLE TEEN ADVENTURE CLUB
Are you between the ages of 13 and 19? Do you like being outside and trying new and challenging activities? With enough interest, a 4-H Teen Adventure Club will be formed. The club would take trips for camping, hiking, canoeing, and whitewater rafting while learning about outdoors, team work, and natural resources. Interested? Contact Ashley Elgin at the Orange Extension Office, 672-1361.

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, 672-0069, to schedule your dog or cat. All animals must be registered in advance.

OCHS CLASS OF 1960
A 50-year reunion for the Orange County High School Class of 1960 is being planned for 2010. For more information, alumni should contact Courtenay Fry Janes, (828) 627-1529, cjanes@hughes.net; Betty J. Carpenter Doyle, (904) 241-7842, bettydoyle@comcast.net; or Jane Hale (804) 272-4181, jallie23225@yahoo.com.

OCHS CLASS OF 1980
The Orange County High School Class of 1980 30-year is being planned for 2010. Organizers are searching for class members. Please contact Judy Harlow Moubray, 832-0464; Susie Koontz Swope, 661-4324; Larry Wilson, 672-3834; Michael Altman, 672-5886; Sean Gregg; Patsy Martin, 854-6305, or Paige Green Deitrick, 854-0828.

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

MADISON CHORAL SOCIETY
The Madison Choral Society, directed by Martha Mikula will begin rehearsals for fall programs on Monday evenings, 7 - 9:15 p.m. at the Madison United Methodist Church. Music for concerts includes Vaughan-Williams' "Fantasy on Christmas Carols," selections from Mendelssohn's "Christus" and Appalachian carols. No audition required, some music experience helpful. Call Betty Rollins, 672-3297; or Martha Mikula, (540) 923 - 5123.

CHIP HEALTH SEMINAR
The Orange Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) is holding their second annual five-week community health seminar in the fellowship hall of the local Orange Seventh Day Adventist Church on the corners of Newton and Peliso Streets. The class meets every Tuesday-Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. If you aren't part of the group but would like to come and see what it's all about, be our guest for the evening. We would love to have you. For more information, call 540-967-4710.