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Who We Are The Orlean Community Trail System (OCTS) is a grassroots, community-based organization begun in 2004 and open to all residents living within ten miles of the Orlean Post Office. OCTS strives to create an inclusive community, engaging with neighbors and local organizations such as churches, commercial and civic groups, and the Orlean Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (OVFRD). OCTS organizes and encourages social activities, community improvement efforts, and assistance with neighborhood trails for riders and hikers. The OCTS Website is a source of information about the organization and its activities; the OCTS Facebook page provides daily updates on such things as interesting activities, lost and found animals, road and weather hazards, and recommendations for local services. At its heart, OCTS is a loose association of neighbors who get together to better know one another and to encourage a cohesive and helpful environment with and for each other. It is not a Home Owners Association, does not have dues, and has no legal authority to direct or mandate anything. Its decision process is based solely on consensus of the Board members at its monthly meetings. These decisions generally correspond with various ongoing projects (e.g., litter pickup, pollinator meadow) and social events (e.g., Snipe Hunt, Barn Dance, Holiday Bonfire). As of the beginning of 2019, OCTS has grown to:
OCTS has provided a platform for the launch of activities that include:
How Can I Join/Help? This one is easy. Simply complete the form on the "Contact Us" page of this website, email info@orleantrailsystem.org for further details. Landowners willing to participate in our trail system should contact our Trails Planner. SPONSORS  |
2019 NEWS & EVENTS----------------------------------- Are you an OCTSer who would like to receive The Orlean Observer quarterly newsletter email? Please send your request to ----------------------------------- FALL BARN DANCEDate: Sat., Oct 12, 2019 Leeds Ruritan Park 12032 Hume Rd, Hume VA Afternoon Trail Ride Led by Bill & Natalie Zink: 1:00 pm — inclement weather decision will be made by 8am
5pm Appetizers • Potluck • BYOB 6:30pm Square Dance with caller Mac McCall! No need to RSVP for the Barn Dance Volunteers needed! contact Alison: abrjax@gmail.com or Denise Wiitala: mightyforce4good@gmail.com  ----------------------------------- NOTECARDS AVAILABLE AT: The Village Green 6902 Leeds Manor Rd, Orlean, VA 20128. Follow on Facebook The Village Green @thevillagegreenorlean AND at the BARN DANCE! The winners' photos from
our Photo Contest make up 1 set / $15 donation and our new category Holiday
winners' photos make up the holiday sets / $15 donation -- 10 cards in each
set. A HUGE thank to Sandy Gilliam, owner of The Village Green for her community
spirit and generosity to the OCTS for helping us with our fundraiser! -----------------------------------ANNOUNCING Photo Contest Winners! Our “original” category:   ----------------------------------- About Our Facebook OCTS Facebook is a powerful tool that helps bind our community together. There have
lately been several instances where comments have veered towards ugly,
complaining, and personal, none of which supports our community. OCTS welcomes
posts about things like:
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your good judgement and sense of civility when you post. ----------------------------------- Annual Snipe Hunt An enormous THANK YOU to all the folks who planned and coordinated, set up, cleaned up, carted stuff, led the trail ride and the hike, bought stuff, wrote about, welcomed, made snipes, collected and mounted all the photos, sold 50/50 tickets, went to the dump, etc., etc., etc. - you made the 2019 Snipe Hunt a rousing success. Special thanks go to the Spriesers for the use of their beautiful trails for the ride & hike, and to Jimmy Hitts for the use of his property for the Potluck, and to mother nature for waiting a good hour after we wrapped up to bring us a round of thunder, lightning and more rain! If you want to help with the same kind of jobs for the Barn Dance in Oct., please email Alice Shelman shoalice@aol.com. It's a terrific way to meet your neighbors. Don't be shy! ----------------------------------- |
