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Friday, Oct. 31
BVFC TRUNK OR TREAT
The Barboursville Volunteer Fire Company will host a trunk or treat Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. at 5251 Spotswood Trail, Barboursville.
Saturday, Nov. 1
HUNT RACES
The Montpelier Hunt Races will be held Nov. 1 at James Madison’s Montpelier. Gates open at 9 a.m. Races start at noon.
Sunday, Nov. 2
COMMUNITY FALL FESTIVAL
Daystar Gordonsville will host a community fall festival Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. at 303 N. High Street, Gordonsville. Enjoy candy, pumpkin painting, a chili cookoff, bonfire and hotdogs and youth activities.
Saturday, Nov. 8
STEWING FOR A CURE
The annual Wes Smith Memorial Stewing for a Cure will be held Nov. 8, 3-6 p.m. at the Madison Fire Hall, 1223 N. Main Street, Madison. Enjoy the old fashioned Dark Run family recipe Brunswick stew, homemade cornbread and dessert. One hundred percent of donations will be given to Hospice of the Piedmont and the Cancer Research Institute. In honor and in memory of all those who have fought cancer.
GORDONSVILLE VETERANS PARADE
Gordonsville will host its annual Veterans Parade Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. along Main Street. To participate in the parade, visit https://www.townofgordonsville.org/2025-Parade_Entry_Form-REVISED.pdf?t=202510210925560.
FALL VENDOR SHOW
The Barboursville Volunteer Fire Company will host a fall vendor show Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5251 Spotswood Trail, Barboursville. Shop the more than 50 vendors.
Monday, Nov. 10
VETERANS DAY-ORANGE
American Legion Post 156 will host a Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 10 at the hall at 341 Newton Street, Orange. A student/veteran parade will take place at 10:35 a.m. followed by music by the Orange Community Band. LTC Jessica Reis will be the guest speaker. The Ruritan Club will host lunch immediately following the ceremony.
Tuesday, Nov. 11
VETERANS DAY-MADISON
American Legion Post 157 will host a Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at 310 Thrift Road, Madison.
Thursday, Nov. 13
CULPEPER FRAUD SUMMIT
The Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office will host the Culpeper Fraud Summit Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m. at the Daniel Technology Center, 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper. The summit brings together local experts in law enforcement, banking, prosecution and prevention to help the community stay informed and safe. Visit agency tables for free resources, handouts and one-on-one conversations. Each presenter will offer a brief 15-minute talk sharing real world trends and prevention strategies. The featured speaker will be Patti Hidalgo Menders, community liaison officer of the Office of the Virginia Attorney General.
Friday, Nov. 14
WOMAN’S CLUB OF MADISON BOXED LUNCH
The Woman’s Club of Madison will host its boxed lunch fundraiser Nov. 14. The menu includes fried chicken breast from Wolftown Mercantile, a roll from Yoder’s Country Market and homemade deviled eggs, fudge brownies and coleslaw. The cost is $14. Lunches are delivered to area businesses or are available for pickup 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Madison Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall on Fishback Road. To order, call Katie at (540) 718-3512, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by Nov. 10. All proceeds benefit the club’s outreach projects.
Saturday, Nov. 15
HORNET VENDOR AND CRAFT FAIR
The 2nd annual Hornet Vendor and Craft Fair, sponsored by OCHS Baseball, will be held Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hornet Sports Center, 200 Hornet Drive, Orange. Enjoy vendors and crafters, as well as food vendors. OCPS Students complete a scavenger hunt and earn one free ticket to any OCHS athletic event.
Sunday, Nov. 16
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Madison County Historical Society will host its quarterly program Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. in the county auditorium at 414 N. Main Street, Madison. Albert Yowell will tell the story of his uncle Robert Yowell, a World War II Army Airman who never came home.
Friday, Nov. 21
SAINT ISIDORE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Saint Isidore the Catholic Farmer Church will host its 25th annual Christmas Bazaar Nov. 21-22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 14414 St. Isidore Way, Orange.
Thursday, Nov. 27
WADDLE GOBBLE 5K
The 2025 Waddle Gobble 5K sponsored by Ace Collision Center will be held Nov. 27 at 8 a.m. Hebron Lutheran Church, 899 Blankenbaker Road, Madison. Proceeds will benefit the Hoover Ridge Park Outdoor Recreation Center Project. There will be prizes for top age group finishers and complimentary snacks and coffee provided by Cake Krums Cafe for registered Waddle Gobblers. Registration is $25 per adult and $15 for those under 18. Register online at https://www.hooverridge.com/waddlegobble.html.
Sunday, Nov. 30
GORDONSVILLE TREE LIGHTING
The 2025 Town of Gordonsville Memorial Tree Lighting will be held Nov. 30 at 5:30 p.m. Brushwood School of Dance will perform along with the Gordon Barbour Singing Bulldogs. To place a light on the tree in memory of or in tribute of someone, please visit https://www.townofgordonsville.org/document_center/Events/christmas%20tree%20lighting/2025/Tree%20Light%20application%202025.pdf?t=202510151232140.
Friday, Dec. 5
MADISON’S FRIDAY NIGHT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
The annual Friday Night Christmas Lights parade and tree lighting will be held Dec. 5 at 4:45 p.m. on Main Street in Madison. The tree lighting will take place at 5:45 p.m. on the War Memorial Lawn with cocoa and cookies provided by Mountain View Chapel. The parade will take place at 6 p.m. followed by a live nativity at Beth Car Baptist Church with cocoa and cookies. To participate in the parade, call (540) 948-4455 or email tourism@madison-va.com.
Saturday, Dec. 6
ORANGE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING AND PARADE
The Rotary Club of Orange will host the annual tree lighting and Christmas parade Dec. 6. This year’s theme is “A Hallmark Christmas.” The parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Town of Orange followed by the tree lighting at 6 p.m. in Taylor Park. To register a parade entry, visit www.orangerotaryparade.com/enter.
Saturday, Dec. 12
41ST ANNUAL SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE
The 41st annual Singing Christmas Tree will be held at Orange Baptist Church Dec. 13, 5 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 14, 5 p.m. Admission is free; no registration required. Arrive early to guarantee seating. Childcare is provided for children 3 and under.
Ongoing
TOPS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets Mondays downstairs at Orange Baptist Church. Private weigh-in is from 3-3:30 p.m. followed by the meeting 3:30-4:30 p.m. First meeting free. Annual dues are $70, plus $1 per week.
HUNTON HOTEL EXHIBIT
The Madison County Historical Society’s museum at 414 N. Main Street, Madison, announces a new exhibit featuring artifacts and photographs from the historic Hunton Hotel in Madison. The museum is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Mountain Museum at Criglersville is open Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Contact the society at (540) 395-5119 or madisonvahistory@gmail.com. Inquiries about rentals of the Kemper Residence may be left at the same number.
