Team Orange,
This month we feature fun fall activities as we transition from the lazy, hazy (and rainy!) last days of summer into the cool, crisp days of fall. Central Virginia is truly a beautiful place to be during this time of year. But while we enjoy autumn, we are
called to reflect on the recent weather - related tragedies that are impacting our neighbors in Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida. Back to back hurricanes will make this holiday season a real struggle for thousands of people in the wake of these storms. Please consider helping through a responsible charity as discussed on page 6, or check the Emergency Management websites of the state you are interested in helping. Be careful of scammers, but know that help is needed. You can find more information about reputable charities here: Hurricane Helene | Charity Navigator We also share some opportunities to help our local neighbors during the upcoming holidays with our Thanksgiving Assistance Program and Elderly/Disabled Adult Christmas Assistance Program. Our Orange County Department of Social Services team puts heart and soul into bringing holiday joy to those who benefit from community generosity. You can read about helping on pages 3 & 4. There ’ s lots more in this information packed edition of OC Insight, including calendar deadlines for voting (vote early or on November 5th), for taxes and appeals, the office costume contest, award winners, history, and our first “ career retirement ” from County of Orange Fire and EMS (COFEMS).
Enjoy the fall, y ’ all!
Ted Voorhees,
Orange County Administrator
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Cover Photo: A young attendee enjoys the petting zoo at the Orange County Library's Fall Fun Fest on October 11
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