Coming events for April 7, 2022 | Lifestyles

MASTER GARDENER HELP DESK

Do you have got house horticulture questions or need assistance figuring out crops? The Grasp Gardeners will maintain an open workplace assist desk Thursdays, April 7 and 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. on the Orange County Extension Workplace at 146 North Madison Street, Orange. For extra data or help, name (540) 672-1361.

GERMANNA NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE WALK

Be part of the Germanna Basis Friday, April 8, at 11 a.m. and a couple of p.m. for a stroll alongside its trails, highlighting the pure and cultural assets within the Siegen Forest. Highlights will embody the lustrous bluebells, the Rapidan River, historic millrace, and extra. The stroll will probably be about 1.5 hours, round-trip. Area is proscribed to fifteen folks per tour. The occasion is free, with a advised $10 donation on the day of the occasion. Within the occasion of rain, the stroll will probably be canceled. Name the customer heart at (540) 423-1700 the day of occasion with any questions or considerations if there’s inclement climate. Register at germanna.org. For extra data, contact Ashley Abruzzo at aabruzzo@germanna.org.

CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEM EXCHANGE

Orange Church of the Nazarene is internet hosting a clothes and home items change at 159 W. Nelson Avenue Friday, April 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. If anybody has a necessity for clothes or home items they’re welcome to return and change no matter they’ve to choose up no matter they want. Questions will be directed to the church at (540) 406-4065.

The Rotary Membership of Orange will host its annual BBQ fundraiser Saturday, April 9, at 6 p.m. at Rounton Farm. Tickets will probably be $30 for all-you-can eat-and-drink and can be found for buy on the Rotary Membership web site and at some Orange enterprise places. There will probably be a silent public sale and some reside public sale gadgets throughout a night of enjoyable that helps via scholarships and different contributions. Keep tuned for extra ticket data.

Orange Baptist Church will maintain its sixth annual Easter Egg Drop occasion Saturday, April 9, on the church’s Route 15 property north of city. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., kids and their households are invited to take pleasure in free actions, music, Easter-themed video games, meals, hay rides, a presentation of the Easter story and 1000’s of eggs dropped from a helicopter. The occasion is free and open to all.

The Orange County Landfill, Litter Management Committee and Rappahannock Goodwill Industries will probably be internet hosting an electronics recycling occasion Saturday, April 9 on the Orange County landfill. The occasion will start at 8 a.m. and proceed till midday. Accepted gadgets embody: computer systems, laptop screens, exhausting drives, printers, scanners, copiers, fax machines, wires, cables, online game techniques, VCR and DVD techniques, and so on. Televisions and enormous home equipment is not going to be accepted. The landfill is positioned at 11350 Porter Street, Orange. For extra data, name (540) 672-9315 or (540) 661-5405.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome at Cedar Mountain’s Park Day Saturday, April 9. Park Day tasks at Cedar Mountain embody path upkeep, cleansing signage, cannons and cemeteries, raking, clipping and different grounds care, litter removing, and extra. Volunteers are inspired to deliver backyard instruments and work gloves. The occasion begins at 8:30 a.m. for check-in and ends at midday with a picnic lunch. At 1 p.m., a FCMB historian will host a guided two-hour strolling tour of the battlefield. The placement is 9465 Normal Winder Street, Rapidan. For extra data, go to www.friendsofcedarmountain.org.

Orange American Legion Publish 156 will host a group breakfast Saturday, April 9.The breakfast will probably be held on the American Legion corridor on Newton Avenue from 7 to 10 a.m. Donations are welcome.

DEMENTIA FRIENDS INFO SESSION

Growing old Collectively will host a one-hour Dementia Buddies Data Session Tuesday, April 12, from midday to 1 p.m. by way of Zoom. Dementia Buddies is a rising motion to make a distinction for these residing with any dementia-related illness. The occasion is free. To take part, go to www.agingtogether.org/upcomingprograms.

Rappahannock Rapidan Neighborhood Providers will maintain its subsequent frequently scheduled Board Assembly on Tuesday, April 12, at 1 p.m. at 15361 Bradford Street, in Culpeper. People with disabilities who require particular help to attend and take part ought to contact Deanne Cockerill at (540) 825-3100, extension 3213.

Be part of the Younger at Coronary heart Membership Wednesday, April 13 to hearken to the music of Dave & Buddies. The membership usually meets Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. within the East Orange Ruritan Constructing on the intersection of Route 20 and Route 522. The membership is open to younger at coronary heart senior adults 50 and older and offers a social outlet. New members are all the time welcome. For extra data, contact Barbara Morris (540) 672-0552.

GARVIS HUFF AWARDS NOMINATIONS

The Orange County Workplace on Youth is accepting nominations for the Garvis Huff Excellent Youth and Youth Advocate Awards. The general public is inspired to appoint college students who reveal group involvement past educational and athletic achievements, and frequently contribute to their group. Nomination purposes can be found on the Workplace on Youth, Monday via Friday throughout enterprise hours, or electronically from the Workplace on Youth webpage at www.orangecountyva.gov/garvishuff. For extra data or to request an software, contact the Workplace on Youth at (540) 672-5484 or avines@orangecountyva.gov. All nominations should be returned to the Workplace on Youth or postmarked by Friday, April 15.

“IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU”

Tickets are on sale for 4 County Gamers’ “It Shoulda Been You,” a captivating, humorous and authentic new musical, on the mainstage of the Barboursville Neighborhood Theater weekends April 15 via Might 8. (No present Sunday, April 17–Easter.) For extra data or to buy tickets, name the field workplace at (540) 832-5355, go to the 4 County Gamers’ web site at www.fourcp.org, or the group’s Fb web page at www.facebook.com/fourcountyplayers.

SPRING CAR SHOW AND COMMUNITY EVENT

The Orange County Excessive Faculty FCCLA and Paint It Orange will maintain a profit spring automobile present and group occasion Saturday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind OCHS. Automobile registration is $10 per automobile and each automobile registered helps donate a pack of diapers to the Mom2Mom group group. Mom2Mom is a neighborhood nonprofit that helps moms and households entry assets and in addition offers meals, hygiene and different infant-related provides. The day’s actions additionally embody facepainting, an Easter Bunny photograph sales space, egg hunts (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.) an egg relay and egg portray. Rain date is April 23.

The Arts Middle in Orange will host creator Ray Chung for a studying from his new ebook, Off to the Races with Mukha the Dingo, Saturday, April 16, at 1 p.m. The youngsters’s ebook, written by Chung and illustrated by Emily Hurst Pritchett, takes place within the Virginia Piedmont. Copies of Off to the Races with Mukha the Dingo will probably be out there for buy on the Arts Middle reward store. For extra data, go to www.artscenterinorange.com/events.

4 County Gamers presents “Fundamentals of Improv with Andy Davis,” a four-week workshop April 16 via Might 7. The workshop will probably be held within the 4 County Gamers’ Cellar and is $160 per registrant ($140 for 4 County members). This four-week class focuses on growing the basics of improv comedy. Throughout every session, members will discover ways to construct tales, characters, relationships, and extra from just about nothing. Go to http://fourcp.org/ for extra data or to register.

“AS YOU LIKE IT” AUDITIONS

4 County Gamers announce auditions for this summer season’s Shakespeare on the Ruins manufacturing of “As You Like It” April 18 – 19 at 7 p.m. on the Barboursville Neighborhood Theater. Name backs will probably be Sunday, April 24 at 7 p.m. and Monday, April 25, at 7 p.m., if wanted. Rehearsals will start in early to mid-Might with performances scheduled July 15-30. Actors 16 and older are inspired to audition and all should register at https://forms.gle/mvEK5cifm398gAwQ8. No walk-ins permitted. For extra details about the method or for extra data, electronic mail auditions@fourcp.org.

Growing old Collectively is internet hosting a reminiscence loss program that can assist members distinguish between typical age-related adjustments and indicators of one thing extra severe. The free occasion is obtainable to older adults, caregivers and group members Thursday, April 21 at 2:30 p.m. To register for the Zoom-based program, go to www.agingtogether.org/upcomingprograms.

HEALTHY LIVING GRANT APPS

Culpeper Wellness Basis will award $120,000 in Wholesome Residing Grants for well being and wellness tasks serving Orange, Madison and Culpeper counties. Functions for these grants will probably be accepted starting March 7 via April 22. Candidates can request funding as much as $10,000 to help tasks or actions that will probably be accomplished by March 31, 2023. The Wholesome Residing Grant program tips, software necessities and software hyperlink (out there March 7) are on the Basis’s web site at www.culpeperwellnessfoundation.org/grants.

The Dolley Madison Backyard Membership will host Historic Backyard Week Saturday, April 23, with “A Grand Tour Near Dwelling: Backyard Designs from Europe, Asia and America.” This yr’s tour options Tre Sorelle in Locust Dale, Greenway at Madison Mills, the Annie duPont Backyard and the Backyard at Bassett Home at James Madison’s Montpelier, and Windrock in Somerset. The tour will probably be held from 10 a.m. to five p.m., with the Backyard at Bassett Home open solely from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $30 and out there at www.vagardenweek.org till 10 a.m. April 23. Tickets for youngsters are $15. Native ticket retailers embody: The Arts Middle in Orange, the Market at Grelen in Somerset and the Laurie Holladay Store in Gordonsville. Day-of tickets are $40 and out there at every tour location. There isn’t any single-site admission. Youngsters are admitted for $20 on tour day. These 5 and underneath are admitted without cost. For extra data, go to orange@vagardenweek.org.

BOY SCOUT SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER

Boy Scout troops 14 and 2020 will maintain a spaghetti dinner fundraiser Tuesday, April 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Orange American Legion Publish 156 on Newton Avenue in Orange. The dine-in or take-out meal consists of meat or vegetable sauce, and garlic bread. Every meal will probably be donation-based with no set worth. All donations go towards Boy Scout troops 14 and 2020 to assist scouts pay their annual dues, for summer season camp and annual recharter. Cub Scouts Pack 14 may have cake and desserts on the market. For extra data, name 672-8974.

The Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Fee will meet on Wednesday, April 27, at 1 p.m. The assembly will probably be held on the Orange County Public Security Constructing, 11282 Authorities Middle Drive, Orange. Public remark could also be submitted on the assembly, or by way of electronic mail previous to the assembly to planinfo@rrregion.org or by calling (540) 829-7450, ext. 11 by 10 a.m., April 27. The agenda and supporting supplies will probably be posted to the fee web site www.rrregion.org one week upfront of the assembly.

4-H HEALTHY LIVING SUMMIT

A 4-H Wholesome Residing Summit is scheduled Saturday, April 30 on the George Washington Carver Agricultural Analysis Middle on Route 15 north of Orange. The fee is $10 for 4-H-enrolled youth ages 14 to 18 and consists of lunch, snacks and provides. Registration deadline is April 10. The summit is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to six:30 p.m. and consists of dialogue on diet schooling, bodily health, wellness and emotional well-being. Go to https://bit.ly/4-Hhealthylivingsummit to register.

Buddies of Wilderness Battlefield will host a dinner and speaker occasion at The Cove at Fawn Lake on Saturday, Might 7, at 5:30 p.m. The speaker will probably be John Hennessy, lately retired chief historian with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Nationwide Navy Park, and his presentation will have a look at how this uncommon panorama got here to embody what the Civil Warfare had turn out to be, the immense stakes, and the profound sense of second the nation felt because the armies fought their approach via Spotsylvania County in Might 1864. Friends will select their meal possibility once they RSVP on-line. Tickets are $36 (plus processing payment) till April 13. After then, tickets will probably be $46 (plus processing payment) per individual. Tickets could also be ordered at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5409343. The deadline for reservations is Friday, April 22.

Because the City of Orange celebrates 150 years, The Arts Middle in Orange seeks authentic artworks impressed by the group’s presidential previous. In partnership with the James Madison Museum of Orange County Heritage, this exhibition is a chance for artists to share their distinctive interpretations of native historical past. Every artist whose work is chosen for exhibition will obtain an honorarium of $150. For extra informaiton or to submit a piece, go to https://www.artscenterinorange.com/open-calls/historical-reference.

BLUE RIDGE CHORALE SPRING CONCERT

The Blue Ridge Chorale will current its spring live performance Sunday, Might 22, at 3:30 p.m. Spring Live performance. The Blue Ridge Chorale spring live performance is a free occasion and will probably be held at Culpeper Baptist Church 318 S. West Avenue.

4-H DAIRY MONTH POSTER CONTEST

Virginia 4-H members are inspired to take part within the 2022 June Dairy Month 4-H Poster Contest to advertise milk and milk merchandise and their well being advantages. Prizes vary from $50 to $100. Entries should be submitted by June 15. Go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GVAGMYs5erqYHfuIvsrIxk7B5_IzJ5Ni/view to enter.

The AARP 2021 tax preparation season begins Tuesday, Feb. 1 on the City of Orange public works constructing on Warren Avenue. As a consequence of persevering with COVID precautions, members are requested to choose up and full all preparatory materials upfront. This materials will probably be out there on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Jan. 4, from about 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. outdoors the constructing’s glass enclosure. Since no walk-ins will probably be accepted, appointments are made by calling (540) 661-5475 beginning Jan. 17. Callers ought to converse slowly and clearly in order that calls are understood and returned. AARP membership will not be a requirement for this free service however it’s supplied for older members of the group and people of low to average earnings.

Pickleball (a mix of tennis, ping pong and badminton) returns to the Trevillian Elementary Faculty tennis courts Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to eight:30 p.m. Program and tools is supplied by Louisa County Parks and Recreation. Thus in search of instruction should register by calling Annette Hayes, USA Pickleball Affiliation Ambassador, at (434) 960-5860. There isn’t any payment to take part.

WANTED: VOLUNTEER DRIVERS

Like to assist folks? Prefer to drive? Growing old Collectively is in search of volunteer drivers. If you’re in search of volunteer alternatives and wish to assist older adults or these with disabilities get to medical doctors appointments, grocery shops, and extra, contact Sarah Gillespie of Growing old Collectively at sgillespie@agingtogether.org or (540) 505-5900. Volunteer drivers are wanted in Culpeper, Madison and Orange. You resolve your schedule and the place you wish to volunteer. You need to use your personal car, or you might select to make use of an company automobile.

POSTPONED: OES GIFTING FUNDRAISER

The Orange Elementary Faculty Dad and mom Group March Gifting Calendar Fundraiser has been postponed to April. Verify again for brand new particulars.

Patrons of the Orange County Public Library System can actually have the library at their fingertips 24 hours a day, seven days per week, due to the launch of the OCPLVA cellular app from Capira. This new app is offered for each Apple and Android units via their cellular software shops. Utilizing this app, patrons can browse the library’s assortment, place gadgets on maintain for pickup, view account standing and renew checkouts, entry the library’s digital assets, obtain telephone notifications, and extra. The app can be helpful for in-person visits because it permits customers to entry a digital model of their library card. Households may even retailer all their library playing cards digitally in a single place. To search out and obtain the brand new software, events ought to search “OCPLVA” of their cellular software retailer. For extra data, name (540) 672-3811 or go to https://ocplva.org/.