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04/15/2022

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03/30/2022

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Entries are now being accepted for the upcoming 52nd Annual Orleans Dogwood Parade, set for Saturday, April 30th beginning at 2 p.m. Categories include floats, political, walking, equestrian, classic and/or antique vehicles, bands etc.

This year’s theme celebrates the resiliency of “Hometown Spirit.”

The parade will start from the Orleans Jr-Sr. High School, located on the north edge of town. The school traditionally serves as the staging area for the event. Line-up begins at 11 a.m. and continues until 1 p.m. Judging of units begin at approximately 1 p.m.

The parade travels down Maple St. (S.R. 37 S.) and through the historic downtown area.

Longtime Orleans Pastor and community volunteer Tom Bostic has been chosen to serve as this year’s Grand Marshall.

Entry forms may now be obtained by visiting the Dogwood Festival website www.orleansdogwoodfestival.com Entry forms may also be found inside The Orleans Progress Examiner and can also be obtained from the Orleans Town offices.

For more information on the Parade contact Chairperson Jennifer Blanton, 812-797-2847

03/17/2022

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The Orleans Chamber of Commerce will once again be sponsoring a Silent Auction in conjunction with this year’s 52nd Annual Orleans Dogwood Festival. Silent Auction items will be on display daily at the Orleans Christian Church Unity Hall beginning Thursday, April 28th through Saturday, April 30th.

The Silent Auction serves as the Chamber’s main “fun-raiser” of the year. Approximately 300 to 500 guests will pass through the Silent Auction during festival week. Bonnie Bolinger has agreed to step in as Chairperson this year. Please join us and help make this Silent Auction another huge success. You may drop your donated items off at the town offices, mail your donation to the Chamber’s address or request a pickup. Be sure to attach your business card or name to your donated item so we can help promote your business.

All contributors will be recognized for their donations in area newspapers and on area radio stations, social media, etc. Proceeds will benefit the Chamber’s various community improvement and beautification projects.

Please take time to visit and support all the activities the 52nd Annual Dogwood Festival. Dogwood Festival Website: www.orleansdogwoodfestival.com.

03/14/2022

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03/10/2022

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02/28/2022

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02/23/2022

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ORLEANS — Longtime Orleans Pastor Tom Bostic has been named the Grand Marshal of the 2022 Orleans Dogwood Festival Parade.

The announcement was made at Tuesday night’s Dogwood Festival planning committee meeting.

“Tom has been an important part of the Dogwood Festival’s success for many years,” said Orleans Chamber Executive Director Robert F. Henderson. “Often he is working behind the scenes, but his creative touches and invaluable input have made a lasting impact.”

After a two-year absence due to the Pandemic the 51st annual festival is slated for April 23-30.

Bostic has been the preacher for the Orleans Christian Church for over 25 years, since May of 1996.

In selecting Bostic as Grand Marshal, Henderson cited his numerous contributions to the Dogwood Festival through the years.

He has served as the Master of Ceremonies for the Dogwood Pageants year after year along with lending his voice to numerous other official festival events and ceremonies down through the years.

Bostic has also has worked on various community and Dogwood projects over the years, including spearheading the sponsored activities of the Orleans Ministerial Association.

“We invite everyone to come out and help us honor Tom for all his contributions to our little hometown on Parade Day, April 30,” Henderson said.

Tom grew up in Columbus; he is married to Laura Ann Hammel Bostic, and they have 3 grown children, Katie, Kyle and Jacob. They are also grandparents to 3; Everly, Issac and Delaney.

02/23/2022

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