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Thursday, Feb. 5
SENIOR LUNCHEON
The women of Madison-Rose Park United Methodist Charge invite the senior citizens of Madison County to a free luncheon Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m. to noon. This month will be an Italian luncheon followed by bingo.
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.
Thursday, Feb. 12
MCHS BINGO AND CHILI NIGHT
A bingo and chili night will be held Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. in the Wetsel Middle School Cafeteria with proceeds benefitting the high school music department. Doors open at 5 p.m. for bingo. Ten rounds of bingo is $25; the bonus round is $5. Dinner options include beef or chicken chili, vegetable soup or chicken noodle soup. The cost is $5 for a 10 oz. bowl or $15 for a 32 oz. bowl. A chili flight is $10, hot dog is $3, grilled cheese $2, chips $1, drinks $1 and desserts $1.
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 18
BOOK CLUB
The Gordonsville Friends of the Library Book Club will meet Feb. 18, 7-8:15 p.m. at the Gordonsville Library Community Room. This month the club is reading, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. The book club meets the third Wednesday of each month.
Saturday, Feb. 28
CHILI AND BINGO FUNDRAISER
A chili and bingo fundraiser will be held at the Madison United Methodist Church Feb. 28, 5-7 p.m. The cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children. All proceeds will benefit the United Methodist Men’s Group’s donation to local charities. For more information, call Brent Wilson at (434) 242-9926.
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
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.
