The Rapidan Register is happy to print nonprofit, organization, club and church events occurring within Orange and Madison counties. Listings can be submitted to news@rapidanregister.com. Please include a contact person’s name and email in case questions arise.
The Rapidan Register is happy to print nonprofit, organization, club and church events occurring within Orange and Madison counties. Listings can be submitted to news@rapidanregister.com. Please include a contact person’s name and email in case questions arise.
Saturday, Jan. 24
WELLNESS WORKSHOP
Strong Quality Basketball Association (SQBA) and The Coalition will host a build and balance wellness workshop Jan. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, 1165 Mud Road, Madison. Explore three dimensions of wellness; experience wellness in action through learning; connect with professional and community resources; and take home tools and techniques to help you build balance mind, body and finances. For more information, call (540) 718-0190 or (434) 882-5048.
Sunday, Jan. 25
OCHS MEETING
Local author Harold Woodward will speak at the Orange County Historical Society meeting Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. he will share information on the little publicized 1864 Christmas raid on Gordonsville by Major General Philip Sheridan. The society’s annual business meeting will follow. The society is located at 130 Caroline Street, Orange.
Tuesday, Jan. 27
MASTER GARDENER TRAINING CLASS
A Master Gardener Training Class through the Virginia Cooperative Extension/Virginia Tech will begin Jan. 27, 6-9 p.m. at the Carver Center. Classes will continue for 15 weeks to train as a volunteer for the Rapidan River Master Gardeners from Madison, Orange, Culpeper and Greene counties. For registration and questions, contact Ashley Appling at ashappling@vt.edu or (540) 727-3435, ext. 1355.
Sunday, Feb. 8
MCVFC BENEFIT BREAKFAST
A big country breakfast will be held Feb. 8, 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the Madison County Volunteer Fire Company, 1223 N. Main Street, Madison. Enjoy sausage gravy and biscuits, pancakes, eggs, bacon, OJ, coffee and more. There is no set price for breakfast, but donations will be accepted for the fire company.
Saturday, Feb. 14
OCFA VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE
The Orange County Fair Association will host a Valentine’s Day Dance Feb. 14 at The Pavilion on Lakeland Farm, 13528 Sedwick Lane, Orange. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Music will be provided by The James Tamelcoff Band. Tickets are $150 per couple and include a steak dinner, live music, dancing, silent auction and open bar. Visit www.orangecountyvafair.com for more information or call Carol Koontz at (434) 981-8941. Proceeds benefit the fair association.
Sunday, Feb. 15
MCHS PROGRAM
The Madison County Historical Society will hold its quarterly program Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. in the auditorium at 414 N. Main Street, Madison. The featured speaker will be Jayne Blair from the historical society who will tell the story of James Madison and the U.S. Constitution.
Saturday, May 2
MADISON DAY
The annual Madison Day event will be held May 2, 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Teams are needed to work on projects in the county. Construction skills, cooking skills, go-fer skills or any other skills are needed. Registration forms are available online at www.madisondayva.com or by emailing madisondayinfo@gmail.com.
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.
MADISON CHORAL SOCIETY
Rehearsals for Madison Choral Society’s spring concert season have begun. All singers who enjoy singing sacred music with an outstanding choral group are invited to join. Rehearsals are held Mondays at 7 p.m. at Madison United Methodist Church, 505 South Main Street, Madison. All singers are invited; auditions are not required. Spring concerts will be held May 1 at Orange Baptist Church and May 3 at Mt. Carmel Church in Haywood.
