2010 Orange County March for Babies
 On Sunday April 25th, take the walk that saves babies. Join the Orange County March for Babies and raise money to help give babies a healthy start in life. When you do, you'll be a champion for babies!! Recruit fellow employees and form a company team to participate. The Orange County March for Babies will take place at Orange County High School on Sunday April 25th. Registration starts at 1 with the walk underway at 2p. For more information call 434-293-2434 or visit marchforbabies.org.
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22nd Annual Tour de Vine
.jpg) Are you up for the challenge? An unforgettable ride. An unbelievable destination. Bike to create a world free of MS. The MS Society's 22nd annual Tour de Vine will take place June 12th & 13th, 2010 in Charlottesville, VA. For more information or to register, please call 434-971-8010 or head to bikemsva.org.
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Little Miss Fluvanna Pageant
 The Three Chopt Ruritan Club is seeking young ladies between the ages of 5 & 7 who are residents of Fluvanna County to participate in The Little Miss Fluvanna Pageant on Sat. April 3rd, at Central Elem. The deadline to receive applications is March 19th. Applications are available at both offices of Central Elem. For more information call Emily Payne at 434-589-8797.
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Golf Invitational
  Hospice of the Rapidan will hold its 2010 Golf Invitational on Monday, June 14th at Fauquier Springs Country Club. If you are interested in sponsoring or just playing for a good cause, call 540-825-4840.
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St. Patrick's Day Dinner
 The Rapidan Volunteer Fire Dept. will hsot a St. Patrick's Day Dinner on March 19th from 6p-8p. For more information call 540-672-5744.
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5K Race
 The Fluvanna Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with Ameriprise Financial and The Ragged Mountain Running Shop, will hold it's 2nd Annual 5K Race to Build on Saturday March 20th, at Pleasant Grove on Rt. 53, near Palmyra. Rain or shine!! Walkers are also welcome for a 2 mile walk. Registration is from 7:30a-8:10a. Race starts at 8:30a. For more information or to get an application, call 434-589-3752 or head to fluvannahabitat.org.
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Rape Aggression Defense Course
 The Orange County Sheriff's Office is offering a Rape Aggression Defense Course on March 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 6p-9p at Orange Elem. School. Space is limited, for more information and to register, call Donna Lucas at the Sheriff's Office at 540-672-7219.
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Wild Game Dinner
 Spotswood Baptist Church Men's Connection will be sponsoring the 5th Annual Wild Game Dinner on Sat. March 27th from 2p-8p. Special guest is Byron Tabor, host of the TV Series "Dominion." This event will be held at Fredericksburg Christian School, 9400 Thorton Rolling Road in Fredericksburg. For more information or to register, please call 540-898-0757.
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Annual Big Band & Dinner Dance
 Orange County Habitat for Humanity is holding the Annual Big Band Dinner & Dance on Saturday March 27th. For tickets and information call 540-972-9157.
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Benefit 50's Dance
 Lake Anna Rescue will hold a Benefit 50's dance for the American Cancer Society on Saturday March 27th from 8p-Mid. Punch & light snacks provided, you can also bring your own. Best 50's outfit, silent auction, hula hoop contest, DJ, and more. $10 contribution. The event will be held at Lake Anna Rescue, 300 Bumpass Rd. (Rt.601) Bumpass. This is a nonsmoking and no alcohol venue. For moreinformation call Rachel Hollins at 540-872-2870.
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Free Tax Preparation
  AARP, in conjuntion with the IRS and with the assistance of the Virginia Cooperative Extension, is sponsoring free tax preparation for low & middle income taxpayers thru April 15th. For more information or to get your questions answered, call 540-972-0350.
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Drivers Needed
 Drivers or riders are needed to assist elderly or disabled people in gettiing to medical appointments. The Volunteers of Louisa(VOL) has received requests from local people who either cannot drive or are able to drive but need a rider to assist them. Patients can often provide their own car. Anyone interested in helping with this service may contact VOL at 540-967-6095.
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Louisa County Library
 Baby-Time, 10 minutes of learning things to do with children ages 2 and under, is held on Thursdays at 10:20a.
Preschool Storytime, a fun time of stories, songs, and learning for ages 3-5 is held on Thursdays at 10:30a.
For more information call the Louisa County Library at 540-894-5853
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Child Seat Inspection & Education
 The Louisa County Sheriff's Office Will Launch the Child Seat Inspection & Education Program on Jan. 4th. Weekday appointments are available Monday-Friday, 4-4:30p(except state & national holidays), at Louisa County Rescue Squad. Weekend appointments are available 10a-2p, the second Saturday of every other month, in accordance with the following schedule:
March 13th- Lake Anna Rescue- 300 Bumpass Road, Bumpass
May 8th- Louisa County Rescue- 83 Rescue Lane, Louisa
July 10th- Zion Crossroads Fire Dept.- 409 Poindexter Road, Troy
Sept. 11th- Louisa County Rescue- 83 Rescue Lane, Louisa
Nov. 13th- Holly Grove Rescue-155 Factory Mill Road, Bumpass
Appointments are made by calling the Louisa County Sheriff's Office at 967-4589.
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CPR/First Aid Classes
 Orange Parks and Recreation is now offering CPR/First Aid Classes each month. The cost for the class is $60. Call OCPR at 672-5435 for registration information.
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Madison County Relay for Life Start-up
 Relay for Life is forming in Madison County. Community meetings will be held the first Tuesday of each month at the Madison County High School Auditorium. Food vendors, team recruitment, entertainment vendors, and corporate sponsorships are needed. For more information contact Chrissy Jenkins- Chair at 540-987-9412.
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