OC Happenings

05/11/2024

22/10/2024

Drug Take Back

This Saturday, we will be participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back. The event will be at Lake of the Woods Clubhouse Lower Parking Lot from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 26th. Please go through your medications and bring them by to safely dispose of any unused or expired medications.

Additionally, we now have a prescription drug take back drop box at the Public Safety Building. We accept medications during business hours Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. if you cannot make it out to the event. Please do your part and don’t let medications accidentally slip into the wrong hands and take these opportunities to dispose of them safely.

16/10/2024

Hidden In Plain Sight events help parents prevent teen alcohol and drug use by using an example bedroom that demonstrates locations where drugs and alcohol may be hidden. This event, sponsored by the Orange County Office on Youth, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at Lake of the Woods Church.

Dinner is provided for the first hour, followed by the Hidden In Plain Sight event. Childcare is free, but pre-registration is required by 10/23 for accurate dinner and childcare numbers.

Register by October 23 at https://bit.ly/3BHDszD.

14/10/2024

Please be aware that our Government Offices, Libraries, the Landfill, and Collection Sites will be closed today, October 14, 2024, in observance of Columbus Day & Yorktown Victory Day. Have a safe and happy holiday!

11/10/2024

OCSO TRIAD Fundraiser

We hope you can attend this event or reach out to support this program if you are unable to attend. We had a great time last year, and are proud of what our program offers to our community.

Orange Triad is a program of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. We are committed to reducing criminal victimization of senior citizens in our community and keeping them safe. We issue equipment such as Guardian Alert 911 Pendants which allow a senior to call 911 if they have fallen and can’t get to a phone. We provide Project Lifesaver transmitters for those who are at risk of wandering, such as adults with dementia and children with autism. We have a Senior Buddy program for seniors who live alone and request a regular phone call to check on their well-being. There is also an educational side to the program. Organizations and different groups can request a presentation at any time during the year. One of the most popular is a presentation about scams that are happening and how to avoid becoming a victim. Orange Triad also sponsors a yearly conference in which we have speakers who present on topics geared toward the senior population, vendors who provide resources for seniors, and we provide lunch for all attendees. These are just some of the highlights of the Orange Triad program.

The equipment and services that we provide are at no cost to the senior citizen. All the proceeds from our fundraiser will be used to purchase the equipment that was mentioned above and towards our annual conference and other educational programs. Thank you for your support!

09/10/2024

Join Orange County Public Library to design your own graveyard terrarium filled with spooky scenery! This free program is open to youth in grades 6-12.

Spooky Cemeterrariums Teen Craft Programs:

Main Library; Friday, October 18; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Gordonsville Branch Library; Monday, October 21; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wilderness Branch Library; Thursday, October 24; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

07/10/2024

4-H Online Enrollment for the 2025 4-H Year is now open!!! Enroll online at https://v2.4honline.com

27/09/2024

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25/09/2024

Hey, Gordonsville! VDOT is inviting you to a design public hearing to share plans for a new single-lane roundabout at W. Gordon Ave & N. High St.

🗓️ 9/25
🕰️ 4:30 – 6:30 pm
📍 Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Company, 301 E. Baker Street

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TxeKIn

16/09/2024

Please be aware of these upcoming important election dates. Early voting begins Friday, September 20. Learn more at www.orangecountyva.gov/354/Voter-Registration-Elections, or call (540) 672-5262.

29/08/2024

27/08/2024

Afterschool Gaga Ball Clubs will be offered by Orange County Parks & Rec at OES, GBES, LES, and LGES this fall for kids in grades 3-5. This gentler cousin of dodgeball is a great way to have exercise and fun! Learn more or register at https://ow.ly/UbZT50SWcJ1.

23/08/2024

The water supply issues affecting eastern Orange County are having an increased impact on OCPS families, students, and staff members. This unfortunate reality requires all Orange County Public Schools to be closed tomorrow, Friday, August 23rd.

Please note the following important information for Friday, August 23rd:

12-month employees will report to work at all sites except for those who work at Locust Grove Middle School and Unionville Elementary School. LGMS and UES are closed for all students and staff.

Locust Grove Primary School will be open from 8:30 AM until 3:00 PM for community members to fill water bottles.

The Hornet Sports Center at Orange County High School will be open from 8:30 AM until 3:00 PM for community members to fill water bottles and access showers.

22/08/2024

The Orange County Office on Youth (OOY) is now accepting Youth Council applications for the 2024-2025 school year.

The Orange County Youth Council is comprised of youth in grades six through 12. They are appointed to represent the youth population and advise the Orange County Youth Commission and the OOY regarding the needs and interests of young people in Orange County. Additionally, the Youth Council undertakes projects to support our community. Past projects have included tobacco litter clean-ups, lobbying to state and local legislators, helping with tobacco prevention efforts locally, and more.

Applications and council requirements can be found online at orangecountyva.gov/130/Youth-Council and must be returned or postmarked by Friday, September 6.

The Orange County Youth Council is comprised of youth in grades 6 through 12. They are appointed to represent the youth population and to advise the Orange County Youth Commission and the Office on Youth (OOY) of the needs of youth in Orange County. In addition, the Youth Council chooses to undertak...