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Church events for the week of July 29
Garden, monument honor Lewis
It's a rare and special thing when something is constructed and intended to exist forever. George Lewis built a garden on the corner of Main and Madison in Orange in 2002, and last Friday it became his.
Ash borer boxes back
They're baaaack!Those purple triangular boxes are popping up again on trees in selection locations throughout the county.
4-H summer activities
Orange County 4-H announces a summer line-up of exciting activities for local youth.
The Arts Center in Orange summer programs
The Arts Center in Orange announces its summer line-up of classes and activities for children, teens and adults. To sign up for any of the classes, call The Arts Center at 672-7311.
Health fair returns June 17
The community has come together once again to offer free health screenings to children and adults at the Orange County Health Fair, which will be held Thursday, June 17 from 4-7 p.m. at the Orange County High School Field House.
Dental clinic has a home
Their maiden voyage, the Piedmont area's first Mission of Mercy Dental Day, was a monumental success with an estimated 426 patients served and 2,329 dental procedures performed. Now, the Piedmont Regional Dental Clinic (PRDC) is ready to set up shop in Orange County.
Shelter shortfall
Times are tough at Sheltering Arms-for both the folks staying there and the folks working there.
Orange well-positioned to capitalize on tourism
With the beginning of the unofficial summer season set for Monday and kids itching to get out of school, tourism in Orange County is gearing up with a new director at the helm.
Sign up soon for popular summer camps
Summer is coming quickly and in less than three weeks children throughout the county will be tossing aside their school books and embarking on new adventures in a variety of summer camps.
Relay for Life returns to OCHS this weekend
More than a dozen Orange County teams will gather this weekend in a collective fight against cancer.
Community conversation considers aging issues
In an effort to find out what's important to local residents as they age, Aging Together held its 2010 community conversation on aging Tuesday afternoon following TRIAD's Art of Aging Expo at the Orange Assembly of God Church.
Ellwood opens new exhibits
Visitors to the Wilderness Battlefield will now have a heightened experience thanks to new exhibits recently installed at Ellwood.
Dental clinic helps hundreds
Long before sunrise on Saturday, a crowd already was gathering for the Piedmont area's first ever Mission of Mercy (MOM) Dental Day, held at the Barboursville Fire House. By sunset, the collective effort of more than 400 volunteers - including 62 dentists from across the state - had made its mark on the community.
Dental fundamental: Barboursville Mission of Mercy
When the day dawns, Saturday, May 1, the Barboursville Firehouse will be thronged by people caught up in a "circle of goodness," where good deeds foster better ones, where givers become receivers.
Habitat sponsors Big Band Dinner Dance, honors Henry
Habitat's annual dinner dance fundraiser gathered 69 people for dinner and dancing at the Lake of the Woods clubhouse March 27.
New director excited about Walk for Life
In less than two weeks, dozens of adults and children will hit the streets in Orange to "Walk for Life" to protect the lives of unborn babies and Brenda Clements couldn't be more excited.
Montpelier Wine Festival
James Madison's Montpelier and the Orange County Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Montpelier Wine Festival, a weekend celebration of southern hospitality that showcases wines from 24 award-wining Virginia wineries, on Saturday, May 1, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, May 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Youth ministry hosts benefit 5K run April 24
Young Life, a relational ministry for high school students, will host a 5K race next weekend to raise funds for its local program.
Amherst County 4-H Shooting Club members win awards at match
The Amherst County 4-H Shooting Club participated in the Virginia Air Shooting Match at Skelton 4-H Center on March 13-14. There were 183 participants from 18 counties and clubs. Amherst County took 14 competitors.
Handy household helpers
Senior citizens throughout Orange County are receiving help with small home repair projects thanks to the Handy Helpers program sponsored by Aging Together.
Super scouts
Girl Scouts isn't just about selling cookies; in the past few weeks, girls in Orange have been hard at work earning badges, serving the community and yes, pushing boxes of Thin Mints and Caramel deLites.
Church briefs
Orange area church news and announcements
Easter is big business
Holiday unofficially kicks off spring season
NAACP hostsFreedom Fund Banquet
In August 1939, a black man walked into the Alexandria public library and requested a borrower's card.
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