Texas Master Naturalists training

The Sabine Neches Chapter will be conducting a training session this fall for persons interested in becoming Texas Master Naturalists.  The program is open to all persons interested in learning and playing an active part in conservation. Volunteers will receive a minimum of 40 hours of basic training from educators and specialists from places such as universities, natural resource agencies, nature centers and museums. Training topics include interpretation and management of natural resources, ecological concepts, eco-regions in Texas and natural systems management.  Interested persons can visit https://txmn.org/sabine for signup information.

 

Veteran Recognition Program

Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 and the Auxiliary present 21 VPR (Veteran Program Recognition) Programs each year and are mandated by National.  The first VPR will be a video commemorating VE DAY on June 6 at 6:30 pm, at the VFW Hall located at 5303 North 16th Street (Highway 87 North).  The public is invited to attend..these videos are short, informative and a way of preserving our Military History.  Some of the VPRs are quite graphic and not suited for very young children. If you are a veteran wishing to join the VFW, please bring proof of service and attend.  There is always someone to help and membership is sorely needed.  June 15, members will be manning a booth at the Cops N Kids Picnic at Claiborne Park from 10-2, handing out flags in recognition of Flag Day.  For further information, contact John or Jeanette Clark at 883-0264.

 

Volunteers Wanted

The Clifton Steamboat Museum is hosting a Volunteer Brunch Thursday, June 21 at 10 a.m. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the Clifton. We are looking for volunteers to greet visitors, help in the gift shop, lead story time, garden, decorate for special events, complete improvement projects and more. Individual and groups welcome. Student volunteers under 14 welcome with a chaperone. We look forward to you joining us however, if you cannot attend, please contact us about volunteering.

 

Memberships available

Memberships in AAUW are available for those with 2-year or 4-year degrees for $65 per year.  Friend memberships for those without a degree are offered for $25 per year.  AAUW is proud of its achievements, including the scholarships, a scholarship dinner with Silent Auction, books contributed to North Early Learning Center to a local AAUW-created program called Book of Their Own, another local AAUW-created program called Library Family of the Year in connection with the Orange Public Library, a monthly book club called Book-Ins, a dining club called Galloping Gourmet, a Christmas covered-dish party, and annual participation in Art in the Park. Years ago, AAUW ran a pre-school for young children and composed several cookbooks for fundraisers, as well as garage sales.  AAUW has been part of the Orange community for 69 years, forming in Orange in 1949.

 

Nehemiah’s Vision

We are gearing up for our Summer Volunteers!!! If you are in need of debris clean up please give us a SHOUT!! You can call our office at (409) 617-1038 or visit our website www.nehemiahsvisionrecovery.org, click the “GET HELP” tab, fill out the form and someone will contact you for more information! Please help us spread the word!!

 

Run/Walk Series

Sea Rim Striders is holding it’s 2018 Summer Run/Walk Series. Volunteers are needed with prize drawings at end of summer for those who sign up to help! Gatorade, water, pizza and fruit at the finish line for each 5K Run/Walk. Free and open to the public. Schedule for events are listed below:

June 11   Port Arthur
Lamar State College – PA

June 18   Vidor
Claiborne West Park

June 25   Beaumont
Tyrell Park

July 2     Beaumont
Gulf Terrace Hike & Bike

July 9     Port Arthur
Lamar State College – PA

July 16   Vidor
Claiborne West Park

July 23   Beaumont
Tyrell Park

July 30   Orange
Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

August 6 Port Arthur
Lamar State College – PA

 

Become a Certified Texas Master Gardener

Want to be a Master Gardener? Now is your chance! The Orange County Master Gardeners Association will be starting a new class June 7, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Orange County EXPO Center, 11475 FM 1442 in Orangefield. Classes will run each Thursday at this time with the addition of some Saturday classes and/or field trips. There will be several optional out of town overnight field trips. Classes will continue thru September 13. The fee is $100 which will include your Master Gardener training handbook, supplies and speaker fees. If you miss a class, don’t fret, we have ways for you to make them up. For more information you may check our website https://txmg.org/orange and click on How to Become a Master Gardener. Or you can email sheribethard@yahoo.com to register for the classes. If you are unable to email, you may call 409-882-7010 and they can have someone contact you.

 

Crisis Counseling Program

Southeast Texas Disaster Assistance and Crisis Response Services through Region 5 Education Service Center is offering assistance with identifying needs and resources as well as referrals for available disaster assistance resources and crisis counseling for those struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Call 409-951-1771 for more information.

 

Horsemanship Clinic 101

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County 4-H will be hosting the Horsemanship Clinic 101 Saturday, June 30, 8 a.m .to 2 p.m. at the Tin Top 2 (T2) Arena, 3810 Old Peveto Road in Orange. Deadline to register is June 20. The cost will be $15 per person and includes meal and supplies. Cogging papers are required to participate with your horse.  Sierra Hutchison, Orange County 4-H member will be teaching basic horsemanship skills and safety around horses. No Stud Horses allowed. You do not have to own a horse to attend. For additional information contact Orange County 4-H Office at 409-882-7010.

 

Hurricane Harvey recovery

Were you affected by Hurricane Harvey? Do you need assistance with a recovery plan, including home repairs? Do you have unmet or basic needs because of flooding? Contact the Tri-County Disaster Rebuild SETX Case Management Team. Case managers are ready to work with you to begin addressing your recovery needs. Call 409-241-9700 or email tricountysetx@gmail.com

 

CASA informational meeting

The second Tuesday of each month, CASA holds an information meeting to answer questions on how to become a CASA representative. The meetings are at 6 p.m. at the CASA office located at 2120 Gloria Drive in Orange. To reserve a seat, call 409-886-2272.

 

Youth Summer Programs Offered by AgriLife Extension

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County will be offering several programs for youth this summer.  The registration for the programs will be online at orange.agrilife.org and you will select the tab for the program interested in. If you do not have computer access, please call the AgriLife office the day registration opens. Classes fill up quickly so do not wait to register.

Starting in June we will have our Youth Cooking Camp for ages 8-14, June 11-15^th, 10 a to 2 pm. The Youth will be cooking 8 recipes a day for 3 day then will have a food challenge on the 4^th day and awards on Friday. Cost is $45 per child, limited scholarships available. Cooking camp is limited to 60 youth.  Registration opens online May 1^st.

The 3rd Annual Michael Hoke Memorial Outdoor Awareness for Kids is Free with lots of Fun, food and nature will be held June 21^st at Claiborne West Park, 9 am to 2 pm. Deadline to register is June 8^th online or by calling the AgriLife office.

Registration for July classes will open online June 1^st. July will start with Good Table Manners, “Please” and “Thank you” along with Etiquette, this will be a three day class held July 16^th-18^th, 9 am to 1 pm, Cost is $10 per child with lunch provided. Open to ages 8-18. Youth Canning Class will be held July 19^th, 9 am to 2 pm for ages 8-14. Cost will be $25 per child. They will be canning strawberry jam and making homemade bread. Next class will be Sewing 101 for beginners only, July 23^rd-25^th, 9 am to 2 pm, cost is $20 per person, kids will bring their own lunch and drink.

The last program for the summer will be Clover Kids Camp for ages 5-8, July 31^st-August 2^nd, 1 pm to 4 pm cost will be $25 per person. The youth will have hands on cooking, sewing, robotics and science. If you have any questions about our summer programs, please feel free to contact the AgriLife office at 409-882-7010.

 

Orange County senior citizens meeting

Orange County senior citizens are meeting on the 2nd Monday every month at 9:30 a. m. at Salvation Army Bldg. on corner of MLK and Highway 90 in Orange. Bingo, Prizes, Pot luck Lunch. All are invited to attend. For more information please call, Dermal at 730-5722.

 

NAACP meeting

NAACP meet at 7 p.m., every fourth Thursday, at the WOCCISD Administration Building located at 902 West Park Ave. in Orange. All are encouraged to attend and join. To join, contact Franklin Gans at 409-221-8438.

 

Friends of the Bridge City Public Library meeting

Friends of the Bridge City Public Library meets once a month on the fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Join today for only $5 per year. As a member of the Friends you can help with fundraisers, the summer reading program, decorate Library for the holidays, scrapbook events from the year and Bayou Buddy Storytime.

 

OC Texas AgriLife collecting UPC labels

We’re collecting UPC labels for our Youth Cooking Camp. Please join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s H.O.P.E. Committee (Helping On Purpose Everyday) by collecting Best Choice UPC Labels from your local Market Basket. We appreciate your support! Labels can be dropped off at the AgriLife Office 11475 Farm to Market Road 1442 in Orange or call, (409) 882-7010.

 

Anger Management Classes

Wells of Agape is holding Anger Management Classes from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Life Church Orange located at 18389 Hwy. 62 in Orange (near State Hwy. 62 and Hwy. 105 intersection) Requirement to receive a Certificate of Completion is $30 per person, cash only. Must be paid prior to first class. One must attend all three Tuesday classes to receive the certificate. To register or more information, Call Donna Wells at 4099-221-5425. If no answer, leave a message or text.

 

Thursday, June 7

Fundraiser

American Legion Post 49, located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange, will hold a Fried Fish plate lunch fundraiser from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost is $9 a plate. The meal consists of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and dessert. Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 409-886-1241 after noon on Wednesday, June 6 and before 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 7 for orders and deliveries.

 

GTRS Meeting

Golden Triangle Rose Society meeting is at 6 p.m. at Tyrrell Park in Beaumont.

 

Friday, June 8

Orange means Safety

The 9^th annual event Orange Means Safety is from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Texas Travel center located at Interstate 10 at the Texas/Louisiana State Line in Orange (exit 880). Come meet the TxDOT Crash Dummies, the Port Arthur Alligator, Sparky the Fire Dog and more. Fun for all ages, hands on activities and refreshments.

 

Saturday, June 9

Book sale

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will have its annual used book sale on Sat., June 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., on the porch of the Lutcher Theater, right in the middle of the annual Art in the Park. Used books of every genre will be available at very low costs.  All proceeds go to scholarships each year for a graduating senior girl from both LC-M and WO-S High Schools.  Extra donations are always accepted.

 

Monday, June 11

Orange County Senior Citizens meeting

Orange County Senior Citizens meets on the second Monday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at the Salvation Army Building on the corner of Hwy. 90 and MLK. Bingo, prizes, and Pot Luck Lunch. Fun, Fun, Fun. For more information, call Derral 409-730-5722. All are welcome, hope to see you there.

 

Crochet Class

Crochet Class at 6:30 p.m. at Orange First Church of the Nazarene, 3810 M.L.K. Jr. Drive in Orange. The class is in the Dining Room behind the church. Please bring your current project. If this is your first time to crochet, bring a G hook and one ball of 100% cotton yarn (Peaches ‘N’ Cream). Class is free and open to the public. Knitters welcomed. For more information, contact Dawn through the Orange First Church of the Nazarene (ofcnazarene) Facebook page.

 

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