Coming events

PICNIC IN THE PARK
Celebrate Orange’s sixth annual Picnic in the Park Independence Day celebration will be July 4 at Booster Park. Gates open 4:30 p.m. with family-friendly games, and entertainment at 5:30 p.m. featuring Orange Community Band and Chorus and Kenwood Players. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. No admission fee; $5 per car parking. Bring a picnic or support our vendors. No alcohol permitted.

MOOSE JULY 4TH
CELEBRATION
The Orange County Moose Lodge #2198 will present a July 4th celebration starting at 6 p.m. Fireworks start at dark, food will be available, dunking tank. Bring chairs or blankets. No alcohol.

Pool promotion
Gordonsville’s Dix Memorial Pool is holding a half-price July 4 promotion. In-town residents are admitted for $1, while out-of-town residents will be admitted for $1.50. The pool is open Saturday, July 4 from 12-5 p.m.

BARBOURSVILLE
FIREWORKS
The third annual Barboursville community fireworks show is Saturday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m., at the Barboursville Community Park. This is a free event sponsored by the Barboursville Masonic Lodge #112 in celebration of our country’s independence. All community members are welcome to attend. Please bring a chair and come early to enjoy the festivities.

CLOVERBUD DAY CAMP
Cloverbud Camp, July 6 - 10, is 100 percent dedicated to children who are ages 5- 8 by Sept. 30. Each day focuses on a different 4-H area like animal science, creative arts, and natural resources. Camp is held at the Orange Research Station on Route 15, across from Pizza Hut. Fee: $30. Contact Orange Co Ext. office for information, 672-1361.

CONCERT
Singer/songwriter Gordon Jensen will be at Blue Run Baptist Church, Somerset, during the 11 a.m. service Sunday, July 5. He has written such spiritual songs as “Written in Red,“ “I Should Have Been Crucified” and “Redemption Draweth Nigh.“ He has been nominated five times for GMA Songwriter of the Year. Please encourage family and friends to make plans to come and visit with us July 5.

HEALTH INFORMATION
The Orange CHIP (Coronary Health Improvement Project) free information session is Wednesday, July 8 at 7 p.m. at the Orange Train Station to provide details on the upcoming five-week health seminar event beginning Sept. 14. Register by calling 672-1150 or (540) 967-4710. Take charge of your health today and be the happy, healthy person you were meant to be-you will be glad you did.

YOUNG AT HEART CLUB
July 8, picnic at Otis Gooding’s house. 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.

ORANGE AARP
The Orange Chapter 5373 of AARP will meet, Monday, July 8 at 12 noon at the Orange County rescue squad building for the regular monthly meeting. This will be a finger food luncheon. AARP is open to all persons over the age of 50. For more information, call Dottie Wampler 672-4335.

ORANGE V.F.W. MEETING
Orange V.F.W. Post #2217 regular meeting is July 9 at 7 p.m. at the post home on Brick Church Road. All members. Under new management.

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN WORKSHOP
Do you like cooking? Would you like to learn how to cook? Sign up for a one-day activity held July 10 and before you know it, you’ll be the family chef. For ages nine - 18. Fee: $15. Contact Orange Co Ext. office for information, 672-1361.

THERAPEUTIC ADVENTURE CAMP (TACO)
TACO (formerly known as Special Riding Camp) is an Orange tradition for children with disabilities who come to experience therapeutic horseback riding in a day camp setting. Held July 13 - 17 at Elmwood Farm on Rapidan Road. No charge. Contact Orange Co Ext. office for information, 672-1361.

BOOSTERS FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING
The Orange County Boosters football and cheerleading sign-ups are July 13 and 14 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Booster Park Pavilion for boys and girls, ages five - 12. $45/flag, ages five to six; $55/tackle, ages seven - 12; $45/cheerleading, ages five to 12. Call Andy for football information, (540) 760-4203. For cheerleading, call Gina (540) 748-5477 or Mindy, (540) 229-6121.

BLUEGRASS AND GOSPEL
The public is invited to enjoy an evening of bluegrass and gospel music July 17 at the clubhouse next to Waugh’s off Route 20. Come for the fun and music or bring your bluegrass instruments and play. Open to all individuals and groups. Please call Pete, 854-7468 to schedule your group to play. Contributions benefit area children’s groups.

SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
The fifth annual NFCC church softball tournament will be July 18. Come for fellowship,food and fun! $100 per team. All proceeds benefit NFCC youth dept. Call Roy May, (540) 223-0085.

B4 THE FAIR WORKSHOP
July 20 is your opportunity to create crafts and projects you can enter in the Orange County Fair. Join us for a day of creating crafts and projects-who knows how many blue ribbons you could win? For youths ages nine - 18. Fee: $15. Contact Orange Co Ext. office for information, 672-1361.

4-H DAY CAMP
Fair Camp focuses on having fun at the Orange County fair. Two different sessions will be held for children ages five - 10: July 23, 1 - 4:30 p.m. and July, 24 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Campers will participate in scavenger hunts, milking demonstrations, butter making and crafts. Fee: $5. Contact Orange Co Ext. office for information, 672-1361.

OCFC BENEFIT BINGO
The Orange County Free Clinic is hosting a bingo fundraising event at the Orange County Fair Saturday, July 25, 3 - 8 p.m. Great prizes will be awarded to the winner of each individual game. A special cover all game will be played at the end with the chance to win a signed guitar! For information, please call 672-3530.

OCHS CLASS OF 1989
A 20-year class reunion for OCHS class of 1989 will be Saturday, July 25. For more information, contact Melissa McDaniel, 672-2859 or Barbara (Harris) Lohr, . 

VOTE FOR RIKKI’S REFUGE
Go to http://www.rikkisrefuge.org, click on the purple button in the yellow box and cast your vote for Rikki’s Refuge as your favorite shelter. You can vote every day until July 26 and if Rikki’s Refuge wins the contest, it could also receive a grant! This will come at a time when donations are down and new animals are coming in in record numbers. 

ORANGE U GLAD YOU LIVE IN ORANGE?
Come discover all of the treasures your hometown has to offer July 29 - 30 at a total exploration of downtown Orange. Includes businesses, history, recreation and entertainment for ages nine - 18. Fee: $10. Contact Orange Co Ext. office for information, 672-1361.

CPR AND SCUBA WORKSHOP
Get you CPR certification and learn the basics of scuba diving from a local instructor Aug. 3 - 4. Infant CPR may be offered-great for babysitters. For ages 12 and older. Fee: $46 for both days. Contact Orange Co Ext. office for information, 672-1361.

ECOVENTURES CAMP
EcoVentures is a three-day camp that focuses on natural resources and environmental issues. This is a brand new camp, held Aug. 10 - 13 for children ages nine - 13 that includes exciting field trips and other great activities. Contact Orange Co Ext. office for information, 672-1361.

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.

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.

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, ; Betty J. Carpenter Doyle, (904) 241-7842, ; or Jane Hale (804) 272-4181, .

FREE LUNCH
The Orange Community Church of Christ is offering free sandwiches for those in need every Thursday from 11:30 a.m.  to 1 p.m. We are located at 276 N. Madison Rd. across from the Hornet’s Nest. Any questions please call 661-1025.  Donations accepted.