New Hope Volunteer Fire Department

10/25/2026

❤️🎃 From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! 🎃❤️

We want to take a moment to thank everyone who came out to the Trunk or Treat at New Hope United Methodist Church this afternoon. Seeing so many smiling faces, excited little ones, and wonderful costumes reminded us of what makes our community so special. ❤️

It’s about so much more than candy and costumes. It’s about coming together as neighbors, making memories with our children, sharing laughter, and building the kind of community where everyone feels welcome and loved.

We are truly grateful for each and every person who took the time to join us and help make this afternoon so special. Your support, smiles, and presence mean more than you know!

From our family to yours, thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your family’s Halloween memories. We are blessed to be part of such a wonderful community, and we look forward to many more opportunities to come together in fellowship and fun. ❤️

10/23/2026

🎃👻 TRUNK OR TREAT IS COMING! 👻🎃
Bring the whole family out to New Hope United Methodist Church for an afternoon packed with fall fun!
📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 55 Round Hill School Rd, Fort Defiance
🍬 Lots of decorated trunks & plenty of treats
🚜 Hayrides
🐴 Animals to pet
🔥 S’mores
🌭 Hot dogs
🎁 A special surprise
🎃 And lots of family-friendly Halloween fun!
Come dressed in your favorite costume, bring your candy bucket, and get ready to make some great memories with family, friends, and our community!
👻🍁 We can’t wait to see everyone at Trunk or Treat! 🍁👻
Please share and help us spread the word! 🎃🍬

10/21/2026

🦪 OYSTER DINNER AT NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH! 🦪
Mark your calendars and join us for a delicious plated oyster dinner on Saturday, November 14, from 4–6 PM! 🍽️
$25 per person, enjoy a great meal featuring:
🦪 Fried oysters
🥩 Western ham
🫛 Green beans
🧀 Mac & cheese
🥔 Potato salad
🥖 Roll
🍰 Dessert and a drink
📍 Location:
New Hope United Methodist Church
55 Round Hill School Rd
Fort Defiance, VA
🎟️ Advance tickets are required and must be purchased by November 8!
👉 Purchase your tickets online here:
https://givebutter.com/NHoyster-dinner
📱 You can also scan the QR code on our flyer to purchase your tickets!
⚠️ DINE-IN ONLY — NO CARRY-OUTS!
Bring your appetite, invite your friends and family, and come enjoy a wonderful meal with us! We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Please share this post and help spread the word! ❤️🦪

10/16/2026

Don’t forget to come out and enjoy a wonderful spaghetti dinner tomorrow evening.

🍝🔥 COMMUNITY SPAGHETTI DINNER! 🔥🍝
Come hungry and bring the whole family! The New Hope Volunteer Fire Department and New Hope United Methodist Church invite you to join us for a delicious Community Spaghetti Dinner!
📅 October 17th
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 New Hope United Methodist Church
55 Round Hill School Rd
Fort Defiance, VA
🍽️ $12 per person includes:
🍝 Spaghetti
🥗 Fresh Salad
🍰 Dessert
🥤 Drink
📦 Take-out meals will be available!
Come enjoy a great evening of food, fellowship, and community while supporting your local fire department and church. We appreciate your support and hope to see you there! ❤️🚒⛪
Please share and help us spread the word!

10/10/2026

🍝🔥 COMMUNITY SPAGHETTI DINNER! 🔥🍝
Come hungry and bring the whole family! The New Hope Volunteer Fire Department and New Hope United Methodist Church invite you to join us for a delicious Community Spaghetti Dinner!
📅 October 17th
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 New Hope United Methodist Church
55 Round Hill School Rd
Fort Defiance, VA
🍽️ $12 per person includes:
🍝 Spaghetti
🥗 Fresh Salad
🍰 Dessert
🥤 Drink
📦 Take-out meals will be available!
Come enjoy a great evening of food, fellowship, and community while supporting your local fire department and church. We appreciate your support and hope to see you there! ❤️🚒⛪
Please share and help us spread the word!

10/09/2026

Today, some of our members had the opportunity to attend the Career Fair at Fort Defiance High School! 🚒🔥

We had an amazing time talking with students about the many possibilities a career in the fire service has to offer, as well as sharing what it means to serve with the New Hope Volunteer Fire Department.

It was great to meet so many students, answer their questions, and hopefully inspire a few future firefighters and first responders along the way!

A huge thank you to Fort Defiance High School for inviting us and giving us the opportunity to share our passion for the fire service with the next generation. We truly enjoyed being a part of the day!

The future of the fire service starts with inspiring the next generation. 🚒❤️