Clubs

True Blue Cloverbuds: Meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m.  Learn about a variety of farm animals and agriculture topics.  

Meeting location:  Bethlehem United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall - 23258 Village Road, Unionville.

Leaders:  Sarah Gower (540) 718-2670, Katelyn Burner, Erica Brown

Livestock Cloverbuds: Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.  Learn about a variety of farm animals and agriculture topics. 

Meeting location:  Extension Office Public Meeting Room, 146 N. Madison Road, Orange. 

Leaders:  Carol Koontz:  (540) 672-2699 and Becky Rollins (540) 308-0357 

 Archery Club: Meets the first and third Sunday of every month from 2-4 p.m.  Focuses on safety, marksmanship, precision, accuracy, and general outdoors education.  

Meeting location:  Orange County Fairgrounds, 14500 Old Gordonsville Road, Orange.

Leaders: Mason Vines: (crash240@yahoo.com, 540-406-1672), and Lisa Payette: (leipayette@yahoo.com)

Archery Club Website:  http://orangecounty4harcheryclub.org/ 

Bit & Bridle Club: Horse Club that meets on second Fridays at 6:00 p.m.  Includes variety of horse knowledge events, guest speakers, team work, exploration of riding disciplines, and more. 

Leaders:  Lauren Vaughn (valkyrieranchllc@gmail.com), and Aimee Assur (aimeeassur@gmail.com)

Dairy Club: Meets the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.  Educates youth about the dairy industry.  Offers quiz bowl and judging competitions and promotes dairy to the public.  

Meeting location:  Extension Office Downstairs Event Room; Enter the parking lot at 110 N. Madison Rd  Orange, VA 22960

Leaders: Erin Gallahan: (eringallahan@gmail.com) , and Molly McWilliams (melgin93@gmail.com)

Homestead Club: Meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m.  Projects include goats, poultry, rabbits, and plants, and the uses or purposes of each. 

Meeting location: Extension Office Downstairs Event Room; Enter the parking lot at 110 N. Madison Rd  Orange, VA 22960

   Leaders: Cindy Dodson (540-661-6122, cindydodson1@aol.com), Brittany Stclair (540-229-8272, brittanybothum@gmail.com ), 

and Megan Weatherholtz (megan_dodson7@aol.com)

Livestock Club: Meets the first Wednesday of most months at 6:30p.m.  (Alternating months consist of off-site workshops; sign up beforehand.)  Projects focus on beef, sheep, hog and meat goat production.  

Meeting Location: Can vary each month, check your club email, club calendar or contact the Extension Office.

Leader:  Patti Knight: (540) 718-3767

SPIN Clubs meet for a defined period of time (6 weeks to 6 months) and focus on a particular project area. Examples include poultry, quilting, careers, hiking, First Aid, and more. 

SPIN Clubs need adult volunteer leaders and we'll help do the rest! Training provided, marketing assistance, etc. Please contact the Extension office today if you have an idea for a SPIN club and someone to lead it.